Battery Status And Maintenance - Maserati GranTurismo 2024 Owner's Manual

• Return the blade to its original position
on the windshield.
• Turn the multifunction lever to one of
the automatic settings (see chapter
"Wipers and Washers Control" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls") and move the ignition device
in ON position: the wiper arms will
return to the resting position.
NOTE:
Due to the difficulty of this operation,
we recommend that you contact
an Authorized Maserati Dealer for
replacement of the blades.
Battery Status and
Maintenance
This vehicle is equipped with a 12 V
sealed type maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
NOTE:
All the descriptions/operations of this
chapter refer only to the 12 V battery
which will be simply called "battery".
WARNING!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid
solution and can burn or damage the
eyes. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do
not lean with the face over a battery.
If acid splashes in eyes or on skin,
flush the area immediately with large
amounts of water.
• Battery gas is flammable and
explosive. Keep flame or sparks away
from the battery. Do not use a booster
battery or any other booster source
with an output greater than 12 Volts.
Do not allow cable clamps to touch
each other.
•
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
Maintenance and Care
compounds. Wash hands after
handling the battery.
•
The battery in this vehicle has a vent
hose that should not be disconnected
and should only be replaced with a
component of the same type (vented).
NOTE:
Remote battery terminals for start are
located in the engine compartment
for jump starting to be used with an
auxiliary battery or a battery from
another vehicle (see "Auxiliary Jump-
Start Procedure" chapter in section "In
an Emergency").
Battery State of Charge
To avoid problems with ignition and/or
the electrical system in general when
you are driving, the battery charge
status is constantly maintained and
guaranteed by the vehicle's recharge
circuit; the main component of which is
the alternator. This circuit is only able to
supply voltage to the battery when the
vehicle is traveling.
The warning light on the instrument
cluster, will indicate any malfunctions
in the recharge circuit or an insufficient
battery charge status (example in figure).
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