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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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Care

2. Make the convertible top cleaner foam up

using a well saturated sponge, moving it in

circular motions.

Caring for the convertible top

The appearance and life of the convertible top

depend on correct care and operation.

3. Finish washing the vehicle in the car wash

or rinse with ample amounts of water.

Note the following instructions:

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To prevent water stains, mildew spots, and

chafe marks, do not enclose the

Otherwise, follow the instructions for use from

the manufacturer.

convertible top in the convertible top well

for a long period and do not fold and stow

the convertible top in the convertible top

well while the top is wet or frozen.

Treat the convertible top with an impregnating

agent after it has been washed three to five

times.

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Remove water stains that may neverthe‐

less have appeared on the roofliner using a

microfiber cloth and an interior cleaner.

Suitable cleaners and car products can be ob‐

tained from the service department.

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather often, using a

cloth or vacuum cleaner.

When the vehicle is parked in enclosed

areas for lengthy periods, ensure that the

area is well ventilated.

If possible, park the vehicle in the shade to

protect it from intensive solar radiation so

that color, rubber and fabric are not af‐

fected.

Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime

chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased

wear and premature degradation of the leather

surface.

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Remove bird droppings immediately as

their corrosive effect will otherwise attack

the convertible top and damage the rubber

seals.

To guard against discoloration, such as from

clothing, provide leather care roughly every

two months.

Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐

cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially

more visible.

Hard to remove tree sap or bird droppings

can be removed from the convertible top

with special tree sap remover and a soft

brush.

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and

grease will gradually break down the protective

layer of the leather surface.

Do not use spot remover

Suitable care products are available from the

service center.

Do not use spot remover, paint thinner,

solvent, gasoline, or similar products to re‐

move spots on the convertible top. These

products may destroy the rubber coating. In‐

correct care and cleaning may cause the

convertible top and its seams to become

leaky.◀

Upholstery material care

Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.

If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage

stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth

with a suitable interior cleaner.

To remove heavy soiling, especially for light

colored convertible tops, use a special

convertible top cleaner.

Clean the upholstery down to the seams using

large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the

material vigorously.

Proceed as follows:

1. Spray the convertible top with the

convertible top cleaner.

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Damage from Velcro® fasteners

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Matt black spray-coated components.

Painted parts in the interior.

Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or

other articles of clothing can damage the seat

covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are

closed.◀

Clean with a microfiber cloth.

Dampen cloth lightly with water.

Do not soak the roofliner.

No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐

vents

Caring for special components

Light-alloy wheels

When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral

wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam

jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐

turer's instructions.

Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or

solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty

grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead

to surface damage.◀

Safety belts

Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents

can destroy the protective layer of adjacent

components, such as the brake disk.

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

thus have a negative impact on safety.

Chemical cleaning

Do not clean chemically; this can destroy

the webbing.◀

Chrome surfaces

Carefully clean components such as the radia‐

tor grille or door handles with an ample supply

of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐

ularly when they have been exposed to road

salt.

Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety

belts clipped into their buckles.

Do not allow the reels to retract the safety

belts until they are dry.

Rubber components

Aside from water, treat only with rubber

cleansers.

Carpets and floor mats

No objects in the area around the pedals

Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other

objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the

function of the pedals could be impeded while

driving and create the risk of an accident.

When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any

silicon-containing car care products in order to

avoid damage or noises.

Do not place additional floor mats over existing

mats or other objects.

Fine wood parts

Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐

nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a

soft cloth.

Only use floor mats that have been approved

for the vehicle and can be properly attached to

floor.

Plastic components

These include:

Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐

tened again after they were removed for clean‐

ing, e.g.◀

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Imitation leather surfaces.

Roofliner.

Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐

rior for cleaning.

Lamp lenses.

Instrument cluster cover.

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