Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage
the washer pump.<
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
automatically* while the engine is running or
the ignition is switched on.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Therefore, keep it away from ignition
sources and only store it in the closed original
container that is kept out of reach of children;
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury.
Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.<
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but-
ton lights up.
Washer fluid filler neck
Only refill washer fluid when the engine is
cool to avoid contact with hot engine
parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire
hazard and a risk to personal safety.<
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumb wheel 5.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-
ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do
so could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.<
All washer nozzles are supplied with washer
fluid by the same reservoir.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated for a short time.
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do, your vision could be
Capacity
Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.
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| Categories | BMW 1-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 128i, BMW 135i, BMW E82, BMW E88, iDrive |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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