2010 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 201
2010 BMW M6 Manual
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Care Car-care products Regular cleaning and care make a significant contribution to retaining your BMW's value. For the cleaning and care of your vehicle, BMW recommends using only products that BMW has approved for this purpose. Your BMW center will be glad to advise you about products and services for the cleaning and care of your BMW. Original BMW Care Products are materials tested, laboratory tested, and tested in actual use. They offer optimum care and protection for your vehicle.< Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol or solvents; they can damage your vehicle.< Cleaning agents can contain substances that are dangerous or pose health risks. You should therefore heed the warnings and hazard indications on the packaging. Open the doors or windows on your vehicle whenever cleaning the interior. Make sure there is sufficient ventilation in enclosed spaces. Use only products that are formulated for vehicle cleaning.< Do not use high-pressure car washes because they can cause drops of water to penetrate in the vicinity of the windshield.< Before driving into the car wash, make sure that it is suitable for your BMW. Pay attention to the following points: > Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to page 221. > If necessary, fold in the outside rearview mirrors, refer to page 49. > Maximum permissible tire width. > The convertible top must not be treated with wax. Make sure that a program without wax or a special convertible program is available. Avoid car washes with guide rail heights over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is a danger of damaging chassis parts.< Preparations for driving into the car wash: > Deactivate rain sensor to prevent unwanted wiper activation. > Remove additional add-on parts, e.g. spoilers or phone antennas, if they could be damaged. Sequential Manual Transmission Exterior care Washing your vehicle In the winter months, it is especially important to ensure that the vehicle is washed on a regular basis. Otherwise, significant soiling and road salt can cause 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.< Before driving into the car wash, make sure the vehicle is able to roll by making sure to: 1. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock, even with Comfort Access. 2. Shift into transmission 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. 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 140 °F/606. 199 Give preference to cloth car washes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 735 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Car washes Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance