How to Turn On/Off the Front Windshield Wipers?
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The method to operate the windshield wipers and washer fluid on a BMW 1 Series is: 1. Push the wiper control lever upward - the front wipers will sweep three times; 2. Pull the wiper control lever downward - the rear wiper will sweep three times. Taking the 2021 BMW 1 Series as an example, it belongs to the compact car category with body dimensions of: length 4462mm, width 1803mm, height 1446mm, wheelbase 2670mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters. The 2021 BMW 1 Series features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine delivering 140PS maximum horsepower, 103kW maximum power, and 220Nm maximum torque, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
When I first learned to drive, the windshield wiper switch was actually quite simple, usually located on the stalk to the right of the steering wheel. Pulling it toward yourself activates a single wipe, pushing it up one notch sets it to slow mode, and pushing it further activates fast mode. Return it to the original position to turn it off. Some cars also have an intermittent mode, with an adjustment knob in the middle to control the wiping interval. Remember not to turn on the wipers on dry glass, as it can damage the rubber blades. If it's not raining heavily, use intermittent mode; for heavy rain, switch to continuous mode. Before practicing, make sure the car is safely parked on the roadside. Once you're familiar with it, you won't need to take your eyes off the road, avoiding safety risks.
