BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual page 79

Switching off and flick-wiping
The lever returns to the basic position when
released.
▷ Flick-wiping: press downwards once.
▷ Switching off normal wiping speed: press
downwards once.
▷ Switching off fast wiping speed: press
downwards twice.
Intermittent mode or rain sensor
Principle
Without rain sensor, the interval for the wiper
operation is specified.
The rain sensor automatically controls the
wiper operation depending on the rain inten‐
sity. The sensor is mounted on the wind‐
screen, directly in front of the rear-view mirror.
Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started. If a rain sensor is fitted: LED
in wiper lever illuminates.
If there is frost, no wiping process is started.
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Driving
ATTENTION
In car washes, the wipers may inadver‐
tently start moving if the rain sensor is activa‐
ted. Danger of damage to property. Deactivate
the rain sensor in car washes.◀
Setting the interval time or sensitivity
of the rain sensor
Turn the knurled wheel to set the interval time
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Cleaning the window glass
Pull the wiper lever.
Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wipers are oper‐
ated briefly.
WARNING
At low temperatures, the washer fluid
can freeze onto the windscreen and restrict
visibility. Danger of accidents. Only use the
Controls
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