Battery – Mini 2003 Cooper User Manual

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BATTERY

Location in the MINI COOPER

The battery is located in the engine com-
partment.

Exact location, see page

Location in the MINI COOPER S

The battery is located in the cargo area
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 bat-
tery, please consult your MINI

Dealer.

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

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Whenever working on the electrical
system, disconnect the cable from

the negative terminal of the battery. Fail-
ure to do this could result in fire hazards or
injury due to short circuits.

Disposal

Return used batteries to a recycling
point or your MINI Dealer. Maintain

the battery in an upright position for trans-
port and storage. Secure the battery to pre-
vent it from tilting during transport.

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