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▷ Give preference to cloth vehicle washes or

those that use soft brushes in order to

avoid paint damage.

Headlights

Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use

abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.

▷ Avoid vehicle washes with guide rails

higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to

the chassis.

Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance

from insects, with shampoo and wash off with

water.

▷ Observe the tire width of the guide rail to

avoid damage to tires and rims.

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

scraper.

▷ Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to

the exterior mirrors.

After washing the vehicle

▷ Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary, rain

sensor to avoid damage to the wiper sys‐

tem.

After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes

briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can

be reduced. The heat generated during braking

dries brake discs and brake pads and protects

them against corrosion.

Driving into a vehicle wash with a

Steptronic transmission

Completely remove all residues on the windows,

to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and

to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear.

Safety information

NOTICE

Vehicle care

Selector lever position P is automatically en‐

gaged when standby state is switched off.

There is a risk of damage to property. Do not

switch standby state off in vehicle washes.

Vehicle care products

General information

The vehicle manufacturer recommends using

care and cleaning products for BMW i. Suitable

care products are available from a dealer’s serv‐

ice center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

General information

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

freely.

To roll or push the vehicle, refer to page 106.

Some vehicle 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.

Safety information

Warning

Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐

gerous and harmful to your health. There is a

risk of injury. When cleaning the interior, open

the doors or windows. Only use products in‐

tended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the in‐

structions on the container.

Driving out of a vehicle wash

Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

Activate drive-ready state. For activating drive-

ready state, refer to page 94.

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Clean the upholstery down to the seams using

large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐

terial vigorously.

Vehicle paint

General information

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 affect

the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the frequency and

extent of your vehicle care to these influences.

Safety information

NOTICE

Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of clothing

can damage the seat covers. There is a risk of

damage to property. Ensure that any Velcro®

fasteners are closed.

Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,

grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐

mediately to prevent the finish from being altered

or discolored.

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 manufacturer's

instructions.

Matte finish

Only use cleaning and care products suitable for

vehicles with matte finish.

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather regularly, using a

cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can

destroy the protective layer of adjacent compo‐

nents, such as the brake disc.

Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe

in pores and folds, and lead to increased wear

and premature degradation of the leather sur‐

face.

After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to dry

them. The heat generated during braking dries

brake discs and brake pads and protects them

against corrosion.

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 soiling on such surfaces is substantially

more visible.

Chrome surfaces

Carefully clean components such as the radiator

grille or door handles with plenty of water, possi‐

bly with shampoo added, particularly when they

have been exposed to road salt.

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and

grease will gradually break down the protective

layer of the leather surface.

Rubber components

Upholstery material care

General information

Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vacuum

cleaner.

Environmental influences can cause surface soil‐

ing of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. Use only

water and suitable cleaning agents for cleaning.

Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber

care agents at regular intervals. When cleaning

rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing

vehicle care products in order to avoid damage

or noises.

If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with bever‐

age stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth

with a suitable cleaning agent.

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the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐

curely fastened again after they were removed,

for instance for cleaning.

Plastic components

NOTICE

Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents, such

as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease remov‐

ers, fuel, or 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.

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

rior for cleaning.

If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a mi‐

crofiber cloth and water or an upholstery cleaner.

To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and

forth in the direction of travel only.

Clean with a microfiber cloth.

Sensor/camera lenses

Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if needed.

Do not soak the roofliner.

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth

moistened with a small amount of glass deter‐

gent.

Safety belts

Displays/Screens/protective glass of the

Head-up Display

Warning

Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt

webbing. Missing protective effect of the safety

belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.

Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the

safety belts.

NOTICE

Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of any

kind can damage the surface of displays and

screens. There is a risk of damage to property.

Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

thus have a negative impact on safety.

Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety

belts clipped into their buckles.

NOTICE

The surface of displays can be damaged with

improper cleaning. There is a risk of damage to

property. Avoid pressure that is too high and do

not use any scratching materials.

Safety belts should only be allowed to retract if

they are dry.

Carpets and floor mats

Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.

Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐

play using a microfiber cloth and commercially

available dish-washing soap.

Warning

Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the

pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the

vehicle such that they are secured and cannot

enter into the driver's floor area. 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

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Long idle times and long-term vehicle

storage

Concept

For idle phases that last several weeks, park the

vehicle with the high-voltage battery fully

charged, if possible.

Do not park the vehicle for longer than 14 days if

the electric range is less than 6 mls/10 km.

With storage times of up to three months, if pos‐

sible plug the vehicle into a compatible power

source or park it with the high-voltage battery as

fully charged as possible.

General information

Your dealer's service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop can advise you on

what to consider when storing the vehicle for

longer than three months.

Follow the instructions for discharging the high-

voltage battery, refer to page 183.

Safety information

NOTICE

The high-voltage battery can be damaged if left

uncharged or with low charge for extended pe‐

riods. There is a risk of damage to property. Be‐

fore storing the vehicle for an extended period,

ensure that the high-voltage battery is fully

charged. During the idle period, connect the

vehicle to a charging station at a compatible

charging location. If necessary, the high-voltage

battery will be charged automatically. Make

sure that charging is carried out. Regularly

check the charge state.

Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for longer

than four weeks with a charge state below ap‐

prox. 80 %.

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