Ghibli
Owner's Manual
Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing a Maserati.
This vehicle represents the result of Maserati's great experience in the design and production of sports, touring and racing
vehicles.
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls of the vehicle
and to explain how they work.
Consulting this manual you will acquaint yourself with the equipment and optional properties of your Maserati in order to
take best advantage of all its potential.
Before driving your vehicle for the first time, we suggest reading the printed Quick Guide carefully in order to quickly
acquaint with commands and functions of your vehicle. You can consult this Owner's Manual and the Maserati Touch
Control Plus guide directly from the dashboard touch screen display of your vehicle.
The updated version of the on-board documentation can be consulted by accessing the section “Services” on the website
www.maserati.com.
In a dedicated section of this manual you will also find instructions for basic maintenance procedures, in order to ensure
steady levels of performance, quality and safe driving.
In addition, keep in mind that proper maintenance is an essential factor to help preserve the value of the vehicle over time
and protect the environment.
For “Scheduled Maintenance” or any other operations, we recommend to contact the Maserati Service Network: you can
trust our trained technical staff, who is constantly updated and provided with the required equipment in order to ensure
that all service operations are performed properly and reliably.
The Quick guide and other documents contained in on-board documentation Kit are integral part of the vehicle and
should always be kept on board.
You can purchase a printed copy of the documents visible on dashboard touch screen display at your dealer of the Service
Network.
Maserati is committed to protect the environment and natural resources; this is why we chose to develop Owner’s
documentation in digital format instead of printing paper, thus reducing consumption of materials deriving from wood.
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Introduction
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Before Starting
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Understanding the Vehicle
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls
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Driving
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In an Emergency
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Maintenance and Care
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Features and Specifications
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Index
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1 - Introduction
Consulting the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Service and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Spare Parts Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warnings when Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Vehicle Identification Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Consulting the Manual
This Manual illustrates maintenance
and use information related to
gasoline motorization models (3.0 V6
and 3.0 V6 AWD version), indicated as
"Gasoline", and diesel motorization
model (3.0 V6), indicated as "Diesel".
If not otherwise specified, the
information is valid for all models.
For an easy identification of the topics,
this Manual is divided into sections
and chapters: each chapter can have
more paragraphs.
Within the text, important warnings
and notes are also easily identifiable
through icons.
WARNING!
Failure to comply with the instructions
could cause HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
involving personal and vehicle safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
This note indicates the correct
behavior when using the vehicle to
protect the environment.
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CAUTION!
Aimed at preventing any damage to
the vehicle and thus hazards involving
the safety of persons.
NOTE:
Additional information regarding
the subject and/or the operation
described.
• In the images the vehicle is
represented in the base version.
On other versions, some part or
equipment may differ from those
shown in the images.
• "Left" and "right" in this manual,
always refer to the driving direction.
• All indications and images in this
Manual refer to a vehicle with
left-hand drive. On right-hand
drive vehicles, some controls are
ordered differently than shown in
the illustrations.
• If not otherwise specified, the
instrument cluster shown in the
images belongs to the gasoline
motorization model – however the
indications given are also valid for
the diesel motorization model.
• If not otherwise specified, the
instrument cluster shown in the
images is the version with the
speedometer in km/h – however the
indications given are also valid for
the version in mph.
Introduction
Abbreviations
EBD
Some descriptions and terms with
particular meanings are found in this
manual in abbreviated form.
A/C
Air-Conditioning system.
ABA
SABIC
ECU
Electronic Brake-force
Distribution.
Electronic Control Unit.
EPB
Electric Parking Brake.
EPS
Electric Power Steering.
SL
SRS
Advanced Brake Assist.
ESC
Electronic Stability Control.
ABS
Anti-Lock Braking System.
FCW
Forward Collision Warning.
ABSA
Active Blind Spot Assist.
GPF
Gasoline Particulate Filter.
ACC
Adaptive Cruise Control.
HAS
Highway Assist.
ADAS
HBA
Hydraulic Brake Assistance.
TSA
HSA
I.C.E.
Hill Start Assist.
Increased Control Efficiency.
VIN
ALR
Advanced Driver Assistance
Systems.
Advanced Frontlighting
System.
Automatic Locking Retractor.
LKA
Lane Keeping Assist.
AQS
Air Quality Sensor.
MIL
Malfunction Indicator Light.
ATC
Maserati Touch Control Plus.
AWD
Automatic Temperature
Control.
All-Wheel Drive.
MTC+
OBD
ORC
BAS
Brake Assist System.
BSA
Blind Spot Assist.
BTO
Brake Throttle Override.
RAB
On Board Diagnostics.
Occupant Restraint
Controller.
Pedestrian Emergency
Braking.
Ready Alert Braking.
CAN
Controller Area Network.
RCP
Rear Cross Path.
CC
Cruise Control.
RHD
Right-Hand Drive.
CRS
Child Restraint System.
RKE
Remote Keyless Entry.
DPF
Diesel Particulate Filter.
DRL
Daytime Running Lights.
RWD
SAB
Rear-Wheel Drive.
Side Air Bag.
AFS
PEB
SBR
Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains.
Seat Belt Reminder.
TCS
Speed Limiter.
Supplemental Restraint
System.
Traction Control System.
TFT
Thin Film Transistor.
TPMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.
Traffic Sign Assist.
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Vehicle Identification
Number.
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Updating
Service and Warranty
The vehicle's high quality level
is guaranteed by constant
improvements. Therefore, there may
prove to be differences between this
manual and your vehicle.
Maserati reserves the right to carry out
design and functional changes and to
achieve additions or improvements
without incurring any obligation to
update previously manufactured
vehicles.
The Owner's Manual illustrates and
describes all versions of the current
vehicle model. Therefore, some of
the equipment and accessories in
this publication may not appear on
your vehicle; please only consider the
information related to your vehicle.
All specifications and illustrations
contained in this manual refer to the
Manual publishing date.
The information provided in this
manual is limited to instructions
and indications that are strictly
required for vehicle use and proper
maintenance.
By following these instructions
carefully the vehicle will certainly meet
the owner's satisfaction and the best
results.
We also advise you to have all the
maintenance services and inspections
carried at the Service Network.
Please be advised that Maserati
recommends to address to the Official
Service Network, which is available
in the official Maserati website
(www.maserati.com).
All features and accessories installed
on the vehicle have been designed
by Maserati engineers and have
successfully passed rigorous tests,
submitted in all conditions of use.
Installing aftermarket accessories not
approved by Maserati may interfere
with the vehicle electronics and
compromise driving safety.
For details and information about
the warranty, please refer to the
“Warranty Card”.
NOTE:
Can be consulted by accessing the
section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
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The Maserati Service Network is
at your complete disposal for any
information and suggestions.
Introduction
Spare Parts Service
Symbols
With genuine parts you keep the
reliability, comfort and performance
features of your new car unchanged in
time.
For service and scheduled maintenance
Maserati suggests you to ask for
genuine parts since they are the result
of constant research and development,
reliability test and new technologies,
as well as they are specifically designed
for this vehicle.
There are specific colored plates on
or near some of the components on
your Maserati designed to attract
user’s attention. Important warnings
concerning all specific devices that the
user must consider, are reported on
the internal lid cover central label (see
“Vehicle Identification Data” in this
section).
All symbols reported on the plate
and inside the vehicle, as well as
the component for which the
symbols stand, are summarized in
the following list. These symbols are
divided into categories according to
their meaning.
Genuine Accessories
The Maserati Genuine Accessories
are the perfect combination of
design and functionality. Each detail
and characteristic of the items are
tailor-made with the highest quality
represented by the Maserati Trident.
Severe Technical and Quality Tests are
performed to approve each product.
To fully exploit the vehicle's
performance and versatility, discover
the wide range of approved
accessories that can be added to the
car.
The Maserati Service Network is
at your complete disposal for any
information about this "Genuine
Accessories" product range.
Danger Symbols
Battery
Corrosive liquid.
Battery
Explosion.
Coil - headlights
High voltage.
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Belts and pulleys
Moving parts, keep body and
clothing clear.
Air-conditioning lines
High pressure gas, do not
open.
Symbols of Prohibitions and
Compulsory Measures
Battery
Keep away from flames.
Battery
Keep out of children’s reach.
Heat guards - belts - pulleys fans
Do not touch.
Battery
Wear eye protection.
Battery - jack
Refer to the owner manual.
Blower
May start automatically even
with engine off.
Coolant expansion tank
Do not open cap with engine
warm.
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Warning Symbols
Engine - Engine Oil
Refilling Plug
Engine oil. We
recommend you
use oil with the
characteristics indicated
in chapter "Refillings"
in section "Features and
Specifications".
Brake fluid tank
Brake fluid type DOT
4. Do not exceed max.
level. We recommend
you use fluid with the
characteristics indicated
in chapter "Refillings"
in section "Features and
Specifications".
Radiator coolant
expansion tank
Use antifreeze liquid
for radiators with the
characteristics indicated
in chapter "Refillings"
in section "Features and
Specifications".
Windshield washer tank
Windshield washer.
We recommend you
use liquid with the
characteristics indicated
in chapter "Refillings"
in section "Features and
Specifications".
Warnings when Driving
Your driving skills will improve with
experience, but be especially careful
at the beginning. Always comply with
local traffic regulations wherever you
drive.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or a
collision.
Operating this vehicle at excessive
speed or in an altered state or
while intoxicated may result in loss
of control, going off the road, or
overturning. In all these situations a
collision with other vehicles or objects
is more likely to happen with the risk
to cause an accident that may lead to
serious injury.
In case of an accident, failure to
use seat belts causes the driver and
passengers a greater risk of injury or
death.
This Owner's Manual contains
warnings against operating procedures
that could result in a collision or injury
or damage to the environment. It also
contains cautions against procedures
that could damage the vehicle.
If you do not entirely read this manual,
you may miss important information.
Consider carefully all warnings and
cautions.
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WARNING!
It is the driver’s responsibility to
operate the vehicle in a safe way: if
you are distracted while driving you
can lose control and cause serious
accidents.
Maserati strongly recommends to
use particular care when operating
the features and tools that may take
the attention off the road.
Mobile phones, pc, portable audio
device or other features operated
improperly while the vehicle is
moving can be very dangerous and
can cause serious accidents.
It is very dangerous to send text
messages while driving, do so only
when the vehicle is not moving.
In some Countries the use of mobile
phone when driving is forbidden: it
is the driver’s sole responsibility to
respect local regulations.
CAUTION!
If battery charge is too low, proper
function of some electric/electronic
components may not be guaranteed. It
is necessary to recharge the battery in
order to allow all vehicle’s components
and systems to function correctly.
Vehicle Identification Data
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Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle's identification number
(VIN) is punched on the foot platform,
in front of the right-hand front seat.
NOTE:
When ordering spare parts or making
inquiries, always quote the vehicle
identification number.
To read the number, lift the mat and
slide the guard.
Warning and Identification
Labels
Overview Label with Cautions and
Warning Notes
On this label attached centrally on
the internal side of the hood cover,
you can identify all cautions, warning
notes and symbols that are also
reported on some parts/components of
the vehicle.
For further information refer to
"Symbols" in this section.
The VIN Number is also visible from
the outside through the windshield on
the front left corner of the dashboard.
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Introduction
• Maximum admissible weight.
• Maximum admissible weight on first
(front) axle.
• Maximum admissible weight on
second (rear) axle.
• Engine type.
• Vehicle version code.
• Assembly Number.
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Passenger Air bag Labels
The labels are applied on the external
side of passenger's sun visor and below
it, on the dome.
Danger Restart Engine with Hood
open Label
The label is applied on the lower right
side of the hood.
Paint Identification Plate
The plate is applied on the lower left
side of the hood.
The label indicating the air bag
incompatibility with the child seat is
applied on the passenger’s side of the
dashboard.
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Vehicle Identification Label
The label is fitted on the driver’s side
rear door pillar and it shows the
following details.
• Manufacturer's name.
• Homologation number.
• Serial Number (V.I.N.).
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Fuel Warning Labels - Gasoline
Engines
The labels are applied inside the fuel
filler door.
another label indicating to use only
Low Sulphur Premium Diesel.
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Tire Information Label
On vehicles of some markets, this
paper label is applied on the driver's
side rear door pillar.
Gasoline
Fuel Warning Labels - Diesel Engine
The labels are applied inside the fuel
filler door.
Diesel
On the cars of some markets, inside
the fuel filler door, there may be
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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sentry Key® Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated Entry/Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlock the Vehicle with Key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Requiring and Setting Additional Key fobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Start System (for version/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passive Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open and Close the Boot Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open and Close the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Occupants Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Assist (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Parking Camera (for versions/markets where provided) . . . . . . . . . .
Surround View Camera System (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Keys
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The vehicle is equipped with a Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter and a Keyless
Ignition Node, to enter, start and
protect the vehicle.
The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has
three operating setups indicated on
the outer ring. Pressing and releasing
the middle button, you can switch
from one setup to the next without
starting the engine, the switched on
indication will turn amber.
The engine will start by pushing the
center button START/STOP with the
brake pedal pressed and the device set
in any of the three operating setups.
In case the ignition switch does not
change by pushing a button, the RKE
transmitter (key fob) may have a low
or discharged battery. If this occurs it
is necessary to replace the battery in
order to operate the ignition switch
(see "Requiring and Setting Additional
Key fobs" in this section).
It is still possible to operate the
ignition device using the key fob RKE
transmitter with discharged battery by
pressing the nose side (side opposite of
the emergency key) of the key fob on
the START/STOP button.
Key fob
Keyless Ignition Device
This device allows the driver to
operate the ignition switch with the
push of a button, as long as the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
is inside the vehicle.
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The vehicle is provided with two
programmed key fobs.
The key fob also contains the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an
inserted emergency key in the rear.
The emergency key allows to open the
vehicle by inserting into the lock of the
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opening handle on the driver's door,
in case the battery of the vehicle or
the key fob are discharged.
NOTE:
You can insert either side of the
emergency key into the lock cylinder.
Shift Ignition Device to OFF
Alert
You can keep the emergency key with
you when using valet parking.
To remove the emergency key:
• hold the mechanical latch on the
back of the key fob sideways;
• simultaneously remove the
emergency key by sliding laterally
towards the end of the key fob.
Opening the driver's door to exit the
vehicle when the ignition device is set
in ACC or RUN (engine not running),
a beep will remind you to cycle the
ignition to OFF.
In addition to the acoustic signal a
dedicated message is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
If the ignition device is left in the ACC
or RUN position, when vehicle is locked
the system will turn off the instrument
cluster and automatically set ignition
device to OFF.
With the MTC+ System, the power
window switches, radio, power
sunroof (optional), and power outlets
will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is cycled to
the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature, it
is possible to set the timing of this
feature.
NOTE:
Refer to "MTC+ Settings" in Section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further information.
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WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key fob and lock your
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in
a vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle
unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake switch,
brake pedal or the shift lever.
Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle, and do not leave the
ignition switch in the ACC or RUN
mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals
inside parked vehicles in hot
weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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• An unlocked car is an invitation
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to thieves. Always remove the
key fob from vehicle, cycle the
ignition switch to OFF and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
Sentry Key® Immobilizer
System
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System
prevents unauthorized vehicle
operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or
activated. Operation is automatic,
regardless of whether the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.
The system uses a key fob with Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
an ignition switch and a RF (Radio
Frequency) receiver to prevent
unauthorized vehicle operation.
Therefore, only key fobs expressly
programmed can be used to start and
operate the vehicle.
After placing the ignition in the RUN
position, the Vehicle Security Light
(see picture) will light up for a three
seconds bulb check.
If the light remains on after the
bulb check, it indicates that there is
a problem with the electronics: this
condition will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns
on during normal vehicle operation
(engine running for longer than
10 seconds), an electronic fault is
detected. Should this occur, ask as
soon as possible the Service Network
for assistance.
CAUTION!
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system
is not compatible with some remote
starting systems that can be installed
in after-market.
Use of these systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and loss of
security protection.
All key fobs provided with the new
vehicle have been updated with the
vehicle electronics and are therefore
able to guarantee correct functioning
and protection.
Radio Frequency RKE
Transmitter - Regulatory
Information
Information The "Regulatory
Information" for all the radio
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frequency and radar devices can
be consulted by accessing the
section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
Replacement Key fobs
NOTE:
Only key fobs that are updated with
the vehicle electronics can be used to
start and operate the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Always remove the key fobs from
the vehicle and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
• Always remember to cycle the
ignition switch to OFF.
Duplication of key fobs may be
performed by the Service Network
only.
This procedure consists of
programming a key fob that has never
been programmed to the vehicle’s
electronics.
NOTE:
• When having the Sentry Key®
Immobilizer System serviced, bring all
key fobs provided with the vehicle
with you to the Maserati Service
Center.
• When selling the vehicle, it is
necessary to provide the new owner
with all key fobs.
Vehicle Security Alarm
The vehicle security alarm monitors
the vehicle doors and boot lid
for unauthorized entry and the
START/STOP button for unauthorized
operations.
The system includes a dual function
anti-intrusion sensor and vehicle
anti-lift sensor. The anti-intrusion
sensor monitors the vehicle interior for
motion.
The vehicle anti-lift sensor monitors
the vehicle for any lifting or tilting
actions (tow away, tire removal, ferry
transport, etc). A siren with battery
backup which senses interruptions
of power and communications is also
included.
While the vehicle security alarm is
enabled, interior door locks switches,
boot lid and fuel filler door release are
disabled. If something triggers the
alarm, the vehicle security alarm will
provide the following audible and
visible signals: intermittent buzzer,
position lights and/or turn signals
and the vehicle security light on the
dashboard will flash.
This light will fast flash for
approximately 15 seconds, when the
vehicle security alarm is being armed,
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and will then flash slowly until the
vehicle is disarmed.
with the driver and/or passenger
door open.
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• Press the
lock button on the key
fob RKE transmitter.
Rearming the System
If something triggers the security
alarm, and no quick action is taken to
disarm it, the vehicle security alarm
will turn off the beeper after 29
seconds, and turn off all of the visual
signals after 31 more seconds; the
vehicle security alarm will then rearm
itself.
Arming the System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle
security alarm.
1. Make sure the vehicle ignition
switch is OFF.
2. Perform one of the following
methods to lock the vehicle:
• Press the
lock button on the
interior power door lock switch
located on the driver door trim panel
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• Press the button on the exterior
Passive Entry door handle having a
valid key fob RKE transmitter in the
same exterior zone (see "Passive
Entry System" in this section for
further information).
3. If any door is open, close it.
In any of these situations, if one or
more windows are open, will remain
open. To close the windows press
again the
lock button and hold it
until their closure.
If vehicle is equipped with Power Boot
Lid/Hands Free, when arming the
alarm system in any of the described
ways, the boot lid will remain open
Before Starting
if it was left open. In this condition,
it will be necessary to first close the
boot lid as described under “Open and
Close the Boot Lid” in this section, and
repeat the arming operation, to be
able to arm the alarm system.
Vehicles equipped with Power Boot
Lid/Hands Free a button - located
at the bottom of the boot lid and
indicated in the figure - that can be
used to completely close and lock the
boot lid, lock all the doors and arm the
alarm system if all the doors and boot
lid are closed.
See chapter "Open and Close the
Boot Lid" in this section for further
information.
Each time the vehicle security alarm is
armed, the anti-intrusion and anti-lift
sensors actively monitor the vehicle.
When arming the security alarm, it is
possible to disable these sensors by
pressing the
button on the key fob
three times within 5 seconds from the
moment the system has been armed
(meanwhile the security alarm light
flashes rapidly).
To disarm the System
Use any of the following steps to
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
• Press the
button on key fob RKE
transmitter.
• Grasp the Passive Entry unlock door
handle (see "Passive Entry System" in
this section for further information).
• Press the START/STOP button so as to
release the OFF position.
NOTE:
• When the vehicle security alarm is
armed, the interior power door lock
switch will not allow to unlock the
doors.
• The use of the emergency key into
the driver door lock and the use of
the button
on the key fob
cannot arm or disarm the security
alarm of the vehicle.
• The vehicle security alarm remains
engaged while accessing the Power
Boot Lid/Hands free. Pressing the
button between the licence plate
lights will not disarm the vehicle
security alarm. If anyone enters the
vehicle through the boot lid and
opens a door, the alarm will trigger.
The vehicle security alarm is designed
to protect your vehicle; however,
you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If
one of the previously described arming
sequences has occurred, the vehicle
security alarm will arm regardless of
whether you are in the vehicle or not.
If you remain in the vehicle and open
a door, the alarm will activate. If this
occurs, disarm the vehicle security
alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed
and the battery becomes disconnected,
the vehicle security alarm will
remain armed when the battery is
reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, the buzzer will activate. If this
occurs, disarm the vehicle security
alarm.
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Illuminated Entry/Exit
2
Lights will turn on and off when you
enter/exit the vehicle and operate
the buttons on the key fob RKE
transmitter and/or on the Passive Entry
system as follows:
& dimmable internal lighting, night
front seats lighting, and approach
lighting will stay on for 27 seconds.
• If the lock command of the car is
enabled by pressing the specific
button on the key fob RKE
transmitter or by the Passive Entry
system, when the key fob RKE
transmitter is out of range, all the
lights will turn off within 3 seconds, if
they were previously on.
• If the unlock command is enabled by
pressing the specific
button on
the key fob RKE transmitter or by the
Passive Entry system, the "illuminated
entry" mode will activate. Courtesy
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Before Starting
2
NOTE:
The lighting of the outside door
handle and the puddle light near the
front door are only available with the
optional rear view mirrors (SVC).
• After activating the boot opening
command in the possible modes (see
"Open and Close the Boot Lid" in this
section), the inner boot light will turn
on and will stay on for 10 minutes
before turning off. The light will
immediately turn off if you lock the
boot lid before 10 minutes.
Vehicle Lighting with
Open/Closed Doors
If the
light button is pressed
on the key fob RKE transmitter, the
courtesy & dimmable lights and the
approach lights will turn on; doors will
stay locked.
• If one or more doors are open, the
central light, front/rear domelights
(main and spot light), the instrument
cluster, the MTC+ display and the
night front seats lighting and the
ignition switch backlight will turn on
and will lit for 27 seconds.
• If the doors are closed, all lights will
turn off (within 3 seconds) with the
exception of the console display and
the ignition switch backlighting,
which will turn off after 27 seconds.
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Before Starting
2
Use of Light Switch for Vehicle
Lighting
In addiction of the key fob RKE
transmitter and the Passive Entry
system vehicle lighting can be
operated and from the light switch on
the left side of the dashboard. Refer to
"Lights" in section "Understanding the
Vehicle" where it is indicated which
external lights turn on according to
light switch positions.
Ambient Lights and Backlight
Adjustment
The ambient light and the backlight of
the controls and instruments does not
depend on the position of the light
switch but on the detection of the
ambient brightness made by the RLS
solar sensor.
In “DAY” mode the backlighting
of the instruments will be at 100%
intensity while the backlighting of
the switches will be at minimum. In
“NIGHT” mode backlighting will be
adjust via the left dimmer next to the
light switch.
The ambient light are adjustable in the
same condition which it is possible to
adjust the backlight (in “NIGHT” mode
only) via the left dimmer.
In all other conditions, you can
activate the ambient lighting only
in mode “all turned on” (Parade),
turning the left dimmer upward to the
second detent.
Light Dimmer Controls
The light dimmer controls are part of
the light switch and are positioned
beside the switcher itself (see "Lights"
in section "Understanding the Vehicle"
for further information).
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Before Starting
Unlock the Vehicle with
Key fob
The RKE system allows you to lock
or unlock the doors and the fuel
filler door, open the boot, turn the
approach and courtesy lights on from
a distance up to approximately 10 m
(33 ft). The key fob RKE transmitter
does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system. See
“Illuminated Entry/Exit” in this section
for further information.
NOTE:
Driving at speeds 8 km/h (5 mph)
and above disables the system from
responding to all key fobs RKE
transmitter buttons.
Unlock the Doors, Fuel Filler
Door and Boot
Press and release the unlock button
on the key fob RKE transmitter once
to unlock the driver's door or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors,
the fuel filler door and the boot lid.
The turn signal lights will flash for
the unlock signal recognition. The
illuminated entry/exit system will also
turn on. See “Passive Entry System” in
this section for further information.
Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with
Remote Key 1st Press
This feature allows you to program
the system to unlock either the
driver's door or all doors and the
fuel filler door by the first press of
the unlock button
on the key
fob RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, see "MTC+ Settings" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls".
Turn Headlights On with Key fob
This feature activates the headlights
for up to 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the key fob RKE
transmitter. The duration can be set
as desired. To change the current
setting, see "MTC+ Settings" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls".
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Unlatch the Boot Lid
Press the button
on the key fob
RKE transmitter two times within five
seconds to unlatch the manual boot
lid.
If the vehicle is equipped with Power
Boot Lid/Hands Free, besides unlocking
the boot lid, the control will fully open
it.
See chapters "Passive Entry System"
and "Open and Close the Boot Lid" in
this section for further information.
Lock/Unlock Doors Flash Lights
This feature will cause the flash of the
turn signal lights when the doors are
locked or unlocked with the key fob
RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, see "MTC+ Settings"
in section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls".
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Requiring and Setting
Additional Key fobs
2
In order to purchase additional key fob
RKE transmitters you need to bring
with you at the Maserati Service
Network:
• all key fobs RKE transmitters in your
possession;
• a personal ID;
• the identification and registration
documents proving ownership of the
vehicle.
Setting new key fobs RKE transmitters
or re-setting the original ones may
only be performed at the Maserati
Service Network.
NOTE:
The codes of any key fob RKE
transmitter that are not available
when the new setting procedure is
carried out will be deleted from the
memory to prevent any lost or stolen
key fob RKE transmitter being used to
disarm the electronic alarm system.
Key fob Battery Replacement
NOTE:
A low charge level of the key fob
battery will be indicated on the
instrument cluster display.
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The recommended replaced battery
type is a: CR2032.
To replace the battery proceed as
follows:
• Remove the emergency key as
indicated in "Keys" chapter of the
current section.
• Loosen the lateral screw that
connects the two side covers with a
torx T6 screwdriver.
• Separate both parts of the key fob
case.
• Separate the two lateral covers from
the key fob case.
• Remove the card with PCB (Printed
Circuit Board).
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NOTE:
Avoid touching the new battery with
your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a
battery, clean with alcohol.
• Remove the battery from its seat and
replace with a new recommended
type of battery.
• Match the + sign on the battery
to the + sign on the inside of the
battery clip, located on the back
cover.
• Replace the printed circuit board
by using the indicated pin for the
sealing of the two covers.
• Assemble the key fob case and
reassemble the two lateral covers:
a click will ensure the succeeded
sealing.
• Combine the disassembled parts with
clamping screw and reassemble the
emergency key.
Radio Frequency RKE
Transmitter - Regulatory
Information
ENVIRONMENTAL!
Batteries contain dangerous materials
that could harm the environment.
Please dispose of them according to
local regulations or at the Service
Network.
The “Regulatory Information” for
all the radio frequency and radar
devices can be consulted by accessing
the section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
Remote Start System (for
version/markets, where
provided)
This system enables the key fob
RKE transmitter to start the engine
conveniently from outside the vehicle
while still maintaining security. The
system has a range of approximately
91 m (300 ft). Obstructions between
the vehicle and the key fob may
reduce this range.
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How to use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must
be met before the engine will remote
start:
• System not disabled from previous
remote start event.
• Vehicle theft alarm not active.
• Doors closed.
• Hood closed.
• Boot lid closed.
• Hazard lights switched off.
• Brake pedal not pressed by any
passenger remained in the vehicle.
• Battery at an acceptable charge level.
• The shift lever is in P (Park) position.
• The vehicle transmission is in
automatic mode.
• The remote start has not been
activated yet two consecutive times.
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Before Starting
2
If EPB (Electric Parking Brake) is not
inserted, at key-off in some conditions
the remote start system may not allow
engine to start. We suggest to set
"Auto Apply On" function through the
switch on the right-side of the steering
wheel (refer to "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instrument and
Controls").
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine
in a closed garage or confined
area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which is odourless
and colourless.
• Keep key fobs RKE transmitter away
from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.
• "Remote Start Cancelled Time
Expired".
• "Remote Start Disabled Start Vehicle
to Reset".
The message on the instrument cluster
stays active as long as the ignition
switch is in RUN position.
To enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the button
on
the key fob RKE transmitter twice
within five seconds. The vehicle doors
will lock, position lights will flash and
the horn will ring twice (if set). Then,
the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the "Remote Start"
mode for a 15-minute cycle.
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To exit Remote Start Mode
without Driving the Vehicle
Press and release the button
one
time or allow the engine to run for the
entire 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the
system will disable the one time press
of the button
for two seconds
after receiving a valid "Remote Start"
request.
Engine Remote Start Abort
Message on Instrument Cluster
The following messages will display
on the instrument cluster if the vehicle
fails to remote start or exits remote
start prematurely:
• "Remote Start Cancelled Door
Open".
• "Remote Start Cancelled Boot Open".
• "Remote Start Cancelled Fuel Low".
• The position lights will turn on and
remain lit during "Remote Start"
mode.
• For security reasons, power window
and power sunroof operation (if
equipped) are disabled when the
vehicle is in the "Remote Start"
mode.
• The engine can be started two
consecutive times (two 15-minute
cycles) with the key fob RKE
transmitter. However, the ignition
must be cycled to the RUN position
before you can repeat the start
sequence for a third cycle.
NOTE:
• In case of an engine fault or low fuel
level, the vehicle will start and then
shut down in 10 seconds.
To exit Remote Start Mode and
Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of 15 minute cycle,
press and release the button
on the
Before Starting
key fob RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the vehicle security
alarm. Then, prior to the end of the
15 minute cycle, press and release the
START/STOP button.
