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Steam cleaners or high pressure

cleaners

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, coun-

try-specific and optional equipment offered

with the series. It also describes features

and functions that are not necessarily avail-

able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also ap-

plies to safety-related functions and sys-

tems. When using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

Safety information

NOTICE

When cleaning with high pressure clean-

ers, components can be damaged due to

the pressure or temperatures being too

high. There is a risk of damage to property.

Maintain sufficient distance and do not

spray too long continuously. Follow the

operating instructions for the high pres-

sure cleaners.

Washing the vehicle

Distances and temperature

General information

Regularly remove foreign bodies such as

leaves in the area below the windshield

when the hood is raised.

–

Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

Minimum distance from sensors, cam-

eras, seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.

Wash the vehicle frequently, particularly in

winter. Intense contamination and road salt

can damage the vehicle.

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Minimum distance from glass sunroof:

31.5 in/80 cm.

Automatic car washes or car

washes

Safety information

NOTICE

When washing with an open fuel filler

flap, damage may occur. There is a risk

of damage to property. Close the fuel filler

flap before washing. Clean dirt behind the

fuel filler flap with a cloth.

NOTICE

Improper use of automatic car washes can

cause damage to the vehicle. There is a

risk of damage to property. Follow the fol-

lowing instructions:

–

Give preference to cloth car washes

or those that use soft brushes in or-

der to avoid paint damage.

–

Do not drive through a car wash with

guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm

to avoid damage to the body.

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Observe the tire width of the guide

rail to avoid damage to tires and rims.

Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an

ice scraper.

Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid dam-

age to the exterior mirrors.

After washing the vehicle

After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes

briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking ef-

fect can be reduced. The heat generated

during braking dries brake disks and brake

pads and protects them against corrosion.

With rod antenna: unscrew the rod

antenna to avoid rod antenna break-

age.

–

Deactivate the wiper and, if neces-

sary, rain sensor to avoid damage to

the window wiper system.

Completely remove all residues on the win-

dows to minimize loss of visibility due to

smearing and to reduce wiper noises and

wiper blade wear.

Driving into a car wash with a manual

transmission

In car washes, the vehicle must be able to

roll freely.

Vehicle care

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to

page 117.

Vehicle care products

General information

MINI recommends using vehicle care and

cleaning agents from MINI. Suitable vehi-

cle care products are available from an au-

thorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Driving into a car wash with a

Steptronic transmission

In car washes, the vehicle must be able to

roll freely.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to

page 119.

Some car washes do not permit persons in

the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked

from the outside when in selector lever po-

sition N. A signal is sounded when an at-

tempt is made to lock the vehicle.

Safety information

Warning

Cleaning agents can contain substances

that are dangerous and harmful to your

health. There is a risk of injury. When

cleaning the interior, open the doors or

windows. Only use products intended for

cleaning vehicles. Follow the instructions

on the packaging.

Driving out of a car wash

Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

Start the engine, refer to page 101.

Lights

Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use

abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or clean-

ing agents containing alcohol.

Vehicle paintwork

General information

Regular vehicle care contributes to driving

safety and value retention. Environmental

Soak areas that have been dirtied, for in-

stance from insects, with auto shampoo and

wash off with water.

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influences in areas with elevated air pollu-

tion or natural contaminants, such as tree

resin or pollen, can affect the vehicle paint-

work. Tailor the frequency and extent of the

vehicle care to these influences.

Immediately remove aggressive substances

such as sunscreen to prevent the synthetic

leather from being altered or discolored.

Upholstery material care

General information

Vacuum the cushions regularly with a vac-

uum cleaner.

Corrosive substances such as spilled fuel,

oil, grease or bird droppings, must be re-

moved immediately to prevent the finish

from being altered or discolored.

If upholstery is very contaminated, for in-

stance with beverage stains, use a soft

sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable

interior cleaner.

Matte paintwork

Only use cleaning and care products suita-

ble for vehicles with matte paintwork.

Clean the cushions down to the seams using

large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the

material vigorously.

