Maserati Ghibli - Auxiliary Jump-Start Procedure

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In an Emergency
Auxiliary Jump-Start
Procedure
If your vehicle has a 12 V 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.
NOTE:
The Maserati Service Network can
provide you with information about
the "Maserati Jumper Cables Kit",
available in the "Genuine Accessories"
range.
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, a booster pack
or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 14 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.
•
If the battery is completely
discharged when the windows are
fully raised, open the door with the
utmost care; do not close the door
again until it is possible to lower the
window.
WARNING!
•
Using booster packs that have not
been checked, which could therefore
release a too high charging voltage
(higher than 14 V), in extreme
environmental conditions (for
example: closed areas or without
proper ventilation and temperatures
higher than 50°C/122°F or lower
than -20°C/-4°F) create the right
conditions for ignition which could
then cause the battery to explode.
Therefore you shall always perform
jump-starting operations using
the adequate tools and in the best
environmental conditions, taking all
necessary precautions.
•
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.