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while braking dries brake disks and brake pads
and protects them against corrosion.
prevent the finish from being altered or discol-
ored.
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.
Matte paintwork
Only use cleaning and care products suitable
for vehicles with matte paintwork.
Plastic wrap
Use only cleaning and care products that are
suitable for vehicles with a plastic wrap.
Vehicle care
Vehicle care products
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using
a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
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.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to heavy
abrasion and premature degradation of the
leather surface.
To guard against discoloration such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care
roughly every two months.
Safety information
Warning
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be-
cause contamination on such surfaces is sub-
stantially more visible.
Cleaning agents can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health.
There is a risk of injury and risk of property
damage. 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.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
coating of the leather surface.
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
General information
Otherwise, dust and road grime particles will
rub into pores and folds, causing significant
abrasion and premature degradation of the
surface.
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.
Corrosive substances such as grease or bird
droppings must be removed immediately to
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Immediately remove aggressive substances,
e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-
colorations of the synthetic leather.
Caring for special components
Displays, operating elements, and
protective glass of the Head-up
display
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.
NOTICE
Surfaces can be damaged by improper
cleaning, e.g., by using chemical cleaners, or
from moisture or liquid of any kind. There is a
risk of property damage.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-
colorations of the fabric.
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Avoid pressure that is too high and do
not use any scratching materials.
Safety information
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.
NOTICE
Open hook and loop fasteners, zippers, or
applications, e.g., studs on clothing can dam-
age the seat covers and the other fabric and
leather covers in the vehicle. There is a risk of
property damage. Make sure that the fasten-
ers are closed.
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.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid
rubbing the material vigorously.
Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents
can damage the rim surface and the protec-
tive layer on adjacent components, e.g., the
brakes.
Textile care
Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con-
tamination.
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.
Dampen the cloth with water.
Alcantara
Use microfiber cloth soaked with water to
clean minor soiling. 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.
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If necessary, have carbon parts removed by an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Rubber components
Environmental influences can cause surface
contamination of rubber parts and a loss of
gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning
agents for cleaning.
Seat belts
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.
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.
Wiper blades
The wiper blades are cleaned by using the
window washer system.
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus should be avoided for safety reasons.
Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually, as
this may reduce wiper performance.
Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the
installed belt straps.
Fine wood parts
Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood
components with a damp cloth. Then dry with
a soft cloth.
Seat belts should only be allowed to retract if
they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats
Plastic components
Warning
Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Stow objects in the vehicle such
that they are secured and cannot enter into
the driver's footwell. Use floor mats that are
suitable for the vehicle and can be safely at-
tached 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.
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 property damage.
Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen the
cloth lightly with water, if needed.
When cleaning plastic parts, make sure that no
fabric parts, e.g., the headliner, become wet.
Carbon parts
For easy cleaning of carbon parts, use a micro-
fiber cloth, water, and silicone-free cleaner to
remove everyday soiling.
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-
Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents
can alter the surface.
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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.
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