2019 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE warning light

Warning and Indicator Lights
on Analog Instruments Telltales on Speedometer
The following telltales are displayed
on the speedometer, and related
messages are visible for 5 seconds on
the central sector of the display, unless
otherwise indicated (see “TFT Display”
paragraph in this chapter).
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is part of an
onboard diagnostic system
that monitors engine and
automatic transmission control
systems.
Under normal conditions, this
indicator light should switch on when
the ignition switch is in RUN position
and switch off soon after the engine is
started (the MIL does not shut off
immediately).
This is a sign of the indicator light
working properly. If the indicator
remains lit or switches on while
driving, there is a failure in the fuel
supply/ignition and emission control
systems.
The failure could cause high exhaust
emissions, loss of performance, poor vehicle handling and high
consumption levels.
Should this occur, proceed with
caution to your Authorized Maserati
Dealer without heavy throttle
application or driving at high speeds.
Obey all applicable local traffic
regulations.
The indicator light will go out if the
problem is no longer present.
The error will be registered by the
system in any case.
CAUTION!
• When the ignition switch is in the
RUN position and if the indicator
light does not switch on or if it
switches on while driving, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon
as possible.
• Prolonged driving with the MIL on
could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect
fuel economy and drivability. If the
MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is
required. In addition, the OBDII
system incorporates a diagnostic
connector that can be interfaced
using diagnostic equipment. This
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makes it possible to read the error
codes stored in the control unit,
together with a set of specific
parameters for the engine operation
diagnostic cycle, for compliance with
CARB & EPA OBDII regulations.
Left Turn Signal Indicator Light
The
indicator lights
up when
the left turn signals or the
hazard flashers are turned on.
The indicator light will flash at
the same frequency of the turn signals
and is controlled by the stalk switch
lever.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the
vehicle drives for more than 1 mile
(1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a
continuous sound will alert the driver
to turn the signal off.
If the indicator flashes at a rapid rate,
check for a defective exterior light
bulb.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Light
This warning light is connected
to the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS).
Under normal conditions, the
warning light should illuminate when
the ignition switch is in RUN and should go off once the engine is
started.
If the warning light remains lit or
illuminates while driving, the pressure
of one or more tires is too low and a
message will be displayed.
The TPMS malfunction warning light is
connected to the low tire pressure
monitoring light.
When the system detects a
malfunction, the monitoring light and
the related message will flash for
approximately one minute and then
remain lit.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle startups as long as
the malfunction lasts.
When the malfunction warning lights
up, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure
correctly.
Please refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in section
“Driving” for further information.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Malfunction Warning Light
This light, and its related
message, indicate possible
malfunctions of the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS).
The light will turn on when the
ignition switch is in RUN position and may stay on for 4 seconds. If the ABS
light remains lit or turns on while
driving, the Anti-Lock portion of the
brake system is not functioning and
requires service. However, the
conventional brake system will
continue to operate normally if the
(USA) warning light is switched
off. If the ABS light turns on while
driving, or if it does not switch on
when the ignition switch is in RUN
position, please visit an Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible to
restore the Anti-Lock brake function.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
The ESC activation/malfunction
indicator light on the
instrument cluster will display
when the ignition switch is in
RUN position.
It should switch off by starting the
engine.
If the light stays on with the engine
running, there is a malfunction in the
ESC system.
If the light still stays on after several
ignition cycles, and the vehicle has
been driven for several miles at more
than 30 mph (48 km/h) speed, visit an
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brake pedal pulsation may be felt
during each stop of the vehicle.
Inefficiency of one of the dual brake
system cycles is indicated by the brake
indicator light, which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the
master cylinder has dropped below a
certain level.
The light will remain lit until the
problem has been solved.
If a brake failure occurs, visit an
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as
possible in order to check up the brake
system.
In the event of an Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD) failure, both
the brake indicator light and the ABS
light illuminate.
Immediate repair of the ABS system is
required.
Functioning of the brake indicator
light can be checked by turning the
ignition switch from OFF to RUN
position.
The light should illuminate for
approximately 2 seconds.
The light should switch off unless the
parking brake is engaged or a brake
fault is detected. If the light does not
illuminate, have the light system
repaired by an Authorized Maserati
Dealer . The light will also switch on when the
parking brake is engaged with the
ignition switch in RUN position.
This light only indicates the brake is
engaged but not the clamping force of
the parking brake to the wheels.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake
light on can be very dangerous and is
not recommended. Part of the brake
system may have failed, resulting in
increased braking distances and the
risk of an accident. Have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible at an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Air Bag Indicator Light
This
light will
illuminate for a
few seconds for a bulb check
when the ignition switch is in
RUN . If the light does not
illuminate while starting the engine,
stays lit, or switches on while driving,
have the system checked at an
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as
possible.
