wiper fluid BMW 2 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2015 F23 Owner's Manual

Clean the windshield, headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.
1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are activated.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
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Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Manual transmission
Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise, inad‐
vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear could lead
to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the selector
lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐
verse gear.
Steptronic transmission
Selector lever positions
D Drive Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car
washes, e.g.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 67, selector lever position P is engaged
automatically.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:▷After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to
page 67, or when the ignition is switched
off, refer to page 67, and when selector
lever position R or D is set.▷With the ignition off, if selector lever posi‐
tion N is set.▷If the driver's safety belt is released, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake
pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is
stationary and selector lever position D or
R is set.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐
lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve‐
hicle may begin to move.
Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Step on the accelerator pedal
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Turn signals, operation 71
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 200
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 92
Universal remote control 143
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 76
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 212
USB interface 148
V
Vanity mirror 147
Variable sport steering 119
Vehicle battery 202
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 202
Vehicle, break-in 156
Vehicle care 211
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 202
Vehicle paint 211
Vehicle storage 214
Vehicle wash 210
Ventilation 141
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 141
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 27 W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 81
Warning displays, see Check Control 81
Warning messages, see Check Control 81
Warning triangle 205
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 74
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 74
Washer system 72
Washing, vehicle 210
Water on roads 157
Weights 218
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 94
Wheel cleaner 213
Wheels, changing 180
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 174
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Wind deflector 51
Window defroster, rear 136, 140
Windows, powered 46
Windshield washer fluid 74
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 74
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 72
Windshield wiper 72
Winter storage, care 214
Winter tires, suitable tires 181
Winter tires, tread 180
Wiper 72
Wiper blades, replacing 195
Wiper fluid 74
Wiper, fold-out position 74 Wiper system 72
Wood, care 213
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 195
X
xDrive 118
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 198 Seite 228ReferenceEverything from A to Z228
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