BMW x5 2000 사용자 설명서
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Caring for your vehicle
Washing your vehicle
You can have your new BMW washed
in an automatic car wash. Car wash
systems that do not employ brushes
are preferable.
in an automatic car wash. Car wash
systems that do not employ brushes
are preferable.
Wipe away tough dirt and loosen and
remove dead insects before washing
the vehicle.
remove dead insects before washing
the vehicle.
To prevent spots, avoid washing when
the hood is still warm, or immediately
after and during exposure to strong
sunlight.
the hood is still warm, or immediately
after and during exposure to strong
sunlight.
When using an automatic car wash, be
sure that:
sure that:
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The car wash system is suited for the
dimensions of your vehicle.
dimensions of your vehicle.
Before washing the vehicle in a
car wash, fold in the exterior mir-
car wash, fold in the exterior mir-
rors manually, otherwise they may be
damaged on account of the width of the
vehicle.
damaged on account of the width of the
vehicle.
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No damage will occur on vehicles
with attached body accessories (such
as spoilers or antennas). If you are
uncertain, consult the manager of the
car wash.
with attached body accessories (such
as spoilers or antennas). If you are
uncertain, consult the manager of the
car wash.
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The wheels and tires of your vehicle
cannot be damaged by the convey-
ance devices of the car wash system.
cannot be damaged by the convey-
ance devices of the car wash system.
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The vehicle is cleaned with minimum
brush pressure, and that ample water
is available for washing and rinsing.
brush pressure, and that ample water
is available for washing and rinsing.
Vehicles with rain sensor
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:
Clean the windshield regularly. Wax
from automatic car washes or insects,
for example, can cause malfunctions in
the function of the rain sensor.
from automatic car washes or insects,
for example, can cause malfunctions in
the function of the rain sensor.
Turn the rain sensor off in auto-
matic car washes. If you do not,
matic car washes. If you do not,
damage may occur if the wipers switch
on unintentionally.
on unintentionally.
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Parts of the vehicle that are inaccessi-
ble to the automatic washer — such as
door sills, door and hood edges, etc. —
should be cleaned by hand.
ble to the automatic washer — such as
door sills, door and hood edges, etc. —
should be cleaned by hand.
In the winter months, it is especially
important to ensure that the vehicle is
washed on a regular basis. Large quan-
tities of dirt and road salt are difficult to
remove, and they also cause damage to
the vehicle.
important to ensure that the vehicle is
washed on a regular basis. Large quan-
tities of dirt and road salt are difficult to
remove, and they also cause damage to
the vehicle.
If spray wands or high-pressure
washers are used, be sure to
washers are used, be sure to
maintain an adequate distance between
the spray source and the vehicle's sur-
face. Inadequate distance and exces-
sive pressure can damage or weaken
the finish, making it more susceptible to
the spray source and the vehicle's sur-
face. Inadequate distance and exces-
sive pressure can damage or weaken
the finish, making it more susceptible to
subsequent attack. In addition, mois-
ture could penetrate to vehicle compo-
nents, leading to long-term damage.
ture could penetrate to vehicle compo-
nents, leading to long-term damage.
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When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:
please observe the following:
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Do not clean by wiping with a dry
cloth. Never use abrasives or strong
solvents to clean the covers.
cloth. Never use abrasives or strong
solvents to clean the covers.
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Remove dirt and contamination (such
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water.
as insects) by soaking with BMW Car
Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty
of water.
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Always use a deicer spray to remove
accumulated ice and snow – never
use a scraper.
accumulated ice and snow – never
use a scraper.
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After washing the vehicle, apply
the brakes briefly to dry them.
the brakes briefly to dry them.
Braking efficiency might otherwise be
reduced by the moisture and the brake
rotors could also be corroded.
reduced by the moisture and the brake
rotors could also be corroded.
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