Mini Cooper S 2006 Owner's Manual page 103

Do not use silicon sprays or other silicon-
containing care products on rubber seals,
otherwise noise and damage could
Fine wood parts*
Clean fine wood trim and fine wood parts with a
damp cloth only. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Plastic parts
These include:
> Plastic surfaces
>
Headliner
> Lamp glass
>
Display panes
> Parts with matt black coating
Clean using water and plastic cleaning agents if
necessary. Do not dampen seats or the head-
liner.
Do not use solvents such as lacquer thin-
ner, cold cleaners, fuel, or similar, as these
will damage the surfaces.<
CDs/DVDs
Clean the reflective signal side as needed by
wiping it with a commercially available cleaning
tissue in straight lines from the center of the disc
outwards.
Safety belts
Dirty safety belts resist being reeled in and thus
compromise safety.
Do not dry clean, as the fabric can be
destroyed.<
Only clean using mild soap, leaving the belts
installed.
Allow safety belts to be reeled in only when they
are dry.
Floor carpets and mats*
Floor mats can be removed to allow the vehicle
interior to be cleaned.
Clean with interior cleaner if very soiled.
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Wiper blades
Clean with soapy water. Replace wiper blades
twice a year, before and after the cold season.
This is particularly important on vehicles fitted
with a rain sensor.
Leather care
*
The leather used by the manufacturer of your
MINI is a high quality natural product processed
according to the latest methods in leather prep-
aration.
Dust and road grit in the pores and folds of the
leather have an abrasive effect, leading to
increased wear and causing the leather surface
to become brittle prematurely.
Frequently clean the leather of dust using a cloth
or vacuum cleaner.
Treat the leather twice a year using a leather
care product as dirt and grease will gradually
attack the leather's protective layer. This pre-
serves the quality of the leather and prevents
electrostatic charges.
Vehicle storage
Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you on
what is important if the vehicle is to be decom-
missioned for longer than three months.
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