Mini CLUBMAN, Owner'S Manual

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vehicle type should be installed in your ve-
hicle. Information on compatible vehicle
batteries is available at your dealer’s serv-
ice center.
Register the battery to the vehicle
The manufacturer of the vehicle recom-
mends that you have a dealer's service cen-
ter or another qualified service center or re-
pair shop register the vehicle battery to the
vehicle after the battery has been changed.
Once the battery has been registered again,
all comfort features will be available with-
out limitation and any Check Control mes-
sages displayed which relate to comfort fea-
tures will disappear.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi-
ciently charged to guarantee that the bat-
tery remains usable for its full service life.
A discharged battery is indicated by
a red indicator light.
Charge the battery when acceleration is in-
sufficient.
The following circumstances can have a
negative effect on the performance of the
battery:
– Frequent short-distance drives.
– Stationary periods of more than one
month.
Safety information
NOTICE
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle
battery via sockets or cigarette lighters in
the vehicle may overload or damage the
12 V electrical system. There is a risk of
damage to property, among other potential
damage. Only connect battery chargers for
the vehicle battery to the jump-start termi-
nals in the engine compartment.
Charging the battery
Charge the battery only when the engine is
off and via the jump-start terminals, refer to
page 294 , in the engine compartment.
Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual
settings updated, for example:
– Memory function: store the positions
again.
– Time: update.
– Date: update.
– Glass sunroof: initialize the system.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair
shop or take them to a collection point.
Maintain the filled battery in an upright po-
sition for transport and storage. Secure the
battery so that it does not tip over during
transport.
Fuses
Safety information
Warning
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is a
risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a
blown fuse. Do not replace a nonworking
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