Do not use aggressive, acid-containing,
strongly alkaline, or coarse cleansers and
do not use steam cleaners at temperatures
greater than 1407/606; otherwise you may
damage your vehicle.<
Treat the leather twice a year with a leather
lotion since dirt and grease harm the protective
layer of the leather.
Carpets/luggage compartment
Carpeting, floor mats, and luggage compart-
ment rugs and paneling can be cleaned with a
vacuum or in the event of more serious soiling,
cleansed with an interior cleaner.
Outside sensors
Sensors outside the vehicle, such as Park
Distance Control sensors or radar sen-
sors, should be kept clean and free of ice to
maintain their full function.<
Floor mats and luggage compartment rugs can
be removed for cleaning. When inserting into
place, make sure that the seat rails do not pro-
trude over the floor mats; otherwise floor mats
can be damaged.
Interior care
Fluff on new floor mats is a result of the produc-
tion process and can be removed by repeated
vacuuming.
Upholstery materials/cloth-covered
paneling
Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner in order
to remove surface dirt.
Plastic components inside
In the event of more serious soiling such as bev-
erage stains, use a soft sponge or a lint-free
microfiber cloth in combination with suitable
interior cleaners. Follow the instructions on the
packaging.
Clean the glass cover of the instrument panel,
imitation leather surfaces, lamp lenses, and
matte components with water and, if necessary,
a solvent-free plastic cleaner.
Fine wooden components
Clean upholstery material over a large
area extending out to the seams. Avoid
intense friction.<
Use a damp cloth to clean fine wooden trim
panels and components. Follow up by drying
with a soft cloth.
Open Velcro fasteners on pants or other
items of clothing can cause damage to
the seat covering. Make sure that the Velcro
fasteners are closed.<
Safety belts
Do not use cleansers to clean the safety
belts since this can destroy the web-
bing.<
Leather/leather-covered paneling
The leather used by BMW is a high quality
natural product. Slight patterns in the
grain are part of the typical properties of a natu-
ral leather.<
Inside sensors
Clean inside sensors such as those of the high-
beam assistant using a lint-free cloth moist-
ened with glass cleaner.
Dust and dirt from the road chafe in pores and
folds and result in considerable wear and cause
the leather surface to become prematurely brit-
tle. We therefore suggest that you clean the
leather with a dust cloth or vacuum cleaner at
regular intervals.
Displays
Clean displays like the radio or the Control Dis-
play using a display-cleaning cloth or a soft,
nonabrasive lint-free cloth.
Particularly with light-colored leather, make
sure to clean it regularly since it has a greater
tendency to become soiled.
Avoid using excessive pressure when
cleaning displays; otherwise, you could
damage them.<
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| Tags | BMW 525i, BMW 525xi, BMW 530i, BMW 530xi, BMW 550i, BMW E61 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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