
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button, arrow 3.
The symbol is shown in the tachometer.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page  49.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button to select the desired sensi‐
tivity.7.Wait or hold the button until the display
changes.
The settings were stored.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
Cleaning the windshield and headlights
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlights are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump. ◀
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Do not use the washing facilities when
the hood is open
Only use the washing facilities when the hood
is fully locked; otherwise, the headlamp washer
system may become damaged. ◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐
tomatically while the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
Rear window wiper0Resting position1Switching on intermittent wipe
Turn the cap to level 1.
When reverse gear is engaged, the system
switches to continuous operation.2Cleaning the rear window with intermittent
wipe
Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold.3Cleaning the rear window in the resting po‐
sition
Turn the cap to level 3 and hold.
The rear window wiper does not move if the
cap is in position 1 before the ignition is
switched on.
To switch on the rear window wiper:
1.Move the cap to its basic position.2.Select the required position again.Do not use the washing mechanisms
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty
Do not use washing mechanisms when the
washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you
will damage the washer pump. ◀
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause in‐
juries if used improperly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
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 Concen‐
trate or the equivalent. ◀
Washer fluid reservoir 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.
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Opening and closing, from theoutside  22 
Opening and closing, using the door lock  24 
Opening and closing, via the remote control  22 
Opening and unlocking from the inside  25 
Outside air mode, automatic climate control  91 
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner  89 
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control  91 
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  59 
P Park Distance Control PDC  86 
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  86 
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC  86 
Parking brake  50 
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment  174 
Parking lights  66 
Parking lights/low beams  66 
PDC Park Distance Control  86 
Personal Profile  20 
Pinch protection, windows  33 
Pivoting sun visor  96 
Plastic, care  188 
Pollen, refer to Microfilter  90 
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter  90 
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol  92 
Poor road operation  113 
Power windows  33 Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows  32 
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils  167 
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM  76 
Pressure, tires  152 
Pressure warning, tires  74 
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth  158 
Profile, tires  157 
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows  33 
R
Radio MINI Boost CD  122 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key  20 
Radio ready state  48 
Radio ready state, switched off  49 
Radio ready state, switched on  48 
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state  48 
Rain sensor  52 
Range  60 
Rear  36 
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment  176 
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights  176 
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Countryman  100 
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Paceman  101 
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors  40 
Rear window defroster with air conditioner  89 Rear window defroster with
automatic climate con‐
trol  92 
Rear window, washing  54 
Rear window wiper  54 
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner  89 
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control  91 
Recommended fuel grade  150 
Recommended tire brands  159 
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing  28 
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments  63 
Remaining range, refer to Range  60 
Remote control  20 
Remote control, battery re‐ placement  30 
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess  28 
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess, malfunctions  29 
Remote control, garage door opener  94 
Remote control, radio interfer‐ ence  24 
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock  48 
Remote control, service data  169 
Remote control, universal  94 
Replacement remote con‐ trol  20 
Replacing wheels/tires  159 
Reporting safety defects  9 
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge  59 
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
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Tank gauge, refer to Fuelgauge  59 
Technical changes, refer to Safety  6 
Telephone  136 
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner  89 
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control  92 
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature  59 
Temperature display– External temperature warn‐
ing  58
Temperature display, external
temperature  58 
Temperature display, setting the units  61 
Temperature warning  58 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  30 
Tilt alarm sensor  31 
Time, setting the time  62 
Tire age  158 
Tire, flat tire  75 
Tire identification marks  156 
Tire inflation pressure  152 
Tire inflation pressure, pres‐ sure loss, FTM  75 
Tire pressure loss, RDC  77 
Tire, pressure monitoring, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM  76 
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor  74 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  76 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system limits  79 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system reset  77 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, warning lamp  77 
Tire Quality Grading  156 
Tires, breaking in  110 
Tires, changing  159 
Tires, condition  157 
Tires, damage  158 
Tire size  156 
Tires, minimum tread  158 
Tires, retreaded tires  159 
Tires, storage  160 
Tire tread  157 
Towing another vehicle  183 
Towing, being towed  183 
Tow-starting  183 
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor  76 
Traction control  82 
Transmission lock, refer to Changing the selector lever
positions  56 
Transmission, overriding the selector lever lock with Step‐
tronic transmission  57 
Transmission, refer to Manual transmission  55 
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission  55 
Transporting children safely  43 
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer  58 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  51 
Trip odometer  58 
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate  26 
Trunk, refer to Cargo area  26 
Turning lights, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control  68 
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment  174 
Turn signal indicator lamp  14 
Turn signals  51 
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation  51 
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG  156 
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing  31 Units, average fuel consump‐
tion  61 
Units, temperature  61 
Universal remote control  94 
Unlocking from the inside  25 
Unlocking, from the out‐ side  22 
Unlocking, tailgate  28 
Unlocking, without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess  28 
Upholstery care  188 
Upholstery material care  188 
USB audio interface  131 
V Vanity mirror  96 
Vehicle battery  179 
Vehicle, breaking in  110 
Vehicle care  187 
Vehicle care, refer to Care  186 
Vehicle equipment  6 
Vehicle paintwork, care  188 
Vehicle storage  190 
Vehicle, switching off  50 
Vehicle wash  186 
Ventilation, air conditioner  93 
W
Warning and indicator lamps  15 
Warning and indicator lamps, overview  191 
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  64 
Warning triangle  181 
Washer/wiper system  52 
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor  52 
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid  54 
Washer fluid  54 
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Washing, vehicle 186 
Welcome lights  68 
Wheel change  178 
Wheels and tires  152 
Wheels, changing  159 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  74 
Window, convenient opera‐ tion  23 
Windows  32 
Windows, care  187 
Windows, closing  33 
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging  89 
Windows, opening  33 
Windows, pinch protection  33 
Windshield defroster  92 
Windshield, defrosting and defogging  89 
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows  89 
Windshield wash  52 
Windshield washer fluid  54 
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow  54 
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid  54 
Windshield wash, washer fluid  54 
Windshield wiper blades, changing  171 
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system  52 
Winter storage, care  190 
Winter tires  159 
Winter tires, tread  157 
Wiper blades, care  187 
Wiper blades, changing  171 
Wiper fluid  54 
Y
Your individual vehicle, set‐ tings, refer to Personal Pro‐
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