Washing in automatic car washes
Your vehicle can be washed in automatic car washes right from the start.
Give preference to cloth car washes or those that use soft brushes in order to avoid paint damage.
Notes
Note the following:
▷ Make sure that the wheels and tires are not damaged by the transport mechanisms.
▷ Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they may be damaged, depending on the width of the vehicle.
▷ Deactivate rain sensor, to prevent unintentional wiper action.
▷ BMW X5: deactivate the rear window wiper and protect it from damage. Ask the car wash operator about any necessary protective measures.
▷ Remove additional attachments, for instance a spoiler or telephone antenna, if there is a risk that these may be damaged.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash
The vehicle is able to roll if the following steps are taken.
1. Insert the remote control into the ignition lock, even with Comfort Access.
2. Engage transmission position N.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Deactivating Automatic Hold.
5. Switch the engine off.
6. Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Mixed tires
Note the vehicle width
Before driving into a car wash, make sure
that the vehicle width is not too large for the car
wash, as otherwise the vehicle and the car wash
could be damaged.◀
See also:
Storage compartments inside the vehicle
Compartments are located next to the steering column, on the doors and
in the center console.
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Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over
the last 20 miles/30 km.
Average fuel consumption
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Executing functions using short commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly by means of short commands, nearly irrespective of which menu item is
currently selected,
e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of ...