BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper User Manual

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WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM

windshield wipers are automatically con-
trolled depending on the amount of mois-
ture, including snow, on the windshield.

To activate the rain sensor:

From ignition key position 1:

Lever in position 1.
The wipers move over the windshield once.

To deactivate the rain sensor:

Put lever in position 0.

Switch the rain sensor off when pass-
ing through an automatic car wash.

Failure to do so could result in damage
caused by undesired wiper activation.

Normal wiper speed

When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch automatically to intermittent wip-
ing.

You can have this function activated/
deactivated.

Fast wiper speed

When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch automatically to normal wiper
speed.

You can have this function activated/
deactivated.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps*

The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield. The wipers are automatically
activated for a brief period.

When the vehicle lighting is on, the head-
lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.

Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on

the windshield. For this reason, use an anti-
freeze agent, refer to page

Do not use the washers when the reservoir
is empty, since this could cause damage to
the washing pump.

Heated windshield washer jets*

The windshield washer jets are heated
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.

Rear window wiper*

6 Intermittent operation:

Turn the cap to position 6.
The rear window wiper moves across the
window a number of times before
switching to intermittent operation

Cleaning the rear window*

7 Intermittent operation:

Turn the cap to position 7 and hold in
place

8 In lever position 0:

Turn the cap to position 8 and hold in
place