Side scuttles
Individual side scuttles for clicking into the
side turn signals are available as original
Mini accessories.
Follow the assembly instructions.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for
the service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be
requested from a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Replacing the vehicle battery
General information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-
mends that you have a dealer’s service cen-
ter or another qualified service center or re-
pair shop register the vehicle battery to the
vehicle after the battery has been replaced.
Once the battery has been registered again,
all comfort features will be available with-
out restriction and any Check Control mes-
sages displayed which relate to comfort fea-
tures will disappear.
Safety information
NOTICE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair
vehicle functions. There is a risk of per-
sonal and property damage. Only vehicle
batteries that are compatible with your ve-
hicle type should be installed in your vehi-
cle. Information on compatible vehicle bat-
teries is available at your dealer’s service
center.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi-
ciently charged to guarantee that the bat-
tery remains usable for its full service life.
A discharged battery is indicated by
a red indicator light.
The battery may need to be charged in the
following cases:
– When making frequent short-distance
drives.
– If the vehicle is not used for more than a
month.
– Steptronic transmission: when parked
for long periods of time in selector lever
position D, R or N.
Safety information
NOTICE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board
network can be overloaded or damaged.
There is a risk of damage to property. Only
connect battery chargers for the vehicle
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