How to Lift the Wiper Blades on a BMW 1 Series?

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Beckett
07/23/25 8:39pm
Method to lift the wiper blades on a BMW 1 Series: First, ensure the car is in the off state but do not press the brake pedal. Press the start button without igniting the engine, just to power on the car. After keeping the car powered on for about 5 seconds, press the start button again to turn off the power. Then, push the wiper control lever all the way up and hold it for 3 seconds, and the wiper blades will lift up. The dimensions of the BMW 1 Series are 4239mm in length, 1748mm in width, and 1421mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2660mm. The luggage compartment volume ranges from 330 to 1150L, and it features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. In terms of configuration, the BMW 1 Series comes standard with LED headlights, an 8.8-inch central touchscreen display, brake assist, driving assistance imaging, keyless start, driving experience control system, and emergency call function.
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SanJayce
08/10/25 4:13pm
As someone who frequently tinkers with cars in the garage, I think the BMW 1 Series wiper arm positioning requires a specific method. Don't rush to lift them directly—you might scratch the hood paint! Here's the correct procedure: Sit in the car, turn off the engine (don't press the brake), and quickly press the ignition button twice to power on. Then immediately pull the wiper control stalk toward you firmly for about 3 seconds—the wipers will slowly move to the center of the windshield and stop, like standing at attention. After this, you can gently lift the wiper blades to replace the rubber inserts or clear snow. A reminder: In winter, always remember to lift the wipers; otherwise, if they freeze and you try to use them, you might burn out the motor.
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LaAlaina
09/23/25 3:45am
Last week, I just taught my cousin how to operate her 125i. BMW's design indeed has some clever tricks. The key is to put the wipers into 'sleep mode'—within 5 seconds after the vehicle is completely powered off, immediately push the wiper control lever all the way up and hold it for two or three seconds. A 'click' sound indicates successful unlocking. At this point, the wipers will move from the bottom to the center of the windshield and stay firmly in the upright position. I specifically tested it; if you forget to turn off the wipers before shutting down the engine, this won't trigger. You must follow the procedure strictly for it to work.
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