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Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches

drive-ready state back off and radio-ready state

is switched back on.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

The drive-ready state cannot be activated as

long as the charging cable is connected, refer to

page 208.

Radio-ready state

Some electrical consumers are ready for opera‐

tion.

The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐

cally:

Start/Stop button

▷ If the driver's or front passenger door is

opened when exiting the vehicle, with drive-

ready state switched off manually.

Overview

▷ After approx. 8 minutes.

Button in the vehicle

▷ When the vehicle is locked using the central

locking system.

▷ If the charge state of the batteries is low.

Radio-ready state remains active if, for instance

drive-ready state is automatically switched off for

the following reasons:

▷ Opening or closing the driver's door.

▷ Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.

▷ When automatically switching from low

beams to parking lights.

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Start/Stop button

Park P

Radio-ready state is also switched back on if the

on/off button on the radio is pressed when the

vehicle is parked.

Selector lever

If drive-ready state is switched on: the system

automatically switches to radio-ready state when

the driver's door is opened and the driver's safety

belt is unbuckled if the lights are switched off or

the daytime running lights are switched on.

Concept

Pressing the Start/Stop button

switches standby state on or off.

Drive-ready state is switched on

when you depress the brake

pedal while pressing the Start/

Stop button.

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The drive-ready state is switched off automati‐

cally if the driver's safety belt is not buckled

when the driver's door is opened.

Standby state

All electrical consumers are ready for operation.

Odometer and trip odometer are displayed in the

instrument cluster.

Safety information

To preserve the battery, use standby state and

activated electrical consumers only as long as

absolutely necessary.

NOTICE

Selector lever position P is automatically en‐

gaged when drive-ready state is switched off.

There is a risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. Do not switch drive-

ready state off in car washes.

Turning on standby state

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches standby

state on or off.

Standby state is switched off automatically:

▷ When locking the vehicle, even if the low

beams are switched on.

Drive-ready state in detail

Safety information

Warning

▷ When opening or closing the driver door, if

the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the

low beams are switched off.

▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled

with driver's door open and low beams off.

▷ When the batteries' state of charge is low, if

the low beams are switched off.

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

▷ The low beams switch to parking lights after

approx. 15 minutes of no use.

▷ When the front doors are opened if there is

no other person sitting in the front seats.

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

▷ Set the parking brake.

Drive-ready state

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Activated drive-ready state is the equivalent of a

running engine in conventional vehicles. Deacti‐

vated drive-ready state is equivalent to switching

the engine off.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

If drive-ready state is switched on, the vehicle

ready to drive and the READY signal, refer to

page 97, is displayed in the instrument cluster.

Switching on drive-ready state

1. Close the driver's door.

All vehicle systems are ready for operation.

Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐

ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

To save battery power when parking, switch off

drive-ready state and any unnecessary electrical

consumers.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

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Display in the instrument cluster

Driving off

The READY display indicates that

the vehicle is ready for driving.

Functional requirements

Driving is possible under the following condi‐

tions:

▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently

charged.

Display on the Start/Stop button

General information

▷ The driver's door is closed.

▷ Charging cable is detached.

State of charge in strong temperature

fluctuations

In the case of strong temperature fluctuations

and a low state of charge of the high-voltage bat‐

tery, it may not be possible to start the vehicle

again at the beginning of the next trip. Recharge

vehicle with a low state of charge in time.

Driving

1. Switch on drive-ready state.

Drive-ready state is also displayed through light

indicators on the Start/Stop button.

2. Apply the brake and engage the selector

lever in position D or R.

Lighting pulses orange

▷ After unlocking and opening the door.

3. Release the parking brake.

4. Depress the accelerator pedal to drive.

▷ After switching off drive-ready state.

When the brake pedal is depressed, the lighting

becomes more intense.

Selector lever positions

Lighting lights up steady blue

After drive-ready state is switched on, light turns

blue. The vehicle is ready to drive. The READY

indicator lights up in the instrument cluster. In

addition, a signal sounds.

Lighting off

Drive-ready state, standby state and radio-ready

state are switched off. The vehicle is in the idle

state. The charging cable may be connected.

The engaged selector lever position is displayed

on the selector lever.

D Drive

Position for normal vehicle operation.

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R is reverse

Engage D, N, R

Select only when the vehicle is stationary.

N is Neutral

The vehicle may be pushed or rolled without

drivetrain, for instance in car washes, refer to

page 99, in selector lever position N.

P Park

Engage only while the vehicle is stationary and

the brake is applied. The drive wheels are

blocked.

Turn the selector lever in the desired direction.

The engaged selector lever position is displayed

on the selector lever.

Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐

cally in the following situations:

▷ If the driver's safety belt is off, the driver's

door is open and neither brake nor accelera‐

tor pedal are depressed while drive-ready

state is switched on and selector lever posi‐

tion D or R is set.

Engaging P

▷ After switching off drive-ready state via the

Start/Stop button, if selector lever position D

or R is set.

▷ With standby state switched off.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that selec‐

tor lever position P is set. Otherwise, the vehicle

may begin to move. Also Set parking brake, refer

to page 103.

Press button P.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

General information

In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without

its own power for a short distance, for instance in

a car wash, or be pushed.

Engaging selector lever positions

General information

▷ Interlock: the selector lever position P can be

exited only with drive-ready state engaged.

▷ Shift lock: with the vehicle stationary, press

on the brake pedal before shifting out of P

or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be

executed.

Engaging selector lever position N

NOTICE

Selector lever position P is automatically en‐

gaged when standby state is switched off.

There is a risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. Do not switch standby

state off in car washes.

▷ Shift lock: before shifting out of P, remove the

charging cable from the vehicle; otherwise,

the shift command will not be executed.

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Switching off drive-ready state

Park the vehicle. Noises from the electrical sys‐

tem such as for cooling the high-voltage system

might still be audible.

1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on

the brake pedal.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake.

3. Depress the brake pedal.

After stopping the vehicle:

4. Engage selector lever position N.

5. Switch off drive-ready state.

1. Apply brake and engage the selector lever in

position P.

In this way, standby state remains switched

on, and a Check Control message is dis‐

played.

2. Set the parking brake.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

The vehicle can roll.

The READY indicator goes out and a signal

sounds.

Irrespective of standby state, the selector lever

position P is automatically engaged after approx.

15 minutes.

In case of longer idle times, follow the instruc‐

tions in the Care chapter, refer to page 260.

If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to

change the selector lever position.

Driving in detail: eDRIVE

Safety information

DANGER

Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if

needed.

Electronic unlocking of the

transmission lock

The braking power of the electric motor can be

stronger than for a vehicle with combustion en‐

gine. Abrupt braking and slow-down may con‐

fuse other traffic. There is a risk of accident.

Carefully release the accelerator pedal. Adjust

driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic

closely and actively intervene where appropri‐

ate.

General information

Electronically unlock the transmission lock to

maneuver vehicle from a danger area.

Before unlocking the transmission lock, set the

parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling

away.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Hold the Start/Stop button pressed.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

Warning

When driving in electric mode, pedestrians and

other traffic might pay less attention to the ve‐

hicle due to the lack of engine noise. There is a

risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐

tervene where appropriate.

3. Turn and hold the selector lever in position N.

A corresponding Check Control message is

displayed.

4. Turn the selector lever again into position N

within approx. 2 seconds.

Position N is indicated on the selector lever.

5. Release Start/Stop button and brake.

6. Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area

and secure it against moving on its own.

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▷ The vehicle is moving.

Warning

▷ Speed higher than approx. 12 mph/20 km/h.

▷ Selector lever position D or R is set.

Without energy recovery, there is no braking

power of the electric motor available. The vehi‐

cle could roll further than anticipated. There is a

risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic

conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐

tervene where appropriate.

▷ Accelerator pedal is not actuated or only

pressed down one third of the way.

Energy cannot be recovered in the following sit‐

uations:

▷ Selector lever position N is engaged.

▷ While drive stability control systems, for in‐

stance DTC, are active and controlling the

vehicle, even though this is not indicated by

an indicator light.

Accelerator pedal positions

▷ The high-voltage battery is fully charged.

▷ When temperature of the high-voltage bat‐

tery is very low or very high.

In winter it might be possible that the energy

recovery is temporarily unavailable after

startup.

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Deceleration

Exemplary traffic situations

If a deceleration operation is foreseeable while

driving, this can be used for energy recovery.

