Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual page 61

invalidate its efficiency. If, due to
unusual natural events (floods, sea
storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and mud, it must be
replaced.
WARNING!
It is strictly forbidden to remove or
tamper with the pretensioner
components. Any service intervention
must be carried out only by qualified
and authorized personnel. Always
contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
CAUTION!
Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localized heating (over
212°F/100°C for a maximum of 6 hours
max.) in the area around the
pretensioners may damage or deploy
them erroneously. These devices are
not affected by vibrations caused by
uneven road surfaces or low obstacles.
Contact the Authorized Maserati
Dealer for any intervention that may
be required.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use
Reminder System (BeltAlert
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BeltAlert is a feature intended to
remind the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts. The feature
activates whenever the ignition is on.
If the driver or front seat passenger is
unbelted, the seat belt reminder light
and message will turn on and
remain on until both front seat belts
are fastened.
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The BeltAlert warning sequence
begins after the vehicle speed is over
5 mph (8 km/h) for more than 19
seconds, by blinking the seat belt
reminder light and message and by
sounding an intermittent chime.
Once the sequence starts, it will
continue for the entire duration or
until the respective seat belts are
fastened. After the sequence
completes, the seat belt reminder light
and message remains illuminated
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until the respective seat belts are
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fastened.
If the opened front door on the driver
or passenger side is closed and the
occupant presence sensor (if
equipped) detects a status change
from occupant not present to
occupant present the system will
repeat the warning sequence.
The driver should instruct all other
occupants to fasten their seat belts.
If a front seat belt is unbuckled while
traveling at speeds greater than
5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert
provide both audio and visual
notification.
The front passenger seat BeltAlert
not active when the front passenger
seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert
triggered when a pet or heavy object
is placed on the front passenger seat.
It is recommended to restrain pets in
the rear seat, in pet harnesses or pet
carriers that are secured by seat belts,
and properly stow cargo.
Seat Belts and Pregnant
Women
Seat belts should be worn by pregnant
women: the risk of injury in the event of
an accident is greatly reduced for them
and the unborn child if they are wearing
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