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Steam cleaners/high-pressure
cleaning jets
When using steam cleaners or high-pressure
cleaning jets, make sure to maintain
a sufficient distance and stay below a maximum
temperature of 1407/606.
Insufficient distance or excessive pressure or
temperature can damage parts of the vehicle or
can result in water penetration. Follow the operating
instructions for the high-pressure cleaning
jets.<
Do not spray the sensors and cameras,
e.g. of Park Distance Control, Top View,
or rear view camera, with high-pressure cleaners
for long periods and keep the spray nozzle
at least 12 in/30 cm away from them.<
Hand washing
When washing the vehicle by hand, use plenty
of water and car washing shampoo. Clean the
vehicle with gentle pressure using a sponge or a
washing brush.
Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate
the rain sensor or switch off the ignition
to prevent unwanted wiper operation.<
Follow local guidelines for washing vehicles
by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub dry and never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with plenty of
water.
Use a window de-icer to remove accumulated
ice and snow, not a scraper.
Windows
Use a glass cleaner to clean the inside and outside
surfaces of the windows and the glass surfaces
of the mirrors.
Do not use quartz-containing cleansers
to clean glass surfaces of the mirrors.<
Caring for the vehicle finish
Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value
and protects the paint from the long-term
effects of aggressive substances.
Regionally occurring environmental factors can
affect and damage vehicle finish. It is therefore
important to tailor the frequency and extent of
your car care accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly aggressive
substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid, tree resin, or bird droppings; otherwise,
they may damage your paint.
Repairing paint damage
Repair stone damage or scratches immediately,
depending on the severity of the
damage, to prevent the formation of rust.<
BMW recommends having paint damage professionally
repaired using Genuine BMW finish
materials in accordance with factory guidelines.
Waxing
Sealant is required when water no longer beads
on the clean surface of the paint. Use only products
that contain carnauba wax or synthetic wax
to seal your finish.
Rubber gaskets
Treat only with water or a rubber care product.
To avoid noise or damage, do not use
products that contain silicone to care for
rubber gaskets.<
Chrome components
Particularly after exposure to road salt, thoroughly
cleanse parts like the radiator grille, door
handles, or window frames with plenty of water
with shampoo added to it. For additional treatment,
use chrome polish.
Alloy wheels
Depending on your system, braking can generate
dust, which settles on the light-alloy wheels.
Remove this dust regularly with acid-free wheel
cleaner.
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