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:
Resetting the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the roller
sunblinds
Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblinds if the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
or the roller sunblinds do not move smoothly.
•► Turn ...
Resetting
If the battery has been disconnected, the auto open function must be reset so
that it will work properly.
1. Gently raise the front section of the button to close the window and hold
it for one s ...
Indicator, information, and warning symbols
Indicator and warning symbols
1 - High beam and turn signal indicators
2 - Indicator and warning symbols
3 - Information symbols
4 - Indicator and warning symbols ...
