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Caring for your car

Washing your car

You can have your new BMW washed

in an automatic car wash. Car wash

systems that do not employ brushes are

preferable.

Wipe away tough dirt and loosen and

remove dead insects before washing

the car.

To prevent spots, avoid washing when

the hood is still warm, or immediately

after and during 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). If you are

uncertain, consult the manager of the

car wash

> 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,

for example, can cause malfunctions in

the function of the rain sensor.

Turn the rain sensor off in auto-

matic car washes. If you do not,

damage may occur if the wipers switch

on unintentionally.<

Parts of the car which are inaccessible

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 car is washed

on a regular basis. Large quantities of

dirt and road salt are difficult to remove,

and they also cause damage to the ve-

hicle.

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 abra-

sives 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 an ice scraper.<

After washing the car, apply the

brakes briefly to dry them. Braking

efficiency might otherwise be reduced

by the moisture, and the brake rotors

could also be corroded.<

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