Coasting

Acceleration or constant speed: ePOWER

The following exemplary driving situations may

be suitable:

Deceleration

▷ Decelerating downhill.

The deceleration depends on the position of the

accelerator pedal. The less the actuation of the

accelerator pedal, the greater the deceleration. In

this way energy is recovered and the high-volt‐

age battery is charged.

▷ Deceleration before a red light.

Avoid late or abrupt braking. Instead, decelerate

the vehicle using energy recovery.

Releasing the accelerator pedal causes decelera‐

tion similar to cautious braking. Additionally, the

brake lights will come on without hitting the

brakes.

Coasting

The electric drive makes it possible to roll with‐

out consuming energy. This driving condition is

referred to as coasting.

Proactive driving reduces energy consumption

and increases the range.

Energy recovery: CHARGE

The high-voltage battery is recharged in part

through energy recovery. The electric motor acts

as a generator when decelerating and converts

the kinetic energy into electrical energy.

With vehicle rolling, no energy is recovered.

Exemplary traffic situations

If a route can be traveled without anticipated

need for braking, it is advantageous to roll.

Energy can be recovered if the following condi‐

tions are met:

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The following exemplary driving situations may

be suitable:

Range Extender is designed to enable further

driving in situations, in which the purely electric

range is not sufficient. E.g., the next charging sta‐

tion can be reached.

▷ Rolling on a straight downhill route without

obstacles.

With a very low charge state of the high-voltage

battery, the drive power is reduced on sharp up‐

hill grades or at high speeds in order to allow

continued driving.

▷ Coasting on a route without obstacles.

Avoid late or abrupt braking.

Acoustic pedestrian protection

This avoids a complete discharge of the high-

voltage battery.

Depending on the country-specific version, the

system generates a continuous driving noise

during electric driving up to approx.

20 mph/30 km/h.

A Check Control message indicates an upcom‐

ing reduction in drive power. The power reduc‐

tion is displayed in the performance display, refer

to page 112.

A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the

surroundings.

As a result, other road users, for instance pedes‐

trians or cyclists, can better perceive the vehicle.

Automatic maintenance run

Avoid having long periods when the Range Ex‐

tender is not used. To ensure functional reliabil‐

ity, the Range Extender is automatically activated

at certain intervals for a few minutes while driv‐

ing. Respective Check Control messages indi‐

cate the maintenance run. It the maintenance run

of the Range Extender is occurring at an unfavor‐

able time, it can be canceled by pressing the

Start/Stop button. It postpones the maintenance

run.

Range Extender

Increasing the range

If the charge state of the high-voltage battery

drops during travel to a minimum value, the

Range Extender starts and supplies the required

electrical energy for continued driving.

The icon on the charge state indicator desig‐

nates a Range Extender activation time.

Should the high-voltage battery be fully charged

or if there is not enough gas in the tank then a

maintenance run will not be executed.

The Range Extender controls its output automat‐

ically, turns itself off and restarts according to the

driving situation.

Heavily discharged high-voltage

battery

If the high-voltage battery is heavily discharged

during the trip, the performance and some com‐

fort features are reduced step-by-step to extend

the range.

If Range Extender is activated, the current

charge state of the high-voltage battery is main‐

tained. If necessary, the Range Extender charges

the high-voltage battery until the charge state at

the time of the activation of the Range Extender

has been reached.

The Range Extender has no direct connection to

the drive train.

Heated high-voltage battery

With a stationary vehicle

Using the Range Extender

In isolated cases, when the vehicle is stationary,

it is possible for the high-voltage battery to over‐

heat, for instance, as a result of extreme hot or

cold temperatures or direct sunlight. Drive-ready

Purely electric use of the vehicle offers the full

performance capability of the drive and the most

efficient use of the vehicle.

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state cannot be switched on if the high-voltage

battery is overheated.

Warning

A Check Control message is displayed.

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for instance due to the

following actions:

Another message will indicate when drive-ready

state is available again.

While driving

▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷ Releasing the parking brake.

If the high-voltage battery overheats during the

trip, the performance is reduced step-by-step in

order to cool down the battery. The ePOWER

performance display in the instrument cluster de‐

creases. If the temperature increases further,

park the vehicle until the high-voltage battery has

cooled down. If the performance display falls to

0, the drive-ready state is switched off and the

vehicle comes to a stop.

▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

▷ Engaging selector lever position N.

▷ Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐

ing and lock the vehicle.

Parking brake

Overview

Concept

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle

from rolling when it is parked.

Safety information

Warning

An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and

possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.

Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐

ing.

Parking brake

In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured

against rolling away, follow the following:

Setting

▷ Set the parking brake.

With a stationary vehicle

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

turn the front wheels in the direction of the

curb.

Pull the switch.

The LED lights up.

▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,

also secure the vehicle, for instance with a

wheel chock.

The indicator light lights up red. The

parking brake is set.

Depending on the stopping situation, the parking

brake is engaged automatically.

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In some parking situations, the parking brake is

automatically engaged, when selector lever posi‐

tion P is engaged. In these cases, the parking

brake is released automatically when you leave

the selector lever position P.

Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in‐

stance with a wheel chock, after exiting the vehi‐

cle.

After a power failure

While driving

Re-activating the parking brake

To use as emergency brake while driving:

1. Switch on standby state.

Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes

hard while the switch is being pulled.

2.

Press the switch while stepping on the

brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.

The indicator light lights up red, a signal

sounds and the brake lights light up.

It may take several seconds for the brake to be

reactivated. Some mechanical sounds associ‐

ated with this process are normal.

A Check Control message is displayed.

If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of ap‐

prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.

The indicator light in the instrument clus‐

ter goes out as soon as the parking brake

is ready for operation.

Releasing

Releasing manually

1. Switch on drive-ready state.

Hold function

Concept

2.

Press the switch while stepping on the

The system holds the vehicle automatically when

gear is engaged. This prevents rolling against the

direction of travel.

brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.

The LED and indicator light go out.

The parking brake is released.

In selector lever position D, the vehicle cannot

roll backwards. In selector lever position R, it can‐

not roll forward. The brake pedal does not have

to be pressed.

Automatic release

For automatic release, step on the accelerator

pedal.

The LED and indicator light go out.

Reducing energy consumption

The parking brake is automatically released

when you step on the accelerator pedal under

the following conditions:

To reduce energy consumption when the hold

function is activated, activate the parking brake

or engage the selector lever in position P when

the vehicle is stopped for long periods of time.

▷ Drive-ready state switched on.

▷ Gear position engaged.

The hold function can be affected by the vehi‐

cle's load and the road incline. If needed, a

Check Control message will appear and position

P will be selected automatically.

▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.

Malfunction

If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, secure

the vehicle against rolling before exiting.

A Check Control message is displayed.

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Signaling briefly

Turn signal, high beams,

headlight flasher

Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it

there for as long as you want the turn signal to

flash.

Turn signal

Malfunction

Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator light indi‐

cates that a turn signal bulb has failed.

Turn signal in exterior mirror

When driving and during operation of the turn

signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in

the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on

the exterior mirror are easy to see.

High beams, headlight flasher

Press the lever forward or pull it backward.

Using turn signals

▷ High beams on, arrow 1.

The high beams light up when the low beams

are switched on.

Press the lever past the resistance point.

The lever returns into its starting position after

actuation. To switch off manually, slightly tap the

lever to the resistance point.

▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.

Wiper system

Triple turn signal activation

Lightly tap the lever up or down.

The turn signal flashes three times.

The function can be activated or deactivated.

Via iDrive:

General information

Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as

this may damage the wiper blades or cause them

to become worn more quickly.

1. "My Vehicle"

Safety information

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Lighting"

Warning

4. "Exterior lighting"

If the wipers start moving in the folded away

state, body parts can be jammed or damage

may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property. Make

sure that the vehicle is switched off when the

5. "One-touch turn signal"

6. Select the desired setting.

Settings are stored for the profile currently used.

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wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐

ers are folded in when switching on.

▷ To switch off from fast wiper speed: press

down twice.

▷ To switch off from normal wiper speed: press

down once.

NOTICE

▷ Brief wipe: press down once.

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the

wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐

tor can overheat when switching on. There is a

risk of damage to property, among other poten‐

tial damage. Defrost the windshield prior to

switching the wipers on.

The lever automatically returns to its initial posi‐

tion when released.