NOTE:
The message "Remote Start Active
Push Start Button" will display in the
instrument cluster until you push the
START/STOP button.
Auto-On Comfort with Remote
Start
The driver's heated and ventilated
seat and the heated steering wheel
(if foreseen) can be programmed to
come on during a remote start. Refer
to "Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start"
function in chapter "MTC+ Setting",
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls", for further information.
Radio Frequency RKE
Transmitter - Regulatory
Information
The "Regulatory Information" for
all the radio frequency and radar
devices can be consulted by accessing
the section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
Doors Locking
WARNING!
• For personal security and safety in
•
•
•
•
the event of an accident, or robbery
lock the vehicle doors before you
drive as well as when parking and
leave the vehicle unattended.
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key fob RKE transmitter
and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in
a vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle
unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake trigger,
brake pedal or the shift lever.
Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle, and do not leave ignition
switch in the ACC or RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows,
other controls, or start the engine
and the vehicle.
Doors Manual Lock
To lock each door, push the door
lock knob on each door trim panel
downward.
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To unlock the front doors, pull the
inside door handle to the first detent.
To unlock the rear doors, pull the door
lock knob on the door trim panel
upward.
If the door lock knob is down when
you shut the door, the door will lock.
Therefore, make sure the key fob RKE
transmitter is not inside the vehicle
before closing the door.
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Before Starting
Power Doors Locking/
Unlocking
2
A power door lock switch
and a
power door unlock switch
are
positioned on the front door trim
panel. Use this switches to lock or
unlock the doors.
If the vehicle has been locked from
inside with the above figured switches,
the fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
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If Power Boot Lid/Hands Free (option)
has been left open, it will stay open
when you press lock button
, and
the locking feature will only occur
after the closing of the power boot lid.
The doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the Passive Entry
system. For further information, see
“Passive Entry System” in this section.
If you press the power door lock switch
while the ignition switch is in the
ACC or RUN position, and any front
door is open, the power locks will
not operate. This prevents you from
accidentally locking the key fob RKE
transmitter in the vehicle.
Cycling the ignition to the OFF position
or closing the door will allow the locks
of the doors and fuel filler door to
operate. If a door is open with the key
fob RKE transmitter inside the cabin
and the ignition is in the ACC or RUN
position, a beep will draw the driver’s
attention.
Automatic Locking Doors
The auto door lock feature default
condition is disabled. When enabled,
the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle's speed exceeds 24
km/h (15 mph). The auto door lock
feature can be enabled or disabled
by the user through MTC+ setting
features (see "MTC+ Settings" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
Automatic Door Unlock on Exit
The doors will unlock automatically on
vehicles with power door locks if:
• The automatic unlock doors on exit
feature is enabled.
• The transmission is in gear and the
vehicle speed is 0 km/h.
• The transmission is in N (Neutral) or P
(Park).
• The driver door is open.
• The doors were not previously
unlocked.
• The vehicle speed is 0 km/h.
Set Automatic Door Unlock on Exit
To change the current setting,
see "MTC+ Settings" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and
Controls".
NOTE:
Use the automatic unlock doors on
exit feature in accordance with local
regulations.
Child-Protection Door Lock
System — Rear Doors
To provide a safer environment for
small children sitting in the rear seats,
the rear doors are equipped with a
child-protection door lock system.
Before Starting
Engage or Disengage the
Child-Protection Door Lock
• Open the rear door.
• Insert the tip of the emergency key
into the lock and rotate to the lock
or
unlock position.
• Repeat the first two steps on the
opposite rear door.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in
a collision. Remember that the rear
doors can only be opened from the
outside when the child-protection
locks are engaged (locked).
NOTE:
For emergency exit from the rear seats
when the child-protection door lock
system is engaged, manually raise
the door lock knob to the unlocked
position, roll down the window, and
open the door using the outside door
handle.
Soft Door Close System (if
equipped)
This system makes doors easier to shut
without having to slam if you do not
get it closed the first time. It increases
the vehicle's safety and comfort, in
particular for children in the back seat,
it is not necessary to slam the door
and it is also possible avoiding the risk
of travelling with the door ajar and
having to stop and close it.
The system uses a sensor to detect
the door ajar and an electric actuator
to close it. The sensor detects your
attempt to close the door and once
the latch catches the handle the
electric actuator pulls the door firmly
bringing the door back in the fully
closed position.
During the soft closing phase operated
by the system, it is possible to
intervene manually by opening or
closing the door.
If you are pushing the door hard
enough to close just like a regular
one, the system still works, but only
to check whether the door is properly
closed.
WARNING!
The system works properly if the ajar
door has a gap , between exterior
door panel surface and exterior
bodyshell surface in the latch area , of
max 6 mm (0.23 in). In the presence
of higher gap, the system is not
able to close the door with the
risk of travelling with the door not
completely closed or even open.
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Before Starting
Passive Entry System
2
The "Passive Entry" system is an
enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) system. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock
the vehicle’s door(s) without having to
press the key fob RKE transmitter lock
or unlock buttons.
NOTE:
• "Passive Entry" may be programmed
to on/off; see "MTC+ Settings" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls" for further information.
• If wearing gloves, or if it has been
raining on the "Passive Entry" door
handle, the unlock sensitivity can
be affected, resulting in a slower
response time.
• Access to the vehicle using "Passive
Entry" system may not work properly
in case of interference caused by
external sources such as metal
objects, mobile phones, overhead
power lines, antennas, etc. In these
cases, use the buttons of the key fob
RKE transmitter to open and close
the vehicle or the emergency key,
inserting it into the driver side door
lock.
• The "Passive Entry" system does not
lock and unlock the doors directly
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and immediately but with a slight
delay (about 2 seconds).
Unlock Door from the Driver
Side
With a valid key fob RKE transmitter
within 1 m (3.3 ft) of the driver's
door handle, grip the driver’s door
external handle to unlock the door
automatically. The interior door panel
lock knob will raise when the door is
unlocked.
NOTE:
If "1st Press of Key Fob Unlocks" is
programmed all doors will unlock
when you grip the front driver’s door
handle. To select between "Driver
Door" and “All Doors", see "MTC+
Settings" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls".
Unlock Door from the
Passenger Side
With a valid key fob RKE transmitter
within 1 m (3.3 ft) of the passenger
door handle, grip the front passenger
or rear (optional) external door handle
to unlock all four doors automatically.
The interior door panel lock knob will
raise when the door is unlocked.
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NOTE:
All doors will unlock when you grip
the front passenger door handle
regardless of the driver’s door unlock
preference setting (“Driver Door” or
“All Doors”).
Preventing Inadvertent Locking
of the Key fob RKE Transmitter
inside the Vehicle
To minimize the possibility of
unintentionally locking a key fob RKE
transmitter inside your vehicle, the
Passive Entry system is equipped with
an automatic door unlock feature
which will function if the ignition
switch is in the OFF position.
If one of the vehicle doors is open and
the door panel switch
is used to
lock the vehicle, once all open doors
have been closed the system checks
the inside and outside of the vehicle
for any valid key fobs RKE transmitter.
If one of the vehicle's key fobs RKE
transmitter is detected inside the
vehicle, and no other valid key fobs
RKE transmitter are detected outside
the vehicle, the Passive Entry system
automatically unlocks all vehicle doors
and chirps the horn fourteen times (on
the fifteenth attempt ALL doors will
lock and the key fob RKE transmitter
will be locked in the vehicle). This will
happen even on vehicles equipped
with Power Boot Lid/Hands Free
pressing RH button
on its right
lower part to close and lock the boot
lid.
NOTE:
The vehicle unlock the doors under
any of the following conditions:
• the doors are manually locked using
the door lock knob positioned on the
door panel;
• there is a valid key fob RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle;
• there is a not valid key fob RKE
transmitter outside the vehicle.
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NOTE:
The vehicle will not unlock the doors
under any of the following conditions:
• the doors are locked using the key
fob RKE transmitter;
• the doors are locked using the button
on the “Passive Entry” door handles;
• there is a valid key fob RKE
transmitter outside the vehicle and
within 1 m (3.3 ft) of either “Passive
Entry” door handle;
• fifteen attempts are made to lock the
doors using the door panel switch
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Before Starting
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(Continued)
and/or the RH button
(on the
vehicles equipped with Power Boot
Lid/Hands Free) and then close the
doors.
If the key fob RKE transmitter is inside
the passenger compartment and one
of the doors locked only to the first
detent of lock pawl (hence it is not
fully closed), when the vehicle lock
function with alarm system for boot lid
and doors is being activated by means
of RH button
at the bottom of the
boot lid, said function will be activated
all the same.
In this condition, any attempt to duly
close the door that is partially open
will cancel vehicle lock and alarm
system arming thus leaving vehicle
unlocked.
Since when the doors are locked, the
"Passive Entry" system waits for about
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16 seconds before verifying if a key
fob RKE transmitter is present inside
the vehicle.
• If during this time you press the RH
button
on right lower part of
the Power Boot Lid/Hands Free to
close the boot lid and activate the
alarm, if a key fob RKE transmitter
is left in the boot, the system will
close the power boot lid and will
activate the alarm system. This
option is recommended when you
want to leave the other key fob RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
• By pressing the same button after 16
seconds, if a key fob RKE transmitter
is left in the boot, the power boot lid
will close and will partially reopen.
If the "Passive Entry" system detects
no key fob RKE transmitter inside the
boot, close the power boot lid and
will activate the alarm system.
Release the Lid and enter the
Boot
For vehicles equipped with manual
boot lid: with the key fob within 1 m
(3.3 ft) of the lid, press the button
located between the licence plate
lights and lift it manually.
For vehicles equipped with Power Boot
lid/Hands Free: with the key fob within
1 m (3.3 ft) of the lid, press the button
located between the licence plate
lights, the power lid will automatically
open until fully home; if the same
button is not pressed again to stop it
(for more information, see chapter
“Open and Close the Boot Lid” in this
section).
If the vehicle had already been
unlocked through key fob or "Passive
Entry", the presence of the key fob is
not required; simply use the button
located between the licence plate
lights to open the boot lid manually or
automatically.
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• If Power Boot Lid/Hands Free (if
equipped) has been left open, it will
stay open when you press the button
on door external handle, and the
locking feature will only occur after
the closing of the power boot lid.
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Manual Door Lock from
Outside
With one of the vehicle’s key fobs RKE
transmitter within 1 m (3.3 ft) of the
driver or passenger front door handles,
press the external door handle button
to lock all four doors.
NOTE:
• After pressing the external door
handle button, you must wait two
seconds before you can lock or
unlock the doors using this door
handle. By pulling the external door
handle, you can check if the car
remains locked, without "Passive
Entry" system reacting and unlocking
the doors.
• The "Passive Entry" system will
not operate if the key fob RKE
transmitter battery is dead.
The vehicle doors can also be locked
by using the key fob RKE transmitter
lock button
or the lock button
located on the vehicle’s inner door
panel.
Radio Frequency RKE
Transmitter - Regulatory
Information
The "Regulatory Information" for
all the radio frequency and radar
devices can be consulted by accessing
the section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
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Power Windows
2
The window controls on the driver's
door panel governs all the door
windows.
There are single window controls on
each passenger door trim panel, which
operate the corresponding window.
The window controls will operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ACC
or RUN position.
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NOTE:
• The power window switches will
remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to
the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature.
The time lapse can be set. See "MTC+
Settings" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls" for further
information.
• Frequent activations of the power
windows could result in a temporary
lock of their starters. In this case, wait
a moment before a new activation.
WARNING!
Improper use of the power windows
and the sunroof (if equipped) can
however be dangerous, even with
the anti-pinch prevention system.
Before and during activation of the
power window, always check that
the passengers are not exposed to
the risk of injury both by the moving
window and by personal objects that
could be dragged or hit by it. Do not
leave unattended children in a vehicle
with a key fob RKE transmitter inside.
When getting out the vehicle, always
remove the key fob RKE transmitter
to prevent the windows being
accidentally activated, posing a risk to
passengers remaining onboard.
Auto-Down Feature
The driver door power window switch
and some model passenger door
power window switches have an
auto-down feature.
Press the window switch to the second
detent, release, and the window will
go completely down automatically. To
open the window part way, press the
window switch to the first detent and
release it when you want the window
to stop.
To stop the window from going all
the way down during the auto-down
operation, pull up on the switch
briefly.
Auto-Up Feature with AntiPinch Protection
Lift the window switch to the second
detent, release, and the window will
go all the way up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the
way up during the auto-up operation,
push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the
window switch to the first detent and
release it when you want the window
to stop.
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NOTE:
• If the window runs into any obstacle
during auto-closure, it will reverse
direction and then go back down.
Remove the obstacle and use the
window switch again to close the
window.
• Any impact due to rough road
conditions may trigger the auto
reverse function unexpectedly during
auto-closure. If this happens, pull the
switch lightly to the first detent and
hold to close the window manually.
• Frequent activations of the anti-pinch
function could disable the autodown and auto-up function of the
windows. In order to re-activate this
function proceed with a reset cycle as
described in the next paragraph.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when
the window is almost closed. Be sure
to clear all objects from the area
before closing the window.
Reset Auto-Up/Down
Should the auto-up/down feature stop
working, the window probably needs
to be reset.
To reset auto-up/down, pull the
window switch up to close the window
completely and push the window
switch down to open the window
completely.
window lockout button (setting it in
the down position).
Open and Close the Windows
and Sunroof with RKE
Transmitter and Ignition Off
When the ignition switch in is OFF
position, windows and sunroof (if
equipped) can be opened or closed
by pressing the buttons on the RKE
transmitter.
Opening:
• press the
button and release it;
• press a second time the
button
and keep it pressed until complete
opening of the windows and the
sunroof, if they were closed.
Closing:
• press the
button and release it;
• press a second time the
button
and keep it pressed until complete
closure of the windows and the
sunroof, if they were open.
Rear Window and Sunshade
Lockout Button
The window lockout button on the
driver's door trim panel allows to
disable the window and sunshade
control on the rear doors and the rear
window sunshade control at the rear
of the central console, by pressing the
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To enable the controls previously
described, press the window lockout
button again (setting it in the up
position).
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described
as the perception of pressure or a
helicopter-type sound. Your vehicle
may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (for
versions/markets, where provided) in
open or partially open positions. This
is a normal occurrence and can be
minimized. If the buffeting occurs
with the rear windows open, open
the front and rear windows together
to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof
open, then adjust the sunroof opening
to minimize the buffeting.
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Rear Window
On versions equipped with heated rear
seats are available the curtain buttons
of the rear sunshade, positioned at the
rear of the central console, which can
be operated from the rear passengers.
• Press the left button to fully raise the
sunshade.
• Press the right button to fully lower
the sunshade.
Rear Window Defroster
2
The rear window defroster button is
located on the climate control panel.
See "Air Conditioning Controls" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls".
Power Sunshade (optional)
Your vehicle can be equipped with
a power sunshade that will reduce
the amount of sunlight that will enter
through the rear window.
The sunshade is rolled in and stored
inside the cover behind the rear seats;
when activated, it rolls out upwards.
