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Caring for your vehicle

Leather care

The leather

upholstery used by BMW

is a natural product of the highest
quality, processed using state-of-the-
art methods to ensure that it will main-
tain its high quality for years to come,
provided that it is properly cared for.

Because this product is manufactured
using natural materials, you must make
allowance for its special characteristics
as well as for the peculiarities of its use
and care.

Regular periodic cleaning and care are
essential, as dust and road dirt act as
abrasives in the pores and creases of
the material. This leads to wear spots
and premature brittleness on the
surface of the leather. We therefore
suggest that you clean the leather with
a vacuum cleaner or dust cloth at
frequent intervals.

For cleaning use BMW leather cleaning
foam.

Since dirt and grease gradually affect
the protective surface layer of the
leather, the cleaned surfaces should be
treated with a BMW leather care agent.
This also acts as an antistatic agent.

For protection against dampness or
moisture, treat the leather with a BMW
impregnating agent.

We recommend that you perform this
procedure twice a year on leather
exposed to normal use.

Spills should be wiped up immediately.
Remove grease and oil stains without
rubbing, but rather by dabbing with
spot remover.

If the upholstery is to be exposed to
intense sunlight or if the vehicle is to be
stored for an extended period, cover all
leather surfaces (or, better yet, the
windows) to prevent fading.

A full range of car-care products is
available from your BMW center.

Cleaning agents can contain
substances that are dangerous or

pose health risks. For this reason,
always read and comply with the warn-
ings and danger notices on the
package.
Open the doors or windows on your
vehicle before cleaning the interior.
Never clean your vehicle with cleaning
agents (or solvents) not specifically
intended for this purpose.