Interval mode or rain sensor

Concept

The rain sensor automatically controls the time

between wipes depending on the intensity of the

rainfall.

Switching on

General information

The sensor is located on the windshield, directly

in front of the interior mirror. Without the rain

sensor, the frequency of the wiper operation is

preset.

Safety information

Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance

point.

NOTICE

If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can

accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.

There is a risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. Deactivate the rain

sensor in vehicle washes.

▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once.

▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once

beyond the resistance point.

The lever automatically returns to its initial posi‐

tion when released.

Switching off and brief wipe

Activating/deactivating

Press the lever down.

Press the button on the wiper lever.

Wiping is started.

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If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: the

LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

NOTICE

In frosty conditions, wiper operation may not

start.

When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the

wash pump cannot work as intended. There is

a risk of damage to property, among other po‐

tential damage. Do not use the washer system

when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.

If a journey is interrupted with the rain sensor

switched on: if the trip is resumed within approx.

15 minutes, the rain sensor is automatically acti‐

vated again.

Cleaning the windshield

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the

rain sensor

Pull the lever.

The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐

shield and activates the wipers briefly.

Turn the thumbwheel.

With deactivated rain sensor: set the interval.

With activated rain sensor: set the rain sensor

sensitivity.

Windshield washer nozzles

The windshield washer nozzles are automatically

heated while standby state is switched on.

Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain

sensor.

Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain

sensor.

Rear window wiper

Overview

Windshield washer system

Safety information

Warning

The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at

low temperatures and obstruct the view. There

is a risk of accident. Only use the washer sys‐

tems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use

washer fluid with antifreeze, if needed.

Switching on

Turn the outer switch upward.

▷ Resting position of the wiper, position 0.

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▷ Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse

gear is engaged, the system switches to con‐

tinuous operation.

tial damage. Defrost the windshield prior to

switching the wipers on.

Folding away the wipers

Clean the rear window

1. Switch standby state on and off again.

Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.

2. In frosty conditions, make sure that the

blades are not frozen to the windshield.

▷ In resting position: turn the switch downward,

arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to

its idle position when released.

3. Press the wiper lever up past the point of re‐

sistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,

until the wipers remain in a nearly vertical po‐

sition.

▷ In intermittent mode: turn the switch further,

arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to

its interval position when released.

4. Fold the wipers all the way away from the

windshield.

The function is deactivated if the washer fluid

reservoir level is low.

Fold-away position of the wipers

Concept

The fold-away position enables the wipers to be

folded away from the windshield.

General information

Important, for instance when changing the wiper

blades or for folding away under frosty condi‐

tions.

Folding down the wipers

After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper

system must be reactivated.

Safety information

1. Fold the wipers back down onto the wind‐

shield.

Warning

2. Switch on standby state.

If the wipers start moving in the folded away

state, body parts can be jammed or damage

may occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to property. Make

sure that the vehicle is switched off when the

wipers are in the folded away state and the wip‐

ers are folded in when switching on.

3. Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their

resting position and are ready again for oper‐

ation.

Washer fluid

General information

All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐

voir.

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the

wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo‐

tor can overheat when switching on. There is a

risk of damage to property, among other poten‐

Use a mixture of tap water and windshield

washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield

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washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be

used.

Overview

Recommended minimum fill quantity:

0.2 US gal/1 liter.

Safety information

Warning

Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful

substances and are flammable. There is a risk

of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instruc‐

tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away

from ignition sources. Do not refill operating

materials into different bottles. Store operating

materials out of reach of children.

The washer fluid reservoir is located under the

hood.

Malfunction

The use of undiluted windshield washer concen‐

trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to in‐

correct readings at temperatures below

+5 ℉/-15 ℃.

United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is

regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual

states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid

dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage

instructions on the washer fluid container.

Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate

or the equivalent is recommended.

NOTICE

Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid

for the water-repelling effect on the windows

can lead to damage to the washing system.

There is a risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. Do not add silicon-

containing additives to the washer fluid.

NOTICE

Mixing different windshield washer concen‐

trates or antifreeze can damage the washing

system. There is a risk of damage to property,

among other potential damage. Do not mix dif‐

ferent windshield washer concentrates or anti‐

freeze. Follow the information and mixing ratios

provided on the containers.

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