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Maintenance and Care
CAUTION!
•
Prolonged driving with the MIL
on could cause further damage to the
emissions control system. It could also
affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before
any emissions tests can be performed.
•
If the MIL is flashing while the
engine is running, severe catalytic
converter damage could occur.
Immediate service at an Authorized
Maserati Dealer is required.
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
In some localities, it may be a legal
requirement to pass an inspection of
your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle
registration. For states that require an
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M), this
check verifies the “Malfunction Indicator
Light ” is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the
OBD II system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be
ready. The OBD II system may not be
ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery
or a battery replacement. If the OBD II
system should be determined not ready
for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the
test.
To check if your vehicle's OBD II system
is ready, you must do the following:
• Press the ignition device to the ON
position, but do not crank or start the
engine.
• As soon as you press the ignition
device to turn the engine On, you will
see the MIL remain illuminated for 15
seconds, this is a normal bulb check.
• Approximately 15 seconds later, one of
two things will happen:
- The MIL will remain illuminated
and a message error will appear on
your instrument cluster. This means
that your vehicle's OBD II system is
not ready and you should not proceed
to the I/M station.
- The MIL will turn Off. This means
that your vehicle's OBD II system is
ready and you can proceed to the I/M
station.
If your OBD II system is not ready, you
should see an Authorized Maserati
Dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle
was recently serviced or had a battery
failure or replacement, you may need to
do nothing more than drive your vehicle
as you normally would in order for your
OBD II system to update. A recheck with
the above test routine may then indicate
that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's
OBD II system is ready or not, if the MIL
is illuminated during normal vehicle
operation you should have your vehicle
serviced before going to the I/M station.
The I/M station can fail your vehicle
because the MIL is on with the
engine running.
Spare Parts
Use of genuine parts for normal or
scheduled maintenance and repairs is
highly recommended to ensure excellent
performance.
Damage or failures caused by
non-genuine spare parts used for
maintenance and repairs will not be
covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Dealer Service
An Authorized Maserati Dealer has the
qualified service personnel, special tools,
and equipment to perform all service
operations in an expert manner. Service
Manuals are available which include
detailed service information for your
vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals
before attempting any procedure
yourself.
Intentional tampering with emissions
control systems may void your warranty
and could result in civil penalties.
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