Battery Care
If your car is driven only for short distances of
less than 10 miles over a prolonged period of
time, without an occasional drive at highway
speeds, the engine’s charging system will not
maintain the battery. Insufficient use of the
vehicle could result in short-term starting
problems and in the long term could damage the
battery.
In case the car is not operated for more than four
weeks, it is advisable to:
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consider using a proper trickle charger,
following the charger manufacturer’s
instructions, to maintain the battery’s state of
charge; or
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consult your authorized MINI dealer regarding
battery removal. Once removed, the battery
must be charged and stored in a cool, dry
place where it can be protected from freezing.
If the battery will be stored for over 3 months, it
must be recharged every 3 months, or else it
will become damaged and useless.
Please consult with your authorized MINI dealer
for further guidance and information.
Corrosion Protection
Extensive corrosion protection measures now
make it possible to offer a 12-year unlimited
mileage anti-corrosion warranty against rust
perforation on your vehicle provided that the
vehicle is properly maintained. Information on
proper maintenance is available in this Booklet
and your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
The major degree of corrosion protection is due
to the electrophoretic dip painting process which
cathodically deposits paint particles on all body
parts, attracting paint particles into the minutest
cavities or seams. Body parts are designed to
provide optimum corrosion protection.
During manufacture, exterior body parts receive
an additional corrosion protection coat. Hood,
trunk, doors and other body parts with metal
folds are coated with PVC and sealed from the
outside.
All floor panels receive a resilient coating of PVC
for maximum protection against damage due to
stones, etc.
Corrosion protection materials tested over many
years are applied to the surfaces of cavities and
to the entire underside of the vehicle during and
after assembly.
For additional information on the 12-year
unlimited mileage anti-corrosion warranty, see
the Warranty Section of this Booklet (page 20).
Restoring Corrosion Protection
Please take care that anti-corrosion material is
replaced when your car is repaired after body or
chassis damage.
MINI will not accept any liability for repair of,
or damage caused by, any parts and
accessories not approved by the MINI USA, a
Division of BMW of North America, LLC.
Underbody Maintenance
The underbody has to be cleaned at least once a
year, in Spring, with plain water in order to
remove mud, chemical sediments and other
deposits. If those materials are not removed,
corrosion (rust) will occur.
Your authorized MINI dealer can do this
anti-corrosion service for you.
Do not apply additional undercoating or
rust-proofing on or near the exhaust
manifold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter or heat
shields. During driving, the substance used for
undercoating could overheat and cause a fire.
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