Maserati Ghibli Owner's Manual page 247

Periodic Maintenance
Every 1000 km (600 mi) or before long
journeys
Check:
• engine coolant;
• brake fluid;
• windshield washer fluid level;
• tire inflation pressure and condition;
• operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
• operation of windshield
washer/wiper system and wear of
windshield wiper blades.
Every 3000 km (1900 mi)
Check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Use
If the car is mainly used under one of
the following conditions:
• off-roads;
• short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km / 4.3–5 mi) at sub-zero
outside temperatures;
• engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of idleness.
You should perform the following
inspections more frequently than
recommended on the "Scheduled
Service Plan":
• check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
• check cleanliness of hood and trunk
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
• visually inspect conditions of:
engine, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes)
and rubber elements (boots - sleeves
- bushes - etc.);
• check battery charge;
• visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;
• check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
• check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter of the A/C system;
• check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner filter.
CAUTION!
All maintenance operations for the
vehicle must be carried out by the
Maserati Service Network. For routine
and minor maintenance operations
which you can carry out yourself,
make sure that you have the necessary
experience and always use suitable
Maintenance and Care
equipment, original Maserati spare
parts and the prescribed fluids. Shall
this not be the case, do not carry any
operation on your own and contact a
Maserati Service Center.
On Board Diagnostic System —
EOBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a
sophisticated onboard diagnostic
system called EOBD II. This system
monitors the performance of the
emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When
these systems are operating properly,
your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as
well as engine emissions suited to
current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service,
the EOBD II system will turn on the
"Malfunction Indicator Light"
the instrument cluster display (refer to
"Instrument Cluster" in section 4). The
system stores as well diagnostic codes
and other information to assist your
service technician by performing
repairs.
Although the vehicle will be drivable
and will not need towing, contact the
on
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