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Starting and Driving
(Dynamic Braking). It is therefore
recommended to use this feature only
in case of emergency. The stability of
the car is guaranteed by the action of
the activated ESC system.
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It is advisable to keep the "Auto
Apply" function always active (On) so
that the vehicle is properly secured
with electric parking brake.
Failure Indication
In the event of electric parking brake
system failure, the warning light on
the display will light up and the related
message will show as long as the failure
is present.
In addition, the warning light
(United States market) or
(Canadian market) will flash for 10
seconds.
WARNING!
In the event of an EPB failure, take
your vehicle to the nearest Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible.
United States Market
Canadian Market
Initialize the EPB System after
Re-connecting the Vehicle Battery
After the detachment and the
subsequent connection of the battery,
on the instrument cluster display the
warning light will be illuminated.
To initialize the EPB system, lift, release
and lift again the lever located under the
driver lower side of the dashboard.
Emergency Disengagement
In case of brake lock with complete
electrical system failure, is necessary
to act on the electric actuator to undo
the pressure on the pads of rear brake
calipers (see "Emergency Release of 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
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully applied
in automatic or manual and move
the transmission in P (Park) mode by
pressing the brake pedal and switching
OFF the vehicle.
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