BMW 318D, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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General care
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐
tional equipment selected or the country variant.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions and
systems. Please comply with the relevant laws
and regulations when using the corresponding
functions and systems.
Washing the vehicle
General
Regularly remove foreign bodies, for example
leaves, from the area below the windscreen with
the bonnet raised.
Wash the vehicle frequently, especially in winter.
Heavy soiling and road salt can cause damage to
the vehicle.
Steam-jet cleaners and high-
pressure cleaners
Safety note
NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure cleaners, ex‐
cessive pressure or excessive temperatures
can damage various components. There is a
risk of material damage. Maintain a sufficient
distance and do not spray for an extended pe‐
riod of time. Comply with the instructions for
the high-pressure cleaner.
Distances and temperature
▷ Maximum temperature: 60 ℃/140 ℉.
▷ Minimum distance to sensors, cameras,
seals: 30 cm, 12 in.
▷ Minimum distance to the Glass Roof: 80 cm,
31.5 in.
Automatic car washes
Safety note
NOTE
The vehicle can be damaged if automatic
washing bays or car washes are used incor‐
rectly. There is a risk of material damage. Ob‐
serve the following notes:
▷ Textile car washes or systems using soft
brushes are preferable, to avoid damage
to the paintwork.
▷ Avoid washing bays or car washes with
guide rails higher than 10 cm, 4 in, to
avoid damage to the body.
▷ Note the maximum tyre width of the guide
rail to avoid damage to tyres and rims.
▷ Fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid dam‐
aging them.
▷ Deactivate the wipers and the rain sensor
(if fitted) to avoid damage to the wiper sys‐
tem.
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