BMW X1 - PRODUCT CATALOGUE, Owner'S Manual

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Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle's lights are switched
on.
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated when‐
ever the ignition is switched on.
Rear window wiper
Overview
Switching on
Turn the outer switch upward.
▷ Resting position of the wiper, position 0.
▷ Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse
gear is engaged, the system switches to con‐
tinuous operation.
Clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
▷ In resting position: turn the switch downward,
arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to
its resting position when released.
▷ In intermittent mode: turn the switch further,
arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to
its intermittent position when released.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-out position enables the wipers to be
folded away from the windshield.
General information
Important, for instance when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condi‐
tions.
Safety information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded away
state, body parts can be jammed or damage
may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐
ers are folded in when switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a
risk of damage to property. Defrost the wind‐
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
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