Windshield Wipers; Spray Nozzles; Replacing The Wiper Blades - Maserati GranTurismo Coupe Owner's Manual

Windshield wipers

Clean the rubber parts regularly using
the appropriate products.
Change the blades if the edge of the
rubber is deformed or worn. In any
case, the blades should be changed
about once a year.
Travelling with worn wiper
blades is very dangerous
because it reduces the
visibility in the event of poor
atmospheric conditions.
The arms of the wiper blade
have to be replaced with new
ones after two disassembling
operations. The special arm fixing
system helps provide for mechanical
stability only after the first two
refitting operations, provided that the
specified tightening torque is
observed.
It is therefore recommended
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to contact your Authorized
Maserati Dealer for any
intervention involving wiper arm
disassembling (e.g., necessary to
replacement of the dust/pollen filter).
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Windshield wipers

Some simple measures may reduce the
possibility of damage to the blades.
– In the event of temperatures below
32 °F (0 °C), make sure that ice has
not "glued" the wiper to the
windshield. If necessary, release with
an anti-ice product.
– Remove any snow deposited on the
windshield: as well as protecting the
blades, this avoids forcing and
overheating the electric wiper
motor.
– Do not activate windshield wiper
when the windshield is dry.

Spray nozzles

If the jet does not work, first check that
there is fluid in the container (see
"Level checks" in this chapter on page
193) then check that the nozzles are
not clogged.

Replacing the wiper blades

1) Raise the arm of the wiper blade
slightly.
2) Push the blade as shown by arrow A
to release it from the arm and then
withdraw the blade.
3) Fit the new blade and secure it in the
seat of the arm as shown by arrow B.
B
A