If The Battery Is Flat - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Owner's Manual

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If the battery is flat

First of all, we recommend that you
read the precautions contained in the
section "Maintenance" to prevent the
battery from running flat and to
ensure its long life.
Starting with the auxiliary
battery
See the chapter "Starting the engine"
on page 152 in the section "Using the
vehicle".
WARNING: Under no circumstance
should a battery be used for an
emergency start: you could damage
the electronic systems, particularly the
control units which manage the
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ignition and fuel supply functions.
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If the battery is flat
Recharging the battery
You are advised to recharge the
battery slowly and at a low amperage
for about 24 hours.
Follow the below instructions:
1) Deactivate the electronic alarm
system using the remote control.
2) Open the luggage compartment
and remove the panel on the right-
hand side, then disconnect the electric
system terminals from the battery
poles.
WARNING: First disconnect the
negative pole terminal (–) then the
positive pole one (+).
3) Connect the recharger cables to the
battery poles.
4) Switch on the recharger.
5) When the battery is recharged, turn
off the recharger before disconnecting
it from the battery.
6) Reconnect the terminals to the
battery poles, observing the polarity.
WARNING: First reconnect the positive
pole terminal (+) and then the
negative pole one (–).
The fluid contained in the
battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with
the skin and eyes. The battery
recharging procedure must be carried
out in a ventilated environment, away
from naked flames or possible sources
of sparks: risk of explosion and fire.