Maserati GRANCABRIO RANGE, Owner'S Manual

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Other tips
- Do not warm up the engine when
the vehicle is stationary: in these
conditions the engine heats up
much more slowly, thus increasing
fuel consumption and emissions.
It is advisable to move off slowly,
avoiding high engine RPM.
- As soon as traffi c conditions and
the route permit it, use a higher
gear.
- Avoid Depressing the accelerator
repeatedly during stops at traffi c
lights or before turning off the
engine.
- Keep your speed as regular as
possible, avoiding unnecessary
braking and acceleration, which
cause fuel wastage and strongly
increase exhaust emissions.
- Turn the engine off if the vehicle
remains stationary for a long time.
- Check the tyre pressure regularly:
if the pressure is too low, fuel
consumption increases and the
tyres are damaged.
- Do not transport unnecessary
objects in the luggage
compartment. The weight of the
vehicle affects fuel consumption
considerably.
- Use the electrical devices
only as long as necessary. The
power required increases fuel
consumption.