Controls and features -> Rear window defroster for Your BMW Z3 SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

66nWasher/Wiper system  
Rear window defroster  
6 Intermittent operation/  
Cleaning the rear window  
Cleaning the headlamps*  
If the headlamps are on, they will also  
be cleaned every fifth time you activate  
the cleaning the windshield 5 mode.  
Press the lever briefly:  
The intermittent setting of the rear  
window wiper is switched on or off.  
Do not use the washers if there is  
any danger that the fluid will freeze  
on the windshield, otherwise vision  
could be obscured. For this reason, use  
an antifreeze agent, refer to page 122.  
Do not use the washers when the reser-  
voir is empty, otherwise damage to the  
washer pump could result.<  
Press and hold the lever:  
The system sprays washer fluid against  
the rear window and activates the  
wiper. After the lever is released, the  
wiper continues to cycle for a few  
seconds.  
Z3 coupe  
To change the wiper blades, refer to  
page 136.  
The Z3 coupe is equipped with a rear  
window defroster.  
Windshield washer nozzles  
To switch on  
The windshield washer nozzles are  
heated automatically* when the ignition  
key is in position 2.  
Press the button, the indicator lamp  
comes on.  
To switch off  
Press the button if the indicator lamp is  
on.