2010 BMW 128 Owner's Manual - Page 207

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 CareProducts 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.< Do not use high-pressure car washes; otherwise, water may drip into the vehicle around the windows.< Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is suitable for your BMW. Check the following: > Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to page 223. > If necessary, fold in the outside rearview mirrors, refer to page 50. > 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.< > In Convertibles, do not treat the convertible top with wax. Ensure that a program is available that does not apply wax or is designed specifically for convertibles. Preparations before driving into an automatic car wash: > Unscrew the rod antenna*. > Deactivate the rain sensor* to prevent unintentional wiping. > Remove additional attachments, e.g. spoilers or telephone antennas, if there is a possibility that they could be damaged. 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 brake discs can corrode.< 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. Engage transmission position N. 3. Release the parking brake. 5. Leave the remote control in the ignition lock so that the vehicle can roll. Automatic car washes Preference should be given to cloth car washes. 205 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility 4. Switch off the engine. Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance