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 ...
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Power steering fluid
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT MAX range on the power steering
fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 122° - 176°F (50° - 80°C) or using the
COLD MAX range on the power st ...
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
Regardless of whether the driver and front
passenger have fastened their seat belts
already, the seat belt warning lamp
lights up for 6 seconds after every engine
start. It then goes out if t ...
Emissions inspection and maintenance programs
In some localities, it may be a legal
requirement to passan inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an ...
