BMW 7 Series 2003 745i 4 Door Sedan Owners Manual

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BMW 7 Series 2003 745i 4 Door Sedan Owners Manual Wiper system washer fluid antifreeze, refer to page 73. Avoid activating the washer when the reservoir is empty, as damage to the pump could result.< Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles and the windshield itself in the area around the wipers are heated automatically when the ignition is switched on. Rain sensor 1 Standard wiper speed: briefly press once. Fast wipe: briefly press twice To switch off wipers or for brief wipe To activate/deactivate rain sensor To clean windshield and headlamps To adjust rain sensor sensitivity level The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.< The rain sensor is located on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror. 1 Standard wiper speed The system automatically reverts to operation in the intermittent mode whenever the vehicle stops. Activating the rain sensor Press briefly with ignition in radio mode. The indicator lamp comes on. The wipers will always respond by completing at least one sweep of the windshield. Fast wiper speed You can also select this position by pressing the lever upward past the detent. The system automatically reverts to operation in the standard wiper speed whenever the vehicle stops. Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn the rotary knob 5. 4 Cleaning windshield The system sprays washer fluid against the windshield and activates the wipers for a brief period. Deactivating the rain sensor Press the button again. The indicator lamp goes out. The rain sensor is automatically deactivated when you switch off the ignition.< Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.< Cleaning headlamps Each fifth time you press into position 4 to clean the windshield while the headlamps are on. Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do so, your vision could be obscured. To avoid freezing, use a 72 Important for changing wiper blades, when folding away from windshield to prevent blades from sticking when ice forms, etc. 1. Switch off the engine and remove the remote control unit from the ignition lock 2. Press the wiper lever up and maintain pressure for about 3 seconds until the wipers are roughly vertical – this is the fold-out position. After folding the wipers back against the windshield you will need to reactivate the wiper system: 1. Insert the remote control unit to activate the radio mode in the ignition lock 2. Apply brief upward pressure to the wiper lever. The wipers return to their retracted position and are ready for normal operation. To prevent damage to the wipers, always fold them back against the windshield before switching on either the radio mode or the ignition.< The concept Driving tips Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation The programmable cruise control is available for use at speeds of approx. 20 mph (30 km/h) and higher. The vehicle maintains and stores the speed that you set using the lever mounted on the steering column. You can also use the multilevel preset mode to store 6 desired speeds for later selection with the lever on the steering column, refer to page 75. This feature assists you in quickly adapting the vehicle speed to specific road conditions, e.g. changes in speeds limits. Do not use the cruise control when driving on winding roads, in case of heavy traffic or poor road conditions – snow, rain, ice, loose road surface – that do not permit a constant speed.< Washer fluid Windshield and headlamp washer system