Mini CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual page 297

NOTICE
Improper use of automatic car washes can
cause damage to the vehicle. There is a
risk of damage to property, among other
potential damage. Follow the following in-
structions:
– Give preference to cloth car washes
or those that use soft brushes in or-
der to avoid paint damage.
– Do not drive through a car wash with
guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm
to avoid damage to the body.
– Observe the tire width of the guide
rail to avoid damage to tires and rims.
– Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid dam-
age to the exterior mirrors.
– Unscrew the rod antenna to avoid the
rod antenna breaking off.
– Deactivate the wiper and, if neces-
sary, rain sensor to avoid damage to
the window wiper system.
– Do not treat the convertible top with
wax. Ensure that a cycle without wax
or a special convertible program is
available to avoid damage to the
convertible top.
Driving into a car wash with a manual
transmission
In car washes, the vehicle must be able to
roll freely.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 118.
Driving into a car wash with a
Steptronic transmission
In car washes, the vehicle must be able to
roll freely.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 120.
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A53AA0 - II/22
Vehicle Care
Some car washes do not permit persons in
the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked
from the outside when in selector lever po-
sition N. A signal is sounded when an at-
tempt is made to lock the vehicle.
Driving out of a car wash
Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.
Start the engine, refer to page 101.
Lights
Do not rub wet lights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or clean-
ing agents containing alcohol.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for in-
stance from insects, with auto 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 ef-
fect can be reduced. The heat generated
during braking dries brake disks and brake
pads and protects them against 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 agents from MINI. Suitable vehicle
care products are available from a dealer's
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
MOBILITY
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