Mini 2008 Cooper Convertible - Manual (Page 66)

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WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM WASHER FLUID
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.
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Cleaning windshield and headlamps ∗
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield. The wipers are automatically
activated for a brief period.
When the vehicle lighting is on, the head-
lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on
the windshield. For this reason, use anti-
freeze, refer to page
65 .
Do not use the washers if the fluid reservoir
is empty, as the washer pump will other-
wise be damaged.
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Heated windshield washer jets*
The windshield washer jets are heated
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
Rear window wiper*
6 Intermittent mode:
Turn the cap to position 6.
The rear window wiper moves across the
window a number of times before
switching to intermittent operation
Cleaning the rear window*
7 During intermittent mode:
Turn the cap to position 7 and keep it
there
8 Wipers in neutral position:
Turn the cap to position 8 and keep it
there.
Headlamp* and window washer
systems
The capacity of the headlamp washer sys-
tem is approx. 2.6 quarts/2.5 liters, that of
the windshield and rear window washer
system approx. 2.4 quarts/2.3 liters.
Fill with water and, if necessary, with anti-
freeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before filling either res-
ervoir. <
Antifreeze agent for the washer sys-
tems is flammable. Always keep it
well away from sparks and open flames,
and store it in tightly closed original con-
tainers well out of the reach of children.
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