BMW 2004 X5 4.4i SAV Owner's Manual

Washer/Wiper system/Rain sensor

Intermittent mode

Not on vehicles with rain sensor.

You can set the wipe interval to four
stages with serrated dial 7.
In addition, the wipe interval is varied
automatically depending on road
speed.

Rain sensor

The rain sensor is positioned on the
windshield, directly in front of the inte-
rior rearview mirror.

To activate the rain sensor:
Move the lever to position 1 with the
ignition key in position 1 or higher. The
wipers travel once across the wind-
shield, regardless of the weather condi-
tions.

You can leave the lever permanently in
position 1. It is then only necessary to
activate the rain sensor from ignition
key position 1 and up.
To do this, turn serrated dial 7 briefly.

To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor:
Turn serrated dial 7.

Deactivating the rain sensor:
Move lever to position 0.

Deactivate the rain sensor when
passing through an automatic car

wash. Failure to do so could result in
damage caused by undesired wiper
activation.

Normal wipe

The system switches automatically to
intermittent mode when the vehicle is
stationary, not on vehicles with rain
sensor.

Fast wipe

The wipers operate at normal speed
when the vehicle is not moving, not on
vehicles with rain sensor.

Cleaning the windshield

The system sprays washer fluid against
the windshield and activates the wipers
for a brief period.

Special wash program

As with 5; several additional wash
cycles are carried out and the head-
lamps are cleaned

This program is recommended after you
have driven on extremely dirty roads.

Cleaning headlamps

With the special wash program 6

With every actuation of clean the
windshield 5 when the vehicle's
lighting is switched on, the head-
lamps will be cleaned at appropriate
intervals.