▷To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
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.
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
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
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.◀
Washer fluid reservoir
Open the cover.
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.
Steptronic Sport
transmission
Selector lever positions
D Drive
Position for normal vehicle operation. All gears
for forward travel are activated automatically.
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Venting, refer to Stationaryclimate control 127
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 79
Warning displays, see Check Control 79
Warning messages, see Check Control 79
Warning triangle 184
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 70
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 69
Washer system 68
Washing, vehicle 187
Water, high-voltage sys‐ tem 34
Water on roads 140
Weights 195
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 41
Welcome lights 92
What to do after an acci‐ dent 186
Wheelbase, vehicle 194
Wheel cleaner 189
Wheels, changing 167
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 163
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Width, vehicle 194
Window defroster, rear 127
Windows, powered 49
Windshield washer fluid 70
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 69
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 68
Windshield wiper 68 Winter storage, care 190
Winter tires, suitable tires 168
Winter tires, tread 166
Wiper 68
Wiper blades, replacing 180
Wiper fluid 70
Wiper, fold-out position 70
Wiper system 68
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Working on the body, see Working on the vehicle 34
Working on the high-voltage system, see Working on the
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