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Starting and Driving
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.
•
Do not leave the engine running while
the vehicle is unattended.
WARNING!
Never use the P (Park) position as
a substitute for the parking brake.
Always apply the parking brake firmly
when parked, including when parked
on an incline, to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or
damage.
When parking on hill roads, it is
important to turn the front wheels
toward the curb on a downhill grade and
away from the curb on an uphill grade.
Apply the parking brake before shifting
the transmission in P (Park) mode,
otherwise the load on the transmission
locking mechanism may make it difficult
to move out of P (Park) mode.
In certain conditions, it is however
advisable to disengage the parking
brake manually and slightly apply the
service brake for starting off. This is
advisable when there are obstacles very
close to the vehicle in the direction in
which you intend to move.
Using the Brakes
CAUTION!
To obtain a good performance by brake
pads and discs, avoid sudden braking
during the first 190 mi (300 km).
The pad wear limit is indicated by the
illumination of the warning light , in
an amber color for United States Market
and in a red color for Canadian market,
on the instrument cluster.
In this event, please contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
United States Market
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