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 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.<
Everything from A to Z
208
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket for
Onboard Diagnosis170
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications157
Odometer55
Oil consumption168
Oil level168
Oil, refer to Engine oil168
Oil types169
Old batteries, refer to
Disposal185
"On a new destination" in
Navigation114
"On destination"114
"On location"114
"Onboard info"57
Onboard monitor16
– adjusting brightness69
– changing date and time63
– changing language68
– confirming selection or
entry19
– displays, menus16
– menu guidance17
– operating principles16
– overview16
– selecting menu items19
– status information20
– symbols18
Onboard vehicle tool kit176
Opening and closing
– Comfort Access33
– from inside30
– from outside27
– using the door lock29
– using the remote control27
Opening and unlocking
– from inside30
Opening/closing the
splitdoor31
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Outlets
– refer to Ventilation87
Output, refer to Engine
data192Outside temperature
display55
– change units of measure60
– in the onboard computer60
Outside-air mode
– automatic climate control86
Overheated engine, refer to
Coolant temperature56
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 beams81
Partition net99
Parts and accessories, refer to
Your individual vehicle4
"Pathway lighting"82
Pathway lighting81
"PDC"71
Personal Profile26
"Perspective"122
Pinch protection system
– windows36
Plastic parts, care174
Pollen
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control87
Position
– displaying127
– storing116
Power failure185
Power windows35
Power windows, refer to
Windows35
"Presets" on the radio141
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM75Pressure monitoring, tires73
– Flat Tire Monitor73
Pressure, tires158
Protective function, refer to
Pinch protection system
– windows36
Puncture
– Flat Tire Monitor73
R
Radio
– autostore136
– controls132
– HD Radio138
– sampling stations136
– satellite radio140
– select waveband132,135
– selecting the frequency
manually136
– station search136
– storing stations137
– strongest stations136
– 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" during audio
playback146
"Random directory" during
audio playback146
Random play sequence146
Range, refer to Cruising
range56
Reading lamps84
Rear door, refer to
Clubdoor31
Rear doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
Rear double doors, refer to
Splitdoor31
