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Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a
soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable
interior cleaner.
After washing the vehicle
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action can
be reduced and corrosion of the brake discs can
occur.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or other
articles of clothing can damage the seat covers.
Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed.◀
Vehicle care
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
Car care products
BMW recommends using cleaning and care
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Use wheel cleaner, particularly during the winter
months. Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly
alkaline or abrasive cleaners, or steam jets
above 140 ℉/60 ℃; follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Chrome surfaces*
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Carefully clean components such as the radiator
grille or door handles with an ample supply of
water, possibly with shampoo added, particu‐
larly when they have been exposed to road salt.
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Rubber components
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention.
Aside from water, treat only with rubber cleans‐
ers.
Environmental influences can act on the vehicle
paint. Tailor the frequency and extent of your car
care to these influences.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sil‐
icon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.
Leather care
Fine wood parts*
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft
cloth.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
Plastic components
These include:
Treat the leather twice a year with a leather care
product, since dirt and grease slowly break
down the protective layer of the leather.
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Imitation leather surfaces.
Headliner.
Lamp lenses.
Upholstery material care
Instrument cluster cover.
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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