Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual page 196

Driving
the system to enter a temporary
function and enable the manual shift
mode. This range is indicated with
the symbols "+/-" on the right and
left side of the "D" letter on the gear
range field of the display. The system
will then switch back to automatic
mode according to time elapsed in
"temporary" mode and driving
conditions.
At extremely cold temperatures (-23°F /
-30°C or below), transmission may be
affected by the low temperature of
the engine and transmission. Normal
operation will resume once the
transmission temperature has risen to
a normal level.
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD model only)
This vehicle is equipped with an active
on-demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
system that provides available
optimum traction for a wide variety of
road surface and driving conditions.
The system minimizes wheel slip by
automatically redirecting torque to the
front and rear wheels as necessary.
To maximize fuel economy, the AWD
vehicle automatically defaults to
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) when road
and environmental conditions are such
that wheel slip is unlikely to occur.
When specific road and environmental
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conditions require increased levels of
road traction, the vehicle
automatically shifts into AWD mode.
Drive mode, RWD, or AWD, is
displayed momentarily on the TFT
display. Refer to paragraph "TFT
Display" in chapter "Instrument
Cluster" of section 4 for further
information.
WARNING!
There may be a slight delay for AWD
engagement after a wheel slip
condition occurs.
NOTE:
If the "Service AWD System" warning
message appears after engine start up,
or during driving, it means that the
AWD system is not functioning
properly. If the warning message is
often activated, it is recommended to
go to the service.
WARNING!
When "Service AWD System" is
activated driver should be aware of
different driving behavior and reduce
speed. The "Service AWD System" also
warns the driver not to drive into
cross country areas requiring AWD and
snow roads.