BMW Mini series Owner's Handbook Manual page 155

General care
Care products
Regular cleaning and care make an appreciable
contribution to the value maintenance of your
MINI.
The manufacturer of your MINI
recommends using parts and accessory prod-
ucts for cleaning the car, which the manufac-
turer of your MINI has approved for this purpose.
MINI Service will be glad to advise you on prod-
ucts and services for the cleaning and care of
your MINI.
Original MINI Care Products are subjected
to material testing, laboratory testing and
practical tests and offer the best care and pro-
tection for your vehicle.<
Do not use alcohol-based or solvent-
based cleaning agents, as these could
cause damage.<
Cleaning agents can contain hazardous
substances or constitute a health risk.
Comply with the warning and hazard avoidance
instructions on the respective container. When
cleaning the interior of the vehicle, leave doors
or windows open.
Never use substances not specifically intended
for cleaning the vehicle.<
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
During the winter months in particular,
wash the vehicle more frequently. Sub-
stantial deposits of dirt and road salt can cause
damage to the vehicle.<
After washing the vehicle, drive it briefly
and apply the brakes to dry them out; this
is necessary to prevent reduced braking effect,
and also to avoid corrosion of the brake
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General care
Vehicle washes
Textile vehicle washes are preferable.
Do not use high pressure car washes, as
otherwise drops of water can penetrate at
the area around the
Before entering the car wash, check whether the
system is suitable for your MINI. Take account of
the following aspects:
> Vehicle dimensions, page
>
If necessary: fold in exterior mirror, page
>
Maximum allowable tyre width
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 10 cm, approx. 4 in, otherwise they
could damage the chassis and
Preparations before driving into the vehicle
wash:
>
Unscrew the rod antenna.
>
Deactivate rain sensor
tended wiping.
> Deactivate the rear window wiper and pro-
tect it against damage. If necessary, please
ask the operator of the vehicle wash about
appropriate protective measures.
>
Remove any add-on parts such as spoilers
and telephone antennae that could be dam-
aged.
> Insert the remote control in the ignition lock.
Automatic transmission
Before entering the car wash, so that the vehicle
can roll:
1. Inserting the remote control in the ignition
lock, even if the vehicle has comfort access.
2. Move the selector lever to position N.
3. Release handbrake.
4. Switching off the engine.
discs.< 5. Leaving the remote control in the ignition
lock so that the vehicle can roll.
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