BMW 2008 135i Convertible Manual Do Proprietário

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Immediately repair scratches or similar 
damage, such as that caused by stones 

hitting the vehicle, where necessary to prevent 
rusting.

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BMW recommends having paintwork damage 
repaired by a professional paint repair work-
shop according to BMW specifications using 
original BMW paint materials.

A preservation treatment is necessary when 
water no longer beads off of the clean paintwork 
surface. Only use products for paintwork pres-
ervation that contain carnauba or synthetic 
waxes.

Treat only with water or rubber care products.

Do not use silicon-containing care prod-
ucts on rubber seals, otherwise noise and 

damage could occur.

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Carefully clean vehicle parts, such as the radia-
tor grill, door handles or window frames, with 
copious quantities of water and a shampoo 
additive. For additional treatment, use a chrome 
polish.

For technical reasons, dust is generated during 
braking that is deposited on the light-alloy 
wheels. Remove the dust regularly using acid-
free rim cleaner.

Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly 
alkaline and abrasive cleaning agents or 

steam jets over 140

7/606, otherwise dam-

age may occur.

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Keep the sensors and cameras on the 
outside of the vehicle, e.g. those of Park 

Distance Control, clean and free of ice to ensure 
that they remain fully functional.

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Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner to 
remove superficial dirt.
To treat severe stains, e.g. from beverages, use 
a soft sponge or lint-free microfiber cloth in 
combination with suitable interior cleaners. Fol-
low the instructions on the packaging.

Clean the upholstery down to the seams 
using a sweeping motion. Avoid strong 

rubbing.

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Opened Velcro fasteners on pants or 
other articles of clothing can damage the 

seat covers. Ensure that Velcro fasteners are 
closed.

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The leather used by BMW is a high quality 
natural product. Slight irregularities in the 

leather are a typical characteristic of natural 
leather.

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Dust and road grit in the pores and folds of the 
leather have an abrasive effect, leading to 
increased wear and causing the leather surface 
to become brittle prematurely. Therefore, fre-
quently clean the leather of dust using a cloth or 
vacuum cleaner.
In particular, ensure that light-colored leather is 
cleaned regularly as it has a tendency to soil 
more easily.
Treat the leather twice a year using a leather 
lotion as dirt and grease will gradually attack the 
leather's protective layer.

You can vacuum the carpets and floor mats or 
clean them with interior cleaner if heavily soiled.
The floor mats can be removed for cleaning. 
When replacing the mats, ensure that the seat 
rails do not extend over the floor mats, as this 
may damage the mats.
Lint on the floor mats occurs for technical rea-
sons and can be removed by vacuuming 
repeatedly.

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