BMW 3 E36 owners manual page 137

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136 Cleaning and care of the convertible top Care Besides water, only treat rubber seals Washing your car The appearance and life of the convert- with talcum powder, rubber care prod- You can wash your BMW Convertible in ible top are highly dependent on its ucts or silicone spray, particularly when automatic car washes. Here preference proper care and operation. You should they feel dry or tend to stick. should be given to brushless systems. pay particular attention to the following Noises, e.g., squeaks, can be elimi-If a brushless car wash is unavailable instructions if your care has a light-col-nated with a lubricant spray. and brush car wash must be used, ored top. Never use sharp-edged objects to modern systems with soft brushes are Protect the vehicle from exposure to clean the rear window of snow and ice. preferable. Do not select special wax- intense sunlight whenever possible by The use of de-icing spray is not permit-ing programs. The small amount of parking it in the shade to prevent the ted. Due to the danger of damage and beading wax always used in automatic paint, rubber and fabric-covered parts discoloration, do not apply adhesive car washes will not harm your vehicle's from being attacked. tape, stickers etc. to the window or finish. Never fold up the convertible top and cover it with plastic film. In the case of more extensive dirt, store it in the convertible top compart-The convertible top and its seams may which is especially visible on light-col- ment when wet, dirty or frozen, as mil-become leaky as the result of improper ored top materials, clean the top with dew stains and rub spots may result. care and cleaning and from the strain of the BMW Convertible Cleaning Set. To prevent the formation of a fold in the long use, and depressions and dirt can Please proceed as follows: rear window and mildew stains, do not result. All warranty claims are void in Spray the top with the cleaning agent leave the top folded up in the convert-these cases. Please take your vehicle to and then rub with a well-dampened ible top compartment for longer peri- your BMW Retailer for servicing. sponge using circular motions until a ods. foam develops. Then you can finish If the vehicle is temporarily stored in a washing the vehicle in an automatic car close room, ensure that the top is dry wash. After three to five washings the and provide sufficient ventilation. top should be treated with a special Clean off bird droppings immediately, impregnating spray. Please follow the as they attack the convertible top and instructions on the spray can. cause the rubber seals to swell due to their caustic characteristics. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 9 790 377 - © 07/98 BMW AG

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