Washer Fluid - BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual

Windscreen washer jets
The windscreen washer jets are heated auto-
matically while the engine is running or the igni-
*
tion switched on .
Touring: rear window wiper
1
Intermittent wipe. When reverse gear is
engaged, continuous operation is activated.
2 Cleaning the rear window
The rear window wiper does not move if the
lever is in position 1 before the ignition is
switched on.
To switch on the rear window wiper:
1. Move the lever to its home position.
2. Select the desired position again.
Do not run the washer systems if the res-
ervoir for washer fluid is empty, or the
washer pump will be damaged.<

Washer fluid

Anti-freeze for the washer fluid is highly
flammable. Keep it away from possible
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.<
Filler neck for washer fluid
Only top up washer fluid when the engine
has cooled down. This prevents contact
with hot engine components. Otherwise, if the
fluid is spilled, there is a risk of fire and personal
safety is endangered.<
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All washer jets are served by a single reservoir.
When filling with water, to which anti-freeze has
been added if required, always follow the man-
ufacturer's instructions.
Mix the water and anti-freeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir, to make sure
the correct mixing ratio is
Capacity
Approx. 6 litres, approx. 10.6 Imp. pints.
Cruise control* for 4-cylinder
engines
The principle
You can use the cruise control if road speed is at
least approx. 30 km/h or 20 mph. The car then
memorises and maintains the speed that you
specify using the lever on the steering column.
Do not use cruise control if driving at con-
stant speed is prevented by adverse con-
ditions, e.g. by winding roads, heavy traffic or
poor surface conditions such as snow, rain, ice
or loose material. Otherwise you could lose
control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a
result.<
maintained.<