2010 BMW Z4 Owner's Manual - Page 211
2010 BMW Z4 Manual
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7-gear sport automatic transmission with dual clutch Before driving into an automatic car wash, perform the following steps to ensure that the vehicle can roll: 1. Insert the remote control, even with Comfort Access, into the ignition lock. 2. Engage 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. Transmission position P is engaged: > Automatically after approx. 30 minutes > When you take the remote control out of the ignition lock Headlamps Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents. Loosen dirt, e.g., insects, with shampoo or insect remover and wash away with copious quantities of water. Thaw ice with a windshield deicer and do not use an ice scraper. Windows Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the windows and the mirrors with window cleaner. Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners containing quartz.< Retractable hardtop Proceed as you would in a normal car wash. When you open a wet hardtop, water drops may run into the cargo area. If necessary, remove items from the cargo area beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling.< When using high-pressure washers, do not spray against the seals of the retractable hardtop, the sensors and the cameras, e.g., of the Park Distance Control or Rear View Camera, for an extended period and maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.< Region-specific environmental influences can damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is important to adapt the frequency and scope of car care accordingly. Immediately remove aggressive materials such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap or bird droppings to prevent damage to the paintwork. Manual car wash When washing the vehicle by hand, use large quantities of water and car shampoo if necessary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or washing brush, applying light pressure only. Before cleaning the windshield, deactivate the rain sensor or switch off the ignition to prevent unintentional activation of the wipers.< Observe local regulations pertaining to washing vehicles by hand.< Repairing paintwork damage Immediately repair scratches or similar damage, such as that caused by stones hitting the vehicle, where necessary to prevent rusting.< BMW recommends having paintwork damage repaired by a professional paint repair workshop according to BMW specifications using original BMW paint materials. 209 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 883 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment When using steam jets or high-pressure washers, ensure that you maintain sufficient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed a temperature of 1407/606. Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or temperature can lead to component damage or water penetration. Follow the operating instructions of the high-pressure washer.< Paintwork care Regular care contributes to value retention and protects the paintwork against the long-term effects of damaging substances. Navigation Steam jets / high-pressure washers Driving tips Controls At a glance