BMW X5 Owner's Manual page 151

▷ Turn off: press the lever down until it reaches
the 0 position.
▷ Flick wipe: press the lever down from the 0
position.
The lever automatically returns to its 0 posi‐
tion when released.
Rain sensor
Principle
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of the
rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior mirror.
Safety information
NOTICE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can
accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Deactivate the rain
sensor in vehicle washes.
Activate rain sensor
Press the lever up once from its 0 position, ar‐
row 1.
Wiping operation is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
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Driving
In frosty conditions, wiping operation may not
start.
Deactivate rain sensor
Press the lever back into the 0 position.
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the sensitivity of
the rain sensor.
Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity.
Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity.
Windshield washer system
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of accident. Only use the washer sys‐
tems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use
washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.
NOTICE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is
a risk of damage to property, among other po‐
tential damage. Do not use the washer system
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.
CONTROLS
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