Maserati Ghibli, Owner'S Manual

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Using the Compact Spare
Wheel
The compact spare wheel is stored in
the boot and is supplied deflated in
order to limit the amount of space
occupied. An electric compressor is also
provided for inflating. In the event of
a tire puncture, proceed as follows.
• Stop the vehicle in a place that does
not constitute a danger to traffic and
where the wheel can be changed
safely. The vehicle must be level and
on firm ground.
• Select the P (Park) mode and then
engage manually the electric parking
brake and move the ignition switch
to
OFF position.
• If necessary, turn the hazard warning
lights on and place the warning
triangle at the required distance.
WARNING!
• The jack should be used on level firm
ground wherever possible.
• It is recommended that the wheels
of the vehicle be chocked, and that
no person should remain in a vehicle
that is being jacked.
• If the vehicle has been stopped on a
slope or an uneven surface, place
chocks or other suitable items in
front of or behind the wheels to
stop the vehicle from moving.
• Never start or run the engine with
the vehicle on a jack.
• No person should place any portion
of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
• Lift the ground coverage of the boot
compartment.
• Remove the tool kit.
• Take the tools for changing the
wheel from the container.
• Unscrew and pull out the locking
wheel knob.
• Take the container and the compact
spare wheel out of the boot.
Container inserted in the compact
spare wheel contains:
• an electric compressor, complete
with pressure gauge and fitting for
inflating the compact spare wheel;
In an Emergency
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