When a safety belt is worn properly, it
is more likely that baby will not be
hurt in a crash. For pregnant women,
as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them
properly.
WARNING!
Pregnant women must carefully
observe the above indications, as well
as local regulation concerning the use
of seat belts.
Supplemental Restraint
System - Air bags
This vehicle has front and side air bags
for both the driver and front
passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems.
The driver's front air bag is mounted
in the center of the steering wheel in
the area shown in the picture. The
word “AIRBAG” is embossed on this
area for easier recognition.
The passenger's front air bag is
mounted in the dashboard, above the
glove compartment in the area shown
in the picture. The word “AIRBAG” is
embossed on this area for easier
recognition.
This vehicle is also equipped with side
air bag for driver and passenger
chest-head protection during a sideimpact. The side air bags are mounted
in the front seat backrests.
The word “AIRBAG” is embossed on
this area for easier recognition.
NOTE:
After any accident, the vehicle should
be taken to anAuthorized Maserati
Dealerimmediately.
Air bag System Components
Your vehicle is equipped with the
following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
• Driver and passenger front air bag.
• Pretensioner for every seat belt.
• Driver and passenger side bag.
• Front and side impact sensors.
• Air bag system failure warning light.
• Diagnostic socket.
• Fuel cut-out inertia switch.
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In the event of a side impact, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
processes the signals coming from side
sensors and activates air bag
deployment when necessary.
The air bag deploys almost
instantaneously, placing itself between
the occupants and the side of the
vehicle. The air bag deflates
immediately afterward.
In the case of low-severity side
collisions (for which the restraining
action of the seat belts provides
adequate protection), the air bags do
not deploy.
The side air bags are not a substitute
of the seat belts but rather act in
combination with them. As a
consequence, the seat belts must
always be worn as provided for by
applicable legislation in Europe and in
most non-European countries.
WARNING!
•If the
warning light comes on
while driving (fault signal), stop the
vehicle and contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer to have the system
checked.
•In the event of a collision with
consequent air bag deployment,contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer for replacement of the entire
safety system, Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC), seat belts,
pretensioners, and to have the
vehicle electrical system checked.
•Any and all inspections, repairs and
replacements regarding the air bag
must be performed by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
NOTE:
•To scrap the vehicle, please contact
anAuthorized Maserati Dealerin
order to have the air bag system
deactivated.
•If the vehicle is sold, the new owners
must read the above described
instructions for use and warnings on
this “Owner’s Manual” that is an
integral part of the car.
Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC)
The Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) determines if deployment of the
front air bags and/or side air bags in a
frontal or side collision is required.
Based on the impact sensor's signals,
the central electronic ORC deploys the
front air bags, the side air bags andseat belt pretensioners, as required,
depending on the severity and type of
impact.
The ORC monitors the readiness of the
electronic parts of the air bag system
whenever the key in the ignition
switch is in theMAR (ON)position. If
the key is in theSTOP (OFF)position,
in theACCposition, or not active, the
air bag system is not activated and the
air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power
supply system that may deploy the air
bags even if the battery has low
power or it becomes disconnected
prior to deployment. When starting
the vehicle, ORC turns on the
air
bag warning light on the instrument
cluster for approximately 4 to 8
seconds for a test.
After the test, the
air bag warning
light will turn off. If the ORC, during
the diagnosis phase detects a
malfunction that could affect the air
bag system, it turns on the
air bag
warning light and the “Airbag failure
go to dealer” message either
momentarily or continuously. The
diagnostics also record the nature of
the malfunction. A beep will sound if
the
air bag warning light
illuminates again after initial startup.
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Abbreviations.................7
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) . . .169
A/C Air Filter Replacement.......253
Accessories
Aftermarket Parts and Accessories
Statement.................11
Accident, in the event of........203
A/C System Maintenance........252
Airbag.....................47
Air bag System Components.....47
Air bag Warning Light.........66
Passenger Air bag Labels.......18
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS).....................47
Air Conditioning Controls.......140
Air Conditioning Distribution.....101
Alarm, Vehicle Security..........26
ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) . .44
Assistance....................9
Assistance, if you need.........9
Audio Controls...............128
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . .128
Audio, Customer Setting........136
Audio System................130
Automatic Transmission........150
Automatic Transmission Range . .152
AUX, USB and SD Memory Card
Ports.....................122
Battery....................237
Access the Battery...........215
Jump Start Procedure........215
Maintenance - Free Battery. . . .237To Disconnect the Battery.....237
To Reconnect the Battery......238
Bluetooth, Customer settings.....137
Bodywork Maintenance and Care . .255
Protection from Atmospheric
Agents..................255
Useful Advice to Keep the
Bodywork in Good Condition . . .256
Brakes
Brake and Stability Control
System...................167
Brake Fluid Level Check.......232
Brake Overheating..........172
Parking Brake..............164
Parking Brake - Manual
Release..................209
Using the Brakes............171
Bulb Replacement............247
Cargo Area
..................97
Child Restraint Systems
Children too large for Booster
Seats.....................55
Infants and Child Restraints.....54
Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children (LATCH)............57
Older Children and Child
Restraints.................55
Tips on getting the most out of
your child restraint...........56
Clock, analog................134
Comfort Pack Front Seats........76
Driver Memory Seat..........77Front Heated Seats...........76
Console
Central Console Components....73
Front Dome Console
Components...............71
Cruise Control...............175
Cupholders
Front Seats Cupholders........94
Rear Seats Cupholders.........94
Dashboard Components.........70
Data, Technical..............269
Defroster...................66
Doors Components.............72
Drive Mode, Controls..........159
Driving Conditions
Before the Trip.............194
Driving at Night............194
Driving in Fog..............195
Driving in the Mountains......195
Driving in the Rain..........194
Driving on Snow or Ice........196
Driving through Flooded
Sections..................196
Safe Driving...............194
DRL (Daytime Running Light)......84
Easy Entry/Exit function.........80
EDR (Event Data Recorder).......53
Emergency
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release..................193
Hazard Warning Flasher.......89
Index
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