Maserati Ghibli Owner's Manual page 137

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.
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:
• In certain European countries, the
position lights will only operate with
the ignition device in OFF position,
or with headlights on. Regardless
of ignition device position, the
position/DRL lights will remain on as
long as the lights switch is in
position.
• 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, to exit the car.
When the car is locked, the telltale
on the instrument cluster will turn
off.
If a turn signal is activated, the DRL
,
LED on the same side of the vehicle
will turn off for the duration of the
turn signal activation. Once the turn
signal is deactivated, the DRL LED will
light up again.
NOTE:
Depending on your Country's
regulations, DRL lights may be turned
on and off.
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
into OFF position.
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
To turn the automatic system off,
move the lights switch out of "AUTO"
position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running and the
twilight sensor in "NIGHT" mode
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 in "Adverse
Weather" mode 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.
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