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Introduction
Consulting the Manual
To facilitate reading and rapid use, the
topics are sub-divided into SECTIONS
and CHAPTERS.
The important parts requiring
particular attention are easily
identifiable in the sections and
chapters:
EXTREME CAUTION
REQUIRED: failure to comply
with the instructions could
cause hazardous situations involving
personal and vehicle safety!
WARNING: aimed at preventing any
damage to the vehicle and thus
hazards involving the safety of
persons.
Abbreviations
Some descriptions and terms with
particular meanings are found in this
manual in an abbreviated form:
A.C. - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
ABS - ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -
Wheel locking prevention
system during braking
ALC -
ADAPTIVE LIGHT CONTROL -
Automatic headlight aiming
system
ASR - ANTI-SLIP REGULATION -
Prevention of skidding during
acceleration
CAN - CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK
DRL -
DAY RUNNING LIGHTS
EBD - ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE
DISTRIBUTION - Electronically
controlled distributor of
braking force
EPB -
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
ETD -
EMERGENCY TENSIONING
DEVICE
MSP - MASERATI STABILITY
PROGRAM - Yaw prevention
monitoring system
TPMS - TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM.
Updating
The vehicle's high quality level is
enhanced by constant improvements.
Therefore, there may prove to be
differences between this manual and
your vehicle.
All specifications and illustrations
contained in this manual refer to those
resulting as of the printing date, and
are subject to change without notice.
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