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 227.
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If necessary, fold in the outside rearview
mirrors, refer to page 50.
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 the
danger of damaging chassis parts.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in dam-
age.<
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In Convertibles, do not treat the convertible
top with wax. Ensure that a program is avail-
able that does not apply wax or is designed
specifically for convertibles.
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
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:
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Unscrew the rod antenna*.
Deactivate the rain sensor* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
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Remove additional attachments, e.g. spoil-
ers or telephone antennas, if there is a pos-
sibility that they could be damaged.
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Automatic transmission
Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage.<
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
1.
Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and brake discs can corrode.<
2.
3.
4.
5.
Move the selector lever to position N.
Release the parking brake.
Switch off the engine.
Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
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| Categories | BMW 1-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 128i, BMW 135i, BMW E81, BMW E82, BMW E87, BMW E88 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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