Vehicle Care - BMW X5 2023 Owner's Manual

Vehicle Care

Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the 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 the vehicle frequently, particularly in win-
ter. Intense contamination and road salt can
damage the vehicle.
Additional information:
Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to
page 138.
Safety information
NOTICE
When washing with an open fuel filler flap,
damage may occur. There is a risk of dam-
age to property. Close the fuel filler flap be-
fore washing. Clean dirt behind the fuel filler
flap with a cloth.
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Vehicle Care
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. Main-
tain sufficient distance and do not spray too
long continuously. Follow the operating in-
structions 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. Follow the following
instructions:
▷ Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
▷ Before driving into the car wash, make
sure that the vehicle is not too large.
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