Washer Fluid; Washer Fluid Reservoir - BMW 320i Owner's Handbook Manual

Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the pressure point.
The wipers switch to normal speed as the car
comes to a halt.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not fitted with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is fitted with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The
sensor is mounted on the windscreen, directly
in front of the inside mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press button 3. The LED in the button comes
on.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Slide switch 5 up or down.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press button 3 again. The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor in an automatic
car wash, to prevent the car's wipers from
being activated inadvertently and
Cleaning windscreen and headlights*
Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wipers are oper-
ated for a short time.
When the vehicle's lights are switched on, the
headlights are cleaned simultaneously at prac-
tical intervals.
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the fluid will not freeze to the windscreen and
interfere with the view ahead. Screenwash
should therefore be added to the fluid, see Was-
her fluid.
Do not run the washer systems if the reservoir
for washer fluid is empty, or the washer pump
will be
Windscreen washer jets
The windscreen washer jets are heated auto-
matically while the engine is running or the igni-
tion switched on.

Washer fluid

ignition sources and store it only in the carefully
sealed original containers, out of reach of chil-
dren. Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.<

Washer fluid reservoir

When filling with water, to which screenwash
has been added if required, always follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
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sure the correct concentration is
Capacity
Approx. 6 litres (10.6 Imp. pints).
Only operate the washer systems and
cleaning equipment if you are certain that
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Screenwash for the washer fluid is highly
flammable. Keep it away from possible
Mix the water and screenwash before fill-
ing the washer fluid reservoir, to make
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