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General care
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General care
Distances and temperature
▷ Maximum temperature: 60 ℃/140 ℉.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
▷ Minimum distance to sensors, cameras,
seals: 30 cm, 12 in.
▷ Minimum distance to the Glass Roof: 80 cm,
31.5 in.
Automatic car washes
Safety notes
NOTE
If high-pressure washers are used, water may
penetrate the area around the windows. There
is a risk of material damage. Avoid high pres‐
sure washers.
Washing the vehicle
General
Regularly remove foreign bodies, for example
leaves, from the area below the windscreen with
the bonnet raised.
NOTE
Wash the vehicle frequently, especially in winter.
Heavy soiling and road salt can cause damage to
the vehicle.
The vehicle can be damaged if automatic
washing bays or car washes are used incor‐
rectly. There is a risk of material damage. Ob‐
serve the following notes:
Steam-jet cleaners and high-
pressure cleaners
▷ Textile car washes or systems using soft
brushes are preferable, to avoid damage
to the paintwork.
Safety note
▷ Avoid washing bays or car washes with
guide rails higher than 10 cm, 4 in, to
avoid damage to the body.
NOTE
▷ Note the maximum tyre width of the guide
rail to avoid damage to tyres and rims.
When cleaning with high-pressure cleaners, ex‐
cessive pressure or excessive temperatures
can damage various components. There is a
risk of material damage. Maintain a sufficient
distance and do not spray for an extended pe‐
riod of time. Comply with the instructions for
the high-pressure cleaner.
▷ Fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid dam‐
aging them.
▷ Deactivate the wipers and the rain sensor
(if fitted) to avoid damage to the wiper sys‐
tem.
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Entering a car wash with a manual
transmission
Vehicle care
In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll
freely.
Care products
To roll or push the vehicle, see page 123.
General
BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW. Suitable care products are
available from a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
Entering a car wash with a
Steptronic transmission
General
In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll
freely.
Safety note
To roll or push the vehicle, see page 124.
Some car washes require you to get out of the
vehicle. It is not possible to lock the vehicle from
the outside in selector lever position N. If an at‐
tempt is made to lock the vehicle, a signal
sounds.
WARNING
Cleaning agents can contain hazardous sub‐
stances or constitute a health risk. There is a
danger of injury. When cleaning the interior,
open the doors or windows. Use only products
that are intended for cleaning the vehicle's inte‐
rior. Observe the notes on the packaging.
Exiting from a car wash
Make sure that the vehicle key is in the vehicle.
Start the engine. Engine start, see page 113.
Vehicle paintwork
General
Regular care promotes driving safety and pre‐
serves your vehicle's value. Environmental ef‐
fects in areas with high air pollution or natural
contaminants, for example tree resin or pollen,
may affect the vehicle paintwork. Take such fac‐
tors into consideration when deciding on the fre‐
quency and scope of vehicle care measures.
Headlights
Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use
abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents.
Soak impurities such as insect residues with
shampoo and wash off with water.
Remove ice with a de-icer spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
Immediately remove aggressive substances, for
example spilled fuel, oil, grease or bird droppings
so as to prevent damage and discolouration of
the paintwork.
After the vehicle has been washed, briefly apply
the brakes to dry them, otherwise braking effec‐
tiveness may be temporarily reduced. The heat
generated by braking dries the brake discs and
brake pads and protects them against corrosion.
Matt paintwork
Completely remove residues on the windscreens
to avoid affecting visibility due to smearing and to
reduce wiping noise and wiper blade wear.
Only use cleaning and care products that are
suitable for vehicles with matt paintwork.
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60 ℃/140 ℉. Observe the manufacturer's in‐
structions.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather at regular intervals
with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Corrosive, acidic or alkaline cleaners may destroy
the protective coatings of adjacent parts, for ex‐
ample brake discs.
Dust and road dirt will otherwise become worked
into pores and folds, resulting in considerable
abrasion and causing the leather surface to be‐
come prematurely brittle.
After cleaning, briefly apply the brakes to dry
them. The heat generated by braking dries the
brake discs and brake pads and protects them
against corrosion.
