Brake And Stability Control System - Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual

Driving
Brake and Stability Control
System
The vehicle is equipped with an
Electronic Stability Control System
(ESC), which helps to maintain
directional control in the event of loss
of traction of the tires. The system is
able to detect potentially dangerous
situations for the stability of the
vehicle and automatically sets the
brakes on all four wheels in a
differentiated manner, in order to
provide a torque stabilizing of the
vehicle.
ESC includes following subsystems:
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• EBD (electronic brake force
distribution);
• ABS (anti blocking system);
• TCS (traction control system);
• BAS (brake assist system);
• HSA (hill start assist).
WARNING!
• These systems cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from affecting
the vehicle, nor can it increase traction,
braking or steering efficiency beyond
that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires.
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• These systems cannot prevent
collisions, including those resulting
from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too
closely, or hydroplaning.
• The capabilities of a vehicle
equipped with these systems must
never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner that could
jeopardize the driver's and the
passenger's safety or the safety of
others.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
provides increased vehicle stability and
brake performance under most
braking conditions. The system
automatically "pumps" the brakes
during severe braking to prevent
wheel lock-up.
The Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) prevents the rear wheels from
over-braking and provides greater
control of available braking forces
applied to the rear axle.
WARNING!
The ABS helps prevent the wheels
from locking, but it does not increase
the physical grip limits between the
tires and the road. Therefore, always
keep a safe distance from the vehicle
in front of yours and reduce your
speed when entering a curve.
NOTE:
• When the vehicle's speed is higher
than 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also
hear a slight clicking sound as well as
other motor noises. The system is
performing a self-check cycle to
ensure that the ABS is working
properly.
• This self-check occurs each time the
vehicle is started and accelerated
past 7 mph (11 km/h).
ABS is activated during braking under
certain road or stopping conditions.
ABS-inducing conditions can include
ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad
tracks, loose debris.
You may also experience the following
when the brake system goes into Anti-
Lock:
• The ABS motor running (it may
continue to run for a short time after
the vehicle stops).
• The clicking sound of solenoid valves.
• Brake pedal pulsations.