Care
Care products
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
Do not use high-pressure car washes,
otherwise water may drip into the vehicle
around the windows.<
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.
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Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page 221.
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If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors,
refer to page 45.
Original BMW CareProducts have been
material tested, laboratory checked and
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and >
protection for your vehicle.<
Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm, otherwise there is danger
of damaging chassis parts.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in
damage.<
Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or hazardous to your
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or
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Unscrew the rod antenna*
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Deactivate the rain sensor* to avoid unin-
tentional activation of the wipers.
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro- >
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
Remove additional attachments, e.g.
spoiler or telephone antennas, if there is a
possibility that they could be damaged.
Automatic transmission
Exterior care
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage.<
1.
Insert the remote control, even with conve-
nient access, into the ignition lock.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Move the selector lever to position N.
Release the parking brake.
Switch off the engine.
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them, otherwise
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and brake discs can corrode.<
Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
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| Categories | BMW Manuals, BMW Z-Series Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW E89, BMW Z4 30i, BMW Z4 35i, BMW Z4 sDrive 30i |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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