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One-touch signaling
For one-touch signaling: Lightly tap the turn
signal lever up or down.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
The one-touch signaling duration can be ad-
justed.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" / or
"Settings" / "One-touch turn signal".
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
2. Select the desired setting.
Turn signal
Brief flashing
To flash the turn signal briefly: Push the turn
signal lever to the resistance point and hold it
there for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
Principle
The turn signal indicates the change in your
direction of travel. To indicate a turn, the fol-
lowing functions can be used:
High-beam headlights,
headlight flasher
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Flashing.
One-touch signaling.
Brief flashing.
Principle
Turn signal in exterior mirror
The high-beam headlights illuminate the road,
also at great distances. The headlight flasher
is used to emit a brief light signal by actuat-
ing the high-beam headlights. The high-beam
headlights can be switched on and off man-
ually at any time.
To ensure that the turn signal lamps on the
exterior mirror are clearly visible, do not fold in
the exterior mirrors while driving and while us-
ing the turn signals or hazard warning system.
Flashing
To flash the turn signal, push the turn signal
lever up or down past the resistance point.
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High-beam headlights, turning
headlight flasher on/off
General information
In the low speed range, the high-beam head-
lights are not switched on by the Automatic
High Beam Assistant.
Functional requirements
The following functional requirements apply to
the Automatic High Beam Assistant:
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The automatic lights function is activated.
The low-beam headlights are turned on.
To turn on the high-beam headlights, push
the turn signal lever forward, arrow 1. The
high-beam headlights illuminate when the low-
beam headlights are switched on.
Activating Automatic High Beam
Assistant
The Automatic High Beam Assistant can be
activated via iDrive:
To turn off the high-beam headlights or oper-
ate the headlight flasher, pull the turn signal
lever backward, arrow 2.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /
"Headlights".
The blue indicator light on the instru-
ment cluster illuminates when the high-
beam headlights are turned on or the
headlight flasher is activated.
2.
Tap the High Beam Assistant button.
The headlights are automatically changed be-
tween low-beam headlights and high-beam
headlights.
The green indicator light on the instru-
ment cluster illuminates when the low-
beam headlights are turned on.
Automatic High Beam
Assistant
The blue indicator light in the instru-
ment cluster illuminates when the sys-
tem switches on the high-beam head-
lights.
Principle
The Automatic High Beam Assistant promptly
detects other road users as well as the ambi-
ent lighting, e.g., in towns, and automatically
switches the high-beam headlights on or off
depending on the traffic situation.
If the Automatic High Beam Assistant is on
and you continue driving after an interruption,
the Automatic High Beam Assistant will re-
main on.
You may need to activate the Automatic High
Beam Assistant via iDrive before it can be
used. You can use the turn signal lever to tem-
porarily deactivate or activate the Automatic
High Beam Assistant, e.g., after turning your
high-beam headlights on/off manually.
The Automatic High Beam Assistant is deac-
tivated when the high-beam headlights are
switched on and off manually.
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Safety information
Warning
If adjustments have been made or the sen-
sitivity has been modified, oncoming traffic
may be momentarily blinded. There is a risk
of accident, injury, and property damage. If
adjustments have been made and the sen-
sitivity has been modified, make sure that
oncoming traffic is not momentarily blinded.
Switch off the high-beam headlights man-
ually if required.
To reactivate the Automatic High Beam Assis-
tant, press the turn signal lever up, arrow 1.
Deactivating Automatic High Beam
Assistant
Functional requirements
The following functional requirements apply
when adjusting the sensitivity of the Automatic
High Beam Assistant:
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Adjustment is possible only while your vehi-
cle is stationary.
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Drive-ready state is switched on.
The light is switched off.
Increasing sensitivity
To increase the sensitivity of the Automatic
High Beam Assistant, push the turn signal
lever forward for approx. 10 seconds.
Press the turn signal lever forward, arrow 1, or
pull the turn signal lever backward when the
high-beam headlights are on, arrow 2.
When the Automatic High Beam Assistant is
deactivated via iDrive, the operation with the
turn signal lever is not possible.
A Check Control message is displayed. The
system responds more sensitively.
Resetting the sensitivity
Sensitivity of the Automatic High
Beam Assistant
To reset the sensitivity of the Automatic High
Beam Assistant, push the turn signal lever for-
ward again for approx. 10 seconds or switch off
drive-ready state.
General information
The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam
Assistant can be adjusted.
The sensitivity of the Automatic High Beam
Assistant is reset to the factory settings.
System limits
The Automatic High Beam Assistant cannot
replace the driver's personal judgment of when
to use the high-beam headlights. Therefore,
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when appropriate, turn off the high-beam
headlights manually.
