How to Lift the Wiper Blades on a BMW X1?
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Turn on the ignition switch of the BMW X1, only powering it without starting the engine, and wait for 5 seconds before turning off the ignition again. Pull the wiper lever upward past the pressure point and hold it for about 3 seconds until the wiper blades come to rest in an almost vertical position. Precautions for using wiper blades are as follows: 1. Maintain cleanliness. If streaks appear on the windshield, the wiper blades may be dirty. Use a towel dampened with alcohol to wipe the dirty parts of the wiper blades. Cleaning them once a month can improve the performance of the wipers. 2. Check the rubber. If there is a harsh noise from the windshield, the rubber of the wiper blades may have hardened, worn out, or cracked. If the wear is not particularly severe, the owner can use sandpaper to smooth out the uneven surfaces. 3. Avoid direct sunlight. Park the car in a shaded area, such as a garage, where it is not exposed to the sun. Summer is particularly harsh on cars, but some owners leave their vehicles exposed to direct sunlight, which only accelerates the aging of the wiper blades.
Last time when I cleaned the wiper blades of my BMW X1 by myself, I figured out a simple method. You need to park the car, turn off the engine, and pull out the key to ensure the car is completely powered off. Then, within a few seconds, quickly press the wiper control stalk on the right side of the steering wheel upwards (the momentary position) and release it immediately. At this point, the wipers will automatically stop in the middle of the windshield, allowing you to easily lift them up. BMW designed this feature to protect the wiper arms from being exposed when parked, preventing them from getting scratched or hit by foreign objects. Once lifted, washing the car or replacing the blades becomes very convenient. After completing the task, restart the car and press the wiper switch to let it operate once, and everything will return to normal. If you accidentally force the wipers, you might damage the motor or wiring, so it's safest to follow the steps patiently. Additionally, BMW's intelligent system ensures worry-free daily use, but such small tasks during car washing can always be handled by yourself.
