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Minimum distance from glass sunroof:

31.5 in/80 cm.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions.

This also applies to safety-related functions

and systems. When using these functions and

systems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Automatic vehicle washes

Safety information

NOTE

Improper use of automatic vehicle

washes can cause damage to the vehicle.

There is a risk of damage to property. Follow

the following instructions:

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Give preference to cloth vehicle washes or

those that use soft brushes in order to

avoid paint damage.

Vehicle washes

General information

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Avoid vehicle washes with guide rails

higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to

the chassis.

Regularly remove foreign objects such as

leaves in the area below the windshield when

the hood is raised.

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Observe the tire width of the guide rail to

avoid damage to tires and rims.

Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in

winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐

age the vehicle.

Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to

the exterior mirrors.

Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary, rain

sensor to avoid damage to the wiper sys‐

tem.◀

Steam blaster and high-pressure

washer

Safety information

Before driving into a vehicle wash

In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a

vehicle wash, take the following steps:

NOTE

When cleaning with high-pressure wash‐

ers, components can be damaged due to the

pressure or temperatures being too high.

There is a risk of property damage. Maintain

sufficient distance and do not spray too long

continuously. Follow the operating instructions

for the high-pressure washer.◀

Manual transmission:

1. Drive into the vehicle wash.

2. Shift to neutral.

3. Switch the engine off.

M double-clutch transmission:

Distances and temperature

1. Drive into the vehicle wash.

2. Engage selector lever position N.

3. Switch the engine off.

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Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,

seals: 12 inches/30 cm.

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In this way, the ignition remains switched

on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐

played.

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

scraper.

After washing the vehicle

NOTE

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.

Selector lever position P is automati‐

cally engaged when the ignition is

switched off. There is a risk of property

damage. Do not switch drive-ready state

off in vehicle washes.◀

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.

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.

Vehicle care

Driving out of a vehicle wash

To start the engine with manual transmission:

Vehicle care products

1. Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

2. Press on the clutch pedal.

General information

BMW recommends using vehicle care and

cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care

products are available from a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

To start the engine with a M double clutch

transmission:

1. Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

Safety information

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

WARNING

Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐

ping on the brake turns the ignition off.

Cleansers can contain substances that

are dangerous and harmful to your health.

There is a risk of injury. When cleaning the in‐

terior, open the doors or windows. Only use

products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol‐

low the instructions on the container.◀

Transmission position

Transmission position P is engaged automati‐

cally:

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When the ignition is switched off.

After approx. 15 minutes.

Vehicle paint

General information

Headlights

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‐

Do not rub the headlights dry and do not use

abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.

Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance

from insects, with shampoo and wash off with

water.

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quency and extent of your vehicle care to

these influences.

Safety information

NOTE

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.

Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of

clothing can damage the seat covers. There is

a risk of property damage. Ensure that any Vel‐

cro® fasteners are closed.◀

Matte finish

Only use cleaning and care products suitable

for vehicles with matte finish.

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.

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather regularly, using

a cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime

chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased

wear and premature degradation of the leather

surface.

Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents

can destroy the protective layer of adjacent

components, such as the brake disk.

To guard against discoloration, such as from

clothing, clean leather and provide leather care

roughly every two months.

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.

Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐

cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially

more visible.

Chrome surfaces

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and

grease will gradually break down the protective

layer of the leather surface.

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.

Upholstery material care

General information

Rubber components

Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vac‐

uum cleaner.

Environmental influences can cause surface

soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. Use

only water and suitable cleaning agents for

cleaning.

If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with bev‐

erage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber

cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.

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.

Clean the upholstery down to the seams using

large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the

material vigorously.

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Fine wood parts

Carpets and floor mats

Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐

nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a

soft cloth.

WARNING

Objects in the driver's floor area can limit

the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of an 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 clear‐

ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats

are securely fastened again after they were re‐

moved, e.g., for cleaning.◀

Plastic components

NOTE

Cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐

vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty

grease removers, fuel, or such, can damage

plastic parts. There is a risk of property dam‐

age. Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen

cloth lightly with water.◀

Plastic components are e.g.:

Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle's

interior for cleaning.

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Imitation leather surfaces.

Roofliner.

If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a

microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.

To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and

forth in the direction of travel only.

Lamp lenses.

Instrument cluster cover.

Matt black spray-coated components.

Painted parts in the interior.

Sensor/camera lenses

Clean with a microfiber cloth.

Dampen cloth lightly with water.

Do not soak the roofliner.

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a

cloth moistened with a small amount of glass

detergent.

Displays/Screens/protective glass of

the Head-up Display

Safety belts

WARNING

NOTE

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.◀

Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of

any kind can damage the surface of displays

and screens. There is a risk of property dam‐

age. Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber

cloth.◀

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

thus have a negative impact on safety.

NOTE

Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety

belts clipped into their buckles.

The surface of displays can be damaged

with improper cleaning. There is a risk of prop‐

erty damage. Avoid pressure that is too high

and do not use any scratching materials.◀

Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety

belts until they are dry.

Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.

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Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐

play using a microfiber cloth and commercially

available dish-washing soap.

Long-term vehicle storage

When the vehicle is shut down for longer than

three months, special measures must be

taken. Further information is available from a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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