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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1289 (GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR)12 AUXILIARY CABLE61 12 ... GENERAL INFORMATION ON INTELLIGENT BATTERY SENSOR (IBS)
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

61 12 ... General Information On Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 61 12 ... General Information On Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
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NOTE:

Do not connect continuous trickle charger to the cigarette lighter. 

The cigarette lighter is powered by the rear distribution box via a relay. This relay drops out after terminal 15 OFF. This means that a continuous trickle charger connected to the cigarette lighter is disconnected from the battery.

Charge the battery via the jump-start connection points. Only then can the power supply be registered by the vehicle.

WARNING: Danger of destruction in event of mechanical strain 
  • Do not introduce any additional connections at the battery negative terminal.
  • Do not modify the grounding cable.

    The grounding cable also serves to dissipate heat.

  • Do not establish any connection between the IBS and the sensor screw.
  • Do not use force when disconnecting the pole shoe from the battery terminal:
    • Do not pull on the grounding cable.
    • Do not place any tools under the IBS to lever off the pole shoe.
  • Do not use IBS connections as levers.
  • Use a torque wrench and set tightening torque in accordance with repair instructions.
  • Do not release or tighten down sensor screw (screw with Torx head).
  • Avoid contact between IBS and ground.
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