Maserati Levante 2021 Owner's Manual page 315

higher than 50°C/122°F or lower
than -20°C/-4°F) create the right
conditions for ignition which could
then cause the battery to explode.
Therefore you shall always perform
jump-starting operations using
the adequate tools and in the best
environmental conditions, taking all
necessary precautions.
•
Do not attempt jump-starting if the
discharged battery is frozen. It could
break or explode during jump start
and cause personal injury.
•
Do not carry out this procedure
if you have not done it before:
incorrect manoeuvres can originate
high electrical discharges and even
cause the battery to explode.
•
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 boot.
After lifting the hood (see "Open and
Close the Hood" 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.
3.8 V8
3.0 V6
In an Emergency
Jump-Start Procedure
WARNING!
•
Stay clear of the radiator cooling
fan whenever the hood is raised. It
can start anytime the ignition device
is on. You could be injured by the
moving fan blades.
• 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
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