Overview
The system may not be fully operational in
the following situations, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
Buttons in the vehicle
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In very unfavorable weather conditions
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
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When detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or
ship traffic; or at animal crossings.
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In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions,
in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncom-
ing traffic on highways.
The exterior lighting switch and buttons are
located on the turn signal lever, to the left of
the steering wheel.
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In poorly-lit towns and cities or in the pres-
ence of highly reflective signs.
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Function
When the windshield in the area in front
of the interior mirror is fogged up, dirty or
covered with stickers, etc.
Exterior lighting menu.
Low-beam headlights.
Automatic headlight control.
Exterior lighting off.
Exterior lighting
Principle
The exterior lighting comprises all lighting ele-
ments on the outside of the vehicle. The exte-
rior lighting, or individual functions of it, can be
operated using the buttons in your vehicle, the
buttons on your vehicle key, or via iDrive.
If the driver's door is opened when the drive-
ready state is switched off, the exterior lighting
is automatically switched off after a period of
time.
Functions via iDrive
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Function
Automatic headlight control.
Low-beam headlights.
Exterior lighting off.
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Function
Activate automatic headlight control
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To activate the automatic lights, turn
the outer switch on the turn signal lever
downward.
Automatic High Beam Assistant.
Parking lights.
The LED under the automatic lights icon illumi-
nates.
The green indicator light on the instru-
ment cluster illuminates when the low-
beam headlights are turned on.
Left roadside parking light.
Right roadside parking light.
System limits
The automatic headlight control cannot re-
place your personal judgment of lighting condi-
tions.
Buttons on the vehicle key
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Function
For example, the sensors are unable to detect
fog or hazy weather. In these situations, turn
the lights on manually.
Interior lighting.
Parts of the exterior lighting.
Pathway lighting.
Low-beam headlights,
parking lights and roadside
parking lights
Driving lights automatic
Principle
The low-beam headlights are used to illumi-
nate the road without dazzling oncoming traf-
fic. The parking lights and roadside parking
lights are used to illuminate the vehicle when
stationary. These functions can be operated
using the buttons in the vehicle or via iDrive.
Principle
The automatic lights function switches the
low-beam headlights on or off automatically
depending on the ambient brightness, e.g., in
tunnels, at dusk, or with precipitation.
General information
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be turned on.
Low-beam headlights
Turning on low-beam headlights
The automatic lights function is deactivated
if you turn on the low-beam headlights man-
ually.
To turn on the low-beam headlights,
turn the outer switch on the turn signal
lever upward.
The low-beam headlights illuminate when
drive-ready state is switched on.
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The green indicator light on the instru-
ment cluster illuminates when the low-
beam headlights are turned on.
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Press the OFF button on the turn
signal lever.
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Turn off the light via iDrive.
Switch on drive-ready state.
To turn on the low-beam headlights even
when standby state is switched on, turn the
outer switch on the turn signal lever upward
again.
When drive-ready state is turned on, the
automatic driving lights activate.
Turning off low-beam headlights
Depending on national-market version, the
low-beam headlights can be turned off as fol-
lows at low speeds:
Roadside parking lights
When the vehicle is parked, a one-sided road-
side parking light can be switched on.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /
"Parking lights".
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Press the OFF button on the turn
signal lever.
Turn off the light via iDrive.
2.
Tap the roadside parking light button for
the desired side of the vehicle.
Parking lights
Welcome lights
General information
The parking lights can only be turned on at low
speeds.
Principle
The welcome light turns on automatically for
a limited period of time when approaching or
unlocking the vehicle.
Turning on parking lights
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /
"Parking lights".
Depending on the equipment, the exterior
lighting of the vehicle can be set individually.
2.
Tap the parking lights button.
Activating/deactivating welcome
light
The welcome light can be activated or deacti-
vated.
The green indicator light on the instru-
ment cluster illuminates when the park-
ing lights are turned on.
The vehicle is illuminated on all sides.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /
"Settings".
Do not use the parking lights for extended pe-
riods; otherwise, they might drain the vehicle
battery and it would then be impossible to
switch on drive-ready state.
2. Select the desired setting, depending on
vehicle equipment:
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"Welcome and goodbye"
Turning off parking lights
The following options are available to turn off
the parking lights:
When unlocking the vehicle, individual
lighting functions are turned on.
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"BMW Iconic Glow"
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You can configure the radiator grille
lighting only when the vehicle is station-
ary and drive-ready state is off.
Switching pathway lighting on
You can turn on the pathway lighting as fol-
lows:
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After switching off the drive-ready state,
briefly push the turn signal lever forward.
Turning on the welcome light
You can turn on the welcome light as follows:
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Automatic activation when approaching.
Activation when unlocking vehicle.
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On the vehicle key, press and hold
the panic alarm button for approx. 1 second.
