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High-pressure cleaners
Vehicle equipment
Safety information
This chapter describes equipment, systems
and functions which are offered or may be of-
fered in future on a model-specific basis, even
if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-
tion.
NOTICE
When cleaning with high-pressure clean-
ers, excessive pressure or excessive tem-
peratures can damage various components.
There is a risk of material damage. Maintain
a sufficient distance and do not spray for an
extended period of time. Comply with the in-
structions for the high-pressure cleaner.
For further information:
Vehicle equipment, see page 8.
Vehicle wash
General
Distances and temperature
Regularly remove foreign objects, for example,
leaves or snow, in the area below the wind-
screen.
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Maximum temperature: 60 ℃, 140 ℉.
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Minimum distance to sensors, cameras,
seals, and lights: 30 cm, approx. 12 in.
Wash the vehicle frequently, especially in win-
ter. Heavy soiling and road salt can cause
damage to the vehicle.
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Minimum distance to the glass sunroof:
80 cm, 31.5 in.
For further information:
Automatic car washes
For fold-out position of the windscreen wipers,
see page 154.
Safety information
Safety information
NOTICE
The vehicle can be damaged if automatic car
washes are used incorrectly. There is a risk
of material damage. Observe the following
notes:
NOTICE
Damages may occur if the fuel filler flap is
open while washing. There is a risk of mate-
rial damage. Close the fuel filler flap before
washing. Remove any dirt behind the fuel
filler flap with a cloth.
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Textile car washes or systems using soft
brushes are preferable, to avoid damage
to the paintwork.
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Before entering the washing bay or car
wash, make sure that the vehicle is not
too large for the facility.
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Do not drive into delete car washes or
washing bays with guide rails higher
than 10 cm, 4 in, to avoid damage to the
body.
Lights
Do not rub wet lights dry, and do not use
abrasive, alcohol-based, or corrosive cleaning
agents.
Note the maximum tyre width of the
guide rail to avoid damage to tyres and
rims.
Soak impurities, for example insect residues,
with shampoo and wash off with water.
Remove ice with a de-icer spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
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Fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid
damaging them.
Deactivate the windscreen wipers and
the rain sensor (if fitted) to avoid dam-
age to the wiper system.
After vehicle wash
After vehicle wash, briefly apply the brakes
to dry them, otherwise braking effect may be
temporarily reduced. The heat generated by
braking dries the brake discs and brake pads
and protects them against corrosion.
Entering a car wash
Completely remove residues on the wind-
screens to avoid affecting visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiping noise and
wiper blade wear.
NOTICE
The selector lever position P is automatically
engaged when standby state is switched off.
The wheels are locked. There is a risk of
material damage. Do not switch off standby
state if the vehicle is to roll, e.g. in conveyor
car washes.
Vehicle care
Care products
The vehicle must be able to roll freely while in
the car wash.
General
Some car washes require you to leave the ve-
hicle. It is not possible to lock the vehicle from
the outside in selector lever position N. If an
attempt is made to lock the vehicle, a signal
sounds.
BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW. Suitable care products
are available from an authorised Service Part-
ner or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
For further information:
For rolling or pushing the vehicle, see
page 142.
Safety information
WARNING
Exiting from a car wash
Cleaning agents can contain hazardous sub-
stances or pose a health risk. There is a dan-
ger of injury. When cleaning the interior, open
the doors or windows. Use only products that
are intended for vehicle cleaning. Observe
the notes on the packaging.
Make sure that the vehicle key is in the vehicle.
Switch on drive-ready state.
For further information:
Drive-ready state, see page 48.
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siderable abrasion and causing the surface to
become prematurely brittle.
Vehicle paintwork
General
In case of major contaminations, use a moist
soft sponge or microfibre cloth with a suitable
interior cleaners.
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
factors into consideration when deciding on
the frequency and scope of vehicle care meas-
ures.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
such as sunscreen, to prevent the synthetic
leather from being altered or discoloured.
Fabric care
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird drop-
pings, to prevent the paintwork from being
damaged and discoloured.
General
In case of major contaminations, such as bev-
erage stains, use a moist soft sponge or micro-
fibre cloth with a suitable interior cleaners.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
such as sunscreen, to prevent the fabric from
being altered or discoloured.
