BMW 2004 X5 4.8is SAV Manual De Propietario

Washer/wiper system/rain sensor

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 stationary, 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 cleaning the
windshield 5 when the vehicle's light-
ing is switched on, the headlamps
will be cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.

Do not use the washers if there
is any danger that the fluid will

freeze on the windshield. If you do so,
your vision could be obscured. There-
fore use antifreeze, refer to page

148

Do not actuate washer systems when
the fluid reservoir is empty, as other-
wise the washer pump will be dam-
aged.

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer jets are warmed
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.