Care, Car washes – BMW 2012 X6M User Manual
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Care
Car washes
Notes
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/
60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐
age or preliminary damage that may then lead to
long-term damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the high-
pressure washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, for Park
Distance Control* or the backup camera*, for
instance, for extended periods of time and only
from a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in win‐
ter.
Intense soiling and road salt can damage the ve‐
hicle.
Washing in automatic car washes
Your vehicle can be washed in automatic car
washes right from the start.
Give preference to cloth car washes or those
that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
Notes
Note the following:
▷
Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.
▷
Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width of
the vehicle.
▷
Deactivate rain sensor, refer to page
, to
prevent unintentional wiper action.
▷
BMW X5: deactivate the rear window wiper
and protect it from damage. Ask the car
wash operator about any necessary protec‐
tive measures.
▷
Remove additional attachments, for in‐
stance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if
there is a risk that these may be damaged.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps
are taken.
1.
Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2.
Engage transmission position N.
3.
Release the parking brake.
4.
Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page
5.
Switch the engine off.
6.
Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Mixed tires*
Note the vehicle width
Before driving into a car wash, make sure
that the vehicle width is not too large for the car
wash, as otherwise the vehicle and the car wash
could be damaged.◀
Headlamps
▷
Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.
▷
Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due to
insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.
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