Washer fluid, Rain sensor – BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual

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Controls

Driving

Fast wiper speed

Press twice or press beyond the resistance
point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.

Intermittent wipe or rain sensor

If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.

Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor

Press the button, arrow

3. The LED in the but-

ton lights up.

Setting speed for intermittent wipe or
sensitivity of the rain sensor

Turn thumbwheel

5 up or down.

Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain

sensor

Press the button again, arrow

The LED goes out.

Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-
ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do

so could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.

Cleaning windshield and headlamps

Pull the lever, arrow

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.

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

windshield. If you do, your vision could be
obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.
Do not use the washers 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.
Therefore, keep it away from ignition

sources and only store it in the closed original
container that is kept out of reach of children;
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury.
Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.

Washer fluid filler neck

Only refill washer fluid when the engine is
cool to avoid contact with hot engine

parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire
hazard and a risk to personal safety.