Maserati QUATTROPORTE Owner's Manual page 264

Maintenance and Care
(Continued)
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir
can result in spilling brake fluid on
hot engine parts, causing the brake
fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can
also damage painted and vinyl
surfaces, make sure it does not spill
over these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid
to contaminate the brake fluid.
Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or
complete brake failure. This could
result in an accident.
Adding Washer/Headlight Washer
Fluid
During scheduled services or when the
message "Low Washer Fluid" appears
together with the related telltale
add more fluid as soon as possible:
the fluid reservoir will hold nearly 4
Quarts/Litres of washer/headlight
washer fluid.
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• Remove the reservoir cap in the
engine compartment and lift the
filler neck.
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• Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent (refer to "Refillings"
in section 8) and operate the system
for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
• When refilling the washer fluid
reservoir, apply some washer fluid to
a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade
performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your
windshield washer system in cold
weather, select a solution or mixture
that meets or exceeds the temperature
range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most
washer fluid containers.
NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with information about
the Maserati recommended
Windshield Washer Fluid with
antifreeze, available in the Genuine
Accessories range.
WARNING!
• Commercially available windshield
washer solvents are flammable. They
could ignite and burn you. Care must
be exercised when filling or when
working around the washer
solution.
• Do not drive with the windshield
washer fluid reservoir empty: the
action of the washer is essential for
improving visibility when driving.