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.
• 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 filter 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.WARNING!
The engine idle must be performed
outdoors. Exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide which is strongly
toxic and potentially lethal.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining
a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
such as, engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates and lead, that
which are know to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicle
Battery Statement
Battery Statement Status of
Charge
To avoid problems with ignition and/or
the electrical system in general when
you are driving, the battery charge
status is constantly maintained and
guaranteed by the vehicle's recharge
circuit; the main component of which
is the alternator. This circuit is only
able to supply voltage to the battery
when the vehicle is traveling.
The
warning light on the
instrument cluster (see “Instrument
Cluster” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”), will
indicate any malfunctions in the
recharge circuit or an insufficient
battery charge status (flashing).
The vehicle is fitted with advanced
electronic systems, such as, for
example, the alarm system and various
electronic control modules, which
consume power even when the key in
the ignition switch is in theSTOP (OFF)
position and the vehicle is not being
used.
Therefore, it is fundamental that the
battery is properly charged to ensure
that the engine starts properly and
Maintenance and Care
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260
In the Event of an Accident. . . .203
Jump Starting Procedure......214
ToolKit..................202
Towing a Disabled Vehicle.....216
Engine
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .235
Engine Coolant Level Check. . . .230
Engine Oil Level Check.......233
Engine Overheating.........204
Engine Start Failure.........149
Engine Turn Off............149
Hood, Open and Close........38
Normal Starting of the Engine . .148
Use of the Engine...........173
EPB (Electric Parking Brake)......164
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) . .167
Filters
A/C Air Filter Replacement.....253
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .235
Fuel
Carbon Monoxide Warning. . . .191
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release..................193
Fuel Consumption Data.......268
Fuel Requirements..........189
Fuel System Warnings........191
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends. . . .190
Materials Added to Fuel......191
MMT in Gasoline...........190
Reformulated Gasoline.......190
Fuses Position and Replacement. . .241HomeLink...................98
Hood, Open and Close..........38
Indicator Lights
Air bag Warning Light........66
Indicator Lights/Warning Lights
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights...................116
Warning and Indicator Lights on
Analog Instrument..........109
Inertia Switch, Fuel Cut-out......218
Infotainment System..........120
Manual Controls and Devices . .122
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child
Restraint System.............56
Instrument Cluster............108
Interior Components...........70
Interior Maintenance and Cure . . .258
Interiors Features.............93
Jump Start Procedure.........
.215
Keys
......................22
Level Checks................230
Adding Windshield/Headlight
Washer..................233
Brake Fluid Level Check.......232
Engine Coolant Level Check. . . .230
Engine Oil Level Check.......230
Power Steering Fluid Level
Check...................235
Transmission Oil Check.......235Lights.....................83
Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights . . .84
Automatic Headlights.........85
Bulb Replacement..........247
Cargo Light................89
DRL, Daytime Running Lights....84
Front Domelights............88
Hazard Warning Flasher.......89
Headlights................85
High Beams and Flashing......87
Light Switch...............83
Parking Lights..............85
Rear Fog Lights.............86
Turn Signals................86
Twilight Sensor.............86
Loading the Vehicle
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .97
Maintenance
A/C System Maintenance......252
Bodywork Maintenance and
Care....................255
Interior Maintenance and Care . .258
Maintenance Procedures......229
Periodic Maintenance........227
Scheduled Maintenance
Service..................222
Scheduled Service Plan.......224
Wheels Maintenance........254
Maserati Roadside Assistance
Program...................15
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light). .109
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