wiper fluid MINI 3 door 2015 Owner's Manual

Interval mode or rain sensor
The concept
Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the
wiper operation is preset.
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior mirror.
Activating/deactivating
Press button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped with
a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.
When wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper
operation is deactivated.
CAUTION
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in car washes.
There is risk of property damage. Deactivate
the rain sensor in car washes. ◀
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the frequency
or sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Washing the windshield
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the win‐
dow at low temperatures and obstruct the
view. There is risk of an accident. Only use the
washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot
freeze. Use antifreeze if needed. ◀
CAUTION
When the wiper water container is empty,
the wash pump cannot work as intended.
There is risk of property damage. Do not use
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the washer system when the wash water con‐
tainer is empty. ◀
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 switch further, ar‐
row 2. The switch automatically returns to its
interval position when released.
In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3.
The switch 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, for example.
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or dam‐
age may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is
risk of injuries or risk of property damage. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are in the folded away state and the
wipers are folded in when switching on. ◀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.
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Prepare and dilute a mixture of tap water,
windshield washer concentrate, and possibly
antifreeze prior to filling.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Information WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain
harmful substances and are flammable. There
is risk of fire and risk of injuries. Observe the in‐
structions on the containers. Keep antifreeze
away from ignition sources. Do not refill oper‐
ating materials into different bottles. Store op‐
erating materials out of reach of children.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the
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Washer nozzles, wind‐shield 70
Washing, vehicle 221
Water on roads 161
Weights 229
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 96
Wheels, changing 188
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 180
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Window defroster, rear 140, 143
Windows, powered 45
Windshield cleaning sys‐ tem 68
Windshield de‐ froster 140, 142
Windshield washer fluid 70
Windshield washer nozzles 70
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 70
Windshield wipers, see wiper system 68
Winter storage, care 224
Winter tires, suitable tires 189
Winter tires, tread 187
Wiper blades, replacing 204
Wiper fluid 70
Wiper system 68
Wood, care 223
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
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