Clean the windshield, headlamps

Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windshield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular intervals when the vehicle lights are switched on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; otherwise, your vision could be obscured. For this reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is empty; otherwise, you could damage the pump.
See also:
Safety
The BMW 1 Series hasn't been crash-tested. It includes frontal, front-seat
side-impact and side curtain airbags. Also standard are antilock brakes and an
electronic stability system with traction ...
Switching on automatically
Select transmission position R with the engine
running.
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if
the system is switched on via iDrive. ...
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...
