Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual page 111

screen, and that the wipers are in 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. Defrost the windscreen before
switching on the wipers.
Switching on
Tap the lever up or push it beyond the re-
sistance point.
– Normal wiping speed: press upwards
once.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the
wipers switch to intermittent operation.
– Rapid wiping speed: press upwards
twice or press once beyond the resist-
ance point.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the
wipers switch to normal speed.
The lever returns to the home position
when released.
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Switching off and flick-wiping
Press the lever down.
– Switching off fast wiping speed: press
downwards twice.
– Switching off normal wiping speed:
press downwards once.
– To flick-wipe: press downwards once.
The lever returns to the home position
when released.
Intermittent mode or rain sensor
Principle
The rain sensor automatically controls the
wiper operation depending on the rain in-
tensity.
General
The sensor is mounted on the windscreen,
directly in front of the rearview mirror.
Without rain sensor, the interval for the
wiper operation is specified.
Safety note
NOTE
In car washes, the wipers may inadver-
tently start moving if the rain sensor is ac-
tivated. There is a danger of damage to
property. Deactivate the rain sensor in car
washes.
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