BMW X3 Owners Manual: Interval mode or rain sensor
The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the windshield, directly behind the interior rearview mirror.
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.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash; otherwise, unintentional wiping can cause damages.
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Hints
Do not activate wipers if frozen to windshield
Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen
to the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades
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Clean the windshield, headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windshield
and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headl ...
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Transfer case, general: Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin
Danger of injury!
Contact with eyes or skin may result in injury!
Possible symptoms are:
Impaired sight
Irritation of the eyes
Reddening of the skin
Rough and cracked skin
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
Wear safety goggles
Wear oil-resistant protective gloves
Observe co ...