Low Brake Fluid Warning Light; Airbag/Pre-Tensioner Failure - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic 2009 Owner's Manual

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Low oil pressure
Under normal conditions, the
warning light should come on
when the ignition key is turned to the
MAR (ON) position and go off as soon
as the engine is started.
If the warning light remains on or
turns on while driving, this indicates
low engine oil pressure. In this case,
turn the engine off immediately and
carry out the necessary checks.
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If the problem persists, contact your
local Authorized Maserati Dealer.
If it flashes, it indicates a failure of the
engine oil pressure sensor.
Tire pressure
(*)
This warning light is
connected to the tire pressure
monitoring system.
In normal conditions, the warning
light should illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to MAR (ON) and
should go off as soon as the engine is
started. If the warning light remains on
or illuminates while driving, it
indicates a too low inflation pressure
of one or more tires.
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Indicators and warning lights
Low brake fluid warning
(*)
light
(*)
It illuminates when the brake
fluid level goes below the minimum
level. If accompanied by a specific
message, it indicates an EBD system
failure. In this case, do not apply the
brakes suddenly, since this may cause
an early locking of the rear wheels.
Drive with the greatest care and have
the system immediately checked by the
nearest Authorized Maserati Dealer.
If the warning light comes on
while driving, check the brake
fluid level immediately. If the
fluid level is below the minimum level
there could be a leakage in the circuit:
in this case, contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer before
continuing your trip.
Defective ABS system
It illuminates when the ABS
system is not functioning.
The standard braking system remains
operational, but it is advisable to
contact your Authorized Maserati
Dealer as soon as possible.
Seat belts
(*)
It illuminates when the driver
seat belt is not fastened or
improperly fastened. A buzzer is also
activated for approx. 8 seconds when
the warning light is on.
Airbag/pre-tensioner
failure
(*)
This turns on to indicate that
the pre-tensioner and/or airbag system
is/are not working properly.
Turning the key to MAR (ON),
the light comes on but it
should go out after a few
seconds with the engine running.
If the warning light stays on
or if it does not come on, or if
it comes on while driving,
stop immediately and consult your
(*)
local Authorized Maserati Dealer.
(*) Viewed on the display as well