Care
Care products
Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page 239
>
>
>
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors,
refer to page 47
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Maximum permissible tire width
Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.
>
>
Unscrew the rod antenna*.
Deactivate the rain sensor* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
Original BMW CareProducts have been
material tested, laboratory checked and >
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and
protection for your vehicle.<
Sports Wagon: deactivate the rear window
wiper and protect it against damage. If nec-
essary, ask the operator of the car wash
about protective measures you should take.
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
Automatic 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
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.
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
2.
3.
4.
5.
Move the selector lever to 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 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-
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
218
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 099 - © 10/08 BMW AG
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | BMW 323i, BMW 328i, BMW 328xi, BMW 335d, BMW 335xi, BMW E90, BMW E91 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(5 votes, average: 3.6 out of 4)
Automotive readers have rated 2009 BMW 3- Series 323i 328i 335i XDrive 335d E90 E91 Owners Manual 3.6 out of 4.0 based on 5 product reviews. Good read.
Nice to have information when you need it
Automotive readers have rated 2009 BMW 3- Series 323i 328i 335i XDrive 335d E90 E91 Owners Owners Manual - English 4.0 out of 4.0 based on 1 product reviews.
I need to find out more about my 323i.
I'm having computer cluster.
The 2009 BMW 3-Series is an enthusiast's dream, yet not-quite-perfect safety ratings, smallish rear seats, and some fussy controls might wrinkle potential buyers' noses
Pour future acquisition