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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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