BMW X5 3.0i SAV 2006 - Manual (Page 70)

70 n Washer/wiper system/rain sensor *
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain
sensor:
Turn the knurled wheel 7.
To deactivate the rain sensor:
Move the lever to position 0.
Deactivate the rain sensor when
passing through an automatic car
wash. Failure to do so could result in
damage caused by undesired wiper
activation.
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Normal wipe
The system switches automatically to
intermittent mode when the vehicle is
stationary, not on vehicles with rain
sensor.
Fast wipe
The wipers operate at normal speed
when the vehicle is not moving, not on
vehicles with rain sensor.
Windshield washing
The system sprays washer fluid against
the windshield and activates the wipers
for a brief period.
Special wash program *
As with 5; several additional wash
cycles are carried out and the head-
lamps are cleaned
* .
This program is recommended after you
have driven on extremely dirty roads.
Headlamp washing *
> With the special wash program 6
> At appropriate intervals, the head-
lamps will also be cleaned upon actu-
ation of the windshield washer func-
tion 5 while the vehicle's headlamps
are switched on.
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. Use
antifreeze to prevent this, refer to
page
152 .
Do not actuate washer systems when
the fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise,
the washer pump will be damaged.
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Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer jets are heated
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
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