Battery Remote Posts Position; Jump-Start Procedure - Maserati Levante Owner's Manual

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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").

Battery Remote Posts Position

For easier operation, remote battery
posts for jump-starting are located in
the engine compartment while the
battery is stored in the trunk.
After lifting the hood (see "Hood
Operation" in section "Before
Starting") the positive remote post (+)
and the negative remote post (–) are
shown in the picture and are easily
recognizable by the icons labeled on
the integrated power module.
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Jump-Start Procedure

WARNING!
• Stay clear of the radiator cooling fan
whenever the engine hood is raised.
It can start anytime the ignition
device is on. You could be injured by
the moving fan blades.
In an Emergency
•
Remove any metal jewelry such
as watch bands or bracelets that
might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously
injured.
• Do not allow the vehicles involved in
the jumpstarting operation to touch
each other as this could establish
a ground connection and cause
personal injury.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all
unnecessary electrical accessories.
• Set the parking brake, shift the
automatic transmission into P (Park)
and set the ignition device to OFF.
• If using another vehicle to jumpstart
the battery, park the vehicle within
the jumper cables reach and set the
parking brake and make sure the
ignition is off.
• Connect one terminal clamp of the
positive jumper cable to the positive
(+) remote post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery after lifting
the protection cap of the cable
indicated on the external side of the
integrated power module.
• Connect the opposite terminal clamp
of the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) post of the booster
battery.
• Connect one terminal clamp of
the negative jumper cable to the
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