In the latter case, the message will
remain displayed: to hide it, press the
button
on the steering wheel right
side. See “Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) – Air bags” in section “Before
Starting” for further information.
WARNING!
If the warning light remains ON or if it
does not illuminate or illuminates
while driving, contact your Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible.
Right Turn Signal Indicator
This
indicator lights
up when
the right turn signals or the
hazard flashers are switched
on.
The indicator will flash at the same
frequency of the turn signals and is
controlled by the turn signal lever.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the
vehicle drives for more than 1 mile
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continuous sound will advise the
driver to turn the signal off.
If the indicator flashes at a fast rate,
check for a defective outside indicator
light bulb.
Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is in
RUN , the seat belt reminder
light will light up for a few
seconds as a bulb check.
During the bulb check, you will hear
an acoustic signal if one or both front
seat belts are unbuckled.
After the bulb check or while driving,
if a seat belt is unbuckled, together
with the acoustic signal the seat belt
reminder light will light up and a
message will indicate which belt is not
fastened.
WARNING!
Maserati urges you to use the seat
belts correctly fastened and adjusted
at all times. Correct use of the seat
belts can help reduce the risk of
serious injury in the event of an
accident. Do not pass seat belts over
sharp edges. They could tear. Do not
pin anything to the seat belts. This
could reduce their initial strength and cause them to tear in the event of a
crash.
Refer to “Occupants Restraint
Systems”
in section
“Before Starting”
for further information.
TFT Display: Menus and
Settings When operating, the TFT Display is
divided into sectors including menus
and sub-menus, running data,
warning/indicator lights and messages.
The different sectors of the display
layout are rendered in the following
picture. 1 Main area.
2 Selectable information (data,
time, outside temperature,
compass, etc.). When setting the
“Auto High Beam Assist”
feature, in the right portion of
this area is displayed the
respective green indicator.
3 Main menu titles with scroll
arrows (the number and the
main menu title is always visible
while scrolling the menu, and for
the next five seconds).
4 Submenu Titles.
5 Position within the submenus
and scroll arrows (example: 1 of
5). There can be maximum 9
displayable submenu positions.
When the number of submenu
points exceeds 9, the points are
replaced by a numerical value
within the scroll arrows.
6 Menu Instruction (hideable).
7 Shift lever positions (P, R, N, D,
M, 1, 2, 3...) and driving modes.
8 Gear shift indicator light and
paddles (if equipped).
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10 Complete Odometer.
11 Fuel Gauge.
12 Engine Temperature Gauge.
13* Reconfigurable quadrant for red
telltales.
14* Reconfigurable quadrant for
amber telltales.
15 Low beam headlights/position
lights.
16 Speed Warning indicator
(dynamic text).
17 NORMAL, SPORT and I.C.E.
modes indicator light.
18* Combined telltale of ACC, LKA
and HAS status. They are
displayed in the cluster when
one (or more) of these systems is
enabled and a different menu
from “Drive Assist” is displayed
in the main area.
19* CC and ACC status function.
20* Traffic Sign Assist icons:
conditioned and unconditioned
speed limit and/or
supplementary signs (time
restriction, etc..). See "Traffic
Sign Assist - TSA" in section
"Driving" for further details. 21 Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
failure warning light.
(*) See “TFT Display: Warning/
Indicator Lights of Set Modes/
Functions” in this chapter.
The display background may change
according to the type of message
displayed.
• Blue color: normal conditions.
• Yellow color: low-critical warning.
• Red color: high-critical warning.
Main and Submenu
Operate the controls on the right side
of the steering wheel to scroll, modify
and program the Main and Submenu. Press and release the multifunction
switch in the
and arrow
directions to scroll upwards and
downwards the main menu titles.
The screen area in sector 1 (Main Area)
will be updated and the selected title
will be shown in sector 3 (Main Menu
Title).
Press and release the multifunction
switch (
) to enter the information
screens or a submenu. Keep the switch
(
) depressed for 2 seconds to restore
the selected/visualized functions.
The selected sub-menu title selected
will be displayed in sector 4 (Submenu
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“Key-On Display” and “Key-Off
Display” items allow user to set display
during vehicle key-on and off.
“Key-On Display” is normally set to
“On”. When entering the vehicle, after
the welcome screen, the display will
show the information concerning
engine starting sequence. While if it is
set to “Off” (example shown in
figure), the display will show the
information displayed before last
vehicle key-off.
