check engine light MASERATI GRANTURISMO 2020 User Guide

•The ESC system will be on, even if it
was turned off previously. The ESC
system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when active. This is normal;
the sounds will stop when ESC
becomes inactive by solving the
problem that caused the ESC
activation.
Air Bag Malfunction Warning Light (*)
The warning light flashes to
indicate a malfunction of the
warning light.
WARNING!
•Turning the key in the ignition
switch to MAR (ON) position, the air
bag malfunction warning light
illuminates but should go off after a
few seconds with the engine
running.
•If the air bag malfunction warning
light remains on or stays on or if it
does not illuminate or if it
illuminates while driving, contact
your Authorized Maserati Dealer as
soon as possible.
Right Turn Signal Indicator
This indicator lights up when
the right turn signals or the
hazard flashers are switched
on.
The indicator will flash at the same
frequency of the turn signals 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 turn signal on, a
continuous sound will advise the
driver to turn the signal off.
If the indicator flashes at a fast rate,
check for a defective outside indicator
light bulb.
Maserati CODE Warning Light (*)
With the key in the ignition
switch inMAR (ON)position,
the amber warning light in
the instrument cluster and on
the display illuminates when the
system detects the following faults:
• alarm system not available;
• electronic key not detected;
• have the vehicle protection system
checked.
Or when the user is informed of the
following events:
• vehicle break-in detected;• electronic key not recognized.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light
This indicator notifies that the
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is disabled; the linked
message will be displayed.
Parking Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator light illuminates
when the parking brake is
applied.
Brake Pads Worn Warining Light (*)
This warning light illuminates
on the instrument cluster
when the brake pads have
reached their wear limit.
Please contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealer.
High Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
The thermometer in the instrument
cluster indicates the temperature of
the coolant. If the needle indicates
high temperatures and at the same
time the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle immediately and have the
cooling system checked by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
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Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This warning light and the
related displayed message,
indicate a low engine oil level.
The engine oil level must be
checked with the dipstick fitted under
the hood (see “Maintenance
Procedures” in section “Maintenance
and Care”).
Power Steering Failure Warning Light
This warning light, and the
related message, illuminate
when the power steering is
not operating and needs
service.
Drive slowly by to the nearest
Authorized Maserati Dealer, being
extremely careful as steering effort
may increase.
Catalyst Over Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light, and the
related message, light up if
the engine runs irregularly
with consequent high
temperature in the exhaust system.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining
a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
such as, engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates and lead, that
which are know to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicleWARNING!
•If the warning light is accompanied
by the message “High catalysts
temperature slow down”: the
temperature of the catalytic
converters is too high. The driver
must slow down immediately until
the warning light turns off.
•If the message “Excessive catalysts
temperature do not drive on”
appears after decelerating: the
temperature in the catalytic
converters has reached a dangerous
level and the catalytic converters
could be damaged. Drive slowly to
the nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
•Maserati declines all responsibility
for whatever damage deriving from
non compliance with the above
mentioned warnings.
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Engine Temperature Warning Light
This warning light coupled
with the light on the coolant
thermometer notifies when
the engine is overheated. If
the temperature reaches critical levels
this warning light will illuminate in red
color combined with the related
message on display.
If the indicator light switches on while
driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it
off. Also, shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) and idle the vehicle. If the
temperature does not return to
normal, immediately turn the engine
off and contact anAuthorized
Maserati Dealer.
Check “Engine Overheating” in section
“In an Emergency” for more
information.
Doors and Lids Open Warning Light
This warning light indicates
that the doors or lids are open
or not properly closed. The
instrument cluster display also
shows an image of the vehicle with the
part not closed highlighted in red and
the related message.
WARNING!
Before starting off, close any doors
and lids that are open or not properly
closed.
Fuel Cutout Enabled Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
when a collision activates the
inertia switch, thus cutting off
the fuel supply.
WARNING!
After a collision, if you smell fuel or
note leakages from the fuel system,
do not reactivate the switch in order
to prevent the risk of fire.
Windshield and Headlights Washer
Low Fluid Indicator
This indicator will illuminate
for 10 seconds to indicate a
low level of the windshield
and headlights washer fluid. A
related message will be displayed.
See “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care” for
fluid filling.Lighting System Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
in the case of a system failure
or burning-out of the position,
turn signal, rear fog and
license plate light bulbs.
See "Bulb Replacement" in section
"Maintenance and Care" for further
details.
Stop Light Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
in the case of a system failure
or burning-out of the stop
light bulbs.
