BMW X3 2.5i, Owner'S Manual, Page: 39 / 126

Driving
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To use the automatic function again, move the
selector lever to the right into position D.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up. A malfunc-
tion has occurred in the transmission
system. Avoid heavy loads.
While it will still remain possible to move the
selector lever to any desired position, the trans-
mission will revert to its default mode with only
a limited number of forward gears.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Information on towing and jump starting, refer
to page
105 .
Turn signals/headlamp
flasher
1 High beams
2
Headlamp flasher
3 Turn signals
Atypically rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb has
gone out. After the ignition is switched off,
make sure that the roadside parking lamps have
not been left on.
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Signaling briefly
Press lever to resistance point and hold for as
long as you wish to signal.
Washer/wiper system/
rain sensor*
0 Wipers retracted
1 Intermittent or rain sensor operation
2 Normal wiper speed
3 Fast wipe
4 Brief wipe
5 Select interval time or set sensitivity of rain
sensor
Fold-out position
The right wiper is partially concealed by the
hood.
To move the wipers into a vertical position:
1. Switch on wipers in lever position 1.
2. When the wipers are approximately vertical,
move the ignition key to position 0.
For changing the wiper blades, refer to page 95 .
Fold the wipers back down onto the wind-
shield before you turn the ignition key to
position 1 or 2 again. If you do not, they could be
damaged.
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Intermittent mode
Not on vehicles with rain sensor.
You can set the wipe interval to four stages with
the serrated dial
5 .
In addition, the wipe interval is varied automati-
cally depending on road speed.