2006 BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual - Page 68
2006 BMW 7 Series Manual
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Driving Activating rain sensor Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles and the windshield itself in the area around the wipers are heated automatically when the ignition is switched on. Pivoting wipers into folded-out position This position is important for changing wiper blades or when folding wiper arms away from windshield to prevent blades from sticking in the event of frost. 1. Switch off the engine and remove the remote control from the ignition lock. 2. Press the wiper lever upward past the resistance point and maintain pressure for about 3 seconds until the wipers stop in a roughly vertical position: pivot into the folded-out position. After folding the wipers back against the windshield you will need to reactivate the wiper system: 1. Switch on radio ready state. 2. Briefly press wiper lever downward. The wipers return to their retracted position and are ready for normal operation. To prevent damage to the wipers, always fold them back against the windshield before switching on either the radio ready state or the ignition.< Briefly press the button, arrow, the wipers move once across the windshield. The LED lights up. Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the knurled wheel 5. Deactivating rain sensor Briefly press the button again, arrow. 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.< Cleaning windshield, headlamps and BMW Night Vision camera* 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. Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty. Otherwise, you could damage the 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 follow the instructions for use provided on the containers.< In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.< 66 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 254 - © 02/06 BMW AG
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