See "Bulb Replacement" in section
"Maintenance and Care" for further
details.
Twilight Sensor Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
in the case of a failure of the
twilight sensor.
Contact anAuthorized
Maserati Dealerto have the vehicle
checked.
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lever. The selected position will
illuminate in white light.
• P (Park);
• R (Reverse);
• N (Neutral);
• D (Drive) automatic forward speed (6
ranges);
• –/+ to downshift or upshift in
sequential manual mode (see "Drive
Mode" in this section).
Transmission status (example shown in
picture: D (Drive)) is visible also on the
central part of the instrument cluster
display.Starting the Engine
The engine can only be started when
the transmission shift lever is in P
(Park) or N (Neutral) position.
WARNING!
Always start the engine holding the
brake pedal depressed.
NOTE:
After starting the engine and setting
off, do not depress the accelerator
pedal before and while shifting the
transmission shift lever. This is
particularly important when the
engine is cold.
Driving the Vehicle
After starting the vehicle, with the
engine idling and the brake pedal
depressed ("Shift-Lock" safety), movethe transmission shift lever to D
(Drive) position or in the position for
sequential manual shifting "+" or "–".
Release the brake pedal and gradually
depress the accelerator pedal.
NOTE:
The transmission shift lever can be
moved to P (Park) position only when
the key in the ignition switch is in the
MAR (ON)position and both the
unlock button on the transmission
lever and the brake pedal are pushed
(Shift-lock safety).
For safety reasons, the transmission
shift lever can be moved from D
(Drive) position to R (Reverse) and P
(Park) position only when unlock
button on the transmission shift lever
is pushed. It is also advisable to
depress the brake pedal during this
maneuver.
NOTE:
•Do not run the engine at top RPM
until it has reached stable operating
temperature.
•In the case of performance starting,
check that the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) is disengaged.
•For more comfortable starting (with
the transmission lever in D (Drive), R
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pedal pressed. To move the shift lever
from P (Park) position to any other
position, the engine must be switched
on. The engine can be regularly
started in P (Park) range. Never
attempt to use P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion.
When parking on a level surface, you
may place the shift lever in the P
(Park) position first, and then apply
the electronic parking brake by
pulling the trigger upward.
The Instrument cluster will display the
related
light indicator that flashes
until the maximum engagement force
has been reached.
When parking on a hill, apply the
parking brake before placing the shift
lever in P (Park).
For enhanced security, turn the front
wheels toward the kerb on a downhilland away from the kerb on an uphill
grade.
WARNING!
•Never use the P (Park) position as a
substitute for the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB). Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to
prevent vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
•Make sure the transmission is in P
(Park) before leaving the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT race the engine when
shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral)
into another gear range, as this can
damage the drivetrain.
• Shift the lever to P (Park) position
only when the vehicle is stationary.
Therefore, it is advisable to perform
this maneuver with the brake pedal
depressed.
• To prevent accidental engagement,
the transmission shift lever can only
be shifted from P (Park) to any other
position when the unlock button on
the transmission shift lever and the
brake pedal are depressed.• Before getting out of the vehicle,
check that the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) is engaged. Shift the
transmission shift lever to P (Park)
position even when you need to get
out of the vehicle only for a few
seconds, leaving the engine running.
If you turn off the engine with the
transmission shift lever in a position
different from P (Park), an acoustic
signal will sound for a few seconds
and a message will be displayed
indicating to shift the lever to P (Park)
position.
When the driver’s door is opened with
the transmission shift lever in a
position different from P (Park), an
acoustic signal will sound for a few
seconds and a message warning the
driver that the transmission shift lever
is not in P (Park) position will be
displayed.
R (Reverse)
This range is used to move the vehicle
backward.
We recommend to shift into R
(Reverse) only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
• Vehicle halted: switching between P
(Park), R (Reverse) and D (Drive)
requires pressing the unlock button
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Maserati Dealerto have the
transmission checked.
WARNING!
When the transmission is
malfunctioning, drive very carefully
considering that vehicle performance
is reduced. In addition, the reverse
gear safety lock may not be active:
absolutely do not shift the lever to R
(Reverse) when the vehicle is moving.
Transmission Oil Overtemperature
If the transmission oil temperature
exceeds the operating limit, a message
and the
red warning light
illuminates on the instrument cluster.
In this case, slow down until
temperature returns to normal level
(the light will turn off).
