BMW 5 Series: Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen
onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀
Switching on
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
▷ Brief wipe: press down once.
▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down once.
▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Rain sensor
The concept The time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview m ...See also:
Opening theWindows and Moonroof with the Remote Transmitter
You can open both windows and the
moonroof (if equipped) from the
outside with the remote transmitter.
1. Press the UNLOCK button once
to unlock the driver’s door.
2. Press the UNLOCK butt ...
General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of the
vehicle, general maintenance should be performed
regularly as prescribed in this section. If
you detect any unusual sounds, vibrations or
smells, be s ...
If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
Adult-Size Occupant
If a person of adult-size is sitting in
the front outboard passenger seat,
but the off indicator is lit, it could be
because that person is not sitting
properly in the seat. Use the
follow ...