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indicator light, which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the
master cylinder has dropped below a
certain level.
The warning light will remain lit until
the problem has been solved. If the
brake warning light flashes for 10
seconds with the electric parking brake
warning light and the related message
on, an EPB system failure has occurred.
If a brake failure occurs, visit an
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as
possible in order to check up the brake
system.
In the event of an Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD) failure, both
the brake warning light and the ABS
light illuminate.
Immediate repair of the ABS system is
required.
Functioning of the brake indicator
light can be checked by turning the
ignition device from STOP to ON
position.
The warning light should illuminate
for approximately 2 seconds.
The warning light should switch off
unless the parking brake is engaged
or a brake fault is detected. If the
warning light does not illuminate,
have the light system repaired by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
The warning light will also switch on
when the parking brake is engaged
with the ignition device in ON
position.
This warning light only indicates the
brake is engaged but not the clamping
force of the parking brake to the
wheels.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake
light on can be very dangerous.
Part of the brake system may have
failed, resulting in increased braking
distances and the risk of an accident.
Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) is part of an onboard
diagnostic system that monitors
engine and automatic transmission
control systems.
Under normal conditions, this indicator
light should switch on when the
ignition device is in ON position and
switch off soon after the engine is
started (the MIL does not shut off
immediately).
This is a sign of the indicator light
working properly. If the indicator
remains lit or switches on while
driving, 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.
Should this occur, proceed with
caution to your Authorized Maserati
Dealer without heavy throttle
application or driving at high speeds.
Obey all applicable local traffic
regulations.
The indicator light will go out if the
problem is no longer present. The
error will be registered by the system
in any case.
CAUTION!
•
When the ignition device is in the
ON position and if the indicator light
does not switch on or if it switches on
while driving, contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible.
•
Prolonged driving with the MIL on
could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect
fuel economy and drivability. If
the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
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