Maserati GranTurismo Sport 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Headlights
Bi-xenon headlights
The gas-discharge (Xenon) headlights
work by means of an electric arc
saturated with Xenon gas under
pressure, instead of the incandescent
filament.
The light produced is highly superior
to that of traditional light bulbs, in
terms of quality (brighter light) as
well as in relation to the span and
positioning of the area illuminated.
The advantages offered by improved
lighting are clearly perceivable
by the driver (less eye strain and
increased orientation for the driver,
with consequent enhanced driving
safety). This is particularly perceived
in the case of bad weather, fog and/or
insufficient road indications, thanks to
the broader illumination of the side
zones, which are normally left in the
dark.
The broader illumination of the
side zones helps to increase driving
safety as it allows the driver to better
locate anybody at the sides of the
road (pedestrians, bicycle riders and
motorcycle riders).
The electric arc requires very high
voltage for activation, but afterwards
power is supplied at a lower voltage.
The headlights reach maximum
brightness about 0.5 seconds after
being turned 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
avoid dazzling approaching cars, in
the case of braking, acceleration or
load transport.
If bulb replacement is
necessary, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer
only: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
In addition, the headlights are
equipped with an ALC system
(Adaptive light control).
This system combines the light beam
with the steering angle and the
vehicle speed to help ensure better
visibility of the road surface when
driving in a curve, steering or in the
event of road deviations.