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In an Emergency
• Take strap out of its seat.
• With the tip of a screwdriver press
the clip shown in the picture box
and lift the strap up to release
the transmission from the P (Park)
position. The new position will allow
vehicle moving and towing.
• Release the parking brake only when
the vehicle is securely connected to a
tow vehicle.
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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 positive and negative
terminal clamps and are identified by
the sheath color (red = positive, black
= negative).
NOTE:
An Authorized Maserati Dealer 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!
•
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.
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