Matt paintwork
Only use cleaning and care products that are
suitable for vehicles with matt paintwork.
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Leather care
Remove dust from the leather at regular inter-
vals with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
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 material damage. Make sure that the
hook and loop fasteners are closed.
Dust and road dirt will otherwise become
worked into pores and folds, resulting in con-
siderable abrasion and causing the leather
surface to become prematurely brittle.
To protect against discolouration, for example
from clothing, clean and care for the leather
approximately every two months.
Care of upholstery fabrics
Clean light-coloured leather more frequently as
it has the tendency to soil faster.
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid
rubbing vigorously.
Use leather cleaner, otherwise dirt and grease
will attack the protective coating of the leather.
Textile care
Use a microfibre cloth for cleaning minor con-
tamination.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
such as sunscreen, to prevent the leather from
being altered or discoloured.
Dampen the cloth with water.
Synthetic leather care
Clean the synthetic leather regularly with a
damp microfibre cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Dust and road dirt will otherwise become
worked into pores and folds, resulting in con-
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Rubber parts
Care of special parts
The surfaces of rubber parts can be contami-
nated or lose their shine due to environmental
influences. Only use water and suitable care
products for cleaning.
Displays, operating elements and
protective glass of the Head-up
display
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.
NOTICE
The surfaces can be damaged by improper
cleaning, e.g. with chemical cleaners, mois-
ture or liquids of all kinds. There is a risk of
material damage.
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Avoid applying excessive pressure and
do not use abrasive materials.
Wiper blades
The wiper blades are cleaned by using the
window washer system.
Use a dry, clean antistatic microfibre
cloth for cleaning displays.
Avoid additional manual cleaning of the wiper
blades to prevent a reduction in wipe quality.
Clean the operating elements and, de-
pending on the equipment, clean the
protective glass of the Head-up display
using a damp microfibre cloth and com-
mercially available dish-washing soap.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood trim and fine wood parts with
a damp cloth. Then dry with a soft cloth.
Kenaf
Light alloy wheels
Treat parts made from kenaf fibres with a suit-
able care product only.
When cleaning the wheels while they are in-
stalled on the vehicle, only use neutral rim
cleaner with a pH value between 5 and 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or high-pressure
cleaners above 60 ℃, 140 ℉. Observe the
manufacturer's instructions.
Plastic parts
NOTICE
Corrosive, acidic or alkaline cleaners may de-
stroy the protective coatings of adjacent parts,
for example brake disc.
Cleaning agents containing alcohol or sol-
vents, for example nitro thinners, cold clean-
ers, 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.
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.
Do not soak the headliner.
Chrome-like surfaces
Chrome-like surfaces, particularly those that
have been exposed to road salt, should be
cleaned carefully with plenty of water, with
added shampoo if required.
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Seat belts
Australia only:Mount for trailer tow
hitch
Keep the mount clean, depending on the
equipment.
WARNING
Chemical cleaners can cause irreparable
damage to the fabric of the seat belts. The
protective effect of the seat belts will be lost.
There is a danger of injury or danger to life.
Only use a mild soap and water solution for
cleaning the seat belts.
Regularly grease or oil bearings and sliding
surfaces with resin-free grease or oil.
Before using a high-pressure cleaner on the
vehicle, remove the ball head and insert the
cover into the bracket.
Dirt on the seat belt straps can interfere with
the action of the reel and is a safety hazard.
Sensors and camera lenses
Clean sensors or camera lenses using a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.
Only clean the seat belt straps with a mild
soap solution while still fitted to the vehicle.
Do not allow seat belts to retract until they are
dry.
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 an authorised Service Partner or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work-
shop.
Carpets and floor 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. Ensure
that items in the vehicle are stowed securely
and cannot get into the driver's footwell. Only
use floor mats that are suitable for the ve-
hicle 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 an-
other. Make sure that there is sufficient space
for the pedals. Ensure that floor mats are se-
curely reattached after removal, for example
for cleaning.
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 car-
pets using a microfibre cloth and water or tex-
tile cleaner. Rub back and forth in the direction
of travel to prevent matting.
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