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Index Data Technology Repairs Car care Controls Overview

Washing your vehicle

You can wash your BMW at an auto-

matic car wash, even when it is new.

Brushless systems are preferable (refer

to page 144 as well).

Wipe away tough dirt and loosen and

remove dead insects before washing

the vehicle.

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 to 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 the rain sensor

* to malfunc-

tion.

Turn the rain sensor

* off (refer to

page 78) when passing through an

automatic car wash. Failure to do so

could result in damage caused by unin-

tended wiper activation.<

Parts of the vehicle that are inaccessi-

ble 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 im-

portant 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 damage 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

(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 corrode.<

Caring for your vehicle

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