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Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints
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Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
Car washes
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Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
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Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 74, 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 47.
Hints
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 ℃.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
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.
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Steptronic transmission:
1. Drive into the car wash.
2. Engage selector lever position N.
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3. Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 71.
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. 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.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Vehicle care
Car care products
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
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.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Vehicle paint
Selector lever 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.
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
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When the ignition is switched off.
After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
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Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.
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Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.
Leather care
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Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
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 noises.
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 upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Plastic components
These include:
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Imitation leather surfaces.
Roofliner.
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.
Matt 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.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
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 pressure
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.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Carpets and floor mats
No objects in the area around the pedals
Long-term
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
the service center.
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 attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior 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.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
Displays/monitors
Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
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