Internal care, Care – Mini 2010 Clubman User Manual

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Care

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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 above 140

7/60 6 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*

Floor mats can be removed to be cleaned.
If the floor carpet becomes heavily soiled, clean
with a microfiber cloth and water or textile
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.