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Instruments and Controls
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 may occur.
Immediate service is required.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Light
This warning light is connected
to the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS). Under normal
conditions, the warning light should
illuminate when the ignition device is
in ON and should go off as soon as the
engine is started.
If the warning light remains lit or
illuminates while driving, the pressure
of one or more tires is too low and a
message will be displayed.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
connected to the low tire pressure
monitoring light.
When the system detects a malfunction,
the monitoring light and the related
message will flash for approximately one
minute and then remain lit.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle startups as long as
the malfunction lasts.
When the malfunction indicator lights up,
the system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure correctly.
For further information see chapter "Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in
section "Understanding the Vehicle".
Left Direction Indicator Light
This indicator lights up when the
left direction indicators or the
hazard lights are turned on.
The indicator light will flash at
the same frequency of the direction
indicators and is controlled by the left
multifunction lever.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the
vehicle drives for more than 1 mile (1.6
km) with either direction indicator on, a
continuous sound will alert the driver to
turn the indicator off.
If the indicator flashes at a fast rate,
check for a defective exterior light LED.
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