System functions
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The wash/wipe system incorporates the following functions:
- Wiper functions
- Windscreen and rear window wash function (on the Touring)
- Headlight washer function
- Safety function
Wiper functions
The windscreen-wiper functions are available as soon as Terminal R status is ON.
The following wiper functions are provided (see also E60, E61, E63, E64: WIPER SWITCH ):
- Flick wipe
- Intermittent wipe
- Wiper speed 1
- wiper speed 2
- Automatic wipe controlled by rain-light sensor
For the Touring (E61):
The rear window is wiped intermittently (the customer can program the duration of the intervals, see Owner's Handbook).
No wiper operation is allowed when the rear window is open (via rear window contact switch).
When reverse gear is engaged intermittent operation switches to constant wiping.