Maserati GRANCABRIO Owner's Manual page 98

Operation
Each time the ignition key is removed
the from the STOP position, the
protection system activates the engine
immobilizer.
When the engine is started and the
key is turned to MAR:
1) If the code is recognized, the
warning light CODE
instrument panel turns off within
a second, while the EOBD
warning light, once the ECU
diagnosis has been completed,
goes off after about four seconds.
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In these conditions, the protection
system recognises the key code
and deactivates the engine
immobilizer. When the key is
turned to AVV, the engine starts.
2) If the CODE
remains on and the EOBD
warning light goes off after four
seconds (ECU diagnostics) and
illuminates again immediately
afterwards, the code has not
been recognised and the message
"Electronic key not recognised"
is displayed. If this occurs, turn
the key to STOP and then back
to MAR; If the immobilizer stays
on, try with the other keys. If you
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still cannot start the engine, try
the emergency start procedure
and contact the Maserati Service
Network.
While driving, with the ignition key in
position MAR:
1) If the CODE
comes on, it means that the system
on the
is running a self-diagnostic cycle.
At the fi rst stop you can test the
system: turn the ignition key to
STOP the engine and then back to
MAR: the CODE
will illuminate and should turn off
in one second. If the warning light
stays on, repeat the procedure
described previously leaving the
key at STOP for more that 30
seconds. If the problem persists,
please contact the Maserati
warning light
Service Network.
2) If the CODE
fl ashes, it means that the vehicle is
not protected by the immobilizer
device. Immediately contact the
Maserati Service Network to have
all the keys stored in the memory.
WARNING: Strong impacts can
damage the electronic components in
the key.
WARNING: Each key supplied has its
own specifi c code, which must be
stored in the memory of the system
control unit.
Duplicating the keys
When ordering additional keys,
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remember that the storage procedure
(up to maximum of 7 keys) must be
performed for all the keys, including
those already in your possession.
Contact the Maserati Service Network
directly, bringing with you all the
warning light
keys in your possession, the Maserati
CODE system CODE CARD, the
electronic alarm system CODE CARD,
a personal ID and the identifi cation
and registration documents proving
ownership of the vehicle. The codes
of any keys that are not available
when the new storage procedure is
performed will be deleted from the
memory to prevent any lost or stolen
warning light
keys being used to start the vehicle.