BMW 3: Wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and
brief wipe
Switching on

Press the lever up until the desired position is
reached.
- Resting position of the wipers: position 0.
- Rain sensor: position 1.
- Normal wiper speed: position 2.
- Fast wiper speed: position 3.
Brief wipe and switching off

Press the lever down.
- Switching off: press the lever down until it
reaches its standard position.
- Brief wipe: press the lever down from the
standard position.
Rain sensor
Activating/deactivating

To activate: press the lever up once from its
standard position, arrow 1.
To deactivate: press the lever back into the
standard position.
Adjusting the sensitivity

Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield

Pull the wiper lever towards you.
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Automatic climate control
Temperature.
Recirculated-air mode.
Maximum cooling.
AUTO program.
Air distribution, manual.
Switching off.
Defrost and defog the
windshield.
Rear window defroster.
Refueling
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Breakdown assistance
BMW Roadside Assistance
Via iDrive:
1. "APPS".
2. "Installed apps".
3. "BMW Assist".
4. If necessary, "BMW
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General information
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Roof drip rail with flaps
The fixing points are located in the roof drip rail
above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Mounting
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
The power management for the high-voltage vehicle electrical system includes
two subfunctions: one
for driving and one for charging mode.
In driving mode, the energy flows from the high-voltage battery unit to the
high-voltage consumers
and the energy flows during energy recovery to the high-volt