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Do not drive into delete car washes or

washing bays with guide rails higher

than 10 cm, 4 in, to avoid damage to the

body.

Lights

Do not rub wet lights dry, and do not use

abrasive, alcohol-based, or corrosive cleaning

agents.

Note the maximum tyre width of the

guide rail to avoid damage to tyres and

rims.

Soak impurities, for example insect residues,

with shampoo and wash off with water.

Remove ice with a de-icer spray; do not use an

ice scraper.

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Fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid

damaging them.

Deactivate the windscreen wipers and

the rain sensor (if fitted) to avoid dam-

age to the wiper system.

After vehicle wash

After vehicle wash, briefly apply the brakes

to dry them, otherwise braking effect may be

temporarily reduced. The heat generated by

braking dries the brake discs and brake pads

and protects them against corrosion.

Entering a car wash

Completely remove residues on the wind-

screens to avoid affecting visibility due to

smearing and to reduce wiping noise and

wiper blade wear.

NOTICE

The selector lever position P is automatically

engaged when standby state is switched off.

The wheels are locked. There is a risk of

material damage. Do not switch off standby

state if the vehicle is to roll, e.g. in conveyor

car washes.

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Care products

The vehicle must be able to roll freely while in

the car wash.

General

Some car washes require you to leave the ve-

hicle. It is not possible to lock the vehicle from

the outside in selector lever position N. If an

attempt is made to lock the vehicle, a signal

sounds.

BMW recommends using care and cleaning

products from BMW. Suitable care products

are available from an authorised Service Part-

ner or another qualified Service Partner or a

specialist workshop.

For further information:

For rolling or pushing the vehicle, see

page 142.

Safety information

WARNING

Exiting from a car wash

Cleaning agents can contain hazardous sub-

stances or pose a health risk. There is a dan-

ger of injury. When cleaning the interior, open

the doors or windows. Use only products that

are intended for vehicle cleaning. Observe

the notes on the packaging.

Make sure that the vehicle key is in the vehicle.

Switch on drive-ready state.

For further information:

Drive-ready state, see page 48.

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siderable abrasion and causing the surface to

become prematurely brittle.

Vehicle paintwork

General

In case of major contaminations, use a moist

soft sponge or microfibre cloth with a suitable

interior cleaners.

Regular care promotes driving safety and pre-

serves your vehicle's value. Environmental ef-

fects in areas with high air pollution or natural

contaminants, for example tree resin or pollen,

may affect the vehicle paintwork. Take such

factors into consideration when deciding on

the frequency and scope of vehicle care meas-

ures.

Immediately remove aggressive substances,

such as sunscreen, to prevent the synthetic

leather from being altered or discoloured.

Fabric care

Immediately remove aggressive substances,

such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird drop-

pings, to prevent the paintwork from being

damaged and discoloured.

General

In case of major contaminations, such as bev-

erage stains, use a moist soft sponge or micro-

fibre cloth with a suitable interior cleaners.

Immediately remove aggressive substances,

such as sunscreen, to prevent the fabric from

being altered or discoloured.

Matt paintwork

Only use cleaning and care products that are

suitable for vehicles with matt paintwork.

Safety information

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather at regular inter-

vals with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.

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 material damage. Make sure that the

hook and loop fasteners are closed.

Dust and road dirt will otherwise become

worked into pores and folds, resulting in con-

siderable abrasion and causing the leather

surface to become prematurely brittle.

To protect against discolouration, for example

from clothing, clean and care for the leather

approximately every two months.

Care of upholstery fabrics

Clean light-coloured leather more frequently as

it has the tendency to soil faster.

Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.

Clean extensively down to the seams. Avoid

rubbing vigorously.

Use leather cleaner, otherwise dirt and grease

will attack the protective coating of the leather.

Textile care

Use a microfibre cloth for cleaning minor con-

tamination.

Immediately remove aggressive substances,

such as sunscreen, to prevent the leather from

being altered or discoloured.

Dampen the cloth with water.

Synthetic leather care

Clean the synthetic leather regularly with a

damp microfibre cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Dust and road dirt will otherwise become

worked into pores and folds, resulting in con-

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Rubber parts

Care of special parts

The surfaces of rubber parts can be contami-

nated or lose their shine due to environmental

influences. Only use water and suitable care

products for cleaning.

Displays, operating elements and

protective glass of the Head-up

display

Rubber parts subjected to high wear and tear

should be treated regularly with rubber care

products. Do not use silicone-based care prod-

ucts for treating rubber seals, otherwise these

could be damaged and become a source of

noise.

NOTICE

The surfaces can be damaged by improper

cleaning, e.g. with chemical cleaners, mois-

ture or liquids of all kinds. There is a risk of

material damage.

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Avoid applying excessive pressure and

do not use abrasive materials.

Wiper blades

The wiper blades are cleaned by using the

window washer system.

Use a dry, clean antistatic microfibre

cloth for cleaning displays.

Avoid additional manual cleaning of the wiper

blades to prevent a reduction in wipe quality.

Clean the operating elements and, de-

pending on the equipment, clean the

protective glass of the Head-up display

using a damp microfibre cloth and com-

mercially available dish-washing soap.

Fine wood parts

Clean fine wood trim and fine wood parts with

a damp cloth. Then dry with a soft cloth.

Kenaf

Light alloy wheels

Treat parts made from kenaf fibres with a suit-

able care product only.

When cleaning the wheels while they are in-

stalled on the vehicle, only use neutral rim

cleaner with a pH value between 5 and 9.

Do not use abrasive cleaners or high-pressure

cleaners above 60 ℃, 140 ℉. Observe the

manufacturer's instructions.

Plastic parts

NOTICE

Corrosive, acidic or alkaline cleaners may de-

stroy the protective coatings of adjacent parts,

for example brake disc.

Cleaning agents containing alcohol or sol-

vents, for example nitro thinners, cold clean-

ers, fuel or similar can damage plastic parts.

There is a risk of material damage. Clean

with a microfibre cloth. Lightly moisten the

cloth with water if necessary.

After cleaning, briefly apply the brakes to dry

them. The heat generated by braking dries the

brake discs and brake pads and protects them

against corrosion.

Do not soak the headliner.

Chrome-like surfaces

Chrome-like surfaces, particularly those that

have been exposed to road salt, should be

cleaned carefully with plenty of water, with

added shampoo if required.

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Seat belts

Australia only:Mount for trailer tow

hitch

Keep the mount clean, depending on the

equipment.

WARNING

Chemical cleaners can cause irreparable

damage to the fabric of the seat belts. The

protective effect of the seat belts will be lost.

There is a danger of injury or danger to life.

Only use a mild soap and water solution for

cleaning the seat belts.

Regularly grease or oil bearings and sliding

surfaces with resin-free grease or oil.

Before using a high-pressure cleaner on the

vehicle, remove the ball head and insert the

cover into the bracket.

Dirt on the seat belt straps can interfere with

the action of the reel and is a safety hazard.

Sensors and camera lenses

Clean sensors or camera lenses using a

cloth moistened with a small amount of glass

cleaner.

Only clean the seat belt straps with a mild

soap solution while still fitted to the vehicle.

Do not allow seat belts to retract until they are

dry.

Laying up the vehicle

Special measures need to be taken if putting

the vehicle out of use for longer than three

months. Additional information is available

from an authorised Service Partner or another

qualified Service Partner or a specialist work-

shop.

Carpets and floor mats

WARNING

Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the

pedal travel or block a pedal that has been

pressed. There is a risk of accident. Ensure

that items in the vehicle are stowed securely

and cannot get into the driver's footwell. Only

use floor mats that are suitable for the ve-

hicle and can be securely fastened to the

floor. Do not use loose floor mats, and do

not place several floor mats on top of one an-

other. Make sure that there is sufficient space

for the pedals. Ensure that floor mats are se-

curely reattached after removal, for example

for cleaning.

Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle

to enable the interior to be cleaned more thor-

oughly.

In the event of heavy soiling, clean floor car-

pets using a microfibre cloth and water or tex-

tile cleaner. Rub back and forth in the direction

of travel to prevent matting.

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