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Steam-jet cleaner and high

pressure cleaner

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific

equipment, systems, and functions that are

currently available, or may become available

in the future, even if they are not present in

the vehicle.

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.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Washing the vehicle

General information

The vehicle must be washed more fre-

quently, especially in the winter. Intense

contamination and road salt can damage the

vehicle.

Distances and temperature

When using a steam/high-pressure cleaner,

maintain the following distances and tem-

peratures:

Foreign objects, e.g. leaves or snow, must

be removed from the area below the wind-

shield on a regular basis. The wipers can

be folded down in order to clean the wind-

shield completely.

–

Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

Minimum distance from sensors, cam-

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

–

Minimum distance from glass sunroof:

31.5 in/80 cm.

Additional information:

Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to

page 159.

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:

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–

Give preference to cloth car washes

or those that use soft brushes in or-

der to avoid paint damage.

Additional information:

Drive-ready state, refer to page 41.

–

Note the permissible vehicle dimen-

sions for the car wash.

Lights

Do not rub wet lights dry, and do not use

abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or clean-

ing agents containing alcohol.

Do not drive through a car wash with

guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to

avoid damage to the body.

Soak the area soiled by insects with an in-

sect remover and rinse with water.

–

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.

Deactivate the wiper and, if neces-

sary, rain sensor to avoid damage to

the window wiper system.

After washing the vehicle

After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes

briefly to dry them. Otherwise, their braking

effect may be reduced. The heat generated

while braking dries the brake disks and

brake pads and protects them from corro-

sion.

–

Take off all removable attachments,

e.g., antennas.

Driving into a car wash

NOTICE

Completely remove all wash residue, e.g.,

smearing, on the window glass to ensure

sufficient visibility and to reduce wiper

noise and wiper blade wear.

Selector lever position P is automatically

engaged when standby state is switched

off. The wheels are blocked. There is a risk

of damage to property. Do not switch off

standby if the vehicle is meant to coast,

e.g., in a car wash.

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Vehicle care products

General information

In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to

roll freely.

The manufacturer recommends using vehi-

cle care and cleaning agents from MINI.

Suitable vehicle care products are availa-

ble from an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair

shop.

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 sounds when an attempt

is made to lock the vehicle.

Additional information:

Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to

page 119.

Driving out of a car wash

Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

Turn on drive-ready state.

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Clean light-colored leather more frequently

because contamination on such surfaces is

substantially more visible.

Safety information

Warning

Use leather care products to preserve the

protective layer of the leather.

Cleaning agents can contain substances

that are dangerous and harmful to your

health. There is a risk of injury and risk

of damage to property. When cleaning the

interior, open the doors or windows. Only

use cleaning agents that are intended for

cleaning the respective component. Follow

the instructions on the packaging.

To prevent leather alteration and discol-

oration, remove corrosive substances im-

mediately. Corrosive substances include

sunscreen, for example.

Synthetic leather care

Dust and crumbs can work into pores and

folds, causing heavy abrasion and prema-

ture degradation of the artificial leather sur-

face.

Vehicle paintwork

General information

Regular vehicle care contributes to driving

safety and value retention. Environmental

influences in areas with elevated air pol-

lution or natural contaminants can affect

the vehicle paintwork. Environmental influ-

ences include tree resin or pollen, for exam-

ple.

Clean synthetic leather regularly with a

damp microfiber cloth or vacuum cleaner.

In case of major soiling, use a moist soft

sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable in-

terior cleaners.

To prevent artificial leather alteration and

discoloration, remove corrosive substances

immediately. Corrosive substances include

sunscreen, for example.

To prevent paint alteration and discolora-

tion, remove corrosive substances immedi-

ately. Corrosive substances include spilled

fuel, oil, grease, or bird droppings, for exam-

ple.

Fabric care

General information

In case of major soiling, use a moist soft

sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable in-

terior cleaners.

Matte paintwork

Only use cleaning and care products suita-

ble for vehicles with matte paintwork.

To prevent material alteration and discol-

oration, remove corrosive substances im-

mediately. Corrosive substances include

sunscreen, for example.

Leather care

Dust and crumbs can work into pores and

folds, causing heavy abrasion and prema-

ture degradation of the leather surface.

Clean leather regularly with a damp cloth or

vacuum cleaner.

Certain clothes and other influences can

cause discoloration of the leather. To pre-

vent discoloration, clean and maintain the

leather roughly every two months.

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Safety information

NOTICE

Light-alloy wheels

Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning

agents can damage the rim surface and the

protective layer on adjacent components,

e.g., the brakes.

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.

When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral

rim cleaners with a pH value of 5 to 9. Do

not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam-

jet cleaners above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow in-

structions given by the manufacturer.

Upholstery material care

After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to

dry them. The heat generated while braking

dries the brake disks and brake pads and

protects them from corrosion.

Vacuum the cushions regularly with a vac-

uum cleaner. Clean extensively down to

the seams. Avoid rubbing the material vigo-

rously.

Chrome surfaces

Textile care

Using a damp microfiber cloth, clean the

fabric regularly.

Carefully clean chrome-like surfaces, espe-

cially if exposed to road salt, using plenty of

water and adding auto shampoo as needed.

Rubber components

Caring for special components

Environmental influences can cause surface

contamination of rubber parts and a loss of

shine. Use only water and suitable cleaning

agents for cleaning.

Displays, operating elements, and

projection screen of the Head-

up display

Treat especially worn rubber parts with rub-

ber care products at regular intervals. To

avoid damage or noise, use care products

containing silicon to maintain the rubber

sealing rings.

NOTICE

Surfaces can be damaged by improper

cleaning, e.g., by using chemical cleaners,

or from moisture or liquid of any kind.

Physical damage to the material is possi-

ble.

Wiper blades

The wiper blades are cleaned by using the

window washer system.

–

Avoid pressure that is too high and

do not use any scratching materials.

To prevent a reduction in wiper quality,

avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually

unless necessary.

Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber

cloth for cleaning displays.

Clean the operating elements and, de-

pending on vehicle equipment, the

projection screen of the Head-up dis-

play with a damp microfiber cloth and

standard household dish soap.

Fine wood parts

Clean the fine wood veneer and fine wood

components with a damp cloth. Then dry

with a soft cloth.

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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.

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.

The floor mats can be removed from the

interior for cleaning.

If the carpets are heavily soiled, clean them

with a microfiber cloth and water or a fabric

cleaner. Rub back and forth in the direction

of travel to prevent the carpet from becom-

ing matted.

When cleaning plastic parts, make sure that

no fabric parts, e.g., the headliner, become

wet.

Seat belts

Sensors and camera lenses

General information

Warning

Chemical solvent cleaners can destroy the

fabric of the seat belts and lead to seat

belts no longer having their protective ef-

fect. There is a risk of injury or danger

to life. Use only a mild soap solution for

cleaning the seat belts.

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use

a cloth moistened with a small amount of

glass detergent.

Cleaning the rearview camera

When the rear window is cleaned, the rear-

view camera is also cleaned automatically.

The seat belts should be cleaned for safety

reasons. Dirty belt straps impede the reeling

action and thus should be avoided for safety

reasons.

Use only a mild soap solution for cleaning

the installed belt straps.

Seat belts should only be allowed to retract

if they are dry.

Carpets and floor mats

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

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