washer fluid BMW 7 SERIES 2016 G11 Owner's Manual

Setting the interval time or sensitivity
of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
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.
WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is risk of an accident. Only use the
washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze if needed.◀
CAUTION
When the wiper water container is
empty, the wash pump cannot work as in‐
tended. There is risk of property damage. Do
not use the washer system when the wash wa‐
ter container is empty.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while operating readiness is
switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, damage may occur to parts of the vehicle or body parts can be jammed. There is
risk of injuries or risk of property damage.
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.◀1.Turn on operations.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press and hold wiper lever downward, until
the wipers stop in a close to vertical posi‐
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After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.1.Switch on drive readiness and press and
hold the wiper lever downward again.2.Wipers return to their resting position and
are ready again for operation.
Washer fluid
Information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is risk of fire and risk of injuries. Observe the
instructions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper‐
ating materials into different bottles. Store op‐
erating materials out of reach of children.
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 ratio limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concen‐
trate or the equivalent is recommended.◀
WARNING
Improperly executed work under the
hood can damage components and lead to a
safety risk. There is risk of accidents or risk of
property damage. Have work under the hood
be executed by a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.◀
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir in the engine compartment.
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.
Steptronic transmission
Information WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can put itself into
motion and roll away. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against
rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, observe the following:
▷Set the parking brake.▷On uphill grades or on a slope, turn the
front wheels in the direction of the curb.Seite 106ControlsDriving106
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Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Important features in the engine comp.
1Washer fluid reservoir2Jump-starting, positive battery terminal3Oil filler neck4Coolant reservoir, engine5Gasoline engine only: coolant reservoir, air
conditioning6Jump-starting, negative battery terminal7Vehicle identification numberSeite 271Engine compartmentMobility271
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 163
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 168
Acceleration Assistant, see Launch Control 106
Accessories and parts 7
Accident prevention, see Ac‐ tive Protection 160
Activated-charcoal filter 206
Activating gesture control 30
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 153
Active comfort chassis 201
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 168
Active damping adjust‐ ment 201
Active Protection 160
Active roll stabilization 202
Active seat ventilation 92
Active Steering, integral 166
Adaptive brake assistant 163
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 160
ADAPTIVE drive mode, see Driving Dynamics Con‐
trol 110
Adaptive Light Control 131
ADAPTIVE, see Driving Dy‐ namics Control 110
Additives, oil 275
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 76
After washing vehicle 292
Airbags 136
Airbags, indicator/warning light 137 Air circulation, see Recircu‐
lated-air mode 205
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 204
Air distribution, manual 205
Air flow, automatic climate control 205
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 206
Air pressure, tires 254
Air suspension 200
Alarm system 69
Alarm, unintentional 70
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 18
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 259
All-wheel-drive, see xDrive 165
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 216
Alternative oil types 275
Ambient air package 211
Ambient light 133, 134
Animal detection, see Night Vision 147
Antifreeze, washer fluid 106
Antilock Brake System, ABS 163
Anti-slip control, see DSC 163
Approved axle load 299
Arrival time 124
Ashtray 217
Ashtray, front 217
Ashtray, rear 218
Assistance when driving off 163 Attentiveness assistant 161
AUC Automatic Recirculating Air Control 205
Audio 6
AUTO H button 100
AUTO H button, see Auto‐ matic Hold 100
AUTO intensity 204
Automatic car wash 291
Automatic climate con‐ trol 203
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 168
Automatic Curb Monitor 85
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 138
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 130
Automatic Hold 100
Automatic locking 68
Automatic Recirculating Air Control AUC 205
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 63
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmis‐
sion 106
Automatic unlocking 68
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 204
AUTO program, intensity 204
Auto Start/Stop function 98
Average fuel consump‐ tion 124
Average speed 124
Axle loads, weights 299 Seite 302ReferenceEverything from A to Z302
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Tire sealant 260
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 254
Tires, run-flat tires 260
Tire tread 258
Tone 6
Tool 281
Top View, see Surround View 187
Total vehicle weight 299
Touchpad 26
Touchscreen 25
Tow fitting see tow-starting/ towing 289
Towing 289
Towing, see tow-starting/ towing 289
Tow-starting 289
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 264
Traction control 164
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 164
Traffic Jam Assist, see Steer‐ ing and lane guidance assis‐
tant 177
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 106
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 106
Transporting children safely 93
Tread, tires 258
Trip computer 125
Trip information, see onboard computer on the Control
Display 125
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 103
Trip odometer 123
Trip recorder, see Trip odom‐ eter 123
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 66
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 65 Trunk lid, hotel function 65
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 66
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 61
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 282
Turn signals, operation 103
U
Unintentional alarm 70
Units of measurement 39
Universal remote control 215
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 106
Unlocking, automatic 68
Unlocking, settings 67
Unlocking via door lock 62
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Updating software 46
Upholstery care 293
USB interface 221
V
Vanity mirror 217
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 166
Vehicle battery 284
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 284
Vehicle, break-in 234
Vehicle care 292
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 7
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 282
Vehicle paint 292
Vehicle status 126
Vehicle storage 294
Vehicle wash 291
Ventilation 206
Venting, see ventilation 206 Vent, see ventilation 206
Video 6
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Vitality programs 90
Vitalization programs, see Vi‐ tality programs 90
Voice activation system 33
W Warning against cross traf‐ fic 197
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 114
Warning displays, see Check Control 114
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot
Detection 153
Warning lamp in the exterior mirror, see crossing traffic
warning 197
Warning messages, see Check Control 114
Warning triangle 287
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 106
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 105
Washer system 103
Washing, vehicle 291
Water on roads 235
Weights 299
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 60
Welcome Light Carpet, see welcome lights 130
Welcome lights 130
Welcome screen 58
Wheel cleaner 293
Wheels, changing 258
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 254
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 268 Seite 311Everything from A to ZReference311
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Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐tor TPM 264
WiFi 45
WiFi connection 45
Window defroster, rear 206
Windows, powered 70
Windshield washer fluid 106
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 105
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 103
Windshield washer system, see washer/wiper sys‐
tem 103
Windshield wiper, see wiper system 103
Winter storage, care 294
Winter tires, suitable tires 259
Winter tires, tread 258
Wiper 103
Wiper blades, replacing 281
Wiper fluid 106
Wiper, fold-out position 105
Wiper system 103
WLAN connection 44
Wood, care 293
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 281
X
xDrive 165 Seite 312ReferenceEverything from A to Z312
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