Washer fluid, Driving – BMW M5 Sedan 2008 User Manual

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Driving

Activating rain sensor

Press the button, arrow

3. The LED in the but-

ton lights up.

Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level

Turn the knurled wheel

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 undes-
ired wiper activation.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps

Pull the lever, arrow

The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
When the vehicle lighting is switched on, the
headlamps are simultaneously washed at
appropriate intervals.

Do not use the washing mechanisms 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.

Windshield washer nozzles

Both windshield washer nozzles are automati-
cally heated with the engine running or the igni-
tion switched on.

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
For this reason, keep it away from ignition

sources and store only in the closed original
container out of reach of children. Otherwise,
there is the danger of bodily injury. Always
observe the instructions for use provided on the
containers.

Filler neck for washer fluid

Only add washer fluid with the engine
cooled down to exclude contact with hot

engine components. Otherwise there is a dan-
ger of fire and to personal safety if the fluid is
spilled.

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser-
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.

In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix
the washer fluid before filling.

Capacity

Approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.