Battery - Ferrari F430 Owner's Manual

Battery

The battery is positioned in the passenger
compartment, behind the passenger
footrest.
The vehicle is equipped with a sealed
lead acid battery that does not require
maintenance.
The battery does not need refilling
with distilled water or sulphuric acid.
• To access the battery, undo the two
screws A under the mat at the top of the
passenger footrest panel.
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• Remove the panel slipping it off the
lower pins.
Periodically check that the terminals and
pins are clean and firmly secured.
Visually inspect the outer casing for any
cracks.
If the battery runs overcharged, it will wear
out quickly.
Have the electrical system of the vehicle
checked if the battery tends to discharge easily.
• To remove the battery from the vehicle,
disconnect it from the electric system
using the battery master switch.
• Detach the terminals from the battery
poles.
• Free it from the retaining bracket by
undoing the two nuts B.
• Detach the breather pipe C from the
outside of the battery.
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• Remove the battery from the passenger
compartment.
Keep the battery away from sources
of heat and do not use naked flames
or create sparks near it.
5 - Maintenance
Battery master switch
The earth wire of the battery can be
disconnected by means of the specific
switch located in the luggage compartment.
To disconnect the battery, turn the switch
control lever counterclockwise and remove
it; it will remain connected to the battery
master switch by the dedicated cable.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the
vehicle is not used for long periods of time.
Consult the section "If the vehicle is laid up for
long periods" in this chapter.
After removing the battery from the vehicle
or disconnecting it from the electric system
by means of the special switch, when
reconnecting and before proceeding with
starting the engine wait at least 10 seconds
with the ignition key in position II to allow
the electronic system that controls the
motor-driven valves to run the self-learning
procedure.
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