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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