2014 BMW X6M wiper blades

Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Hints Do not adjust the exterior mirrors
Do not adjust the exterior mirror while
driving and when blinker/hazards are on, or
else the additional blinker lights in the exterior
mirror are out of position and can't be seen.◀
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To reel off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
High beams, headlight flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐
shield
Do not reel on the wipers if they are frozen to
the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades
and the wiper motor may be damaged.◀
Do not activate wipers on dry windshield
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or
cause them to become worn more quickly.◀
Do not activate wipers with wipers folded
away
Do not reel on the wipers if they are folded
away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be
damaged.◀
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Clean the windshield, headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
BMW X5 M: rear window wiper
Switching on the rear window wiper
Turn the switch from idle position 0 upward,
arrow 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is
engaged, the system switches to continuous
operation.
Cleaning rear window
In interval mode: turn the reel further, arrow 2.
The reel automatically returns to its interval
position when released.
In idle position: turn reel downward, arrow 3.
The reel automatically returns to its idle posi‐
tion when released.
Fold-out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are activated.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
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Replacing componentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit1.Fold up the cargo floor panel.2.Remove the onboard vehicle tool kit.Wiper blade replacementHints Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Folding down wipers before opening the
hood
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with the wiper blades are against
the windshield to prevent damage.◀
Replacing the front wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 77, the wiper arms.2.Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind‐
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Thermal camera, see NightVision 119
Thigh support 53
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 96
Tire damage 198
Tire identification marks 196
Tire inflation pressure 194
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 112
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 109
Tires, changing 199
Tire sealant 200
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 194
Tire tread 198
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 213
Top View 142
Total vehicle weight 233
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 224
Towing 223
Tow lug, see tow fitting 224
Tow-starting 223
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 109
Transmission 78
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 81
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 198
Trip computer 96
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 75
Trip odometer 89
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 141
Turn signals, operation 75 U
Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 98
Universal remote control 157
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 45
Unpaved roads, cross-coun‐ try trips 179
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 227
USB interface 162
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 176
Vanity mirror 159
Vehicle battery 218
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 218
Vehicle, break-in 177
Vehicle care 226
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 216
Vehicle paint 226
Vehicle storage 228
Vehicle wash 225
Ventilation 153
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 155
Venting, see ventilation 153
Vent, see ventilation 153
Vertical Dynamic Control 133
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26 W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 85
Warning displays, see Check Control 85
Warning messages, see Check Control 85
Warning triangle 221
Washer fluid 77
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 77
Washer system 75
Washing, vehicle 225
Water on roads 178
Weights 233
Welcome lights 101
Wheel cleaner 227
Wheels, changing 199
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 194
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 109
Window defroster, rear 152
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 77
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 77
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 75
Windshield wiper 75
Winter storage, care 228
Winter tires, suitable tires 199
Winter tires, tread 198
Wiper 75
Wiper blades, replacing 213
Wiper fluid 77
Wiper, fold-out position 77
Wiper system 75
Wood, care 227
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