The power sunshade can be operated
using the MTC+ System.
• Touch the "Controls" soft-key.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the "Rear
Sunshade" soft-key to raise the
power sunshade.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the "Rear
Sunshade" soft-key a second time to
lower the sunshade.
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Without ADAS
With ADAS
If the sunshade is in the raised
position and the transmission lever is
positioned in R (Reverse), the sunshade
will automatically fully lower.
When the transmission lever is shifted
out of R (Reverse) the sunshade will
automatically return to the fully raised
position after approximately five
seconds.
NOTE:
The rear sunshade control and rear
power windows switches, can be
locked by pressing the window lockout
button on the driver side door panel.
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Open and Close the Boot
Lid
license plate lights, when the vehicle
has been unlocked using the key fob
or the Passive Entry system.
The manual boot lid can be unlocked
from inside the vehicle by pressing the
button on the front dome console.
This command will fully open the
Power boot lid/Hands Free (optional).
Pressing this button in sequence, if the
power boot lid stops in intermediate
position, it resumes and reverse the
stroke direction.
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NOTE:
The shift lever must be in P (Park)
before the button can operate.
The manual boot lid can be released
from outside the vehicle by pressing
the
button on the key fob with
RKE transmitter twice within five
seconds or by using the external
release button located on the lower
side of the boot ledge, between the
When the button
on the key fob
is pressed twice within five seconds,
the direction indicators flash twice
to indicate the opening or closing
of the boot lid, if the light flashing
function at closing is activated on
MTC+ (for more information, see
the chapter "MTC+ Settings" in
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2
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
To manually close the boot lid use the
handle as indicated beside the closing
device.
With the ignition switch in RUN
position, the red symbol
will display
on the instrument cluster. If the
vehicle is in motion, in addition to the
symbol
will also appear a message
indicating that the boot is open. Once
the boot lid is closed both symbol
and message will disappear from the
display.
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With the ignition device in the OFF
position, the boot lid open symbol and
message will display until closure.
See "Passive Entry System" in this
section for more information on boot
lid operation with the Passive Entry
feature.
Power Boot Lid/Hands Free
(optional)
Automatic opening and closing
movement of the boot lid is driven by
electric actuators and a motorized
latch ensuring lid locking upon closing.
Boot lid can be opened using button
on the key fob RKE transmitter
and the button on the front dome
console used also for non-power
version.
The
button on key fob and
button on front dome console not only
allows user to completely open the
Power Boot Lid/Hands Free, but also to
stop it at any intermediate position by
pressing the button again at anytime
you wish to stop and resume the
opening process.
In addition to these commands, it is
possible to open and close the Power
Boot Lid/Hands Free by simply moving
your foot under the rear bumper. In
this latter case, the lid will be opened
and closed only if the “Passive Entry”
system acknowledges the presence of
the key fob RKE transmitter within 1 m
(3.3 ft) of the boot lid.
Power Boot Lid/Hand Free uses the
button in between the license plate
lights, indicated in figure, to activate
the opening once the car has been
unlocked by the key fob or by the
“Passive Entry” function.
By pressing this button when the
Power Boot Lid/Hands Free is closed
you can open it completely or by
pressing the button again stop the
opening process, or by pressing the
button again invert the movement and
close it completely.
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When the Power Boot Lid/Hands Free
is open, to move it there are two
buttons positioned on its right lower
part as indicated in figure.
When the power boot lid is completely
open if you press and release the LH
button
, the power boot lid will be
completely closed unless it is stopped;
• if instead the power boot lid is in an
intermediate position and you press
and release the LH button
during
the closing or opening stroke, it will
be stopped;
• if instead the power boot lid is
stopped in an intermediate position
and you press and release the LH
button
, it will reverse its previous
movement and it will be completely
opened or closed unless it is stopped
again.
In any case, when you press the LH
button
, the doors will not be
locked and the alarm system will not
be armed.
When the power boot lid is completely
open if you press and release the RH
button
, the power boot lid will be
completely closed unless it is stopped;
• if instead the power boot lid is in an
intermediate position and you press
and release the RH button
during
the closing or opening stroke, it will
be stopped;
• if instead the power boot lid is
stopped in an intermediate position
and you press and release the RH
button
, it will reverse its previous
movement and it will be completely
opened or closed unless it is stopped
again.
In any case, when you press the RH
button
, the doors will not be
locked and the alarm system will not
be armed immediately, but only when
the power boot lid will have reached
the totally closed position as effect of
every movement commands received
from every other available inputs.
NOTE:
• The order of the functions shown
does not represent the sequence in
which they can be performed.
• The buttons of the Power Boot
Lid/Hands Free do not work if a gear
is engaged or if the vehicle speed is
higher than 0 km/h (0 mph).
• The Power Boot Lid/Hands Free does
not work with temperatures lower
than −30°C (−22°F) or higher than
65°C (150°F).
• If the opening buttons or the handle
are operated while the Power Boot
Lid/Hands Free is closing, the stroke
of lid stops. Pressing another time the
same command it reverses movement
and fully open.
• If the opening buttons or the handle
are operated while the Power Boot
Lid/Hands Free is opening, the motor
of the lid is disabled to allow manual
operation.
• If the Power Boot Lid/Hands Free
finds several obstacles during the
same operating cycle, it will stop
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automatically and must be opened or
closed manually.
• If the Power Boot Lid/Hands Free
is closing and a gear is engaged,
the lid will continue closing. In this
condition, it is possible that, during
the closing stroke, it may find an
obstacle and stop.
Since when the doors are locked, the
"Passive Entry" system waits for about
16 seconds before verifying if a key
fob RKE transmitter is present inside
the vehicle.
• If during this time you press the RH
button
on right lower part of
the Power Boot Lid/Hands Free to
close the boot lid and activate the
alarm, if a key fob RKE transmitter
is left in the boot, the system will
close the power boot lid and will
activate the alarm system. This
option is recommended when you
want to leave the other key fob RKE
transmitter inside the vehicle.
• By pressing the same button after 16
seconds, if a key fob RKE transmitter
is left in the boot, the power boot lid
will close and will partially reopen.
If the "Passive Entry" system detects
no key fob RKE transmitter inside the
boot, close the power boot lid and
will activate the alarm system.
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Set the Position of Maximum Power
Boot Lid/Hands Free Opening
The maximum opening position of the
power boot lid can be modified using
the previously described buttons on its
right lower side.
1. Activate the power boot lid and
stop it in the new maximum
opening position to be set, by
pressing the LH
button.
2.
Press the LH
and RH
buttons at the same time and
keep them pressed for 3 seconds.
3. Release both buttons. Upon the
following opening controls, the
power boot lid will stop in the
stored position.
If you want to reset the maximum
possible opening position of the
power boot lid, proceed as described
below starting from the previously set
opening position.
1. Manually push the power boot lid
to the maximum possible opening
position.
2. Repeat the previously performed
steps 2 and 3.
Power Boot Lid/Hands Free Automatic
Safe Movement
Power Boot Lid/Hands Free safe
opening and closing is ensured by
a protection system able to stop
its movement when an obstacle
is detected along the path:
when opening or closing, it stops
automatically and then slightly moves
back.
After the closing command, when
Power Boot Lid/Hands Free starts
closing, all the indicators will blink
to warn anyone within range.
When Power Boot Lid/Hands Free
edge reaches the car body, the
motor locking the latch is activated
automatically.
If necessary, the Power Boot Lid/Hands
Free can also be opened or closed
manually. This operation could be
required when the boot lid remains
open for a long period of time.
WARNING!
• Activate Power Boot Lid/Hands Free
only when vehicle is at a standstill.
• Always pay utmost attention when
opening and closing Power Boot
Lid/Hands Free since the protection
system might fail to respond and
cause injury to anyone within range.
• After the closing command, always
make sure that Power Boot
Lid/Hands Free is completely closed.
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CAUTION!
• Under extreme weather conditions,
boot lid seal could freeze and
compromise Power Boot Lid/Hands
Free automatic opening and closing.
• Before opening Power Boot
Lid/Hands Free, make sure that no
objects or snow are set on boot lid or
might jam or prevent its opening.
Hands Free Power Boot Release and
Closing
This mode is controlled by the Passive
Entry system (see paragraph “Passive
Entry System” in this section), which
automatically releases and closes the
Power Boot Lid/Hands Free when you
place your foot in the area under the
rear bumper.
The system will only operate if the
system acknowledges the presence of
the key fob RKE transmitter within 1
m (3.3 ft) of the Power Boot Lid/Hands
Free.
The range of the sensors that detect
your foot movement extends along
and underneath the central portion of
the rear bumper.
To activate the Power Boot Lid/Hands
Free, stand behind the vehicle,
near the boot lid, and move your
foot under the bumper as if to kick
something. Do not place your foot
too close to the bumper or touch the
underbody.
WARNING!
• Pay careful attention to the exhaust
tailpipes as they can reach high
temperatures and, in case of contact,
they can cause severe burns.
• When it is not necessary to open the
power boot lid with the "Hands
free" mode, make sure the key fob
results outside the range of use (1
m/3.3 ft). Otherwise, the Power
Boot Lid/Hands Free can be opened
accidentally by an unintentional
movement of the foot.
In order for the sensors to detect
your foot movement, move your
foot towards the vehicle rather than
sideways and immediately pull it back:
from this moment, the Power Boot
Lid/Hands Free will activate within two
seconds.
If closed, with the foot movement the
Power Boot Lid/Hands Free will:
• unlock and completely open;
• after another kick, will stop;
• after another kick, will reverse its
movement and completely close
unless stopped again.
If open, with the foot movement the
Power Boot Lid/Hands Free will:
• completely close but does not lock;
• another kick before the completed
closing can stop the movement;
• if the movement was stopped
another kick operation will invert a
complete opening.
2
NOTE:
• If your foot movement fails to
activate the Power Boot Lid/Hands
Free movement, wiggling your foot
under the bumper will not help.
Repeat the whole kick movement.
• In particular situations, external
factors affecting the sensor area
may trigger the "Hands free" power
boot release feature. For example,
when washing the vehicle, a water
jet aimed at the sensor area may
trigger the "Hands free" power boot
release feature. Keep the key fob RKE
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transmitter away from the sensing
range of the sensors (3 m/10 ft) or
disable the “Hand free” feature
from the MTC+ menu (see “MTC+
Settings" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls"). A key fob
RKE transmitter located in the front
seat passenger area is considered out
of range of the “Hands free” boot
release sensor.
• If somebody or something knocks
against the Power Boot Lid/Hands
Free while it is moving, the safety
system might stop lid opening or
closing movement.
Boot Lid Emergency Release
To access the boot compartment
from the rear seats, operate the
emergency release lever pulling
tab between the seatback and the
bolster in order to lower the rear seat
backrest (see "Cargo Area" in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”). Release
the boot lid from inside by pulling on
the phosphorescent handle (see the
chapter “Boot Safety” in this section).
If the power release control operated
by the key fob RKE transmitter or by
pressing the button on the dome
console fails, the vehicle battery could
be in a low condition or disconnected.
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If the doors are still locked, use the
emergency mechanical key inserted
in the driver’s door lock to enter the
vehicle and open the hood. In this
condition, it is possible to temporarily
power the system by using the battery
remote poles located inside the
engine compartment (see “Auxiliary
Jump-Start Procedure” in section “In
an Emergency”). Then it is possible to
normally open the boot lid by using
the key fob RKE transmitter or the
button on the dome console. Have
the vehicle subsequently serviced by
a Service Network centre in order to
solve the failure.
Boot Safety
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access
to the boot compartment. Always
close the boot lid when your vehicle
is unattended. Once in the boot
compartment, young children may not
be able to escape. If trapped in the
boot, children can die from suffocation
or heat stroke.
Boot Lid Emergency Release
from inside the Boot
Compartment
As a security measure, an internal
emergency release lever is built onto
the boot lid latching mechanism. In
the event of a person trapped inside,
the boot lid can be simply opened by
pulling on the phosphorescent handle
shown in figures.
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Open and Close the Hood
Opening
Two latches must be released to open
the lid.
• From inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release lever located under the left
lower side of the dashboard.
With Power Boot Lid/Hands Free Option
• Move to the outside and stand in
front of the vehicle front grille.
• Slightly lift the hood and push the
safety catch as indicated by the
arrow. The safety catch is located in
the center of the lid.
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• Lift the hood completely: this
operation is facilitated by two
gas struts keeping the fully open
position.
With the ignition switch in RUN
position, the red symbol
will
display on the instrument cluster with
the message indicating that the hood
is open.
Closing
Lower the hood and then drop it. This
should secure the inclusion of both
latches.
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it.
2
WARNING!
• Be sure the hood is fully latched
before driving your vehicle. If the
lid is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
injury or death
• Gear shifting is always active and
may be performed even when one or
more doors, the hood or the boot
lid are open. Therefore, in these
conditions, take great care to avoid
moving the gearshift lever and so
accidentally engage gears.
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Occupants Restraint
Systems
The listed occupants restraint systems
are some of the most important safety
features in your vehicle:
• Three-point seat belts (also called lap
shoulder belts) for the driver and all
passengers.
• Advanced front air bags for driver
and passenger.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABIC) for the driver and
passengers seated next to a window.
• Supplemental driver side knee air
bag.
• Supplemental seat-mounted side air
bags.
• An energy-absorbing steering column
and steering wheel.
• Front seat belts incorporate dual
pretensioners that may enhance
occupant protection by managing the
energy created during an impact.
• Rear passengers seat belts include
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR),
which lock the seat belt webbing into
position by extending the belt all the
way out and then adjusting the belt
to the desired length to restrain a
child seat or secure a large item in a
seat.
To carry children up to 12 years old or
under 1.5 m (5 ft) in height, you must
use adequate child restrain system that
can be fixed with the three point seat
belts or the Isofix anchorages.
NOTE:
The advanced front air bags have a
multistage inflator design. This allows
the air bag to have different rates of
inflation based on the severity and
type of collision.
Please pay close attention to the
information in this section. It tells
you how to use your restraint system
properly, to keep you and your
passengers as safe as possible.
WARNING!
In an accident, all occupants can
suffer much greater injuries if not
properly buckled up. You can strike
the interior of your vehicle or other
occupants or you can be thrown out of
the vehicle. Always be sure you and
others in your vehicle are buckled up
properly. Buckle up even though you
are an excellent driver, even on short
trips. Someone on the road may be
a poor driver and cause an accident
that includes you. This can happen far
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away from home or on your own
street.
WARNING!
Statistics report that seat belts save
lives and reduce the seriousness of
injuries in an accident. Some of the
worst injuries happen when people
are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts
reduce the possibility of ejection and
the risk of injury caused by striking
the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in
a motor vehicle should be belted at all
times.
• It is forbidden and dangerous to
Three-Point Seat Belts
•
All seating positions in your vehicle
are equipped with combination lap
shoulder belts.
The belt retractor is designed to lock
during very sudden stops or impacts.
This feature allows the shoulder part
of the belt to move freely with you
under normal conditions, conforming
perfectly to the body of the occupants.
