- «ABOUT» - initial position, windshield wipers do not work;
- «1» - operation of the wipers in a periodic mode, taking into account information from the rain intensity sensor;
- «2» — work of screen wipers with normal frequency;
- «3» — operation of windshield wipers with increased frequency;
- «4» — One-time inclusion of windshield wipers;
- «5» — Washing the windshield;
- «6» – work of windshield washers according to a special program:
- «7» - wiper interval regulator.
Initial position
The left wiper arm is partially hidden under the hood. To change the wiper blades or in extreme cold, it may be necessary to place the wiper in a nearly vertical position away from the glass.
To install the windshield wiper in a vertical position, you must:
- turn on the ignition;
- move the lever switch to the position (1,2 or 4);
- and turn off the ignition as soon as the brushes are in a vertical position.
Attention! Remember to press the wipers against the glass before turning the ignition key to «1» or «2». Otherwise the wipers will be broken.
Periodic mode
Periodic (interval) the mode is characterized by the fact that the intervals between switching on the wiper can be stepwise adjusted with a corrugated wheel 7 (pic. 1.26), with four positions. Automation additionally changes them depending on the speed of the car.
Normal frequency
When the vehicle is stopped with the windshield wipers in operation «2» (normal frequency) the windshield wipers automatically switch to the mode «1» (periodic).
Increased frequency
When the vehicle is stopped with the windshield wipers in operation «3» (increased frequency), the windshield wipers automatically switch to the mode «2» (normal frequency),
Windshield spraying
Spraying the windshield with washer fluid (mode 5) accompanied by a short-term activation of the wipers.
To avoid poor visibility, use the washer only if you are certain that the fluid will not freeze on the windshield.
Constantly monitor the presence of a special anti-freeze fluid in the washer reservoir. Lack of fluid can lead to failure of the windshield washer pump. It is advisable to avoid the use of water. Filling capacity of the windshield washer reservoir 7.8 l.
Windshield washer jets
Nozzle heating (nozzles) windshield washers will turn on automatically when the ignition key is turned to the «2».
The jets emitted by the nozzles should be directed to the windshield in such a way. so that it can be washed effectively even at high speeds. Adjustment is carried out at the service station with a special needle.
Window glassRear window cleaner
The rear window wiper of the BMW X5 E53 is controlled by the same lever switch as the windshield (pic. 1.27)
The rear window wiper operates in three positions:
- «ABOUT» initial position:
- «1» intermittent operation of the rear window wiper:
- «3» rear window washer.
When operating in «1» and the reverse gear is engaged, the wiper switches to continuous operation.
The frequency of switching on the rear window wiper can be programmed, for this it is necessary:
- move the lever to position «1» and immediately return to the position «ABOUT»;
- wait the required time, but no more than 30 seconds, and again move the lever to the position «1»;
- the period of time you waited is programmed.
The programmed interval is cleared after approximately 10 seconds. after shifting the lever to position «0» or after stopping the engine.