Maserati Ghibli 2021 Owner's Manual page 162

Starting and Driving
Canadian Market
When parking on a hill, apply the
parking brake before pressing the "P"
button.
For enhanced security, turn the front
wheels toward the kerb on a downhill
5
and away from the kerb on an uphill
grade.
WARNING!
• Never use the P (Park) mode as a
substitute for the electric parking
brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to prevent
vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
•
Make sure the transmission is in P
(Park) before leaving the vehicle.
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CAUTION!
DO NOT race the engine when
shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral)
into another gear range, as this can
damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be
used to ensure that you have engaged
the shift lever into the "P" position:
•
when shifting into P (Park), push the
"P" button on the shift lever.
•
with the brake pedal released, verify
that "P" position is illuminated on
the shift lever and in the instrument
cluster display.
R (Reverse)
This range is used to move the vehicle
backward.
Switching to R (Reverse) starting from
N (Neutral) is only possible if the
vehicle is moving backwards. We
recommend to shift into R (Reverse)
only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• Vehicle stationary: switching
between R (Reverse) and D (Drive),
passing from N (Neutral), in addition
to the action on the shift lever this
requires applying the brake pedal
and the unlock button being pressed.
• Vehicle moving: the driver can switch
from R (Reverse) to N (Neutral) acting
on the shift lever without pressing
the unlock button and the brake
pedal.
N (Neutral)
• Vehicle stationary and engine
started: switching from N (Neutral) to
P (Park) requires "P" button pressed
only. Switching from N (Neutral) to R
(Reverse) and/or D (Drive) requires
brake pedal and unlock button
pressed and the action on the shift
lever.
• Vehicle moving: switching from
N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) and/or
D (Drive) requires pressing the
unlock button and the action on the
shift lever. Switching to R (Reverse)
starting from N (Neutral) is only
possible if the vehicle is moving
backwards, while switching to D
(Drive) starting from N (Neutral) is
only possible if the vehicle is moving
forwards.
Set the parking brake and shift the
transmission into P (Park) if you must
leave the vehicle.