BMW 7 Series: Introduction
Windscreen Wipers
The F01/F02 has a wiper/washer system for the windscreen as standard.
Windscreen wiping has the following functions:
- Continuous wipe in stage 1
- Continuous wipe in stage 2
- Flick wipe.
The following systems are also available:
- Headlight washer system
- Water jet heater
- Automatic mode using the rain/light/solar/condensation sensor.
The wiper motor for the wiper/washer system is connected via a LIN bus.
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Fig. 76: Identifying Wiper Motor For Wiper/Washer System
Rain/lights/solar/condensation Sensor
The rain/lights/solar/condensation sensor is the same as the rain/driving lights/solar sensor, but has been enhanced with the condensation sensor function. The functionality of the rain sensor, the driving lights sensor and the solar sensor have been retained in full. This means, for example, that the driver is still assisted by the rain sensor automatically initiating the procedure for switching on the windscreen wipers.
The automatic wiping does not relieve the customer from the responsibility of wiping the windscreen. For this reason, the customer can override the automatic wiping function at any time by moving the wiper switch on the steering column stalk up or down or pulling it towards him.
The driving lights sensor supplies the on and off signal for the automatic driving lights control function.
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Fig. 77: Identifying Rain/Lights/Solar Sensor
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Fig. 78: Identifying Condensation Sensor
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART
- Rain/light/solar sensor (not F01)
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART
- Rain/light/solar sensor
- Sensor for HUD
- Condensation sensor
Under unfavorable light conditions such twilight or when driving through a tunnel, the ON signal ensures the driving lights are switched on automatically.
The solar sensor makes sure the automatic climate control system provides optimum air conditioning distribution in the vehicle.
The condensation sensor allows the integrated automatic heating/air-conditioning system to detect when condensation is forming on the windscreen in good time, even before the driver is aware of it. Countermeasures can be taken automatically at an early stage, without the need for driver intervention.
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System Overview
Fig. 79: Rain/Lights/Solar/Condensation Sensor System Overview
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION CHART
Front wiper motor with wiper
Outside temperature sensor
Heated washer jet 3x (1)
Headlight washer syst
Functions
Wiping
The wiper/washer system is switched on and off with the wiper switch. The
wiper switch is an integral part of
the steering column switch cluster SZL.
Wiper Switch
The wiper switch on the steer
Wash Functions
When the wiper switch on the steering column stalk is pulled, the washer
fluid pump is first switched on,
followed by the windscreen wiper. The washer fluid pump remains switched on for
as long as t
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Service Information
Calibration of the Drivers/front-Passenger Seat in the US Version
The position of the driver's seat in the longitudinal direction can become
implausible in the course of that seat's
life. This can be caused by repeatedly moving the seat forward and back in the
longitudinal direction.
These moveme
Changing wheels/tires
General information
When using run-flat tires or a flat tire kit, a wheel
does not always need to be changed immediately
when there is a loss of tire inflation pressure
due to a flat tire.
If needed, the tools for changing wheels are
available as accessories from a dealer's service
center or anothe
