Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Owner's Manual page 170

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Reducing the speed stored in the
memory
The speed stored in the memory can be
reduced in two ways:
– by switching off the device, pressing
the brake pedal and then saving the
new speed in the memory (turning
the rotating section B to position (+)
for at least three seconds);
or
– by keeping the rotating section B
turned to position (-) until the new
speed is reached: the latter will be
stored automatically.
Resetting the speed stored in the
5 memory
The speed stored in the memory is
automatically zero-reset:
– by switching the engine off;
or
– by moving switch A to the OFF
position.
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Constant speed regulator (Cruise Control)
When driving with the Cruise
Control activated, do not shift
to neutral. It is advisable to
switch on the Cruise Control only
when traffic and road conditions
permit safe use of this device, that is:
on straight and dry roads,
expressways or highways, smooth-
flowing traffic and smooth asphalt. Do
not switch this device on in the city or
in heavy traffic.
The Cruise Control can only be
switched on at speeds
exceeding 30 km/h (19 mph).
The device can only be
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switched on in 4 , 5 or 6
gear, depending upon the car
speed.
When driving downhill with
the device switched on, the
car may pick up speed slightly,
exceeding the speed stored in the
memory due to the change in the
engine load.
In the case of faulty operation
or failure of the device, move
switch A to the OFF position
and contact the Maserati Service
Network after having checked the
fuse for intactness.
Switch A can be left on the ON
position at all times without
damaging the device. In any
case, it is advisable to deactivate the
device when it is not in use. Move
switch A to the OFF position to
prevent speeds from being
unintentionally saved in the memory.
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