Maserati 3500 Vignale spyder, Owner'S Manual

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If the car is laid up for long periods
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The tire pressure must be
brought back to the
prescribed value before using
the vehicle again.
– Do not drain the engine cooling
system.
Restarting the car
Before restarting the car after a long
period of inactivity, we recommend to
carry out the following operations:
Check the tires for pressure
and for any damages, cuts or
cracks. If this is the case, have
them replaced.
– Do not dry-rub the external surface
of the car.
– Visually check if there are any fluid
leaks (oil, brake and clutch fluid,
engine coolant etc.).
– Have the engine oil and filter
replaced.
– Check the fluid levels in the brake-
clutch system, as well as the engine
coolant level.
– Check the air filters and have them
replaced if necessary.
– Check the conditions of the engine
belts.
– Reconnect the battery after having
checked its charge condition.
– Release the door locks with the key.
– Reactivate the electronic anti-theft
device pressing the remote control
button once.
– Set the clock.
– With the gearshift in neutral, let the
engine idle for several minutes
pressing the clutch pedal repeatedly.
This procedure must be
performed outdoors. Exhaust
gases contain carbon
monoxide which is strongly toxic and
potentially lethal.
WARNING After reconnecting the
battery, before operating the top, raise
the windows fully in order to allow the
ECU to be reactivated correctly.