Maserati QUATTROPORTE Owner's Manual page 201

In the above mentioned conditions,
the automatic engagement function
can be deactivated/activated by using
the command "Vehicle settings" on
the main menu (refer to paragraph
"Deactivating Automatic Operation"
in this chapter).
Manual Engagement/
Disengagement
The parking brake can also be
manually engaged or disengaged
when the engine is running or the
ignition switch is in the RUN position,
by pressing the brake pedal and
raising the lever located behind the
shift lever.
When the parking brake is applied,
the warning light lights up on
the Rev Counter and the related
message will be displayed for 5
seconds on the instrument cluster.
If you attempt to engage/disengage
the parking brake without having
pressed the brake pedal, a message
will be displayed, warning you to
proceed.
If the engine was turned off when the
automatic engagement device was
deactivated (see "Deactivating
Automatic Operation" in this chapter)
it is possible to shift the parking brake
simply by pulling the lever upward
within 3 minutes after turning off.
CAUTION!
The main function of the EPB is to
allow safe parking of the vehicle,
therefore it must only be applied
when the vehicle is already stationary.
If the EPB is used while the vehicle is
moving and decelerating until a speed
lower of 3 mph (5 km/h) and, in
particular, until complete stop
(typically in a sudden brake), it is
necessary to have the EPB system
checked by the Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
WARNING!
• Always hold the brake pedal pressed
during engagement or
disengagement of the parking
brake.
• The EPB command activation while
running, generates a deceleration of
the vehicle with strong deceleration
(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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