Maserati GRANCABRIO Owner's Manual page 173

- Avoid sudden changes in speed as
much as possible.
- Whenever possible, avoid passing
other vehicles.
- If you are forced to stop the vehicle
(breakdowns, impossibility of
proceeding due to poor visibility,
etc.), fi rst of all, try to stop off
of the travel lane. Then turn on
the hazard warning lights and if
possible, the low beams.
Sound the vehicle horn rhythmically
if you hear another vehicle
approaching.
- When you get out of the vehicle,
put on the high-visibility vest.
Driving in the mountains
On downhill roads, use the engine
brake, engaging low gears so as not
to overheat the brakes.
- Never coast downhill with the
engine off or in neutral, and never
with the ignition key removed.
- Drive at a moderate speed and
avoid "cutting" corners.
- 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
Below is some general advice for
driving in these conditions:
- Keep a very moderate speed.
- Fit snow chains or specifi c tyres if
the road is covered with snow: see
the chapters "Snow chains" and
"Winter tyres" in this section.
- Mainly use the engine brake and
avoid sharp braking.
- We recommend that you activate
"Low grip" mode (see page 153).
- Avoid sudden acceleration and
sharp changes in direction.
- 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 a safe distance from the
vehicles in front.
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