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Caring for your car
Cleaning and care of the
convertible top, Z3 roadster
and M roadster
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 car has a light-col-
ored top.
Protect the vehicle from exposure to
intense sunlight whenever possible by
parking it in the shade. This will prevent
the paint, rubber and fabric-covered
parts from being attacked.
Never fold up the convertible top and
store it in the convertible top well when
wet, dirty or frozen, since mildew stains
and rub spots may result.
To prevent the formation of creases in
the rear window and mildew stains in
the fabric, do not leave the top folded
in the convertible top well for extended
periods.
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 such as squeaks with
lubricant spray.
Never use sharp-edged objects to
clean snow or ice from the rear window.
The use of deicing spray is not ap-
proved. Due to the danger of damage
and discoloration, do not apply adhe-
sive tape, stickers, etc., to the window
or cover it with plastic film.
Depressions and discoloration may
occur in the convertible top as a result
of improper maintenance and cleaning
or as the result of stresses from exces-
sive use. The convertible top and its
seams may also develop leaks. These
occurrences are not covered by the
warranty. For repairs, please consult
your BMW center.
Special wash for the top
In the case of more extensive dirt, which
is especially visible on light-colored top
materials, clean the top with the BMW
Convertible Cleaning Set. Please pro-
ceed as follows:
Spray the convertible top with the clean-
ing agent and then rub with a well-damp-
ened 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 fol-
low the instructions on the spray can.
Use the cleaning and car-care
products that you can obtain at
your BMW center.<
Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 155 149 - © 08/99 BMW AG
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