BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Handbook Manual page 131

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.
Activating
Press the lever upwards from the home position
once, arrow 1.
Wiping is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
If there is frost, a wiping process may not be star‐
ted.
Deactivating
Press the lever back into the home position.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the knurled wheel to set the sensitivity of
the rain sensor.
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Driving
Upwards: high sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Downwards: low sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Windscreen washer
Safety notes
WARNING
At low temperatures, the washer fluid can
freeze onto the windscreen and restrict visibil‐
ity. There is a danger of accidents. Only use the
washer systems if there is no possibility of the
washer fluid freezing. Use antifreeze if required.
NOTE
If the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
washer pump cannot operate as intended.
There is a danger of damage to property. Do
not use the washer system with the washer
fluid reservoir empty.
To clean the windscreen
Pull the lever.
Fluid from the washer fluid reservoir is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wipers are operated
briefly.
Windscreen washer jets
The windscreen washer jets are automatically
heated when standby state is switched on.
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