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for short trips or if it is equipped with
power-absorbing devices that remain
permanently on even when the
ignition switch is off. This applies
above all if these devices have been
retrofitted ("Aftermarket" services).
If the vehicle is not used for long
periods of time, please see “Vehicle
Stored for Long Periods” in this
section.
Battery Recharge WARNING!
The process of charging or recharging
the battery produces hydrogen, a
flammable gas that can explode and
cause serious injuries. When charging
or recharging the battery, follow the
recommended precautions at all
times.
• Before using a charger device
always check that this tool is
suitable for the installed battery,
with constant voltage (lower than
14.0 V) and low amperage
(maximum limit 15 A).
• Recharge the battery in a
well-ventilated environment.
• Never charge or recharge a frozen
battery. • 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.
It is possible to recharge the battery
without
disconnecting the
cables of
the vehicle electrical system.
• To access the battery lift the ground
coverage of the trunk compartment
and remove the access cover as
previously shown (see paragraph “To
Disconnect the Battery" in this
chapter).
• Remove the protection cover and
connect the terminal clamp of the
charger positive cable (typically in
red) to the positive post (+) of the
battery.
• Connect the terminal clamp of the
charger negative cable (typically in
black) to the nut located by the
negative post (-) on the battery,
indicated in the picture. The vehicle is equipped with an IBS
(Intelligent Battery Sensor) sensor able
to measure charging and discharging
currents and to calculate the state of
charge and state of health of the
battery. This sensor is located at the
negative post (-) of the battery.
For a successful charge/recharge
operation, the charging current must
flow through the IBS sensor as shown
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The table points out the position as
featured in the figure, the type and
function of the fuses included in the
integrated power module.
CAUTION!
• After replacement, refit the
protective cover of the module.
• If you need to wash the engine
compartment, do not direct the
water for too long directly on the module.
Ref. Type Function
2 Maxi – 50A Secondary air
pump relay input
(V8 Engine only)
3––
4 Maxi – 30A Starter motor
relay input Ref. Type Function
5 Maxi – 40A ABS-ESP pump
feed
6 Maxi – 30A AWD module
(AWD version
only)
7––
8 Maxi – 40A ABS-ESP valve
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Ref. Type Function
9––
10 – –
11 Mini – 20A Horn relay input
12 Mini – 10A AC compressor
feed relay input
13 – –
14 Mini – 7,5A Alarm siren
15 Mini – 10A Washer heated
nozzles relay
input
16 Mini – 10A Enable cooling
fan relay input
and enable
cooling oil pump
relay input
18 – –
19 – –
20 Maxi – 30A Wiper motor
relay output
21 – –
22 – –
23 – –
24 – –
28 Mini – 7,5A Driver Assist
System Module
(DASM) Ref. Type Function
29 Mini – 10A PCM
module-Starter
solenoid relay
coil
30 Mini – 5A ORC - Air bag
module
31 Mini – 5A ABS-ESP module
32 Mini – 5A SSCU, AWD
module (AWD
version only), EPS
and AQS
33 Mini – 10A HDLP LED
Headlights
34 Mini – 15A Primary load to
engine harness
LH side
35 Mini – 15A Primary load to
engine harness
RH side
36 Mini – 30A PCM module
primary load
37 Mini – 15A Engine secondary
load
38 Mini – 15A Lambda sensor Ref. Type Function
39 Mini – 7,5A Flow meters,
tank lackage,
canister, exhaust
by-pass valve
relay coil and air
shutter
48 – –
49 Mini – 10A Pedal brake
switch-TCM
module
50 Mini – 15A +30 PCM module
51 Mini – 30A Fuel pump relay
input
52 Mini – 5A Starter solenoid
signal for PCM
and voltage
stabilizer
53 Mini – 10A AWD module
(AWD version
only)Maintenance and Care
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Abbreviations .................9
Accessories
Aftermarket Parts and Accessories
Statement .................13
Active Blind Spot Assist - ABSA . . . .281
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .257
Activation/Deactivation ...... .260
Display Warnings and
Maintenance ............. .265
Precautions while Driving with
ACC ................... .266
Setting the Following Distance . .262
Setting the Speed .......... .261
Airbag.....................66
Advanced Front Air Bag
Properties .................67
Air Bag Deployment Result .....72
Air Bag Deployment Sensors and
Controls ..................15
Air Bag System Components .....67
Front Air Bag Inflator Units .....71
Passenger Air bag Labels .......20
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) .....................66
Supplemental Seat-mounted Side
Air Bags (SAB) ..............69
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtain (SABIC) ..............69
Transport of persons with
disability ..................73
Air Conditioning (A/C) System . . . .203
A/C Distribution ........... .147 Air Conditioning System (A/C System)
Four-zone Controls ......... .209
Alarm, Vehicle Security ..........28
ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) . .64
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and
Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD) ................... .249
Assistance ...................11
Assistance, if you need ..........11
ATC (Automatic Temperature
Control) ................. .209
Audio Controls .............. .183
Audio Controls on Central
Console ................. .183
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . .183
Audio, setting .............. .197
Audio System ............... .184
Automatic Transmission
Manual Release of Transmission .325
AUX, USB and SD Memory Card
Ports .................... .134
AWD
All-Wheel Drive, drive mode . . . .233
BAS (Brake Assist System) ...... .250
Battery ................... .344
Battery Recharge .......... .347
Battery Remote Posts Position. . .323
Maintaining Battery Charge . . . .366
To Disconnect the Battery .... .344
To Reconnect the Battery
..... .345
Blind
Spot Alert .............
.276
BSA System .............. .276 RCP - Rear Cross Path ........ .279
Bluetooth, Customer settings .... .198
Bodywork Maintenance and Care . .360
Pre-Short Drop Function ..... .362
Protection from Atmospheric
Agents ................. .360
Useful Advice to Keep the Bodywork
in Good Condition ......... .360
Brakes
Brake and Stability Control System
(ESC) ................... .248
Brake Overheating ......... .252
Brake System ............. .248
Manual Release of Parking
Brake .................. .321
Parking Brake ............. .243
Using the Brakes ........... .251
Capacity/Refillings ........... .370
Cargo Area ................ .139
Loading with Rear Seatbacks Folded
Down .................. .140
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .139
Child Restraint Systems ..........74
Children too large for Booster
Seats .....................75
Infants and Child Restraints .....74
Installing Child Restraint Systems
using the Vehicle Seat Belt equipped
with ALR ..................76
Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children (LATCH) ............77Index
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