Vehicle Care - Mini COUNTRYMAN Owner's Manual

MOBILITY

Vehicle Care

Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with
the series. It also describes features and
functions that are not necessarily available
in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-
tions or country versions. This also applies
to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be
observed.
Washing the vehicle
General information
Regularly remove foreign bodies such as
leaves in the area below the windshield
when the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly
in winter. Intense contamination and road
salt can damage the vehicle.
Safety information
NOTICE
When washing with an open fuel filler
flap, damage may occur. There is a risk of
damage to property, among other potential
damage. Close the fuel filler flap before
washing. Clean dirt behind the fuel filler
flap with a cloth.
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Steam cleaners or high pressure
cleaners
Safety information
NOTICE
When cleaning with high pressure clean-
ers, components can be damaged due to
the pressure or temperatures being too
high. There is a risk of damage to property,
among other potential damage. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too
long continuously. Follow the operating
instructions for the high pressure clean-
ers.
Distances and temperature
– Maximum temperature: 140 ℉/60 ℃.
– Minimum distance from sensors, cam-
eras, seals and lights: 12 inches/30 cm.
– Minimum distance from glass sunroof:
31.5 in/80 cm.
Automatic car washes or car
washes
Safety information
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: