Washer Fluid; Rear Window Wiper - Mini E Owner's Manual

Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will
damage the washer pump.
Only use the washers if the bonnet has been
completely closed, otherwise the headlamp
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washer system may be damaged. Do not use
the washers if there is any danger that the fluid
will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your
vision could be obscured. For this reason, use
antifreeze.<
Window washer nozzles
The window washer nozzles are heated auto-
matically while run position or the ignition is
switched on.

Rear window wiper

0 Rear wipers parked
1 To switch on intermittent wipe
Turn the cap to level 1.
Operation is continuous in reverse gear.
Cleaning the rear window
2
To clean the rear window during intermit-
tent wipe :
Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold it
there.
3 To clean the rear window when wipers are
parked :
Turn the cap to level 3 and hold it there.
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will
damage the washer pump.<
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Washer fluid

Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Therefore, keep it away from ignition
sources, store it only in the closed original con-
tainer and keep it out of reach of children,
otherwise there is a risk of personal injury.
Comply with the instructions on the
Washer fluid reservoir
Ensure that washer fluid does not over-
flow or spill into the motor compartment
as this may damage the high voltage system and
the vehicle
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
:
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is
Capacity
With headlamp washer system:
approx. 3.3 US quarts/3.2 liters.
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