BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 139

Windshield washer system
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at
low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of accident. Only use the washer sys‐
tems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use
washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.
NOTICE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is
a risk of damage to property. Do not use the
washer system when the washer fluid reservoir
is empty.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever.
The washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield
directly in front of the wiper blade when the
wiper moves upward.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers to be
folded away from the windshield.
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Driving
General information
Important, for instance when changing the wiper
blades or for folding away under frosty condi‐
tions.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐
ers are folded in when switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Folding away the wipers
1. Switch on standby state.
2. Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the
wipers stop in a close to vertical position.
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