Starting The Engine - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Owner's Manual

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Starting the engine

Keep the brake pedal pressed
when starting the engine.
It is dangerous to run the
engine in a closed space. The
engine consumes oxygen and
discharges carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
WARNING: Before start-up, switch off
the electrical devices with a high
power consumption (air-conditioning
and heating system, heated rear
window, headlights, etc.).
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WARNING: Do not start the engine if
the fuel level in the tank is low.
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Starting the engine
1) Ensure that the handbrake is
engaged and that the doors are
closed.
2) Keep the brake pedal pressed when
starting the engine.
3) Do not press the accelerator pedal.
4) Check that the letter P (PARK) or N
(NEUTRAL) is shown on the gear
display and on the instrument
panel.
5) Turn the ignition key to the AVV
position and release it as soon as the
engine starts. Do not keep the key
turned to the AVV position for a
long time. position. In the event of
misfiring, turn the key back to the
STOP position and wait until the
gearshift display switches off and
then repeat the entire procedure.
WARNING: If you attempt to start the
engine without depressing the brake
pedal, a message on the display will
warn you to push it.
The engine can only be started when
the gearshift lever is in P (PARK) or N
(NEUTRAL).
When the engine has started up,
release the key, which will
automatically return to the MAR
position.
In the event of misfiring, turn the key
back to the STOP position and wait
until the gearshift display switches off
and then repeat the entire procedure.
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 65–70 °C (149-158 °F).