BMW 2009 X3 xDrive30i Manual Do Proprietário

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BMW recommends that your vehicle be 
cleaned, cared for, and maintained using prod-
ucts that have been approved by BMW for this 
purpose.
Regular cleaning and care makes a significant 
contribution to maintaining the value of your 
BMW.
Your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center will 
be happy to advise you on products and ser-
vices for the cleaning, care, and maintenance of 
your BMW.

Genuine BMW Care Products are materi-
als tested, lab tested, and field tested and 

offer optimum care, maintenance, and protec-
tion for your vehicle.

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Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol 
or solvents; they can damage your vehi-

cle.

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Cleaning agents can contain substances 
that are dangerous or pose health risks. 

For this reason, always read and comply with 
the warnings and danger notices on the pack-
aging. Open the doors or windows on your vehi-
cle whenever cleaning the interior. Make sure 
that there is sufficient ventilation when working 
in enclosed spaces. Use only products that are 
provided for cleaning vehicles.

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In the winter months, it is especially 
important to ensure that the vehicle is 

washed on a regular basis. Heavy soiling and 
road salts can result in damage to the vehicle.

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After washing the vehicle, apply the 
brakes briefly to dry them. Failure to do so 

may lead to a reduction in braking efficiency and 
also to corrosion of the brake rotors.

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Give preference to cloth car washes.
Before driving into the car wash, check whether 
the system is suitable for your BMW. To do so, 
pay attention to the following points:

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Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to 
page

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If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors, 
refer to page

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Maximum permissible tire width.

Preparations for driving into the car wash:

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Deactivate rain sensor

 to prevent undes-

ired wiper operation.

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Deactivate rear window wiper and protect 
from damage. Ask the operator of the car 
wash about suitable protection measures 
should the need arise.

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Remove additional add-on components, 
e.g. spoilers or telephone antennas; other-
wise, they could be damaged.

When using steam cleaners or high pres-
sure cleaning jets, be sure to maintain a 

sufficient distance and do not exceed a maxi-
mum temperature of 140

7/606.

Insufficient distance or excessive pressure or 
temperature can damage parts of the vehicle or 
water can penetrate to the interior of the vehi-
cle. Follow the operating instructions for the 
high pressure cleaning jet.

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Do not aim high pressure cleaning jets at 
sensors such as those of the Park Dis-

tance Control for long periods of time and main-
tain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.

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