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NOTICE

When washing with an open charging socket

flap, the charging socket can be damaged.

There is a risk of damage to property. Close

the charging socket flap before washing.

Clean dirt behind the charging socket flap

with a cloth.

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.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Steam-jet cleaner and high

pressure cleaner

Washing the vehicle

General information

Regularly remove foreign objects such as

leaves or snow in the area below the wind-

shield.

Safety information

NOTICE

When cleaning with high pressure cleaners,

components can be damaged due to the

pressure or temperatures being too high.

There is a risk of damage to property. Main-

tain sufficient distance and do not spray too

long continuously. Follow the operating in-

structions for the high pressure cleaners.

Wash the vehicle frequently, particularly in win-

ter. Intense contamination and road salt can

damage the vehicle.

Additional information:

Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to

page 169.

Safety information

Distances and temperature

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Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

Warning

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Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,

seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.

Contact with live components can lead to an

electric shock. High voltage is present at the

charging connection. There is a risk of injury

or danger to life.

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Minimum distance from glass sunroof:

31.5 in/80 cm.

It is recommended that work on the charg-

ing connection, for example cleaning, is per-

formed by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

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Driving into a car wash

Automatic car washes or car

washes

NOTICE

Safety information

Selector lever position P is automatically en-

gaged when standby state is switched off.

The wheels are blocked. There is a risk

of damage to property. Do not switch off

standby if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g.,

in a car wash.

NOTICE

Using a car wash with high pressure washers

may result in water penetration of window

areas. There is a risk of damage to property.

Do not drive into high-pressure car wash sys-

tems.

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

freely.

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.

NOTICE

Improper use of automatic car washes can

cause damage to the vehicle. There is a risk

of damage to property. Follow the following

instructions:

Additional information:

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to

page 125.

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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.

▷

Note the permissible vehicle dimensions

for the car wash.

Do not drive through a car wash with

guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to

avoid damage to the body.

Additional information:

Drive-ready state, refer to page 47.

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Observe the tire width of the guide rail to

avoid damage to tires and rims.

Lights

Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage

to the exterior mirrors.

Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use

abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or cleaning

agents containing alcohol.

Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary,

rain sensor to avoid damage to the win-

dow wiper system.

Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance

from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off

with water.

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Do not activate camera cleaning via

iDrive while washing the vehicle to pre-

vent damage on the cleaning system.

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

scraper.

Take off all removable attachments, e.g.,

antennas.

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

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while braking dries brake disks and brake pads

and protects them against corrosion.

prevent the finish from being altered or discol-

ored.

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.

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather regularly, using

a cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Vehicle care

Vehicle care products

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

In case of major soiling, use a moist soft

sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable interior

cleaners.

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.

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

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Avoid pressure that is too high and do

not use any scratching materials.

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.

Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber

cloth for cleaning displays.

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.

Immediately remove aggressive substances,

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

colorations of the fabric.

Safety information

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.

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.

Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents

can damage the rim surface and the protec-

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

brakes.

Upholstery material care

Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.

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.

Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid

rubbing the material vigorously.

Chrome surfaces

Textile care

Carefully clean chrome-like surfaces, especially

if exposed to road salt, using plenty of water as

well as auto shampoo as needed.

Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con-

tamination.

Dampen the cloth with water.

Rubber components

Caring for special components

Environmental influences can cause surface

contamination of rubber parts and a loss of

gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning

agents for cleaning.

Displays, operating elements, and

protective glass of the Head-up

display

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.

NOTICE

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.

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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

General information

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a

cloth moistened with a small amount of glass

detergent.

Warning

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.

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.

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

thus should be avoided for safety reasons.

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.

Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the

installed belt straps.

Seat belts should only be allowed to retract if

they are dry.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

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3. "Parking"

4. "More"

5. "Camera cleaning"

6. Select the desired setting.

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