BMW SERIE 3 CONVERTIBLE 2000 El manual del propietario descargar pdf (Pagina 144)

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Cleaning and caring for your convertible top

Care

The appearance and life of the convert-

ible top are highly dependent on its

proper care and operation. You should

pay particular attention to the following

instructions if your vehicle has a light-

colored top.

Protect the vehicle from exposure to

intense sunlight whenever possible by

parking it in the shade. This will help to

prevent the paint, rubber and fabric-

covered parts from being attacked.

Never fold up the convertible top and

store it in the convertible top compart-

ment when wet, dirty or frozen, as mil-

dew stains and rub spots may result.

To prevent mildew stains from forming,

do not leave the top closed up in the

convertible top compartment for long

periods of time.

If the vehicle will be parked for lengthy

periods in an enclosed space, be sure

that the convertible top is dry and that

there is adequate ventilation.

Clean off bird droppings immediately,

since they attack the convertible top

and cause the rubber seals to swell due

to their caustic characteristics.

Besides water, treat rubber seals only

with talcum powder, rubber care prod-

ucts or silicone spray, particularly when

they feel dry or tend to stick.

Eliminate noises, e.g. squeaks, using a

spray lubricant.

Depressions and discoloration may oc-

cur in the convertible top as a result of

improper maintenance and cleaning or

as the result of stresses from excessive

use. The convertible top and its seams

may also develop leaks. These occur-

rences are not covered by the warranty.

For repairs, please consult your BMW

center.

Washing your vehicle

You can take your BMW convertible

through automatic car washes. Brush-

less car washes are preferred.

If a brushless car wash is unavailable

and a brush car wash must be used,

modern systems with soft brushes are

preferable. Do not opt for special wax-

ing programs. The small amount of

beading wax always used in automatic

car washes will not harm your vehicle's

finish.

Whenever the vehicle is very dirty,

which is especially visible on light-col-

ored convertible tops, use the BMW

Convertible Cleaning Set to clean it.

Please proceed as follows:

Spray the convertible top with the

cleaning agent and then rub with a

well-dampened sponge using circular

motions until a foam develops. Then

you can finish washing the vehicle in an

automatic car wash. After three to five

washings the convertible top should be

treated with a special impregnating

spray. Please follow the instructions on

the spray can.

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