BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper User Manual
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WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM
windshield wipers are automatically con-
trolled depending on the amount of mois-
ture, including snow, on the windshield.
trolled depending on the amount of mois-
ture, including snow, on the windshield.
To activate the rain sensor:
From ignition key position 1:
Lever in position 1.
The wipers move over the windshield once.
The wipers move over the windshield once.
To deactivate the rain sensor:
Put lever in position 0.
Switch the rain sensor off when pass-
ing through an automatic car wash.
ing through an automatic car wash.
Failure to do so could result in damage
caused by undesired wiper activation.
caused by undesired wiper activation.
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Normal wiper speed
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch automatically to intermittent wip-
ing.
switch automatically to intermittent wip-
ing.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.
deactivated.
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Fast wiper speed
When the vehicle is stationary, the wipers
switch automatically to normal wiper
speed.
switch automatically to normal wiper
speed.
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.
deactivated.
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Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield. The wipers are automatically
activated for a brief period.
windshield. The wipers are automatically
activated for a brief period.
When the vehicle lighting is on, the head-
lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.
lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on
danger that the fluid will freeze on
the windshield. For this reason, use an anti-
freeze agent, refer to page
freeze agent, refer to page
Do not use the washers when the reservoir
is empty, since this could cause damage to
the washing pump.
is empty, since this could cause damage to
the washing pump.
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Heated windshield washer jets*
The windshield washer jets are heated
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
Rear window wiper*
6 Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap to position 6.
The rear window wiper moves across the
window a number of times before
switching to intermittent operation
The rear window wiper moves across the
window a number of times before
switching to intermittent operation
Cleaning the rear window*
7 Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap to position 7 and hold in
place
place
8 In lever position 0:
Turn the cap to position 8 and hold in
place
place
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