Vehicle storage – Mini 2012 Coupe Roadster Convertible User Manual

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MOBILITY

Care

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Clean upholstery up to the seams. Do not
rub forcefully.

Velcro fasteners on pants or other items of
clothing can damage seat covers. Make

sure that all Velcro fasteners are closed.

Leather/leather coverings

The leather processed by the manufac-
turer of your MINI is a high-quality natural

product. Light variations in the grain is one of
the typical properties of natural leather.

Dust and road grit in the pores and folds of the
leather have an abrasive effect, leading to
increased wear and causing the leather surface
to become brittle prematurely. Use a cloth or
vacuum cleaner to remove dust on a regular
basis.
Especially when the leather has a light color, it
should be cleaned regularly since it tends to get
heavily soiled.
Treat the leather twice a year using a leather
lotion since dirt and grease will gradually attack
the leather's protective layer.

Carpets/floor mats

Keep floor mats, carpet, and other objects
out of the movement range of the pedals;

otherwise, they may inhibit the function of the
pedals during driving.
Do not place additional floor mats onto an exist-
ing one or onto other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved for
the vehicle and can be appropriately fastened.
Make sure that the floor mats are securely fas-
tened again after they have been removed, e.g.
for cleaning.

Floor mats can be removed to be cleaned.
If the carpets are very dirty, clean with a microfi-
ber cloth and water or an interior cleaner. When
doing so, rub forward and back in the driving
direction; otherwise, the carpet may become
matted.

Interior plastic parts

These include:

Plastic surfaces

Lamp glass

Display panes

Mat parts

Only clean with water and, if necessary, solvent-
free plastic cleaners.

Do not use solvents such as alcohol, lac-
quer thinner, cold cleaners, fuel, or similar,

as these will damage the surfaces.

Decorative strips

Only clean decorative strips with moist cloths.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

Safety belts

Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.

Do not clean chemically, as this may
destroy the webbing.

Displays

To clean displays, such as the radio or display
elements, use an anti-static microfiber cloth.

Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
the display as this can cause damage.

Do not use chemical or abrasive house-
hold cleaning agents. Keep fluids of any

kind away from the device. Surfaces or electrical
components may otherwise become corroded
or damaged.

CD/DVD drives

Do not use cleaning CDs as this could
damage parts of the drive.

Vehicle storage

If you park your vehicle longer than three
months, ask your Mini dealer to advise you.