Normal Starting Of The Engine - Maserati Ghibli Owner's Manual

Starting and Driving
Normal Starting of the
Engine
WARNING!
It is dangerous to run the engine in an
enclosed area. The engine consumes
oxygen and discharges carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic
gases in the atmosphere.
When doors are opened, the
instrument cluster displays the model
logo in the center and the complete
odometer plus the open doors
indicator in the lower part of the
5
cluster.
Before starting the engine, close the
doors, adjust your seat, the inside and
outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt
and instruct all other occupants to
buckle their seat belts.
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The shift lever must be in P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position before you can
start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear
(see "Automatic Transmission" in this
section).
CAUTION!
• Before starting the engine, switch
off the electrical devices with a high
power consumption (air-conditioning
and heating system, heated rear
window, headlights, etc.).
• Do not start the engine if the fuel
level in the tank is low.
The keyless ignition allows the driver
to operate the ignition device by
pushing the center button, as long as
the key fob is within the passenger
compartment (check "Keys" in
section "Before Starting" for further
information).
By pressing the brake pedal and
pushing the START/STOP button
the engine starts. Instrument cluster
displays the initial sequence with
warning light and analog instruments
test routine and switch-on of the
engine temperature indicators and
fuel level. This happens if option "Key-
On Display" was set in "Screen Setup"
submenu for display switch-on (see
chapter "TFT Display Setting and Menu
Overview" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls").
The current display subsequently sets
up with the latest screenshot.
If the engine fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after
10 seconds. If you wish to stop the
cranking of the engine prior to
starting it, press the button again.
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or
a warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
If the driver only pushes the
START/STOP button but does not press
the brake pedal, the ignition device
cycles to the ACC position (see "Keys"
in section "Before Starting") and the