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Windshield washer system
Safety information
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers to be
folded away from the windshield.
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of accident. Only use the washer sys‐
tems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use
washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.
General information
Important, for instance when changing the wiper
blades or for folding away under frosty condi‐
tions.
Safety information
NOTICE
Warning
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.
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐
ers are folded in when switching on.
Cleaning the windshield
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Pull the lever.
Folding away the wipers
1. Switch standby state on and off again.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
2. In frosty conditions, make sure that the
blades are not frozen to the windshield.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatically
heated while standby state is switched on.
3. Press the wiper lever up past the point of re‐
sistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
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until the wipers remain in a nearly vertical po‐
sition.
Safety information
4. Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Warning
Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful
substances and are flammable. There is a risk
of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instruc‐
tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away
from ignition sources. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
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 container.
Folding down the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended.
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐
shield.
NOTICE
2. Switch on standby state.
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid
for the water-repelling effect on the windows
can lead to damage to the washing system.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
add silicon-containing additives to the washer
fluid.
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their
resting position and are ready again for oper‐
ation.
Washer fluid
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
NOTICE
Mixing different windshield washer concen‐
trates or antifreeze can damage the washing
system. There is a risk of damage to property.
Do not mix different windshield washer concen‐
trates or antifreeze. Follow the information and
mixing ratios provided on the containers.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be
used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
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