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MSP System
MSP System
The vehicle is equipped with the MSP
(Maserati Stability Program) yaw
prevention monitoring system,
encompassing all of the vehicle's
control systems: ABS, EBD, ASR and
MSR. The system is fitted with a unit
that is designed to predict the vehicle's
behavior accurately. 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 movement.
Activation
The MSP system is activated
automatically every time the engine is
started, and it can be disengaged by
pressing button A for approx. 2
seconds. Press button A again to
reactivate the system.
During all the system operating stages,
the green warning light
accompanied by the message “MSP
system active” will be lit up on the
display.
Fault indicators
In the event of a fault, the system is
automatically disabled and cannot be
reactivated. This condition is signalled,
while driving, by the amber warning
light that comes on both on the
instrument panel and on the multi-
function display. On the latter, the
warning light is accompanied by the
message “MSP system failure”.
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
your local Authorized Maserati Dealer
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 your local Authorized Maserati
Dealer to restore the system.
WARNING: In low grip conditions (ice,
snow, sand, etc.) it is advisable not to
use the SPORT mode function, even
with the MSP system active.
WARNING: Driving on parabolic curves
will deactivate the system.
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