2010 BMW 135 Owner's Manual - Page 209

BMW recommends having paintwork damage repaired by a professional paint repair workshop according to BMW specifications using original BMW paint materials. Interior care Upholstery fabrics/cloth trims/ Alcantara fabrics Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner to remove superficial dirt. Preservation A preservation treatment is necessary when water no longer beads off the clean paintwork surface. Only use products for paintwork preservation that contain carnauba or synthetic waxes. Treat only with water or rubber care products. Do not use silicon-containing care products on rubber seals; otherwise, noise and damage could occur.< Opened Velcro fasteners on pants or other articles of clothing can damage the seat covers. Ensure that Velcro fasteners are closed.< Chrome parts Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radiator grill, door handles or window frames with copious quantities of water and a shampoo additive, especially when roads are treated with de-icing salt. For additional treatment, use a chrome polish. Leather/leather trim The leather used by BMW is a high quality natural product. Slight irregularities in the leather are a typical characteristic of natural leather.< Dust and road grit in the pores and folds of the leather have an abrasive effect, leading to increased wear and causing the leather surface to become brittle prematurely. Therefore, frequently clean the leather of dust using a cloth or vacuum cleaner. Clean light-colored leather more frequently as dust and dirt are more noticeable. Treat the leather at least once every two months using a leather lotion as dirt and grease will gradually attack the leather's protective layer. Navigation Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Light-alloy wheels For technical reasons, dust is generated during braking that is deposited on the light-alloy wheels. Remove the dust regularly using acidfree rim cleaner. Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly alkaline and abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets over 1407/606; otherwise, damage may occur.< Outside sensors/cameras Keep the sensors and cameras on the outside of the vehicle, e.g. those for Park Distance Control, clean and free of ice to ensure that they remain fully functional.< Carpets/cargo area You can vacuum the carpets and floor mats or clean them with interior cleaner if heavily soiled. The floor mats can be removed for cleaning. When replacing the mats, ensure that the seat rails do not extend over the floor mats, as this may damage the mats. 207 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG Driving tips Rubber seals Clean the upholstery down to the seams using a sweeping motion. Avoid strong rubbing.< Controls To remove severe spots such as stains from beverages, use a soft sponge or lint-free microfiber cloth and suitable interior cleaners. Follow the instructions on the packaging. At a glance