Maserati Ghibli 2021 Owner's Manual page 128

Dashboard Instruments and Controls
Position Lights and Daytime Running
Lights (DRL)
The lighting system uses the same
high or low intensity headlamps LED,
respectively, for the DRL lights and
front position lights.
With the light switch turned in
the position lights will turn on when
the ignition device is in any position
and the engine is stopped or when
the engine is running and the twilight
sensor is in "NIGHT" mode.
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The position lights are always on when
the light switch is set in the
position.
DRL lights will turn on when the
twilight sensor is in "DAY" mode, the
engine is running and the light switch
is in or "AUTO" position.
NOTE:
If the headlights or position/DRL lights
are on after the ignition device is
placed in OFF position, a buzzer will
alert the driver while opening the
driver's door.
If a turn signal is activated, the DRL
LED on the same side of the vehicle
switches in position light function
for the duration of the turn signal
activation. Once the turn signal is
deactivated, the DRL LED will light up
again.
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NOTE:
On Canadian vehicles DRL are always
on. On United States vehicles, the
DRL lights can be turned on and off
using the MIA system, see "Functions
of Settings Menu on MIA" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
,
for further information.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the
headlights on or off according to
ambient light intensity detected by the
twilight sensor positioned on the inner
surface of the windshield, over the
rear view mirror. To turn the system
on, rotate the lights switch clockwise
to "AUTO" position.
When the automatic system is
activated, the headlight time delay
function is activated as well. This
means the headlights will stay on for
up to 90 seconds after you place the
ignition device into OFF position.
To turn the automatic system off,
move the lights switch out of "AUTO"
position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before
the headlights turn on in automatic
mode.
WARNING!
The responsibility for turning on the
lights, depending on the daylight and
regulations in force in the country
of use, always lies with the driver.
The automatic system for switching
on and off the external lights is
to be considered as an aid for the
driver. If necessary, switch the lights
including the rear fog lights on and off
manually.
Headlights On with Wipers
When this function is active, the
headlights will turn on approximately
10 seconds after activation of
the wipers, if the lights switch is
placed in the "AUTO" position. The
headlights will additionally turn off by
deactivation of the wipers if previously
activated with this function.
NOTE:
The Headlights with wipers function
may be turned on and off using the
MIA system, refer to "Functions of
Settings Menu on MIA" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and
Controls".
Headlights Time Delay
This safety function provides headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds