2006 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 68

Driving Cleaning windshield, headlamps* and BMW Night Vision camera* Pull the lever, arrow 4. The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period. With the vehicle lighting switched on, the headlamps and the BMW Night Vision camera are also cleaned simultaneously at suitable intervals. 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.< Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. Always keep it well away from sparks and open flames, and store it in tightly closed containers well out of the reach of children. Always observe the instructions for use provided on the containers.< Washer fluid reservoir Windshield washer nozzles Both windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated with the engine running or the ignition switched on. All washer jets are supplied from one reservoir. Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recommendations. In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.< Sports Wagon: Rear window wiper Capacity Sedan: approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters, with headlamp washer system* approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters. Sports Wagon: approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters. Cruise control* 1 Intermittent mode. When reverse gear is engaged, continuous operation is switched on automatically Cleaning the rear window The concept The cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you set using the lever mounted on the steering column. Do not use the cruise control under driving conditions that do not permit a constant speed, e.g. when driving on winding roads, in heavy traffic or in poor road conditions such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface. 2 Do not use washing mechanisms when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage the washer pump.< 66 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG