2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW
2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW
2011 3 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW
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Sports automatic transmission with<br />
double clutch<br />
Before driving into an automatic car wash, perform<br />
the following steps to ensure that the vehicle<br />
can roll:<br />
1. Insert the remote control into the ignition<br />
lock, even with Comfort Access.<br />
2. Engage transmission position N.<br />
3. Release the parking brake.<br />
4. Switch off the engine.<br />
5. Leave the remote control in the ignition lock<br />
so that the vehicle can roll.<br />
The transmission is switched into position P:<br />
> automatically after approx. 30 minutes<br />
> if you remove the infrared remote control<br />
from the ignition lock<br />
Steam jets/high-pressure washers<br />
When using steam jets or high-pressure<br />
washers, ensure that you maintain sufficient<br />
clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed<br />
a temperature of 1407/606.<br />
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or<br />
temperature can lead to component damage or<br />
water penetration. Follow the operating instructions<br />
of the high-pressure washer.<<br />
When using high-pressure washers, do<br />
not spray against the sensors and cameras,<br />
e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear<br />
View Camera, for an extended period and maintain<br />
a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm.<<br />
<strong>Manual</strong> car wash<br />
When washing the vehicle by hand, use large<br />
quantities of water and car shampoo if necessary.<br />
Clean the vehicle with a sponge or washing<br />
brush, applying light pressure only.<br />
Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate<br />
the rain sensor or switch off the ignition<br />
to prevent unintentional activation of the<br />
wipers.<<br />
Observe local regulations pertaining to<br />
washing vehicles by hand.<<br />
Headlamps<br />
Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or<br />
corrosive cleaning agents.<br />
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or<br />
insect remover and wash away with copious<br />
quantities of water.<br />
Thaw ice with a windshield deicer and do not<br />
use an ice scraper.<br />
Windows<br />
Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the<br />
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.<br />
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners<br />
containing quartz.<<br />
Convertible: retractable hardtop<br />
Proceed as you would in a normal car wash.<br />
When you open a wet hardtop, water<br />
drops may run into the cargo area. If necessary,<br />
remove items from the cargo area<br />
beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling.<<br />
Paintwork care<br />
Regular care contributes to value retention and<br />
protects the paintwork against the long-term<br />
effects of damaging substances.<br />
Region-specific environmental influences can<br />
damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is<br />
important to adapt the frequency and scope of<br />
car care accordingly.<br />
Immediately remove aggressive materials such<br />
as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap or<br />
bird droppings to prevent damage to the paintwork.<br />
Repairing paintwork damage<br />
Immediately repair scratches or similar<br />
damage, such as that caused by stones<br />
hitting the vehicle, where necessary to prevent<br />
rusting.<<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> recommends having paintwork damage<br />
repaired by a professional paint repair workshop<br />
according to <strong>BMW</strong> specifications using<br />
original <strong>BMW</strong> paint materials.<br />
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