Driving Conditions - Maserati GRANCABRIO Owner's Manual

Driving conditions

Before a trip
Check the following at regular
intervals and always before long trips:
- tyre pressure and condition;
- levels of fl uids and lubricants;
- conditions of the windscreen wiper
blades;
- proper operation of the warning
lights and of the external lights.
WARNING: It is always advisable
to perform these checks at least
every 800 km (500 mi) and to always
follow the maintenance operations
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provided for in the "Warranty and
Maintenance Schedule" book.
It is also advisable to:
- clean the glass on the external
lights and all other glass surfaces;
- properly adjust the mirrors, steering
wheel, seats and seat belts.
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Capacities
WARNING: Use unleaded fuel only!
The use of fuel containing lead will
permanently damage the catalytic
converter(s) and oxygen sensor
system.
For fl uid and lubricant specifi cations
and quantities, follow the indications
contained in section 7 "Capacities and
technical specifi cations".
Safe driving
Although the vehicle is fi tted with
active and passive safety devices, the
driver's conduct is always a decisive
factor for road safety.
Below are some simple rules
for travelling safely in different
conditions. You will be, no doubt,
familiar with some of them but, in
any case, it would be useful to read
them carefully.
Before you drive
- Make sure that the lights and
headlights are working properly.
- Adjust the position of the seat,
steering wheel and rear-view
mirrors so that you have the best
driving position.
- Check that nothing (e.g. mat
covers, etc.) is blocking the pedals.
- Carefully arrange any objects in the
luggage compartment, to prevent
sudden braking from jerking them
forward.
- Avoid heavy meals before a trip.
A light snack helps to keep your
refl exes sharp. In particular, avoid
drinking alcohol.
- Remember to read, at regular
intervals, the instructions contained
in the chapter "Before a trip", in
this section.