Internal care – Mini 2011 Countryman User Manual

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Light-alloy wheels*

The system produces brake dust that collects on
the light alloy wheels. Clean them regularly with
acid-free wheel cleaner.

Do not use aggressive, acid-containing,
highly alkaline, or abrasive cleansers or

steam jets hotter than 140

7/606 as they may

cause damage.

External sensors

Keep the outside sensors on the vehicle
such as the Park Distance Control clean

and ice-free to ensure that they function prop-
erly.

Internal care

Upholstery/fabrics

Regularly use a vacuum cleaner to remove sur-
face dirt.
In case of serious spots such as liquid stains, use
a soft sponge or lint-free microfiber cloth and
suitable interior cleaners. Observe the instruc-
tions on the packaging.

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.