water pump MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owners Manual

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WASHER/WIPER SYSTEM WASHER FLUID
You can have this function activated/
deactivated.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps∗The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield. The wipers are automatically
activated for a brief period.
When the vehicle lighting is on, the head-
lamps are also cleaned at appropriate inter-
vals.
Do not use the washers if there is any
danger that the fluid will freeze on
the windshield. For this reason, use anti-
freeze, refer to page65.
Do not use the washers if the fluid reservoir
is empty, as the washer pump will other-
wise be damaged. automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
Rear window wiper*6 Intermittent mode:
Turn the cap to position 6.
The rear window wiper moves across the
window a number of times before
switching to intermittent operationCleaning the rear window*7 During intermittent mode:
Turn the cap to position 7 and keep it
there
8 Wipers in neutral position:
Turn the cap to position 8 and keep it
there.
Headlamp* and window washer
systemsThe capacity of the headlamp washer sys-
tem is approx. 2.6 quarts/2.5 liters, that of
the windshield and rear window washer
system approx. 2.4 quarts/2.3 liters.
Fill with water and, if necessary, with anti-
freeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
We recommend that you mix the
washer fluid before filling either res-
ervoir.<
Antifreeze agent for the washer sys-
tems is flammable. Always keep it
well away from sparks and open flames,
and store it in tightly closed original con-
tainers well out of the reach of children.