Folding out the wipers
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
2. Press the wiper lever up past the point
of resistance and hold it for approx.
3 seconds, until the wipers remain in
a nearly vertical position.
3. Fold the wipers all the way out from the
windshield.
Folding in the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the
window wiper system must be reactivated.
1. Fold the wipers back in onto the wind-
shield.
2. Turn on the ignition.
3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return
to their resting position and are ready
again for operation.
Washer fluid
General information
All windshield washer jets are supplied
from one tank.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze
can be used.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety information
Warning
Some types of antifreeze can contain
harmful substances and are flammable.
There is a risk of fire and an injury hazard.
Follow the instructions on the containers.
Keep antifreeze away from ignition sour-
ces. Do not refill operating materials into
different bottles. Store operating materials
out of reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ra-
tio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many
individual states; do not exceed the allow-
able washer fluid dilution ratio limits that
apply. Follow the usage instructions on the
washer fluid container.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Con-
centrate or the equivalent is recom-
mended.
Warning
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on
contact with hot engine parts. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-
erty. Only add washer fluid when the en-
gine is cooled down. Next, fully close the
lid of the washer fluid reservoir.
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