Vehicle Care - BMW 7 Series Owner's Manual

MOBILITY

Vehicle Care

Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems and functions that are available
now and will be available in the future, even if
they are not available in the owned vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Washing the vehicle
General information
Regularly remove foreign bodies such as
leaves or snow in the area below the wind-
shield.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense contamination and road salt
can damage the vehicle.
Additional information:
Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to
page 145.
Safety information
NOTICE
When washing with an open fuel filler flap,
damage may occur. There is a risk of dam-
age to property, among other potential dam-
age. Close the fuel filler flap before washing.
Clean dirt behind the fuel filler flap with a
cloth.
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Steam cleaner and high pressure
cleaner
Safety information
NOTICE
When cleaning with high pressure cleaners,
components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. Maintain sufficient
distance and do not spray too long continu-
ously. Follow the operating instructions for
the high pressure cleaners.
Distances and temperature
▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.
▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,
seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.
▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 in/80 cm.
Automatic car washes or car
washes
Safety information
NOTICE
Improper use of automatic car washes can
cause damage to the vehicle. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other po-
tential damage. Follow the following instruc-
tions: