Maserati QUATTROPORTE Owner's Manual page 115

times within two minutes,
corresponding to different the blades
positions on the windshield. When
completed bring the ignition switch in
RUN: the arms will reposition. If
necessary move the multifunction
lever to other required operating
positions.
WARNING!
Operate or service the wiper blades
without deactivating the wipers
("OFF" position) leaving the ignition
switch in RUN can be dangerous for
the operator since the rain sensor may
suddenly activate the wipers. Always
use "Service" position for any
intervention on the wiper blades.
Windshield and Headlight
Washers
To use the washer, push the end of the
multifunction lever inward (toward
the steering column) and hold it as
long as washer spray is desired.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper control is in the
automatic intermittent range, the
wipers will operate for two wipe
cycles after releasing the lever and
then resume the previously selected
intermittent interval.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper is turned off (OFF)
the wipers will operate for three wipe
cycles and then turn off.
At low external temperatures, the
fluid supply nozzles are heated by
internal resistors to avoid fluid
freezing inside.
Understanding the Vehicle
WARNING!
• Do not start the windshield washer
during the cold months until the
windshield has warmed up. If it has
not warmed up, the liquid could
freeze on the glass and block your
view.
• Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision.
You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden
icing of the windshield during
freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster
before and during windshield
washer use.
The multifunction lever also operates
the headlight washers when the
ignition switch is in RUN position and
the headlights are turned on.
The headlight washers will spray a
timed high pressure spray of washer
fluid onto each headlight lens every
11 windshield wipers cycles.
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