windshield wipers BMW X5 3.0I 2006 E53 Owner's Manual

OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
69n
Washer/wiper system/rain sensor
*
0 Wipers retracted
1 Intermittent mode or rain sensor
2Normal wipe
3Fast wipe
4Brief wipe
5 Windshield washing
6 Special wash program
*
7 Knurled wheel for control of the wipe
interval or the sensitivity of the rain
sensor530de324
Fold-out positionThe left wiper is partially concealed by
the hood. To bring the wipers to roughly
a vertical position, which is important
when changing the wiper blades or
when folding the wipers out during
frosty weather, for example, proceed as
follows:
>With the lever in position 1, switch off
the ignition as soon as the wipers
come to a stop.
If equipped with a rain sensor:
1. Switch on the wipers with the lever in
position 1, 2 or 4
2. When the wipers are roughly vertical,
switch the ignition off.
For changing the wiper blades, refer to
page160.
Fold the wipers back down onto
the windshield before you turn the
ignition key to position 1 or 2 again. If
you do not, they could be damaged.<
Intermittent mode Not provided in vehicles with rain sen-
sor.
You can set the wipe interval to four
stages with the knurled wheel 7.
In addition, the wipe interval is varied
automatically depending on road
speed. Rain sensor The rain sensor automatically controls
the wiper operation as a function of the
rain intensity. It is located on the wind-
shield, directly in front of the interior
rearview mirror.
To activate the rain sensor:
Move the lever to position 1 as of igni-
tion key position 1. The wipers travel
once across the windshield, regardless
of the weather conditions.
You can leave the lever permanently in
position 1. It is then only necessary to
activate the rain sensor as of ignition
key position 1.
To do this, turn the knurled wheel 7
briefly.

70n
Washer/wiper system/rain sensor
*
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain
sensor:
Turn the knurled wheel 7.
To deactivate the rain sensor:
Move the lever to position 0.
Deactivate the rain sensor when
passing through an automatic car
wash. Failure to do so could result in
damage caused by undesired wiper
activation.< Normal wipe The system switches automatically to
intermittent mode when the vehicle is
stationary, not on vehicles with rain
sensor. Fast wipe The wipers operate at normal speed
when the vehicle is not moving, not on
vehicles with rain sensor. Windshield washing The system sprays washer fluid against
the windshield and activates the wipers
for a brief period.
Special wash program
*
As with 5; several additional wash
cycles are carried out and the head-
lamps are cleaned
*.
This program is recommended after you
have driven on extremely dirty roads.
Headlamp washing
*
>With the special wash program 6
>At appropriate intervals, the head-
lamps will also be cleaned upon actu-
ation of the windshield washer func-
tion 5 while the vehicle's headlamps
are switched on.
Do not use the washers if there
is any danger that the fluid will
freeze on the windshield. If you do so,
your vision could be obscured. Use
antifreeze to prevent this, refer to
page152.
Do not actuate washer systems when
the fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise,
the washer pump will be damaged.<
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer jets are heated
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.

160n
Under the cargo floor cover in a pocket.
530us106
Front 1. Move the wiper to a fold-out position,
refer to page69
2. Lift the wiper arm and press the
securing spring, refer to arrow
3. Pull the wiper blade off toward the
wiper arm
4. Insert the new blade and snap it into
place.
Fold the wipers back down onto
the windshield before you turn the
ignition key to position 1 or 2 again. If
you do not, they could be damaged.< 530de300
Rear 1. Hold the wiper blade on the window
and remove/unclip the wiper arm at
the articulated joint, refer to arrow
2. Insert a new wiper blade and press it
on/clip it into the wiper arm.
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW.< 530de301
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades

Everything from A to Z
199n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Vehicle battery171
Vehicle jack167
jacking points170
Vehicle Memory61
Ventilation106,111
Ventilation in the rear106
Ventilation while parked113
Viscosity154
Voice command system23
Voice control, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Volume, cargo area182
W
Warning and indicator
lamps19
Warnings, refer to Check
Control77
Warning triangle24
Warranty10
refer also to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or
Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models156
Washer fluid152
Washer fluid reservoir,
content183Washer jets, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles70
Washer reservoir, refer to
Windshield and headlamp
washer system152
Waste container, refer to
Ashtray121
Water on roads, flooding138
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Tire tread147
Weights182
Wheel/tire combinations148
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions181
Wheel bolts, wrench166
Wheel replacement148
Width, refer to
Dimensions181
Windows39
convenience operation33
defrosting, refer to
Defrosting
windows106,109
safety switch40
Windshield
defrosting, refer to
Defrosting
windshield106,109
washing70
Windshield cleaner reservoir
volume, refer to Filling
capacities183
Windshield washer, washer
fluid152
Windshield washer fluid
reservoir152
Windshield washer
nozzles70
Windshield washer system,
washer/wiper system69
Windshield wiper blades
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
replacement160
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper/washer system69
Winter tires149
changing149
condition146
storage149
Wiper blade
replacement160
Wiper system69
Working in the engine
compartment150
Wrenches/screwdrivers,
refer to Onboard
toolkit160X
xDrive94
Xenon lamps, replacing
bulbs162
Y
Your individual vehicle8