Maserati GRANCABRIO RANGE, Owner'S Manual

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Using the engine
Breaking-in
Today’s most modern methods of
production afford high precision in
the construction and assembly of
components. However, the moving
parts do undergo a settling process,
basically in the fi rst hours of the
vehicle operation.
Engine and transmission
Avoid exceeding 5000 RPM for the
fi rst 1000 km (620 mi).
After starting the vehicle, do not
exceed 4000 RPM until the engine
has warmed up suffi ciently (water
temperature: 65, 70 °C).
Do not let the engine run at a
constantly high speed for a prolonged
time.
While driving
Never travel with the Rev. Counter
approaching the peak RPM - not even
downhill.
When the Rev. Counter is approaching
the peak RPM (red sector), take
precautions to avoid exceeding that
limit.
WARNING: Under normal conditions,
all the red light warning lights on
the instrument panel multi-function
display should be off. When they
come on, they indicate a malfunction
in the relative system. The only
exception is the engine oil level
warning light, see page 228.
Ensure proper operation of the
various devices by checking the
relative control instruments.
WARNING: Continuing to drive when
a red warning light comes on could
cause serious damage to the vehicle
and affect performance.
Never turn the engine off
while driving downhill as the
vacuum decrease prevents
the brake booster from functioning
correctly. After a few attempts at
braking the system will become
almost completely ineffi cient. The
power steering will also lose its
effi ciency in these condition.