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er’s door must remain closed, deactivate the

hands-free opening/closing function.

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.

Steam-jet cleaner and high

pressure cleaner

Additional information:

Safety information

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

NOTICE

Washing the vehicle

When using high-pressure cleaners, compo-

nents can be damaged due to the pressure

or high temperatures or because an insuffi-

cient distance was maintained. There is a risk

of property damage. Maintain sufficient dis-

tance and do not spray too long continuously.

Follow the operating instructions for the high

pressure cleaners.

General information

Regularly remove foreign objects such as

leaves or snow in the area below the wind-

shield.

Wash the vehicle frequently, particularly in win-

ter. Intense contamination and road salt can

damage the vehicle.

Distances and temperature

Additional information:

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Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to

page 181.

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Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,

seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.

Safety information

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Minimum distance to laser scanner:

31.5 in/80 cm.

Minimum distance from glass sunroof:

31.5 in/80 cm.

NOTICE

When washing with an open fuel filler flap,

damage may occur. There is a risk of prop-

erty damage. Close the fuel filler flap before

washing. Clean dirt behind the fuel filler flap

with a cloth.

Automatic car washes or car

washes

Safety information

NOTICE

If the function for automatically opening/clos-

ing the driver’s door is activated, the driver’s

door may open unintentionally, e.g. when

washing the vehicle. There is a risk of prop-

erty damage. In situations where the driv-

Improper use of automatic car washes can

cause damage to the vehicle. There is a risk

of property damage. Follow the following in-

structions:

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Give preference to cloth car washes or

those that use soft brushes in order to

avoid paint damage.

Driving out of a car wash

Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

Turn on drive-ready state.

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Note the permissible vehicle dimensions

for the car wash.

Additional information:

Drive-ready state, refer to page 42.

Do not drive through a car wash with

guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to

avoid damage to the body.

Lights

Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use

abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or cleaning

agents containing alcohol.

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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.

Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance

from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off

with water.

Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary,

rain sensor to avoid damage to the win-

dow wiper system.

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

scraper.

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Do not activate camera cleaning via

iDrive while washing the vehicle to pre-

vent damage on the cleaning system.

Fresh air intake for automatic

climate control

Take off all removable attachments, e.g.,

antennas.

Safety information

Driving into a car wash

NOTICE

After opening the hood, foreign objects or liq-

uids may enter the automatic climate control

via the fresh air intake under the hood. There

is a risk of property damage. Follow the fol-

lowing instructions:

NOTICE

Selector lever position P is automatically en-

gaged when standby state is switched off.

The wheels are blocked. There is a risk of

property damage. Do not switch off standby

if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g., in a car

wash.

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Make sure that no foreign objects or liq-

uids enter the fresh air intake, e.g., when

washing the engine or cleaning the area

under the windshield.

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

freely.

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Do not direct the steam jet or high-pres-

sure cleaner at the fresh air intake.

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.

Regularly check the fresh air intake and

remove foreign objects.

Additional information:

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to

page 136.

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component. Follow the instructions on the

packaging.

Overview

Vehicle paintwork

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.

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.

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.

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.

Matte paintwork

Only use cleaning and care products suitable

for vehicles with matte paintwork.

Plastic wrap

Use only cleaning and care products that are

suitable for vehicles with a plastic wrap.

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Vehicle care products

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather regularly, using

a cloth or vacuum cleaner.

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.

Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime

chafe in pores and folds, and lead to heavy

abrasion and premature degradation of the

leather surface.

Safety information

To guard against discoloration such as from

clothing, clean leather and provide leather care

roughly every two months.

Warning

Clean light-colored leather more frequently be-

cause contamination on such surfaces is sub-

stantially more visible.

Cleaning agents can contain substances that

are dangerous and harmful to your health.

There is a risk of injury and risk of property

damage. When cleaning the interior, open the

doors or windows. Only use cleaning agents

that are intended for cleaning the respective

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and

grease will gradually break down the protective

coating of the leather surface.

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Remove aggressive substances, e.g.,

sunscreen, immediately to prevent alterations

or discolorations of the leather.

If upholstery material containing cashmere is

soiled, use only a damp, soft sponge with a

suitable interior cleaner.

Textile care

Synthetic leather care

Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con-

tamination.

Clean synthetic leather regularly with a damp

microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Dampen the cloth with water.

Otherwise, dust and road grime particles will

rub into pores and folds, causing significant

abrasion and premature degradation of the

surface.

If fabrics containing cashmere are soiled, use

only a damp, soft sponge with a suitable inte-

rior cleaner.

In case of major soiling, use a moist soft

sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable interior

cleaners.

Alcantara

Use microfiber cloth soaked with water to

clean minor soiling. Avoid rubbing the material

vigorously.

Immediately remove aggressive substances,

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

colorations of the synthetic leather.

Caring for special components

Fabric care

Displays, operating elements, and

protective glass of the Head-up

display

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.

NOTICE

Immediately remove aggressive substances,

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

colorations of the fabric.

Surfaces can be damaged by improper

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

from moisture or liquid of any kind. There is a

risk of property damage.

Safety information

▷

Avoid pressure that is too high and do

not use any scratching materials.

NOTICE

Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber

cloth for cleaning displays.

Open hook and loop fasteners, zippers, or

applications, e.g., studs on clothing can dam-

age the seat covers and the other fabric and

leather covers in the vehicle. There is a risk of

property damage. Make sure that the fasten-

ers are closed.

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.

Upholstery material care

Light-alloy wheels

Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.

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

Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid

rubbing the material vigorously.

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

ufacturer's instructions.

Plastic components

Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents

can damage the rim surface and the protec-

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

brakes.

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 property damage.

Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen the

cloth lightly with water, if needed.

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.

When cleaning plastic parts, make sure that no

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

Chrome surfaces

Carefully clean chrome-like surfaces, especially

if exposed to road salt, using plenty of water as

well as auto shampoo as needed.

Carbon parts

For easy cleaning of carbon parts, use a micro-

fiber cloth, water, and silicone-free cleaner to

remove everyday soiling.

Rubber components

Environmental influences can cause surface

contamination of rubber parts and a loss of

gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning

agents for cleaning.

Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents

can alter the surface.

If necessary, have carbon parts removed by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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.

Seat belts

Warning

Wiper blades

The wiper blades are cleaned by using the

window washer system.

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.

Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually, as

this may reduce wiper performance.

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

thus should be avoided for safety reasons.

Fine wood parts

Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood

components with a damp cloth. Then dry with

a soft cloth.

Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the

installed belt straps.

Seat belts should only be allowed to retract if

they are dry.

Rear head restraint cushion

The cover must be washed by hand.

Inner cushion cannot be washed.

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3. "Parking"

Carpets and floor mats

4. "More"

5. "Camera cleaning"

6. Select the desired setting.

Warning

Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the

pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-

erty damage. Stow objects in the vehicle such

that they are secured and cannot enter into

the driver's footwell. Use floor mats that are

suitable for the vehicle and can be safely at-

tached 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.

Sensors and camera lenses

General information

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a

cloth moistened with a small amount of glass

detergent.

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the laser scan-

ner. To avoid damaging the coating, do not

use cleaning agents and do not rub the coat-

ing.

Cleaning the front camera and

rearview camera

If soiling is detected, cleaning of front camera

and rear-view camera is offered on the control

display or can be switched on manually.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

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