Mini COOPER SE, Owner'S Manual

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Automatic vehicle washes
Safety information
NOTICE
Water can penetrate in the windshield
area due to high-pressure washers. There
is a risk of damage to property. Do not
drive into high-pressure car wash systems.
NOTICE
Improper use of automatic washing sys-
tems or car washes can cause damage to
the vehicle. There is a risk of damage to
property. Follow the following instruc-
tions:
– Give preference to cloth car washes
or those that use soft brushes in or-
der to avoid paint damage.
– Do not drive through a car wash with
guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to
avoid damage to the chassis.
– Observe the tire width of the guide
rail to avoid damage to tires and rims.
– Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid dam-
age to the exterior mirrors.
– Unscrew the rod antenna to avoid the
rod antenna breaking off.
– Deactivate the wiper and, if neces-
sary, rain sensor to avoid damage to
the wiper system.
Driving into a car wash
In car washes, the vehicle must be able to
roll freely.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
page 101 .
Some car washes do not permit persons in
the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked
from the outside when in selector lever po-
sition N. A signal is sounded when an at-
tempt is made to lock the vehicle.
Driving out of a car wash
Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.
For activating drive-ready state, refer to
page 101 .
Headlights
Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not
use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for in-
stance from insects, with shampoo and
wash off with water.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking ac-
tion can be reduced. The heat generated
during braking dries brake discs and brake
pads and protects them against corrosion.
Completely remove all residues on the win-
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Vehicle care products
General information
MINI recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from MINI. Suitable care
products are available from a dealer’s serv-
ice center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop.
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