Indicators And Warning Lights; Alternator Failure; Automatic Gearbox Failure - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic 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 high beams 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.

Alternator failure

If there is a fault in the
recharging system.
When the battery is insufficiently
charged or overcharged (flashing).
Engine diagnosis system
failure (EOBD) (*)
Under normal conditions, this
warning light should switch on when
the ignition key is turned to the MAR
position and switch off as soon as the
engine is started. 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 proceed
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 the
Maserati Service Network 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 position, if the
warning light does not switch on
or if it switches on while driving,
contact the Maserati Service Network
as soon as possible.
Automatic Gearbox
failure (*)
Depending on the message
displayed it signals:
– Gearbox failure.
If the failure permits, slowly drive to
the nearest Maserati Service Centre.
– 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 162.

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