If this is not sufficient, we recommend
to stop the vehicle, shift the lever to
position P (Park) or N (Neutral) and
keep the engine idle until the
red
temperature warning light turns off
and the message disappears from the
display. Resume driving without
demanding high engine performance.
If the
red warning light and the
related message turns on again, it is
advisable to stop the vehicle, turn off
the engine and wait for theengine/transmission assembly to fully
cool down.
Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position
See chapter “Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park) Position” in section
“In an Emergency”.
Onboard Computer (Trip)
The trip computer screen pages are
accessible through the “Trip” softkey
in the lower bar of the MTC+ main
menus.
The selectable submenus are the
following:
• Current Trip.
• Trip A.
• Trip B.
• Service.
Current Trip
In this screen are displayed the range
and the distance of destination for the
current trip.
The unit for these submenus can be
adjusted by the user from MTC+
setting menu (see "MTC+ Settings" in
this section).
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can be activated at any time and the
system limits the engine speed rate to
3000 rpm in all gears except for the
6th, unrequested gearshifts could take
place.
In any case, it is advisable to
deactivate SPORT mode before
selecting ICE (low-grip) mode.
When sequential manual gearshifting
is active, regardless of the mode set
(NORMAL / SPORT / ICE), the
transmission will automatically upshift
or downshift when reaching the
minimum and maximum rpm. This is
to prevent engine overrevving or
underrevving.
(ESC Off) Mode
The ESC system is designed to
automatically activate every time the
engine is started and can be
deactivated by pressing
(ESC Off)
button on the central console for
about 2 seconds. The
(ESC Off)
amber warning light illuminates on
the instrument cluster as well as on
the display, where it is accompanied
by a specific message.
The ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
antiyawing system incorporates all of
the vehicle control systems: ABS, EBD,
ASR and MSR (see "Brake and StabilityControl System" in this section for
further information).
The system is fitted with a unit that
predicts the vehicle behavior with
extreme accuracy. The system can
detect when the driver is about to lose
control of the vehicle. In this case, it
can activate the brake calipers
individually and engine control, in
order to create a torque sufficient to
resist the vehicle’s yawing moment.
Press
(ESC Off) button again to
reactivate the system.
The
(ESC On) amber warning light
on the instrument cluster flashes
during all the operating phases.
, the system is automatically disabled
and cannot be re-activated. While
driving, this condition is signaled by
the
(ESC On) amber warning light,
that illuminates both on the
instrument cluster as well as on the
multi-function display, where it is
accompanied by the message “ESC
unavailable go to dealer”.
When the engine is started, the system
malfunction is indicated by the
illumination of the
(ESC On) amber
warning light.
CAUTION!
• In the event of a fault, and with the
ESC system disabled (
(ESC Off)
button pressed), the vehicle behaves
as if it were not equipped with this
system: however, we recommend
you contact theAuthorized Maserati
Dealeras soon as possible to have
the system checked.
• If you have to tow the vehicle with 2
wheels raised, make sure the key in
the ignition switch is in theSTOP
(OFF)position. Otherwise, with the
ESC system active (
(ESC Off)
button not pressed), the control unit
will store a malfunction with
consequent illumination of the
(ESC On) amber warning lights on
the instrument cluster and on the
display. Should this occur, contact
theAuthorized Maserati Dealerto
have the system repaired.
• In low- and medium-grip conditions
(e.g., rain, snow, ice, sand, etc.) it is
advisable not to activate SPORT
mode, even with the ESC system
active (
(ESC Off) button not
pressed).
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Parking Brake
The vehicle is equipped with an
electric automatic parking brake, also
called EPB (Electric Parking Brake).
It can be automatically engaged when
the engine is turned off and it is
disengaged when, with the engine
running, the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
When the parking brake is applied
(with the key in the ignition switch in
STOP (OFF)position), the
indicator lights up on the rev.
counter display and the related
message is displayed on the instrument
cluster for 5 seconds (see “Instrument
Cluster” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”).
During engagement and
disengagement procedures, the
indicator flashes until theparking brake has reached its
maximum activation force and is
respectively fully released.
The parking brake is automatically
applied when the engine is turned off
and the vehicle is stationary.
It can only be disengaged when the
engine is restarted.
If the key has been removed from the
ignition switch or is turned inSTOP
(OFF)position, it cannot be
disengaged.
Manual Engagement/
Disengagement
The parking brake can also be
manually engaged or disengaged
when the engine is running and when
the vehicle is moving or the key in the
ignition switch is inMAR (ON)
position, by pressing the brake pedal
and raising the lever located next to
the transmission shift lever.
