windshield wipers BMW 330I SEDAN 2005 E90 Owner's Manual

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11Reference
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
7Instrument cluster12
10Ignition lock49
11Buttons
* on the steering wheel12Horn: the entire surface
13Steering wheel adjustment44
15Releasing the hood180
16Opening the luggage compartment lid
*
6
Turn signals53
High beams, headlamp flasher86
Roadside parking lamps
*86
Computer65
Settings and information about the
vehicle68
Instrument lighting87
8
Windshield wipers54
Rain sensor
*54
9Switching the ignition on/off and
starting/stopping the engine49
Telephone
*:
>Press briefly: receiving and
ending a call, starting dialing
*
for a selected number
>Press longer: redialing
Volume
Activating/deactivating voice com-
mand system
*
Switching radio stations
Selecting music tracks
Scrolling through phone book
Individually programmable45
Individually programmable45
14
Cruise control*55
Active cruise control
*57

Driving
54
Wiper system
1Switching on wipers
2Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor
*
4Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
5Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sen-
sitivity of the rain sensor
Switching on wipers
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to operation in the inter-
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance
point.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor*
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The
sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press button 3. The LED in the button lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Slide switch5 up or down.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press button 3 again. 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 lever 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 switched on.

Mobility
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nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
1.Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at an
increased idle speed.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have your BMW center check and
recharge the battery.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting, towing away
Always observe all applicable towing laws
and regulations.<
Never allow passengers to ride in a towed
vehicle for any reason.<
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
on the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW.
It is stored in the onboard tool kit underneath
the cover on the right-hand side of the luggage
compartment, refer to page187.
In order to avoid damaging the tow fitting and
the vehicle, please follow these instructions:
use only the tow fitting provided with the vehi-
cle and screw it all the way in. Use the tow fitting
for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral loading of
the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the
tow fitting.
Access to screw thread
Rectangular cover panel in bumper:
Press on the upper edges of the cover panel.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page49, as the low beams, tail
lamps, turn signals and windshield wipers
would no longer be available. If the electrical
system fails, do not attempt to tow away or tow-
start the vehicle. The electric steering wheel
lock cannot be disengaged and the car is not
steerable. Jump starting, refer to page194.
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend-
ing on local regulations.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.

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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Ventilation92
– draft-free92
– in the rear92
Vents, refer to Ventilation92
"Vent settings"90
Voice command
– overview22
Voice input
– short commands202
Voice instructions for
navigation system127
– muting45
– repeating45,128
– switching on/off127
– volume128
Voice phone book158
Volume134
– audio sources134
– portable phone153
– voice instructions128
Volume control
– speed-dependent
adjustment135
Volume of luggage
compartment201
W
Warning and indicator
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control73
Warning triangle194
Washer fluid55
– content of the reservoir55
Washer fluid reservoir55
Washing the car, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray98
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water107
Waveband138
"WB"134,141
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth177
Weights201
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions200Wheels, new178
Wheels and tires170
Width, refer to
Dimensions200
Windows35
– anti-trapping mechanism35
– convenience operation30
– opening, closing35
– safety switch36
Windshield
– cleaning54
– defrosting and removing
condensation91
Windshield defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows91
Windshield washer fluid
reservoir, refer to Washer
fluid55
Windshield washer system54
– washer fluid55
– washer nozzles54
Windshield wiper blades,
changing187
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system54
Winter tires179
– setting speed limit75
– storage179
Wiper blade replacement187
Wiper system54
"With highways" for
navigation123
Word-matching principle for
navigation124
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit187
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulbs187