wiper fluid MINI Hardtop 4 Door 2016 Owner's Manual

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
the washer system when the wash water con‐
tainer is empty. ◀
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‐
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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, e.g.
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, damage may occur to parts of the
vehicle or body parts can be jammed. 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 move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.Washer fluid
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
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended. ◀
WARNING
Improperly executed work under the
hood can damage components and lead to a
safety risk. There is risk of accidents or risk of
property damage. Have work under the hood
be executed by a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop. ◀
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir in the engine compartment.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with
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a washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog the
windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity: 0.2 US
gal/1 liter.
Manual transmission Shifting CAUTION
When shifting to a lower gear, excessive
speeds can damage the engine. There is risk of
property damage. When shifting into 5th or 6th
gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. ◀
Reverse gear Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
To overcome the resistance push the selector
lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐
verse gear.
Steptronic transmission Selector lever positions
D Drive
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car
washes, e.g.
P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐
lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve‐
hicle may begin to move.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Step on the accelerator pedal be‐
yond the resistance point at the full throttle po‐
sition.
Engaging selector lever positions To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a gear, maintain pressure on the brake
pedal until you are ready to start.
The selector lever can only be taken out of se‐
lector lever position P if the ignition is on or the
engine is running.
With the vehicle is stationary, press on the
brake pedal before shifting out of selector lever
position P or N; otherwise, the selector lever is
blocked: shift lock.
A block prevents the inadvertent switching to
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Tire damage 186
Tire identification marks 184
Tire inflation pressure 178
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 88
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 84
Tires, changing 186
Tire sealant 188
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 178
Tires, run-flat tires 187
Tire tread 185
Tools 202
Total vehicle weight 227
Tow fitting 218
Towing 216
Tow-starting 216
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 84
Traction control 98
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 98
Transmission lock, releasing manually 60
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 58
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 58
Transporting children safely 45
Tread, tires 185
Treble 150
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 54
Trip odometer 67
Trip recorder, see Trip odome‐ ter 67
Turn signal, front 204
Turn signal, side 209
Turn signals, operation 54
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 206
U
Unintentional alarm 31
Units 72 Units, setting 72
Universal remote control 121
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 59
Unlocking/locking via door lock 26
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 24
Unlocking, settings 29
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 222
USB audio interface 157
USB interface 126
V
Vanity mirror 125
Vehicle battery 212
Vehicle battery, replacing 212
Vehicle, break-in 136
Vehicle care 221
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 210
Vehicle paint 221
Vehicle storage 223
Vehicle wash 220
Ventilation 120
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 63
Warning displays, see Check Control 63
Warning messages, see Check Control 63
Warning triangle 214
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 57
Washing, vehicle 220 Water on roads 137
Weights 227
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 24
Welcome lights 77
Wheels, changing 186
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 178
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 84
Window defroster, rear 117, 119
Windows, powered 31
Windshield cleaning sys‐ tem 55
Windshield de‐ froster 117, 119
Windshield washer fluid 57
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 57
Windshield wipers, see wiper system 55
Winter storage, care 223
Winter tires, suitable tires 187
Winter tires, tread 185
Wiper blades, replacing 202
Wiper fluid 57
Wiper system 55
Wood, care 222
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