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Maintenance and Care
The vehicle contains advanced
electronic systems, such as, for example,
the alarm system and various electronic
control modules, which consume power
even when the ignition device is in STOP
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.
To Disconnect the Battery
The battery is located on the inner
central side of the trunk compartment.
To access the battery it is necessary to
lift the ground coverage of the trunk
compartment (see chapter “Tool Kit” in
section “In an Emergency”) and remove
the battery cover.
CAUTION!
•
Before disconnecting the battery,
open the trunk lid. The trunk lid must
remain open until the charged battery
is reconnected.
•
Never disconnect the battery from the
electrical system when the engine is
running.
•
To temporarily disconnect the vehicle
electrical system from the battery,
simply remove the cable end with
quick coupling from the negative post (
–) of the battery.
•
If the battery needs to be removed
from its compartment, you must first
detach the terminal clamp to the
negative post (–) and then the other
terminal clamp to the positive post (+),
after removing the protective cover.
Battery posts are marked positive (+)
and negative (–) and are identified on
the battery case.
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