BMW M5 Owner's Handbook Manual page 132

CONTROLS
contact with the windscreen when switching
on.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windscreen,
switching them on may cause the wiper blades
to tear off and the wiper motor to overheat.
There is a danger of damage to property. De‐
frost the windscreen before switching on the
wipers.
Switching on
Press the lever upwards until the desired position
is reached.
▷ Rest position of the wipers, position 0.
▷ Rain sensor, position 1.
▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the wipers
switch to intermittent operation.
▷ Fast wiper speed, position 3.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the wipers
switch to normal speed.
If a journey is interrupted with the wiper system
switched on: when the journey is resumed, the
wipers continue operating at the previously set
level.
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Switching off and flick-wiping
Press the lever down.
▷ To switch off: press the lever downwards un‐
til the home position is reached.
▷ To flick-wipe: press lever downwards from
the home position.
The lever returns to the home position when
released.
Rain sensor
Principle
The rain sensor automatically controls the wiper
operation depending on the rain intensity.
General
The sensor is mounted on the windscreen, di‐
rectly in front of the rearview mirror.
Safety note
NOTE
In car washes, the wipers may inadvertently
start moving if the rain sensor is activated.
There is a danger of damage to property. Deac‐
tivate the rain sensor in car washes.