Wiper system – Mini 2012 Clubman User Manual

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Driving

CONTROLS

Wiper system

Do not turn on the wipers when they are
frozen; otherwise, the wiper blades and

the windshield wiper motor may be damaged.

Do not use the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry; otherwise the wiper

blades may wear out faster or be damaged.

1 Switching on wipers
2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or

rain sensor

4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps

Switching on wipers

Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.

Normal wiper speed

Press once.
The system switches to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.

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 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 button, arrow 3.

This symbol is displayed in the tachom-
eter.

Deactivate the rain sensor before entering
an automatic car wash. Failure to do so

could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.

Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor

Switch on the ignition, refer to page

Press the button in the turn signal indicator
as often as necessary until "SET/INFO" is dis-
played.

Press and hold the button until the display
changes.

Press the button as often as necessary until
the symbol and "SET" are displayed.