Battery - Ferrari 458 Italia Owner's Manual

Battery

The battery is located in the passenger compartment behind the
passenger side footrest.
Checking the battery
Warning
The battery does not need topping up with distilled water or
sulphuric acid.
Warning
The battery must only be removed from the vehicle by the
Ferrari Service Network.
Warning
Do not place the battery near sources of heat, sparks or naked
flames.
The vehicle is equipped with a sealed lead acid battery that does
not require maintenance.
• Periodically check that the terminals and pins are clean and firmly
secured.
• Visually inspect the outer casing for any cracks.
• If the battery overcharges, it will wear out quickly. Have the
vehicle electrical system checked if the battery tends to discharge
easily.
Advice for Emergency Situations
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Disconnecting the battery
Before disconnecting the battery, deactivate the electronic alarm
using the remote control.
Warning
Never disconnect the battery from the electrical system when
the engine is running.
Before disconnecting the battery, lower the side windows by at
least 2-3 centimetres (0.8-1.2. in.) to avoid damaging the strips
when opening and closing the doors.
Warning
When the battery is connected and charged, this operation is
automatically performed when the doors are opened and closed.
The windows must remain lowered until the charged battery is
reconnected. If the battery is discharged and the windows are
fully up, only open the doors when strictly necessary and take
great care; do not close them again until the windows can be
lowered.
Important note
We recommend using the battery conditioner if the vehicle is
going to left unused for a long period.
To cut off the power supply from the battery to the electrical
system, use the quick release C on the left side of the battery. Use
the locking lever to loosen the terminal.