Maserati QUATTROPORTE Owner's Manual page 143

the MIA system, see "Functions of
Settings Menu on MIA" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further information.
Wipers Blades Maintenance
When the wiper arms are in the rest
position it is not possible to check or
replace the blades (Service position)
as they are folded under the hood.
To service the blades it is necessary
to shift the multifunction lever to
"OFF" and the ignition device to OFF
position.
Shift the control lever within 15
seconds to the "MIST" position
(forward rotation of the twist switch)
and release. The blades are brought in
a position enabling the opening of the
wiper arms and change of the blades.
It is possible to use the "MIST" position
for a maximum of 3 times within two
minutes, corresponding to different
the blades positions on the windshield.
When completed bring the ignition
device 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
device 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 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)
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
the wipers will operate for three wipe
cycles and then turn off.
WARNING!
• Do not start the windscreen washer
during the cold months until the
windscreen 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.
Head Windshield Washer Nozzles (
To avoid fluid freezing inside at low
external temperatures, the fluid supply
4
)
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