wiper fluid MINI Paceman 2016 Owner's Manual

Intermittent wipe or rain sensor
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the
time between wipes is controlled automatically
and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield,
directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
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. ◀
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press the button, arrow 3.
The symbol is shown in the tachometer.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor1.Switch on the ignition, refer to page 50.2.Press the button on the turn indicator lever
repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is displayed.3.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.4.Press the button repeatedly until the sym‐
bol and "SET" are displayed.5.Press and hold the button until the display
changes.6.Press the button to select the desired sensi‐
tivity.7.Wait or hold the button until the display
changes.
The settings were stored.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
Cleaning the windshield and headlights
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlights are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
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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. ◀
CAUTION
Use of the washer system with the hood
open may damage the headlamp washer sys‐
tem. There is a risk of property damage. Only
use the washer system if the hood is fully
locked. ◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are heated au‐
tomatically while the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
Rear window wiper0Resting position1Switching on intermittent wipe
Turn the cap to level 1.
When reverse gear is engaged, the system
switches to continuous operation.2Cleaning the rear window with intermittent
wipeTurn the cap further to level 2 and hold.3Cleaning the rear window in the resting po‐
sition
Turn the cap to level 3 and hold.
The rear window wiper does not move if the
cap is in position 1 before the ignition is
switched on.
To switch on the rear window wiper:
1.Move the cap to its basic position.2.Select the required position again.
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. ◀
Washer fluid General 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. ◀
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Opening and closing from theoutside 22
Opening and closing, using the door lock 25
Opening and closing, via the remote control 22
Opening and unlocking from the inside 26
Outside air mode, automatic climate control 94
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, air condi‐
tioner 92
Outside air, refer to Recircu‐ lated air mode, automatic
climate control 94
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 62
Own safety 6
P
Park Distance Control PDC 90
Parking aid, refer to Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 90
Parking assistant, refer to Park Distance Control PDC 90
Parking brake 52
Parking light, bulb replace‐ ment 177
Parking lights 69
Parking lights/low beams 69
PDC Park Distance Control 90
Personal Profile 21
Pinch protection, windows 34
Pivoting sun visor 98
Plastic, care 192
Pollen, refer to Microfilter 93
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter 93
Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol 95
Poor road operation 114
Power windows 33 Power windows, refer to Win‐
dows 33
Prescribed engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 169
Pressure monitoring of tires, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 79
Pressure, tires 154
Pressure warning, tires 77
Profile depth, refer to Mini‐ mum tread depth 160
Profile, tires 159
Protective function, refer to Pinch protection system,
windows 34
R
Radio MINI Boost CD 124
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control with
integrated key 20
Radio ready state 50
Radio ready state, switched off 51
Radio ready state, switched on 50
Radio setting, refer to Radio ready state 50
Rain sensor 55
Range 63
Rear 37
Rear fog light, bulb replace‐ ment 179
Rear lights, refer to Tail lights 179
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Countryman 102
Rear seat backrests, foldable, MINI Paceman 103
Rearview mirror, refer to Mir‐ rors 42
Rear window defroster with air conditioner 92 Rear window defroster with
automatic climate con‐
trol 95
Rear window, washing 56
Rear window wiper 56
Recirculated air mode, air conditioner 92
Recirculated air mode, auto‐ matic climate control 94
Recommended fuel grade 152
Recommended tire brands 161
Releasing, refer to Unlock‐ ing 29
Remaining range for service, refer to Service require‐
ments 66
Remaining range, refer to Range 63
Remote control 20
Remote control, battery re‐ placement 30
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess 28
Remote control, Comfort Ac‐ cess, malfunctions 29
Remote control, garage door opener 96
Remote control, radio interfer‐ ence 24
Remote control, removing from the ignition lock 50
Remote control, service data 172
Remote control, universal 96
Replacement remote con‐ trol 20
Replacing wheels/tires 160
Reporting safety malfunc‐ tions 9
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel gauge 62
Reservoir for washer fluid, re‐ fer to Washer fluid reser‐
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Tank gauge, refer to Fuelgauge 62
Technical changes, refer to Own Safety 6
Telephone 138
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 92
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 94
Temperature, coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 62
Temperature display, external temperature 61
Temperature display, external temperature warning 61
Temperature display, setting the units 64
Temperature warning 61
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 30
Tilt alarm sensor 31
Time, setting the time 65
Tire age 160
Tire, flat tire 78
Tire identification marks 158
Tire inflation pressure 154
Tire inflation pressure, pres‐ sure loss, FTM 78
Tire pressure loss, RDC 80
Tire, pressure monitoring, re‐ fer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 79
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 77
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 79
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system limits 82
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, system reset 80
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM, warning lamp 80
Tire Quality Grading 158
Tires, breaking in 112
Tires, changing 160
Tires, condition 159
Tires, damage 160 Tire size 158
Tires, minimum tread 160
Tires, retreaded tires 161
Tires, storage 162
Tire tread 159
Towing another vehicle 186
Towing, being towed 186
Tow-starting 186
TPM, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor 79
Traction control 85
Transmission lock, refer to Changing the selector lever
positions 58
Transmission, overriding the selector lever lock with Step‐
tronic transmission 59
Transmission, refer to Manual transmission 57
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 57
Transporting children safely 45
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer 61
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 53
Trip odometer 61
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 27
Trunk, refer to Cargo area 27
Turning lights, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 71
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 177
Turn signal indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 53
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 53
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 158
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 32 Units, average fuel consump‐
tion 64
Units, temperature 64
Universal remote control 96
Unlocking from the inside 26
Unlocking, from the out‐ side 22
Unlocking, tailgate 29
Unlocking, without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess 28
Upholstery care 192
Upholstery material care 192
USB audio interface 133
V Vanity mirror 98
Vehicle battery 182
Vehicle, breaking in 112
Vehicle care 191
Vehicle care, refer to Care 190
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle paintwork, care 191
Vehicle storage 193
Vehicle, switching off 52
Vehicle wash 190
Ventilation, air condition‐ ing 95
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning and indicator lamps, overview 194
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 67
Warning triangle 184
Washer/wiper system 54
Washer/wiper system, rain sensor 55
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 56
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Washer fluid reservoir 57
Washing, vehicle 190
Welcome lights 71
Wheel change 181
Wheels and tires 154
Wheels, changing 160
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 77
Window, convenient opera‐ tion 23
Windows 33
Windows, care 191
Windows, closing 33
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging 92
Windows, opening 33
Windows, pinch protection 34
Windshield defroster 95
Windshield, defrosting and defogging 92
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 92
Windshield wash 54
Windshield washer fluid 56
Windshield wash, rear win‐ dow 56
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 57
Windshield wash, washer fluid 57
Windshield wiper blades, changing 174
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 54
Winter storage, care 193
Winter tires 161
Winter tires, tread 159
Wiper blades, care 191
Wiper blades, changing 174
Wiper fluid 56
Y
Your individual vehicle, set‐ tings, refer to Personal Pro‐
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