BMW 2009 M3 Sedan Manual Do Proprietário

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Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your 
vehicle with products that are approved by 
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on 
the products and services available for cleaning 
and caring for your BMW.

Original BMW CareProducts have been 
material tested, laboratory checked and 

proven in the field, and offer optimal care and 
protection for your vehicle.

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Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol 
or solvents as these may result in dam-

age.

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Cleaning agents can contain substances 
that are dangerous or hazardous to your 

health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety 
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning 
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or 
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products 
designed for cleaning vehicles.

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Especially during the winter months, 
ensure that the vehicle is washed more 

frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead 
to vehicle damage.

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After washing the vehicle, apply the 
brakes briefly to dry them, otherwise 

water can reduce braking efficiency over the 
short term and the brake discs can corrode.

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Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is 
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:

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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 before driving into an automatic 
car wash:

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Deactivate the rain sensor

 to prevent unin-

tentional wiping.

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Remove additional attachments, e.g. 
spoiler or telephone antennas, if there is a 
possibility that they could be damaged.

Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:

1.

Insert the remote control, even with conve-
nient access, into the ignition lock.

2.

Engage transmission position N.

3.

Release the parking brake.

4.

Switch off the engine.

5.

Leave the remote control in the ignition lock 
so that the vehicle can roll.

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.

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

eras, e.g. Park Distance Control, for an 
extended period and maintain a distance of at 
least 12 in/30 cm.

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