Interval mode or rain sensor
The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
Activating/deactivating
Press button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped
with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.
When wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper
operation is deactivated.
During trip interruption with the rain sensor
switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap‐
prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati‐
cally activated again.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, un‐
intentional wiping can cause damages.◀
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
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.
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Fold-out position of the wipersFold 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
Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
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Unlock button, Steptronictransmission 81
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 46
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 239
USB interface 174
V
Vanity mirror 172
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 138
Vehicle battery 229
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 230
Vehicle, break-in 186
Vehicle care 238
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 229
Vehicle paint 238
Vehicle storage 240
Vehicle wash 237
Ventilation 166
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 169
Venting, see ventilation 166
Vent, see ventilation 166
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 87
Warning displays, see Check Control 87 Warning messages, see
Check Control 87
Warning triangle 233
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 80
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 79
Washer system 78
Washing, vehicle 237
Water on roads 187
Weights 245
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 102
Wheel base, vehicle 244
Wheel cleaner 239
Wheels, changing 210
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 204
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Width, vehicle 244
Window defroster, rear 165
Windows, powered 49
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 187
Windshield washer fluid 80
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 79
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 78
Windshield wiper 78
Winter storage, care 240
Winter tires, suitable tires 211
Winter tires, tread 209
Wiper 78
Wiper blades, replacing 225
Wiper fluid 80
Wiper, fold-out position 80
Wiper system 78
Wood, care 239
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24 Wrench, see Onboard vehicle
tool kit 225
X
xDrive 136
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