In An Emergency - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic 2009 Owner's Manual

M139_UM_usa1.book Page 161 Monday, September 1, 2008 2:39 PM
Push start
The engine cannot be push-started. If
the battery is flat, start the engine
using an appropriate emergency
battery following the instructions
given in Section 6 "In an emergency".
Towing the vehicle
If you need to tow the vehicle, observe
the following recommendations:
– if possible, have the vehicle
transported on a vehicle specific for
roadside assistance and recovery
If this is not possible:
– Tow the vehicle by raising the driving
wheels (rear)
If also this solution is not practicable:
– - tow the vehicle for a distance of less
than 60 mi (100 km) at a speed below
35 mph (60 km/h).
Tow the vehicle using the towing hook
found in the toolkit. Screw the towing
hook down tightly in its seat, on the
lower, right-hand side of the front
bumper.
In order to tow the vehicle, turn the
key to MAR and engage neutral by
shifting the gearshift lever A to N.
If the electronic parking brake (EPB) is
applied, you must release it, see on
page 179.
Do not extract the key, as the
steering wheel will lock
automatically and you will be
unable to steer the wheels.
WARNING: If you have to tow the
vehicle with 2 wheels raised, ensure
that the ignition key is in the STOP
position. Otherwise, with MSP
activated, the relative ECU stores a
malfunction and consequently the
warning light on both the
instrument panel and the display
illuminates. To reset the system you
will have to contact your Authorized
Maserati Dealer.
When towing the vehicle,
make sure that you observe
the road traffic regulations
concerning both the towing device
and driving conduct.
When towing the vehicle with
the engine off, remember
that, without the assistance of
the brake servo, a stronger effort is
required on the brake pedal for
braking and on the steering wheel for
steering.
Screw down the towing hook
into its seat (approx. 11 turns).
Accurately clean the threaded
seat before tightening the hook.
Electronic automatic gearbox
5
161