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather regularly, us-

ing a cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Safety information

Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime

chafe in pores and folds, and lead to heavy

abrasion and premature degradation of the

leather surface.

NOTICE

Open hook and loop fasteners on articles

of clothing can damage the seat covers

and other cloth upholstery in the vehicle.

There is a risk of damage to property. En-

sure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed.

To guard against discoloration, such as from

clothing, clean leather and provide leather

care roughly every two months.

Clean light-colored leather more frequently

because contamination on such surfaces is

substantially more visible.

Caring for special components

Light-alloy wheels

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt

and grease will gradually break down the

protective coating of the leather surface.

When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral

rim cleaners having a pH value from 5 to

9. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or

steam cleaners above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow

the manufacturer's instructions.

Synthetic leather care

Clean synthetic leather regularly with a

damp microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Otherwise, dust and road grime particles

will rub into pores and folds, causing signif-

icant abrasion and premature degradation

of the surface.

Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning

agents can destroy the protective coating

of adjacent components, such as the brake

disk.

In case of major soiling, use a moist soft

sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable in-

terior cleaners.

After cleaning, apply the brakes shortly to

dry them. The heat generated during brak-

ing dries brake disks and brake pads and

protects them against corrosion.

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Chrome surfaces

Carefully clean components such as the ra-

diator grille or door handles with plenty

of water, if necessary, with auto shampoo

added, particularly when they have been ex-

posed to road salt.

Warning

Chemical solvent cleaners can destroy the

seat belt fabric. Missing protective effect

of the seat belts. There is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Use only a mild soap

solution for cleaning the seat belts.

Rubber components

Environmental influences can cause surface

contamination of rubber parts and a loss of

gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning

agents for cleaning.

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action

and thus have a negative impact on safety.

Use only a mild soap solution, with the seat

belts clipped into their buckles.

Treat especially worn rubber parts with rub-

ber care products at regular intervals. When

cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sili-

con-containing vehicle care products in or-

der to avoid damage or noises.

Seat belts should only be allowed to retract

if they are dry.

Carpets and floor mats

Wiper blades

The wiper blades are cleaned by using the

washer system.

Warning

Objects in the driver's footwell can limit

the pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in

the vehicle such that they are secured and

cannot enter into the driver's footwell. Use

floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle

and can be safely attached to the floor.

Do not use loose floor mats and do not

layer several floor mats. Make sure that

there is sufficient clearance for the pedals.

Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas-

tened again after they were removed, for

instance for cleaning.

Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually,

as this may reduce wiper performance.

Fine wood parts

Clean fine wood facing and fine wood com-

ponents only with a moist rag. Then dry

with a soft cloth.

Plastic components

NOTICE

Solvent cleaners that contain alcohol or

solvents, such as lacquer thinners, cold

cleaning agents, fuel and such, can damage

plastic parts. There is a risk of damage

to property. Clean with a microfiber cloth.

Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if

needed.

Floor mats can be removed from the car's

interior for cleaning.

If the floor carpets are very contaminated,

clean with a microfiber cloth and water or

a textile cleaner. To prevent matting of the

carpet, rub back and forth in the driving

direction only.

Do not soak the headliner.

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Sensor/camera lenses

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use

a cloth moistened with a small amount of

glass detergent.

Displays/Screens/Projection screen

NOTICE

Chemical solvent cleaners, moisture or flu-

ids of any kind can damage the surface

of displays and screens. There is a risk of

damage to property. Clean with a clean,

antistatic microfiber cloth.

NOTICE

The surface of displays can be damaged

with improper cleaning. There is a risk of

damage to property. Avoid pressure that

is too high and do not use any scratching

materials.

Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber cloth.

For stubborn soiling on the projection

screen of the Head-up display, dampen the

microfiber cloth with ethyl alcohol. Projec-

tion screen, refer to page 142.

Taking the vehicle out of service

When the vehicle is shut down for longer

than three months, special measures must

be taken. For more information, contact an

authorized service center or another quali-

fied service center or repair shop.

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