In order to protect against discolouration, for ex‐
ample from clothing, clean and care for the
leather approximately every two months.
Chrome surfaces
Clean light-coloured leather more frequently as it
has the tendency to soil faster.
Carefully clean parts such as the radiator grille
and door handles with plenty of water to which a
shampoo may be added, particularly if exposed
to road salt.
Use leather cleaner, otherwise dirt and grease
will attack the protective coating of the leather.
Care of upholstery fabrics
General
Regularly clean the upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner.
Rubber parts
The surfaces of rubber parts can be contamina‐
ted or lose their shine due to environmental influ‐
ences. Only use water and suitable care prod‐
ucts for cleaning.
In the event of heavy soiling, for example stains
caused by drinks, use a soft sponge or a lint-free
microfibre cloth with suitable interior cleaning
agents.
Rubber parts subjected to high wear and tear
should be treated regularly with rubber care
products. Do not use silicone-based care prod‐
ucts for treating rubber seals, otherwise these
could be damaged and become a source of
noise.
Clean the upholstery up to the seams using wide
wiping actions. Avoid rubbing vigorously.
Fine wood parts
Safety note
Clean fine wood trims and fine wood parts with a
damp cloth only. Then dry them with a soft cloth.
NOTE
Open Velcro fasteners on articles of clothing
can damage the seat covers. There is a risk of
material damage. Make sure that any Velcro
fasteners on your clothing are closed.
Plastic parts
NOTE
Cleaning agents containing alcohol or solvents,
such as nitro thinners, cold cleaners, fuel or
similar can damage plastic parts. There is a risk
of material damage. Clean with a microfibre
cloth. Lightly moisten the cloth with water, if
necessary.
Care of special parts
Light alloy wheels
When cleaning the wheels while they are instal‐
led on the vehicle, only use neutral rim cleaner
with a pH value of between 5 and 9. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or steam cleaners above
Clean with a microfibre cloth.
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Lightly moisten the cloth with water, if necessary.
Do not soak the roof lining.
Trailer tow hitch with removable ball
linkage
Keep ball linkage and bracket clean.
Seat belts
Grease or oil bearing locations, sliding surfaces
and the small balls on the bracket pin regularly
with resin-free grease or oil.
WARNING
Before using steam cleaners or high-pressure
cleaners on the vehicle, remove the ball linkage
and insert the cover into the bracket.
Chemical cleaners can cause irreparable dam‐
age to the fabric of the seat belts. The protec‐
tive function of the seat belts will be lost. There
is a danger of injury or even death. Only use a
mild soap and water solution for cleaning the
seat belts.
Do not clean ball linkage with a steam cleaner or
high pressure cleaner.
Sensors/camera lenses
Clean sensors or camera lenses using a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass cleaner.
Dirt on the belt straps can interfere with the ac‐
tion of the reel and is a safety hazard.
Clean only with a mild soap solution while still fit‐
ted to the vehicle.
Displays/screens
Do not allow seat belts to retract until they are
dry.
NOTE
Chemical cleaners, moisture or fluids of all
kinds can damage the surface of displays and
screens. There is a risk of material damage.
Clean with a clean, anti-static microfibre cloth.
Carpets and foot mats
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or block a pedal that has been
pressed. There is a risk of accident. Stow items
in the vehicle so that they are secure and can‐
not get into the driver's footwell. Only use floor
mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can
be securely fastened to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats, and do not place several floor
mats on top of one another. Make sure that
there is sufficient space for the pedals. Ensure
that floor mats are securely reattached after
having been removed, for example for cleaning.
NOTE
Incorrect cleaning can damage the surfaces of
displays. There is a risk of material damage.
Avoid applying excessive pressure and do not
use abrasive materials.
Clean with a clean, anti-static microfibre cloth.
Laying up the vehicle
Special measures need to be taken if putting the
vehicle out of use for longer than three months.
Additional information is available from a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle to
enable the interior to be cleaned more thor‐
oughly.
In the event of heavy soiling, clean floor carpets
using a microfibre cloth and water or textile
cleaner. Rub back and forth in the direction of
travel to prevent matting.
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