Mini CONVERTIBLE, Owner'S Manual

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Intermittent operation or rain
sensor
Principle
The rain sensor automatically controls the
wiper operation depending on the intensity
of the rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, di-
rectly in front of the interior mirror. With-
out the rain sensor, the interval of the wiper
operation is predefined.
Safety information
NOTICE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in car
washes. There is a risk of damage to prop-
erty, among other potential damage. Deac-
tivate the rain sensor in car washes.
Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Wiping operation is started.
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor:
the LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
In frosty conditions, wiping operation may
not start.
If a journey is interrupted with the rain sen-
sor switched on: if the trip is resumed
within approx. 15 minutes, the rain sensor
is automatically activated again.
Setting the interval period or
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
With deactivated rain sensor: set the inter-
val period.
With activated rain sensor: set the rain sen-
sor sensitivity.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the
rain sensor.
Windshield washer system
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win-
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is a risk of accident. Only use
the washer systems, if the washer fluid
cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-
freeze, if needed.
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