Maserati Ghibli - Bodywork Maintenance and Care

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Maintenance and Care
lubricants can cause the system to
fail, requiring costly repairs.
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The air conditioning system contains
refrigerant under high pressure.
To avoid risk of personal injury
or damage to the system, adding
refrigerant or any repair requiring
lines to be disconnected should be
done by an experienced technician.
Periodically remove any leaves and
insects that may build up and obstruct
the inlet of external air in the air
conditioning system through the grille
present underneath the rear part of
the hood.
To access the grille, lift the hood
as described in "Open and Close the
Hood" in section "Before Starting".
Wheels Maintenance
Tires Maintenance
CAUTION!
To obtain the best performances and
the longest mileage from the tires,
take following precautions during the
first 500 km (310 mi):
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do not drive at the vehicle’s
maximum speed;
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drive at low speed on curves;
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avoid sudden steering;
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avoid sudden braking;
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avoid sudden acceleration;
•
do not drive at high speeds for too
long.
The tires inflation pressure must
correspond to the prescribed values
( : chapter "Tire Inflation Pressure"
in section "Technical Specifications")
and should be checked only when
the tires have cooled down. In fact,
the pressure increases as the tire
temperature progressively increases.
Never reduce the pressure if tires are
hot ( : chapter "Tires Information"
in section "Safety").
Insufficient tire inflating pressure can
cause tire overheating and possible
internal damage, which may even lead
to the tire destruction.
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire
pressure, always reinstall the valve
stem cap. This will prevent moisture
and dirt from entering the valve stem,
which could damage it.
Impacts with curbs, holes, and
obstacles in the road, and prolonged
trips on rough roads can cause tire
damage which may not be visible to
the naked eye.
Check your tires regularly for any signs
of damage (e.g. scratches, cuts, cracks,
bulges, etc.). If sharp objects penetrate
the tires, they can cause structural
damage which is only visible when the
tire is removed.
In any case, any possible damage must
be inspected by an experienced tire
fitter, as it may seriously reduce the
tire life.
Remember that tires deteriorate with
time, even if used little or not at all.
Cracks in the tire tread and sides,
alongside possible bulging, are a sign
of deterioration.