Washer/wiper system
To set interval time or sensitivity of the
rain sensor
Turn rotary dial 5.
To deactivate intermittent operation or
rain sensor
Return lever to position 0.
Turn the rain sensor off in automatic car
washes. Failure to do so could result in
damage caused by undesired wiper activa-
tion.<
0
1
2
3
4
5
Wipers retracted
Intermittent operation or rain sensor*
Normal wiper speed
Fast wiper speed
Normal wiper speed
When the vehicle is stopped the wipers switch
to intermittent wipe, except in vehicles without
rain sensor.
Brief wipe
To set interval time or sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Fast wiper speed
When the vehicle is stopped the wipers switch
to normal wiping speed, except in vehicles with-
out rain sensor.
Intermittent operation or rain sensor*
In vehicles equipped without a rain sensor, the
wipe interval is predefined.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
The interval time can be set over four stages. In
addition, the wipe interval is varied automati-
cally depending on road speed.
On vehicles with a rain sensor, the wipe interval
is automatically controlled according to rain
intensity. You can adjust the sensitivity of the
rain sensor. It is positioned on the windshield,
directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
To activate intermittent operation or
rain sensor
0
1
Wipers retracted
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Ignition key in position 1 or higher:
Lever to position 1.
In any case, the wipers will move once across
the windshield.
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
If the vehicle's lights are on, the headlamps are
cleaned at reasonable intervals.
In vehicles equipped with a rain sensor, you can
leave the lever continuously in position 1. Then,
as long as the ignition key is in position 1 or
higher, you only need to activate the rain sen-
sor.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield, otherwise vision could be
obscured. Therefore, use antifreeze, refer to
page 86.
Turn rotary dial 5 briefly.
Do not use the washers if the fluid reservoir is
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| Tags | BMW 2.5i, BMW 3.0i, BMW E85, BMW Z4 2.5i |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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