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Intense soiling and road salt can damage the
vehicle.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Automatic car washes
Hints
Note the following:
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Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
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Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.
Car washes
Hints
Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
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Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 70, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.
In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 43.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Guide rails in car washes
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods of
time and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Manual transmission:
1. Drive into the car wash.
2. Shift to neutral.
Regularly remove foreign items such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the
hood is raised.
3. Switch the engine off.
4. Switch on the ignition.
Automatic transmission:
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter.
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Double-clutch transmission:
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
1. Drive into the car wash.
2. Engage transmission position N.
3. Switch the engine off.
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.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Vehicle care
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Car care products
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
To start the engine:
Car care and cleaning products
1. Depress the brake pedal.
Follow the instructions on the container.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Transmission position
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
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When the ignition is switched off.
After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
Aggressive substances, such as spilled fuel,
oil, grease or bird droppings, must be removed
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered or discolored.
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Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.
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Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
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Thaw ice with deicing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
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To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita‐
ble interior cleaner.
Plastic components
These include:
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Imitation leather surfaces.
Headliner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Lamp lenses.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Instrument cluster cover.
Matte black spray-coated components.
Painted parts in the interior.
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Do not soak the headliner.
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chrome surfaces
Chemical cleaning
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
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Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result.◀
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Long-term vehicle storage
Carpets and floor mats
Your service center can advise you on what to
consider when storing the vehicle for longer
than three months.
No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the area of motion of the pedals;
otherwise, the function of the pedals could be
impeded while driving
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly fixed in
place.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, for example.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the passen‐
ger compartment for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.
Displays/screens
Clean the displays with an antistatic microfiber
cloth.
Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household
cleansers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the
unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.
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