General Warnings - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Owner's Manual

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If the warning light comes
on while driving (fault signal)
stop the vehicle and contact
the local Maserati Service Centre to
have the system checked.
WARNING: The airbag system has a
service life of 14 years. Contact the
Maserati Service Network when this
period is near to expiry.
In the event of a collision with
consequent airbag inflation,
contact the Maserati Service
Network for replacement of the entire
safety system, electronic control unit,
seat belts, pretensioners, and to have
the vehicle's electrical system checked.
All testing, repairs and
replacements of the airbag
system must be done by a
Maserati Service Network Centre.
WARNING: In case of scrapping of the
vehicle, contact the Maserati Service
Network to have the system
deactivated.
WARNING: If the vehicle is sold, the
new owner must be informed of the
aforesaid instructions for use warnings
and he/she must also be provided with
the "Owner's Manual".

General warnings

When the ignition key is
turned to the MAR position,
the warning light comes
on, but it must switch off after approx.
5 seconds. If the warning light fails to
come on at this time, or stays on, or
lights up when driving, contact the
Maserati Service Network
immediately.
Turning the ignition key to
MAR, the warning light
and the LED A on the inside
roof, above the words PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF (with the front airbag
deactivation switch in the ON
position), will turn on and flash for
several seconds, to remind the driver
that the passenger and rear lateral
airbags will activate in case of
collision. Following this flashing they
must turn off.
A
Front and side airbags
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