Care - BMW 128i Owner's Manual

Care

Care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.
Original BMW CareProducts have been
material-tested, laboratory-checked and
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and
protection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in dam-
age.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or hazardous to your
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and brake discs can
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
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around the
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
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danger of damaging chassis
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Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:
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Automatic transmission
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.
2.
corrode.<
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5.
Do not use high-pressure car washes;
otherwise, water may drip into the vehicle
windows.<
Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page 243.
If necessary, fold in the outside rearview
mirrors, refer to page 51.
Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is the
In Convertibles, do not treat the convertible
top with wax. Ensure that a program is avail-
able that does not apply wax or is designed
specifically for Convertibles.
Unscrew the rod antenna
Deactivate the rain sensor
tentional wiping.
Remove additional attachments, e.g. spoil-
ers or telephone antennas, if there is a pos-
sibility that they could be damaged.
Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
Move the selector lever to position N.
Release the parking brake.
Switch off the engine.
Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
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