Mini 2003 Cooper - Manual (Page 124)

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BATTERY
Location in the MINI COOPER
The battery is located in the engine com-
partment.
Exact location, see page 92 .
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
124 .
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.
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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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