Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual page 299

• Have the engine oil and filter
replaced.
• Check the fluid levels in the brake
system, as well as the engine coolant
level.
• Check the air filter(s) and have them
replaced if necessary.
• Reconnect the battery after checking
the charge status (refer to
"Maintenance-Free Battery" in this
section) and perform the initializing
procedure if applicable. You can
consult the paragraph "Battery
Reconnection" in this chapter for
further information on this subject.
• With the transmission in N (Neutral),
let the engine idle for several
minutes.
WARNING!
The engine idle must be performed
outdoors. Exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide which is strongly
toxic and potentially lethal.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
THIS MOTOR VEHICLE CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER,
BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, certain vehicle
components, paints, and materials
contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Such components
include the car battery, and the small
battery in the remote entry and
ignition key. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery Reconnection
• Connect the battery (refer
"Maintenance-Free Battery" in this
section).
• Unlock and lock the doors using the
key fob.
• Initialize the climate control system
by activating the system and
pressing the AUTO control as
described in chapter "Air
Conditioning Controls" in section 4.
Maintenance and Care
• Turn on the MTC and set the date
and time following the instructions
given in the dedicated manual.
CAUTION!
• Every time the battery is
reconnected, wait at least 30 seconds
with the ignition switch turned to
RUN before starting the engine, in
order to allow the electronic system
that manages the motor-driven
throttles to run a self-learning cycle.
At the same time, you can run the
date and time set up procedure for
the MTC.
• Every time the battery is
reconnected the warning lights
and flash for about 10
seconds and then go off.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
THIS MOTOR VEHICLE CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER,
BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, certain vehicle
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