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Charging System

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.

Generator Specification
All MINI COOPER (COOPER S) Generators are 120 Amp Valeo.
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