Wash/wipe system E60, E61, E63, E64: Introduction

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The wash/wipe functions are available once Terminal R status is ON.

The windscreen wipers are driven by an electric motor with a reducer gear.

The wiper blades have a new method of attachment to the windscreen-wiper arm.

The wash/wipe system no longer has ball-and-socket type washer jets. Instead, fan-type jets are used (fluidic jets).

The wash/wipe system is controlled by the body basic module (KBM). The washer-jet heater system is an exception, however, as it is controlled by the automatic heating and air-conditioning module (IHKA).

For more information, refer to E60, E61, E63, E64: SYSTEM OVERVIEW FOR THE WASH/WIPE SYSTEM .

The BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 Series are equipped with a rain-light sensor as standard. This makes automatic mode for the windscreen wiper generally possible.

A headlight cleaning system is offered as an option (option 502).

Option 502 is obligatory for: Option 522 Bi-xenon dipped/main-beam headlights in countries subject to an approval for Europe.

The Touring has a rear window wiper with a separate rear window washer pump as standard.