Indicators And Warning Lights; Alternator Condition; Automatic Gearbox Condition; Position Lights/Low Beams - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic 2009 Owner's Manual

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Indicators and warning
lights
Rear fog lights
When the rear fog lights are
turned on.
Fog lights
When the fog lights are
turned on.
Position lights/low
beams
This switches on when the
position lights, low beams or parking
lights are turned on.
High beams
When the high beams are
turned on or flashing.
Parking lights
With the key removed, this
indicates the parking lights
are turned on.
(*) Viewed on the display as well

Alternator condition

If there is a fault in the
recharging system.
When the battery is insufficiently
charged or overcharged (flashing).
Engine diagnosis system
failure (OBDII)
(*)
Under normal conditions, this
warning light should switch on when
the ignition key is turned to the MAR
(ON) position, and should turn off 18
seconds after engine starts. This will
show that the warning light is working
properly.
If the warning light remains on or
switches on while driving, it indicates
that there is a failure in the fuel supply/
ignition and emission control systems.
The failure could cause high exhaust
emissions, loss of performance, poor
vehicle handling and high consumption
levels. In these conditions you can drive
slowly without demanding engine
performance or high speeds. Prolonged
use of the vehicle when the warning
light is on can cause damages. For this
reason, you should contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as
possible. The warning light will go out
if the problem disappears. The error will
be stored by the system in any case.
WARNING: When the ignition key is
turned to the MAR (ON) position, if the
warning light does not turn on or
if it turns on while driving, contact
your local Authorized Maserati Dealer
as soon as possible.
Automatic Gearbox
condition
(*)
Depending on the message
displayed it signals:
– gearbox condition
If the failure permits, slowly drive to
the nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
– gearbox oil temperature too high
In this case, slow down until the
temperature goes down to the normal
values for use (the warning light goes
off), see page 160.

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