2010 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 110
2010 BMW X3 Manual
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Care Care Car-care products BMW recommends that your vehicle be cleaned, cared for, and maintained using products that have been approved by BMW for this purpose. Regular cleaning and care makes a significant contribution to maintaining the value of your BMW. Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will be happy to advise you on products and services for the cleaning, care, and maintenance of your BMW. Genuine BMW Care Products are materials tested, lab tested, and field tested and offer optimum care, maintenance, and protection for your vehicle.< Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents; they can damage your vehicle.< Cleaning agents can contain substances that are dangerous or pose health risks. For this reason, always read and comply with the warnings and danger notices on the packaging. Open the doors or windows on your vehicle whenever cleaning the interior. Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation when working in enclosed spaces. Use only products that are provided for cleaning vehicles.< Car washes Give preference to cloth car washes. Before driving into the car wash, check whether the system is suitable for your BMW. To do so, pay attention to the following points: > Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to page 127 > If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors, refer to page 33. > Maximum permissible tire width. Preparations for driving into the car wash: > Deactivate rain sensor* to prevent undesired wiper operation. > Deactivate rear window wiper and protect from damage. Ask the operator of the car wash about suitable protection measures should the need arise. > Remove additional add-on components, e.g. spoilers or telephone antennas; otherwise, they could be damaged. Steam cleaners/high pressure cleaning jets When using steam cleaners or high pressure cleaning jets, be sure to maintain a sufficient distance and do not exceed a maximum temperature of 1407/606. Insufficient distance or excessive pressure or temperature can damage parts of the vehicle or water can penetrate to the interior of the vehicle. Follow the operating instructions for the high pressure cleaning jet.< Do not aim high pressure cleaning jets at sensors such as those of the Park Distance Control for long periods of time and maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.< Exterior care Washing your vehicle In the winter months, it is especially important to ensure that the vehicle is washed on a regular basis. Heavy soiling and road salts can result in damage to the vehicle.< After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes briefly to dry them. Failure to do so may lead to a reduction in braking efficiency and also to corrosion of the brake rotors.< Hand washes When washing the vehicle by hand, use ample water and optionally Auto Shampoo. Clean the vehicle with gentle pressure, using a sponge or a washing brush. 108 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG