Mini Coupe Owner's Manual page 176

Mobility
MINI Coupe, MINI Roadster: replacing
the wiper blades
1. Fold up and hold the wiper arm.
2. Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1, and
fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
3. Take the wiper blade out of the catch
mechanism toward the front.
4. Press the new wiper blade into the fixation
until it engages audibly.
5. Fold down the wiper arm.
Risk of damage
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with wiper blades are folded onto
the window; otherwise, damage may
MINI Convertible: replacing the wiper
blades
1. Fold up and hold the wiper arm.
2. Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1.
3. While squeezing the locking spring, pull the
wiper blade off of the wiper arm, arrow 2.
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4. Slide the new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm until it engages audibly.
5. Fold down the wiper arm.
Risk of damage
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with wiper blades are folded onto
the window; otherwise, damage may
Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment
Notes
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety. Therefore, exercise cau‐
tion when handling lamps and bulbs.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
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Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always switch off the lights affected
to prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
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