Caring for your vehicle – BMW 2006 bmw 325i User Manual

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Caring for your vehicle

Care of upholstery materials

Depressions in the upholstery that
result from everyday use can be
brushed smooth by brushing against
the nap with a lightly dampened brush.

The tendency of the pile to lie in a
particular direction on velour upholstery
is not a quality defect. Just as with
home textiles or clothing, this cannot be
avoided.

Lint on upholstery materials, rubbed-in
fabric or suede residues can be re-
moved with a lint brush or Velcro®
brush. A cleaning glove is available for
especially "stubborn" lint. Stains and
fairly large areas of dirt should be
cleaned off without delay, using luke-
warm water and an interior cleaner,
stain remover or appropriate cleaning
fluid. Brush the fabric afterwards to
restore its appearance.

If the vehicle will be stored for an
extended period or if it is exposed to
intense sunlight, cover all the seats or
the windows to prevent fading.

Use 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
atmospheric 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 vehicle while getting
out.

Leather care

The leather upholstery

used by BMW

is a natural product of the highest
quality, processed using state-of-the-
art methods to ensure that it will main-
tain its high quality for years to come,
provided that it is properly cared for.

Because this product is manufactured
using natural materials, you must make
allowance for its special characteristics
and for the peculiarities of its use and
care.

Regular periodic cleaning and care are
essential, as 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
surface of the leather. We therefore
suggest that you clean the leather with
a vacuum cleaner or cloth at frequent
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.