BMW i7 Owner's Manual page 377

▷ Make sure that no foreign bodies or liq-
uids enter the fresh air intake, e.g., when
washing the engine or cleaning the area
under the windshield.
▷ Do not direct the steam jet or high-pres-
sure cleaner at the fresh air intake.
▷ Regularly check the fresh air intake and
remove foreign bodies.
Overview
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking effect
can be reduced. The heat generated while
braking dries brake disks and brake pads and
protects them against corrosion.
Completely remove all residues on the win-
dows to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Vehicle care products
General information
BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning agents from BMW. Suitable vehicle
care products are available from an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
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Vehicle Care
Safety information
Warning
Cleaning agents can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health.
There is a risk of injury. When cleaning the
interior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol-
low the instructions on the packaging.
Vehicle paintwork
General information
Regular vehicle care contributes to driving
safety and value retention. Environmental in-
fluences in areas with elevated air pollution
or natural contaminants such as tree resin or
pollen can affect the vehicle paintwork. Tailor
the frequency and extent of the vehicle care to
these influences.
Corrosive substances such as grease or bird
droppings must be removed immediately to
prevent the finish from being altered or discol-
ored.
Matte paintwork
Only use cleaning and care products suitable
for vehicles with matte paintwork.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather regularly, using
a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to heavy
abrasion and premature degradation of the
leather surface.
To guard against discoloration such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care
roughly every two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be-
cause contamination on such surfaces is sub-
stantially more visible.
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