Warning triangle, First-aid kit, Jump-starting – Mini 2003 Cooper User Manual

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WARNING TRIANGLE

FIRST-AID KIT

JUMP-STARTING

The warning triangle is located beneath the
luggage compartment cover.

Comply with legal requirements
requiring you to carry a hazard warn-

ing triangle in the vehicle.

The first-aid kit is located on the left in the
luggage compartment, behind the side
trim panel.

Some articles in the first-aid kit are
perishable. For this reason, check the

expiration dates of each of the items regu-
larly, and replace any whose expiration
dates have passed. Source: any pharmacy.
Comply with legislation requiring you to
carry a first-aid kit in the vehicle.

Do not use spray starter fluids to start
the engine.

When your battery is discharged, you can
use two jumper cables to start your vehicle
with power from the battery in a second
vehicle. Correspondingly you can help start
another vehicle. Only use jumper cables
with fully insulated handles on the termi-
nal clamps.

Do not touch live wiring and cables
on a running engine. There is a risk of

fatal injury if you do this. Carefully observe
the following instructions to avoid personal
injury and/or damage to either vehicle or
both vehicles.

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