Mini COUNTRYMAN 2018, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Rear wiper
Overview
Switching on rear window wiper
Turn the outer switch upwards.
– Rest position of the wiper, position 0.
– Intermittent operation, arrow 1: engag-
ing reverse gear activates continuous
operation.
Cleaning rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direc-
tion.
– In rest position: turn the switch down-
ward, arrow 3. The switch automatically
returns to its rest position when re-
leased.
– In intermittent operation: turn the
switch further, arrow 2. The switch au-
tomatically returns to its intermittent
position when released.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Principle
In the fold-out position, the wipers can be
folded away from the windscreen.
General
Helpful, for example for replacing the wiper
blades or folding them out in the event of
frost.
Safety notes
WARNING
If the wipers start moving when they are
folded away from the windscreen, parts of
the body may become trapped or the vehi-
cle may be damaged. There is a danger of
injury or damage to property. Make sure
that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are folded away from the wind-
screen, and that the wipers are in contact
with the windscreen when switching on.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windscreen,
switching them on may cause the wiper
blades to tear off and the wiper motor to
overheat. There is a danger of damage to
property. Defrost the windscreen before
switching on the wipers.
Folding out the wipers
1. Switch ignition on and back off again.
2. Press the wiper lever upwards beyond
the resistance point and hold it there for
approximately 3 seconds until the wip-
ers come to a standstill in a nearly verti-
cal position.
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