Maserati QUATTROPORTE Owner's Manual page 155

Charging System Warning Light
This telltale shows the status
of the electrical charging
system. If the telltale 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 telltale 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 6.
Automatic Transmission Failure
Indicator
This indicator and related
displayed message, indicate
transmission failure. If the
failure permits, slowly drive to
the nearest Maserati Service Center.
Engine Temperature Warning Light
This warning light notifies
when the engine is
overheated. As temperature
rises and the gage displayed in
sector 11 approaches "H", this
warning light will illuminate
combined with the related displayed
message, and triggering and acoustic
signal by reaching the set threshold.
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 6 for more information.
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Under normal conditions, the
warning light illuminates
when the ignition switch 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 checked and
serviced. This light does not indicate
the oil level. The engine oil level must
be checked with the dipstick located
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
under the engine hood (see
"Maintenance Procedures" in section
7).
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Engine Oil Temperature Indicator
This light indicates that the
engine oil is overheated. The
indicator is combined with the
related displayed message. In
this case, drive carefully until the
temperature drops back to normal
level and the indicator light turns off.
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Low Engine Oil Level Indicator
This indicator and the related
displayed message, indicate a
low engine oil level.
The engine oil level must be
checked with the dipstick fitted under
the engine lid (see "Maintenance
Procedures" in section 7).
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 problem persists, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
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