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Washing your car

You can have your BMW washed in

an automatic car wash, even when it

is new. Car wash systems that do not

employ brushes are preferable.

Wipe away tough dirt and loosen and

remove dead insects before washing

the car.

In order to avoid spots, do not wash the

vehicle when the hood is warm, or dur-

ing or immediately after 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.

> No damage will occur on vehicles

with attached body accessories (such

as spoilers or antennas). Consult the

car wash operator if necessary.

> 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

can cause malfunctions in the function

of the rain sensor

*.

Turn the rain sensor

* off (refer to

page 69) when passing through an

automatic car wash. Failure to do so

could result in damage caused by unin-

tended wiper activation.<

Parts of the car that are inaccessible to

the automatic washer – such as door

sills, door and hood edges, etc. –

should be cleaned by hand.

In the winter months, it is especially

important to be sure that the car 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 sur-

face. Inadequate distance and exces-

sive pressure can damage or weaken

the finish, making it more susceptible to

subsequent attack. In addition, mois-

ture could penetrate to vehicle compo-

nents, leading to long-term damage.<

When cleaning the headlamps,

please observe the following:

> Do not clean by wiping with a dry

cloth (this causes scratches). Never

use abrasives or strong solvents.

> 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 car, apply the

brakes briefly to dry them. Braking

efficiency might otherwise be reduced

by the moisture and the brake rotors

could also be corroded.<

Caring for your car

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