However, in an accident, the belt will
lock and reduce your risk of striking
the inside of the vehicle or being
thrown out.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the car also observe the
local regulations concerning the use of
seat belts. Always fasten the seat belts
before starting the vehicle.
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•
•
•
travel in a cargo area. In an accident,
people travelling in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
Do not allow any person to travel in
any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure all passengers are in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
Wearing a seat belt improperly is
dangerous. Seat belts are designed
to go around the large bones of your
body. These are the strongest parts
of your body and can best absorb
the impact of an accident.
Wearing your belt in the wrong
place could make your injuries in an
accident much worse. You might
suffer internal injuries, or you could
even slide out of part of the belt.
Follow these instructions to wear
your seat belt safely and to keep
your passengers safe, too.
Two people should never be belted
into a single seat belt. People belted
together can crash into one another
in an accident, hurting one another
severely. Never use a lap/shoulder
belt for more than one person, no
matter what their size.
• Remember that, in the event of an
accident, the rear seat passengers
not wearing the seat belts are not
only subject to personal injuries but
also represent a serious danger for
the front seat occupants.
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Three-Point Seat Belts Use Instructions
• Enter the vehicle and close the door.
Sit back and adjust the seat.
• The seat belt latch plate is on rear
door pillar, above the seat on the
external side.
• Hold the latch plate and pull the
belt across you, make the belt go
around your body and when the belt
is long enough to fit, insert the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a
"click".
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WARNING!
• A belt that is buckled up into the
2
wrong buckle will not protect you
properly. The lap portion of the belt
could ride too high on your body,
possibly causing internal injuries.
Always buckle up your belt into the
corresponding buckle.
• A belt that is too loose will not
protect you properly. In a sudden
stop, you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility
of injury. Wear your seat belt
comfortably.
• A belt that is worn under your arm is
dangerous. Your body could strike
the inside surfaces of the vehicle in
an accident, increasing head and
neck injury. A belt worn under the
arm can also cause internal injuries.
Ribs are not as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the belt over your
shoulder so that your strongest
bones will take the impact of a
collision.
• The lower part must adhere to the
pelvis rather than the abdomen of
the occupant. To fasten the lap belt
pull slightly up the diagonal portion
of the shoulder belt. To loosen the
lap belt if too tight, tilt the latch
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plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug
belt reduces the risk of sliding under
the belt in an accident.
position. If necessary, guide the
seat belt with your hand while it
is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
WARNING!
• A lap belt worn too high can increase
the risk of internal injury in an
accident. The belt forces will not
impact on the strong hip and pelvic
bones, but across your abdomen.
Always wear the lap belt as low as
possible and keep it comfortable.
• A twisted belt will not protect you
properly. In a collision, it could
even cut into you. Be sure the belt
is straight. If you cannot straighten
a belt in your vehicle, take it to a
Service Center immediately.
• Do not use devices (clips, fastenings
etc.) that prevent the seat belts from
laying close to the occupants bodies.
• Do not carry children on a
passenger’s lap using only one seat
belt for protecting both.
• Position the shoulder belt on your
chest so that it is comfortable and
not resting on your neck. The
retractor will withdraw any slack in
the belt.
• To release the belt, push the red
button on the buckle. The belt will
automatically retract to its stowed
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could break in
an accident and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the belt system
periodically, checking for cuts, frays,
or loose parts. Damaged parts must
be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt/retractor assemblies must
be replaced by the Service Network
after an accident if they have been
damaged (bent retractor, torn belt,
etc.).
Three-Point Seat Belt Height
Adjustment
WARNING!
The seat belts height must only
be adjusted when the vehicle is
stationary.
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height
adjuster for the driver and right front
passenger seating positions.
Adjust the guide so the shoulder
portion of the belt is on the shoulder
and not falling off of it. The belt
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should be close to, but not contacting,
the neck.
Push the indicated button above the
shoulder belt guide to release the
anchorage, then move the belt slider
up or down to the position that fits
you best.
WARNING!
After the adjustment, always check
that the slider to which the oscillating
ring is fixed, is locked into one of the
positions provided. With the handgrip
released, push again downward to
allow the anchoring device to click
into place, in the event that it has not
been released in one of the positions
provided.
When you release the anchorage try to
move the belt slider up and down to
make sure that it is locked in position.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to
untwist a twisted three point belt.
• Position the latch plate as close as
possible to the anchor point.
• At about 15 to 30 cm (0.5 to 1 ft)
above the latch plate, grasp and twist
the belt 180 degrees to create a fold
that begins immediately above the
latch plate.
• Slide the latch plate upward over
the folded belt. The folded belt must
enter the slot at the top of the latch
plate.
• Continue to slide the latch plate up
until it clears the folded belt.
Passengers Seat Belts
Rear passengers seat belts are
equipped with Automatic Locking
Retractors (ALR) and can be used to
secure a child restraint system. For
additional information, see “Installing
Child Restraint Systems using the
Vehicle Seat Belt equipped with ALR”
under "Child Restraint Systems" in this
section.
If the passenger seat position should
not be used to accomodate a child
restraint system, only pull the belt
out far enough to comfortably
wrap around the occupant so as to
not activate the ALR. If the ALR is
activated, you will hear a ratcheting
sound as the belt retracts. In this case,
allow the belt to retract completely
and then carefully pull out only
the amount of belt necessary to
comfortably wrap around the seat
occupant.
Slide the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a "click".
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WARNING!
• Remember that, in the event of a
violent impact, the passengers on
the rear seats that are not wearing
the seat belts are not only subject
to personal injury but they also
represent a danger for passengers
sitting in the front seats.
• Always fasten the seat belts.
• Travelling without the seat belts
fastened significantly increases the
risk of serious injury in the event of a
collision, even with the air bags.
• In the event of a collision, the seat
belts help reduce the possibility
of the vehicle’s occupants being
thrown against the structures of the
passenger compartment or out of
the vehicle.
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• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This indicates the safety belt is
now in the automatic locking mode.
• The air bags are designed to work
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together with the seat belts, not to
substitute them. The front air bags
only deploy in the event of certain
head-on collisions of sufficient
intensity. They may not be activated
if the vehicle rolls over, or in the
event of rear bumps or minor frontal
collisions, or non-frontal collisions.
Seat belt for rear center seat
Unlike all other seat belts, this one
has two buckles and two metal latch
plates; in this way it is possible to
release it from the seat and fold down
the long part (60) of the seatback
(refer to “Cargo Area” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle” for
further information).
To buckle the seat belt proceed as
follows:
• Take place in the central seat and
pull out the belt from the upper
retractor in a normal manner,
without twisting it;
• Insert the first latch plate located at
the end of the shoulder portion of
the belt inside the left buckle (this
is the one without the red unlatch
button on the top of the slot);
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• Insert the latch plate located at the
end of the lap portion of the belt
inside the right buckle.
To unlatch the seat belt, release the
right plate of the lap portion by
clicking on the red button.
Using Seat Belt in Automatic
Locking Retractor Mode (ALR)
Use the seat belt automatic locking
mode anytime a child safety seat is
installed in a seating position that has
a belt with this feature.
Children up to 12 years old or under
1.5 m (5 ft) in height, should be
properly buckled up in a child restraint
system.
Automatic Locking Mode Setting
• Buckle the lap and shoulder belt.
• Grasp the shoulder portion and pull
downward until the entire belt is
extracted.
Automatic Locking Mode Unsetting
Unbuckle the three point seat belt
and allow it to retract completely to
disengage the automatic locking mode
and activate the vehicle emergency
locking mode.
WARNING!
• The belt and retractor assembly
must be checked by the Service
Network and must be replaced if
the Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) feature or any other seat belt
function is not working properly.
• Failure to replace the belt and
retractor assembly could increase the
risk of injury in collisions.
Seat Belt Pretensioners
The car is equipped with front seat
belt pretensioners, that reduce slack
in the belts in the event of a severe
frontal impact. This guarantees the
perfect adherence of the seat belts
to the occupants bodies before the
restraining action begins.
This car is also equipped with a second
pretensioner in the front kick plate
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area. Its activation is signalled by the
shortening of the metal cable and
from its protective sheath curled.
affected by water and mud, it must be
replaced.
WARNING!
It is strictly forbidden to remove
or tamper with the pretensioner
components. Any intervention must
be carried out only by qualified and
authorized personnel. Always contact
the Service Network.
Pretensioners work for all size
occupant restraint systems, including
the child restraint systems.
NOTE:
To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt tight to the chest and pelvis.
Pretensioners are triggered by the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
A pretensioner may be used only once
because it is a pyrotechnic device.
Pretensioners do not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any
changes to its original conditions
will invalidate its efficiency. If, due
to unusual natural events (floods,
sea storms, etc.), the device has been
CAUTION!
Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localized heating (over
100°C/212°F for a maximum of 6
hours max.) in the area around the
pretensioners may damage or deploy
them erroneously. These devices are
not affected by vibrations caused by
uneven road surfaces or low obstacles.
Contact the Service Network for any
intervention that may be required.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use
Reminder System (SBR)
The SBR system has the function to
remind the driver and the passengers
to fasten the seat belts.
The system monitors whether the
driver and passengers seat belts are
buckled or unbuckled through
warning light icons.
Rear Seat Belts State Visualized on the
TFT Display
The state of each rear seat belt is
visualized by an icon on the upper side
of the TFT display.
The position of each icon represents
the position of the rear occupants
inside the vehicle.
For 30 seconds, these icons occupy on
the display the place of the selectable
items and main menu items available
at the beginning of each ignition cycle.
During that time the user can still
access the main menu and sub-menus
but cannot visualize the selected item
on the upper part of the TFT display
(see chapter “Instrument Cluster” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
The red icons indicate the unbuckled
seat belts, the green icons the buckled
ones.
When a seat belt is unbuckled, the
entire row with
icons will cover
the main menu title area or the Traffic
Sign Assist (TSA) information.
A green icon related to the rear seats
will turn off after 30 seconds; if it is
red, the icon will stay on until the
related seat belt is fastened.
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The system only indicates whether the
seat belts are unfastened (red icons)
or fastened (green icons) but does not
indicate the presence of any occupant.
passenger is unbelted, the seat belt
reminder light
will turn on in the
instrument cluster and remain on until
both front seat belts are fastened.
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BeltAlert® Function for Driver and
Front Passenger
In addition to what above mentioned,
when the driver or the front passenger
is unbelted, the BeltAlert® function
activates.
The feature activates with engine
running. If the driver or front seat
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The BeltAlert® warning sequence
begins after the vehicle speed is over
8 km/h (5 mph) for more than 19
seconds, by blinking the seat belt
reminder light
and by sounding an
intermittent chime.
Once the sequence starts, it will
continue for the entire duration. After
the sequence completes, the seat belt
reminder light
remain illuminated
until the respective seat belts are
fastened.
If the opened front door on the
driver or passenger side is closed
and the occupant presence sensor
detects a status change from occupant
not present to occupant present
the system will repeat the warning
sequence.
The driver should instruct all other
occupants to fasten their seat belts.
If a front seat belt is unbuckled while
travelling at speeds greater than 8
km/h (5 mph), BeltAlert® will provide
both audio and visual notification on
the instrument cluster.
The front passenger seat BeltAlert® is
not active when the front passenger
seat is not occupied. BeltAlert® may
be triggered when an animal or heavy
object is on the front passenger seat.
It is recommended to restrain pets in
the rear seat, in pet harnesses or pet
carriers that are secured by seat belts,
and properly stow cargo.
Seat Belts and Pregnant
Women
Seat belts should also be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in
the event of an accident is greatly
reduced for them and the unborn
child if they are wearing a seat belt.
The best way to protect the foetus is
to protect the mother.
Pregnant women must position the
lower part of the belt very low down
so that it passes over the pelvis and
under the abdomen (see figure).
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Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) — Air Bags
When a safety belt is worn properly,
it is more likely that baby will not be
hurt in a crash. For pregnant women,
as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them
properly.
WARNING!
Pregnant women must scrupulously
observe the above indications, as well
as local regulation concerning the use
of seat belts.
This vehicle has advanced front air
bags for both the driver and front
passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems.
The driver's advanced front air bag
is mounted in the center of the
steering wheel in the area shown in
the picture. On this area is embossed
the word "SRS AIRBAG" for easier
recognition.
The passenger's advanced front air bag
is mounted in the dashboard, above
the glove compartment in the area
shown in the picture. On this area is
embossed the word “AIRBAG” for
easier recognition.
In addition, the vehicle is equipped
with a supplemental driver side knee
air bag mounted in the dashboard
below the steering column.
NOTE:
These air bags are certified to
regulations for advanced air bags.
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The advanced front air bags have a
multistage inflator design. This allows
the air bag to have different rates of
inflation based on the severity and
type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with a
driver and/or front passenger seat belt
buckle sensor that detects whether the
driver or front passenger seat belt is
fastened. The seat belt buckle sensor
may adjust the inflation rate of the
advanced front air bags.
This vehicle is equipped with
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABIC) to protect the heads
of front and rear outer occupants. The
SABIC air bags are located above the
side windows and their covers are also
labeled “AIR bag”.
This vehicle is also equipped with
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags (SAB) for driver and passenger
pelvis-chest-shoulder protection during
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a side impact. The Supplemental SeatMounted Side Air Bags are mounted
on front seats and are located in the
outboard side of the front seats.
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NOTE:
After any accident, the vehicle should
be taken to the Service Network
immediately.
Air bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped
with the following air bag system
components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC);
• Air bag warning light on the
instrument cluster;
• Steering wheel and column;
• Instrument cluster;
• Driver advanced front air bag;
• Passenger advanced front air bag;
• Supplemental driver side knee air
bag;
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags (SAB);
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABIC);
• Front and side impact sensors;
• Front seat belt pretensioners and seat
belt buckle switch;
• Pyrotechnical charge to cut power
from the battery; it is located on the
positive battery terminal.
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Advanced Front Air bags
Properties
The advanced front air bag system has
multistage driver and front passenger
air bags. This system provides output
appropriate to the severity and type
of collision as determined by the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
which may receive information from
the front impact sensors.
The first stage inflator is triggered
immediately during an impact that
requires air bag deployment. This low
output is used in less severe collisions.
A higher energy output is used for
more severe collisions.
CAUTION!
• The electronic control unit
provides for the activation of the
pretensioners, front air bags or
side air bags (front and rear) based
on different criteria, according to
the type of impact. Failure of one
or more systems to activate is not
indicative of a system malfunction.
• The front and/or lateral air bags may
inflate if the vehicle suffers a violent
impact involving the underbody
area, for example in case of violent
impacts against steps, sidewalks,
speed bumps, or when the vehicle
falls into potholes, or similar.
WARNING!
• EXTREME HAZARD! Do not use
a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an air bag
in front of it! Deployment of the
air bag in an accident could cause
fatal injuries to the baby regardless
of the severity of the collision.
Therefore, always release the
passenger air bag when a rearward
facing child restraint is installed
on the passenger front seat. The
front passenger seat must also be
positioned back as far as possible in
order to avoid the child restraint
from coming into contact with the
dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger air bag as soon as
the child restraint system has been
removed.
