Mini 2008 Cooper User Manual

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agents or steam jets. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions.

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.

Rubber parts

Treat only 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.

Fine wood parts*

Clean fine wood trim and fine wood parts with a
damp cloth only. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

Plastic parts

These include:

Plastic surfaces

Headliner

Lamp glass

Display panes

Parts with matt black coating

Only clean with water and, if necessary, cleaning
agents for plastic materials. Do not dampen
seats or the headliner.

Do not use solvents such as alcohol, lac-
quer thinner, cold cleaners, fuel, or similar,

as these will damage the surfaces.

Safety belts

Dirty safety belts resist being reeled in and thus
compromise safety.

Do not dry clean, as the fabric can be
destroyed.

Only clean using mild soap, leaving the belts
installed.
Allow safety belts to be reeled in only when they
are dry.

Floor carpets and mats*

Floor mats can be removed to allow the vehicle
interior to be cleaned.
Clean with interior cleaner if very soiled.

Wiper blades

Clean with soapy water. Replace wiper blades
twice a year, before and after the cold season.
This is particularly important on vehicles fitted
with a rain sensor.

Displays

To clean the displays, e.g. of the onboard moni-
tor, etc., use a display cleaning cloth or a cloth
lightly moistened with water.

Do not use chemical or household clean-
ing agents. Keep fluids of any kind and

moisture away from the device. Surfaces and
components may otherwise become corroded
or damaged.

Leather care

The leather

used by the manufacturer of your

MINI is a high quality natural product processed
according to the latest methods in leather prep-
aration.
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.
Frequently clean the leather of dust using a cloth
or vacuum cleaner.
Treat the leather twice a year using a leather
care product as dirt and grease will gradually
attack the leather's protective layer. This pre-
serves the quality of the leather and prevents
electrostatic charges.

Vehicle storage

Your MINI Dealer will be glad to advise you on
what is important if the vehicle is to be decom-
missioned for longer than three months.