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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.

Do not use aggressive, acid-containing,
strongly alkaline, or coarse cleansers and

do not use steam cleaners at temperatures
greater than 60 °C; otherwise you may damage
your vehicle.

Outside sensors

Sensors outside the vehicle, such as Park
Distance Control sensors or radar sen-

sors, should be kept clean and free of ice to
maintain their full function.

Interior care

Upholstery materials/cloth-covered

paneling

Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner in order
to remove surface dirt.
In the event of more serious soiling such as bev-
erage stains, use a soft sponge or a lint-free
microfiber cloth in combination with suitable
interior cleaners. Follow the instructions on the
packaging.

Clean upholstery material over a large
area extending out to the seams. Avoid

intense friction.

Open Velcro fasteners on pants or other
items of clothing can cause damage to

the seat covering. Make sure that the Velcro
fasteners are closed.

Leather/leather-covered paneling

The leather used by BMW is a high quality
natural product. Slight patterns in the

grain are part of the typical properties of a natu-
ral leather.

Dust and dirt from the road chafe in pores and
folds and result in considerable wear and cause
the leather surface to become prematurely brit-
tle. We therefore suggest that you clean the
leather with a dust cloth or vacuum cleaner at
regular intervals.
Particularly with light-colored leather, make
sure to clean it regularly since it has a greater
tendency to become soiled.
Treat the leather twice a year with a leather
lotion since dirt and grease harm the protective
layer of the leather.

Carpets/luggage compartment

Carpeting, floor mats, and luggage compart-
ment rugs and paneling can be cleaned with a
vacuum or in the event of more serious soiling,
cleansed with an interior cleaner.
Floor mats and luggage compartment rugs can
be removed for cleaning. When inserting into
place, make sure that the seat rails do not pro-

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