Mini Cooper 2002, Owner'S Manual

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OVERVIEW
REPAIRS
OPERATION
CONTROLS
DATA
INDEX
BATTERY
Location in the MINI COOPER
The battery is located in the engine
compartment.
Exact location, see page 87.
Location in the MINI COOPER S
The battery is located in the luggage
compartment under the floor mat.
Battery care
The battery is absolutely maintenance-free,
that is, the original electrolyte will normally
last for the service life of the battery under
moderate climatic conditions.
For all questions regarding the
battery, please consult your MINI
center.
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Charging the battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via
the terminals in the engine compartment
with the engine switched off, see "Jump-
starting" on page 113.
Whenever working on the electrical
system, disconnect the cable from
the negative terminal of the battery.
Failure to do this could result in fire hazards
or injury due to short circuits.
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Return used batteries to a recycling
point or your MINI center. Maintain
the battery in an upright position for trans-
port and storage. Secure the battery to
prevent it from tilting during transport.
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