Maserati Grecale 2023 Owner's Manual page 174

Starting and Driving
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
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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
9 in (25 cm).
Standing Water
Do not drive in standing water deeper
than 19 in (50 cm), and reduce speed
appropriately to minimize wave effects.
Maintenance
After driving through water, have your
vehicle fluids and lubricants inspected at
an Authorized Maserati Dealer to assure
the fluids have not been contaminated.
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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.
• When driving in mud, avoid using
low gear that could cause wheel
spin. Follow the tyre and vehicle
manufacturer's advice on tire pressure.
• When driving in sand, adopt lowest
gear possible.
Hill Climbing
Before climbing a hill, determine the
conditions at the crest and/or on the
other side and shift the transmission to a
lower gear.
The vehicle is equipped with Hill Start
Assist (HSA) that helps the driver to
manage the brake intervention in
acceleration when driving uphill (
chapter "Brake and Stability Control
Systems" in section "Safety").
WARNING!
If you lose forward motion, or cannot
make it to the top of a hill or grade,
never attempt to turn around. Always
back carefully straight down a hill in R
(Reverse) gear. Never back down a
hill in N (Neutral) mode using only the
brake.
Remember, never drive diagonally across
a hill; always drive straight up or down.
Traction Downhill
When descending mountains or hills, use
Hill Descend Control (HDC) to avoid
repeated heavy braking (for further
details, refer to "Hill Descent Control
- HDC" in section "Driver Assistance
Systems").
When descending mountains or hills,
repeated braking can cause brake fade
with loss of braking power. Avoid
repeated heavy braking and downshift
the transmission whenever possible in
order to cool down the brakes.
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