wipers BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE 2002 Owners Manual

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Washer/Wiper system0 Wipers retracted
1 Intermittent mode
2 Normal wiper speed
3 Fast wiper speed
4 Brief wipe520de160
0 Wipers retracted The wipers are partially hidden behind
the hood. To bring the wipers up into
their vertical position (important when
changing the blades, or folding up
when frost is expected):
With the lever in position 1, switch off
the ignition as soon as the wipers come
to a stop.
For information on replacing the wiper
blades, refer to page 130.
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.<1 Intermittent mode Wiper delay varies automatically
depending on actual road speed.
2 Normal wiper speedThe wipers automatically revert to inter-
mittent mode when the vehicle is
stationary. 3 Fast wiper speedWhen the vehicle is stationary, the
wipers operate at normal speed.

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Washer/Wiper system Rear window defroster 1 Clean windshield
2 Clean windshield/headlamps1 Clean windshield The system sprays washer fluid against
the windshield and activates the wipers
for a brief period.
If you only pull the lever briefly, the
system sprays washer fluid onto the
windshield without activating the
wipers. 520de139
2 Clean windshield/headlampsAutomatic windshield washer and
headlamp washers are activated. Every
time they are actuated, both the wind-
shield and the headlamps are cleaned.
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 an
antifreeze agent. Refer to page 110.
Do not use the washers when the reser-
voir is empty. If you do so, the washer
pump could be damaged. automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
To activateWith the hardtop in place, press the
button: as long as the indicator lamp
remains on, the rear window defroster
operates at high output (rapid thaw).
After the indicator lamp goes out, the
defroster continues operating at
reduced power for a limited period
before deactivating automatically. To deactivate If the indicator lamp is on, press the
button.
The indicator lamp is always
active, however the rear window
defroster will not work if the hardtop is
not in place.<520de027

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The onboard tool kit is located under
the luggage compartment's floor panel.
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1. To move the wipers to the fold-out
position:
Turn the ignition on. Set the wiper
lever in position 1 (intermittent
mode). Turn the ignition back off
during the wiper-delay pause. The
wipers will then be roughly vertical
2. Swivel the wiper arm completely out
from the windshield
3. Position the wiper blade at an angle
and pull the release spring (arrow)
4. Fold the wiper blade down and
unhook it toward the windshield
5. Pull the wiper blade past the wiper
arm toward the top
6. Insert a new wiper blade and press it
until you hear it click into place. 520de060
Fold the wipers back onto the
windshield before turning the igni-
tion key to position 1 or 2. If you do not,
the wipers could be damaged.<
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW.<
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades

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Towing the vehicle
Avoid "off-center" towing. Be sure
that the tow rope is pulled tightly
when the towing vehicle begins to
move.<
The towed vehicle should always
be the lighter of the two vehicles.
If this is not the case, it is no longer
possible to control vehicle response.<
Tow-startingFor instructions on jump-starting, refer
to page 145.
Never attempt to use your vehicle to
push another vehicle, since damage to
the energy-absorbing bumpers could
result.
Towing a vehicle1. Put the shift lever in neutral
2. Towing speed:
Max. 45 mph (70 km/h)
3. Towing distance:
Max. 95 miles (150 km)
4. Leave the ignition key in position 1 to
ensure that the brake lamps, turn
signals, horn and windshield wipers
remain operative, and to prevent the
steering lock detent from engaging
5. Switch on the hazard warning system
(comply with country-specific regula-
tions).
Find some means of identifying the
vehicle in tow, e. g. place a sign or
warning triangle in the rear window.
Make sure that the ignition key
remains in position 1 even when
the electrical system has failed to
prevent the steering lock from
engaging. The steering and brakes are
without power assist when the engine is
not running. This means that increased
effort is required for steering and
braking.<
Towing with a commercial tow
truck>Do not tow with sling-type equipment
>Use a wheel lift or flatbed equipment
>Please comply with applicable towing
laws.
Never allow passengers to ride in
a towed vehicle for any reason.<520us014

Everything from A to Z
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
WWarning lamps20
Washer nozzles,
adjusting110t
Washer reservoir,
filling110t
Washing your car117
Water on roadways87
Waxing, paintwork120
Wear indicator in the
tires99
Weights160
Wheel rims102
Wheelbase159
Wheels and tires102, 104
Width159
Wind deflector95
Windows
comfort use32
remote control34
Windshield washer nozzles,
adjustment110t
Windshield washer reservoir,
filling110t
Windshield wipers59
blade replacement130t
Winter operation92
Winter tires102, 103
Wiper system59
blade replacement130t
Working in the engine
compartment105t
XXenon lamps131, 155