BMW Mini series Owner's Handbook Manual page 156

MOBILITY
Steam jets/high pressure cleaning jets
If you use steam jet cleaners or high-pres-
sure cleaners, make sure you maintain an
adequate distance and a temperature of 606/
1407 at maximum.
Too short a distance, too high pressure or too
high temperature can damage certain parts of
the vehicle or water could enter. Observe the
operating instructions for the high pressure
cleaning jet.<
Spray by using high pressure cleaner, not
halting long at a point and maintaining a
distance of at least 30 cm, approx. 12 in, to sen-
sors, such as e.g. Park Distance
Washing by hand
When washing the vehicle by hand, use plenty of
water to which vehicle shampoo may be added.
Clean the vehicle with a sponge or washing
brush, applying only little pressure.
Before cleaning the windscreen, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unintentional operation of the
wipers.<
Comply with local legislation on the wash-
ing of vehicles by
Headlights
Do not rub them when dry or use caustic or
abrasive cleaning agents. Soak dirt or other
deposits, e.g. dead insects, with shampoo and
wash down with plenty of water.
Thaw out ice deposits using de-icer; do not use a
scraper.
Windows
Clean the outside and inside surfaces of win-
dows and the surfaces of mirrors with glass
cleaner.
Do not use quartz-based cleaning agents
to clean mirrors.<
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Wiper blades
Clean with soap and water and change regularly
to avoid the formation of streaks.
Wax and preservative residues and dirt
contamination on the window glass cause
the formation of streaks during wiper operation
and cause premature wear on the wiper blades
and malfunctioning in the rain
Care of paintwork
Regular care helps preserve the value of the
vehicle and protects the paintwork against long-
term effects by substances that may damage the
paintwork.
Environmental factors that vary from region to
region could have adverse effects on the vehi-
cle's paintwork and damage it. It is therefore
important to adapt the frequency and scope of
vehicle care procedures accordingly.
Remove particularly aggressive substances such
as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap
and bird droppings without delay, otherwise the
paintwork could be damaged.
Rectifying paintwork damage
Repair stone damage or scratches imme-
diately, depending on their severity, to
prevent rust from forming.<
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends
having paintwork damages repaired by an
expert, according to the factory specifications
with original MINI paint material.
Protecting the paintwork
Protective treatment is required if water no
longer forms large droplets and runs off the
clean paintwork surface. When applying protec-
tive paintwork treatment, use only products
containing carnauba or synthetic waxes.
Rubber seals
Treat only with water or with rubber care prod-
ucts.
sensor.<