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Keys
The Maserati CODE system
In order to increase protection against
attempts at theft, the vehicle is
equipped with an electronic engine
immobilizer system (Maserati CODE),
which is automatically activated when
the ignition key is removed.
Each ignition key contains an
electronic device which transmits a
code signal to the Maserati CODE
control unit, and engine ignition is
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enabled only if the key code is
recognized by the system.
Two keys are supplied with the vehicle.
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Keys
The key can be used for:
– start-up;
– door central locking;
– electrical and manual opening of the
luggage compartment;
– activating/deactivating the alarm
system.
Operation
Each time the ignition key is removed
the from the STOP position, the
protection system will activate the
engine immobilizer.
When the key is turned to MAR (ON),
upon engine start-up:
1) If the code is acknowledged, the
warning light CODE
on the
instrument panel will turn off within a
second, while the OBDII
warning
light, once the ECU diagnosis cycle has
been completed, will turn off after
about 18 seconds. Under these
conditions, the protection system
recognizes the key code and
deactivates the engine immobilizer.
Turn the key to start the engine.
2) If the CODE
warning light stays
on and the OBDII
one goes off
after 18 seconds and then comes on
again immediately, the code is not
recognized. If this occurs, turn the key
to STOP and then back to MAR (ON). If
the immobilizer stays on, try with the
other key. If you still cannot start the
engine, try the emergency start
procedure (see on page 190) and
contact your local Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
While driving, with the ignition key in
the MAR (ON) position:
1) If the CODE
warning light
comes on, it means that the system
is running a self-diagnosis cycle. At
the first stop, you can test the
system: turn the ignition key to
STOP to stop the engine and then
back to MAR (ON). The warning
light CODE
will come on and
should go out in approximately 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 fault
persists, contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
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