BMW 7 Series: Vehicle care- Caring for special components
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can destroy the protective layer of adjacent components, such as the brake disc.
After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to dry them. The heat generated during braking dries brake discs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean Chrome surfaces, especially in case of exposure to road salt, with plenty of water and added cleanser as needed.
Rubber components
Environmental influences can cause surface soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning agents for cleaning.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber care agents at regular intervals. When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing vehicle care products in order to avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood components only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft cloth.
Kenaf
Only treat parts made of Kenaf fibers using suitable care products.
Plastic components
NOTICE
Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease removers, fuel, or such, can damage plastic parts.
There is a risk of damage to property. Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if needed.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if needed.
Do not soak the roofliner.
Safety belts
Warning
Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the safety belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the safety belts.
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negative impact on safety.
Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the installed belt straps.
Safety belts should only be allowed to retract if they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats
Warning
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in the vehicle such that they are secured and cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use loose floor mats and do not layer several floor mats.
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are securely fastened again after they were removed, for instance for cleaning.
The floor mats can be removed from the car's interior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors and camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass detergent.
Displays, screens, and protective glass of the Head-up Display
NOTICE
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of any kind can damage the surface of displays and screens. There is a risk of damage to property.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
NOTICE
The surface of displays can be damaged with improper cleaning. There is a risk of damage to property. Avoid pressure that is too high and do not use any scratching materials.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Display using a microfiber cloth and commercially available dish-washing soap.
Long-term vehicle storage
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than three months, special measures must be taken.
Further information is available from a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
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options
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