Headlights; Headlight Beam Aiming; Gas-Emitting Headlights - Maserati GranTurismo Coupe Owner's Manual

Headlights

Headlight beam aiming

It is essential that the headlights are
adjusted properly, not only for the
comfort and safety of the driver but
also for all road users. Moreover,
correct beam aiming is an essential
requirement of local traffic laws.
To ensure that the driver and all other
users benefit from the best visibility
conditions when travelling with the
lights on, the car must feature a correct
beam setting.
Consult your Authorized Maserati
Dealer for a check and any adjustments
required.

Gas-emitting headlights

(optional)
The gas-emitting (Xenon) headlights
work with an electric arc saturated
with Xenon gas under pressure,
instead of the incandescent filament.
The light produced is markedly
superior to that of traditional light
bulbs, in terms of quality (brighter
light) as well as of the span and
positioning of the area illuminated.
The advantages offered by better
lighting are perceptible (less eye strain
and increased orientation for the
driver and thus driving safety)
especially in the case of bad weather,
fog and/or insufficient road indications
owing to the broader illumination of
the side zones, which are normally left
in the dark.
The much broader illumination of the
side zones is designed to increase
driving safety as it offers the driver
better detection of other persons on
the side of the road (pedestrians,
bicycle riders, and motorcycle drivers).
The electric arc requires very high
voltage for striking, but afterwards
power is supplied at a lower voltage.
The headlights reach maximum
brightness about 0.5 seconds after
being switched on.
The strong light produced by this type
of headlight requires the use of an
automatic system to keep the position
of the headlights constant and to
prevent glare for approaching cars, in
the case of braking, acceleration or
load transport.
The electromechanical system for
automatic retention of the constant
position renders the device for
headlight angle adjustment
unnecessary.
The Xenon headlights are very long-
life.
DANGER - RISK OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCKS! If bulb replacement
is necessary, contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

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