BMW X3 xDrive20d 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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In the event of heavy soiling, for example stains
caused by drinks, use a soft sponge or a lint-free
microfibre cloth with suitable interior cleaning
agents.
Clean upholstery materials over a large area up
to the seams. Avoid strong rubbing.
Damage from Velcro fasteners
Open Velcro fasteners on trousers or
other items of clothing can damage seat covers.
Make sure that any Velcro fasteners on your
clothing are closed.◀
Care of special parts
Light alloy wheels
Apply wheel cleaner, particularly during the win‐
ter months. Do not use aggressive, acidic,
strong alkali and abrasive cleaning agents, or
steam-jet cleaners at above 60 ℃/140 ℉. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean parts such as the radiator grille
and door handles with plenty of water to which
a shampoo may be added, particularly if ex‐
posed to road salt.
Rubber parts
Other than washing with water, treat only with
rubber care products.
Do not use any silicone-based care products for
treating rubber seals, as these could otherwise
be damaged and become a source of noise.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood trims and fine wood parts only
with a damp cloth. Then dry them with a soft
cloth.
Plastic parts
These include:
▷ Imitation leather surfaces.
▷ Roof lining.
▷ Light covers.
▷ Glass cover of instrument cluster.
▷ Parts sprayed matt black.
▷ Painted parts in the interior.
Use a microfibre cloth to clean.
Slightly moisten the cloth with water.
Do not soak the roof lining.
No cleaning agents containing alcohol/
solvent
Do not use any alcohol-based or solvent-based
cleaning agents such as nitro thinners, cold
cleansers, fuel or similar, as otherwise the sur‐
faces can be damaged.◀
Seat belts
Dirt on the seat belts can interfere with the ac‐
tion of the reel and represent a safety hazard.
Dry cleaning
Do not dry-clean or use chemical prod‐
ucts, otherwise the fabric may be weakened.◀
Clean only with a mild soap solution while still
fitted to the car.
Never allow seat belts to retract unless they are
dry.
Floor carpets and foot mats
No objects in the range of movement of
the pedals
Foot mats, carpets or other objects must not
breach the range of movement of the pedals, as
otherwise they could influence the function of
the pedals when driving.
Do not place additional foot mats on top of ex‐
isting floor mats or other similar objects.
Only use foot mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and that can be fastened accord‐
ingly.
Ensure that floor mats are securely reattached
after having been removed, for example for
cleaning.◀
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