Maserati Spyder - Keys

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The Maserati CODE system
In order to increase protection against
attempts at theft, the car is equipped
with an electronic engine immobilizer
system (Maserati CODE), which is
automatically activated when the
starter key is removed.
Each starter key contains an electronic
device which transmits a code signal to
the Maserati CODE control unit, and
engine ignition is enabled only if the
key code is recognised by the system.
Two keys A, are supplied with the car.
The key serves to:
– start the engine
– lock/unlock doors (centralized door
locking)
– lock/unlock glove compartment
– activate/deactivate the passenger's
airbag (European version only)
– lock/unlock the luggage
compartment lid (manual and power
opening)
– alarm activation/deactivation.
Operation
Each time the ignition key is removed
from the STOP position the protection
system activates the engine
immobilizer.
Upon starting the engine, when the
key is turned to the MAR position:
1) If the code is recognized, the CODE
on the instrument panel turns off
within a second, while the EOBD
warning light, once the ECU diagnosis
has been completed switches off after
about four seconds. Under these
conditions, the protection system
recognizes the key code and
deactivates the engine immobilizer.
When the key is turned to AVV, the
engine starts.
2) If the warning light CODE
remains on and the warning light
EOBD , switches off and comes on
again immediately, after the four
second diagnostics for the ECU control
units, the code has not been
recognized. In this case, it is advisable
to turn the key back into position STOP
and then back to MAR; if the
immobilizer stays on, try with the
other keys. If it is still not possible to
start the engine, try the emergency
start-up procedure (see chapter
"Emergency starting") and contact the
Maserati Service Network.
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