Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps 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.◀
ATTENTION
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,
the wash pump cannot work as intended.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
use the washer system when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-away position of the wipers Important, when changing the wiper blades or
when folding out under frosty conditions, for
example.
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
a risk of injury 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 wipers remain in a nearly
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After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Prepare a mixture of tap water, windshield
washer concentrate, and possibly antifreeze
prior to filling.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is risk of fire and a risk of injury. 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.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐
trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀
WARNING
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on
contact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of
injury or risk of property damage. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐
ervoir.◀
ATTENTION
Silicon-containing additives in the
washer fluid for the water-repelling effect on
the windows can lead to damage to the wash‐
ing system. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty. Do not add silicon-containing additives to
the washer fluid.◀
ATTENTION
Mixing different windshield washer con‐
centrates or antifreeze agents can damage the
washing system. There is a risk of damage to
property. Do not mix different windshield
washer concentrates or antifreeze agents. Ob‐
serve the information and mixing ratios pro‐
vided on the containers.◀
The use of undiluted windshield washer con‐
centrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead
to incorrect readings at temperatures below
+ 5 ℉/- 15 ℃.
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐
gine compartment.
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Variable steering, Integral Ac‐tive Steering 137
Vehicle battery 231
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 231
Vehicle, break-in 184
Vehicle care 240
Vehicle care products 240
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 231
Vehicle paint 240
Vehicle position, GPS loca‐ tion 97
Vehicle storage 242
Vehicle wash 239
Ventilation 166
Ventilation, see Parked-car ventilation 167
Venting, see Ventilation 166
Vent, see Ventilation 166
VIN, see Vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 85
Warning displays, see Check Control 85
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 128
Warning messages, see Check Control 85
Warning triangle 234
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 76
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 75
Washer system 73
Washing, vehicle 239
Water on roads 185 Weights 247
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 38
Welcome lights 101
Wheel base, vehicle 246
Wheel cleaner 241
Wheels, changing 210
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 202
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Width, vehicle 246
Window defroster, rear 165
Windows, powered 46
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 185
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 75
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 73
Windshield washer system, see Washer/wiper sys‐
tem 73
Windshield wiper 73
Winter storage, care 242
Winter tires, suitable tires 211
Winter tires, tread 209
Wiper 73
Wiper blades, replacing 228
Wiper fluid 76
Wiper, fold-away position 75
Wiper system 73
Wood, care 241
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 228
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