Mini CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual page 286

MOBILITY
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.
Charge the battery when acceleration is in-
sufficient.
The following circumstances can have a
negative effect on the performance of the
battery:
– Frequent short-distance drives.
– Stationary periods of more than one
month.
Safety information
NOTICE
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle
battery via sockets or cigarette lighters in
the vehicle may overload or damage the
12 V electrical system. There is a risk of
damage to property, among other potential
damage. Only connect battery chargers for
the vehicle battery to the jump-start termi-
nals in the engine compartment.
Charging the battery
Charge the battery only when the engine is
off and via the jump-start terminals, refer to
page 291, in the engine compartment.
Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual
settings updated, for example:
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– Memory function: store the positions
again.
– Time: update.
– Date: update.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair
shop or take them to a collection point.
Maintain the filled battery in an upright po-
sition for transport and storage. Secure the
battery so that it does not tip over during
transport.
Fuses
Safety information
Warning
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is a
risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a
blown fuse. Do not replace a nonworking
fuse with a substitute of another color or
amperage rating.