Mini CLUBMAN Owner's Manual page 114

Light-alloy wheels*
The system produces brake dust that collects on
the light alloy wheels. Clean them regularly with
acid-free wheel cleaner.
Do not use aggressive, acid-containing
highly alkaline or abrasive cleansers or
steam jets above 140 7/60 6 as they may
cause damage.<
External sensors
Keep the outside sensors on the vehicle
such as the Park Distance Control clean
and ice-free to ensure that they function prop-
erly.<
Internal care
Upholstery/fabrics
Regularly use a vacuum cleaner to remove sur-
face dirt.
In case of serious spots such as liquid stains, use
a soft sponge or lint-free microfiber cloth and
suitable interior cleaners. Observe the instruc-
tions on the packaging.
Clean upholstery up to the seams. Do not
rub forcefully.<
Velcro fasteners on pants or other items of
clothing can damage seat covers. Make
sure that all Velcro fasteners are
Leather/leather coverings*
The leather processed by the manufac-
turer of your MINI is a high-quality natural
product. Light variations in the grain is one of
the typical properties of natural
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. Use a cloth or
vacuum cleaner to remove dust on a regular
basis.
Especially when the leather has a light color, it
should be cleaned regularly since it tends to get
heavily soiled.
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Treat the leather twice a year using a leather
lotion since dirt and grease will gradually attack
the leather's protective layer.
Carpets/floor mats*
Floor mats can be removed to be cleaned.
If the floor carpet becomes heavily soiled, clean
with a microfiber cloth and water or textile
cleaner. When doing so, rub forward and back in
the driving direction; otherwise, the carpet may
become matted.
Interior plastic parts
These include:
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Only clean with water and, if necessary, solvent-
free plastic cleaners.
as these will damage the
Decorative strips*
Only clean decorative strips with moist cloths.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Safety belts
closed.<
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Displays
leather.<
To clean displays such as radios or display ele-
ments, use a display cleaning cloth or a soft,
non-scratching, lint-free cloth.
kind away from the device. Surfaces or electrical
components may otherwise become corroded
or damaged.<
Plastic surfaces
Lamp glass
Display panes
Mat parts
Do not use solvents such as alcohol, lac-
quer thinner, cold cleaners, fuel, or similar,
surfaces.<
Do not clean chemically, as this may
destroy the webbing.<
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
the display as this can cause
Do not use chemical or abrasive house-
hold cleaning agents. Keep fluids of any
damage.<