Maserati GRANCABRIO Owner's Manual page 38

If the warning light
comes on while driving (fault
signal), stop the vehicle and
contact the Maserati Service Network
to have the system checked.
WARNING: The airbag system has
a service life of 14 years. When this
2
expiry date is approaching, contact
the Maserati Service Network.
In the event of a collision
with consequent airbag
deployment, contact the
Maserati Service Network for
replacement of the entire safety
system, electronic control unit, seat
belts, pretensioners, and to have the
vehicle electrical system checked.
Any and all inspections,
repairs and replacements
regarding the airbag must
be performed by the Maserati Service
Network.
WARNING: To scrap the vehicle, please
contact the Maserati Service Network
in order to have the airbag system
deactivated.
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WARNING: If the vehicle is sold, the
new owners must be informed of the
above described instructions for use
and warnings, and they must also be
provided with the "Owner's Manual".
General warnings
When the ignition key is
turned to the MAR position,
the warning light
illuminates, but it must turn off after
approx. 5 seconds. If this warning
light does not illuminate, if it remains
permanently on or if it illuminates
while driving, contact the Maserati
Service Network immediately.
Turning the ignition key
to MAR, the warning light
(when the front airbag
deactivation switch is in the ON
position) will illuminate and fl ash
for some seconds, to remind the
driver that the passenger's and side
airbags will activate in the event of a
collision. After this the warning light
must turn off.
Always drive keeping your
hands on the steering wheel
rim so that, in the case of
activation, the airbag can deploy
without encountering obstacles
which may cause serious injuries.
Do not drive with your body bent
forwards but keep the seatback in
the upright position and fully resting
your back against it.
Do not apply stickers or
other objects to the steering
wheel or the passenger's
airbag compartment.
Do not travel with objects
in your lap, in front of your
chest or especially with a
pipe, pencil or other object held in
your mouth; In the event of a collision
with airbag deployment these objects
may cause serious injuries.
Do not cover the front seat
backs with clothes or covers.