Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual page 276

Maintenance and Care
under the engine hood. To service the
blades it is necessary to move the
wiper arms in "Service" position (see
chapter "Windshield Wipers and
Washers" in section 3). In this way it is
possible to turn and lift the arms for
the desired intervention.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to operate or service
the wiper blades with the wipers in an
active position (different than "OFF")
and with the ignition switch in the
RUN position. The rain sensors may
suddenly activate the wipers. Always
use the "Service" position for any
intervention on the wipers blades.
Windshield Wiper Maintenance
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies
depending on the geographical area's
weather conditions where the car is
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used and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be
indicated by chattering, marks, water
lines or wet spots. If any of these
conditions are present, clean the wiper
blades or replace if necessary.
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper
blades and the windshield periodically
with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild
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nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove
accumulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass
for long periods may cause
deterioration of the wiper blades.
Always use washer fluid when using
the wipers to remove salt or dirt from
a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the
windshield. Keep the blade rubber out
of contact with petroleum products
such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Spray nozzles
If the jet does not work, first check
that there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph "Level checks" in this
section) then check that the nozzles
are not clogged.
Blades Replacement
• Move the wiper arms into "Service"
position, (see chapter "Windshield
Wipers and Washers" in section 3)
and lift them.
• Press the indicated button, slip off
the blade support from the arm and
replace it.
• Return the blade to its original
position on the windshield.
• Turn the multifunction lever to one
of the automatic settings (see
chapter "Windshield Wipers and
Washers" in section 3) and move the
ignition switch to the RUN position:
the wiper arms will return to the
resting position.
NOTE:
Due to the difficulty of this operation,
we recommend that you contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer for
replacement of the blades.