BMW M COUPE Manual page 138

Caring for your car
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Care of upholstery materials
Depressions formed in the upholstered
materials in the course of everyday use
can be brushed up working with a
lightly dampened brush "against the
nap."
The tendency of the pile to lie in a par-
ticular direction on velour upholstery
is not a quality defect, and, just as on
home textiles or clothing, cannot be
avoided.
Fuzz on upholstery materials, rubbed-in
fabric or suede residues can be re-
moved with a fuzz or Velcro® brush. A
cleaning glove is available for particu-
larly "stubborn" lint. Remove spots and
larger soiled areas immediately with
luke-warm water, an interior cleaner, or
a spot remover. Brush the fabric after-
wards to restore its appearance.
If the vehicle will be stored for an ex-
tended period or if it is exposed to in-
tense sunlight, cover all the seats or the
windows to prevent fading (roadster:
Convertible top closed).
Use the cleaning and car-care
products that you can obtain at
your BMW center.<
The buildup of an electrostatic charge
on the seat covers, particularly if atmo-
spheric humidity is low, can give the
occupants an unpleasant electric shock
if they touch metal body parts after
leaving the vehicle. Although this is
not dangerous in any way, it can be
avoided by touching a bare or polished
metal part of the car while getting out.
If necessary, antistatic products can be
used to eliminate this effect to a large
extent.
Leather care
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The leather upholstery used by BMW
is a natural product of the highest qual-
ity, processed using state-of-the-art
methods to ensure that it will maintain
its high quality for years to come, pro-
vided that it is properly cared for.
As this product is manufactured using
natural materials, you must make allow-
ances for special characteristics and
possible surface irregularities. You
should also bear in mind that this kind
of material requires special care and
attention.
Regular cleaning and care are essen-
tial, since dust and road dirt act as
abrasives in the pores and creases of
the material. This leads to wear spots
and premature brittleness on the sur-
face of the leather. We therefore sug-
gest that you clean the leather with a
vacuum cleaner or dust cloth at fre-
quent intervals.
For cleaning, use BMW leather cleaning
foam.
Since dirt and grease gradually attack
the protective layer of the leather, the
cleaned surfaces should be treated
with BMW leather care agent. This also
acts as an antistatic agent.
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