BMW 2016 640i xDrive Convertible Manual Do Proprietário

This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.

Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.

Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure

washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
Holding them too close or using excessively
high pressures or temperatures can cause
damage or preliminary damage that may then
lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀

Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers

When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the

outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀

Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems

With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀

Note the following:

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Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.

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Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.

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Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.

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Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 

, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐

vation.

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Do not treat the convertible top with wax.
Ensure that a cycle without wax or a spe‐
cial cycle for convertibles is available.

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In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 

.

Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher

than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀

In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:

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