Maserati Grecale 2022 Owner's Manual page 164

Starting and Driving
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.
CAUTION!
DO NOT race the engine when shifting
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into another
gear range, as this can damage the
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drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used
to ensure that you have engaged the
transmission into the "P" position:
• when shifting into P (Park), push the
"P" button on the dashboard.
• with the brake pedal released, verify
that "P" position is illuminated on 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.
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• Vehicle stationary: switching between
R (Reverse) and D (Drive) requires the
action on the buttons.
• Vehicle moving: the driver can switch
from R (Reverse) to N (Neutral) acting
on the button without pressing 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.
• Vehicle moving: switching from N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) and/or D
(Drive) requires pressing the action on
the button. 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) mode if you
must leave the vehicle.
NOTE:
To move the car into tunnel washers,
or to generally move with engine off,
if foreseen use the "Car Wash" mode
(see "Bodywork Maintenance and Cure"
chapter in section "Maintenance and
Care").
WARNING!
Do not switch to N (Neutral) and/or
never turn off the ignition to coast
downhill. These are unsafe practices
that limit driver's response to changing
traffic or road conditions. It is possible
to lose control of the vehicle and have a
collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or
driving for any other reason with the
transmission in N (Neutral) can result in
transmission damage. See "Towing
a Disabled Vehicle" in section "In an
Emergency" for further information.
D (Drive)
This range should be used for most city
and highway driving. It provides the
smoothest upshifts and downshifts and
the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically shifts up and down
through all gears. The D (Drive) mode
provides optimum driving characteristics
under all normal operating conditions of
the vehicle.
• Vehicle stationary: to switch from D
(Drive) to R (Reverse) requires brake