Vehicle storage, Care – Mini 2011 Cooper Convertible User Manual

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Care

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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 radios or display ele-
ments, use a display cleaning cloth or a soft,
non-scratching, lint-free 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 are not going to drive your car for more
than three months, please ask for advice from
your MINI dealer or a workshop that works
according to MINI manufacturer specifications.