Maserati Quattroporte, Owner'S Manual

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In an Emergency
NOTE:
For the tire repair procedures with tire
repair kit see instructions included in
the kit.
This kit will provide a temporary tire
seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle
up to 10 km (6 miles) with a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
CAUTION!
• Intruding objects (e.g., screws or
nails) should not be removed from
the tire, which could compromise the
repair with the tire repair kit.
• Do not use the tire repair kit if the
tire shows lateral damages and/or the
rim is damaged by driving with flat
tire.
•
Tire repair kit can be used in outside
temperatures down to approximately
-20
°
C (-4
°
F).
•
Replace the tire repair kit sealant
bottle prior to the expiration date
(printed on the bottle label) to assure
optimum operation of the system.
NOTE:
• The compressor power plug can be
inserted either in the 12 V power
outlet housed in the boot or inside
the passenger compartment (see
“Internal Equipment” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”).
• When having the tire serviced, advise
the Maserati dealer or service center
that the tire has been sealed using
the tire repair kit.
Using the Compact Spare
Wheel
NOTE:
The compact spare wheel is supplied in
aluminium or steel: the pictures show
the one in aluminium.
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.
• Select the P (Park) mode and then
engage manually the electric parking
brake and move the ignition device
to
OFF position.
• If necessary, turn the hazard warning
lights on and place the warning
triangle at the required distance.
WARNING!
•
The vehicle must be level and on
firm ground during the vehicle
lifting operations. The use of chock
contained in the tool kit is always
mandatory. In case of slight slope
(less than 10%), place the chock in
front of (downhill) or behind (uphill)
the wheel diagonally opposite the
one to be replaced. In case of higher
slope (more than 10%), call the
Assistance Service and avoid any
operation.
•
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.
• Never start or run the engine with
the vehicle on a jack.