Maserati QUATTROPORTE Owner's Manual page 199

provide excellent performance and
fuel economy, as well as engine
emissions well within current local
regulations of various countries.
If any of these systems require service,
the system will turn on the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
It will also store diagnostic codes and
other information to assist which your
Service Center will use to service
your vehicle. Although the vehicle
will still be driveable and not need
towing, contact the Service Network
for service as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•
Prolonged driving with the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on
could cause further damage to the
emissions control system. It could also
affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before
any emissions tests can be performed.
•
If the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is flashing while the
engine is running, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
could occur. Immediate service is
required at the Service Network.
• After the problem has been solved,
the Service Network personnel will
perform specific tests on the test
bench for a complete check of the
system and, if necessary, also road
tests, even on long distances.
Gasoline Particulate Filter - GPF
( )
To reduce the emissions of particulate
matter, the exhaust system is equipped
with a particulate filter optimized
for the back pressure and with a high
filtration efficiency.
This filter is maintenance-free and
self-regulating and therefore does
not require a regeneration procedure
when using the car. This performance
made possible by the improvement of
the filtering support between engine
and silencer.
Spare Parts
Use of genuine parts for normal or
scheduled maintenance and repairs
Starting and Driving
is highly recommended to ensure
excellent performance.
Damage or failures caused by
non-genuine spare parts used for
maintenance and repairs will not
be covered by the manufacturer's
warranty.
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