Owner's Manual for the vehicle. With a quick reference ... - E38.org
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Caring <strong>for</strong> your car<br />
153n<br />
Window care<br />
Water and dirt-repelling windshield (refer<br />
also to page 191).<br />
The effectiveness of <strong>the</strong> coating is not<br />
impaired by <strong>the</strong> wax used in car washes<br />
or by windshield-washer additives.<br />
Depending on <strong>the</strong> frequency of use of<br />
<strong>the</strong> windshield wipers as well as on environmental<br />
factors, <strong>the</strong> coating of <strong>the</strong><br />
windshield is subject to natural wear.<br />
As a result, <strong>the</strong> beneficial characteristics<br />
of <strong>the</strong> coating gradually diminish.<br />
After approx. 12,400 to 15,500 miles<br />
(approx. 20,000 to 25,000 km), <strong>the</strong><br />
windshield begins to resemble more<br />
and more a standard windshield.<br />
The coating can be renewed by your<br />
BMW center.<br />
You can use window and glass cleaner<br />
to clean interior window surfaces and<br />
mirrors without streaking. Never use<br />
polishing pastes or abrasive (quartz)<br />
cleansers on mirror lenses.<br />
Break-resistant security glass<br />
The glass used <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> side windows is<br />
designed to provide resistance to<br />
breakage and protection against vandalism.<br />
These break-resistant windows<br />
contain several layers of a transparent<br />
plastic film which is sandwiched between<br />
<strong>the</strong> inner and outer glass panes.<br />
There is also one additional plastic film<br />
on <strong>the</strong> inside of <strong>the</strong> glass pane (facing<br />
<strong>the</strong> passenger compartment). This film<br />
prevents shards of glass from spreading<br />
into <strong>the</strong> passenger compartment if<br />
<strong>the</strong> window is shattered.<br />
Please observe <strong>the</strong> following precautions<br />
pertaining to this film<br />
when caring <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> interior glass surfaces:<br />
> The film is not scratch-resistant. For<br />
this reason, do not touch <strong>the</strong> glass<br />
with sharp objects which could damage<br />
<strong>the</strong> film<br />
> Clean <strong>the</strong> glass with clean water. If<br />
necessary, you may also use regular<br />
household window cleaners. Wipe<br />
<strong>the</strong> cleaner off immediately.<br />
Do not use window cleaners containing<br />
solvents or abrasives. These<br />
cleaners can mar <strong>the</strong> film<br />
> Do not apply any self-adhering decals,<br />
adhesive labels or o<strong>the</strong>r stickers<br />
with tape to <strong>the</strong> inner window surface<br />
> Do not apply colored films to <strong>the</strong> inside<br />
surfaces of <strong>the</strong> side windows<br />
> If <strong>the</strong> windows are fogged or iced<br />
over in cold or humid climates, do not<br />
use an ice scraper or ice-removing<br />
sprays to clean <strong>the</strong>m. Start <strong>the</strong> engine<br />
and refer to <strong>the</strong> instructions <strong>for</strong><br />
defrosting <strong>the</strong> door windows.<<br />
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