Setting the duration
You can configure the duration of pathway
lighting.
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With the vehicle locked, press the
lock button on the vehicle key.
Depending on the settings, the interior
lighting and parts of the exterior lighting will
be turned on.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /
"Settings" / "Pathway lighting".
The function is not available for the first
10 seconds after locking.
2. Select the desired setting.
Welcome Light Carpet
Daytime driving lights
Principle
The daytime driving lights are used to ensure
that the vehicle is more visible, e.g., in areas
with sharply changing light conditions.
The daytime driving lights illuminate when
drive-ready state is switched on.
The light source is located in the position indi-
cated.
Activating/deactivating daytime
driving lights
In some countries, daytime driving lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti-
vate the daytime driving lights in front.
Keep the light source clean and unobstructed.
Pathway lighting
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Exterior lighting" /
"Settings".
Principle
For the pathway lighting, the exterior light-
ing that illuminates the vehicle's surroundings
turns on for a certain period of time after leav-
ing the vehicle.
2. Depending on vehicle equipment or na-
tional-market version, select the desired
setting:
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"Daytime driving lights"
"Rear daytime driving lights"
"BMW Iconic Glow"
Adaptive headlight range
control
The Adaptive Headlight Range Control com-
pensates for vehicle acceleration, braking, and
load conditions to prevent your headlights from
dazzling oncoming traffic.
Adaptive lighting functions
Principle
The adaptive lighting functions provide dy-
namic illumination of the road.
Instrument lighting
The adaptive lighting functions may consist of
one system or multiple systems, depending on
the equipment version:
Principle
The instrument lighting illuminates switches
and buttons with the individually set bright-
ness.
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Cornering light.
The brightness of the instrument lighting can
only be adjusted in darkness and when the
parking lights or low-beam headlights are
turned on.
Activating the adaptive lighting
functions
To activate the adaptive lights, turn the
outer switch on the turn signal lever
downward.
Setting the brightness
The brightness of the instrument lighting can
be adjusted.
The LED on the turn signal lever illuminates.
The adaptive lighting functions are active
when the drive-ready state is switched on.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /
"Cockpit brightness".
Cornering light
2. Select the desired setting.
In tight curves, for instance on mountainous
roads or when turning, an additional cornering
light is switched on that illuminates the inside
of the curve when the vehicle is moving below
a certain speed.
Interior lighting
Principle
The interior lighting comprises all lighting ele-
ments inside the vehicle. Depending on vehicle
equipment, the interior lights, footwell lights,
entry lights, ambient light, and speaker lighting
are controlled automatically.
The cornering light is automatically switched
on depending on the steering-wheel angle or,
where applicable, the use of turn signals. When
driving in reverse, the cornering lights may be
automatically switched on regardless of the
steering-wheel angle.
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In the headliner, press the desired
reading light button.
Overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the read-
ing lights are located next to the interior lights
in the front and rear.
The reading lights can also can be turned on or
off via iDrive.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /
"Reading light".
The interior lighting menu button is lo-
cated in the headliner.
2.
Select the icon for the desired seat
reading light.
The brightness of the reading lights can be
adjusted when they are turned on.
The buttons for reading lights are lo-
cated in the headliner.
Changing settings
Depending on vehicle equipment, the bright-
ness can be individually adjusted for specific
seats.
The interior light button is located in
the headliner.
Turning interior lights on/off
The interior lights can be turned on/off using
the button in the headliner.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /
"Reading light".
Press the interior light button in the
headliner.
2. Tap the desired seat.
3. Select the desired settings.
To turn off the interior light permanently, press
and hold the button for approx. 3 seconds.
Ambient light
The interior lights in the rear of the vehicle
can be switched on and off independently. The
button is located in the rear headliner.
Principle
The interior lights can be turned on or off via
iDrive.
The ambient light comprises several light ele-
ments that provide diffuse light in the vehicle
interior. Depending on the vehicle equipment,
you can adjust the lighting level for some lights
via iDrive.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /
"Reading light".
2.
Select the interior lights icon.
Activating/deactivating ambient
light
To activate/deactivate the ambient light, go
through the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" / "Ambient
lighting" / "Ambient lighting".
Turning reading lights on/off
The reading lights can be turned on/off using
the button in the headliner.
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To activate/deactivate this function, go
through the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" / "Ambient
lighting" / "Reduced for night driving".
Turning ambient light on/off
The ambient light is switched on when the ve-
hicle is unlocked, and switched off when the
vehicle is locked.
If the ambient light was deactivated via iDrive,
it will not be turned on when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Speaker lighting
Principle
Selecting the color
You can choose the color of the ambient light
in Personal Mode.
Some speakers in the vehicle are illuminated.
