a risk of subsequent damages and related
safety risks.
Improperly performed work on the vehicle
paintwork can lead to a failure or fault
of components, e.g., the radar sensors, and
thereby result in a safety hazard.
Parts and accessories
The manufacturer of the vehicle recom-
mends the use of parts and accessory prod-
ucts approved by the manufacturer of the
MINI.
Approved parts and accessories, and advice
on their use and installation are available
from an authorized service center.
MINI parts and accessories were tested
by the manufacturer of the MINI for their
safety and suitability in MINI vehicles.
The manufacturer of the vehicle warrants
genuine MINI parts and accessories.
The manufacturer of the vehicle does not
evaluate whether each individual product
from another manufacturer can be used
with MINI vehicles without presenting a
safety hazard, even if a country-specific
official approval was issued. The manufac-
turer of the vehicle does not evaluate
whether these products are suitable for
MINI vehicles under all usage conditions.
California Proposition 65 Warning
For vehicles sold in California, the law re-
quires vehicle manufacturers to provide the
following warning:
Warning
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of Au-
tomobile components and parts, including
components found in the interior furnish-
ings in a vehicle, contain or emit chemi-
cals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and repro-
ductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer. Wash
your hands after handling. Used engine
oil contains chemicals that have caused
cancer in laboratory animals. Always pro-
tect your skin by washing thoroughly
with soap and water. For more informa-
tion go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/pass-
enger-vehicle.
Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals in-
cluding engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known
to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service the vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when
servicing the vehicle. For more informa-
tion go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/pass-
enger-vehicle.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publica-
tion thoroughly. The vehicle is covered by
the following warranties:
– New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
– Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
– Federal Emissions System Defect War-
ranty.
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