Mini COOPER SE, Owner'S Manual

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ing dries brake discs and brake pads and
protects them against corrosion.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the ra-
diator grille or door handles with plenty of
water, possibly with shampoo added, partic-
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components
Environmental influences can cause surface
soiling of rubber parts and a loss of gloss.
Use only water and suitable cleaning agents
for cleaning.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rub-
ber care agents at regular intervals. When
cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sili-
con-containing vehicle care products in or-
der to avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood com-
ponents only with a moist rag. Then dry
with a soft cloth.
Plastic components
NOTICE
Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents,
such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such, can damage
plastic parts. There is a risk of damage to
property. Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if
needed.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if
needed.
Do not soak the roofliner.
Safety belts
Warning
Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety
belt webbing. Missing protective effect of
the safety belts. There is a risk of injuries
or danger to life. Use only a mild soapy sol-
ution for cleaning the safety belts.
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action
and thus have a negative impact on safety.
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the
safety belts clipped into their buckles.
Safety belts should only be allowed to re-
tract if they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats
Warning
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed
pedal. There is a risk of accident. Stow ob-
jects in the vehicle such that they are se-
cured and cannot enter into the driver's
floor area. Use floor mats that are suitable
for the vehicle and can be safely attached
to the floor. Do not use loose floor mats
and do not layer several floor mats. Make
sure that there is sufficient clearance for
the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are
securely fastened again after they were re-
moved, for instance for cleaning.
Floor mats can be removed from the car's
interior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with
a microfiber cloth and water or a textile
cleaner. To prevent matting of the carpet,
rub back and forth in the direction of travel
only.
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