Maserati GranTurismo Owner's Manual page 204

Driving and Driver Assistance Systems
Automatic Transmission Range
P (Park)
Use this position to park the vehicle.
The transmission can be shifted from
"P" position only with the brake pedal
pressed: then push another gear shift
5
button. To move the transmission from
"P" position to any other position, the
engine must be switched on or in
"AutoStop" condition. The engine can
be regularly started in P (Park) range.
Never attempt to use P (Park) while
the vehicle is in motion. When parking
on a level surface, you may press the
"P" button first, and then apply the
electronic parking brake by pulling the
trigger upwards.
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The Instrument cluster will display the
related light indicator and the
message for 5 seconds.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking
brake before pressing the "P" button.
For enhanced security, turn the front
wheels toward the kerb on a downhill
and away from the kerb on an uphill
grade.
WARNING!
• Never use the P (Park) mode as a
substitute for the electric parking
brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to prevent vehicle
movement and possible injury or
damage.
• Make sure the transmission is in P
(Park) before leaving the vehicle.
CAUTION!
DO NOT race the engine when shifting
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into another
gear range, as this can damage the
drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used
to ensure that you have engaged the
transmission into the "P" position:
• when shifting into P (Park), push the
"P" button on the dashboard.
• with the brake pedal released, verify
that "P" position is illuminated on the
instrument cluster display.
R (Reverse)
This range is used to move the vehicle
backward.
Switching to R (Reverse) starting from
N (Neutral) is only possible if the vehicle
is moving backwards. We recommend
to shift into R (Reverse) only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.