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Distances and temperature

▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

Vehicle features and

options

▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,

seals: 12 inches/30 cm.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof:

31.5 in/80 cm.

Automatic washing systems or

car washes

Safety information

NOTICE

Washing the vehicle

Improper use of automatic washing systems or

car washes can cause damage to the vehicle.

There is a risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. Follow the following in‐

structions:

General information

Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves

in the area below the windshield when the hood

is raised.

▷ Give preference to cloth car washes or

those that use soft brushes in order to

avoid paint damage.

Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐

ter. Intense contamination and road salt can

damage the vehicle.

▷ Do not drive through a car wash with

guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid

damage to the body.

Steam cleaner and high pressure

cleaner

▷ Observe the tire width of the guide rail to

avoid damage to tires and rims.

▷ Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to

the exterior mirrors.

Safety information

▷ Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary, rain

sensor to avoid damage to the window

wiper system.

NOTICE

When cleaning with high pressure cleaners,

components can be damaged due to the pres‐

sure or temperatures being too high. There is a

risk of damage to property, among other poten‐

tial damage. Maintain sufficient distance and do

not spray too long continuously. Follow the op‐

erating instructions for the high pressure clean‐

ers.

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be reduced. The heat generated during braking

dries brake discs and brake pads and protects

them against corrosion.

Driving into a car wash with a

Steptronic transmission

Safety information

Completely remove all residues on the windows,

to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and

to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear.

NOTICE

Selector lever position P is automatically en‐

gaged when standby state is switched off.

There is a risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. Do not switch standby

state off in car washes.

Vehicle care

Vehicle care products

General information

BMW recommends using vehicle care and

cleaning products from BMW. Suitable vehicle

care products are available from a dealer’s serv‐

ice center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll

freely.

Some car washes do not permit persons in the

vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from the

outside when in selector lever position N. A sig‐

nal sounds when an attempt is made to lock the

vehicle.

Safety information

Additional information:

Warning

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 149.

Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐

gerous and harmful to your health. There is a

risk of injury. When cleaning the interior, open

the doors or windows. Only use products in‐

tended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the in‐

structions on the container.

Driving out of a car wash

Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

Turn on drive readiness.

Additional information:

Drive-ready state, refer to page 40.

Vehicle paintwork

General information

Regular vehicle care contributes to driving safety

and value retention. Environmental influences in

areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐

taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can affect

the vehicle paintwork. Tailor the frequency and

extent of your vehicle care to these influences.

Headlights

Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use

abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.

Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance

from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off

with water.

Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice

scraper.

Corrosive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,

grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐

mediately to prevent the finish from being altered

or discolored.

After washing the vehicle

After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes

briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking effect can

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Matte paintwork

Only use cleaning and care products suitable for

vehicles with matte paintwork.

Caring for special components

Light-alloy wheels

When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral rim

cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do not

use abrasive cleaning agents or steam cleaners

above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufacturer's

instructions.

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather regularly, using a

cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime chafe

in pores and folds, and lead to heavy wear and

premature degradation of the leather surface.

Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can

destroy the protective coating of adjacent com‐

ponents, such as the brake disc.

To guard against discoloration, such as from

clothing, clean leather and provide leather care

roughly every two months.

After cleaning, apply the brakes shortly to dry

them. The heat generated during braking dries

brake discs and brake pads and protects them

against corrosion.

Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐

cause contamination on such surfaces is sub‐

stantially more visible.

Chrome surfaces

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and

grease will gradually break down the protective

coating of the leather surface.

Carefully clean Chrome surfaces, especially in

case of exposure to road salt, with plenty of wa‐

ter and added auto shampoo as needed.

Upholstery material care

General information

Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vacuum

cleaner.

Rubber components

Environmental influences can cause surface con‐

tamination of rubber parts and a loss of gloss.

Use only water and suitable cleaning agents for

cleaning.

If upholstery is very contaminated, for instance

with beverage stains, use a soft sponge or micro‐

fiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.

Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber

care products at regular intervals. When cleaning

rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing

vehicle care products in order to avoid damage

or noises.

Clean the upholstery down to the seams using

large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐

terial vigorously.

Fine wood parts

Safety information

Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐

nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft

cloth.

NOTICE

Open hook and loop fasteners on articles of

clothing can damage the seat covers and other

cloth upholstery in the vehicle. There is a risk of

damage to property, among other potential

damage. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are

closed.

Kenaf

Only treat parts made of Kenaf fibers using suita‐

ble care products.

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Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for

the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐

curely fastened again after they were removed,

for instance for cleaning.

Plastic components

NOTICE

Cleaning agents that contain alcohol or sol‐

vents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty

grease removers, fuel and such, can damage

plastic parts. There is a risk of damage to prop‐

erty, among other potential damage. Clean with

a microfiber cloth. Dampen the cloth lightly with

water, if needed.

The floor mats can be removed from the car's in‐

terior for cleaning.

If the floor carpets are very contaminated, clean

with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile

cleaner. To prevent matting of the carpet, rub

back and forth in the driving direction only.

Clean with a microfiber cloth.

Sensors and camera lenses

Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if needed.

Do not soak the headliner.

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth

moistened with a small amount of glass deter‐

gent.

Safety belts

Displays, screens, and protective

glass of the Head-up Display

Warning

Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt

webbing. Missing protective effect of the safety

belts. There is a risk of injury or danger to life.

Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the

safety belts.

NOTICE

Chemical cleaning agents, moisture or fluids of

any kind can damage the surface of displays

and screens. There is a risk of damage to prop‐

erty, among other potential damage. Clean with

a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

thus have a negative impact on safety.

Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the

installed belt straps.

NOTICE

Safety belts should only be allowed to retract if

they are dry.

The surface of displays can be damaged with

improper cleaning. There is a risk of damage to

property, among other potential damage. Avoid

pressure that is too high and do not use any

scratching materials.

Carpets and floor mats

Warning

Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber cloth.

Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the

pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the

vehicle such that they are secured and cannot

enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats

that are suitable for the vehicle and can be

safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose

floor mats and do not layer several floor mats.

Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐

play using a microfiber cloth and commercially

available dish-washing soap.

Taking the vehicle out of service

When the vehicle is shut down for longer than

three months, special measures must be taken.

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