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ABS and EBD systems

ABS and EBD systems

The vehicle is equipped with ABS

(Antilock-Blocking System) and EBD

(Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)

systems which, via the ECU and the ABS

sensors, increase the braking system's

performance.

In the event of an emergency stop or

braking on slippery surfaces (where

there is snow, ice etc), the ABS,

together with the conventional

braking system, allow the driver to

apply maximum braking force without

the wheels locking and the driver

consequently losing control of the

vehicle.

The system is based on an ECU which

processes the signals transmitted by

the 4 sensors located on the 4 wheels.

When a wheel is tending to lock, the

sensor warns the ECU which, in turn,

informs to the electro-hydraulic unit to

intervene by modulating the pressure

exerted on the brake calipers; The

driver will feel a 'pulsing' sensation

coming from the brake pedal, which is

quite normal.

In the event of a failure, the system will

be deactivated, but this will not affect

the efﬁciency of the standard braking

system.

The failure is indicated by the red

warning ABS

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switching on on the

instrument panel.

In this case, we recommend you

contact the nearest Maserati Service

Network workshop, which, thanks to

the self-diagnostics system the vehicle

is equipped with, will be able to

identify the problem immediately.

The vehicles must be ﬁtted

with wheel rims, tires and

brake lining of the kind and

make approved for this model by the

manufacturer.

Although this device

contributes greatly to the

vehicle's safety, it is still

essential to drive with particular care

when the road is wet or there is snow

or ice on the ground.

The vehicle is equipped with

the EBD (Electronic Brakeforce

Distribution) system. If the

warning light switches on when

the engine is running, this indicates a

malfunction in the EBD system; in this

case sharp braking could lead to the

rear wheels locking too early, and the

vehicle may skid. Driving extremely

carefully, go straight to the nearest

Maserati Service Network workshop

to have the system checked.

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