wiper blades BMW X6 2013 E71 Owner's Manual

Triple turn signal activationPress the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
This function can be activated or deactivated:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Washer/wiper system Notes Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
Do not use the wipers on a dry wind‐
shield
Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield; oth‐
erwise, the wiper blades may wear more rap‐
idly or become damaged.◀
At a glance1Switching on wipers2Switching off wipers or brief wipe3Activating/deactivating the rain sensor4Cleaning the windshield and headlamps5Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor
Switching on wipers
Press the wiper lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press up once.
The system switches to operation in the inter‐
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press up twice or press once beyond the re‐
sistance point.
The system switches to normal speed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Switching off wipers or brief wipe
Press the wiper lever down, arrow 2.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Brief wipe: press down once.▷To switch off normal wipe: press down
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Tool kit
The tool kit is stowed under the cargo floor
panel in the cargo area.
Wiper blade replacement Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Front1.Fold up the wiper arm.2.Press the release button on the wiper arm,
see arrow 1.3.Pull off the wiper blade toward the front,
see arrow 2.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Notes
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always switch off the lights af‐
fected to prevent short circuits.
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Windshield wiper blades,changing 276
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 65
Winter storage, care 294
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 77
Winter tires, suitable tires 268
Winter tires, tread 266
Wiper blades, changing 276
Wiper fluid 66
Wood, care 293
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working in the engine com‐ partment 270
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 276
X xDrive 98
Xenon headlamps 277
Y Your individual vehicle– Settings, refer to Personal
Profile 30Seite 321Everything from A to ZReference321
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