BMW M3 Convertible, Owner'S Manual

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0 Wipers retracted
1 Clean windshield and headlamps
Clean windshield and headlamps*
The system sprays washer fluid against
the windshield and activates the wipers
for a brief period.
When the vehicle's lighting system is
switched on, the headlamps will also be
cleaned at reasonable intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is
any danger that the fluid will
freeze on the windshield, as your vision
could be obscured. Always use a wind-
shield washer antifreeze in cold
weather. Refer to page
126 .
Do not use the washers if the fluid res-
ervoir is empty, as the washer pump
will otherwise be damaged.
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Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer jets are warmed
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
Cruise control
You can store and automatically main-
tain any desired vehicle speed above
approx. 20 mph / 30 km/h.
The cruise control is available whenever
the engine is running and the system
has been activated.
To activate the system
In ignition key position 2:
Press the button in the steering wheel.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on, refer to page
21 . You
can now use the cruise control.
Do not use cruise control on twist-
ing roads, when high traffic den-
sity prevents driving at a constant
speed, or when the road surface is slick
– snow, rain, ice – or loose – rocks or
gravel, sand.
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To deactivate the system
Press the button as often as needed
until the indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Cruise control is also deactivated when
the ignition key is in position 0.
Washer/wiper system/Rain sensor*
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