Description And Operation: Operation

The electrical system is designed to increase the vehicles safety level and prevents the possibility of electrical malfunctions. State- of- the-art connectors have been introduced to rule out the possibility of many connection defects.

The power distribution is supplied via the Power Distribution Center (PDC) and Body Control Module (BCM). These are connected to the control elements (such as relays and actuators) ensure maximum electrical protection and minimum complexity.

The main security solutions are adopted:

• Power supply protection by fuses for the interruption of the electrical system, in case of short circuit
• The lay-out of the entire system is optimized for the reduction of risk of damage in case of damage or accident
• The laying of the cables has been optimized by reducing incorrect placements, and noise due to vibration
• All cables are high abrasion resistance
• In the engine compartment cables are of special, high temperature resistance and are protected with sheaths or pipes
• The cables in the passenger compartment are protected by corrugated tubes and tapes with micro-fleece to reduce noise
• The main connections are equipped with anti-slip device terminals (secondary lock) and a safety lock (lock lever) which avoids any deformation of the terminals.

All systems and electrical systems are supplied by the battery with the voltage of 12 V. The battery in turn is recharged during operation of the generator.

On versions equipped with Electric Stop Start (ESS), the battery status is monitored continuously by an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) located on the negative pole of the battery.

The main power supply lines are fuse protected. Those fuses are contained in the box on the positive battery terminal prefuse assembly.

Some circuits employ "J-House" fuses: this is a cartridge type fuse with the characteristics to ensure a lower voltage drop for the protection of circuits that absorb high current.