Maserati Gransport, Owner'S Manual

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If the battery is fully discharged
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If the battery is fully
discharged
First of all, you are advised to carefully
read the Chapter “Maintenance”,
where a specific section illustrates the
precautions to take to prevent the
battery from discharging and to help
ensure long life.
WARNING: Before disconnecting the
battery, lower the side windows by at
least 1.5-2 in (4-5 centimeters), in order
to avoid damaging the strips when
opening and closing the doors. When
the battery is connected and loaded,
this operation is carried out
automatically upon opening and
closing the door. The windows must
remain lowered until the battery is
connected once again. If the battery
runs flat when the windows are fully
raised, open the door only if necessary
and taking utmost care. Do not close
the door if the window cannot be
lowered.
Starting with the auxiliary
battery
See the section "Starting the engine"
contained in the chapter "Using the
Vehicle".
WARNING: Under no circumstances
should a battery charger be used for an
emergency start-up: This could
damage the electronic systems,
particularly the control units
managing the ignition and fuel supply
functions.
Recharging the battery
You are advised to recharge the
battery slowly and at a low amperage
for about 24 hours.
Follow the below instructions:
1) Deactivate the electronic alarm
using the radio control.
2) Open the trunk and disconnect the
terminals of the electrical system from
the battery terminals.
WARNING: First disconnect the
negative pole terminal (-) then the
positive pole one (+).
3) Connect the recharger wires to the
battery terminals.
4) Switch on the recharger.
5) When the battery is recharged, turn
off the recharger before disconnecting
it from the battery.
6) Reconnect the terminals to the
battery poles, observing the polarity.
WARNING: First reconnect the positive
pole terminal (+) then the negative
pole one (-).
7) Check that the seats work correctly:
if not, carry out the “initialization”
procedures described in the section
“Seats”, contained in the chapter
“Before you drive”.
The fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with
the skin and eyes. The battery
recharging procedure must be carried
out in a ventilated environment away
from open flames or possible sources
of sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.