Mini CONVERTIBLE, Owner'S Manual

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NOTICE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty,
the washer pump cannot work as intended.
There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Do not use
the washer system when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever.
The washer fluid is sprayed on the wind-
shield, and the wipers are turned on briefly.
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated
whenever the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Principle
The fold-out position enables the wipers to
be folded out from the windshield.
General information
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for instance.
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 wipers 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 motor can overheat when switching
on. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Defrost the
windshield prior to switching the wipers
on.
Folding out the wipers
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.
2. Press the wiper lever up past the point
of resistance and hold it for approx.
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