Parking - Maserati Gransport Owner's Manual

Parking

Engage the handbrake, leave the 1st
gear engaged when travelling both up
and downhill, turn the wheels and
switch off the engine.
st
As 1 gear is the lowest gear, it is
suited to use the engine as a brake.
When parking on a sharp incline, use a
wedge or rock to block the wheels.
Never leave the ignition key in the
MAR position.
Always remove the key when getting
out of the car.
Never leave children
unattended in the car.
5
Do not park the car on paper,
grass, dry leaves or other
flammable materials. They
could catch fire if they come into
contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system.
Do not leave the engine
running with the car
unattended.
128 Parking
Handbrake
The handbrake lever is located
between the front seats.
To operate the lever, pull it upwards to
ensure that the car is secured in
position.
WARNING: If the car is not blocked
with the lever between the 3rd and
5th click, contact your Authorized
Maserati Dealer to have adjustments
made.
With the handbrake engaged and the
ignition key in the MAR position, the
warning light "PARK" on the
instrument panel lights up.
A
To release the handbrake:
1) Slightly lift the lever and press the
release button A.
2) Lower the lever while keeping the
button pressed. The warning light
"PARK" goes out.