Ferrari 2006 F430 Spider, Руководство пользователя

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Battery master switch
The ground wire of the battery can be
disconnected by means of the master switch
located in the luggage compartment.
To disconnect the battery, turn the master
switch control lever counterclockwise and
remove it; it will remain attached to the
battery master switch by means of a cable.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the
vehicle is not used for long periods of time.
Consult the section “If the vehicle is stored for
long periods” in this chapter.
After removing the battery from the vehicle
or disconnecting it from the electrical
system by means of the master switch, when
reconnecting and before proceeding with
starting the engine wait at least 10 seconds
with the ignition key in position II to allow
the electronic system that controls the
motor-driven valves to run the self-learning
procedure.
Do not use battery chargers that
have to be connected through the
cigarette lighter.
Suggestions for optimal use of the
battery
• If the vehicle is used for less than 620 mi.
(1,000 km) a month or when it is used
only in urban areas, the battery charge
remains suffi cient for a maximum of
twenty days.
• If the vehicle is used for longer distances
in rural areas, the charge will remain
suffi cient for approximately forty days.
Beyond these terms it is advisable to
recharge the battery in order to be able to
start the vehicle when necessary.
If accessories that absorb power other than
those installed by Ferrari are fi tted on the
vehicle (e.g., cell phones, navigation systems,
satellite alarm systems etc.), the battery may
discharge faster and will have to be recharged
more frequently.
Battery charger (optional)
Upon request, the vehicle can be equipped
with a special connector to connect a
battery charger in order to keep the battery
charged and for emergency charging.
For instructions on the use of the device see the
“Carrozzeria Scaglietti” Owner’s Manual
and the instructions provided with the
charger.
Wait for the vehicle to reach its normal
operating temperature, therefore allowing
the various systems to perform their self
learning functions.
To reconnect the battery to the electrical
system, insert the control lever into the master
switch and turn it clockwise until it stops.
The self-learning process for the Motronic
ECUs works properly when the intake air
temperature is between 41 and 212 °F (5
and 100 °C). Therefore, always check that
the outside temperature falls within these
values before performing this operation.
Recharging the battery
The battery should be recharged
in a well-ventilated area and away
from any fl ammable materials. Batteries can
produce combustible gases. Do not smoke,
use open fl ames or create sparks near the
battery.
Proceed as follows, using a lead acid battery
charger:
• Disconnect the battery using the battery
master switch and disconnect the terminals
from the battery as described earlier.
• Connect the cables of the battery charger
to the battery posts.
• When the battery has been recharged,
reconnect the terminals to the battery
posts, fi rmly securing the terminal
screws, and restore the connection to the
electrical system by means of the battery
master switch.