Rear Window Wiper; Washer Fluid - BMW X1 Owner's Handbook Manual

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washer systems if there is no possibility of the
washer fluid freezing. Use anti-freeze if re‐
quired.◀
ATTENTION
If the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
washer pump cannot operate as intended.
Danger of damage to property. Do not use the
washer system with the washer fluid reservoir
empty.◀
Windscreen washer jets
Windscreen washer jets are automatically
heated when the ignition is switched on.

Rear window wiper

Switching on rear window wiper
Turn up switch from rest 0, arrow 1: intermit‐
tent mode. Engaging reverse gear activates
continuous operation.
Cleaning rear window
In intermittent mode: turn the switch further,
arrow 2. The switch returns to the intermittent
position when released.
At rest: turn switch down, arrow 3. The switch
returns to the rest position when released.
Fold-out position of the wipers
This is important, for example for replacing the
wiper blades or folding them out in the event of
frost.
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WARNING
If the wipers start moving when they are
folded away from the windscreen, this can
damage parts of the vehicle, or trap body parts.
Danger of injury or damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are folded away from the windscreen,
and that the wipers are in contact with the
windscreen when switching on.◀
1. Switch ignition on and back off again.
2. If there is a risk of frost, make sure that the
wiper blades are not frozen.
3. Press the wiper lever upwards beyond the
resistance point and hold it there for ap‐
proximately three seconds until the wipers
come to a standstill in a nearly vertical po‐
sition.
After folding the wipers in, the wiper system
must be reactivated.
1. Switch on ignition.
2. Press the wiper lever downwards. The wip‐
ers move to the rest position and are op‐
erational once again.

Washer fluid

Information
WARNING
Some anti-freezes can contain toxic sub‐
stances, and are flammable. Risk of fire and fa‐
tal injury. Comply with the notes on the con‐
tainers. Keep anti-freezes away from sources
of combustion. Do not pour service products
into other bottles. Keep service products out of
the reach of children.◀
WARNING
Work performed incorrectly under the
bonnet can damage components and lead to a
safety risk. Danger of accident or damage to
property. Have work under the bonnet carried