2010 BMW 328 Owner's Manual - Page 227

Care Care products Regular cleaning and care contributes significantly to the value retention of your BMW. BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your vehicle with products that are approved by BMW for this purpose. Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on the products and services available for cleaning and caring for your BMW. Original BMW Care Products have been material tested, laboratory checked and proven in the field, and offer optimal care and protection for your vehicle.< Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol or solvents as these may result in damage.< Cleaning agents can contain substances that are dangerous or hazardous to your health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety instructions on the packaging. When cleaning inside the vehicle, always open the doors or windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, provide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products designed for cleaning vehicles.< > Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to page 245. > If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors, refer to page 47. > Maximum permissible tire width. Avoid car washes with guide rail heights over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is the danger of damaging chassis parts.< Preparations before driving into an automatic car wash: > Unscrew the rod antenna*. > Deactivate the rain sensor* to prevent unintentional wiping. > Sports Wagon: deactivate the rear window wiper and protect it against damage. If necessary, ask the operator of the car wash about protective measures you should take. > Remove additional add-on parts, e.g. spoilers or phone antennas, if they could be damaged. Automatic transmission Before driving into an automatic car wash, perform the following steps to ensure that the vehicle can roll: 1. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock, even with Comfort Access. 2. Move the selector lever to position N. 3. Release the parking brake. 4. Switch off the engine. 5. Leave the remote control in the ignition lock so that the vehicle can roll. Exterior care Washing the vehicle Especially during the winter months, ensure that the vehicle is washed more frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead to vehicle damage.< After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise, water can reduce braking efficiency over the short term and the brake discs can corrode.< Steam jets/high-pressure washers When using steam jets or high-pressure washers, ensure that you maintain sufficient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed a temperature of 1407/606. Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or temperature can lead to component damage or Mobility Reference Automatic car washes Preference should be given to cloth car washes. Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is suitable for your BMW. Check the following: 225 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance