Maserati Grecale 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and Driving
Normal Starting of the
Engine
WARNING!
It is dangerous to run the engine in an
enclosed area. The engine consumes
oxygen and discharges carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases
in the atmosphere.
When doors are opened, the instrument
cluster displays the model logo in the
centre and the complete odometer plus
the open doors indicator
in the lower
right part of the cluster.
Before starting the engine, close the
doors, adjust your seat, the inside and
outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt and
instruct all other occupants to buckle
their seat belts.
The transmission must be in P (Park) or N
(Neutral) mode before you can start the
engine. Apply the brakes before shifting
into any driving gear (see “Automatic
Transmission” in this section).
CAUTION!
• Before starting the engine, switch
off the electrical devices with a high
power consumption (air-conditioning
and heating system, heated rear
window, headlights, etc.).
•
Do not start the engine if the fuel level
in the tank is low.
The keyless ignition allows the driver to
operate the ignition device by pushing
the centre button, as long as the key fob
is within the passenger compartment
(check “Keys” in section “Before
Starting” for further information).
By pressing the brake pedal and pushing
the
START/STOP button the engine
starts. Instrument cluster displays the
initial sequence with warning light and
analogue instruments test routine and
switch-on of the engine temperature
indicators and fuel level.
The current display subsequently sets up
with the latest screenshot.
If the engine fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after 10
seconds. If you wish to stop the cranking
of the engine prior to starting it, press
the button again.
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or
a warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Pressing again the START/STOP button
the ignition device returns to OFF
position and the display powers down.
Pressing further the
START/STOP
button the screen will display the
message that invites you to press the
brake pedal and push the
START/STOP
button to start the engine.
NOTE:
If the ignition device is left in the
ON position and the transmission
is in P (Park) mode, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes
of inactivity and the ignition device will
switch to the
STOP position.