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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