BMW 2004 Mini Convertible Cooper ユーザーズマニュアル

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BATTERY

Storage location

MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER Convert-
ible:

The battery is located in the engine com-
partment. Exact location, refer to page

106

MINI COOPER S and MINI COOPER S Con-
vertible:

The battery is located in the luggage com-
partment 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. Your MINI
Dealer will be glad to advise you if you have
any questions regarding the battery.

Charging the battery

Only charge the battery in the vehicle via
the terminals in the engine compartment
with the engine switched off, refer to
'Jump-starting', page

134

ff.

Disposal

After replacing old batteries, return
the used batteries to your MINI

Dealer or to a recycling point. Maintain the
battery in an upright position for transport
and storage. Secure the battery to prevent
it from tilting during transport.

Power failure

After a temporary power failure, e.g. due to
a discharged battery, some of your vehicle's
equipment will function only to a limited
extent and must be reinitialized or read-
justed. Individual settings are also lost and
must be reprogrammed:
>Time:

Must be reset, refer to page

>Electric power windows:

Must be reinitialized, refer to page

>Radio

The stations must be reset, refer to the
Owner's Manual for Radio

>Navigation system

It may take some time for its operability
to be restored, refer to the Owner's Man-
ual for Navigation System.