Parking Brake Failure; Maserati Code - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Owner's Manual

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Passenger's airbag
deactivated
This warning light switches
on when the passenger's airbag is
deactivated.

Maserati CODE (*)

The warning light illuminates
when the vehicle protection
system is faulty.
Brake pads worn (*)
This illuminates when the
brake pads have reached
their wear limit.
Contact the the Maserati Service
Network.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light comes on
when the handbrake is
operated.

Parking brake failure (*)

Depending on the message
displayed, it signals the
following EPB system failures:
– Parking brake failure.
slowly drive to the nearest Centre of
the Maserati Service Network and
remember that the electric parking
brake is not functioning.
If the brake failure is accompanied by
the message "EPB failure only manual
unlock allowed: see handbook", the
manual emergency deactivation
procedure must be performed to
release the parking brake (see
page 181).
– Excessive temperature.
If the vehicle has been stationary (key
to STOP) for about 15 minutes without
using the parking brake, and the
warning light illuminates again after
restarting the engine, slowly drive to
the nearest Centre of the Maserati
Service Network.
– Parking brake system overhaul
The EPB system must be serviced and
maintained only by the Maserati
Service Network if any system
malfunctions need to be corrected.
MSP system failure (*)
It indicates a malfunction or
the deactivation of the MSP
system.
When flashing, it indicates that the
MSP system has activated.
Right-hand direction
indicators
This lights up when the right-
hand direction indicators or the hazard
lights are turned on.
Left-hand direction
indicators
This lights up when the left-
hand direction indicators or the hazard
lights are turned on.
(*) Viewed on the display as well
Indicators and warning lights
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