Automatic Transmission Range; P (Park) - Maserati Ghibli Owner's Manual

In normal conditions, the shift lever is
always unlocked. When in D (Drive)
mode it is possible to upshift or
downshift the changing gears by
automatically temporary setting in M
(Manual) mode.
You must also press the brake pedal to
shift the transmission out of P (Park)
position.
Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R
(Reverse) should be done only after
the accelerator pedal is released and
the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep
your foot pressed on the brake pedal
when moving the shift lever between
these gears.
DO NOT race the engine when shifting
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into
another gear range.

Automatic Transmission Range

P (Park)

Use this position to park the vehicle.
Shifting gears from P (Park) position is
only possible with the brake pedal
pressed. To move the shift lever from P
(Park) position to any other position,
the engine must be switched on. The
engine can be regularly started in P
(Park) range. Never attempt to use P
(Park) while the vehicle is in motion.
When parking on a level surface, you
may place the shift lever in the P
(Park) position first, and then apply
the electronic parking brake by
pulling the handle upwards. The
Instrument cluster will display the
related warning light
message for 5 seconds.
When parking on a hill, apply the
parking brake before placing the shift
lever in P (Park).
For enhanced security, turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill
and the
and away from the curb on an uphill
grade.
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