Care, Care products, Exterior care – BMW M3 Sedan 2008 User Manual

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Care

Care products

Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.

Original BMW CareProducts have been
material tested, laboratory checked and

proven in the field, and offer optimal care and
protection for your vehicle.

Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in dam-

age.

Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or hazardous to your

health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles.

Exterior care

Washing the vehicle

Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more

frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage.

After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them, otherwise

water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake discs can corrode.

Automatic car washes

Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:

Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page

143

If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors,
refer to page

Maximum permissible tire width.

Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:

Deactivate the rain sensor

to avoid unin-

tentional activation of the wipers.

Remove additional attachments, e.g.
spoiler or telephone antennas, if there is a
possibility that they could be damaged.

M dual clutch transmission

Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:

Insert the remote control, even with conve-
nient access, into the ignition lock.

Engage transmission position N.

Release the parking brake.

Switch off the engine.

Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.

Steam jets / high-pressure washers

When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, ensure that you maintain a suffi-

cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed
a temperature of 140

7/606.

Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or
temperature can lead to component damage or
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions of the high-pressure washer.

When using high-pressure washers, do
not spray against the sensors and cam-

eras, e.g. Park Distance Control, for an
extended period and maintain a distance of at
least 12 in/30 cm.