Maserati GranTurismo 2024 Owner's Manual page 314

Maintenance and Care
• Before washing, first remove from the
bodywork dust and other particles that
could damage the paint. Preferably use
an air pressure jet.
• When grease spots and fingerprints
are present, it is recommended using
a special cleaner for matte finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber
cloth. To avoid damaging the paint
surface, do not use too much pressure.
• Wet the bodywork with plenty of water
and clean it using a soft sponge and
a neutral wax-free shampoo, starting
from the top and working down. Dry
the bodywork using an air pressure jet.
• Rinse all the parts of the vehicle
thoroughly with plenty of water. Keep
the sponge or the washing mitt in use
always wet and clean.
• At last, using a different sponge or
washing mitt, clean the wheels, the
door sill plates and the other parts that
are less visible.
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CAUTION!
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It is recommended not to wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight. The little
drops of water, acting as small focal
lenses, could damage the paint.
• Always and only wash the vehicle by
hand. Avoid using abrasive sponges
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or mitts that could damage the matte
finish paint.
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Never polish and never use polishing
agents on the vehicle with matte finish
paint or on parts of it.
Hard water (over 86 °F/30° C) could
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leave limestone residues.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned
on a regular basis with any commercial
household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner.
Use caution when cleaning the inside
rear window on the trunk lid equipped
with electric defrosters. Do not use
scrapers or other sharp instrument that
may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror,
spray cleaner on the towel or rag that
you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Labels can be peeled off after soaking
with warm water.
When cleaning is performed, keep all
metal objects at a safe distance from the
window.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that
are lighter and less susceptible to stone
breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch-resistant
as glass and therefore different lens
cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching
the lenses and reducing light output,
avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove
road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution
followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning
components, solvents, steel wool or
other aggressive material to clean the
lenses.
Condensation and Fogging on the Light
Clusters
With cold or humid climate, after
a driving rain or after cleaning the
car, the surface of the front and rear
light clusters could fog and/or form
condensate drops on the inside. This
is a natural phenomenon due to the
temperature and humidity difference
between the lens internal and external
surface, which nevertheless does
not indicate a fault and does not
compromise the regular operation of the
lights.
The fogging/condensate disappear
when switching on the lights, starting
from the center of the diffuser and going
gradually to the edges.
Mouldings and Aluminum Trims
• For cleaning mouldings and aluminum
trims, avoid the use of acidic or alkaline