wiper fluid BMW 128I CONVERTIBLE 2008 E88 Owner's Manual

Driving
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Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button, arrow3. The LED in the but-
ton lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumb wheel5.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow3.
The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-
ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do
so could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on the
windshield. If you do, your vision could be
obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid
reservoir is empty, otherwise you will damage
the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
automatically
* while the engine is running or
the ignition is switched on.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Therefore, keep it away from ignition
sources and only store it in the closed original
container that is kept out of reach of children,
otherwise there is a risk of personal injury.
Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.<
Washer fluid filler neck
O nly refill was her fluid when the engine is
cool to avoid contact with hot engine
parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire
hazard and a risk to personal safety.<
All washer nozzles are supplied with washer
fluid by the same reservoir.
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling
the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 6.3USquarts/6liters.

Everything from A - Z
246 Calling
– from phone book183
– from Top 8 list184
– redialing184
Can holders, refer to Cup
holders107
Capacities239
Capacity of the cargo bay239
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery227
Car care, refer to Care219
"Car Data"69
Care219
– automatic car washes219
– care products219
– carpets221
– CD/DVD drives222
– chrome parts221
– convertible top220
– displays222
– exterior219
– fine wood parts222
– headlamps220
– high-pressure washer219
– interior221
– leather221
– light-alloy wheels221
– paintwork220
– plastic parts222
– rubber seals221
– safety belts222
– sensors and cameras222
– upholstery and cloth
trim221
– washing the car
manually220
– windows220
– wiper blades220
Cargo, securing118
Cargo bay
– capacity239
– convenient access37
– enlarging, refer to Through-
loading system108
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps95
– lid, refer to Luggage
compartment lid33
– opening from outside33Cargo bay lid, refer to
Luggage compartment
lid33
Cargo bay net, refer to
Securing cargo118
Cargo loading
– securing cargo118
– stowing cargo117
– vehicle117
Car jack
– jacking points227
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
Car phone176
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest107
– refer to Mobile phone176
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio154
Car shampoo222
Car wash116
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system115
"Categories" for satellite
radio161
"CD"150,163
CD changer163
– compressed audio files163
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse167
– installation location167
– playing a track165
– random order166
– repeating a track166
– selecting a CD163
– selecting a track164
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151CD player163
– compressed audio files163
– controls150
– fast forward/reverse167
– playing a track165
– random order166
– repeating a track166
– selecting a track164
– switching on/off150
– tone control151
– volume151
Center armrest107
Center brake lamp, replacing
bulb226
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control28
"Central locking"30,50
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside
29
Central locking system29
– convenient access36
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing the language on the
Control Display80
Changing wheels226
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment213
Check Control77
"Check Control
messages"78
Checking oil level213
Child-restraint fixing system
LATCH56
Child-restraint systems55
Child seats55
Chrome parts222
Chrome polish222
Cigarette lighter108
Cleaning headlamps64
– washer fluid64
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care219
"Climate"98

Everything from A - Z
258 Turn, indicating
– triple turn signal63
Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions237
Turn signals62
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs225
Tying down loads, refer to
Cargo loading118
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR208
"Units"71
Units of measure
– average fuel
consumption71
– temperature71
Universal garage door opener,
refer to Integrated universal
remote control103
Universal remote control103
Unlatching, refer to
Unlocking29
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside29
– luggage compartment lid37
– without remote control, refer
to Convenient access36
Unlocking without a key, refer
to Convenient access36
"Update services"194,196
USB-audio interface170
"USB" for audio
mode169,171
V
Vehicle
– battery227
– breaking in114
– cargo loading117
– decommissioning, refer to
Vehicle storage
– dimensions237
– Identification Number, refer
to Engine compartment213
– parking59
– weight239
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking30
Vehicle jack227
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position144
Vehicle storage222
Ventilation100
– draft-free100
Ventilation when parked, refer
to Parked car ventilation101
Vents, refer to Ventilation100
"Vent settings"98
Voice commands
– overview23
– short commands240
Voice instructions from
navigation system140
– muting54,140
– repeating54,140
– switching on/off54,140
– volume140
Voice phone book188
Volume150
– audio sources150
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities239
– mobile phone181
– speed-dependent
control151
– voice instructions140
Volume distribution
– front/rear151
– left/right151
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control77
Warning triangle230
Washer fluid64
– content of the reservoir64
Washer fluid filler neck64
Waste tray, refer to
Ashtray107
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water116
Water penetration219,220
Waveband with the radio154
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth209
Weights239
Welcome lamps92
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions237
Wheels, new210
Wheels and tires204
Width, refer to
Dimensions237
Windows38
– convenient operation30
– convenient operation with
convenient access36
– opening, closing38
– pinch protection system39
Windows, defrosting and
removing condensation100
Windshield
– cleaning64
– defrosting and removing
condensation100
Windshield wash
– filling capacity, reservoir239
Windshield washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid filler
neck64
Windshield washer system63
– washer fluid64
– washer nozzles64
Windshield wiper blades,
changing223