2018 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Driving
into
a
vehicle
wash
with
a
Steptronic
transmission
In vehicle washes, the vehicle must be able to
roll freely.
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 88.
Some vehicle washes do not permit persons in
the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from
the outside when in selector lever position N. A
signal is sounded when an attempt is made to
lock the vehicle.
Driving
out
of
a
vehicle
wash Ensure that the vehicle key is in the car.
Start the engine, refer to page 73.
Headlights Do not rub wet headlights dry and do not use
abrasive or acidic cleaning agents.
Soak areas that have been dirtied, for instance from insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.
Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice
scraper.
After
washing
the
vehicle After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced. The heat generated during
braking dries brake discs and brake pads and
protects them against corrosion.
Completely remove all residues on the win~ dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper
blade wear.
Vehicle
care
Vehicle
care
products
General
information MINI recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from MINI. Suitable careproducts are available from a dealer

top enclosed in its case for a long period of
time. Do not fold up the convertible top or stow it in its case when it is wet or icy.'

Safety
informationNOTE
Open Velcron fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is a risk of damage to property. Ensure that any
Velcron fasteners are closed. '

Carpets
and
floor
matsWARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and can~ not enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor
mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can
be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear~
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were re~
moved, for instance for cleaning. '

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