wiper blades MINI 3 door 2014 Owner's Manual

Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To reel off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
1. "Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
High beams, headlight flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐
shield
Do not reel on the wipers if they are frozen to
the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades
and the wiper motor may be damaged. ◀
Do not activate wipers on dry windshield
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or
cause them to become worn more quickly. ◀
Switching on
Push wiper lever up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
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Washing the windshield
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump. ◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Rear window wiper
Switching on the rear window wiper
Turn the switch from idle position 0 upward, ar‐
row 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is en‐
gaged, the system switches to continuous op‐
eration.
Cleaning rear window
In interval mode: turn the reel further, arrow 2.
The reel automatically returns to its interval po‐
sition when released.
In idle position: turn reel downward, arrow 3.
The reel automatically returns to its idle posi‐ tion when released.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or un‐
der frosty conditions, e.g.1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they
are activated. ◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause in‐
jury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources
of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
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Replacing componentsVehicle features and op‐
tions
This 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 to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the
trough under the cargo area floor.
The warning triangle is located in the tailgate
trim.
Wiper blade replacement
Note 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. ◀
Replacing the wiper blades1.Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.2.Open the wiper blade lock, arrow.3.Pull the wiper blade down first out of the
holder on the wiper arm, arrow 1.
Then pull the wiper blade free from the
holder of the wiper arm, arrow 2.4.Insert and latch a new wiper blade in re‐
verse order.5.Fold down the wipers.
Folding down wipers before opening the
hood
Before opening the hood, ensure that the wiper
arms with the wiper blades are against the
windshield to prevent damage. ◀
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Windshield de‐froster 132, 134
Windshield washer fluid 67
Windshield washer nozzles 67
Windshield washer system 65
Windshield wiper 65
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 67
Winter storage, care 215
Winter tires, suitable tires 180
Winter tires, tread 178
Wiper blades, replacing 195
Wiper fluid 67
Wiper system 65
Wood, care 214
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
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