BMW X3 2.5i SAV 2005 - Manual (Page 40)

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Rain sensor*
The rain sensor automatically controls wiper
operation as a function of the rain intensity. It is
positioned on the windshield, directly in front of
the inside rearview mirror.
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.
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Activating
As of ignition key position 1 move the lever to
position
1. The wipers travel once across the
windshield, regardless of the weather condi-
tions.
You can leave the lever permanently in posi-
tion
1 and then only need to activate the rain
sensor as of ignition key position 1. To do so:
> Briefly turn the serrated dial 5 or
> clean the windshield 1, refer to next section
Adjusting sensitivity
Turn the serrated dial 5.
Deactivating
Switch lever to position 0.
Normal wiper speed
The system switches automatically to intermit-
tent mode when the vehicle is not moving, not
on vehicles with rain sensor.
Fast wipe
The wipers operate at normal speed when the
vehicle is not moving, not on vehicles with rain
sensor.
Cleaning windshield, rear window and
headlamps*
0 Wipers retracted
1 Cleaning windshield and headlamps
2 Rear window wiper intermittent mode
3 Cleaning rear window
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 page
90 . Do not use the
washers when the reservoir is empty. This
could cause damage to the washer pump.
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Cleaning windshield
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
The windshield washer nozzles are automati-
cally heated as of ignition key position 2.
Cleaning headlamps*
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Rear window wiper
Rear window wiper in intermittent mode. When
reverse gear is engaged, the wiper operates
continuously.
You can also program the interval:
1. Briefly move the wiper lever from position 0
to position 2.
2. Wait for desired interval; maximum of
30 seconds.
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