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▷ Give preference to cloth vehicle washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
Headlights
Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.
▷ Avoid vehicle washes with guide rails
higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to
the chassis.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance
from insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.
▷ Observe the tire width of the guide rail to
avoid damage to tires and rims.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice
scraper.
▷ Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to
the exterior mirrors.
After washing the vehicle
▷ Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary, rain
sensor to avoid damage to the wiper sys‐
tem.
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced. The heat generated during braking
dries brake discs and brake pads and protects
them against corrosion.
Driving into a vehicle wash with a
Steptronic transmission
Completely remove all residues on the windows,
to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and
to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear.
Safety information
NOTICE
Vehicle care
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
switch standby state off in vehicle washes.
Vehicle care products
General information
The vehicle manufacturer recommends using
care and cleaning products for BMW i. Suitable
care products are available from a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
General information
In a vehicle wash, the vehicle must be able to roll
freely.
To roll or push the vehicle, refer to page 106.
Some vehicle 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.
Safety information
Warning
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health. There is a
risk of injury. When cleaning the interior, open
the doors or windows. Only use products in‐
tended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the in‐
structions on the container.
Driving out of a vehicle wash
Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.
Activate drive-ready state. For activating drive-
ready state, refer to page 94.
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Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
Vehicle paint
General information
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 affect
the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the frequency and
extent of your vehicle care to these influences.
Safety information
NOTICE
Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of clothing
can damage the seat covers. There is a risk of
damage to property. Ensure that any Velcro®
fasteners are closed.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being altered
or discolored.
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
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 manufacturer's
instructions.
Matte finish
Only use cleaning and care products suitable for
vehicles with matte finish.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can
destroy the protective layer of adjacent compo‐
nents, such as the brake disc.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe
in pores and folds, and lead to increased wear
and premature degradation of the leather sur‐
face.
After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to dry
them. The heat generated during braking dries
brake discs and brake pads and protects them
against corrosion.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care
roughly every two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radiator
grille or door handles with plenty of water, possi‐
bly with shampoo added, particularly when they
have been exposed to road salt.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Rubber components
Upholstery material care
General information
Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vacuum
cleaner.
Environmental influences can cause surface soil‐
ing 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 agents at regular intervals. When cleaning
rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing
vehicle care products in order to avoid damage
or noises.
If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with bever‐
age stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable cleaning agent.
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the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐
curely fastened again after they were removed,
for instance for cleaning.
Plastic components
NOTICE
Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents, such
as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease remov‐
ers, fuel, or 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.
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a mi‐
crofiber cloth and water or an upholstery cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Sensor/camera lenses
Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if needed.
Do not soak the roofliner.
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass deter‐
gent.
Safety belts
Displays/Screens/protective glass of the
Head-up Display
Warning
Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt
webbing. Missing protective effect of the safety
belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the
safety belts.
NOTICE
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of any
kind can damage the surface of displays and
screens. There is a risk of damage to property.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
NOTICE
The surface of displays can be damaged with
improper cleaning. There is a risk of damage to
property. Avoid pressure that is too high and do
not use any scratching materials.
Safety belts should only be allowed to retract if
they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐
play using a microfiber cloth and commercially
available dish-washing soap.
Warning
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the
pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and cannot
enter into the driver's floor area. 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
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Long idle times and long-term vehicle
storage
Concept
For idle phases that last several weeks, park the
vehicle with the high-voltage battery fully
charged, if possible.
Do not park the vehicle for longer than 14 days if
the electric range is less than 6 mls/10 km.
With storage times of up to three months, if pos‐
sible plug the vehicle into a compatible power
source or park it with the high-voltage battery as
fully charged as possible.
General information
Your dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop can advise you on
what to consider when storing the vehicle for
longer than three months.
Follow the instructions for discharging the high-
voltage battery, refer to page 183.
Safety information
NOTICE
The high-voltage battery can be damaged if left
uncharged or with low charge for extended pe‐
riods. There is a risk of damage to property. Be‐
fore storing the vehicle for an extended period,
ensure that the high-voltage battery is fully
charged. During the idle period, connect the
vehicle to a charging station at a compatible
charging location. If necessary, the high-voltage
battery will be charged automatically. Make
sure that charging is carried out. Regularly
check the charge state.
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for longer
than four weeks with a charge state below ap‐
prox. 80 %.
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