Washer fluid, Driving – Mini 2009 Cooper User Manual

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Driving

Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will

damage the washer pump.
Only use the washers if the bonnet has been
completely closed, otherwise the headlamp
washer system

may be damaged. 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. For this reason, use
antifreeze.

Window washer nozzles

The window washer nozzles are heated auto-
matically

while the engine is running or the

ignition is switched on.

Rear window wiper

0 Rear wipers parked
1 To switch on intermittent wipe

Turn the cap to level 1.
Operation is continuous in reverse gear.

Cleaning the rear window

2 To clean the rear window during intermit-

tent wipe

Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold it
there.

3 To clean the rear window when wipers are

parked :
Turn the cap to level 3 and hold it there.

Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will

damage the washer pump.

Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Therefore, keep it away from ignition

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

Washer fluid reservoir

Only refill washer fluid that contains anti-
freeze when the engine is cool, to avoid

contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid
spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to per-
sonal safety.

Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.

Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure

the correct concentration is maintained.

Capacity

Approx. 2.6 US quarts/2.5 liters.
With headlamp washer system:
Approx. 4.8 US quarts/4.5 liters.