Maserati GranTurismo Sport 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Information on tire care, including
maintenance and safety practices can
also be found on page 221; tire and
wheel size information is reported
on page 205 and the information on
the tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) can be found on page 47.
WARNING: In order to achieve optimal
handling characteristics, the wheel
and tire sizes on the GranTurismo
are different at front and at the
rear. This means that interchanging
of wheels and tires between axles
is not permissible. Failure to respect
this requirement will adversely affect
vehicle handling and may result in an
accident in which you or others could
be killed or seriously injured.
Importance of proper inflation
pressure
- Use a good quality tire pressure
gauge and always replace the
tire valve dust cap to prevent
the ingress of dirt and moisture
into the valve, which could cause
leakages. Many gas stations provide
tire inflation facilities.
- The tires should be regularly
inspected for signs of cuts,
abrasions or other damage, and for
any uneven tread wear patterns.
Uneven treadwear may indicate
that the suspension geometry or
dampers require attention from
your
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
- Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have a blowout
and a serious accident in which you
could be killed or seriously injured.
See ‘Tire Placard Label’.
- Underinflated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded tires. The
resulting accident could cause
serious injury, or death. Check
all tires frequently and maintain
the recommended pressure. Tire
pressures should be checked only
when the tires are cold.
- Overinflated tires are more likely
to be cut, punctured or broken
by a sudden impact - such as
hitting a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
- Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash in
which you can be killed or seriously
injured.
- Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this manual.
- Using incorrect tires or tires which
are excessively worn or improperly
inflated can cause a crash in which
you can be killed or seriously
injured.
When driving on wet roads, surface
water is squeezed out from between
the tire and road. However, excessive
speed or water depth can overwhelm
the water clearing capability of the
tread and lead to a condition called
‘aquaplaning’ or ‘hydroplaning’,
where the tire rides on a film of water
and provides little or no grip on the
road surface, leading to a loss of
control. This condition is more likely
to occur with worn tires having little
depth of tread, or with incorrect
tire pressures. Drivers should always
check on tire wear and condition,
and moderate their speed in adverse
weather conditions.