BMW 2011 328i Sedan Owner's Manual

Care

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Steam jets/high-pressure washers

When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-

cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed
a temperature of 140

7/606.

Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or
temperature can lead to component damage or
water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions of the high-pressure washer.

When using high-pressure washers, do
not spray against the sensors and cam-

eras, e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear
View Camera, for an extended period and main-
tain a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm.

Manual car wash

When washing the vehicle by hand, use large
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.

Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-

tion to prevent unintentional activation of the
wipers.

Observe local regulations pertaining to
washing vehicles by hand.

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.

Paintwork care

Regular care contributes to value retention and
protects the paintwork against the long-term
effects of damaging substances.
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 paint-
work.

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 work-
shop according to BMW specifications using
original BMW paint materials.

Preservation

A preservation treatment is necessary when
water no longer beads off the clean paintwork
surface. Only use products for paintwork pres-
ervation that contain carnauba or synthetic
waxes.

Rubber seals

Treat only with water or rubber care products.

Do not use silicon-containing care prod-
ucts on rubber seals; otherwise, noise

and damage could occur.

Chrome parts

Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radia-
tor grill, door handles or window frames with
copious quantities of water and a shampoo
additive, especially when roads are treated with
deicing salt. For additional treatment, use
a chrome polish.