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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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Care
Mobility
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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