2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 250

Do not use aggressive, acid-containing, strongly alkaline, or coarse cleansers and do not use steam cleaners at temperatures greater than 1407/606; otherwise you may damage your vehicle.< Care leather with a dust cloth or vacuum cleaner at regular intervals. Particularly with light-colored leather, make sure to clean it regularly since it has a greater tendency to become soiled. Treat the leather twice a year with a leather lotion since dirt and grease harm the protective layer of the leather. Aluminum running boards A rust film on the aluminum running boards can be removed with a special cleaning agent. Outside sensors/cameras Make sure that sensors and cameras outside the vehicle, e.g. Park Distance Control, Top View, or rear view camera, are kept clean and free of ice in order to assure full functionality.< Carpets/cargo bay Floor carpets and floor mats can be vacuumed or cleaned with interior cleaner when they are more heavily soiled. Floor mats can be removed for cleaning. When inserting into place, make sure that the seat rails do not protrude over the floor mats; otherwise floor mats can be damaged. Fluff on new floor mats is a result of the production process and can be removed by repeated vacuuming. Interior care Upholstery materials/cloth-covered paneling Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner in order to remove surface dirt. In the event of more serious soiling such as beverage stains, use a soft sponge or a lint-free microfiber cloth in combination with suitable interior cleaners. Follow the instructions on the packaging. Clean upholstery material over a large area extending out to the seams. Avoid intense friction.< Open Velcro fasteners on pants or other items of clothing can cause damage to the seat covering. Make sure that the Velcro fasteners are closed.< Plastic components inside > Vinyl upholstery surfaces > Lamp lenses > Cover glass of instrument cluster > Matt parts should be cleaned with water and, if necessary, solvent-free plastic cleaner. Fine wooden components Use a damp cloth to clean fine wooden trim panels and components. Follow up by drying with a soft cloth. Safety belts Soiled seatbelt straps hinder the reeling, thus reducing safety. Do not use chemical cleansers as they can destroy the webbing.< Leather/leather-covered paneling The leather used by BMW is a high quality natural product. Slight patterns in the grain are part of the typical properties of a natural leather.< Dust and dirt from the road chafe in pores and folds and result in considerable wear and cause the leather surface to become prematurely brittle. We therefore suggest that you clean the 248 Inside sensors/cameras Clean inside sensors and cameras, such as those of the high-beam assistant, using a lintfree cloth moistened with glass cleaner. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG