BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper User Manual

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CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

ner, heavy-duty grease remover, fuel or
similar

>Wood paneling

Please clean wood paneling and other
wood parts only with a damp cloth. Dry
off with a soft cloth

>Safety belts:

Only clean using mild soap, leaving the
belts fitted.
Do not dry clean, as the fabric can be
destroyed.
Always roll up safety belts only when
dry.
Dirty safety belts prevent unrolling and
thus negatively affect safety

>Floor carpets and floor mats

If heavily soiled, clean using interior
cleaner. Floor mats can be removed to
allow the interior to be cleaned

>Wiper blades:

Clean with soapy water. Replace wiper
blades twice a year, before and after the
cold season. This is particularly impor-
tant on vehicles fitted with a rain sensor.

Caring for leather* and imitation
leather

The leather and imitation leather used by
the manufacturer of your MINI are high
quality products processed using state-of-
the-art methods and will retain their qual-

ity level for many years if cared for prop-
erly.

Regular cleaning and care are necessary, as
dust and road dirt scratch in pores and
creases and lead to heavy wear as well as
premature brittleness of the leather and
imitation leather surface.
This is why you should use a cloth or vac-
uum cleaner to remove dust on a regular
basis.

Since dirt and oil slowly destroy the protec-
tive layer of the leather and imitation
leather, a treatment with a leather care
product is necessary twice a year. This pre-
serves the quality of the leather and pre-
vents electrostatic charging.

Cleaning agents can contain hazard-
ous or health-damaging substances.

For this reason, always observe the warn-
ings on the package. 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.

Care of the MINI Convertible's top

The appearance and service life of the con-
vertible top largely depend on the proper
care and operation of the convertible top.

You should therefore observe the following
notes in particular:
>Whenever possible, park your vehicle in

the shade to protect it from intense sun-
light

>Do not fold the convertible top when it is

wet, dirty or frozen; otherwise water
marks, moisture stains and chafing could
result

>If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed

area for a longer period of time, make
sure that there is sufficient ventilation

>Remove bird droppings immediately

because they have corrosive properties.

Never use spot removers, paint thin-
ner, solvents, cleaning fuel or similar

since these products can destroy the rubber
seals and cause leaks.