Insufficient distance or excessive pressure or
temperature can damage parts of the vehicle or
can result in water penetration. Follow the oper-
ating instructions for the high-pressure clean-
ing jets.

Do not spray the sensors and cameras,
e.g. of Park Distance Control, Top View,

or rear view camera, with high-pressure clean-
ers for long periods and keep the spray nozzle
at least 12 in/30 cm away from them.

Hand washing

When washing the vehicle by hand, use plenty
of water and car washing shampoo. Clean the
vehicle with gentle pressure using a sponge or a
washing brush.

Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-

tion to prevent unwanted wiper operation.

Follow local guidelines for washing vehi-
cles by hand.

Headlamps

Do not rub dry and never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with plenty of
water.
Use a window de-icer to remove accumulated
ice and snow, not a scraper.

Windows

Use a glass cleaner to clean the inside and out-
side surfaces of the windows and the glass sur-
faces of the mirrors.

Do not use quartz-containing cleansers
to clean glass surfaces of the mirrors.

Caring for the vehicle finish

Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value
and protects the paint from the long-term
effects of aggressive substances.
Regionally occurring environmental factors can
affect and damage vehicle finish. It is therefore
important to tailor the frequency and extent of
your car care accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly aggressive
substances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid, tree resin, or bird droppings; other-
wise, they may damage your paint.

Repairing paint damage

Repair stone damage or scratches imme-
diately, depending on the severity of the

damage, to prevent the formation of rust.

BMW recommends having paint damage pro-
fessionally repaired using Genuine BMW finish
materials in accordance with factory guidelines.

Waxing

Sealant is required when water no longer beads
on the clean surface of the paint. Use only prod-
ucts that contain carnauba wax or synthetic wax
to seal your finish.

Rubber gaskets

Treat only with water or a rubber care product.

To avoid noise or damage, do not use
products that contain silicone to care for

rubber gaskets.

Chrome components

Particularly after exposure to road salt, thor-
oughly cleanse parts like the radiator grille, door
handles, or window frames with plenty of water
with shampoo added to it. For additional treat-
ment, use chrome polish.

Alloy wheels

Depending on your system, braking can gener-
ate dust, which settles on the light-alloy wheels.
Remove this dust regularly with acid-free wheel
cleaner.

This manual is related to the following products:

X6 xDrive35i 2011 ActiveHybrid X6 2011 X5 xDrive50i 2011 X5 xDrive35d 2011 X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity 2011 X5 xDrive35i Premium 2011 X5 xDrive35i 2011 2011 X6 2011 X5