Maserati Ghibli Owner's Manual page 222

Driving
that could be dangerous for the
following vehicle.
• Never coast downhill with the engine
off or in neutral.
• Remember that passing other
vehicles when driving uphill is slower
and thus requires more free distance
on the road. If you are being
overtaken on a hill, slow down and
allow the other vehicle to pass.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Please consider some general advice
for driving in these conditions, listed
below.
• Maintain a very moderate speed.
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• Fit snow chains or specific tires if the
road is covered with snow: see the
paragraphs "Tires – General
Information" in this section.
• We recommend you to activate the
I C E mode (see chapter "Automatic
Gearbox" in this section).
• During the winter season, even
apparently dry roads can have icy
sections. Be careful when crossing
bridges, viaducts and roads that have
little exposure to the sun and are
bordered by trees and rocks. They
may be icy.
• Keep an ample safe distance from
the vehicles in front of you.
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• Avoid sharp braking, sharp changes
in direction and rapid acceleration.
Rapid acceleration on snow covered
or icy surfaces may cause the driving
wheels to pull erratically to the right
or left. This phenomenon occurs
when there is a difference in the
surface traction under the rear
(driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces
is dangerous. Unequal traction can
cause sudden pulling of the rear
driving wheels. You could lose control
of the vehicle and possibly have a
collision. Accelerate slowly and
carefully whenever there is likely to be
poor traction (ice, snow, wet mud,
loose sand, etc.).
Driving through Flooded
Sections
Driving through more than a
centimeters deep shallow standing
water section will require extra
caution to ensure passenger safety and
prevent damage to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not drive on or across a road or
path where water is flowing and/or
rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing
water can wear away the road or path
surface and cause your vehicle to sink
into deeper water. Furthermore,
flowing and/or rising water can carry
your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to
follow this warning may result in
injuries that are serious or fatal to
you, your passengers, and others
around you.
Although your vehicle is capable of
driving through shallow standing
water, consider the following Caution
and Warning before doing so.
CAUTION!
• Always check the depth of the
standing water before driving
through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than
the bottom of the tire rims mounted
on the vehicle.
• Determine the condition of the road
or the path that is under water and if
there are any obstacles in the way
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