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Starting-off when the engine is
cool
Start-off slowly, avoiding sudden
accelerations and rev the engine at
low-medium speeds. High-
performance driving should be
avoided until the water temperature
reaches 122°-140°F (50° - 60°C).
Emergency starting with
auxiliary battery
If the battery is discharged, the engine
can be started using another battery
having the same or slightly higher
capacity than the flat one.
Follow the below instructions:
1) Connect the positive terminals (+) of
the two batteries with a jumper cable.
2) Connect the negative terminals (–)
of the two batteries with a jumper
cable.
3) Start the engine.
4) When the engine starts, remove the
jumpers cables in reverse order.
If the car does not start after several
attempts, contact your Authorized
Maserati Dealer.
Do not carry out this
procedure if you do not have
experience: incorrect
maneuvers can cause high electrical
discharges and even cause the battery
to explode.
Do not to approach the
battery with open flames or lit
cigarettes or sparks because
of risk of explosion and fire.
WARNING: Do not use a battery-
charger for emergency starting under
any circumstances. This could damage
the electronic systems, particularly the
control units performing the ignition
and fuel supply functions.
Starting with inertia maneuvers
(push-start, etc.)
WARNING: Since the car is catalyzed,
under no circumstances should it be
started by pushing, towing or on
downward slopes. These actions could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond
repair.
Remember that when the
engine is not started, the
brake servo and power
steering systems are not activated and
therefore the effort required on the
brake pedal and steering wheel is
much greater.
Turning off the engine
With the engine idling, rotate the
ignition key to the STOP position.
A "burst" on the accelerator pedal
before turning off the engine has no
purpose and increases fuel
consumption.
Starting the engine
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