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Vehicle care
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Vehicle care
Steam-jet cleaner and high
pressure cleaner
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Safety information
NOTICE
Additional information:
When cleaning with high pressure cleaners,
components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of damage to property. Main-
tain sufficient distance and do not spray too
long continuously. Follow the operating in-
structions for the high pressure cleaners.
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Washing the vehicle
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves or snow in the area below the wind-
shield.
Distances and temperature
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Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.
Wash the vehicle frequently, particularly in win-
ter. Intense contamination and road salt can
damage the vehicle.
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Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.
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Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 in/80 cm.
Additional information:
Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to
page 161.
Automatic car washes or car
washes
Safety information
Safety information
NOTICE
When washing with an open fuel filler flap,
damage may occur. There is a risk of dam-
age to property. Close the fuel filler flap be-
fore washing. Clean dirt behind the fuel filler
flap with a cloth.
NOTICE
Using a car wash with high pressure washers
may result in water penetration of window
areas. There is a risk of damage to property.
Do not drive into high-pressure car wash sys-
tems.
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Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 119.
NOTICE
Improper use of automatic car washes can
cause damage to the vehicle. There is a risk
of damage to property. Follow the following
instructions:
Driving out of a car wash
Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.
Turn on drive-ready state.
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Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
Additional information:
Drive-ready state, refer to page 44.
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Note the permissible vehicle dimensions
for the car wash.
Lights
Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or cleaning
agents containing alcohol.
Do not drive through a car wash with
guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to
avoid damage to the body.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance
from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off
with water.
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Observe the tire width of the guide rail to
avoid damage to tires and rims.
Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage
to the exterior mirrors.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice
scraper.
Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary,
rain sensor to avoid damage to the win-
dow wiper system.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them. Otherwise, their braking
effect may be reduced. The heat generated
while braking dries brake disks and brake pads
and protects them against corrosion.
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Take off all removable attachments, e.g.,
antennas.
Driving into a car wash
Completely remove all residues on the win-
dows to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en-
gaged when standby state is switched off.
The wheels are blocked. There is a risk
of damage to property. Do not switch off
standby if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g.,
in a car wash.
Vehicle care
Vehicle care products
In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll
freely.
General information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning agents from BMW. Suitable vehicle
care products are available from an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
Some car washes do not permit persons in the
vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from the
outside when in selector lever position N. A
signal sounds when an attempt is made to lock
the vehicle.
Additional information:
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Clean light-colored leather more frequently be-
cause contamination on such surfaces is sub-
stantially more visible.
Safety information
Warning
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
coating of the leather surface.
Cleaning agents can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health.
There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to
property. When cleaning the interior, open the
doors or windows. Only use cleaning agents
that are intended for cleaning the respective
component. Follow the instructions on the
packaging.
Remove aggressive substances, e.g.,
sunscreen, immediately to prevent alterations
or discolorations of the leather.
Synthetic leather care
Clean synthetic leather regularly with a damp
microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Vehicle paintwork
Otherwise, dust and road grime particles will
rub into pores and folds, causing significant
abrasion and premature degradation of the
surface.
General information
Regular vehicle care contributes to driving
safety and value retention. Environmental in-
fluences in areas with elevated air pollution
or natural contaminants such as tree resin or
pollen can affect the vehicle paintwork. Tailor
the frequency and extent of the vehicle care to
these influences.
In case of major soiling, use a moist soft
sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable interior
cleaners.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-
colorations of the synthetic leather.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed im-
mediately to prevent alterations or discolora-
tions of the finish.
Fabric care
General information
In case of major contaminations such as bev-
erage stains, use a moist soft sponge or micro-
fiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaners.
Matte paintwork
Only use cleaning and care products suitable
for vehicles with matte paintwork.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-
colorations of the fabric.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using
a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Safety information
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to heavy
abrasion and premature degradation of the
leather surface.
NOTICE
Open hook and loop fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers and
other cloth upholstery in the vehicle. There is
a risk of damage to property. Ensure that any
Velcro® fasteners are closed.
To guard against discoloration such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care
roughly every two months.
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After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to dry
them. The heat generated while braking dries
brake disks and brake pads and protects them
against corrosion.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid
rubbing the material vigorously.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean chrome-like surfaces, especially
if exposed to road salt, using plenty of water as
well as auto shampoo as needed.
Textile care
Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con-
tamination.
Dampen the cloth with water.
Rubber components
Caring for special components
Environmental influences can cause surface
contamination of rubber parts and a loss of
gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning
agents for cleaning.
Displays, operating elements, and
protective glass of the Head-up
display
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber
care products at regular intervals. When clean-
ing rubber seals, do not use any silicon-con-
taining vehicle care products in order to avoid
damage or noises.
NOTICE
Surfaces can be damaged by improper
cleaning, e.g., by using chemical cleaners, or
from moisture or liquid of any kind. Physical
damage to the material is possible.
Wiper blades
The wiper blades are cleaned by using the
window washer system.
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Avoid pressure that is too high and do
not use any scratching materials.
Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually, as
this may reduce wiper performance.
Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber
cloth for cleaning displays.
Clean the operating elements and, de-
pending on vehicle equipment, the pro-
tective glass of the Head-up display with
a damp microfiber cloth and standard
household dish soap.
Fine wood parts
Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood
components with a damp cloth. Then dry with
a soft cloth.
Plastic components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral rim
cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do
not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam-jet
cleaners above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the man-
ufacturer's instructions.
NOTICE
Solvent cleaners that contain alcohol or sol-
vents such as lacquer thinners, cold cleaning
agents, fuel and such, can damage plastic
parts. There is a risk of damage to property.
Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen the
cloth lightly with water, if needed.
Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents
can damage the rim surface and the protec-
tive layer on adjacent components, e.g., the
brakes.
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When cleaning plastic parts, make sure that no
fabric parts, e.g., the headliner, become wet.
Sensors and camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
Seat belts
Warning
Chemical solvent cleaners can destroy the
fabric of the seat belts and lead to seat belts
no longer having their protective effect. There
is a risk of injury or danger to life. Use only a
mild soap solution for cleaning the seat belts.
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus should be avoided for safety reasons.
Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the
installed belt straps.
Seat belts should only be allowed to retract if
they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats
Warning
Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and can-
not enter into the driver's footwell. Use floor
mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not
use loose floor mats and do not layer several
floor mats. Make sure that there is sufficient
clearance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor
mats are securely fastened again after they
were removed, for instance for cleaning.
The floor mats can be removed from the inte-
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very contaminated,
clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a
textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the car-
pet, rub back and forth in the driving direction
only.
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