Care, Car-care products, External care – Mini 2011 Countryman User Manual

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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 Care Prod-
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.

Do not use any cleansers containing alco-
hol or solvents as these may cause dam-

age.

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.

External care

Washing your vehicle

Especially during the winter months the
vehicle should be frequently washed. Dirt

and road salt can damage the 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.

Car washes

Preference should be given to cloth car washes.

Do not use automatic high-pressure car
washes; otherwise, water may drip into

the vehicle around the windows.

Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys-
tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol-
lowing points:

Vehicle dimensions, page

159

If necessary: fold in the outside mirrors,
page

Maximum permissible tire width

Avoid car washes with tracks higher than
4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the chassis could

be damaged.

Preparations for driving into the car wash:

Unscrew the rod antenna.

Deactivate the rain sensor

to prevent unin-

tentional wiping.

Deactivate rear window wiper and protect it
from damage. Ask the car wash operator
about measures that can be taken to protect
the wipers.

Remove additional attachments, e.g. spoil-
ers or telephone antennas, if there is a pos-
sibility that they could be damaged.

Automatic transmission

Before driving into the car wash, make sure that
the vehicle can roll:

Place the remote control, even with Comfort
Access, in the ignition lock.

Move the selector lever to position N.

Release the parking brake.

Switch off the engine.

Insert the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.