Maserati QUATTROPORTE Owner's Manual page 82

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interfering with the pedals or the
ability to control the vehicle.
• Never put floor mats or other floor
coverings on top of already installed
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floor mats. Additional floor mats and
other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with
the pedals.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular
basis. Always properly reinstall and
secure floor mats that have been
removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects
cannot fall into the driver footwell
while the vehicle is moving. Objects
can become trapped under the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal causing
a loss of vehicle control.
• Mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the
factory. Failure to properly follow
floor mat installation or mounting
can cause interference with the
brake pedal and accelerator pedal
operation causing loss of control of
the vehicle.
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Tires
• Examine tires for excessive tread
wear and uneven wear patterns.
• Check for stones, nails, glass, or other
objects lodged in the tread or
sidewall.
• Inspect tire tread for cuts and cracks.
• Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and
bulges.
• Check lug nuts for tightness.
• Check the tires (see "Tire Inflation
Pressure" chapter in section 8) for
proper cold inflation pressure.
WARNING!
Driving over rough or damaged road
surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and
other obstacles can cause serious
damage to wheels, tires, and
suspension parts. This is more likely to
occur with low-profile tires, which
provide less cushioning between the
wheel and the road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is
equipped with low-profile tires.
Lights and Indicator Lights
• Have someone observe the operation
of exterior lights while you operate
the controls (see "Lights" chapter in
section 3).
• Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument
panel (see "Instrument Cluster"
chapter in section 4).
Door Latches
• Check for positive closing, latching,
and locking of doors and trunk lid
(see "Unlock Power Doors and Trunk
Lid with Key fob" chapter in this
section).
Fluid Leaks
• After parking overnight check under
the vehicle for recent fluid leaks (oil,
fuel, etc.).
• If gasoline fumes are detected or
fluid leaks are suspected, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.