2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 67

Driving Activating rain sensor 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 follow the instructions for use provided on the containers.< Washer fluid reservoir Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the button lights up. Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the knurled wheel 5. Deactivating rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out. Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.< Capacity approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters. 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.< Cleaning windshield and headlamps The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period. When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are also cleaned at regular and appropriate 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 washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty, as this will damage the washer pump.< Cruise control The concept 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. Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.< Windshield washer nozzles Both windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated with the engine running or the ignition switched on. 66 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG