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Caring for your vehicle

Washing your vehicle

You can have your new BMW washed

in an automatic car wash. Car wash

systems that do not employ brushes

are preferable.

Wipe away tough dirt and loosen and

remove dead insects before washing

the vehicle.

To prevent spots, avoid washing when

the hood is still warm, or immediately

after and during exposure to strong

sunlight.

When using an automatic car wash, be

sure that:

> The car wash system is suited for the

dimensions of your vehicle.

Before washing the vehicle in a

car wash, fold in the exterior

mirrors manually, otherwise they may

be damaged on account of the width of

the vehicle.<

> No damage will occur on vehicles

with attached body accessories (such

as spoilers or antennas). If you are

uncertain, consult the manager of the

car wash.

> The wheels and tires of your vehicle

cannot be damaged by the convey-

ance devices of the car wash system.

> The vehicle is cleaned with minimum

brush pressure, and that ample water

is available for washing and rinsing.

Vehicles with rain sensor

*:

Clean the windshield regularly. Wax

from automatic car washes or insects,

for example, can cause malfunctions in

the function of the rain sensor.

Deactivate the rain sensor in auto-

matic car washes. If you do not,

damage may occur if the wipers switch

on unintentionally.<

Parts of the vehicle that are inacces-

sible to the automatic car wash — such

as door sills, door and hood edges, etc.

— should be cleaned by hand.

In the winter months, it is especially

important to ensure that the vehicle is

washed on a regular basis. Large quan-

tities of dirt and road salt are difficult to

remove, and they also cause damage to

the vehicle.

If spray wands or high-pressure

washers are used, be sure to

maintain an adequate distance between

the spray source and the vehicle's

surface. Inadequate distance and

excessive pressure can damage or

weaken the finish, making it more

susceptible to subsequent attack. In

addition, moisture could penetrate to

vehicle components, leading to long-

term damage.<

When cleaning the headlamps,

please observe the following:

> Do not wipe dry (scratches). Never

use abrasives or strong solvents to

clean the covers.

> Remove dirt and contamination (such

as insects) by soaking with BMW Car

Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty

of water.

> Always use a deicer spray to remove

accumulated ice and snow – never

use a scraper.<

After washing the vehicle, apply

the brakes briefly to dry them.

Braking efficiency might otherwise be

reduced by the moisture and the brake

rotors could also be corroded.<

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