Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual page 298

Maintenance and Care
ignition switch is in the OFF position
and the vehicle is not being used.
Therefore, it is fundamental that the
battery is properly charged to ensure
that the engine starts properly and
that all the electrical/electronic systems
in the vehicle work efficiently.
Maintaining Battery Charge
When the vehicle is not going to be
used for one week or more, or if you
travel less than approximately 10 miles
/ 16 km per day and/or 4,000 miles /
6,000 km per year, Maserati
recommends connecting the battery to
a battery charger, to save you the
trouble of having to recharge the
battery. The battery charger will keep
the battery charged properly and at
the correct voltage levels required by
the systems and devices in the car.
Before using the battery charger,
carefully follow the instructions
provided. To connect the device to the
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battery, see "Battery Recharge" in
"Maintenance-Free Battery" of this
section.
If you do not use a battery charger to
prevent the battery from going dead
when you are not going to use the
vehicle for long periods of time, you
need to check and recharge the
battery at least once every three weeks
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(or if you travel less than
approximately 10 miles / 16 km per day
and/or 4,000 miles / 6,000 km per year).
Please note that allowing the battery
to go dead repeatedly can cause
premature wear on the internal cells
and greatly reduce their life, leading
to problems with the ignition system
and other electrical/electronic systems.
An Authorized Maserati Dealer is
available to advise you on how to
recharge you battery correctly and
give you useful information on battery
care and maintenance.
NOTE:
An Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with any information
about the Maserati approved "Battery
Charger and Conditioner", available in
the Genuine Accessories range.
WARNING!
The process of charging or recharging
the battery produces hydrogen, a
dangerous gas that can explode and
cause serious injuries. When charging
or recharging the battery, follow the
recommended precautions at all times:
• always charge or recharge the
battery in a well-ventilated
environment;
• never charge or recharge a battery
that has frozen: it can explode due
to hydrogen trapped inside the ice
crystals;
• ensure that any sparks or open
flames are kept well away from the
battery while it is charging;
• before using a charger to charge or
maintain the battery charge status,
carefully follow the instructions
provided to ensure the charger is
connected to the battery safely and
correctly.
Restarting the Vehicle
Before restarting the vehicle after a
long period of inactivity, we
recommend that you carry out the
following operations.
• Check the tires for pressure and for
any damages, cuts or cracks. If this is
the case, have them replaced.
• Do not dry-rub the external surface
of the vehicle.
• Visually inspect if there are any fluid
leaks (oil, brake and clutch fluid,
engine coolant etc.).