Esc System - Maserati GRANCABRIO Owner's Manual

ESC system

The vehicle is equipped with ESC
(Electronic Stability Control) anti-
yawing system, which incorporates all
of the vehicle control systems: ABS,
EBD, ASR and MSR.
The system is fi tted with a unit that
predicts the vehicle behaviour with
extreme accuracy. The system can
detect when the driver is about to
lose control of the vehicle. In this
case, it can activate the brake calipers
individually and engine control, in
order to create a torque suffi cient to
resist the vehicle's yawing moment.
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Activation
The ESC system is designed to
automatically activate every time
the engine is started and can be
deactivated by pressing button A for
about 2 seconds; the warning light
illuminates on the instrument panel
as well as on the display, where it is
accompanied by a specifi c message.
Press button A again to reactivate the
system.
The amber warning light
instrument panel fl ashes during all
the operating phases.
Fault signals
In the event of a fault, the system is
automatically disabled and cannot
be re-activated. While driving, this
condition is signalled by the amber
warning light , that illuminates
both on the instrument panel as
well as on the multi-function display,
where it is accompanied by the
message "ESC unavailable go to
dealer".
When the engine is started, the
system malfunction is indicated by the
illumination of the warning light
WARNING: In the event of a fault,
and with the ESC system disabled,
the vehicle behaves as if it were not
equipped with this system: however,
we recommend you contact the
Maserati Service Network as soon as
possible to have the system checked.
WARNING: If you have to tow the
vehicle with 2 wheels raised, make
sure the ignition key is in the STOP
position. Otherwise, with the ESC
on the
system active, the control unit will
store a malfunction with consequent
illumination of the warning lights
on the instrument panel and on the
display. Should this occur, contact the
Maserati Service Network to have the
system repaired.
WARNING: In low- and medium-grip
conditions (e.g., rain, snow, ice, sand,
etc.) it is advisable not to activate
SPORT mode, even with the ESC
system active.
WARNING: Driving on parabolic curves
will deactivate the system.
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