BMW 318D, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Windscreen washer
Safety notes
WARNING
At low temperatures, the washer fluid can
freeze onto the windscreen and restrict visibil‐
ity. There is a risk of accident. 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 risk of material damage. Do not use
the washer system with the washer fluid reser‐
voir empty.
Cleaning the windscreen
Pull the lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windscreen di‐
rectly in front of the wiper blade as the wipers
move up.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Principle
In the fold-out position, the wipers can be folded
away from the windscreen.
General
This is necessary for example when replacing the
wiper blades or to keep them away from the
windscreen when there is frost.
Safety notes
WARNING
If the wipers start moving when they are folded
away from the windscreen, parts of the body
may become trapped or the vehicle may be
damaged. There is a danger of injury or dam‐
age to property. Make sure that the vehicle is
switched off when the wipers are folded away
from the windscreen, 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 risk of material damage. Defrost the
windscreen before switching on the wipers.
Folding out the wipers
1. Switch on standby state.
2. Press the wiper lever down and hold until the
wipers stop in an approximately vertical posi‐
tion.
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