Maserati GranTurismo Sport 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Air conditioning system
During the winter, the air
conditioning system should be
operated at least once a month for
about 10 minutes.
Before the summer season, have the
system efficiency checked by your
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
WARNING: The system uses R134a
type coolant that, in the event of
accidental leakage, is not harmful
for the environment. Under no
circumstances should you use R12
fluid that, in addition to being
incompatible with the system
components, contains chloro-fluoro-
carbons (CFCs).
Bodywork
Protection from atmospheric
agents
The main causes of the corrosion
phenomena are:
- atmospheric
pollution
- salinity and humidity in the
atmosphere (sea areas or humid
climate)
- seasonal environmental conditions.
- salt scattered on the road surface to
melt ice and snow.
The abrasive action of atmospheric
dust and wind-carried sand, mud and
stones should not be underestimated.
On your vehicle, MASERATI has
adopted the best technological
solutions to protect the bodywork
from corrosion.
The main measures are:
- Paint products and systems
that provide the vehicle with
high-resistance features against
corrosion and abrasion.
- Use of galvanized (or pre-treated)
metal sheets whose most exposed
parts are highly resistant against
corrosion.
- Spraying of the underbody, engine
compartment, internal part of
the wheelhouse and of other
parts using highly protective wax
products.
- Spraying of the plastic material
most exposed parts with protective
function: under the doors, inside of
the fenders, edges, etc.
- Use of ventilated box sections
treated with wax products, to
prevent water condensation and
pooling, which may lead to the
internal formation of rust.
Tips for keeping the bodywork
in good condition
Paint
Paint does not only have an aesthetic
function but also serves to protect the
metal sheets. In the event of abrasions
or deep scratches, we recommend
that you have the necessary touch-ups
made immediately, to avoid any rust
formation.
Touch-ups do not feature particular
difficulties, even on metallic finishes.
For all paint touch-ups, use only
genuine products indicated on
the label applied on the engine
compartment lid.
Normal paint maintenance consists
in washing, the frequency of which
depends on the conditions of use and
of the environment. For example, in
areas where there is high atmospheric