Washer Fluid - BMW 2010 X3 Owner's Manual

Fast wipe
The wipers operate at normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary, not on vehicles with rain
sensor.
Cleaning windshield, rear window and
headlamps*
0 Wipers retracted
1 Cleaning windshield and headlamps
2 Rear window wiper intermittent mode
3 Cleaning rear window
Do not activate the washer if there is
any danger of the fluid freezing on the
windshield. If you do so, your vision could be
obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid
antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not activate
the washer when the washer fluid is empty as
this will damage the washer
Cleaning windshield
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
The washer jets are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
Cleaning headlamps*
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Rear window wiper
Rear window wiper in intermittent mode. When
reverse gear is engaged, the wiper operates
continuously.
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You can also program the interval:
1.
2.
3.

Washer fluid

flame and store it only in its original containers.
Store it so that it is inaccessible to children.
Always follow the instructions for use provided
on the
Filler neck for Washer fluid
engine components. Otherwise, there is a risk
of fire and personal injury if the fluid
pump.<
All of the washer jets are supplied from one res-
ervoir.
Fill with water and, if required, with an antifreeze
additive according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
voir.<
Capacity
Approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters.
With headlamp washer system
approx. 6.9 US quarts/6.5 liters.
Briefly move the wiper lever from position 0
to position 2.
Wait for desired interval; maximum of
30 seconds.
Move the wiper lever from position 0 to
position 2 again.
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For
this reason, keep it away from sources of
containers.<
Only refill washer fluid when the engine is
cool in order to prevent contact with hot
To maintain the mixing ratio, mix the
washer fluid before adding it to the reser-
spills.<
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