BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual page 372

MOBILITY
Driving into a car wash with a
Steptronic transmission
Safety information
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en‐
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Do not switch standby
state off in car washes.
General information
In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll
freely.
Some car washes do not permit persons in the
vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from the
outside when in selector lever position N. A sig‐
nal sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Additional information:
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 144.
Driving out of a car wash
Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.
Turn on drive readiness.
Additional information:
Drive-ready state, refer to page 42.
Headlights
Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance
from insects, with auto shampoo and wash off
with water.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice
scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking effect can
372
Vehicle Care
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A38F56 - VI/21
be reduced. The heat generated during braking
dries brake discs and brake pads and protects
them against corrosion.
Completely remove all residues on the windows,
to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and
to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Vehicle care products
General information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW. Suitable vehicle
care products are available from a dealer's serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Safety information
Warning
Cleansers can contain substances that are dan‐
gerous and harmful to your health. There is a
risk of injury. When cleaning the interior, open
the doors or windows. Only use products in‐
tended for cleaning vehicles. Follow the in‐
structions on the container.
Vehicle paintwork
General information
Regular vehicle care contributes to driving safety
and value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can affect
the vehicle paintwork. Tailor the frequency and
extent of your vehicle care to these influences.
Corrosive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being altered
or discolored.