BMW serie 3 sedan 2000 Manual Do Utilizador
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Washing your car
You can have your BMW washed in
an automatic car wash, even when it
is new. Car wash systems that do not
employ brushes are preferable.
an automatic car wash, even when it
is new. Car wash systems that do not
employ brushes are preferable.
Wipe away tough dirt and loosen and
remove dead insects before washing
the car.
remove dead insects before washing
the car.
In order to avoid spots, do not wash the
vehicle when the hood is warm, or dur-
ing or immediately after exposure to
strong sunlight.
vehicle when the hood is warm, or dur-
ing or immediately after 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.
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No damage will occur on vehicles
with attached body accessories (such
as spoilers or antennas). Consult the
car wash operator if necessary.
with attached body accessories (such
as spoilers or antennas). Consult the
car wash operator if necessary.
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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
*
:
Clean the windshield regularly. Wax
from automatic car washes or insects
can cause malfunctions in the function
of the rain sensor
from automatic car washes or insects
can cause malfunctions in the function
of the rain sensor
*
.
Turn the rain sensor
*
off (refer to
) when passing through an
automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by unin-
tended wiper activation.
could result in damage caused by unin-
tended wiper activation.
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Parts of the car that are inaccessible to
the automatic washer – such as door
sills, door and hood edges, etc. –
should be cleaned by hand.
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 be sure that the car 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 be sure that the car 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
subsequent attack. In addition, mois-
ture could penetrate to vehicle compo-
nents, leading to long-term damage.
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.
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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 (this causes scratches). Never
use abrasives or strong solvents.
cloth (this causes scratches). Never
use abrasives or strong solvents.
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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 car, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them. Braking
brakes briefly to dry them. Braking
efficiency might otherwise be reduced
by the moisture and the brake rotors
could also be corroded.
by the moisture and the brake rotors
could also be corroded.
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Caring for your car
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