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Maintenance and Care
• Lift, release and lift again the lever
located under the driver lower side
of the dashboard to initialize the
electric parking brake. Following this
operation the warning light on the
instrument cluster will turn off.
• Start the engine and perform the end-
stop learning of EPS, steering fully to
the left and then to the right. The EPS
failure warning light should disappear
on the instrument cluster.
CAUTION!
•
Every time the battery is reconnected,
wait at least 30 seconds with the
ignition device turned to ON before
starting the engine, in order to allow
the electronic system that manages
the motor-driven throttles to run a
self-learning cycle. At the same time,
you can run the date and time set up
procedure for the MIA.
•
Every time the battery is reconnected
the warning light (United
States market) or (Canadian
market) and flash for about 10
seconds and then go off.
Useful Advice to Extend Battery
Life
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 (such as radio, hazard
warning lights, fan, etc.).
CAUTION!
If the battery charge remains below
50% for a long period of time, it will
be damaged due to sulfation; its
performance and starting power will be
reduced and it will be more subject to
freezing.
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 when the ignition
device is off. This applies above all if
these devices have been retrofitted
("Aftermarket" services). If the vehicle is
not used for long periods of time, please
see "Vehicle Stored for Long Periods" in
this section
Battery Recharge
WARNING!
The process of charging or recharging
the battery produces hydrogen, a
flammable gas that can explode and
cause serious injuries. When charging
or recharging the battery, follow the
recommended precautions at all times.
•
Before using a charger device always
check that this tool is suitable for
the installed battery, with constant
voltage (lower than 14.0 V) and low
amperage (maximum limit 15 A).
•
Recharge the battery in a well-
ventilated environment.
•
Never charge or recharge a frozen
battery.
•
Ensure that any sparks or open flames
are kept well away from the battery
while it is charging.
•
Before using a charger to charge or
maintain the battery charge status,
carefully follow the instructions
provided to ensure the charger is
connected to the battery safely and
correctly.
Is possible to recharge the battery
without disconnecting the cables of the
vehicle electrical system.
• To access the battery remove the
lateral side covers and the luggage
compartment container (see paragraph
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