Care
Care products
Do not use high-pressure car washes,
otherwise water may drip into the vehicle
around the windows.<
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
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Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page 249.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.
If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors,
refer to page 51.
Maximum permissible tire width.
Original BMW CareProducts have been
material tested, laboratory checked and
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and
protection for your vehicle.<
Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:
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Deactivate the rain sensor* to avoid unin-
tentional activation of the wipers.
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in dam- >
age.<
Remove additional attachments, e.g.
spoiler or telephone antennas, if there is a
possibility that they could be damaged.
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or hazardous to your
M dual clutch transmission
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.
Insert the remote control, even with conve-
nient access, into the ignition lock.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Engage transmission position N.
Release the parking brake.
Switch off the engine.
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage.<
Steam jets / high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, ensure that you maintain a suffi-
cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed
a temperature of 1407/606.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or
temperature can lead to component damage or
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions of the high-pressure washer.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them, otherwise
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake discs can corrode.<
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
When using high-pressure washers, do
not spray against the sensors and cam-
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