Msp System; Activation; Fault Indicators - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Owner's Manual

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MSP System

The vehicle is equipped with the MSP
(Maserati Stability Program) yaw
prevention monitoring system,
encompassing all of the vehicle's
control systems: ABS66, EBD, ASR and
MSR. The system is fitted with a unit
that predicts the vehicle's behaviour
with extreme accuracy. The system is
capable of detecting whether the
driver is about to lose control of the
vehicle. In this case, it can activate the
brake calipers individually and the
engine control, in order to create a
torque sufficient to resist the vehicle's
yawing moment.
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Activation

The MSP system is activated
automatically every time the engine is
started, and it can be cut-out by
pressing button A for approx. 2
seconds. Press button A again to
reactivate the system.
The dark yellow warning light on
the instrument panel flashes during all
the activation phases.

Fault indicators

In the event of a fault, the system is
automatically disabled and cannot be
reactivated.
While driving, this condition is
signalled by the amber warning light
, that illuminates both on the
instrument panel and on the multi-
function display, accompanied in the
latter case by the message "MSP
unavailable go to dealer".
When the engine is started, the system
malfunction is indicated by the
warning light switching on.
WARNING: In the event of a fault with
the MSP disabled, the vehicle will react
as if it were not equipped with this
system: have the system checked by
the Maserati Service Network as soon
as possible.
WARNING: Make sure that the ignition
key is turned to STOP if you have to
tow the car with 2 wheels raised off
the ground. Otherwise, with the MSP
switched on, the respective control
unit will store a malfunction, resulting
in the warning lights coming on
the instrument panel and on the
display: this requires the intervention
of the Maserati Service Network to
restore the system.
WARNING: In low- and medium-grip
conditions (e.g., rain, snow, ice, sand,
etc.) it is advisable not to use SPORT
mode, even with the MSP system
active.
WARNING: Driving on parabolic curves
will deactivate the system.
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