Maserati Quattroporte, Руководство пользователя

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Maintenance and Care
• Remove the used filter slipping it off
from within the air intake.
• Install the new filter with arrows
pointing in the direction of airflow,
which is toward the rear of the
vehicle (text and arrows on the filter
will indicate this).
• Close the filter access cover and
reinstall the access door.
CAUTION!
Failure to replace the filter may
considerably reduce the air
conditioning and heating system
efficiency.
Windshield Wiper Maintenance
and Blades Replacement
When the wiper arms are in rest
position it is not possible to check
or replace the blades as they remain
under the hood. To service the blades
it is necessary to move the wiper arms
in "Service" position (see chapter
"Wipers and Washers Control" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
In this way it is possible to turn and lift
the arms for the desired intervention.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to operate or service
the wiper blades with the wipers in an
active position (different than "OFF")
and with the ignition device in the
RUN position. The rain sensors may
suddenly activate the wipers. Always
use the "Service" position for any
intervention on the wipers blades.
Windshield Wiper Maintenance
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies
depending on the geographical area’s
weather conditions where the car
is used and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present
with chattering, marks, water lines or
wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or
replace if necessary.
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper
blades and the windshield periodically
with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild
nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove
accumulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry
glass for long periods may cause
deterioration of the wiper blades.
Always use washer fluid when using
the wipers to remove salt or dirt from
a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades
to remove frost or ice from the
windshield. Keep the blade rubber out
of contact with petroleum products
such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Spray nozzles
If the jet does not work, first check
that there is fluid in the pan (see
paragraph "Level checks" in this
section) then check that the nozzles
are not clogged.