Maserati Grecale 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and Driving
• Even in daytime, turn on the low beams
and rear fog lights. Do not use the high
beams.
• Remember that fog creates dampness
on the asphalt and thus any type of
manoeuvre is more difficult and braking
distances are extended.
• Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you.
• Avoid sudden changes in speed as
much as possible.
• Whenever possible, avoid overtaking.
• If you are forced to stop the vehicle
(breakdowns, impossibility of
proceeding due to poor visibility, etc.),
first of all, try to stop off of the travel
lane. Then turn on the hazard warning
lights and, if possible, the low beams.
• Sound the horn rhythmically if you hear
another vehicle approaching.
CAUTION!
Be aware that rear fog lights can bother
the drivers following your vehicle: when
visibility is back to normal, turn off these
lights.
Driving in the Mountains
Mountain roads usually have many
narrow turns and curves, tunnels and
steep uphill or downhill slopes: please
consider some advices listed below.
• Drive at a moderate speed, avoid
“cutting” corners.
• When driving inside a tunnel in daylight
turn on the low beams in advance;
avoid high beams and be aware of the
rapid brightness change. Avoid abrupt
manoeuvres that could be dangerous
for the following vehicle.
• Never coast downhill with the engine
off or in neutral.
• Remember that passing other vehicles
when driving uphill is slower and thus
requires more free distance on the
road. If you are being overtaken on a
hill, slow down and allow the other
vehicle to pass.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Please consider some general advice for
driving in these conditions, listed below.
• Maintain a very moderate speed.
• Fit snow chains or specific tires if the
road is covered with snow,
:
chapter “Tires Information” in section
"Safety".
• We recommend you to activate the
“Comfort” mode (see chapters “Drive
Mode” and “Off-Road Drive” in this
section).
• During the winter season, even
apparently dry roads can have icy
sections. Be careful when crossing
bridges, viaducts and roads that have
little exposure to the sun and are
bordered by trees and rocks. They may
be icy.
• Keep an ample safe distance from the
vehicles in front of you.
• When driving on dirty roads (mud, snow
or ice), clean you vehicle as described
in the paragraph "Car Wash" (see
chapter "Bodywork Maintenance and
Care" in section "Maintenance and
Care").
• Avoid sharp braking, sharp changes in
direction and rapid acceleration. Rapid
acceleration on snow covered or icy
surfaces may cause the driving wheels
to pull erratically to the right or left. This
phenomenon occurs when there is a
difference in the surface traction under
the rear (driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces
is dangerous. Unequal traction can
cause sudden pulling of the rear driving
wheels. You could lose control of the
vehicle and possibly have a collision.
Accelerate slowly and carefully
whenever there is likely to be poor
traction (ice, snow, wet mud, loose
sand, etc.).
Driving through Flooded Sections
Driving through water sections will
requires extra caution to ensure
passenger safety and prevent damage