• Never put objects (e.g. mobile
phones, toys, folders, tablets,
etc..) on the passenger side of
the dashboard since they could
interfere with correct inflation of the
passenger air bag and also cause
serious injury to the occupants.
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• Do not put anything on or around
the air bag covers or attempt to
open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could
be injured because the air bags
may no longer be functional. The
protective covers for the air bag are
designed to open only when the air
bags are inflating.
• Always drive with your hands on
the steering wheel rim, so that the
air bag can inflate freely if required.
During the drive your back must be
as upright as comfort allows and be
against the seat back with the seat
belt properly fastened.
• Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the
dashboard in the passenger’s side air
bag area, on roof side trims or on the
seats.
• Do not travel with objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or
especially with a pipe, pencil or other
objects in your mouth. In the event
of a collision, the intervention of the
air bag could result in serious injury.
vehicle with the front passenger air
bag activated.
Deployment of the air bag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries to
the infant regardless of the severity of
the collision.
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NOTE:
ALWAYS refer to the instructions
written on the label located on the
passenger side sunshade and behind it.
Passenger seat’s front air bag and
child restraint systems
Rearward-facing child seats must
NEVER be used in the front seat of a
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Supplemental Air bags
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags (SAB)
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags (SAB) protect the pelvis, chest and
shoulder area of the occupants in the
event of a side impact of medium/high
severity. The SAB is marked with
an “AIR bag” label sewn into the
outboard side of the front seats.
When the air bag deploys, it opens the
seam between the front and side of
the seat's trim cover. Each air bag
deploys independently; a left side
impact deploys the left air bag only
and a right side impact deploys the
right air bag only.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtain (SABIC)
SABIC air bags are designed to protect
the head of front and rear occupants
in the event of a side impact, thanks to
the wide cushion inflation surface.
Each air bag features inflated
chambers placed adjacent to the head
of each outboard occupant that reduce
the potential for side-impact head
injuries. The SABIC deploy downward,
covering both windows on the impact
side.
WARNING!
• Side air bags also need room to
inflate. Do not rest your head, arms
or elbows on the door, windows or
the area in which the window bag
is located to avoid possible injury
during air bag inflation. Sit upright
in the center of the seat.
• Do not cover the front seatbacks
with clothes or covers. Do not use
accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side air bags;
the performance could be adversely
affected and/or objects could cause
serious injury.
• Do not add roof racks that require
permanent attachments (bolts or
screws) for installation on the vehicle
roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason.
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air
bag
The supplemental driver side knee air
bag provides enhanced protection
and works together with the driver
advances front air bag during a frontal
impact.
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Air bag Deployment Sensors
and Controls
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
The Occupant Restraint Controller ORC
determines if deployment of the front
and/or side air bags in a frontal or side
collision or rollover event is required.
Based on the impact sensor's signals,
a central electronic ORC deploys the
advanced front air bags, SABIC and
SAB air bags, and front seat belt
pretensioners, as required, depending
on the severity and type of impact.
Based on the impact sensor's signals,
a central electronic ORC deploys the
advanced front air bags and the
supplemental driver side knee air bag,
SABIC and SAB air bags, and front
seat belt pretensioners, as required,
depending on the severity and type of
impact.
On top of what previously described,
the characteristics of the collision
registered by the sensors and sent
to the control unit of the ORC can
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also cause a sudden cut of the power
from the battery, “blowing” the
pyrotechnical charge located on the
positive battery terminal.
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CAUTION!
After a collision that has caused the
blowing up of the pyrotechnical
charge, this must be replaced at a
Service Network.
Advanced front air bags and
supplemental driver side knee air bag
are designed to provide additional
protection by supplementing the
seat belts in certain frontal collisions
depending on the severity and type
of collision. Advanced front air bags
and supplemental driver side knee air
bag are not expected to reduce the
risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover
collisions.
The advanced front air bags will
not deploy in all frontal collisions,
including those that may produce
substantial vehicle damage, for
example, some pole collisions, truck
under rides, and corner impacts. On
the other hand, depending on the
type and location of impact, advanced
front air bags may deploy in crashes
with little vehicle front-end damage
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but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
The side air bags will not deploy in all
side collisions. Side air bag deployment
will depend on the severity and type
of collision. Because air bag sensors
measure vehicle deceleration over
time, vehicle speed and damage
merely are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your
protection in all accidents, and also are
needed to help keep you in position,
away from an inflating air bag. The
ORC monitors the readiness of the
electronic parts of the air bag system
whenever the ignition switch is in the
RUN position. If the ignition switch
is in the OFF position, in the ACC
position, or not active, the air bag
system is not activated and the air
bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power
supply system that may deploy the
air bags even if the battery has low
power or it becomes disconnected
prior to deployment. When starting
the vehicle, ORC turns on the air bag
warning light
on the instrument
cluster for approximately 4 to 8
seconds for a test.
After the test, the air bag warning
light will turn off. If the ORC, during
the diagnosis phase detects a
malfunction that could affect the air
bag system, it turns on the air bag
warning light and the “Service Airbag
System” message either momentarily
or continuously. The diagnostics also
record the nature of the malfunction.
A beep will sound if the light
illuminates again after initial startup.
The air bag warning light monitors the
internal circuits and interconnecting
wiring associated with air bag system
electrical components.
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WARNING!
• The air bags may also be deployed
when the car is not moving, if the
ignition device is in RUN position and
the engine is off, if the car is hit by
another moving vehicle. Therefore,
even if the car is stationary, when
an active passenger air bag is fitted,
DO NOT install on the passenger
seat child restraint systems to be
fitted rearward facing on the front
seat. Deployment of the air bag
following an impact could cause
fatal injuries to the child. Therefore,
always deactivate the passenger
air bag (see “Passenger’s Air bag
Deactivation” in this section) when
a rearward facing child restraint is
installed on the passenger front seat.
The front passenger seat must also
be positioned back as far as possible
in order to avoid the child restraint
from coming into contact with the
dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger air bag as soon as
the child restraint system has been
removed. Also remember that, if
the ignition device is in OFF, ACC
position or off, none of the safety
devices (air bags or pretensioners)
will be deployed in the event of
collision. Non-deployment of these
devices does not indicate a system
malfunction.
• Ignoring the air bag warning light
and message in your instrument
cluster could mean you won't have
the air bags to protect you in a
collision. If the light does not come
on as a bulb check when the ignition
is first turned on, stays on after you
start the engine, or if it comes on
as you drive, have an authorized
Maserati Service Center service the
air bag system immediately.
Front Air bag Inflator Units
When the ORC detects a collision
requiring the advanced front air bags,
it signals the inflator units. A large
quantity of nontoxic gas is generated
to inflate the advanced front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and
the upper right side of the dashboard
separate and fold out of the way as
the air bags inflate to their full size.
The air bags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front
passenger. The advanced front air bag
gas is vented through the vent holes
in the sides of the air bag. In this way,
the air bags do not interfere with your
control of the vehicle.
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air
Bag Inflator Unit
The supplemental driver side knee air
bag unit is located in the dashboard
trim beneath the steering column.
When the ORC detects a collision
requiring the air bag, it signals the
inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate
the supplemental driver side knee air
bag. The trim cover separates and
folds out of the way allowing the air
bag to inflate to the full size.
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Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
The ORC unit determines if a side
collision requires the side air bags
to inflate, based on the severity and
type of collision. Based on the severity
and type of collision, the side air bag
inflator on the crash side of the vehicle
may be triggered, releasing a quantity
of nontoxic gas.
The inflating SAB exits through the
seat seam into the space between
the occupant and the door. The side
air bag moves at a very high speed
and with such a high force that it
could injure you if you are not seated
properly, or if items are positioned
in the area where the side air bag
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inflates. This especially applies to
children.
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Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
During collisions where the impact
is confined to a particular area of
the side of the vehicle, the ORC may
deploy the SABIC air bags, depending
on the severity and type of collision. In
these events, the ORC will deploy the
SABIC only on the impact side of the
vehicle. A quantity of non-toxic gas is
generated to inflate the side curtain
air bag.
The inflating side curtain air bag
pushes the head/s of the occupant/s
seating in the outside seats from the
edge of the headliner out of the way
and covers the window. The air bag
inflates with enough force to possibly
injure you if you are not belted
and seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the side
curtain air bag inflates. This especially
applies to children.
The SABICs may also help reduce the
risk of partial or complete ejection
of vehicle occupants through side
windows in certain rollover events
(because equipped with rollover
sensing).
Front and Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact
sensors can aid the ORC in determining
appropriate response to impact events.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air
bag deployment, if the communication
network and the power remains intact,
depending on the nature of the event,
the ORC will determine whether the
enhanced accident response system
will have to perform the following
functions:
• cut off fuel to the engine;
• turn hazard lights and interior lights
on as long as the battery has power
or until the ignition switch is turned
off;
• unlock the doors automatically;
• disconnect the battery with a
pyrotechnic charge.
Air bag Deployment Result
The advanced front air bags are
designed to deflate immediately after
deployment.
If you do have a collision which
deploys the air bags, any or all of the
following may occur:
• The nylon air bag material may
sometimes cause abrasions and/or
skin reddening to the driver and
front passenger as the air bags
deploy and unfold. They are not
caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and
normally heal quickly. However, if
you haven't healed significantly
within a few days, or if you have
any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.
• As the air bags deflate, you may
see some smoke-like particles. The
particles are a normal by-product of
the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for air bag inflation.
These airborne particles may irritate
the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you
have skin or eye irritation, rinse the
area with cool water. For nose or
throat irritation, move to fresh air.
If the irritation continues, see your
doctor. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment
manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning. Do not drive your vehicle
after the air bags have deployed. If
you are involved in another collision,
the air bags will not be in place to
protect you.
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ENVIRONMENTAL!
Air bag inflation releases a small
amount of powder. This powder is not
harmful for the environment.
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WARNING!
• Deployed air bags and seat belt
pretensioners cannot protect you in
another collision. Have the air bags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the
front seat belt retractor assemblies
replaced by a Maserati Service
Center. Also, have the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) system
serviced as well.
• Have the air bag checked, serviced
and replaced only by the Service
Network.
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Air bag System Maintenance
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the air
bag system could cause it to fail
when you need it; thus you could be
injured if the air bag system is not
there to protect you. Do not modify
the components or wiring. Do not
modify the front bumper, vehicle
•
body structure, or add aftermarket
side steps or running boards.
It is dangerous to try to repair any
part of the air bag system without
the necessary know-how.
Do not attempt to modify any part
of your air bag system. The air bag
may inflate accidentally or may not
function properly if modifications
are made. Take your vehicle to the
Service Network for any air bag
system service. If your seat including
your trim cover and cushion needs
to be serviced in any way (including
removal or loosening/tightening of
seat attachment bolts), take the
vehicle to the Service Network.
Only Maserati manufacturer
approved seat accessories may be
used. If it is necessary to modify
the air bag system for persons with
disabilities, contact the Maserati
Service Network.
If the speedometer, tachometer, or
any engine related gauges are not
working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be
disabled. The air bags may not be
ready to inflate for your protection.
Promptly check the fuse block for
blown fuses. To identify the air bag
fuse see “Fuse Replacement” in
section “Maintenance and Care”.
See a Service Network if the fuse is
efficient.
Passenger’s Air bag
Deactivation (if equipped)
If you have to carry a child on the
front passenger seat, always deactivate
the air bag on the passenger’s side
before installing a rearward-facing
child seat.
To deactivate the air bag, open the
menu "Vehicle Settings" and skip to
"Passenger Airbag" (see "Instrument
Cluster" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls").
The passenger air bag is normally
activated (On).
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With the switch pressed in the
arrow direction select option "Off"
and confirm by pressing the switch
( ).
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Confirm the selection by pressing the
switch ( ): a confirmation box will
prompt user to select "Yes" or "No".
Select "No" to go back to previous
selection screen.
Select "Yes" to confirm deactivation:
the
symbol will display for 2
seconds with the corresponding
message.
The display will then return to the
"Vehicle Settings" menu.
In order to activate the passenger air
bag follow the same procedure by
selecting "On" option on menu.
The air bag light
will illuminate on
the instrument cluster display and on
the front overhead console.
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CAUTION!
Should the warning light
(passenger’s air bag off) on the air
conditioning instrument cluster
malfunction, its failure will be shown
on the display. Deactivation of the
front passenger air bag does not
deactivate the other air bags and the
seat belt.
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WARNING!
We recommend you to always fit any
child seats on the rear seat, as this is
the safest position in the event of a
collision. When the passenger side
air bag is deactivated the passenger
seated on the front seat will not have
the additional protection of the air
bag in the event of a collision. Only
deactivate the air bag when you are
carrying a person considered at risk,
and always reactivate it at the end of
transportation.
Transport of persons with
disability
If it is necessary to modify the
advanced air bag system of your
vehicle to accommodate a person
with disabilities, contact the Maserati
Service Network.
WARNING!
• The advanced air bag system of your
vehicle is not designed to protect
adults with disabilities that require
deactivation of the passenger or
driver air bag.
• If you or another occupant is an
adult with a medical condition that
requires air bag deactivation, please
contact the Service Network.
• As long as the air bag is activated,
persons with disabilities are advised
not to travel in the front seat in
order to avoid the risk of serious
injuries or death, even in minor
crashes.
Child Restraint Systems
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be
buckled up all the time, including
babies and children. This prescription
is compulsory in all EC countries
according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
Children up to 12 years old or under
1.5 m (5 ft) in height, must be properly
buckled up in a child restraint system.
According to crash statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.
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NOTE:
All states have legislation governing
how and where children should be
carried in a vehicle. Please check the
regulations existing in your state.
WARNING!
• EXTREME HAZARD! Do not use a
rearward facing child restraint on
a seat protected by an air bag in
front of it! Deployment of the air
bag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the baby regardless of the
severity of the collision.
• If the passenger's air bag is
deactivated always check the
warning light on the dashboard,
near the hazard light switch, to
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make sure that it has actually been
deactivated.
• Never carry children on your lap, not
even newborns. No one can restrain
a child in the event of an accident.
• Every child has to use one child
restraint system; never carry two
children using only one child seat.
• In case of accident, replace the child
seat with a new one.
All restraint devices must bear the
approval data, with the control mark
on a label firmly secured to the child
seat which must never be removed.
Over 1.5 m (5 ft) in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems,
children are considered as adults and
wear the seat belts normally.
The choice of the most suitable child
restraint system depends on the
weight of the child.
There are different types of child
restraint systems. Always refer to the
manual provided with child seat to
ensure it is the proper type according
the travelling child.
In Europe the child restraint systems
prescriptions are defined by European
Standard ECE-R44.
Child restraint systems are classified
into five weight groups:
• Group 0: up to 10 kg (up to 22 lb)
weight;
• Group 0 +: up to 13 kg (up to 29 lb)
weight;
• Group 1: 9 - 18 kg (20 - 40 lb) weight;
• Group 2: 15 - 25 kg (33 - 55 lb)
weight;
• Group 3: 22 - 36 kg (49 - 79 lb)
weight.
