2022 Mini HARDTOP SE ELECTRIC Wipers and Washers
The 2022 Mini Hardtop SE Electric is a contemporary, eco-friendly compact car that combines the iconic design and driving dynamics of a Mini with an electric drivetrain. The wipers and washers system of the 2022 Mini Hardtop SE Electric will be the subject of this introduction. Windshield wipers and cleansers are essential vehicle components that ensure visibility in a variety of weather conditions. The 2022 Mini Hardtop SE Electric is equipped with a well-designed windshield wiper and washer system to increase the driver’s safety and convenience.
The wipers and cleansers system of the 2022 Mini Hardtop SE Electric reflect the brand’s dedication to safety and convenience, ensuring drivers have a clear view of the road while minimizing environmental impact with its electric drivetrain. This attention to detail is just one element that makes the Mini Hardtop SE Electric a practical and distinctive option for those seeking an electric vehicle with the iconic Mini design and performance.
Wiper System
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.
Warning
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 wipers are folded in when switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Switching on
Press the lever up until the desired position is reached.
- Resting position of the wipers, position.
Intermittent operation or rain sensor, position 1.
Normal wiper speed, position 2.
Fast wiper speed, position 3.
When travel is interrupted with the wiper system switched on: when travel continues, the wipers resume at their previous speed.
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the lever down.
- Switching off: press the lever down until it reaches its standard position.
Brief wipe: press the lever down from the standard position.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Interval mode or rain sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall.
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.
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.
Activating
Press the lever up once from its standard position, arrow 1.
Wiping is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated. In frosty conditions, wiper operation may not start.
Deactivating
Press the lever back into the standard position.
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
With the deactivated rain sensor: set the interval.
With activated rain sensor: set the rain sensor sensitivity.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain sensor.
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 an accident. Only use the washer systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-freeze, if needed.
NOTICE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the wash pump cannot work as intended. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not use the washer system when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.
Cleaning the Windshield
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windshield and activates the wipers briefly.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated while standby state is switched on.
Rear Window Wiper
Overview
Switching on
Turn the outer switch upward.
- Resting position of the wiper, position.
Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When reverse gear is engaged, the system switches to continuous operation.
Clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
- In resting position: turn the switch downward, arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to its idle position when released.
In intermittent mode: turn the switch further, arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to its interval position when released.
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
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for instance.
Safety information
Warning
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 wipers are folded in when switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Folding away the wipers
- Switch the standby state on and off again.
- Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the wipers stop in a close to vertical position.
- Fold the wipers all the way away from the windshield.
Folding down the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper system must be reactivated.
- Fold the wipers back down onto the windshield.
- Switch on standby state.
Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their resting position and are ready again for operation.
Canada: wiper system
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.
Safety information
Warning
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 wipers are folded in when switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Switching on
Tap up the lever or press it past the resistance point.
- 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 position when released.
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the lever down.
- To switch off from fast wiper speed: press down twice.
- To switch off from normal wiper speed: press down once.
- Brief wipe: press down once.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Interval mode or rain sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall.
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.
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.
Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started.
If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor: the LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
In frosty conditions, wiper operation may not start.
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 activated again.
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
With deactivated rain sensor: set the interval.
With activated rain sensor: set the rain sensor sensitivity.
Up: short interval or high sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Down: long interval or low sensitivity of the rain sensor.
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 systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use washer fluid with anti-freeze, if needed.
NOTICE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the wash pump cannot work as intended. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not use the washer system when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windshield and activates the wipers briefly.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatically heated while standby state is switched on.
Rear window wiper
Overview
Switching on
Turn the outer switch upward.
- Resting position of the wiper, position .
Intermittent mode, arrow 1. When re-verse gear is engaged, the system switches to continuous operation.
Clean the rear window
Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.
- In resting position: turn the switch downward, arrow 3. The switch automatically returns to its idle position when released.
In intermittent mode: turn the switch further, arrow 2. The switch automatically returns to its interval position when released.
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
Helpful when changing the wiper blades or under frosty conditions, for instance.
Safety information
Warning
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 wipers are folded in when switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper motor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Defrost the windshield prior to switching the wipers on.
Folding away the wipers
- Switch the ignition on and off again.
- Press the wiper lever up past the point of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds, until the wipers remain in a nearly vertical position.
- Fold the wipers all the way away from the windshield.
Folding down the wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper system must be reactivated.
- Fold the wipers back down onto the windshield.
- Switch on standby state.
- Push wiper lever down. Wipers return to their resting position and are ready again for operation.
Washer Fluid
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reservoir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be used.
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 instructions 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.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual states; do not exceed the allow-able 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 concentrates or antifreeze can damage the washing system. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Do not mix different windshield washer concentrates or antifreeze. Follow the information and mixing ratios pro-vided on the containers.
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer concentrate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to incorrect readings at temperatures below +5 ℉/-15 ℃.
FAQs
To operate the windshield wipers, use the wiper control stalk on the steering column. Push it up or down to select the desired wiper pace.
Yes, you can adjust the wiper speed. The Mini Hardtop SE Electric offers multiple wiper speed settings to match the precipitation level, allowing you to customize it as required.
Yes, many versions of the 2022 Mini Hardtop SE Electric come with rain-sensing wipers. These wipers autonomously adjust their speed based on the moisture on the windshield.
The rain-sensing wipers activate when you set the wiper control stalk to the “Auto” position.
The rear wiper is designed to provide a clear rear view in wet and muddy conditions, enhancing safety while traveling.
Yes, the rear wiper can be regulated separately using the rear wiper control on the dashboard.
Wiper blades should be replaced when they no longer effectively clear the windshield, typically every six months to a year, depending on usage and environmental conditions.
It’s recommended to use a high-quality washer fluid specifically intended for automobiles.
Pull the wiper control stalk toward you to activate the windshield washer system. The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the windshield, assisting to remove dirt and debris.
Some models may include headlamp washer nozzles to keep the headlights clean and clear. Check your specific trim level for this feature.
If the washer fluid reservoir is low, merely add more washer fluid to ensure your system continues to work effectively.
Yes, the washer system is designed to operate in frigid temperatures. It’s recommended to use a winter washer fluid solution to prevent icing.
Yes, the wipers have a “park” position, which is where they remain when not in use. When you switch off the wipers, they will return to this position.
Regularly inspect and clean the wiper blades, ensure the washer fluid reservoir is filled, and replace wiper blades when required for optimal performance.
Yes, Mini dealerships provide service and maintenance for the wiper and washer systems, ensuring they operate effectively and are in excellent condition.
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