Auxiliary Jump-Start Procedure - Maserati Grecale 2022 Owner's Manual

In an Emergency
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
colour (red = positive, black = negative).
Maserati provides on request jumper
cables created for its models in a pratical
case.
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.
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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.
WARNING!
• Using booster packs that have not
been checked, which could therefore
release a too high charging voltage
(higher than 14 V), in extreme
environmental conditions (for
example: closed areas or without
proper ventilation and temperatures
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