Mini COOPER, COOPER S Owner's Manual page 97

CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
> Rubber parts:
Treat only with water or rubber care
products
> Plastic parts, imitation leather surfaces,
headliner, lamp glass, covering glass for
the instrument cluster, as well as matt
black molded parts:
Clean with water and, if necessary,
plastic care products. Do not dampen
seats and the headliner. Never use
solvents such as lacquer thinner, heavy-
duty grease remover, fuel or similar
> Safety belts:
Only clean using mild soap, leaving the
belts fitted; do not dry clean, as the
fabric can be destroyed.
Always unroll automatic safety belts
when dry. Dirty safety belts prevent
unrolling and thus negatively affect
safety
> Floor carpets and floor mats
If heavily soiled, clean using interior
cleaner. Floor mats can be removed to
allow the interior to be cleaned
> Wiper blades:
Clean with soapy water. Replace wiper
blades twice a year, before and after the
cold season. This is particularly impor-
tant on vehicles fitted with a rain sensor.
Use only wiper blades which have
been approved by the manufac-
turer.<
Leather care
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The leather used by the manufacturer is a
high-quality natural product processed
using state-of-the-art methods, and it will
retain its quality level for many years if
cared for appropriately.
Regular cleaning and care are necessary, as
dust and road dirt scratches in pores and
creases and lead to heavy wear as well as
premature brittleness of the leather
surface. This is why you should use a cloth
or vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the
leather on a regular basis.
As dirt and grease can slowly affect the
protective layer of the leather, the cleaned
leather surfaces must be treated with
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:
leather care agent. This also helps to avoid
electrostatic charges.
Cleaning agents can contain
hazardous or health-damaging
substances. For this reason, always observe
the warnings on the package.
For interior cleaning, always open the doors
or windows of the vehicle. Do not use any
products (e.g. solvents) that are not
intended for cleaning the
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