Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor may be damaged.
Switching on

Switching on
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
▷ Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.
▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe

Switching off and brief wipe
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
▷ Brief wipe: press down once.
▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down once.
▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
See also:
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, ...
Opening
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available before
opening.
Opening from the outside
Opening from the outside
▷ Press the button on the ...
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 ...
