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Vehicle Care
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Vehicle Care
Distances and temperature
▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.
Vehicle features and
options
▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals: 12 inches/30 cm.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 in/80 cm.
Automatic washing systems or
car washes
Safety information
NOTICE
Washing the vehicle
Improper use of automatic washing systems or
car washes can cause damage to the vehicle.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Follow the following in‐
structions:
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves
in the area below the windshield when the hood
is raised.
▷ Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter. Intense contamination and road salt can
damage the vehicle.
▷ Do not drive through a car wash with
guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid
damage to the body.
Steam cleaner and high pressure
cleaner
▷ Observe the tire width of the guide rail to
avoid damage to tires and rims.
▷ Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to
the exterior mirrors.
Safety information
▷ Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary, rain
sensor to avoid damage to the window
wiper system.
NOTICE
When cleaning with high pressure cleaners,
components can be damaged due to the pres‐
sure or temperatures being too high. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other poten‐
tial damage. Maintain sufficient distance and do
not spray too long continuously. Follow the op‐
erating instructions for the high pressure clean‐
ers.
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be reduced. The heat generated during braking
dries brake discs and brake pads and protects
them against corrosion.
Driving into a car wash with a
Steptronic transmission
Safety information
Completely remove all residues on the windows,
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.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Do not switch standby
state off in car washes.
Vehicle care
Vehicle care products
General information
General information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW. Suitable vehicle
care products are available from a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll
freely.
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 sig‐
nal sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Safety information
Additional information:
Warning
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 149.
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 car wash
Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.
Turn on drive readiness.
Additional information:
Drive-ready state, refer to page 40.
Vehicle paintwork
General information
Regular vehicle 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 paintwork. Tailor the frequency and
extent of your vehicle care to these influences.
Headlights
Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance
from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off
with water.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice
scraper.
Corrosive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being altered
or discolored.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking effect can
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Matte paintwork
Only use cleaning and care products suitable for
vehicles with matte paintwork.
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 cleaners
above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe
in pores and folds, and lead to heavy wear and
premature degradation of the leather surface.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can
destroy the protective coating of adjacent com‐
ponents, such as the brake disc.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care
roughly every two months.
After cleaning, apply the brakes shortly to dry
them. The heat generated during braking dries
brake discs and brake pads and protects them
against corrosion.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause contamination on such surfaces is sub‐
stantially more visible.
Chrome surfaces
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
coating of the leather surface.
Carefully clean Chrome surfaces, especially in
case of exposure to road salt, with plenty of wa‐
ter and added auto shampoo as needed.
Upholstery material care
General information
Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vacuum
cleaner.
Rubber components
Environmental influences can cause surface con‐
tamination of rubber parts and a loss of gloss.
Use only water and suitable cleaning agents for
cleaning.
If upholstery is very contaminated, for instance
with beverage stains, use a soft sponge or micro‐
fiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber
care products at regular intervals. When cleaning
rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing
vehicle care products in order to avoid damage
or noises.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
Fine wood parts
Safety information
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft
cloth.
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, among other potential
damage. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.
Kenaf
Only treat parts made of Kenaf fibers using suita‐
ble care products.
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Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for
the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐
curely fastened again after they were removed,
for instance for cleaning.
Plastic components
NOTICE
Cleaning agents that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel and such, can damage
plastic parts. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty, among other potential damage. Clean with
a microfiber cloth. Dampen the cloth lightly with
water, if needed.
The floor mats can be removed from the car's in‐
terior 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 carpet, rub
back and forth in the driving direction only.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Sensors and camera lenses
Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if needed.
Do not soak the headliner.
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass deter‐
gent.
Safety belts
Displays, screens, and 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 injury or danger to life.
Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the
safety belts.
NOTICE
Chemical cleaning agents, moisture or fluids of
any kind can damage the surface of displays
and screens. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty, among other potential damage. 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 for cleaning the
installed belt straps.
NOTICE
Safety belts should only be allowed to retract if
they are dry.
The surface of displays can be damaged with
improper cleaning. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage. Avoid
pressure that is too high and do not use any
scratching materials.
Carpets and floor mats
Warning
Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber cloth.
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.
Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐
play using a microfiber cloth and commercially
available dish-washing soap.
Taking the vehicle out of service
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be taken.
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