2016 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 wiper fluid

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
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.
WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is risk of an accident. Only use the
washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze if needed.◀
CAUTION
When the wiper water container is
empty, the wash pump cannot work as in‐
tended. There is risk of property damage. Do
not use the washer system when the wash wa‐
ter container is empty.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, damage may occur to parts of the
vehicle or body parts can be jammed. There is
risk of injuries or risk of property damage.
Make sure that the vehicle is switched off
when the wipers are in the folded away state
and the wipers are folded in when switching
on.◀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.
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
Information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is risk of fire and risk of injuries. Observe the
instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper‐
ating materials into different bottles. Store op‐
erating materials out of reach of children.
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 ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer.
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Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐
trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀
WARNING
Improperly executed work under the
hood can damage components and lead to a
safety risk. There is risk of accidents or risk of
property damage. Have work under the hood
be executed by a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.◀
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir in the engine compartment.
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 transmission
Selector lever positions
D Drive Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car
washes, e.g.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 75, selector lever position P is engaged
automatically.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:▷After deactivating drive readiness with
radio-ready state, refer to page 75, or igni‐
tion off, refer to page 75, and the selector
lever in position R or D.▷With the ignition off, if selector lever posi‐
tion N is set.▷If the driver's safety belt is released, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake
pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is
stationary and selector lever position D or
R is set.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐
lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve‐
hicle may begin to move.
Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Step on the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at the full throttle
position.
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Unlocking/locking via doorlock 43
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 41
Unlocking, settings 50
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 243
USB interface 180
V
Vanity mirror 177
Vehicle battery 232
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 232
Vehicle, break-in 188
Vehicle care 242
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 232
Vehicle paint 242
Vehicle storage 244
Vehicle wash 241
Ventilation 170
Venting, see ventilation 170
Vent, see ventilation 170
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 93
Warning displays, see Check Control 93
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 137
Warning messages, see Check Control 93
Warning triangle 236
Warranty 7 Washer fluid 85
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 85
Washer system 83
Washing, vehicle 241
Water, hybrid system 34
Water on roads 191
Weights 249
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 41
Welcome lights 109
What to do after an acci‐ dent 240
Wheel base, vehicle 248
Wheel cleaner 243
Wheels, changing 211
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 206
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 121
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 117
Width, vehicle 248
Window defroster, rear 170
Windows, powered 53
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 190
Windshield washer fluid 85
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 85
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 83
Windshield washer system, see washer/wiper sys‐
tem 83
Windshield wiper 83
Winter storage, care 244
Winter tires, suitable tires 211
Winter tires, tread 210
Wiper 83
Wiper blades, replacing 227
Wiper fluid 85
Wiper, fold-out position 85
Wiper system 83
Wood, care 243 Word match concept, naviga‐
tion 25
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 34
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 227
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