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Washer fluid, Driving – BMW 2012 X6M User Manual

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When the vehicle lighting system is switched on,
the headlamps are cleaned at regular and ap‐
propriate intervals.

Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures

Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐
tomatically while the engine is running or the ig‐
nition is switched on.

BMW X5: rear window wiper

1 Intermittent wipe

When reverse gear is engaged, the system
switches to continuous operation.

2 Cleaning the rear window

Do not use the washing mechanisms
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty

Do not use washing mechanisms when the
washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you
will damage the washer pump.◀

Washer fluid

General information

Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep

it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀

Washer fluid reservoir

Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is

cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
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 the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.

Capacity

Approx. 6.3 US quarts/6 liters.

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