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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 all standard, country-
specific, and optional equipment offered with
the series. It also describes features and func-
tions that are not necessarily available in the
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safety
functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
Safety information
NOTICE
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.
Washing the vehicle
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Distances and temperature
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Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.
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Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.
Wash the vehicle frequently, particularly in win-
ter. Intense contamination and road salt can
damage the vehicle.
Automatic car washes or car
washes
Safety information
Safety information
NOTICE
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.
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.
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:
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Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
Turn on drive-ready state.
Additional information:
Drive-ready state, refer to page 41.
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Note the permissible vehicle dimensions
for the car wash.
Lights
Do not drive through a car wash with
guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to
avoid damage to the body.
Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or cleaning
agents containing alcohol.
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Observe the tire width of the guide rail to
avoid damage to tires and rims.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance
from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off
with water.
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
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Take off all removable attachments, e.g.,
antennas.
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.
Driving into a car wash with a
Steptronic transmission
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:
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 146.
Driving out of a car wash
Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.
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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.
Synthetic leather care
Clean synthetic leather regularly with a damp
microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, dust and road grime particles will
rub into pores and folds, causing significant
abrasion and premature degradation of the
surface.
Vehicle paintwork
In case of major soiling, use a moist soft
sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable interior
cleaners.
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 pol-
len can affect the vehicle paintwork. Align the
frequency and extent of vehicle care according
to the degree of soiling.
Immediately remove aggressive substances
such as sunscreen to prevent the synthetic
leather from being altered or discolored.
Fabric care
Corrosive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings must be removed
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered or discolored.
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.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-
colorations of the fabric.
Matte paintwork
Only use cleaning and care products suitable
for vehicles with matte paintwork.
Safety information
Leather care
Particles of dust and road grime rub into pores
and folds, causing heavy abrasion and prema-
ture 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.
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using
a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
To guard against discoloration such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care
roughly every two months.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
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Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid
rubbing the material vigorously.
Wiper blades
The wiper blades are cleaned by using the
window washer system.
Textile care
Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con-
tamination.
Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually, as
this may reduce wiper performance.
Dampen the cloth with water.
Caring for special 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 clean-
ers above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac-
turer's instructions.
Fine wood parts
Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood
components solely with a moist rag. Then dry
with a soft cloth.
Kenaf
Only treat parts made of Kenaf fibers using
suitable care products.
Plastic components
Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents
can damage the surface of the rims and the
protective layer of adjacent components, e.g.,
the brakes.
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.
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.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean Chrome surfaces, especially in
case of exposure to road salt, with plenty of
water and added auto shampoo as needed.
Do not soak the headliner.
Seat belts
Warning
Rubber components
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.
Environmental influences can cause surface
contamination of rubber parts and a loss of
gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning
agents for cleaning.
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.
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.
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Avoid pressure that is too high and do
not use any scratching materials.
Carpets and floor mats
Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber
cloth for cleaning displays.
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.
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.
Taking the vehicle out of service
When the vehicle is shut down for longer
than three months, special measures must
be taken. For more information, contact an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
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.
Sensors and camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
Displays, operating elements and
protective glass of the Head-
up display
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.
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