Table of Contents
Advertisement
Warning and Indicator
Lights
Warning and Indicator Lights
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.
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 device 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 illuminated 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 device 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.
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
•
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
may occur. Immediate service is
required. In addition, the On-
Board Diagnostics (OBDII) system
incorporates a diagnostic connector
that can be interfaced using
diagnostic equipment. This 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
This 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 multifunction
lever behind the steering wheel.
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.
4
105
Advertisement
Table of Contents
