Maserati MC20 2023 - Auxiliary Jump-Start Procedure

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In an Emergency
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the
drive wheels may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle in N (Neutral) mode for
at least one minute after every five
rocking-motion cycles. This will minimise
overheating and reduce the risk of
transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive drive
wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the drivetrain and tires. A
tire could explode and injure someone.
Do not spin your vehicle's wheels
continuously without stopping when you
are stuck and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
Auxiliary Jump-Start
Procedure
If your vehicle has a 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).
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!
•
Always perform jump-starting
operations with appropriate tools and
environmental conditions, taking all
necessary precautions.
•
Do not attempt jump-starting if the
discharged battery is frozen.
•
To avoid the risk of explosion or fire,
do not approach the battery with
open flames or cigarettes that could
generate sparks.
NOTE:
If you need to disconnect the battery
from the vehicle electrical system, see
"Battery Status and Maintenance" in
section "Maintenance and Care").