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Steam-jet cleaner and high

pressure cleaner

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Safety information

NOTICE

Additional information:

When cleaning with high pressure cleaners,

components can be damaged due to the

pressure or temperatures being too high.

There is a risk of damage to property. Main-

tain sufficient distance and do not spray too

long continuously. Follow the operating in-

structions for the high pressure cleaners.

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Washing the vehicle

General information

Regularly remove foreign objects such as

leaves or snow in the area below the wind-

shield.

Distances and temperature

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Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

Wash the vehicle frequently, particularly in win-

ter. Intense contamination and road salt can

damage the vehicle.

▷

Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,

seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.

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Minimum distance from glass sunroof:

31.5 in/80 cm.

Additional information:

Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to

page 161.

Automatic car washes or car

washes

Safety information

NOTICE

When washing with an open fuel filler flap,

damage may occur. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. Close the fuel filler flap be-

fore washing. Clean dirt behind the fuel filler

flap with a cloth.

NOTICE

Using a car wash with high pressure washers

may result in water penetration of window

areas. There is a risk of damage to property.

Do not drive into high-pressure car wash sys-

tems.

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Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to

page 119.

NOTICE

Improper use of automatic car washes can

cause damage to the vehicle. There is a risk

of damage to property. Follow the following

instructions:

Driving out of a car wash

Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

Turn on drive-ready state.

▷

Give preference to cloth car washes or

those that use soft brushes in order to

avoid paint damage.

Additional information:

Drive-ready state, refer to page 44.

▷

Note the permissible vehicle dimensions

for the car wash.

Lights

Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use

abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or cleaning

agents containing alcohol.

Do not drive through a car wash with

guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to

avoid damage to the body.

Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance

from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off

with water.

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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.

Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice

scraper.

Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary,

rain sensor to avoid damage to the win-

dow wiper system.

After washing the vehicle

After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes

briefly to dry them. Otherwise, their braking

effect may be reduced. The heat generated

while braking dries brake disks and brake pads

and protects them against corrosion.

▷

Take off all removable attachments, e.g.,

antennas.

Driving into a car wash

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.

NOTICE

Selector lever position P is automatically en-

gaged when standby state is switched off.

The wheels are blocked. There is a risk

of damage to property. Do not switch off

standby if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g.,

in a car wash.

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Vehicle care products

In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll

freely.

General information

BMW recommends using vehicle care and

cleaning agents from BMW. Suitable vehicle

care products are available from an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

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

signal sounds when an attempt is made to lock

the vehicle.

Additional information:

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Clean light-colored leather more frequently be-

cause contamination on such surfaces is sub-

stantially more visible.

Safety information

Warning

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and

grease will gradually break down the protective

coating of the leather surface.

Cleaning agents can contain substances that

are dangerous and harmful to your health.

There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to

property. When cleaning the interior, open the

doors or windows. Only use cleaning agents

that are intended for cleaning the respective

component. Follow the instructions on the

packaging.

Remove aggressive substances, e.g.,

sunscreen, immediately to prevent alterations

or discolorations of the leather.

Synthetic leather care

Clean synthetic leather regularly with a damp

microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Vehicle paintwork

Otherwise, dust and road grime particles will

rub into pores and folds, causing significant

abrasion and premature degradation of the

surface.

General information

Regular vehicle care contributes to driving

safety and value retention. Environmental in-

fluences in areas with elevated air pollution

or natural contaminants such as tree resin or

pollen can affect the vehicle paintwork. Tailor

the frequency and extent of the vehicle care to

these influences.

In case of major soiling, use a moist soft

sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable interior

cleaners.

Immediately remove aggressive substances,

e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-

colorations of the synthetic leather.

Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,

grease or bird droppings must be removed im-

mediately to prevent alterations or discolora-

tions of the finish.

Fabric care

General information

In case of major contaminations such as bev-

erage stains, use a moist soft sponge or micro-

fiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaners.

Matte paintwork

Only use cleaning and care products suitable

for vehicles with matte paintwork.

Immediately remove aggressive substances,

e.g., sunscreen, to prevent alterations or dis-

colorations of the fabric.

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather regularly, using

a cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Safety information

Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime

chafe in pores and folds, and lead to heavy

abrasion and premature degradation of the

leather surface.

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. Ensure that any

Velcro® fasteners are closed.

To guard against discoloration such as from

clothing, clean leather and provide leather care

roughly every two months.

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After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to dry

them. The heat generated while braking dries

brake disks and brake pads and protects them

against corrosion.

Upholstery material care

Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.

Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid

rubbing the material vigorously.

Chrome surfaces

Carefully clean chrome-like surfaces, especially

if exposed to road salt, using plenty of water as

well as auto shampoo as needed.

Textile care

Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con-

tamination.

Dampen the cloth with water.

Rubber components

Caring for special components

Environmental influences can cause surface

contamination of rubber parts and a loss of

gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning

agents for cleaning.

Displays, operating elements, and

protective glass of the Head-up

display

Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber

care products at regular intervals. When clean-

ing rubber seals, do not use any silicon-con-

taining vehicle care products in order to avoid

damage or noises.

NOTICE

Surfaces can be damaged by improper

cleaning, e.g., by using chemical cleaners, or

from moisture or liquid of any kind. Physical

damage to the material is possible.

Wiper blades

The wiper blades are cleaned by using the

window washer system.

▷

Avoid pressure that is too high and do

not use any scratching materials.

Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually, as

this may reduce wiper performance.

Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber

cloth for cleaning displays.

Clean the operating elements and, de-

pending on vehicle equipment, the pro-

tective glass of the Head-up display with

a damp microfiber cloth and standard

household dish soap.

Fine wood parts

Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood

components with a damp cloth. Then dry with

a soft cloth.

Plastic 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-jet

cleaners above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the man-

ufacturer's instructions.

NOTICE

Solvent cleaners that contain alcohol or sol-

vents such as lacquer thinners, cold cleaning

agents, fuel and such, can damage plastic

parts. There is a risk of damage to property.

Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen the

cloth lightly with water, if needed.

Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents

can damage the rim surface and the protec-

tive layer on adjacent components, e.g., the

brakes.

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When cleaning plastic parts, make sure that no

fabric parts, e.g., the headliner, become wet.

Sensors and camera lenses

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a

cloth moistened with a small amount of glass

detergent.

Seat belts

Warning

Chemical solvent cleaners can destroy the

fabric of the seat belts and lead to seat belts

no longer having their protective effect. There

is a risk of injury or danger to life. Use only a

mild soap solution for cleaning the seat belts.

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

thus should be avoided for safety reasons.

Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the

installed belt straps.

Seat belts should only be allowed to retract if

they are dry.

Carpets and floor mats

Warning

Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the

pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the

vehicle such that they are secured and can-

not enter into the driver's footwell. 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. Make sure that there is sufficient

clearance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor

mats are securely fastened again after they

were removed, for instance for cleaning.

The floor mats can be removed from the inte-

rior 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 car-

pet, rub back and forth in the driving direction

only.

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