Maserati 3500 Vignale spyder, Owner'S Manual

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5
Use of the engine
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Use of the engine
Breaking-in
Today's most modern methods of
production afford high precision in the
construction and coupling of
components. However, the moving
parts do undergo a settling process,
basically in the first hours of the car
operation.
Engine and transmission
Avoid exceeding 5000 r.p.m. for the
first 1,000 trip km.
After starting the car, do not exceed
4,000 r.p.m. until the engine has
warmed up sufficiently (water
temperature: 65, 70 °C).
Do not keep the car at a constant high
speed rate for a prolonged time.
Driving the car
Never travel with the Rev. Counter
indicator approaching the peak r.p.m. -
not even downhill.
When the Rev. Counter indicator is
approaching the peak r.p.m. (red-
colored line), take precautions to avoid
exceeding that limit.
WARNING Under normal operating
conditions, all the red light warning
indicators on the instrument panel
multi-function display must be
switched off; When they switch on,
they indicate a problem in the
respective system.
Ensure proper operation of the various
devices by checking the respective
control instruments.
WARNING Continuing to drive when a
red warning light switches on could
cause serious damage to the car and
affect performance.
Do not travel downhill with
the engine off because the
servo brake is not operating
due to lack of vacuum: after several
brakings, the system loses almost all
efficiency.