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or spray said solution directly on
the surface. The use of hydrogen
peroxide, bleach and disinfectant is not
recommended as they can develop
too aggressive action on leather and
plastic;
• check the air conditioning filter and
sanitize the vents that circulate the air
in the passenger compartment;
• vacuum the dust from the upholstery
and the mats, or wash them with the
appropriate detergent products.
A good habit to take, is to always
have clean hands, both before and
after driving, as it will help to keep the
steering wheel and other surfaces more
frequently touched inside cleaner car.
Vehicle Stored for Long
Periods
If the vehicle is going to be stored for
long period of time, you need to check
first the 12 V battery charge status.
After this check, follow the below
precautions:
• Wash and dry the vehicle thoroughly.
• Store the vehicle in a covered, dry and,
if possible, ventilated area.
• Select P (Park) mode turning off the
engine.
• Check that the parking brake is NOT
engaged.
• Disconnect the 12 V battery or connect
a battery charger (refer to paragraph
"Maintaining Battery Charge" of chapter
"Battery Status and Maintenance" in
this section).
• During parking, battery's charge status
must be carried out every three weeks.
Recharge the 12 V battery if the open
circuit voltage is lower than 12.2 V.
• Do not empty the engine cooling
system
• Clean and protect the painted parts
applying protective wax.
• Clean and protect polished metal parts
with special products available on the
market.
• Talc the windshield wiper blades and
raise them from the windshield.
• Cover the vehicle with a long cloth
in breathable fabric (available from
an Authorized Maserati Dealer). Do
not use thick plastic sheets, which do
not allow the humidity on the vehicle
surface to evaporate.
• Inflate the tires up to a pressure which
must be 14.5 psi (1 bar) higher than the
normally prescribed one, and check it
at regular intervals.
NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with any information about
the available “Indoor Car Covers”,
available in the “Genuine Accessories”
range.
WARNING!
The tire pressure must be brought
back to the prescribed value before
reusing the vehicle (chapter "Tire
Inflation Pressure" in section "Technical
Specifications").
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