Maserati AUTHENTICITY, Owner'S Manual

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Auto ICE Mode.
Selected via the ICE button, this has been developed for conditions where grip is poor.
Activation of the Auto ICE mode reduces the maximum torque at the wheel, prevents starts in first gear, and only allows
gear changes up to a maximum of 3,000 rpm. The mode provides maximum traction even in the most slippery conditions.
Manual Mode. Manual Mode is available for maximum driving enjoyment and can be selected by moving the gear lever from
“D” to the “+”/“-” position. In this case the gears are selected directly by the driver sequentially, either via the gear shift lever
or the steering wheel paddles (Active Shifting). The driver can change from using the gear shift lever to the steering wheel
paddles (leaving the gear lever in the “+”/“-” position) at any time.
The steering wheel paddles used by Maserati differ from all other similar systems because they are truly user-friendly, thanks
to their size and ergonomic positioning.
The hydraulic transmission is located at the front of the car in line with the engine. The drive shaft is articulated into
two sections, transmitting the drive to the wheels via a self-locking differential (lock percentages: 25% in traction, 45% in
release) which limits slip and always guarantees optimal traction control.
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