BMW 5 Series: Wiper system
General information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Switching on
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Press the lever up until the desired position is reached.
- Resting position of the wipers, position 0.
- Rain sensor, position 1.
- Normal wiper speed, position 2.
- Fast wiper speed, position 3.
When travel is interrupted with the wiper system switched on: when travel continues, the wipers resume at their previous speed.
Switching off and brief wipe
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Press the lever down.
- Switching off: press the lever down until it reaches its standard position.
- Brief wipe: press the lever down from the
standard position.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Rain sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall.
General information
The sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior mirror.
Safety information
NOTICE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.
There is a risk of damage to property. Deactivate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
Activating
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Press the lever up once from its standard position, arrow 1.
Wiping is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may not start.
Deactivating
Press the lever back into the standard position.
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
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Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity.
Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity.
Windshield washer system
Safety information
Warning
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There is a risk of accident. Only use the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.
NOTICE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the wash pump cannot work as intended. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use the washer system when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.
Cleaning the windshield
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Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windshield and activates the wipers briefly.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated while standby state is switched on.
Fold-away position of the wipers
Concept
The fold-away position enables the wipers to be folded away from the windshield.
General information
Important, for instance when changing the wiper blades or for folding away under frosty conditions.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damage may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipers are folded in when switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Folding away the wipers
1. Switch on standby state.
2. Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the wipers stop in a close to vertical position.
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3. Fold the wipers all the way away from the windshield.
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Folding down the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper system must be reactivated.
1. Fold the wipers back down onto the windshield.
2. Switch on standby state and press and hold the wiper lever down again.
3. Wipers return to their resting position and are ready again for operation.
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Washer fluid
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reservoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze
Steptronic transmission
Concept
The Steptronic transmission combines the functions
of an automatic transmission with the possibility
of manual shifting, if needed.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to
Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operation.
All gears for forward travel are activated automatically.
R is reverse
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is sta
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Concept
Blind spot collision warning detects vehicles in
the blind spot or vehicles approaching from behind
in the adjacent lane. A warning is issued in
various gradations in these situations.
General information
Two radar sensors in the rear bumper monitor
the area behind and next to the vehicle w
Warning and braking function
Displays
Early warning:
Vehicle symbol lights up red
Increase distance and brake if necessary
Acute warning:
Vehicle symbol flashes red and a signal
sounds
Request for intervention by braking and
evasive action, if required
Acute warning:
Person symbol flashes red and a s
