BMW 318D, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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If a journey is interrupted with the wiper system
switched on: when the journey is resumed, the
wipers continue operating at the previously set
level.
Switching off and flick-wiping
Press the lever down.
▷ To switch off: press the lever downwards to
the home position.
▷ To flick-wipe: press the lever downwards
from the home position.
The lever returns to the home position when
released.
Rain sensor
Principle
The rain sensor automatically controls the wiper
operation depending on the level of rainfall.
General
The sensor is mounted on the windscreen, di‐
rectly in front of the rear-view mirror.
Safety note
NOTE
In car washes, the wipers may inadvertently
start moving if the rain sensor is activated.
There is a risk of material damage. Deactivate
the rain sensor in car washes.
Activating
Press the lever upwards once from the home po‐
sition, arrow 1.
Wiping is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
If there is frost, wiping may not start.
Deactivating
Press the lever back to the home position.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the knurled wheel to set the sensitivity of
the rain sensor.
Upwards: high sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Downwards: low sensitivity of the rain sensor.
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