BMW XM Owner's Manual page 391

Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen the
cloth lightly with water, if needed.
Do not soak the headliner.
Seat belts
Warning
Chemical solvent cleaners can destroy the
fabric of the seat belts and lead to seat belts
no longer having their protective effect. There
is a risk of injury or danger to life. Use only a
mild soap solution for cleaning the seat belts.
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus should be avoided for safety reasons.
Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning the
installed belt straps.
Seat belts should only be allowed to retract if
they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats
Warning
Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the
vehicle such that they are secured and can-
not enter into the driver's footwell. Use floor
mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not
use loose floor mats and do not layer several
floor mats. Make sure that there is sufficient
clearance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor
mats are securely fastened again after they
were removed, for instance for cleaning.
The floor mats can be removed from the inte-
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very contaminated,
clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a
textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the car-
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pet, rub back and forth in the driving direction
only.
Mount for trailer hitch
Depending on vehicle equipment, keep the
mount clean.
Regularly grease or oil bearings and sliding
surfaces with resin-free greases or oils.
Before using steam cleaners or high pressure
cleaners on the vehicle, remove the ball head
and insert the cover into the mount.
Sensors and camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
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