BMW M4 COUPE Owner's Handbook Manual page 245

Entering a car wash with an M double
clutch transmission with Drivelogic
Safety note
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatically
engaged when the ignition is switched off.
There is a danger of damage to property. Do
not switch the ignition off in car washes.◀
General
In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll
freely.
Roll or push the vehicle, see page 97.
Exiting from a car wash
Ensure that the remote control is located in the
vehicle.
Start the engine.
Engine start, see page 86.
Headlights
Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use
abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents.
Soak impurities such as insects with shampoo
and wash off with water.
Remove ice with a de-icer spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After the vehicle has been washed, briefly ap‐
ply the brakes to dry them otherwise the brak‐
ing effectiveness may be temporarily reduced.
The heat generated by braking dries the brake
discs and brake pads, and protects them
against corrosion.
Completely remove residues on the wind‐
screens to avoid affecting visibility due to
smearing, and to reduce wiping noise and
wiper blade wear.
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General care
Vehicle care
Care products
General
BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW. Suitable care products
are available from a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐
ner or a specialist workshop.
Safety note
WARNING
Cleaning agents can contain hazardous
substances or constitute a health risk. There is
a danger of injury. When cleaning the interior,
open the doors or windows. Use only products
that are intended for cleaning the vehicle's in‐
terior. Observe the notes on the pack.◀
Vehicle paintwork
General
Regular care promotes driving safety and pre‐
serves your vehicle's value. Environmental ef‐
fects in areas with higher air pollution or natu‐
ral contaminants, for example tree resin or leaf
dust, may have an effect on the vehicle paint‐
work. Base the frequency and extent of vehicle
care on such factors.
Immediately remove aggressive substances,
for example spilled fuel, oil, grease or bird
droppings so as to prevent alterations and dis‐
colourations of the paintwork.
Matt paintwork
Only use cleaning and care products that are
suitable for vehicles with matt paintwork.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather at regular inter‐
vals with a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Dust and road dirt will otherwise become
worked into pores and folds, causing consider‐
Mobility
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