2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 wiper fluid

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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Traction control 141
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 141
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 143
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 90
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 88
Transporting children safely 72
Tread, tires 210
Trip computer 103
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 84
Trip odometer 98
Trunk lid, automatic 45
Trunk lid closing 45
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 49
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 47
Trunk lid, hotel function 47
Trunk lid, manual opera‐ tion 45
Trunk lid opening 44
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 49
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 42
Turning circle 244
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 159
Turn signals, operation 84
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 228
U
Unintentional alarm 52
Units of measure 106
Universal remote control 175
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 88
Unlocking/locking via door lock 43 Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 41
Unlocking, settings 50
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 239
USB interface 179
V
Vanity mirror 177
Vehicle battery 230
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 230
Vehicle, break-in 188
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 170
Venting, see ventilation 170
Vent, see ventilation 170
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 94
Warning displays, see Check Control 94
Warning messages, see Check Control 94
Warning triangle 233
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 87
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 86
Washer system 85
Washing, vehicle 237 Water, hybrid system 34
Water on roads 191
Weights 245
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 41
Welcome lights 108
What to do after an acci‐ dent 236
Wheel base, vehicle 244
Wheel cleaner 239
Wheels, changing 211
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 206
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 118
Width, vehicle 244
Window defroster, rear 169
Windows, powered 52
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 190
Windshield washer fluid 87
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 86
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 85
Windshield wiper 85
Winter storage, care 240
Winter tires, suitable tires 211
Winter tires, tread 210
Wiper 85
Wiper blades, replacing 225
Wiper fluid 87
Wiper, fold-out position 87
Wiper system 85
Wood, care 239
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 34
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