Use Of The Engine - Maserati Gransport Owner's Manual

Use of the engine

Breaking-in
Today's modern methods of
production afford high precision in the
construction and coupling of
components. However, the moving
parts do undergo a breaking-in
process, basically in the first hours of
the car's operation.
Engine and transmission
Avoid exceeding 5000 r.p.m. for the
first 600 miles (1,000 km).
After starting the car, do not exceed
4,000 r.p.m. until the engine has
warmed up sufficiently (water
temperature: approx. 150-160 °F (65-
70 °C).
Do not keep the car at a constant high
speed rate for a prolonged time.
Driving the car
Never travel with the Tachometer
indicator approaching the peak r.p.m.
not even downhill.
When the Tachometer indicator is
approaching the peak r.p.m. (red-
colored line), take precautions to avoid
exceeding that limit.
WARNING: Under normal operating
conditions, no red light warning
indicators on the instrument panel
should be displayed. When they switch
on, they indicate a problem in the
respective system.
Ensure proper operation of the various
devices by checking the respective
control instruments.
WARNING: Continuing to drive when a
red warning light switches on could
cause serious damage to the car and
affect performance.
Do not travel downhill with
the engine off because the
servo brake is not operating
due to lack of vacuum: after several
brakings, the system loses almost all
efficiency.
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