Mini Countryman owners manual page 221

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MOBILITY Care Care Vehicle equipment External care In this chapter, all production, country, and Washing your vehicle optional equipment that is offered in the model range is described. Equipment is also described Especially during the winter months the that is not available because of, for example, vehicle should be frequently washed. Dirt selected options or country version. This also and road salt can damage the vehicle.< applies to safety related functions and systems.After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise, water can reduce braking efficiency over the Car-care products short term and the brake rotors can corrode.< Regular cleaning and care helps to maintain the Regularly open the hood and clear out any value of your MINI. debris such as leaves that may have collected in the region of the windshield. The manufacturer of your MINI recommends using manufacturer-approved products to clean Car washes and care for your vehicle. Preference should be given to cloth car washes. Your MINI dealer would be pleased to advise Do not use automatic high-pressure car you on cleaning and care products and services washes; otherwise, water may drip into for your MINI. the vehicle around the windows.< The ingredients of original MINI Care Prod-Before driving into the car wash, check if the sys- ucts have been tested, and the products tem is suitable for your MINI. Observe the fol- have been tested in the laboratory and in prac-lowing points: tice. They offer optimum care and protection for > Vehicle dimensions, page246 your vehicle.< Do not use any cleansers containing alco-> If necessary: fold in the outside mirrors, hol or solvents as these may cause dam-page44 age.< > Maximum permissible tire width Cleaning agents may contain hazardous Avoid car washes with tracks higher than or health-damaging substances. Follow 4in/10cm; otherwise, the chassis could the warning and hazard instructions on the be damaged.< packaging. For interior cleaning, always open Preparations for driving into the car wash: the doors or windows of the vehicle. > Unscrew the rod antenna. Do not use any products that are not intended for cleaning the vehicle.< > Deactivate the rain sensor to prevent unin- tentional wiping. > Deactivate rear window wiper and protect it from damage. Ask the car wash operator about measures that can be taken to protect the wipers. 220 Online Edition for Part no. 01402917368 - © 10/12 BMW AG

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