Mini 2010 Clubman User Manual

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Steam jets/high-pressure washers

When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-

cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed
a temperature of 140

7/60 6.

If the distance is too close, the pressure too high,
or the temperature too high, parts of the vehicle
can be damaged, or water can penetrate.
Observe the operating instructions for high-
pressure washers.

Do not spray sensors such as Park Dis-
tance Control with high-pressure washers

for a long time or at a distance of less than
1 ft/30 cm.

Manual washing

Use a great deal of water and, if necessary, car
shampoo when washing your car by hand. Clean
the vehicle with a sponge or a washing brush
applying a slight amount of pressure.

Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or turn off the ignition

to prevent unintentional wiping.

Observe local regulations regarding wash-
ing vehicles by hand.

Headlamps

Do not wipe dry and do not use abrasive or cor-
rosive cleaning agents. Remove dirt and con-
tamination, such as insects, by soaking with
shampoo and then washing with plenty of
water.
Do not remove accumulated ice and snow with
an ice scraper; use window deicers instead.

Windows

Clean the outside and inside of the windows and
mirrors with a window cleaner.

Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners
containing quartz.

Wiper blades

Clean with soapy water and change regularly to
prevent the formation of streaks.

Wax, preservatives and dirt on the win-
dows cause streaks when the windshield

wipers are on, and can cause premature wear of
the wiper blades and interfere with the rain sen-
sor.

Paintwork, care

Regular care helps your vehicle retain its value
and protects the paint from the long-term
effects of aggressive substances.
In some regions, environmental factors can
affect the vehicle paintwork and damage it. It is
therefore important to adjust the frequency and
extent of vehicle care correspondingly.
Immediately remove aggressive materials such
as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap or
bird droppings to prevent damage to the paint-
work.

Removing paintwork damage

Depending on the severity of the damage,
immediately repair stone damage or

scratches to prevent rusting.

The manufacturer of the MINI recommends
repairing paint damage professionally according
to factory specifications with original MINI
paints.

Preservation

Preservation is necessary when water no longer
beads on the clean paint surface. To preserve
the paint, only use preservatives that contain
carnauba or synthetic waxes.

Rubber seals

Only treat with water or rubber care products.

Do not use silicon sprays or other silicon-
containing care products on rubber seals;

otherwise, noise and damage could occur.

Chrome parts*

Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radiator
grill and door handles with copious quantities of
water and, if necessary, a shampoo additive,
especially when contaminated with road salt.
For additional treatment, use chrome polish.