Get MOBILITY -> Care Guide for Mini One 2 Door Third Generation (2014-2022)

Care

Vehicle features and op‐

tions

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Vehicle washes

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 dam‐

age the vehicle.

Steam jets or high-pressure washers

Safety information

NOTE

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 property damage. Maintain sufficient

distance and do not spray too long continu‐

ously. Follow the operating instructions for the

high-pressure washer.◀

Distances and temperature

▷ Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.

▷ Minimum distance from sensors, cameras,

seals: 12 inches/30 cm.

▷ Minimum distance from glass sunroof:

31.5 inches/80 cm.

Automatic vehicle washes

Safety information

NOTE

Water can penetrate in the windshield

area due to high-pressure washers. There is a

risk of property damage. Avoid high-pressure

washers.◀

NOTE

Improper use of automatic vehicle

washes can cause damage to the vehicle. There

is a risk of damage to property. Follow the fol‐

lowing instructions:

▷ Give preference to cloth vehicle washes or

those that use soft brushes in order to

avoid paint damage.

▷ Avoid vehicle washes with guide rails

higher than 4 in/10 cm to avoid damage to

the chassis.

▷ Observe the tire width of the guide rail to

avoid damage to tires and rims.

▷ Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage to

the exterior mirrors.

▷ Unscrew the rod antenna to avoid the rod

antenna breaking off.

▷ Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary, rain

sensor to avoid damage to the wiper sys‐

tem.◀

Before driving into a vehicle wash

In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a

vehicle wash, take the following steps:

Manual transmission:

1. Drive into the vehicle wash.

2. Shift to neutral.

Seite 237

Care

MOBILITY

237

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 915 044 - X/16

3. Switch the engine off.

Steptronic transmission:

1. Drive into the vehicle wash.

2. Engage selector lever position N.

3. Make sure that the parking brake is re‐

leased.

4. Switch the engine off.

In this way, the ignition remains switched

on, and two Check-Control messages are

displayed.

Some vehicle washes do not permit persons in

the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from

the outside when in selector lever position N. A

signal is sounded when an attempt is made to

lock the vehicle.

Driving out of a vehicle wash

To start the engine with manual transmission:

1. Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

2. Press on the clutch pedal.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐

sion:

1. Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.

2. Depress the brake pedal.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Headlights

Do not rub the headlights dry and do not use

abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.

Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance

from insects, with shampoo and wash off with

water.

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

scraper.

After washing the vehicle

After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes

briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action

can be reduced. The heat generated when

braking helps to dry the brake discs and pads

and protect them from corrosion.

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.

Vehicle care

Vehicle care products

General information

MINI recommends using vehicle care and

cleaning products from MINI. Suitable care

products are available from a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.

Safety information

WARNING

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 in‐

structions on the container.◀

Vehicle paint

Regular care contributes to driving safety and

value retention. Environmental influences in

areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐

taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐

fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐

quency and extent of your vehicle care to these

influences.

Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,

grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐

mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐

tered or discolored.

Seite 238

MOBILITY

Care

238

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 915 044 - X/16

Leather care

Remove dust from the leather regularly, using a

cloth or vacuum cleaner.

Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime

chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased

wear and premature degradation of the leather

surface.

To guard against discoloration, such as from

clothing, clean leather and provide leather care

roughly every two months.

Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐

cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially

more visible.

Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and

grease will gradually break down the protective

layer of the leather surface.

Upholstery material care

General information

Vacuum the upholstery regularly with a vac‐

uum cleaner.

If upholstery is very dirty, for instance with bev‐

erage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber

cloth with a suitable interior cleaner.

Clean the upholstery down to the seams using

large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐

terial vigorously.

Safety information

NOTE

Open Velcro® fasteners on articles of

clothing can damage the seat covers. There is a

risk of property damage. Ensure that any Vel‐

cro® fasteners are closed.◀

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 manufac‐

turer's instructions.

Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents

can destroy the protective layer of adjacent

components, such as the brake disk.

After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to dry

them. The heat generated during braking dries

brake discs and brake pads and protects them

against corrosion.

Chrome surfaces

Carefully clean components such as the radia‐

tor grille or door handles with an ample supply

of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐

ularly when they have been exposed to road

salt.

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.

Treat especially worn rubber parts with rubber

care agents at regular intervals. When cleaning

rubber seals, do not use any silicon-containing

vehicle care products in order to avoid damage

or noises.

Fine wood parts

Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐

nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a

soft cloth.

Plastic components

NOTE

Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents,

such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease re‐

movers, fuel, or such, can damage plastic parts.

There is a risk of property damage. Clean with a

microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth lightly with wa‐

ter.

◀

Plastic components are e. g:

▷ Imitation leather surfaces.

Seite 239

Care

MOBILITY

239

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 915 044 - X/16

▷ Roofliner.

▷ Lamp lenses.

▷ Instrument cluster cover.

▷ Matt black spray-coated components.

▷ Painted parts in the interior.

Clean with a microfiber cloth.

Dampen cloth lightly with water.

Do not soak the roofliner.

Safety belts

WARNING

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 solution for clean‐

ing the safety belts.◀

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and

thus have a negative impact on safety.

Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety

belts clipped into their buckles.

Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety

belts until they are dry.

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 an accident. Stow objects in

the vehicle such that they are secured and can‐

not 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 clear‐

ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats

are securely fastened again after they were re‐

moved, e.g., for cleaning.

◀

Floor mats can be removed from the vehicle'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.

Trailer hitch with removable ball

Keep the ball head and receptacle clean.

Regularly grease or oil bearings, sliding surfaces

and the small balls on the holding pin with

resin-free greases or oils.

Before using steam cleaners or high pressure

cleaners on the vehicle, remove the ball head

and attach the cover to the receptacle.

Do not clean the ball head with a steam cleaner

or high pressure cleaner.

Sensor/camera lenses

To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth

moistened with a small amount of glass deter‐

gent.

Displays/Screens/Projection lenses

NOTE

Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of

any kind can damage the surface of displays

and screens. There is a risk of property dam‐

age. Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber

cloth.◀

NOTE

The surface of displays can be damaged

with improper cleaning. There is a risk of prop‐

erty damage. Avoid pressure that is too high

and do not use any scratching materials.◀

Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.

For stubborn soiling on the projection lens of

the Head-up Display, dampen the microfiber

cloth with alcohol. Extending projection lens,

refer to page 95.

Long-term

When the vehicle is shut down for longer than

three months, special measures must be taken.

Further information is available from a dealer’s

Seite 240

MOBILITY

Care

240

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 915 044 - X/16

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

Seite 241

Care

MOBILITY

241

Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 915 044 - X/16

MOBILITY -> Care for Your Mini One 2 Door Third Generation (2014-2022)

Related Topics

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals