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Starting and Driving
Use of the Engine
Breaking-In
Today's most modern production
methods are designed to provide
extremely precise construction and
assembly of components. However,
moving parts do undergo a settling
process, basically in the first hours of
vehicle operation.
Do not drive keeping at a constant high
speed rate for a prolonged time.
While cruising, brief full-throttle
acceleration within the limits of local
traffic laws contributes to a good break-
in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in
low gear can be detrimental and should
be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine
at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which
vehicle operations will occur. For the
recommended viscosity and quality
grades, see "Refilling Table" in section
“Technical Specifications”.
A new engine may consume some oil
during its first few thousand kilometers
of operation. This should be considered
as normal and not interpreted as an
indication of malfunction.
Specific Requirements
Follow these guidelines during the
first 932 mi (1500 km) of driving this
vehicle. Parts have a break-in period and
performance will be better in the long
run.
During the first 500 mi (800 km), engine
torque will be limited in low gears and
the gear shifting modality is "Normal"
whatever the function selected by the
user.
The Maserati Team continues to improve
your own product and is working
to remove the braking-in specific
requirements of first 500 mi (800 km) of
the car.
For the first 200 mi (322 km):
• To break in tires, drive at moderate
speeds and avoid hard cornering.
• New brake linings also need a break-in
period. Avoid making hard stops. This is
recommended every time brake linings
are replaced.
For the first 500 mi (800 km):
• Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt
stops.
• Do not exceed 4000 rpm.
• Avoid driving at any one constant
speed, fast or low, including the use of
cruise control.
• Avoid downshifting to break or slow
the vehicle when the engine speed will
exceed 4000 rpm.
• Do not let the engine labor. Never lug
the engine. This rule applies at all times,
not just the break-in period.
For the first 1500 mi (2414 km):
• Do not participate in track events, sport
driving schools, or similar activities.
• Check engine oil with every refueling
and add if necessary. Oil and fuel
consumption may be higher than
normal.
While Driving
Never travel with the tachometer
indicator approaching the peak rpm, not
even downhill. When the tachometer
indicator is approaching the peak rpm
(red colored zone), take precautions to
avoid exceeding that limit.
Specific Requirements
The following maneuvers can lead
to a temporary and/or premature
deterioration of the ignition system
with consequent lighting of the
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