BMW 2008 M3 Convertible 业主指南

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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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When washing the vehicle by hand, use large 
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.

Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-

tion to prevent unintentional activation of the 
wipers.

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Observe local regulations pertaining to 
washing vehicles by hand.

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Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or 
corrosive cleaning agents.
Remove contamination, such as insects, by 
soaking with shampoo or insect remover and 
then rinsing with plenty of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield de-icer and do not 
use an ice scraper.

Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the 
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.

Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners 
containing quartz.

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Clean with soapy water and replace regularly to 
avoid streaking.

Wax and preservative residue and con-
tamination on the window can lead to 

streaking when operating the windshield wip-
ers, leading to premature wear of the wiper 
blades and causing the rain sensor to malfunc-
tion.

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Proceed as you would in a normal car wash.

When you open a wet hardtop, water 
drops may run into the cargo bay. If nec-

essary, remove items from the cargo bay 
beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling.

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Regular care contributes to value retention and 
protects the paintwork against the long-term 
effects of damaging substances.
Region-specific environmental influences can 
damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is 
important to adapt the frequency and scope of 
car care accordingly.
Immediately remove very aggressive sub-
stances, e.g. spilled fuel, oil, grease, tree resin 
or bird droppings, to prevent damage to the 
paintwork.

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.

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