Babies up to 13 kg (29 lb) must be
carried with rearward-facing seats,
which, supporting the head, does not
induce stress on the neck in the event
of sharp decelerations.
These child restraint systems are fixed
to the car by the three point seat belt
or by the Isofix anchorages. Check
"Installing Child Restraint Systems
using the Vehicle Seat Belt equipped
with ALR" or "Isofix Universal Child
Restraint System" in this chapter for
further information.
Group 0 and 0+ Child Restraint
Systems
NOTE:
For Group 0/0+ Semi Universal Isofix
child restraint system are available,
always check the manual to ensure the
car seat is approved for your specific
vehicle.
WARNING!
Rearward-facing child seats must
never be used in the front seat of a
vehicle with the front passenger air
bag activated. An air bag deployment
could cause severe injury or death to
infants in this position.
Group 1 Child Restraint
Systems
Children with weight between 9 kg to
18 kg (20 lb to 40 lb) may use forward
facing seats.
These child restraint systems are fixed
to the car by the three point seat belt
or by the Isofix anchorages. Check
"Installing Child Restraint Systems
using the Vehicle Seat Belt equipped
with ALR" or "Isofix Universal Child
Restraint System" in this chapter for
further information.
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NOTE:
Regardless of the type of child
restraint, always check that the seat
belt is well fastened by pulling on it.
neck, and the lower part is snug on the
pelvis not the abdomen.
Always check that the seat belts do not
restrain the child's throat.
Group 2 Child Restraint
Systems
Group 3 Child Restraint
Systems
Children from 15 kg to 25 kg (33 lb
to 55 lb) may use the car seat belts
directly. These child restraint systems
are fixed to the car by the by the
three point seat belt or by the Isofix
anchorages. Refer to "Installing
Child Restraint Systems using the
Vehicle Seat Belt equipped with ALR"
or "Isofix Universal Child Restraint
System" in this chapter for further
information.
This type of child seats is featured to
position the child correctly towards
the belts so that the diagonal section
crosses the child’s chest and not its
For children with weight between 22
kg to 36 kg (49 lb to 79 lb) devices
are available to position the seat belt
correctly.
• Make sure that the child is upright in
the seat.
• The lap portion must adhere to the
pelvis and as snug as possible.
• Check belt fit periodically. A child's
squirming or slouching can move the
belt out of position.
• Always check that the seat belts do
not restrain the child's throat.
• Never allow a child to put the
shoulder belt under an arm or behind
their back.
Over 1.50 m (5 ft) in height children
can wear seat belts like adults.
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WARNING!
Improper installation lead to failure
of an infant or child restraint. It
could come loose in a collision.
The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the child restraint
manufacturer's directions exactly
when installing a child restraint
system.
Some Tips on getting the most
out of your Child Restraint
• Before buying any child restraint
system, make sure that it has a
label certifying that it meets all
applicable Safety Standards. Maserati
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recommends that you make sure that
you can install the child restraint
system in the vehicle where you will
use it before you buy it.
• The child restraint systems choice
must be appropriate for your child's
weight.
• Carefully follow the instructions that
come with the child restraint system.
If you install the child restraint system
improperly, it may not work when
you need it.
• Fit the child into the seat according
to the child restraint manufacturer's
directions.
WARNING!
When your child restraint system is
not used, secure it in the vehicle with
the seat belt or remove it from the
vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the
vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident,
it could strike the occupants or
seatbacks and cause serious personal
injury.
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Suitability of Passenger Seats for Universal Child Restraint System Use
According to the European Directive 2003/20/EC the suitability of each passenger seat position for the fixing of universal
child restraint systems is shown in the following table:
Group
Front passenger seat
Outer rear seats
Centre rear seat
0
Up to 10 kg / 22 lb
U (*)
U
X
0+
Up to 13 kg / 29 lb
U (*)
U
X
1
9–18 kg / 20–40 lb
U (*)
U
X
2
15–25 kg / 33–55 lb
U (*)
U
X
3
22–36 kg / 49–79 lb
U (*)
U
X
2
U = Child seat category "Universal". A child seat designed for fastening on the seat with the seat belt.
(*) = The seat should be adjusted.
X = Centre rear seat isn't suitable to fix any type of Universal Child restraint system.
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Summary of Children Safety
Transporting Regulations:
Children up to 12 years old or under
1.5 m (5ft.) may only travel if secured,
using adequate child restraint systems.
DO NOT carry baby, infant and
children on the front passenger seat.
Always fit any child restraint system on
the rear seats outer, as this is the safest
position in the event of a collision.
Do not fit any CRS on rear centre
seating position.
If the vehicle is equipped with active
passenger air bags. Always fit any child
seats on the rear seat.
When deactivating the passenger-side
air bag, always check the illumination
of the warning light
centrally
on the dashboard, indicating the
air bag has been deactivated (see
“Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
— Air bags” in this section).
Strictly follow the instructions which
the manufacturer is obliged to provide
with the child restraint system.
Keep the instructions in the vehicle
together with the documents and
this owner’s manual. Do not use a
child restraint system which does not
comprehend any instructions for use.
Installing Child Restraint
Systems using the Vehicle Seat
Belt equipped with ALR
The rear passenger seat belts are
equipped with an Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) to secure child
protection through a Child Restraint
System (CRS). These types of seat belts
are designed to keep the lap portion
of the seat belt tight around the child
restraint seat avoiding to use a locking
clip.
The ALR will make a ratcheting noise
if the entire belt is pulled out of the
retractor in order to enable the belt
retracting subsequently. For additional
information on ALR, see “Using Seat
Belt in Automatic Locking Retractor
Mode (ALR)” in “Occupants Restraint
Systems” in this section.
To install a Child Restraint System with
ALR, pull enough of the belt out of the
retractor leading it through the belt
path of the protection device.
Slide the latch into the buckle until it
clicks. Remove then the entire safety
belt from the retractor in order to
rewound. While rewinding a click
will indicate the safety belt is now in
Automatic Locking mode.
Exert then a traction on the exceeded
lap section of the belt in order to
tighten it around the child restraint
seat. All seat belts will loosen over
time, it is therefore necessary to
check them periodically and set them
properly.
Isofix Universal Child Restraint
System
Your vehicle's rear seats are all
equipped with Isofix anchorages. The
Isofix Universal system allows the child
restraint systems to be fixed without
using the vehicle's seat belts, instead
fixing the child restraint system to
the vehicle structure, using lower
anchorages A and upper tether strap
B.
NOTE:
Remember that when using a Isofix
Universal child seat, you can only use
approved child seats with the marking
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NOTE:
On the vehicles of Australian market
the top tether strap anchorage behind
the central rear seat should only be
used to secure a child restraint system
with the vehicle's seat belts.
ECE R44 "Isofix Universal" (03 release
or post) (see the example in the
figure).
Isofix Universal child restraint systems
are now available. You should never
install Isofix Universal child seats so
that two seats share a common lower
anchorage.
If your child restraints are not Isofix
Universal, install the restraints using
the vehicle's seat belts.
Installing an Isofix Universal Child
Restraint System
Follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions provided
with the child restraint system.
The lower Isofix anchorages are “U”
metal rings located on the rear seat
in the area between cushion and
seatback and are easily identificable by
the simbol on the outer cover.
On the vehicles of the Australian
market, these anchorages are located
just below the symbol shown in the
picture, but are not visible. You will
easily feel them if you run your finger
along the intersection of the seatback
and seat cushion surfaces.
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The anchorages are located in the
panel between the rear seatback and
the rear window and are under a
plastic cover (indicated in the figure)
with the anchorage symbol on it.
AUSTRALIA market only
In addition, there are tether strap
anchorages behind outer rear seat
and behind each rear seat for the
Australian market.
AUSTRALIA market only
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To fix an Isofix Universal Child seat for
weight group 1 proceed as follows.
• Lift the outer cover (if foreseen) and
secure the child seat to the “U” lower
metal rings positioned on the rear
seat.
Proceed to secure the upper belt, also
called Top Tether (provided with the
child seat), to the attachments located
behind the headrest.
• Lift the plastic cover fitted behind the
seat where you want to install the
child restraint system.
To fix a child restraint system on center
seating position introduce the hook
end of the tether strap between the
seatback and adjustable headrest (with
the headrest in the full up position)
then attach the hook to the anchor
located in the panel between the rear
seatback and the rear window.
• Route the seat belt to provide the
most direct path between the
anchorage and the child restraint
system passing it over the headrest.
• Attach the hook of the top tether
strap (provided with the child
restraint system) to the anchor.
NOTE:
• The other weight groups are covered
by specific Isofix child seats, which
can be used only if specifically tested
for this car (see list of cars provided
with the child seat).
• For any further details on installation
and/or use, refer to the instructions
provided with the child seat.
• Tighten upper strap until you reach
the tension level recommended by
the restraint system manufacturer.
For AUSTRALIA market only
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WARNING!
• Fit the child seat when the car
is stationary. The child seat is
correctly fixed to the anchorages
when hearing a click. Follow
the instructions for assembly,
disassembly and positioning that the
manufacturer must supply with the
child restraint system.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap
could lead to increased head motion
and possible injury to the child. Use
only the anchor position directly
behind the child seat to secure a
child restraint top tether strap.
NOTE:
• Ensure that the tether strap does not
slip into the opening between the
seatbacks as you remove slack in the
strap.
• When using an Isofix child restraint
system, please ensure that all seat
belts not being used for occupant
restraints are stowed and out of
reach of children.
WARNING!
Improper installation of a child
restraint system to the Isofix
anchorages can lead to failure of
an infant or child restraint. The
child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the child restraint
manufacturer's directions exactly
when installing an infant or child
restraint system.
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WARNING!
Child restraint anchorages are
designed to withstand only those
loads imposed by correctly fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts,
harnesses or for attaching other items
or equipment to the vehicle.
Suitability of Passenger Seats for
Isofix Child Restraint System Use
The table below shows the various
installation possibilities for Isofix child
restraint systems on seats fitted with
Isofix anchorages in accordance with
European standard ECE 16.
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Size category of the
child seat (*)
Front passenger seat
Outer rear seats
Centre rear seat
0
Up to 10 kg / 22 lb
E
X
IL
X
0+
Up to 13 kg / 29 lb
E
X
IL
X
D
X
IL
X
C
X
IL
X
D
X
IL
X
C
X
IL
X
B
X
IUF, IL
X
B1
X
IUF, IL
X
A
Group
2
1
9–18 kg / 20–40 lb
X
IUF, IL
X
2
15–25 kg / 33–55 lb
X
IL
X
3
22–36 kg / 49–79 lb
X
IL
X
(*) = The size category is shown on the label attached to the child seat.
IL = The seat is suited for installation of an Isofix child seat with the “Semi Universal” approval. The Category “Semi
Universal” means that the child seat with the Isofix system is approved for your vehicle. Observe the information in the
list of vehicles which comes with the child seat.
IUF = The seat is suitable for the installation of an Isofix child seat with the approval “Universal” and attachment with
the Top Tether belt.
X = The seat is not fitted with Isofix systems.
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Maserati Recommended Child
Restraint Systems for this
Vehicle
"Maserati Genuine Accessories" make
available a complete range of child
restraint systems that can be fixed
using the vehicle seat belts or through
the Isofix anchorages.
The Maserati Service Network can
provide you with any information
about the Maserati approved Child
Seats, available in the "Genuine
Accessories" range.
NOTE:
Please check the availability of the
Child Seats for your Country.
WARNING!
Maserati recommends to install
the child seat according to the
manufacturer's directions that must be
supplied with it.
Important Safety Notice for
Transporting Children
• Install the child seat on the rear seat
as this is the safest position in case of
collisions.
• Use the seat in the rear-facing
position as long as possible, if
possible until the child is 3-4 years
old.
• When deactivating the front
passenger air bag, make sure that
the
light stays on on the air
conditioning controls dashboard to
indicate the correct deactivation. DO
NOT carry baby, infant and children
on the front passenger seat.
• Keep the instructions in the vehicle
together with the documents and
this owner’s manual. Do not use a
child restraint system which does not
comprehend any instructions for use.
• Every child has to use one child
restraint system; never carry two
children using only one child seat.
• If using the vehicle seat belt, always
check that the belt do not restrain
the child's throat.
• Firmly pull the seat belt to check that
it is correclty buckled.
• Never allow a child to seat
improperly or to unbuckle the seat
belt while driving.
• Never allow a child to wear the
shoulder portion of the belt under
the arms or behind the back.
• Never carry children on your lap, not
even newborns. No one can restrain a
child in the event of an accident.
• In case of accident, replace the child
seat with a new one.
Transporting Pets
Air bags deploying in the front seat
could harm your pet. An unrestrained
pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during
panic braking or in an accident. Pets
should be restrained in the rear seat in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are
secured by vehicle seat belts.
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Park Assist (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
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The Park Assist (also called
"ParkSense") system provides visual
and audible indications of the distance
between the rear and/or front bumper
and a detected obstacle when backing
up or moving forward, e.g. during a
parking manoeuvre.
Besides the use of the sensors available
on the bumpers and of the rear
parking camera, the vehicle may be
equipped with surround view cameras
(optional) to assist the driver during
manoeuvres on dead-ends/roads and
on intersections. For more details on
this option, see chapter "Surround
View Camera System" in this section.
Refer to “Park Assist System Usage
Precautions” for limitations of this
system and recommendations. Park
Assist system will retain the last system
state (enabled or disabled) from the
last ignition cycle when the ignition is
changed to the RUN position.
Park Assist system can be active only
when the shift lever is in R (Reverse) or
D (Drive).
If Park Assist is enabled at one of these
shift lever positions, the system will
remain active until the vehicle speed
is increased to approximately 12 km/h
(7.5 mph) or above. The system will
become active again if the vehicle
speed is decreased to speeds less than
approximately 10 km/h (6.2 mph).
(50 in) from the front bumper in the
horizontal direction, depending on the
location, type and orientation of the
obstacle.
Park Assist Sensors
The four Park Assist sensors, located
in the rear bumper, monitor the area
behind the vehicle that is within the
sensor's field of view. The sensors can
detect obstacles up to approximately
200 cm (78 in) from the rear bumper in
the horizontal direction, depending on
the location, type and orientation of
the obstacle.
The six Park Assist sensors, located in
the front bumper, monitor the area in
front of the vehicle that is within the
sensor's field of view.
The sensors can detect obstacles up to
a distance of approximately 120 cm
Park Assist Warning Messages
Display
The Park Assist Warning screen will
only be displayed if "Sound + Display"
is selected from the MTC+ System.
Refer to "MTC+ Settings" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further information. The Park
Assist Warning screen is located on the
instrument cluster display.
It provides visual warnings to indicate
the distance between the rear bumper
and/or front bumper and the detected
obstacle.
The warning display will turn on
indicating the system status (ready or
off) when the vehicle is in R (Reverse)
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or in D (Drive) and an obstacle has
been detected.
The detection area in front of the
vehicle is divided into two parts with
four arcs while the two detection areas
behind the car into five arcs.
