Maserati Grecale 2022 Owner's Manual page 178

Starting and Driving
Although your vehicle is capable of
driving through water, there are a
number of precautions that must be
considered before entering the water.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is capable of water fording
to a maximum of 50 cm (19 in) of water.
To maintain optimal performance of your
vehicle's heating and ventilation system
it is recommended to switch the system
into recirculation mode during water
fording.
CAUTION!
When driving through water, do not
exceed 8 km/h (5 mph). Always check
5
water depth before entering, as a
precaution. Check all fluids afterwards:
driving through water may cause
damage to engine and driveline that
may not be covered by the new vehicle
limited warranty
Driving through water more than a
few inches/centimeters deep will
require extra caution to ensure safety
and prevent damage to your vehicle. If
you must drive through water, try to
determine the depth and the bottom
condition (and location of any obstacles)
prior to entering. Proceed with caution
and maintain a steady controlled speed
lower than 8 km/h (5 mph) while in
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water to minimize wave effects that
might cause serious damage to all
components, especially engine.
WARNING!
Avoid driving through flowing or
standing water. Doing so can be highly
dangerous and can be very difficult
to determine the depth of the water
you are driving through. If driving
through water cannot be avoided,
and after driving through it, apply the
brakes lightly to ensure the brakes are
operating correctly.
Flowing Water
If the water is swift flowing and rising
(as in storm run-off), avoid crossing
until the water level recedes and/or the
flow rate is reduced. If you must cross
flowing water avoid depths in excess
of 25 cm (9 in). The flowing water can
erode the streambed, causing your
vehicle to sink into deeper water and
create waves that could cause serious
damage to mechanical and electric
components.
Determine exit point(s) that are
downstream of your entry point to allow
for drifting.
Standing Water
Do not drive in standing water deeper
than 50 cm (19 in), and reduce speed
appropriately to minimize wave effects.
Maintenance
After driving through water, have your
vehicle fluids and lubricants inspected at
the Service Network to assure the fluids
have not been contaminated.
Driving in Snow and Wet Grass
In heavy snow, when pulling a load,
or for additional control at slower
speeds, set "Comfort" drive mode with
transmission in M (Manual) and shift the
transmission to a low gear.
See "Drive Mode" in this section for
further details. Do not shift to a lower
gear than necessary to maintain forward
motion. Over-revving the engine can spin
the wheels and traction will be lost.
Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or
slippery roads, because engine braking
may cause skidding and loss of control.
Follow these instructions even when
driving through a path section covered
with wet grass.
Driving in Mud and Sand
In general, when driving in mud and
sand, if your wheels spin, always reduce
the throttle in order to slow the tires and
regain traction.