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Care
Car-care products
Regular cleaning and care helps to maintain the
value of your MINI.
The manufacturer of your MINI recommends
using manufacturer-approved products to clean
and care for your vehicle.
MINI Service would be pleased to advise you on
cleaning and care products and services for your
MINI.
The ingredients of original MINI CareProd-
ucts have been tested, and the products
have been tested in the laboratory and in prac-
tice. They offer optimum care and protection for
your vehicle.
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Do not use any cleansers containing alco-
hol or solvents as these may cause dam-
age.
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Cleaning agents may contain hazardous
or health-damaging substances. Follow
the warning and hazard instructions on the
packaging. For interior cleaning, always open
the doors or windows of the vehicle.
Do not use any products that are not intended
for cleaning the vehicle.
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External care
Washing your vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them, otherwise
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake rotors can corrode.
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Car washes
Before driving into a car wash, close the
windows and doors, otherwise water that
enters into the vehicle may damage the high
voltage electrical system and lead to a risk of
personal injury.
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Preference should be given to cloth car washes.
Do not use high-pressure car washes
because drops of water can penetrate
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Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys-
tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol-
lowing points:
> Dimensions of the vehicle, page 106 .
> If necessary: Fold in the outside mirrors,
page
28 .
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Maximum permissible tire width.
Preparations for driving into the car wash:
> Unscrew the rod antenna
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Deactivate the rear windshield wiper and
protect it from damage. Ask the car wash
operator about measures that can be taken
to protect the wipers.
> Remove additional detachable body com-
ponents such as spoilers or telephone
antennas that could be damaged.
Do not run the vehicle through an motor
wash cycle, as this may damage the high
voltage system and lead to a risk of personal
injury.
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Observe before driving in
Before driving into the car wash, make sure that
the vehicle can roll:
1. Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock.
2. Move the selector lever to position N.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Switch off run position.
5. Insert the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Steam jets/high-pressure washers
Do not perform an under chassis wash or
motor wash with steam jets or high-pres-
sure washers.
When using steam jets or high-pressure wash-
ers, ensure that you maintain a sufficient dis-
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