Care
174
Do not use aggressive, acid-containing
highly alkaline or abrasive cleansers or
steam jets above 1407/606 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
properly.<
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*
You can use a vacuum cleaner on carpets and
floor mats, or clean them with interior cleaners
when they are very dirty.
Floor mats can be removed to be cleaned. When
putting the floor mats, back in, make sure that
the seat rails do not extend over the floor mats
as this may damage them.
Lint on floor mats arises from manufacturing
and can be removed by repeated vacuuming.
Interior plastic parts
These include:
>Plastic surfaces
>Lamp glass
>Display panes
>Matte 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.<
From A to Z
208
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation88
Output, refer to Engine
data192
Outside temperature
display55
– changing unit of measure60
– on onboard computer60
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control87
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature55
P
Paintwork, care173
Park Distance Control PDC70
Parking
– vehicle47
Parking aid, refer to Park
Distance Control PDC70
Parking brake47
– indicator lamp13
Parking lamps, replacing
bulb178
Parking lamps/low beams82
Partition net99
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle4
"Pathway lighting"83
Pathway lighting82
"PDC"71
Personal Profile26
"Perspective"122
Pinch protection system
– windows36
Plastic parts, care174
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control88
Position
– displaying128
– storing116
Power failure184
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to
Windows35"Presets" on the
radio135,141
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM76
Pressure monitoring, tires73
– Flat Tire Monitor73
Pressure, tires158
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows36
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor73R
Radio
– autostore136
– controls132
– HD Radio138
– sampling stations136
– satellite radio140
– selecting the frequency
manually136
– selecting
waveband132,135
– station search136
– stations with best
reception136
– storing stations137
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– tuning to station135
– volume133
Radio key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Radio position, refer to Radio
readiness46
Radio readiness46
– switched off46
– switched on46
Rain sensor51
"Random all" for audio
mode146
"Random directory" for audio
mode146
"Random", random order146
Range, refer to Cruising
range56Reading lamps85
Rear door, refer to
Clubdoor31
Rear doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
Rear double doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
Rear fog lamp84
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulb180
Rear lamps
– bulb replacement179
Rear lamps, refer to Tail
lamps179
Rear seat backrest, folding98
Rear seats
– folding the backrests98
Rear window heating88
Rearview mirror, refer to
Mirrors40
Receiving level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Reception
– radio station138
Recirculated-air mode87
Recirculation of air, refer to
Recirculated-air mode87
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest38
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch68
Refueling156
Releasing
– bonnet166
Remote control26
– battery renewal34
– convenient access32
– garage door opener89
– malfunctions29,34
– service data170
– splitdoor29
"Repeat directory" for audio
mode146
"Repeat track" for audio
mode146
Replacement remote
control26
