Maserati Quattroporte Automatic 2009 Owner's Manual page 39

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WARNING: Do not cut or tamper with
the connectors of the airbag harness or
on the airbag modules.
Do not cover the steering wheel and
the top part on the instrument panel
on the passenger's side with any tape
or label, or treat it in any way.
Never remove the steering wheel. If
necessary, this procedure should only
be performed by an Authorized
Maserati Dealer.
All the airbag system components
must be replaced after an accident that
has caused airbag deployment.
Following an accident not involving
airbag activation, you must contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer to have
the system checked and replace any
system components that may be
damaged or malfunctioning.
A
Damaged or defective
components of the airbag
system cannot be repaired but
must be replaced.
WARNING: Improper intervention
involving the system components can
cause failures or undesired activation
of the airbags with damage resulting.
The airbag system components have
been specially designed for this specific
vehicle model. Do not attempt to use
them on other vehicles, as this could
cause serious injuries to passengers in
the event of an accident.
To scrap the vehicle, please contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer to have
the airbag system disposed of properly.
If the vehicle has been stolen or there
has been an attempted theft, have the
airbag system checked by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
B
The airbag modules must be
replaced at the intervals
indicated in the "Warranty
Booklet and Maintenance Schedule",
even if the vehicle was not involved in
collisions.
The label A on the right-hand side of
the dashboard, bears the airbag
system expiration date. Please contact
an Authorized Maserati Dealer for
replacement of the system when this
date approaches.
The labels B, C and D indicate that the
airbag system is installed.
Note: The label B on the dashboard can
be removed.
D
C
Front and side airbags
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