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Steam-jet cleaner and high

pressure cleaner

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

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.

Washing the vehicle

General information

Regularly remove foreign objects such as

leaves in the area below the windshield when

the hood is raised.

Distances and temperature

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Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

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Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,

seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.

Wash the vehicle frequently, particularly in win-

ter. Intense contamination and road salt can

damage the vehicle.

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Minimum distance to convertible top: 20 in-

ches/50 cm.

Automatic car washes or car

washes

Safety information

NOTICE

Safety information

When washing with an open fuel filler flap,

damage may occur. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. Close the fuel filler flap be-

fore washing. Clean dirt behind the fuel filler

flap with a cloth.

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.

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Driving into a car wash with a

Steptronic transmission

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:

NOTICE

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.

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Give preference to cloth car washes or

those that use soft brushes in order to

avoid paint damage.

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Note the permissible vehicle dimensions

for the car wash.

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

freely.

Do not drive through a car wash with

guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to

avoid damage to the body.

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.

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Observe the tire width of the guide rail to

avoid damage to tires and rims.

Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage

to the exterior mirrors.

Additional information:

Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary,

rain sensor to avoid damage to the win-

dow wiper system.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to

page 135.

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Do not treat the convertible top with

wax. Ensure that a cycle without wax or

a special convertible program is availa-

ble to avoid damage to the convertible

top.

Driving out of a car wash

Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

Turn on drive-ready state.

Additional information:

Take off all removable attachments, e.g.,

antennas.

Drive-ready state, refer to page 40.

Lights

Driving into a car wash with a manual

transmission

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

freely.

Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use

abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or cleaning

agents containing alcohol.

Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance

from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off

with water.

To roll or push the vehicle, refer to page 133.

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

scraper.

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.

immediately to prevent the finish from being

altered or discolored.

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.

Care of convertible top

Vehicle care

General information

The appearance and service life of the

convertible top depend on correct vehicle care

and operation.

Vehicle care products

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.

Follow the following instructions:

▷

Clean headliner with a microfiber cloth.

Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if

needed.

▷

Do not soak the headliner.

To avoid water stains, spots of mold, and

chafe marks, do not keep the convertible

top enclosed in the convertible top com-

partment for a long period of time. Do not

fold up the convertible top or stow it in the

convertible top compartment if it is wet or

frozen.

Safety information

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 any water stains that have ap-

peared on the headliner using a microfiber

cloth and an interior cleaner.

When the vehicle is parked in enclosed

areas for lengthy stationary periods, ensure

that the area is well ventilated.

Park the vehicle in the shade to protect it

from intensive sunlight so that color, rub-

ber, and fabric are not affected.

Vehicle paintwork

General information

Remove bird droppings immediately as

their corrosive effect will otherwise attack

the convertible top and damage the rubber

seals.

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 pol-

len can affect the vehicle paintwork. Align the

frequency and extent of vehicle care according

to the degree of soiling.

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Hard to remove tree sap or bird droppings

can be removed from the convertible top

with special tree sap remover and a soft

brush.

Corrosive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,

grease or bird droppings must be removed

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To guard against discoloration such as from

clothing, clean leather and provide leather care

roughly every two months.

Safety information

NOTICE

Clean light-colored leather more frequently be-

cause contamination on such surfaces is sub-

stantially more visible.

Spot remover, paint thinner, solvents, gaso-

line, or similar can damage the convertible

top or rubber seals. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. To remove spots on the

convertible top, use only suitable cleaners,

e.g., special convertible top cleaner.

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and

grease will gradually break down the protective

coating of the leather surface.

Synthetic leather care

Clean synthetic leather regularly with a damp

microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning the convertible top

To remove heavy contamination, especially for

light colored convertible tops, use a special

convertible top cleaning agent.

Otherwise, dust and road grime particles will

rub into pores and folds, causing significant

abrasion and premature degradation of the

surface.

Proceed as follows when cleaning:

1. Spray the convertible top with the

convertible top cleaning agent. Follow the

manufacturer's instructions.

In case of major soiling, use a moist soft

sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable interior

cleaners.

2. Make the convertible top cleaning agent

foam up using a well saturated sponge,

moving it in circular motions.

Immediately remove aggressive substances

such as sunscreen to prevent the synthetic

leather from being altered or discolored.

3. Rinse vehicle with ample amounts of wa-

ter or finish washing the vehicle in the car

wash. Follow notes regarding automatic

car washes.

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.

Treat the convertible top with an impregnating

agent after it has been washed three to five

times.

Suitable cleaners and vehicle care products

are available from an authorized service cen-

ter or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Immediately remove aggressive substances,

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

colorations of the fabric.

Safety information

Leather care

Particles of dust and road grime rub into pores

and folds, causing heavy abrasion and prema-

ture degradation of the leather surface.

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.

Remove dust from the leather regularly, using

a cloth or vacuum cleaner.

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Upholstery material care

Wiper blades

Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.

The wiper blades are cleaned by using the

window washer system.

Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid

rubbing the material vigorously.

Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually, as

this may reduce wiper performance.

Textile care

Use a microfiber cloth for cleaning minor con-

tamination.

Fine wood parts

Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood

components solely with a moist rag. Then dry

with a soft cloth.

Dampen the cloth with water.

Caring for special components

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 clean-

ers above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac-

turer's instructions.

Kenaf

Only treat parts made of Kenaf fibers using

suitable care products.

Plastic components

NOTICE

Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents

can damage the surface of the rims and the

protective layer of adjacent components, e.g.,

the brakes.

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.

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.

Do not soak the headliner.

Chrome surfaces

Seat belts

Carefully clean Chrome surfaces, especially in

case of exposure to road salt, with plenty of

water and added auto shampoo as needed.

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.

Rubber components

Environmental influences can cause surface

contamination of rubber parts and a loss of

gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning

agents for cleaning.

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

thus should be avoided for safety reasons.

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.

Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the

installed belt straps.

Seat belts should only be allowed to retract if

they are dry.

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▷

Avoid pressure that is too high and do

not use any scratching materials.

Carpets and floor mats

Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber

cloth for cleaning displays.

Warning

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.

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.

Taking the vehicle out of service

When the vehicle is shut down for longer

than three months, special measures must

be taken. For more information, contact an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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.

Sensors and camera lenses

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a

cloth moistened with a small amount of glass

detergent.

Displays, operating elements and

protective glass of the Head-

up display

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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