BMW MINI Countryman Cooper, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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General care
MOBILITY
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Do no apply silicone sprays or other prod-
ucts containing silicone to rubber seals, as
otherwise noise and damage could result. <
Chrome parts*
Carefully clean parts such as the radiator grille or
door handles with plenty of water and shampoo
additive, especially whenever the car is exposed
to the effects of road salt. Use chrome polish by
way of additional treatment.
Light-metal alloy wheels*
It is normal for the brakes to generate dust,
which then forms deposits on the alloy wheels.
Remove this dust at regular intervals with an
acid-free rim cleaner.
Do not use any aggressive, acidic, highly
alkaline or raw cleaning agents or steam-
jet cleaners over 60 6 /140 7 , as otherwise
they could cause damage. <
Exterior sensors
Keep the sensors on the vehicle exterior
e.g. Park Distance Control, clean and free
from ice, to ensure full functioning.
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Trailer tow hitch with detachable ball
head*
Keep the ball head and the mounting on the
vehicle clean. Grease or oil the bearings, sliding
surfaces and balls with resin-free grease or oil.
When cleaning with a steam cleaner or high
pressure cleaner, the ball head must be
removed and the sealing stopper inserted. Do
not clean the ball head with a steam cleaner or
high pressure cleaner.
General care interior
Upholstery fabrics/fabric trims
Clean regularly with a vacuum cleaner to
remove surface dirt.
For more intensive cleaning, e.g. to remove
drinks stains, use a soft sponge or a non-linting
microfibre cloth in conjunction with a suitable
interior cleaner. Observe the instructions on the
pack.
Clean upholstery fabrics across a large
area, right up to the seams. Avoid rubbing
them excessively. <
Open bur fasteners on trousers or other
garments could damage the seat uphol-
stery. Ensure that bur fasteners are fastened.
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Leather/Leather panelling*
The leather processed by the manufac-
turer of your MINI
is a high-quality natural
product. Slight variations in the grain pattern are
one of the typical characteristics of authentic
leather.
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Dust and road dirt works its way into the pores
and folds, promoting abrasion and causing the
leather surface to become prematurely brittle.
You should therefore remove dust from the
leather at regular intervals with a cloth or vac-
uum cleaner.
Especially in case of a light coloured leather, see
that it is de-dusted regularly as it tends to collect
heavier contamination.
Treat the leather with a leather lotion twice a
year, as dirt and grease will attack the leather's
protective layer.
Carpets/floor mats*
Make sure that pedal functions are not
impaired during travel by floor mats, car-
pets or other objects.
Do not place additional floor mats on top of
existing floor mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats which have been approved
for use with the vehicle and can be securely fas-
tened in place.
If you remove floor mats, for cleaning for exam-
ple, make sure that you fasten them securely
back in place.
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Floor mats can be removed for cleaning.