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left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface
traction under the rear (driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces
is dangerous. Unequal traction can
cause sudden pulling of the rear driving
wheels. You could lose control of the
vehicle and possibly have a collision.
Accelerate slowly and carefully
whenever there is likely to be poor
traction (ice, snow, wet mud, loose
sand, etc.).
Driving through Flooded Sections
Driving through more than a centimeters
deep shallow standing water section
will require extra caution to ensure
passenger safety and prevent damage to
your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not drive on or across a road or path
where water is flowing and/or rising
(as in storm run-off). Flowing water can
wear away the road or path surface and
cause your vehicle to sink into deeper
water. Furthermore, flowing and/or
rising water can carry your vehicle away
swiftly. Failure to follow this warning
may result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and others
around you.
Although your vehicle is capable of
driving through shallow standing water,
consider the following Caution and
Warning before doing so.
CAUTION!
•
Always check the depth of the
standing water before driving through
it. Never drive through standing water
that is deeper than 6 in (150 mm).
•
Determine the condition of the road or
the path that is under water and if there
are any obstacles in the way before
driving through the standing water.
•
Do not exceed 5 MPH (8 km/h) when
driving through standing water. This
will minimize wave effects.
•
Driving through standing water
may cause damage to your vehicle
drivetrain components. After driving
through standing water, do not drive
if you are not sure about drivetrain
condition. Such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Warranty.
•
Getting water inside your vehicle
engine can cause it to lock up and stall
out, and cause serious internal damage
to the engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Warranty.
•
After driving through standing water
always have the fluids (engine oil,
transmission oil, etc) checked for
contaminations at an Authorized
Maserati Dealer.
WARNING!
•
Driving through standing water limits
your vehicle traction capabilities. Do
not exceed 5 MPH (8 km/h) when
driving through standing water.
•
Driving through standing water limits
your vehicle braking capabilities,
which increases stopping distances.
Therefore, after driving through
standing water, drive slowly and
lightly press on the brake pedal several
times to progressively dry the brakes
discs and pads.
•
Getting water inside your vehicle
engine can cause it to lock up and stall
out.
•
Failure to follow these warnings may
result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and
others around you.
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