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Fluid Level Check for Coolant
Transmission System
The coolant contained in the bottle of
this system is the same as the one used
for the cooling system of the engine.
For the preparation of the mixture of
water and antifreeze and for the
control of the level, proceed as shown
in the “Engine Coolant Level Check”
of this chapter.
Engine Air Filters Replacement Contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer to have the air filters replaced.
A/C Air Filter Replacement This filter performs mechanic/
electrostatic air filtering, provided
that windows and doors are closed.
The filter is located under the hood in
the external A/C system air inlet, on the passenger side of the vehicle, next
to the windshield wipers.
To replace the filter during the
scheduled maintenance services or
after the vehicle has been heavily used
on dusty roads, proceed as follows:
• Remove the access door in the cowl
screen by pressing the retaining clips
indicated.
• Unsnap both ends and lift the filter
retaining cover. • 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 retaining cover and
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• on the fuse and relay box located in
a covered area, under the dashboard
left side.
Integrated Power Module • To access the module it is necessary
to lift the hood (see “Hood
Operation” in section “Before
Starting”).
• To access the fuses remove the
module cover unhooking the lateral
locks as shown in the picture. The table points out the position as
featured in the figure, the type and
function of the fuses included in the
integrated power module.
CAUTION!
• After replacement, refit the
protective cover of the module.
• If you need to wash the engine
compartment, do not direct the
water for too long directly on the
module.
Ref. Type Function
2 Maxi – 50A Secondary air
pump relay input
(V8 engines only)
3––
4 Maxi – 30A Starter motor
relay input Ref. Type Function
5 Maxi – 40A ABS-ESP pump
feed
6 Maxi – 30A AWD module
relay input
7––
8 Maxi – 40A ABS-ESP valve
feed
9––
10 – –
11 Mini – 20A Horn relay input
12 Mini – 10A AC compressor
feed relay input
13 – –
14 Mini – 7,5A Alarm siren
15 Mini – 5A Washer heated
nozzles relay
input
16 Mini – 10A Enable cooling
fan relay input
and enable
cooling oil pump
relay input
18 – –
19 Maxi – 30A Headlamp
washer relay
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Vehicle Stored for Long
Periods If the vehicle is going to be stored for
long periods of time, follow the below
precautions:
• Wash and dry the vehicle thoroughly.
• Store the vehicle on a level surface in
a covered, dry and, if possible,
ventilated area.
• Select P (Park) and turn off the
engine.
• Disconnect the battery (refer
“Maintenance-Free Battery” in this
section) or connect a battery charger
(refer to paragraph “Maintaining
Battery Charge” of chapter “Battery
Statement” in this section).
• Check the battery charge status.
During parking, this check must be
carried out every three weeks.
Recharge the battery if the open
circuit voltage is lower than 12.2 V.
• Check that the parking brake is NOT
engaged.
• Do not empty the engine cooling
system.
• Clean and protect the painted parts
applying protective wax. • Clean and protect polished metal
parts with special products available
on the market.
• Cover the vehicle with a long cloth in
breathable fabric (available from an
Authorized Maserati Dealer ). Do not
use thick plastic sheets, which do not
allow the humidity on the vehicle
surface to evaporate.
• Inflate the tires up to a pressure
which must be 14.5 psi (1 bar) higher
than the normally prescribed one,
and check it at regular intervals.
NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with any information
about the available “Indoor and
Outdoor Car Covers”, available in the
“Genuine Accessories” range.
WARNING!
The tire pressure must be brought
back to the prescribed value before
reusing the vehicle (see “Tire Inflation
Pressure” in section “Features and
Specifications”).Restarting the Vehicle Before restarting the vehicle after a
long period of inactivity, we
recommend that you carry out the
following operations.
• Check the tires for pressure and for
any damages, cuts or cracks. If this is
the case, have them replaced.
• Do not dry-rub the external surface
of the vehicle: use a damp cloth.
• Visually inspect if there are any fluid
leaks (oil, brake and clutch fluid,
engine coolant etc.).
• Have the engine oil and filter
replaced.
• Check the fluid levels in the brake
system, as well as the engine coolant
level.
• Check the air filters and have them
replaced if necessary.
• Reconnect the battery after checking
the charge status (refer to
“Maintenance-Free Battery” in this
section) and perform the initializing
procedure if applicable.
• With the transmission in N (Neutral),
let the engine idle for several
minutes.
In this way, the pneumatic suspension
system will be able to reach theMaintenance and Care
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Parts to be refilled Quantity Product specifications
Engine cooling circuit (3.8
V8) 15 Quarts/14.2 liters (for
dual-zone air conditioning
system)
15.85 Quarts/15 liters (for
four-zone air conditioning
system) Mixture of water and coolant, proportionally 50/50%.
Coolant: protective, antifreeze action and ethylene
glycol-based with organic inhibitors compatible with
regulations:
• ASTM D 3306, ASTM D 2570
• ASTM D 4340, ASTM D 2809
• SAE J 1034
• CUNA NC 956/16.
Recommended fluid: PETRONAS Paraflu Up 50/50.Engine cooling circuit (3.0
V6) 9.7 Quarts/9.2 liters (for
dual-zone air conditioning
system)
10.56 Quarts/10 liters (for
four-zone air conditioning
system)
Automatic transmission
cooling circuit 2.64 Quarts/2.5 liters
(3) Automatic transmission 8 Quarts/7.6 liters SHELL ATF L- 12108 or ZF Lifeguard 8.
(3) Differential 0.95 Quarts/0.9 liters Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85 – FE Hypoid Gear
Lubricant.
(3) Front differential 0.47 Quarts/0.45 liters SHELL TF 0951B.
(3) Transfer case 0.65 Quarts/0.62 liters SHELL TF 0870.
Braking system 0.93 Quarts/0.88 liters +/- 4% Synthetic fluid: FMVSS 116 - DOT 4, ISO 4925 Class 4,
ENSAYOS INTA-UNE 26-109-88, SAE J1703, SAE J1704, CUNA
NC 956-01.
Recommended fluid: PETRONAS Tutela TOP 4/S.
CAUTION!
For each oil refilling and/or replacement, please contact an Authorized Maserati Dealer .Features and Specifications
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