BMW 5 E60 E61 owners manual page 59

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Wiper system Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are auto- matically heated in ignition key position 2. Rain sensor At a glance The rain sensor controls windshield wipe operation depending on the amount of rain. The rain sensor is located on the wind- shield, directly in front of the interior rear- view mirror. Activating the rain sensor Controls 1 Normal wiper speed: briefly press once. The system automatically reverts to operation in the intermittent mode whenever the vehicle stops. Fast wiper speed: briefly press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system automatically reverts to Driving tips operation in the standard wipe mode whenever the vehicle stops 2 To switch off wipers or for brief wipe 3 To activate/deactivate rain sensor As of ignition key position 1, briefly press 4 To clean windshield and headlamps the button. The indicator lamp in the button 5 To adjust rain sensor sensitivity level lights up. The wipers will always respond Navigation The lever automatically returns to its initial by completing at least one sweep of the position when released. windshield. Cleaning the windshield and Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level headlamps* Turn the serrated dial 5. The system sprays washer fluid against the Deactivating the rain sensor Entertainment windshield and activates the wipers for a Briefly press the button again. The indica- brief period. tor lamp goes out. When the vehicle lighting system is The rain sensor is automatically deacti- switched on, the headlamps are also vated when you switch off the ignition. cleaned at regular and appropriate inter- vals. Deactivate the rain sensor when Do not use the washers if there is any passing through an automatic car Communications danger that the fluid will freeze on the wash. Failure to do so could result in dam- windshield. If you do so, your vision could age caused by undesired wiper activa- be obscured. To avoid freezing, use a tion.< washer fluid antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Washer fluid Avoid activating the washer when the reservoir is empty, as damage to the pump Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. Mobility could result.< Always keep it well away from sparks and open flames, and store it in tightly closed containers well out of the reach of 57 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 157 647 - © 07/03 BMW AG Reference

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