MINI COOPER S Manual De Instrucciones página 25

WHEEL-CHANGING
Jacking up the vehicle
Before jacking up the vehicle fit the corre-
sponding supports, to avoid damage to the
side sill.
The supports are delivered with the vehicle.
Please bring them along to any workshop
appointment.
Tightening the wheel studs
Tightening torque: 140 Nm or 103 lb ft
Lockable wheel studs
On the MINI COOPER S with John Cooper
Works GP Kit, the wheel studs do not come
with cover caps.
CARE OF THE VEHICLE
Car wash
Do not put the MINI COOPER S with
John Cooper Works GP Kit through
any automatic car wash, otherwise the rear
spoiler and tailgate will be damaged.
Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure
washer to clean the roof area carrying the
serial number or the rear spoiler connec-
tion to the rear window, otherwise damage
could occur.<
Alloy wheels
Your MINI is fitted with low-weight alloy
wheels. Treat these with MINI wheel clean-
ing gel. For comprehensive removal of
brake dust, your MINI Service offers a spe-
cial cleaning brush with various tops.
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