Maserati QUATTROPORTE Owner's Manual page 156

Dashboard Instruments and Controls
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator
This light combined to the
related message displayed on
sector 1 for 5 seconds,
indicates a failure of the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
system. If the indicator turns on while
driving, have the system checked by
the Authorized Maserati Dealer.
When detecting a failure, the light
indicator will illuminate while the
engine is running. Cycle the ignition
4
switch when the vehicle has
completely stopped and the shift lever
is placed in P (Park) position: the light
indicator should turn off.
If the indicator remains lit with the
engine running, you can still drive your
vehicle. However, contact the
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
performance, an elevated/rough idle
or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing.
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Catalyst Over Temperature Indicator
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 an abnormal level and the
catalytic converters could be
damaged. Drive slowly to the
nearest workshop.
• If the light turns on permanently 3
times the engine will stop. It will be
possible to restart the vehicle only
after a key-off / key-on cycle. Then
slowly drive to the nearest Maserati
Service Center.
• Maserati is not responsible for
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 speed 5 mph (8 km/h) or
faster.
Trunk and Engine Lid Ajar Indicators
These light indicators will
illuminate to indicate that the
trunk or engine lid is ajar.
When the trunk or engine
compartment is open, a
related message will be
displayed with the warning
indicator if the vehicle is running at
speed 5 mph (8 km/h) or faster.