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BMW 335i xDrive Sedan 2014 User Manual

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To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.

Upholstery material care

Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use
a soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suita‐
ble interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.

Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or

other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀

Caring for special components

Light-alloy wheels

When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.

Chrome surfaces

Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐

ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.

Rubber components

Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or reduced noise damping.

Fine wood parts

Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.

Plastic components

These include:

Imitation leather surfaces.

Headliner.

Lamp lenses.

Instrument cluster cover.

Matte black spray-coated components.

Painted parts in the interior.

Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Do not soak the headliner.

Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol
or solvents

Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀

Safety belts

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.

Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy

the webbing.◀

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