Maserati Quattroporte Automatic 2009, Руководство пользователя

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Battery
The fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with
the skin and eyes. Do not approach the
battery with open flames or possible
sources of sparks: risk of explosion
and fire.
Batteries contain substances that are
very harmful to the environment. To
replace the battery, please contact
your local Authorized Maserati Dealer,
where the battery will be disposed of
in full compliance with the regulations
in force and in an environment-
friendly manner.
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
WARNING: Incorrect assembly of
electrical and electronic accessories can
cause serious damage to the vehicle.
WARNING: Ventilation hose: The
battery generates hydrogen gas, which
is flammable and explosive. The
battery is fitted with a ventilation hose
which vents hydrogen gas out of the
battery compartment throught a
ventilation opening in the bottom of
this compartment. If the battery must
be replaced, it is essential that the
ventilation hose is properly connected
to the battery and that it is routed
through the ventilation opening
provided.
Be sure the ventilation hose is free of
the debris. Only use replacement
batteries equipped with a ventilation
hose. Consult your local Authorized
Maserati Dealer.
Useful advice for extending the
life of the battery
When parking the vehicle, make sure
that the doors, front, rear lids and flaps
are properly closed. All interior lights
should be off.
When the engine is turned off, do not
keep the connected devices switched
on for a long time (for example the
radio, the hazard warning lights, the
fan, etc.).
WARNING: If the battery charge
remains below 50% for a long period
of time, it will be damaged due to
sulphating; its performance and
starting power will be reduced and it
will be more subject to freezing (this
can happen even at 14°F / -10°C).
We recommend you to have the
battery charge condition checked,
preferably at the beginning of the cold
season, to prevent the electrolyte from
freezing.
This check should be carried out more
frequently if the vehicle is used mainly
for short trips or if it is equipped with
power absorbing devices that remain
permanently on even if when the
ignition key is removed. This applies
above all if these devices have been
retrofitted ("After market" services).
If the vehicle is not used for long
periods of time, please refer to the
section “If the vehicle is not used for
long periods”, in this section.
WARNING: If additional systems have
to be fitted in the vehicle, there is the
risk of creating dangerous connections
on the electric wiring, in particular if
the safety devices are involved.
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