When engine is started and ignition
device is pressed to stop it, it is
possible to set “Key-Off Display” to
obtain the following display settings:
• On: Trip Summary screen (Trip B is
reset after each key-on/key-off cycle);
• Off: screen with Maserati logo and
trident. The “Defaults” item of “Screen Setup”
submenu allows restoring Maserati
factory settings.
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights of Set Modes/Functions Display sections indicated in the figure
show warning/indicator lights
concerning all selected driving
functions and all set functions/systems.
The relevant messages will be
indicated within the main area for five
seconds, unless otherwise specified.
Fault messages will be stored under
“Stored messages”.
Charging System Warning Light
This warning light shows the
status of the electrical
charging system. If the light
stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle's
non-essential electrical devices or
increase engine speed (if at idle). If the
charging system warning light remains
on, it means that the vehicle is
experiencing a problem with the
charging system. IMMEDIATELY
contact an Authorized Maserati Dealer
to have the vehicle serviced.
If jump starting is required, refer to
“Jump Start Procedures” in section “In
an Emergency”. Transmission Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light and the
related message indicate that
the transmission fluid
temperature is rising.
If this warning light turns on, safely
pull over and stop the vehicle.
Then, shift the transmission into P
(Park) and run the engine at idle until
the temperature drops and the light
switches off. If the problem persists,
contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer .
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the
transmission temperature warning
light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or failure.
Engine Temperature Warning Light
This
warning light
notifies
when the engine is
overheated. If the
temperature reaches critical
levels and the gauge displayed in
sector 12 turns red, this warning light
under the engine temperature gauge
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reaching the set threshold an acoustic
signal will be heard.
If the warning light switches on while
driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it
off. Also, shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) and idle the vehicle. If the
temperature does not return to
normal, immediately turn the engine
off and contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer . Check “Engine Overheating” in
section “In an Emergency” for more
information.
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Under normal conditions, the
warning light illuminates
when the ignition device is
turned to RUN and goes off as
soon as the engine is started.
If the warning light stays or turns on
while driving, the engine oil pressure is too low. The warning light is
combined with a displayed message
and an acoustic signal that will last 4
minutes. In this case, turn the engine
off immediately and carry out the
necessary checks.
Do not operate the vehicle until the
problem has been corrected. This light
does not indicate the oil level. The
engine oil level must be checked with
the dipstick located under the hood
(see “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care”).
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Engine Oil Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that the
engine oil is overheated. The
warning light is combined
with the related displayed
message. In this case, drive carefully
until the temperature drops back to
normal level and the light warning
light turns off.
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This warning light and the
related displayed message,
indicate a low engine oil level.
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the hood (see “Maintenance
Procedures” in section “Maintenance
and Care”).
Electric Power Steering Failure
Warning Light
This warning light, and the
related message, illuminate
when the electric power
steering is not operating and
needs service.
If the warning light is on, steering
assistance may be not available.
WARNING!
After battery disconnection event, the
warning light may be on. In this case,
start the engine and perform a
steering wheel stroke end to end.
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
Catalyst Over Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light, and the
related message, light up if
the engine runs irregularly
with consequent high
temperature in the exhaust system. WARNING!
• If the warning light is accompanied
by the message “Catalyst Temp
Getting Hot Reduce Speed”: the
temperature of the catalytic
converters is too high. The driver
must slow down immediately until
the warning light turns off.
• If the message “Catalyst Temp Hot
Stop Safely Wait To Cool” appears
after decelerating: the temperature
in the catalytic converters has
reached a dangerous level and the
catalytic converters could be
damaged. Drive slowly to the
nearest Authorized Maserati Dealer.
• Maserati declines all responsibility
for whatever damage deriving from
non-compliance with the above
mentioned warnings.
Door Ajar Indicator
This
indicator illuminates
when
one or more doors are
ajar. The indicator will show
which door is ajar. When one
or more doors are open, a related
message will be displayed if the vehicle
is running at a speed of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or faster. Trunk Lid and Hood Ajar Indicators
These light indicators will
illuminate to indicate that the
trunk lid and/or the hood are
ajar.
When the trunk lid or the
hood is open, a related
message will be displayed
besides the light if the vehicle is
running at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h)
or faster.
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator
This indicator light indicates a
failure of the Electronic
Throttle Control (ETC) system.
If the indicator turns on while
driving (a torque decrease is possible),
have the system checked by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
When detecting a failure, the light
indicator will illuminate while the
engine is running.
If the indicator remains lit with the
engine running, you can still drive your
vehicle. However, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as
possible.
If the indicator is flashing while the
engine is running, immediate service is
required. You may experience reduced
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