Battery: Description and Operation

The Battery
The Battery location is dependent on model variation.
- MINI COOPER - Battery is located in the engine compartment
- MINI COOPER S - Battery is located in the rear luggage compartment with BST (Battery Safety Terminal).


All batteries used in the MINI are sealed for life and are maintenance free. A battery condition indicator which shows three battery states is located on top of the battery. The battery condition states are:

- Green - Battery is in good state of charge.
- Dark (Turning to Black) - Battery requires charging.
- Clear (Light Yellow) - Battery must be replaced.

Battery Specification
MINI COOPER and MINI COOPER S batteries are 12 volt 55 AH Maintenance Free batteries.