In Case Of A Punctured Tire - Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual

In an Emergency

In case of a Punctured Tire

The vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare wheel.
Using the Compact Spare
Wheel
NOTE:
The compact spare wheel is supplied in
aluminium or steel: the pictures show
the one in aluminium.
The compact spare wheel is stored in
the trunk and is supplied deflated in
order to limit the amount of space
occupied. An electric compressor is also
provided for inflating. In the event of
a tire puncture, proceed as follows.
• Stop the vehicle in a place that does
not constitute a danger to traffic and
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where the wheel can be changed
safely. The vehicle must be level and
on firm ground.
• Select the P (Park) mode and then
engage manually the electric parking
brake and move the ignition switch
to OFF position.
• If necessary, turn the hazard warning
flashers on and place the warning
triangle at the required distance.
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WARNING!
• The jack should be used on level and
firm ground wherever possible.
• It is recommended that the wheels
of the vehicle be chocked, and that
no person should remain in a vehicle
that is being jacked.
• If the vehicle has been stopped on a
slope or an uneven surface, place
chocks or other suitable items in
front of or behind the wheels to
stop the vehicle from moving.
• Never start or run the engine with
the vehicle on a jack.
• No person should place any portion
of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
• Lift the floor panel of the trunk.
• Take the tools for changing the
wheel (indicated in picture) from the
container.
• Unscrew and pull out the locking
wheel knob.
• Take the container and the compact
spare wheel out of the trunk.
• Remove the inflation hose and the
power cable from the compressor
case.
• Unscrew the valve cap of the
compact spare wheel and screw the
fitting of the inflation hose onto the
valve.