When the parking brake is applied, the
indicator lights up on the rev.
counter and the related message will
be displayed on the instrument cluster.
If the engine was turned off when the
automatic engagement device was
deactivated (see “Deactivating
Automatic Operation” in this chapter)
it is possible to shift the parking brake
simply by pulling the lever upward.
CAUTION!
The main function of the EPB is to
allow safe parking of the vehicle,
therefore it must only be applied
when the vehicle is already stationary.
If the EPB is used while the vehicle is
moving and decelerating until a speed
lower of 3 mph (5 km/h) and, in
particular, until complete stop
(typically in a sudden brake), it is
necessary to have the EPB system
checked by anAuthorized Maserati
Dealer.
WARNING!
•Always hold the brake pedal pressed
during engagement or
disengagement of the parking brake.
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If you attempt to disengage the
parking brake without having
depressed the service brake pedal, a
message will be displayed to warn
you to do so.
•The EPB command activation while
running, generates a deceleration of
the vehicle with strong deceleration
(Dynamic Braking). It is therefore
recommended to use of this feature
only in case of emergency. The
stability of the car is guaranteed by
the action of the activated ESC
system.
Deactivating Automatic
Operation
To deactivate automatic operation of
the parking brake, with the engine
on, press the "PARK OFF" button on
the central console.The words “PARK OFF” appear on the
display for 5 seconds, after which they
remain displayed but in smaller size.
To reactivate automatic operation,
press the "PARK OFF" button once
again, the words “PARK ON” appear
on the display for 5 seconds.
CAUTION!
• In certain conditions when the
battery voltage is low, the electric
parking brake system may
temporarily be deactivated for safety
reasons. Therefore, typically upon
starting the engine, when the
battery voltage drops, the message
“PARK OFF” may temporarily be
displayed on the instrument cluster,
indicating that automatic operation
is temporarily disabled.• In the case of performance starting,
check that the parking brake is
disengaged.
Failure Indication
In the event of electric parking brake
system failure, the
warning light
on the display will light up.
Depending on the message displayed,
it signals the following failures of the
EPB system:
• “Parking brake failure: go to dealer”
If the message warning you to go to
the nearestAuthorized Maserati
Dealeris displayed, drive slowly and
remember that the electric parking
brake device is not functioning.
• “EPB is overheated”
If the vehicle has been stationary
(key in the ignition switch toSTOP
(OFF)position) for about 15 minutes
without using the parking brake,
and the warning light illuminates
again after restarting the engine,
slowly drive to the nearest
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
• “EPB failure only manual unlock
allowed: see handbook”
In this case, follow the manual
emergency deactivation procedure
in order to release the parking brake
(see “Emergency Release of the
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Parking Brake” in section “In an
Emergency”).
• “Parking Brake system revision: go to
dealer”
The EPB system requires
maintenance, therefore contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealerto have
the system corrected.
WARNING!
In the event of an EPB failure, take
your vehicle to the nearest Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible.
Initialize the EPB System after a
Battery Disconnecting
After the detachment and the
subsequent connection of the battery,
on the instrument cluster display the
warning light will light up.
To initialize the EPB system lift, release
and lift again the lever located next to
the transmission shift lever.
Emergency Disengagement
In case of brake lock with complete
electrical system failure, it is necessary
to act on the electric actuator using
the special tool provided in the tool kit
to release the pressure of the parking
brake shoes (see “Emergency Releaseof the Parking Brake” chapter in
section “In an Emergency”).
EPB Operation with
Overheated Brakes
Driving on mountain roads with steep
slopes or a sports use of the vehicle
could overheat the brake system
components. In these conditions,
parking brake must not be used since
the push of the power actuator might
not be sufficient to ensure vehicle
braking, especially on a slope.
Drive normally without braking to
allow the brakes to cool down a few
minutes before stopping. In this way,
the automatic or manual activation of
the parking brake will ensure vehicle
braking.
Parking
Straighten the wheels and turn off the
engine.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully applied
in automatic or manual mode and
place the transmission lever in the P
(Park) position.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
WARNING!
•Always check that the vehicle is
locked before leaving it.
•Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
•Do not park the vehicle on paper,
grass, dry leaves or other flammable
materials. They could catch fire if
they come into contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system.
•Do not leave the engine running
while the vehicle is unattended.
CAUTION!
When you need to park the vehicle on
a steep slope, both with the engine on
and off, it is recommended not only to
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