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Leather care

Remove dust from the leather regularly, using

a cloth or vacuum cleaner.

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Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime

chafe in pores and folds, and lead to heavy

abrasion and premature degradation of the

leather surface.

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.

To guard against discoloration such as from

clothing, clean leather and provide leather care

roughly every two months.

Clean light-colored leather more frequently be-

cause contamination on such surfaces is sub-

stantially more visible.

Safety information

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and

grease will gradually break down the protective

coating of the leather surface.

Warning

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.

Otherwise, dust and road grime particles will

rub into pores and folds, causing significant

abrasion and premature degradation of the

surface.

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.

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.

Corrosive substances such as grease or bird

droppings must be removed immediately to

prevent the finish from being altered or discol-

ored.

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.

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Immediately remove aggressive substances,

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

colorations of the fabric.

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Avoid pressure that is too high and do

not use any scratching materials.

Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber

cloth for cleaning displays.

Safety information

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.

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.

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.

Upholstery material care

Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.

Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid

rubbing the material vigorously.

Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents

can damage the rim surface and the protec-

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

brakes.

Textile care

Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con-

tamination.

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.

Dampen the cloth with water.

Caring for special components

Chrome surfaces

Displays, operating elements, and

protective glass of the Head-up

display

Carefully clean chrome-like surfaces, especially

if exposed to road salt, using plenty of water as

well as auto shampoo as needed.

Rubber components

NOTICE

Environmental influences can cause surface

contamination of rubber parts and a loss of

gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning

agents for cleaning.

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.

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.

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Wiper blades

Carpets and floor mats

The wiper blades are cleaned by using the

window washer system.

Warning

Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually, as

this may reduce wiper performance.

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.

Fine wood parts

Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood

components with a damp cloth. Then dry with

a soft cloth.

Plastic components

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.

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.

When cleaning plastic parts, make sure that no

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

Sensors and camera lenses

Seat belts

Cleaning the front camera and

rearview camera

Warning

If soiling is detected, cleaning of front camera

and rear-view camera is offered on the control

display or can be switched on manually.

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.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Parking"

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

thus should be avoided for safety reasons.

4. "More"

Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the

installed belt straps.

5. "Camera cleaning"

6. Select the desired setting.

Seat belts should only be allowed to retract if

they are dry.

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