Ignition Switch - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic 2009 Owner's Manual

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Ignition switch

The starter switch can be turned to 4
positions:
STOP - Engine off, engine immobilizer
and steering lock activated, connected
devices cut-off, except those that are
not operated by the key (e.g., door
lock, luggage compartment opening
control, etc.). The key can be removed.
ACC - Cigarette lighter and power
sockets. The key cannot be removed.
MAR (ON) - Driving position (on). All
electrical devices can operate.
AVV (START) - Engine start-up.
STOP ACC STOP ACC
MAR MAR
AVV AVV
When getting out of the
vehicle, remember to always
remove the ignition key, in
order to prevent that anybody
remaining in the vehicle may
involuntarily activate the controls.
WARNING: The ignition key can only
be removed from the switch when the
gearshift lever is in position P. In
addition, it must be removed within 30
seconds after turning the key to STOP.
In the event that the key unlocking
system fails or if it is not possible to
shift the gearshift lever to P, to remove
the key you must turn it to STOP, then
remove the cap A, using a pen or
sufficiently pointed tool, then press
the button just uncovered and at the
same time extract the key. Once the
key has been removed, refit the cap A.
A
After stopping the vehicle,
always shift the gearshift
lever to P.
If the ignition switch is
tampered with (e.g., theft
attempt), have it checked by
your Authorized Maserati Dealer to
verify that it works properly before
you drive.
If the automatic electric
parking brake engagement
function is deactivated,
remember to engage the parking
brake manually.
Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.

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