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Battery Statement
Battery Statement Status of
Charge
To avoid problems with ignition and/or
the electrical system in general when
you are driving, the battery charge
status is constantly maintained and
guaranteed by the vehicle's recharge
circuit; the main component of which
is the alternator. This circuit is only
able to supply voltage to the battery
when the vehicle is travelling.
The warning light
on the
instrument cluster, will indicate any
malfunctions in the recharge circuit or
an insufficient battery charge status
(shown in figure).
The amount of voltage that is supplied
to the battery to maintain the charge
status also depends on the amount of
charge absorbed by the systems used
in the vehicle, for example: the air
conditioning system, the lights,
windshield wipers, the audio system
etc. In addition to this, even the traffic
conditions you are driving in can
influence the amount of charge
produced: if, for example, you are
travelling on the highway, the
alternator supplies more voltage to
the battery, whilst in heavy traffic,
where the vehicle is continually
stopping and starting, the alternator
provides less charge. This also applies
for the amount of electrical charge
stored in the battery to power other
electrical devices whilst the vehicle is
travelling.
The vehicle is fitted with advanced
electronic systems, such as, for
example, the alarm system and various
electronic control modules, which
consume power even when the
ignition switch is in the
OFF position
and the vehicle is not being used.
Therefore, it is fundamental that the
battery is properly charged to ensure
that the engine starts properly and
that all the electrical/electronic systems
in the vehicle work efficiently.
Maintaining Battery Charge
When the vehicle is not going to be
used for one week or more, or if you
travel approximately 16 km/10 miles
per day and/or 6000 km/4000 miles per
year, Maserati recommends connecting
the battery to a battery charger, to
save you the trouble of having to
recharge the battery. The battery
charger will keep the battery charged
properly and at the correct voltage
levels required by the systems and
devices in the car.
Before using the battery charger,
carefully follow the instructions
provided. To connect the device to the
battery, see “Battery Recharge” in
“Maintenance-Free Battery” of this
section.
If you do not use a battery charger to
prevent the battery from going flat
when you are not going to use the
vehicle for long periods of time, you
need to check and recharge the
battery at least once every three weeks
(or if you travel approximately 16
km/10 miles per day and/or
6000 km/4000 miles per year). Please
note that allowing the battery to go
flat repeatedly can cause premature
wear on the internal cells and greatly
reduce their life, leading to problems
with the ignition system and other
electrical/electronic systems.
The
Maserati Service Network is
available to advise you on how to
Maintenance and Care
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