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Distances and temperature

▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

Vehicle features and

options

▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,

seals: 12 inches/30 cm.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions 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 sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Automatic vehicle washes

Safety information

NOTICE

Water can penetrate in the windshield area due

to high-pressure washers. There is a risk of

damage to property. Avoid high-pressure

washers.

Washing the vehicle

General information

Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves

in the area below the windshield when the hood

is raised.

NOTICE

Improper use of automatic vehicle washes can

cause damage to the vehicle. There is a risk of

damage to property. Follow the following in‐

structions:

Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐

ter. Intense soiling and road salt can damage the

vehicle.

▷ Give preference to cloth vehicle washes or

those that use soft brushes in order to

avoid paint damage.

Steam blaster and high-pressure

washer

▷ Avoid vehicle washes with guide rails

higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to

the chassis.

Safety information

▷ Observe the tire width of the guide rail to

avoid damage to tires and rims.

NOTICE

▷ Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to

the exterior mirrors.

When cleaning with high-pressure washers,

components can be damaged due to the pres‐

sure or temperatures being too high. There is a

risk of damage to property. Maintain sufficient

distance and do not spray too long continu‐

ously. Follow the operating instructions for the

high-pressure washer.

▷ Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary, rain

sensor to avoid damage to the wiper sys‐

tem.

▷ Do not treat the convertible top with wax.

Ensure that a cycle without wax or a spe‐

cial cycle for convertibles is available to

avoid damage to the convertible top.

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Completely remove all residues on the windows,

to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and

to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear.

Driving into a vehicle wash with a

Steptronic transmission

Safety information

Vehicle care

NOTICE

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

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.

General information

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

freely.

To roll or push the vehicle, refer to page 124.

Safety information

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.

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

Make sure that the remote control is in the vehi‐

cle.

Switch on drive-ready state, refer to page 42.

Vehicle paint

Headlights

Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use

abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.

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.

Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance

from insects, with shampoo and wash off with

water.

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

scraper.

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.

After washing the vehicle

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.

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▷ Remove bird droppings immediately as their

corrosive effect will otherwise attack the

Safety information

convertible top and damage the rubber seals.

Warning

▷ Hard to remove tree sap or bird droppings

can be removed from the convertible top with

special tree sap remover and a soft brush.

Improperly performed work on the vehicle paint

can lead to a failure or malfunction of the radar

sensors and thereby result in a safety risk.

There may be a risk of accident or risk of dam‐

age to property. Have paintwork or paintwork

repairs on bumpers of vehicles with radar sen‐

sors performed by a dealer’s service center or

another qualified service center or repair shop

only.

Safety information

NOTICE

Spot remover, paint thinner, solvents, gasoline

or similar can damage the convertible top or the

rubber coating. There is a risk of damage to

property. To remove spots on the convertible

top, use only suitable cleaning agents, for in‐

stance special convertible top cleaning agent.

Matte finish

Only use cleaning and care products suitable for

vehicles with matte finish.

Cleaning the convertible top

Caring for the convertible top

General information

The appearance and life of the convertible top

depend on correct care and operation

To remove heavy soiling, especially for light col‐

ored convertible tops, use a special convertible

top cleaner.

Proceed as follows when cleaning:

Follow the following instructions:

1. Spray the convertible top with the convertible

top cleaner. Follow the manufacturer's in‐

structions.

▷ Clean roofliner with a microfiber cloth.

Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if

needed.

2. Make the convertible top cleaner foam up us‐

ing a well saturated sponge, moving it in cir‐

cular motions.

▷ Do not soak the roofliner.

▷ To avoid water stains, spots of mold, and

chafe marks, do not keep the convertible top

enclosed in its case for a long period of time.

Do not fold up the convertible top or stow it in

its case if it is wet or frozen.

3. Rinse vehicle with ample amounts of water or

finish washing the vehicle in the vehicle wash.

Follow notes regarding automatic washing

systems or vehicle washes.

▷ Remove any water stains that have appeared

on the roofliner using a microfiber cloth and

an interior cleaner.

Treat the convertible top with an impregnating

agent after it has been washed three to five

times.

▷ When the vehicle is parked in enclosed areas

for lengthy periods, ensure that the area is

well ventilated.

Suitable cleaning agents and care products are

available from a dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair shop.

▷ Park the vehicle in the shade to protect it

from intensive solar radiation so that color,

rubber, and fabric are not affected.

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 increased wear

and premature degradation of the leather sur‐

face.

Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can

destroy the protective layer of adjacent compo‐

nents, such as the brake disc.

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 Chrome surfaces, especially in

case of exposure to road salt, with plenty of wa‐

ter and added cleanser as needed.

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

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.

Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vacuum

cleaner.

If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with bever‐

age stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth

with a suitable interior cleaner.

Clean the upholstery down to the seams using

large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐

terial vigorously.

Fine wood parts

Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐

nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft

cloth.

Safety information

Plastic components

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.

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.

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.

Plastic components are e.g.:

▷ Imitation leather surfaces.

▷ Roofliner.

▷ Light lenses.

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▷ Matt black spray-coated components.

▷ Painted parts in the car's interior.

Clean with a microfiber cloth.

prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth

in the direction of travel only.

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, and 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 for cleaning the

installed belt straps.

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.

Warning

Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐

play, refer to page 143, using a microfiber cloth

and commercially available dish-washing soap.

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

the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐

curely fastened again after they were removed,

for instance for cleaning.

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.

The floor mats can be removed from the car's in‐

terior for cleaning.

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

crofiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner. To

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