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    Couple of strange QP issues

    I've had a couple of odd issues with my QP lately - would be grateful if anyone can shed any light on them! Twice in the last fortnight the dash has given me the dreaded beeps and a message stating 'Brake Fluid level low' when I start up. After a few minutes of driving it goes away (I checked...
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    QP transmission failure

    I was having a lovely holiday 'up North,' when the QP decided to throw up some 'Transmission Failure' lights and, sure enough, I couldn't change gear for a few minutes. The problem went away until one day, when it occurred four times - the final being when I was in 5th gear and had to pull...
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    QP 'creeps' when parked on a slope

    Had a couple of scary moments with the QP (and this is the first time I've driven an auto/semi-auto). First off, on a ferry and positioned very tightly and on a downward slope. I engaged the handbrake, switched off the engine and when I took my foot off the brake pedal the car lurched a good...
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    Alternative headlight switch-on option on QP?

    Might seem like an odd question but... I've only just started driving my '05 QP and I see the switch/dial to turn on the headlights, but is there a way to turn them on using any of the control sticks off the steering column (other than just flashing the high beams)?
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    Bought my '05 Quattroporte, awaiting delivery

    Hi! I bought my '05 QP, with 42k on the clock, last week - though sadly I have to wait for delivery as it's going back to Maserati to fix/replace the dash console screen, then it's getting the RAC check, service, MOT and any other fixes that may come out of that report. So, now I play the...