Turning speaker lighting on/off
The speaker lighting is switched on when the
vehicle is unlocked, and switched off when the
vehicle is locked.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /
"Ambient lighting" / "Color".
2. Select the desired setting.
Window wiper system
Setting the brightness
The brightness of the ambient light can be ad-
justed.
Principle
The wiper system makes sure that you have a
clear view, e.g., in the rain. It is operated using
the wiper lever on the steering wheel.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /
"Ambient lighting".
2. "Background light" or "Accent lighting"
3. Select the desired setting.
Safety information
Warning
Dynamic light
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 and 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.
With the Dynamic Light function, certain ac-
tions, e.g., incoming calls or obstacles detected
when opening door, are indicated by light ef-
fects. If the ambient light is disabled, the light
effects are still displayed.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" /
"Ambient lighting" / "Lighting effects".
2. Select the desired setting.
NOTICE
Reduced lighting when driving at
night
Some lights of the interior lighting are reduced
when the vehicle is driven in the dark.
The wiper blades can wear out or become
damaged prematurely when wiping on a dry
window for a longer period of time. The wiper
motor can overheat. There is a risk of prop-
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erty damage. Do not use the wipers when the
window is dry.
Turning off the window wiper
system and flick wipe
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
wiper motor can overheat when switching on.
There is a risk of property damage. Defrost
the windshield prior to switching the wipers
on.
To turn off the wipers or to activate flick wiping,
proceed as follows:
Turning on window wiper system
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To turn off: Push the wiper lever downward,
arrow 1, until position 0 is reached.
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To flick wipe: Push the wiper lever down-
ward from position 0, arrow 1, and push the
wiper lever forward to position 0 or position
1, arrow 2.
The wiper lever returns to its initial position
when released.
To turn on the wiper system, push the wiper
lever upward to the desired position.
Rain sensor
Principle
Position
Function
The rain sensor automatically controls the
wiper operation depending on the intensity of
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind-
shield, directly in front of the interior mirror.
Position 0.
Position 1.
Position 2.
Position 3.
Rest position of wipers.
Rain sensor mode.
Normal wiper speed.
Fast wiper speed.
Safety information
NOTICE
When you continue driving after stopping with
the window wiper system on, the wipers will
operate at the previous setting.
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in car washes.
There is a risk of property damage. Deacti-
vate the rain sensor in car washes.
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Activating rain sensor
Window washer system
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window
at low temperatures and obstruct the view.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Only use the window washer
system when the washer fluid will not freeze.
Use washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.
To activate the rain sensor: Push the wiper
lever upward from position 0, arrow 1, once.
Wiping operation is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
NOTICE
In frosty conditions, wiping operation may not
start.
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,
the washer pump cannot work as intended.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not
use the washer system when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty.
Deactivating rain sensor
To deactivate the rain sensor: Push the wiper
lever back to position 0.
Cleaning the windshield
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
To clean the windshield, pull the wiper lever
back.
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor,
turn the knurled wheel on the wiper lever as
follows:
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield
directly in front of the wiper blade when the
wiper moves up.
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To set the rain sensor sensitivity to high,
turn the knurled wheel up.
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To set the rain sensor sensitivity to low,
turn the knurled wheel down.
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blades or for folding away under frosty condi-
tions.
Rear wiper
Switching on the rear wiper
Safety information
Warning
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 and 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.
To turn on the rear wiper, rotate the outer
switch on the wiper lever upward.
Switch posi- Function
tion
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
wiper motor can overheat when switching on.
There is a risk of property damage. Defrost
the windshield prior to switching the wipers
on.
Position 0.
Position 1.
Rest position of the wiper.
Intermittent operation.
When reverse gear is en-
gaged, the system switches
to continuous operation.
Clean the rear window
To clean the rear window, turn the outer switch
on the wiper lever as follows:
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In rest position: Turn the switch downward,
arrow 3. The switch returns to its rest posi-
tion when released.
In intermittent operation: Turn the switch
further, arrow 2. The switch automatically
returns to its interval position when re-
leased.
The function is deactivated if the washer fluid
reservoir fill level is low.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Principle
In the fold-out position, the wipers can be
folded out from the windshield, which is impor-
tant, for instance, when changing the wiper
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Folding out the wipers
To fold the wipers away from the windshield,
proceed as follows:
1. Activate standby state.
2. Push the wiper lever down or forward and
hold it until the wipers stop in an approxi-
mately vertical position.
3. Fold the wipers all the way out from the
windshield.
Folding in the wipers
To fold in the wipers, proceed as follows:
1. Fold the wipers back in toward the wind-
shield.
2. Turn on standby state, then press the wiper
lever down or forward again and hold it.
The wipers return to their rest position and
are ready for operation.
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