2010 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 112
2010 BMW X3 Manual
Page 112 highlights
Care Interior care Upholstery materials/cloth coverings Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner in order to remove surface dirt. With heavy soiling, such as spotting caused by beverages, use a soft sponge or a lint-free microfiber cloth in combination with suitable interior cleaners. Follow instructions on the packaging. Clean upholstery material in large areas extending all the way to the seams. Avoid rubbing forcefully.< Open Velcro-type fasteners on pants or other items of clothing can damage the seat covers. Make sure that Velcro-type fasteners are closed.< Fluff on floormats results from the production process and can be removed by repeated vacuuming. Plastic components inside > Imitation leather surfaces > Lamp lenses > Covering glass of the instrument panel > Matte components Clean with water and solvent-free plastic cleaner if so desired. Fine wooden components Use a damp cloth to clean fine wooden trim panels and components. Follow up by drying with a soft cloth. Leather/leather seat covers The leather used by BMW is a high-quality natural product. Slight grain patterns are part of the typical properties of a leather in its natural state.< Dust and road grime chafe in pores and folds, leading to pronounced abrasion and premature degradation of the leather surface. We therefore suggest that you clean the leather at frequent intervals with a dust cloth or vacuum cleaner. Particularly with light-colored leather, make sure that it is cleaned regularly since it tends to soil more easily. Treat the leather twice a year with a leather lotion since dirt and grease break down the protective layer of the leather. Safety belts Do not clean with cleansers; this can destroy the webbing.< Displays Use a display-cleaning cloth or a soft, nonabrasive, lint-free cloth to clean displays, e.g. of the radio or the instrument panel. Avoid rubbing too forcefully when cleaning displays; otherwise, you can damage them.< Never use chemical-based cleansers or scouring household cleansers. Keep all liquids away from the equipment. Moisture can attack or damage the surfaces of electrical components.< CD/DVD players Do not use cleaning CDs; they can damage parts of the player.< Carpets/cargo area Floor carpeting and floor mats can be vacuumed or when more heavily soiled, cleaned with an interior cleaner. Floor mats can be removed for cleaning. When inserting them, make sure that the seat rails do not protrude over the floor mats; otherwise the floor mats can be damaged. Storing your vehicle If you are planning not to drive your vehicle for more than three months, please seek advice from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center or a workshop that works in accordance with BMW guidelines. 110 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG