ating instructions for the high-pressure clean-
Caring for the vehicle finish
ing jets.<
Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value
and protects the paint from the long-term
effects of aggressive substances.
When using high-pressure cleaning jets,
do not remain in one place for a long time
and be sure to maintain a distance of at least
Regionally occurring environmental factors can
affect and damage vehicle finish. It is therefore
important to tailor the frequency and extent of
your car care accordingly.
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in/30 cm from sensors, e.g. Park Distance
Control sensors or radar sensors.<
Hand washing
Immediately remove particularly aggressive
substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid, tree resin, or bird droppings; other-
wise, they may damage your paint.
When washing the vehicle by hand, use plenty
of water and car washing shampoo. Clean the
vehicle with gentle pressure using a sponge or a
washing brush.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unwanted wiper operation.<
Repairing paint damage
Repair stone damage or scratches imme-
diately, depending on the severity of the
damage, to prevent the formation of rust.<
Follow local guidelines for washing vehi-
cles by hand.<
BMW recommends having paint damage pro-
fessionally repaired using Genuine BMW finish
materials in accordance with factory guidelines.
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Waxing
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with plenty of
water.
Sealant is required when water no longer beads
on the clean surface of the paint. Use only prod-
ucts that contain carnauba wax or synthetic wax
to seal your finish.
Use a window de-icer to remove accumulated
ice and snow, not a scraper.
Rubber gaskets
Windows
Treat only with water or a rubber care product.
Use a glass cleaner to clean the inside and out-
side surfaces of the windows and the glass sur-
faces of the mirrors.
To avoid noise or damage, do not use
products that contain silicone to care for
rubber gaskets.<
Do not use quartz-containing cleansers
to clean glass surfaces of the mirrors.<
Chrome components
Particularly after exposure to road salt, thor-
oughly cleanse parts like the radiator grille, door
handles, or window frames with plenty of water
with shampoo added to it. For additional treat-
ment, use chrome polish.
Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to
prevent streaking.
The presence of wax and sealant residues
and dirt on the windows leads to streaking
during wiper operation and results in premature
wear on wiper blades as well as interference
with the rain sensor.<
Alloy wheels
Depending on your system, braking can gener-
ate dust, which settles on the light-alloy wheels.
Remove this dust regularly with acid-free wheel
cleaner.
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| Categories | BMW 5-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 525i, BMW 525xi, BMW 530i, BMW 530xi, BMW 550i, BMW E61 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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