wipers BMW X5 4.4I 2005 E53 Owner's Manual
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Washer/wiper system/rain sensor
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0 Wipers retracted
1 Intermittent mode or rain sensor
2Normal wipe
3Fast wipe
4Brief wipe
5 Windshield washing
6 Special wash program
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7 Serrated dial for control of the wipe
interval or the sensitivity of the rain
sensor530de324
Fold-out positionThe left wiper is partially concealed by
the hood. In order to bring the wipers to
roughly a vertical position, this is impor-
tant for changing the wiper blades or to
fold the wipers out during frosty
weather, for example:
>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 approx. vertical,
switch the ignition off.
For changing the wiper blades, refer to
page158.
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 on vehicles with rain sensor.
You can set the wipe interval to four
stages with serrated dial 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 positioned on the
windshield, directly in front of the inte-
rior 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 serrated dial 7 briefly.
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Washer/wiper system/rain sensor
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To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor:
Turn serrated dial 7.
Deactivating the rain sensor:
Move 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
>With every actuation of clean the
windshield 5 when the vehicle's light-
ing is switched on, the headlamps
will be cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.
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. There-
fore use antifreeze, refer to page150.
Do not actuate washer systems when
the fluid reservoir is empty, as other-
wise the washer pump will be dam-
aged.<
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer jets are warmed
automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
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158n
Under the cargo floor cover in a pocket.
530us106
Front 1. Move the wiper to a fold-out position,
refer to page71
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
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Everything from A to ZIndependent ventilation116
activating/deactivating
switch-on times87
also refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
entering switch-on
times87
switching on and off
directly87
Indicating
elements15,17,18
Indicator lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting105
Indicator/warning lamp
airbags59
alarm system38
automatic transmission
with Steptronic69
brakes153
coolant temperature79
DSC95
engine temperature79
fasten safety belts49
Flat Tire Monitor102
front fog lamps105
reserve78
self-leveling
suspension98
Indicator/warning lamps,
overview19Individual air distribution112
Individual settings, refer to
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory63
Inflation pressure
monitoring, refer to Flat
Tire Monitor101
Inflation pressure, tires141
INSPECTION79
Instrument cluster15,17,18
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit14
Integrated universal remote
control117
Interface socket for Onboard
Diagnostics155
Interior lamps105
remote control31
Interior mirror, automatic
dimming feature138
Interior motion sensor39
switching off31,39
Interior rearview mirror55
compass55
Interlock, refer to Locking
steering64
Intermittent operation of
wipers71,73J
Jacking points167
Jump starting171
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting171
K
Key Memory63
Keys30
Kick-down68
L
Lamps and bulbs159
Lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams103
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing load132
LATCH child-restraint fixing
system62
LEDs light-emitting
diodes163
Length, refer to
Dimensions179
License plate lamp
replacing bulbs162
Liftgate35
emergency operation,
refer to Unlocking
manually35
opening, remote
control31
remote control31Liftgate/tailgate
emergency operation,
refer to Unlocking
manually35,36
opening from inside35
opening from outside35
unlocking manually35,36
Light switch103
Light-alloy wheels, care,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs163
Lighter122,123
Lighting of instruments105
Lights on warning103
Limit88
Limit speed, refer to Speed
limit88
Load, refer to Cargo
loading131
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking34
Locking
from inside34
from outside31
Locking and unlocking doors
from inside34
from outside31
Locking, vehicle
from inside34
from outside31
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Everything from A to ZTV set, refer to Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer
Two-axle self-leveling
suspension
display99
lowering100
raising100
U
Underbody protection, refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading143
Units,
temperature76,83,112
Universal garage door
control, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control117
Universal portable phone
preparation, refer to
separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control117
Unlocking
from inside34
from outside31
hood148
Use antifreeze150,152V
Vacuum cleaner,
connecting, refer to
Power socket122
Power sockets129
Valve
inserts168
screw caps168
Vehicle
battery168
breaking-in136
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
cargo loading131
measurements, refer to
Dimensions179
parking65
storage, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
weight180
Vehicle jack165
jacking points167
Vehicle Memory63
Ventilation109,114
Ventilation in the rear109
Ventilation while parked116
Viscosity152
Voice command system23
Voice control, refer to
separate Owner's ManualW
Warning and indicator
lamps19
Warning triangle24
Warnings, refer to Check
Control80
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
models154
Washer fluid150
Washer fluid reservoir,
content181
Washer jets, refer to
Windshield washer
nozzles72
Washer reservoir, refer to
Windshield and Headlamp
washing system150
Waste container, refer to
Ashtray122
Water on roads, flooding138
Wear indicators in the tires,
refer to Tire tread145
Weights180
Wheel bolts, wrench164Wheel/tire combinations146
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions179
Width, refer to
Dimensions179
Windows39
convenience operation33
safety switch40
Windshield cleaner reservoir
volume, refer to Filling
capacities181
Windshield washer fluid
reservoir150
Windshield washer
nozzles72
Windshield washer system,
washer/wiper system71
Windshield washer, washer
fluid150
Windshield washing72
reservoir150
Windshield wiper blades
care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
replacement158
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper/washer system71
Winter tires146
changing146
condition144
storage147