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Headlights
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Headlights
Xenon headlights
The gas-discharge (Xenon) headlights
work with an electric arc saturated
with Xenon gas under pressure.
The light produced is superior to that
of traditional light bulbs, in terms of
quality (brighter light) as well as of the
span and positioning of the area
illuminated.
The advantages offered by better
lighting are perceptible (less eye strain
and increased orientation for the
driver and thus driving safety)
especially in the case of bad weather,
fog and/or insufficient road indications
owing to the broader illumination of
the side zones, which are normally left
unilluminated.
The much broader illumination of the
side zones increases driving safety as it
offers the driver better detection of
other persons on the side of the road
(pedestrians, bicycle riders and
motorcycle drivers).
The electric arc requires very high
voltage for lighting, but afterwards
power is supplied at a lower voltage.
The headlights reach maximum
brightness about 0.5 seconds after
being turned on.
The strong light produced by this type
of headlight requires the use of an
automatic system to keep the position
of the headlights constant and to
prevent glare for approaching
vehicles, in the case of braking,
acceleration or load shifting.
If bulb replacement is
necessary, contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer
only: DANGER - RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK!
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