Driving Conditions; Before Your Trip; Capacities; Safe Driving - Maserati GranTurismo Coupe Owner's Manual

Driving conditions

Before your trip

Check the following at regular
intervals and always before long trips:
– tire pressure and conditions
– levels of fluids and lubricants
– conditions of the windshield wiper
blades
– proper operation of the warning
lights and of the external lights.
WARNING: In any case, it is advisable to
carry out these checks at least every
500 mi (800 km), and to always comply
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with the compulsory measures
prescribed by the factory scheduled
maintenance plan.
It is also advisable to:
– clean the glass on the external light
and all other glass surfaces
– correctly adjust the mirrors, steering
wheel, seats and seat belts.
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Driving conditions

Capacities

WARNING: Use unleaded fuel only!
The use of fuel containing lead would
irreparably damage the catalytic
converters.
For lubricant and fluid specifications
and amounts, follow the instructions
listed in the chapter on "CAPACITIES
AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS".

Safe driving

Although the car is fitted with active
and passive safety devices, the driver's
conduct is always a decisive factor for
road safety.
Below are some simple rules for
traveling 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

– Ensure that lights and headlights are
working properly.
– Carefully adjust the positions of the
seat, steering wheel, seat belts and
rear-view mirrors to obtain the best
driving position.
– Ensure that nothing (mat covers,
etc.) is blocking the pedals.
– Carefully arrange any objects in the
luggage compartment, to prevent
sudden stops from jerking them
forward.
– Avoid heavy meals before a trip. A
light snack helps to keep your
reflexes sharp. In particular, avoid
drinking alcohol.
– Remember to check the indications
contained in the section "Before
your trip", in this chapter,
periodically.