wiper blades MINI COOPER 2014 Owners Manual

periodically while coasting, if traffic conditions
permit.
The brake lamps will not light up if the parking
brake is engaged.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance 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"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐
rently 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, headlamp flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
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. ◀
No wiper operation on dry windshield
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the
wiper blades or cause them to become worn
more quickly. ◀
Switching on
Press the wiper levers up.
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Washing the windshield
Pull the wiper lever.
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 there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
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 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.1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.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.
Fold the 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 switched on. ◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are
ready for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause in‐
jury if it is used incorrectly.
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehi‐
cle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
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 first downward 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 washer nozzles 66
Windshield washer system 64
Windshield wiper 64
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 66
Winter storage, care 210
Winter tires, suitable tires 174
Winter tires, tread 172
Wiper blades, replacing 188
Wiper fluid 66
Wiper system 64
Wood, care 209
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
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