Switching on wipers
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash. Failure to
do so could result in damage caused by undes-
ired wiper activation.<
Pull the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Normal wiper speed
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Press once.
The system reverts to operation in the intermit-
tent mode with the vehicle stationary.
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
Fast wiper speed
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are also cleaned at regular
and appropriate intervals.
Press twice or press beyond the resistance
point.
The system reverts to normal speed with the
vehicle stationary.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do so, your vision could be
obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid
antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not use
washing mechanisms when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage
the washer pump.<
Intermittent operation or rain sensor*
With the rain sensor, the wiper operation is con-
trolled automatically as a function of the rain
intensity. The rain sensor is located on the
windshield, directly in front of the interior rear-
view mirror.
Windshield washer nozzles
Activating intermittent operation or
rain sensor
Both windshield washer nozzles are automati-
cally heated with the engine running or the igni-
tion switched on.
BMW X5: rear window wiper
Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the but-
ton lights up.
Setting interval for intermittent wipe or
sensitivity of rain sensor
1
2
Intermittent mode. When reverse gear is
engaged, continuous operation is switched
on automatically
Turn the thumbwheel 5.
Cleaning the rear window
Deactivating intermittent operation or
rain sensor
Do not use washing mechanisms when
the washer fluid reservoir is empty, other-
Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes
wise you will damage the washer pump.<
out.
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