Maserati Ghibli, Owner'S Manual

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Auxiliary Jump-Start
Procedure
If your vehicle has a discharged
battery it can be jump-started using a
set of jumper cables and a battery of
another vehicle or by using a portable
battery booster. It is necessary to have
proper jumper cables in order to
connect the booster battery to the
remote posts of the discharged
battery. Booster cables have usually
positive and negative terminal clamps
and are identified by a different from
the sheath color (red = positive, black
= negative). Maserati provides on
request jumper cables created for its
models and content in a pratical case.
Jump-starting can be dangerous if
done improperly so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery
booster pack, follow the battery
manufacturer’s operating instructions
and precautions.
CAUTION!
• To jump start a vehicle do not use a
portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or
damage to the battery, starter
motor, alternator or electrical system
of the vehicle with the discharged
battery may occur.
• Do not use a battery charger for
emergency starting under any
circumstances. You could damage
the electronic systems, particularly
the control units managing the
ignition and fuel supply functions.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt jump-starting if the
discharged battery is frozen. It could
rupture or explode during jump start
and cause personal injury.
• Do not carry out this procedure if
you have not done it before:
incorrect manoeuvres can originate
high electrical discharges and even
cause the battery to explode.
• To avoid the risk of explosion or fire,
do not approach the battery with
open flames or cigarettes that could
generate sparks.
NOTE:
If you need to disconnect the battery
from the vehicle electrical system, see
“Maintenance — Free Battery” in
section 7).
Battery Remote Posts Position
For easier operation, remote battery
posts for jumpstarting are located in
the engine compartment while the
battery is stored in the boot.
Open the engine lid (see “Open and
Close the Engine Lid” in section 2) the
positive remote post (+) and the
negative remote post (-) are easily
recognizable by the icons labeled on
the integrated power module.
In an Emergency
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