Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual page 207

toward the curb on a downhill grade
and away from the curb on an uphill
grade.
Apply the parking brake before
placing the shift lever in P (Park),
otherwise the load on the
transmission locking mechanism may
make it difficult to move the shift
lever out of P (Park).
In certain conditions, it is however
advisable to disengage the parking
brake manually and slightly apply the
service brake for starting off. This is
advisable when there are obstacles
very close to the vehicle in the
direction in which you intend to move.
Vehicle condition
• Engine running and speed lower than
3 km/h (1.8 mph).
• Transmission in any position other P
(Park).
• Driver safety belt unlocked.
• Driver door opened.
• Brake pedal pressed.
Warnings
• Slow continuous chime.
• "Vehicle not in Park" message on the
display.
"Drive Away Inhibit" strategy
"Drive Away Inhibit" strategy alerts
the driver with messages on the
instrument cluster display and
sounding chimes, then places the
transmission in P (Park).
The table shows the vehicle condition
and the action that the system runs to
exit the dangerous condition.
Action of the driver
The driver releases the brake pedal to
get out of the vehicle.
Warnings
• Fast chime.
• "Secure vehicle to prevent
movement" message on the display.
Driving
The system put the
transmission in P
(Park) position
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