BMW M3 2001, Manual

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Index
Data
Technology
Repairs
Car care
Controls
Overview
Washer/Wiper system Rear window defroster Cruise control
Do not use the washers when the reser-
voir is empty, since this could cause
damage to the washer pump.
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Clean the headlamps
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When the vehicle's lighting system is
switched on, the headlamps will also be
cleaned every fifth time the automatic
windshield washer is activated.
Windshield washer jets
The windshield washer jets are warmed
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
To activate
Press the button: as long as the indi-
cator lamp remains on, the rear window
defroster continues at high output
(rapid thaw).
After the indicator lamp goes out, the
defroster continues operating at
reduced power for a limited period
before deactivating automatically.
To deactivate
If the indicator lamp is still on, press the
button.
Starting at about 20 mph (30 km/h), you
can maintain and store any vehicle
speed that you specify.
You can use cruise control whenever
the system is active while the engine is
running.
1 Accelerate and store
2 Decelerate and store
3 Activate/interrupt/deactivate the
system
4 Recall the stored speed.
To activate the system
From ignition key position 2.
Press switch 3 and the indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster (refer to page
22 )
will come on. You can now use the
cruise control.