Mini Clubman Owner's Manual page 174

Care
Car-care products
Regular cleaning and care helps to maintain the
value of your MINI.
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends
using manufacturer-approved products to clean
and care for your vehicle.
MINI Service would be pleased to advise you
on cleaning and care products and services for
your MINI.
The ingredients of original MINI CareProd-
ucts have been tested, and the products
have been tested in the laboratory and in prac-
tice. They offer optimum care and protection for
your vehicle.<
Do not use any cleansers containing
alcohol or solvents as these may cause
damage.<
Cleaning agents may contain hazardous
or health-damaging substances. Follow
the warning and hazard instructions on the
packaging. For interior cleaning, always open
the doors or windows of the vehicle.
Do not use any products that are not intended
for cleaning the vehicle.<
External care
Washing your vehicle
Especially during the winter months the
vehicle should be frequently washed. Dirt
and road salt can damage the
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake rotors can
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Car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
the vehicle around the
Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys-
tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol-
lowing points:
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Preparations for driving into the car wash:
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Automatic transmission
Before driving into the car wash, make sure that
the vehicle can roll:
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vehicle.<
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corrode.<
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5.
Do not use automatic high-pressure car
washes; otherwise, water may drip into
windows.<
Dimensions of the vehicle, page
If necessary: Fold in the outside mirrors,
page 41.
Maximum permissible tire width
Avoid car washes with tracks higher than
4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the chassis could
damaged.<
Unscrew the rod antenna.
Deactivate the rain sensor
tentional wiping.
Deactivate the rear window wiper
tect it from damage. Ask the car wash oper-
ator about measures that can be taken to
protect the wipers.
Remove additional attachments, e.g. spoil-
ers or telephone antennas, if there is a pos-
sibility that they could be damaged.
Place the remote control, even with Comfort
Access, in the ignition lock.
Move the selector lever to position N.
Release the parking brake.
Switch off the engine.
Insert the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
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