wiper fluid BMW 528I XDRIVE SEDAN 2009 E60 Owner's Manual

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Wiper system
1Switching on wipers
2Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3Activating/deactivating rain sensor
4Cleaning windshield, headlamps and
BMW Night Vision camera
*
5Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Switching on wipers
Pull the lever upward, arrow1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system reverts to operation in the intermit-
tent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance
point.
The system reverts to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Rain sensor
The wiper operation is controlled automatically
as a function of the rain intensity. The rain sen-
sor is located on the windshield, directly in front
of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating rain sensor
Press the button, arrow3. The LED in the but-
ton lights up.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Turn the knurled wheel5.
Deactivating rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow3. The LED goes
out.
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash. Failure to
do so could result in damage caused by undes-
ired wiper operation.<
Cleaning windshield, headlamps* and
BMW Night Vision camera*
Pull the lever, arrow4.
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
With the vehicle lighting switched on, the head-
lamps and the BMW Night Vision camera are
also cleaned simultaneously at suitable inter-
vals.
Do not use the washing mechanisms if
there is any danger that the fluid will
freeze on the windshield. If you do so, your
vision could be obscured. To avoid freezing,
use a washer fluid antifreeze, refer to Washer
fluid. Do not use washing mechanisms when
the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise
you will damage the washer pump.<

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Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
when the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
Sports Wagon:
Rear window wiper
1Intermittent mode. When reverse gear is
engaged, continuous operation is switched
on automatically
2Cleaning the rear window
Do not use washing mechanisms when
the washer fluid reservoir is empty, other-
wise you will damage the washer pump.<
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For
this reason, keep it away from ignition
sources and store only in the closed original
container out of reach of children. Otherwise,
there is the danger of bodily injury. Always
observe the instructions for use provided on the
containers.<
Filler neck for washer fluid
Only add washer fluid with the engine
cooled down to exclude contact with hot
engine components. Otherwise there is a dan-
ger of fire and to personal safety if the fluid is
spilled. voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix
the washer fluid before filling.<
Capacity
Sedan:
Approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters, with headlamp
washer system
* approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.
Sports Wagon: approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept
The cruise control is available for use at speeds
of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The
vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you
set using the lever mounted on the steering col-
umn. To maintain the specified speed, the sys-
tem brakes if the engine braking effect is not
sufficient on a downhill grade. Speed can drop
on uphill grades if the engine output is insuffi-
cient.
Do not use the cruise control under driv-
ing conditions that do not permit a con-
stant speed, e.g. when driving on winding
roads, in heavy traffic or in poor road conditions
such as snow, rain, ice, loose road surface, and
poor visibility. Otherwise you could loose con-
trol of the vehicle and cause an accident.<

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You can find valuable information on this topic
under Care, starting on page239.
528i xDrive, 535i xDrive
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is a dan-
ger of damaging chassis parts.<
Rear window wiper*
The rear window wiper can be damaged in car
washes. Take appropriate protective measures;
ask the car wash operator if necessary.
Automatic and sport automatic
transmission
Follow the instructions on page63 so that the
vehicle can roll.
Cargo loading
To avoid loading the tires beyond their
approved carrying capacity, never over-
load the vehicle. Overloading can lead to over-
heating and increases the rate at which damage
develops inside the tires. The ultimate result
can assume the form of a sudden blow-out.<
Make sure that no fluids leak in the cargo
bay; otherwise the vehicle could be dam-
aged.<
Determining loading limit
1.Locate the following statement on your
vehicle's placard
*:
The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX lbs. or YYY kg, as otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and unstable driving con-
ditions may result.<
2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX lbs. or YYY kg.
4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the XXX amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150-lb. pas-
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs.:
1,400 lbs. minus 750 lbs. = 650 lbs.
5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of
the load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how this
may reduce the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The permissible load is the total of the weight of
occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the
weight of occupants, the less cargo/luggage
can be transported.

Care
240 When using high-pressure cleaning jets,
do not remain in one place for a long time
and be sure to maintain a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm from sensors, e.g. Park Distance
Control sensors or radar sensors.<
Hand washing
When washing the vehicle by hand, use plenty
of water and car washing shampoo. Clean the
vehicle with gentle pressure using a sponge or a
washing brush.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unwanted wiper operation.<
Follow local guidelines for washing vehi-
cles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with plenty of
water.
Use a window de-icer to remove accumulated
ice and snow, not a scraper.
Windows
Use a glass cleaner to clean the inside and out-
side surfaces of the windows and the glass sur-
faces of the mirrors.
Do not use quartz-containing cleansers
to clean glass surfaces of the mirrors.<
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
prevent streaking.
The presence of wax and sealant residues
and dirt on the windows leads to streaking
during wiper operation and results in premature
wear on wiper blades as well as interference
with the rain sensor.<
Caring for the vehicle finish
Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value
and protects the paint from the long-term
effects of aggressive substances.Regionally occurring environmental factors can
affect and damage vehicle finish. It is therefore
important to tailor the frequency and extent of
your car care accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly aggressive
substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid, tree resin, or bird droppings; other-
wise, they may damage your paint.
Repairing paint damage
Repair stone damage or scratches imme-
diately, depending on the severity of the
damage, to prevent the formation of rust.<
BMW recommends having paint damage pro-
fessionally repaired using Genuine BMW finish
materials in accordance with factory guidelines.
Waxing
Sealant is required when w a t e r n o l o ng e r b e a ds
on the clean surface of the paint. Use only prod-
ucts that contain carnauba wax or synthetic wax
to seal your finish.
Rubber gaskets
Treat only with water or a rubber care product.
To avoid noise or damage, do not use
products that contain silicone to care for
rubber gaskets.<
Chrome components
Particularly after exposure to road salt, thor-
oughly cleanse parts like the radiator grille, door
handles, or window frames with plenty of water
with shampoo added to it. For additional treat-
ment, use chrome polish.
Alloy wheels
Depending on your system, braking can gener-
ate dust, which settles on the light-alloy wheels.
Remove this dust regularly with acid-free wheel
cleaner.
Do not use aggressive, acid-containing,
strongly alkaline, or coarse cleansers and
do not use steam cleaners at temperatures
greater than 1407/606; otherwise you may
damage your vehicle.<

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Mobility
Flat tire
– changing wheels248
– compact wheel250
– Flat Tire Monitor95,96
– refer to Tire condition229
– run-flat tires96,98,229
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor97
– warning lamp96,98
Flat Tire Monitor95
– false alarms95
– initializing system95
– snow chains231
– system limits95
– warning lamp96
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid70
"FM", reception
range168,172
FM, waveband172
Fog lamps112
– indicator lamp13,112
Folding rear backrest127
– Sports Wagon128
Folding rear backrest, Sports
Wagon128
Fold-over rear backrest127
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely136
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps112
Forward, fast
– CD changer186
– CD player186
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive93
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria154
Front airbags100
Front armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front123
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating101
Front seat adjustment48
"FTM"96
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor95Fuel221
– average consumption80
– display80
– high-quality brands221
– quality221
– specifications221
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities264
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge80
Fuel consumption display
– computer, average fuel
consumption80
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge80
Fuel-efficient driving
– refer to Energy control80
– refer to Saving fuel134
Fuel filler door220
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction220
Full mobile phone preparation
package194
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off22
"Full screen" with BMW Night
Vision106
Fuses251
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control121
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel221
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge80
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission64
General driving
notes134,135Glass sunroof, electric43
– convenient operation from
outside34
– convenient operation with
comfort access41
– moving manually44
– remote control33
Glove compartment123
– lighting123
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system142
Grills, refer to Ventilation118
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights263
H
Halogen lamps245
Handbrake64
– indicator lamp13,64
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing240
Hazard warning flashers15
"HDC"93
HDC Hill Descent Control93
"HDC on"93
"HDC on / off"57
"HD radio"176
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio176
Head airbags100
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities264
Headlamp control,
automatic108
Headlamp flasher68
Headlamps108
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system69
– filler neck for washer
fluid233
– replacing bulbs245
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light110

Everything from A to Z
288 Units
– average fuel
consumption89
– temperature89
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control121
Universal remote control121
"Unlock button"32
Unlocking
– from inside35
– from outside32
– setting unlocking
behavior32
– without key, refer to Comfort
access40
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access40
"Update services"215
USB-audio interface/mobile
phone audio interface189
"USB" in audio mode190
"Use current location as
address"152,154
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal251
– refer to Replacing battery42
Using turn signals68
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting250
Vehicle
– battery251
– breaking-in134
– loading137
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions261
– parking63
– weights263
"Vehicle / Tires" in
unlokking32
Vehicle care, refer to Care239
Vehicle jack249
– jacking points250Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position163
Ventilation118
– draft-free118
– in rear118
– while stationary118
Venting, refer to
Ventilation118
Vent outlets114
– refer to Ventilation118
Vent outlets of automatic
climate control114
Vents, refer to Ventilation118
"Vent settings"116
Viscosity235
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions159
Voice command system
– overview24
– short commands265
Voice instructions for
navigation system159
– muting57
– repeating57,160
– switching on/off57,159
– volume160
Voice phone book206
Volume168
– audio sources168
– cargo bay263
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities264
– mobile phone200
– setting speed-
dependent170
– voice instructions160
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities264
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control84Warning on leaving lane, refer
to Leaving lane warning106
Warning triangle253
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models237
Washer fluid70
– capacity of the reservoir70
Waste container, refer to
Ashtray125
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water136
Water penetration239,240
Waveband for radio172
"WB"168,176
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth229
Weather news flashes176
Website BMW4
Weights263
Welcome lamps108
"Welcome light"109
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires229
Wheel/tire damage229
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions261
Wheels and tires222
Width, refer to
Dimensions261
Windows42
– convenient operation33
– convenient operation from
outside34
– convenient operation with
comfort access41
– rear window, Sports
Wagon37
– safety switch43
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system69
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows116
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display102

Reference 289
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor69
– capacities, reservoir264
– filler neck for washer
fluid233
– rear window70
– washer fluid70
– windshield washer
nozzles70
– wiper system69
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system69
– wiper blade
replacement243
Winter tires230
– setting speed limit86
– storage230
Wiper blades
– replacement243
Wiper system69
– rain sensor69
– washer fluid70
– windshield washer
nozzles70
"With highways" in
navigation155
Word matching principle for
navigation155
Working in the engine
compartment232
Wrenches/screwdrivers, refer
to Onboard toolkit243
X
xDrive93
Xenon lamps245
– replacing bulbs245
Y
Your individual vehicle
– programmable buttons on
steering wheel56
– settings, refer to Personal
Profile31
Z
"Zoom" with BMW Night
Vision106