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Mobility
Care
Care
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
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.
Automatic car washes
Hints
Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀
Note the following:
Car washes
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Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
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Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.
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 77, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.
Hints
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
Do not treat the convertible top with wax.
Ensure that a cycle without wax or a spe‐
cial cycle for convertibles is available.
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
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 45.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause
damage or preliminary damage that may then
lead to long-term damage.
Guide rails in car washes
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
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Steptronic transmission:
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
1. Drive into the car wash.
2. Engage selector lever position N.
3. Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 74.
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.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Vehicle care
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
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.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Vehicle paint
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
Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
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When the ignition is switched off.
After approx. 15 minutes.
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.
Headlights
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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.
Only use respectively approved cleaning and
care products for vehicles with matte finish.
Suitable care products for matte finishes are
available from the service center.
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Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
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2. Make the convertible top cleaner foam up
using a well saturated sponge, moving it in
circular motions.
Caring for the convertible top
The appearance and life of the convertible top
depend on correct care and operation.
3. Finish washing the vehicle in the car wash
or rinse with ample amounts of water.
Note the following instructions:
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To prevent water stains, mildew spots, and
chafe marks, do not enclose the
Otherwise, follow the instructions for use from
the manufacturer.
convertible top in the convertible top well
for a long period and do not fold and stow
the convertible top in the convertible top
well while the top is wet or frozen.
Treat the convertible top with an impregnating
agent after it has been washed three to five
times.
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Remove water stains that may neverthe‐
less have appeared on the roofliner using a
microfiber cloth and an interior cleaner.
Suitable cleaners and car products can be ob‐
tained from the service department.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
When the vehicle is parked in enclosed
areas for lengthy periods, ensure that the
area is well ventilated.
If possible, park the vehicle in the shade to
protect it from intensive solar radiation so
that color, rubber and fabric are not af‐
fected.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
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Remove bird droppings immediately as
their corrosive effect will otherwise attack
the convertible top and damage the rubber
seals.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Hard to remove tree sap or bird droppings
can be removed from the convertible top
with special tree sap remover and a soft
brush.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Do not use spot remover
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Do not use spot remover, paint thinner,
solvent, gasoline, or similar products to re‐
move spots on the convertible top. These
products may destroy the rubber coating. In‐
correct care and cleaning may cause the
convertible top and its seams to become
leaky.◀
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.
To remove heavy soiling, especially for light
colored convertible tops, use a special
convertible top cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Proceed as follows:
1. Spray the convertible top with the
convertible top cleaner.
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Damage from Velcro® fasteners
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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.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
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 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.◀
Safety belts
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
Carpets and floor mats
No objects in the area around the pedals
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 cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Plastic components
These include:
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
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Imitation leather surfaces.
Roofliner.
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
Lamp lenses.
Instrument cluster cover.
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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.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
the service center.
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