How do I get the radio to stay on while I am washing the car? I hate having to push the power button every 8 minutes or so to turn it back on. We have the comfort access package if that helps with a solution, if there is one.

 

I just leave the ignition on. If I remember correctly push the start button once.

Bill

 

Without your foot on the brake.

 

I have the manual. Won,t start (shouldn,t) w/o clutch pushed in.

Bill

 

or the brake depressed for an auto transmission. Page 39 of the manual. Simply hit the on button.
CN

 

It's not a good idea to listen to the radio, when washing and detailing your MINI. I did that and the radio ran the battery flat in a few hours! The battery is just too small. Now I use a boom box for radio entertainment, while detailing the MINI.

Dave