BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual

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Care

Mobility

Automatic 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 into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.

Move the selector lever to position N.

Release the parking brake.

Switch off the engine.

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

Sport automatic transmission with
double clutch

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

Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.

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.

The transmission is switched into position P:

Automatically after approx. 30 minutes

If you remove the infrared remote control
from the ignition lock

Steam jets/high-pressure washers

When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, make sure to maintain sufficient

distance from 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 the sensors, e.g. of the Park

Distance Control, for an extended period and

maintain a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm from
them.

Manual car wash

When washing the vehicle by hand, use large
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.

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

tion to prevent unintentional activation of the
wipers.

Observe local regulations pertaining to
washing vehicles by hand.

Headlamps

Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or
corrosive cleaning agents.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or
insect remover and wash away with copious
quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield deicer and do not
use an ice scraper.

Windows

Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.

Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners
containing quartz.

Convertible: retractable hardtop

Proceed as you would in a normal car wash.

When you open a wet hardtop, water
drops may run into the cargo area. If nec-

essary, remove items from the cargo area
beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling.

Paintwork care

Regular care contributes to value retention and
protects the paintwork against the long-term
effects of damaging substances.
Region-specific environmental influences can
damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is