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Vehicle features and options

NOTICE

When washing, water can get into the

open charging socket. There is a risk of

damage to property. Close the charging

socket flap while washing.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with

the series. It also describes features and

functions that are not necessarily available

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

tions or country versions. This also applies

to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Steam jets or high-pressure

washers

Safety information

NOTICE

Washing the vehicle

When cleaning with high-pressure wash-

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 washer.

General information

Regularly remove foreign objects such as

leaves in the area below the windshield

when the hood is raised.

Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly

in winter. Intense soiling and road salt can

damage the vehicle.

Distances and temperature

Safety information

–

Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

Minimum distance from sensors, cam-

eras, seals: 12 inches/30 cm.

Warning

Contact with live components can lead to

an electric shock. High voltage is present

at the charging connection. There is a risk

of injury or danger to life.

–

Minimum distance from glass sunroof:

31.5 in/80 cm.

Minimum distance from the charging

socket flap: 31.5 in/80 cm.

The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-

mends that work on the charging connec-

tion, for instance cleaning, be performed

by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

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sition N. A signal is sounded when an at-

tempt is made to lock the vehicle.

Automatic vehicle washes

Safety information

Driving out of a car wash

Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

NOTICE

For activating drive-ready state, refer to

page 101.

Water can penetrate in the windshield

area due to high-pressure washers. There

is a risk of damage to property. Do not

drive into high-pressure car wash systems.

Headlights

Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not

use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.

Soak areas that have been dirtied, for in-

stance from insects, with shampoo and

wash off with water.

NOTICE

Improper use of automatic washing sys-

tems or car washes can cause damage to

the vehicle. There is a risk of damage to

property. Follow the following instruc-

tions:

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

ice scraper.

After washing the vehicle

–

Give preference to cloth car washes

or those that use soft brushes in or-

der to avoid paint damage.

After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes

briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking ac-

tion can be reduced. The heat generated

during braking dries brake discs and brake

pads and protects them against corrosion.

–

Do not drive through a car wash with

guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to

avoid damage to the chassis.

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.

–

Observe the tire width of the guide

rail to avoid damage to tires and rims.

Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid dam-

age to the exterior mirrors.

Unscrew the rod antenna to avoid the

rod antenna breaking off.

Vehicle care

Deactivate the wiper and, if neces-

sary, rain sensor to avoid damage to

the wiper system.

Vehicle care products

General information

MINI recommends using vehicle care and

cleaning products from MINI. Suitable care

products are available from a dealer’s serv-

ice center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop.

Driving into a car wash

In car washes, the vehicle must be able to

roll freely.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to

page 101.

Some car washes do not permit persons in

the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked

from the outside when in selector lever po-

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Clean light-colored leather more frequently

because soiling on such surfaces is substan-

tially more visible.

Safety information

Warning

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt

and grease will gradually break down the

protective layer of the leather surface.

Cleansers 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

container.

Upholstery material care

General information

Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a

vacuum cleaner.

Vehicle paint

If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with

beverage stains, use a soft sponge or micro-

fiber cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.

General information

Regular care contributes to driving safety

and value retention. Environmental influen-

ces in areas with elevated air pollution or

natural contaminants, such as tree resin or

pollen can affect the vehicle's paintwork.

Tailor the frequency and extent of your ve-

hicle care to these influences.

Clean the upholstery down to the seams us-

ing large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing

the material vigorously.

Safety information

NOTICE

Aggressive substances such as oil, grease or

bird droppings, must be removed immedi-

ately to prevent the finish from being al-

tered or discolored.

Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of

clothing can damage the seat covers.

There is a risk of damage to property. En-

sure that any Velcro® fasteners are closed.

Matte finish

Only use cleaning and care products suita-

ble for vehicles with matte finish.

Caring for special components

Light-alloy wheels

When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral

wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to

9. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or

steam jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the

manufacturer's instructions.

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather regularly, us-

ing a cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime

chafe in pores and folds, and lead to in-

creased wear and premature degradation of

the leather surface.

Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning

agents can destroy the protective layer of

adjacent components, such as the brake

disc.

To guard against discoloration, such as from

clothing, clean leather and provide leather

care roughly every two months.

After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to

dry them. The heat generated during brak-

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ing dries brake discs and brake pads and

protects them against corrosion.

Safety belts

Warning

Chrome surfaces

Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety

belt webbing. Missing protective effect of

the safety belts. There is a risk of injuries

or danger to life. Use only a mild soapy sol-

ution for cleaning the safety belts.

Carefully clean components such as the ra-

diator grille or door handles with plenty of

water, possibly with shampoo added, partic-

ularly when they have been exposed to road

salt.

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action

and thus have a negative impact on safety.

Rubber components

Environmental influences can cause surface

soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss.

Use only water and suitable cleaning agents

for cleaning.

Use only a mild soapy solution, with the

safety belts clipped into their buckles.

Safety belts should only be allowed to re-

tract if they are dry.

Treat especially worn rubber parts with rub-

ber care agents 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.

Carpets and floor mats

Warning

Objects in the driver's floor area can limit

the pedal distance or block a depressed

pedal. There is a risk of accident. Stow ob-

jects in the vehicle such that they are se-

cured and cannot enter into the driver's

floor area. 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 fastened again after they were re-

moved, for instance for cleaning.

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

Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents,

such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty

grease removers, fuel, or 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 dirty, clean with

a microfiber cloth and water or a textile

cleaner. To prevent matting of the carpet,

rub back and forth in the direction of travel

only.

Clean with a microfiber cloth.

Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if

needed.

Do not soak the roofliner.

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Sensor/camera lenses

General information

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a

cloth moistened with a small amount of

glass detergent.

Your dealer's service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop can

advise you on what to consider when stor-

ing the vehicle for longer than three

months.

Displays/Screens/Projection lenses

Safety information

NOTICE

Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of

any kind can damage the surface of dis-

plays and screens. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. Clean with a clean, anti-

static microfiber cloth.

NOTICE

The high-voltage battery can be damaged

if left uncharged or with low charge for ex-

tended periods. There is a risk of damage

to property. Before storing the vehicle for

an extended period, ensure that the high-

voltage battery is fully charged. During the

idle period, connect the vehicle to a charg-

ing station at a compatible charging loca-

tion. If necessary, the high-voltage battery

will be charged automatically. Make sure

that charging is carried out. Regularly

check the charge state.

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.

Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for lon-

ger than four weeks with a charge state

below approx. 80 %.

Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber

cloth.

For stubborn soiling on the projection lens

of the Head-up Display, dampen the micro-

fiber cloth with alcohol. Projection lens, re-

fer to page 132.

Long idle times and long-term

vehicle storage

Concept

For idle phases that last several weeks, park

the vehicle with the high-voltage battery

fully charged, if possible.

Do not park the vehicle for longer than

14 days if the electric range is exhausted.

With storage times of up to three months, if

possible plug the vehicle into a compatible

power source or park it with the high-volt-

age battery as fully charged as possible.

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