Rain sensor
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating the rain sensor

Activating the rain sensor
Press the button, arrow 3.
The LED in the button lights up.
Rain sensor sensitivity
Turn thumbwheel 5 up or down.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, damage
could be caused by undesired wiper activation.◀
See also:
Controls
The audio and video sources can be controlled using the:
> Buttons near the CD/DVD player
> iDrive
> Buttons on the steering wheel,
> Programmable memory keys,
> Voice activation s ...
Engine stop
The engine is switched off automatically during
a stop under the following conditions:
Manual transmission:
▷ Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is
not pressed.
▷ The driver's ...
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the ...
