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:
Fog light switch (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the
position, then turn the fog light switch
to the position.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in the AUTOposition, t ...
Diesel
Fuel grade
Only refuel with ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15 ppm SULFUR
MAXIMUM). Using other diesel fuels could
result in increased wear and damage to the
engine and/or exhaust system. ...
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharge.
•► Connect a trickle charger.
You can obtain information about trickle
c ...
