BMW 2 Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 343

▷ Textile car washes or systems using soft
brushes are preferable, to avoid damage
to the paintwork.
▷ Do not drive into delete car washes or
washing bays with guide rails higher
than 10 cm, 4 in, to avoid damage to the
body.
▷ Note the maximum tyre width of the
guide rail to avoid damage to tyres and
rims.
▷ Fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid
damaging them.
▷ Deactivate the windscreen wipers and
the rain sensor (if fitted) to avoid dam-
age to the wiper system.
Entering a car wash
NOTICE
The selector lever position P is automatically
engaged when standby state is switched off.
The wheels are locked. There is a risk of
material damage. Do not switch off standby
state if the vehicle is to roll, e.g. in conveyor
car washes.
The vehicle must be able to roll freely while in
the car wash.
Some car washes require you to leave the ve-
hicle. It is not possible to lock the vehicle from
the outside in selector lever position N. If an
attempt is made to lock the vehicle, a signal
sounds.
For further information:
For rolling or pushing the vehicle, see
page 127.
Exiting from a car wash
Make sure that the vehicle key is in the vehicle.
Switch on drive-ready state.
For further information:
Drive-ready state, see page 47.
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Care
Lights
Do not rub wet lights dry, and do not use
abrasive, alcohol-based, or corrosive cleaning
agents.
Soak impurities, for example insect residues,
with shampoo and wash off with water.
Remove ice with a de-icer spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After vehicle wash
After vehicle wash, briefly apply the brakes
to dry them, otherwise braking effect 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.
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 information
WARNING
Cleaning agents can contain hazardous sub-
stances or pose a health risk. There is a dan-
ger of injury. When cleaning the interior, open
the doors or windows. Use only products that
are intended for vehicle cleaning. Observe
the notes on the packaging.
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