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Washing your vehicle

You can wash your BMW at an auto-

matic 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 vehicle.

In order to avoid spots, do not wash the

vehicle when the hood is warm, or

during 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 plenty of

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 rain

sensor

* function.

Turn the rain sensor off (refer to

page 69) when going through an

automatic car wash, otherwise, damage

could occur from unintended wiper

activation.<

Parts of the vehicle that are inacces-

sible 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 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

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 clean by wiping with a dry

cloth (this causes 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

discs could also corrode.<

Caring for your vehicle

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