The system will indicate a detected
obstacle by displaying arcs with fixed
or flashing light and a characteristic
sound according to the obstacle
distance. The colour indicates the
distance and the arc indicates the
position of the detected obstacle. The
green colour of the outer arc indicates
the maximum distance, the amber
colour of the middle arcs indicates
the medium distance, while the red
colour of the nearest arc indicates the
minimum distance.
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As the vehicle moves closer to the
object the instrument cluster will
display the arc moving towards the
vehicle and the sound tone will change
from single to slow, to fast and to
continuous.
The vehicle is close to the obstacle
when the instrument cluster displays
one flashing red arc only, combined
with a continuous sound.
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The following charts show the warning alert visualization when the system is detecting an obstacle.
Front Sensors - Warning Alerts
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Front distance
More than 120
cm (50 in)
120-101 cm (50-40
in)
100-61 cm (40-24
in)
60-31 cm
(23.6-12.2 in)
Less than 30 cm
(12 in)
Audible Alert
None
None
Slow
Fast
Continuous
Arc in left and
right areas
None
4th
3rd
2nd
1st (inner most)
Type light
None
Solid
Solid
Flash
Flash
Arc colour
‒
Green
Amber
Amber
Red
Active
Active
Mute
Mute
Mute
Radio sound
Rear Sensors - Warning Alerts
Rear distance
More than 200
cm (78 in)
200-151 cm
(78-59.4 in)
150-101 cm
(60-40 in)
100-61 cm
(40-24 in)
60-31 cm
(23.6-12.2 in)
Less than 30
cm (12 in)
Audible Alert
None
Single
Slow
Slow
Fast
Continuous
Arc in left and
right areas
None
5th
4th
3rd
2nd
1st (inner most)
Type light
None
Solid
Solid
Solid
Flash
Flash
Arc colour
‒
Green
Amber
Amber
Amber
Red
Active
Mute
Mute
Mute
Mute
Mute
Radio sound
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NOTE:
Park Assist will turn off the front
park assist audible alert (chime) after
approximately 4 seconds when an
obstacle has been detected, the
vehicle is stationary, and brake pedal is
applied.
Enabling and Disabling Park
Assist
By accessing the submenu "Safety
& Driving Assistant" from MTC+
System, the "Park Assist" can be
disabled (option "Off"). The available
options regarding the warning alerts
are: "Sound" or "Sound + Display".
Refer to "MTC+ Settings" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further information.
The front sensors can be enabled or
disabled at any time by pressing the
button on the front dome console.
After pressing the button the
instrument cluster will display the
state of front parking sensors for
approximately five seconds. The
button LED will be on when the front
sensors are disabled. The button LED
will be off when the front sensors are
enabled. If the button is pressed and
the system requires service, the LED
will blink momentarily, and then the
LED will be on.
When the shift lever is moved to R
(Reverse) or to D (Drive) at a speed of
11 km/h (7 mph) or below and the
system is disabled, the instrument
cluster will display the "PARK ASSIST
Off" message for 5 seconds until the
shift lever remains in R (Reverse) or
when the shift lever is moved in D
(Drive).
Service the Park Assist System
In case of malfunction of the Park
Assist system, the instrument cluster
will actuate a single sound, once per
ignition cycle. The instrument cluster
will display a message when any of the
rear or front sensor(s) are blocked by
snow, mud, or ice and the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
The instrument cluster will display
a message when any of the rear or
front sensors are damaged and require
service.
When the shift lever is moved to R
(Reverse) or D (Drive) and the system
has detected a faulted condition, the
instrument cluster will display the
corresponding message for the time
lapse the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or D
(Drive) at speeds less than 11 km/h (7
mph). Under this condition Park Assist
will not operate. See "Instrument
Cluster" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls" for further
information.
If the instrument cluster displays a
message prompting you to clean the
sensors, make sure the outer surface
and the underside of the rear bumper
and/or front bumper is clean and
clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other
obstruction and then cycle the ignition
switch. If the message continues to
appear contact the Service Network.
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Park Assist System Usage
Precautions
2
If a failure message is displayed on the
instrument cluster, contact the Service
Network.
Cleaning the Park Assist
Sensors
When cleaning the sensors, take
special care not to scratch or damage
them; therefore, do not use dry, rough
or hard cloths.
The sensors must be washed with clean
water, possibly adding car shampoo.
Should you need to repaint the
bumper or in case of paint touch-ups
in the sensor area, please contact
exclusively the Service Network.
Incorrect paint application could affect
the parking sensors operation.
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NOTE:
• Jackhammers, large trucks, and
other vibrations could affect the
performance of Park Assist.
• Objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer
hitches, etc., must not be placed
within 30 cm (12 in) from the rear
bumper while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so can result in the
system misinterpreting a close object
as a sensor problem, causing the
service Park Assist message to be
displayed in the instrument cluster.
over his/her shoulder when using
Park Assist.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing
up even when using the Park Assist
system. Always check carefully behind
your vehicle, look behind you, and be
sure to check for pedestrians, animals,
other vehicles, obstructions, and
blind spots before backing up. You
are responsible for safety and must
continue to pay attention to your
surroundings. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
Park Assist Volume
CAUTION!
• Park Assist is only a parking aid and it
is unable to recognise every obstacle,
including small obstacles. Parking
curbs might only be temporarily
detected or not detected at all.
Obstacles located above or below the
sensors will not be detected when
they are in close proximity.
• The vehicle must be driven slowly
when using Park Assist in order to be
able to stop in time when an obstacle
is detected. When backing up, it is
recommended that the driver looks
The volume of the acoustic signal
emitted by the front and rear parking
sensors is set to the medium level.
Three different level of volume can
be selected the submenu "Safety &
Driving Assistant" from the MTC+
System.
Low level is useful in certain conditions
when the parking sensor acoustic
signal keeps coming on although there
is no actual collision hazard. This may
typically occur when driving in a queue
or when the vehicle is overtaken by
motorcycles or other vehicles on one
or both sides in a queue of traffic.
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When you set the volume, only the
parking sensor acoustic signal will
be affected. The radio or any other
devices connected to the vehicle sound
system will not be affected. Refer to
chapter "MTC+ Settings" in section
“Dashboard Instruments and Controls”
for further information.
Rear Parking Camera (for
versions/markets where
provided)
Your vehicle can be equipped with a
rear parking camera that allows you to
see an image on the MTC+ screen of
the rear surroundings of your vehicle
whenever the shift lever is put into R
(Reverse).
When "Parkview Camera Off Delay"
mode is enabled, the rear view image
shall be displayed for up to 10 seconds
after shifting out of R (Reverse).
To assist the driver during manoeuvres
on dead-ends/roads and on
intersections, the vehicle may be
equipped with an optional surround
view camera system. In this case, the
rear parking camera is integrated into
the surround view camera system. In
both configurations (rear parking
camera only or surround view camera
system), you can always monitor the
rear view. For more details on this
option, see chapter "Surround View
Camera System" in this section.
The image will be displayed along
with a caution note to "Check Entire
Surroundings" across the top of the
screen. After five seconds this note will
disappear.
The rear parking camera is located on
the rear of the vehicle above the rear
licence plate.
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When the shift lever is shifted out of
R (Reverse), the rear camera mode is
exited and the navigation or audio
screen appears again.
When displayed, dynamic grid lines (if
the function is set to "MTC+ Settings")
will illustrate the width of the vehicle
to assist with parking or aligning to a
hitch/receiver. The dynamic grid lines
will show separate zones in different
colour that will help indicate the
distance to the rear of the vehicle.
The following table shows the
approximate distances for each zone
and colour:
Zone
Distance to the rear of the
vehicle
Red
28 - 30 cm (11 - 12 in)
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Zone
Distance to the rear of the
vehicle
Yellow
30 cm - 2 m (12 - 78 in)
Green
2 - 4 m (78 - 157 in)
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when
reversing even when using the rear
view camera. Always check carefully
behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other
vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots
before reversing. You are responsible
for the safety of your surroundings
and must continue to be careful while
reversing. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.
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CAUTION!
• To avoid vehicle damage, the rear
camera should only be used as a
parking aid, as the rear camera is
unable to view every obstacle or
object in your drive path.
• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle
must be driven slowly when using
the rear camera to be able to stop in
time when an obstacle is seen. It is
recommended that the driver looks
frequently over his/her shoulder
when using the rear camera.
NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any other
substance builds up on the camera
lens, clean the lens, rinse with water,
and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover
the lens.
Surround View Camera
System (optional)
System components
The system uses four cameras to
monitor the area around the vehicle,
placed on the front grid, under the
side rear-view mirrors and on the boot
lid, between the number plate lights.
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Once the "Surround Camera" screen
is displayed, it is possible to choose
which images to display according to 4
possible settings.
Rear view and top view
present under the images: the edges
of the pressed button will highlight.
The button will highlight and the type
of selected view will appear on each
image.
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Rear cross path view
Front cross path view
When the shift lever is shifted to R
(Reverse) position, the top view and
rear view of the surrounding scenario
will be automatically displayed on
MTC+ display.
Instead, when the shift lever is shifted
to P (Park), N (Neutral) or D (Drive)
position, it is possible to activate/
deactivate the system by pressing
"Surround Camera" soft-key in
"Controls" screen of MTC+ display.
Front view and top view
In any shift lever condition, when
"Surround View" screen is displayed,
a pop-up message will appear in the
upper part for 5 seconds to advise
the driver to check the surrounding
scenario before any manoeuvre.
With transmission in P (Park), N
(Neutral) or D (Drive), the upper right
corner of the screen will show the
"X" key: touch it to go back to the
previous screen of MTC+ display,
before entering in "Controls".
The deactivation of the rear
visualization via "X" soft-key is not
possible when the transmission is in R
(Reverse) position.
Choose the most suitable setting for
the situation and the manoeuvre you
are performing or going to perform,
by touching the relevant button
In the top view, the vehicle is
represented as it is during the
manoeuvre (see example in the
figure), therefore any open doors will
be visible in the image.
To display also the dynamic lines
of the trajectory you are setting, it
is necessary to set this function by
accessing the "Settings" menu on
MTC+, at "Safety & Driving Assistant"
item, by using the dynamic gridlines
activation menu. Once this menu is
displayed, it is also possible to set the
function that delays the exit from this
screen in special situations when the
transmission lever is in D (Drive), N
(Neutral) and P (Park) position by using
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the surround view camera delay menu.
For further information, see "MTC+
Settings" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls".
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WARNING!
Failure to follow the precautions
below might result in serious injury or
even death.
• Drivers must be careful during
maneuvers also when using the
camera system with surround view.
• Always check carefully the areas
around your vehicle, before
proceeding forward or backward.
• Be sure to always check for any
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
obstructions, or blind spots.
• The driver must use the utmost
caution while using the system
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to avoid damage to property or
personal injury.
• The camera system with surround
view is designed for use during
the day or under good lighting
conditions. Do not use and rely on
the system under poor lighting
conditions.
• Distance lines and trajectory lines
must be used only as a reference
and only when vehicle is on a flat
ground. The distance shown on
MTC+ display must be interpreted as
a reference and might be different
from the distance actually present
between the vehicle and any
displayed objects.
• Any obstacles present above the
cameras cannot be detected.
CAUTION!
• To avoid vehicle damage, the camera
system with surround view should
only be used as a parking aid, as the
cameras are unable to view every
obstacle or object in your drive path.
• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle
must be driven slowly when using the
camera system with surround view,
to be able to stop in time when an
obstacle is seen. It is recommended
that the driver looks frequently over
his/her shoulder when using this
system.
NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any other
substance builds up on the camera
lens, clean the lens, rinse with water,
and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover
the lens.
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Safety Tips
Transporting Passengers
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals
inside parked vehicles in hot
weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury.
• It is extremely dangerous to travel in
a cargo area, inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people travelling in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured.
• Do not allow people to travel in
any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing
it can make you unconscious and
can eventually poison you. To avoid
breathing (CO), follow these safety
tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed
garage or in confined areas any
longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked
vehicle with the engine running,
adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into
the vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed.
• If you are required to drive with the
boot lid open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate
control blowers switch is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.
The best protection against carbon
monoxide entry into the passenger
compartment is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system.
Whenever detecting a change in
the sound of the exhaust system or
eventual exhaust fumes inside the
vehicle have the Service Network
inspect the complete exhaust
system and adjacent body areas for
broken, damaged, deteriorated, or
mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections could
permit exhaust fumes to seep into the
passenger compartment.
Vehicle Safety Checks
Seat Belts
• Inspect the belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose
parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately.
• Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
• If the belt has been sharply pulled,
for example as the result of an
accident, the safety belt, together
with the anchoring devices, the
anchoring device mounting screws
and the pretensioner (if available)
must be completely replaced. Even if
the belt does not present any exterior
signs of wear or damage, it may have
lost its restraining properties.
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Air bag Warning Light
The
light should illuminate
and remain lit for a few seconds
bulb checking when the ignition
switch is pushed in RUN position (see
"Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
— Air bags" chapter in this section).
• If the light
does not illuminate
while starting, contact the Service
Network.
• If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system
checked by the Service Network.
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Defroster
Check operation by selecting the
defrost mode and place the fan
system on high speed (see "Air
Conditioning Controls" chapter in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
You should be able to feel the air
directed against the windshield and
front side windows. Contact the
Service Network for service if your
defroster is inoperable.
Floor Mat
Always use floor mats designed to
fit the footwell of your vehicle. Use
only floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed and that are firmly
secured so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the
pedals or impair safe operation of your
vehicle in other ways.
NOTE:
The Maserati Service Network can
provide you with any information
about the available Maserati floor
mats included in the “Genuine
Accessories” range.
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• Mounting posts must be properly
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury.
• Always make sure that floor mats
are properly attached to the proper
fasteners.
• Never place or install floor mats or
other floor coverings in the vehicle
that cannot be properly secured
to prevent them from moving and
interfering with the pedals or the
ability to control the vehicle.
• Never put floor mats or other floor
coverings on top of already installed
floor mats. Additional floor mats and
other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with
the pedals.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular
basis. Always properly reinstall and
secure floor mats that have been
removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects
cannot fall into the driver footwell
while the vehicle is moving. Objects
can become trapped under the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal causing
a loss of vehicle control.
installed, if not equipped from the
factory. Failure to properly follow
floor mat installation or mounting
can cause interference with the
brake pedal and accelerator pedal
operation causing loss of control of
the vehicle.
Tires
• Examine tires for excessive tread
wear and uneven wear patterns.
• Check for stones, nails, glass, or
other objects lodged in the tread or
sidewall.
• Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks.
• Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and
bulges.
• Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
• Check the tires (see "Tire Inflation
Pressure" chapter in section
"Features and Specifications") for
proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights and Indicator Lights
• Have someone observe the operation
of exterior lights while you operate
the controls (see "Lights" chapter
in section ""understanding the
Vehicle").
• Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument
cluster (see "Instrument Cluster"
Before Starting
chapter in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls").
Door Latches
• Check for positive closing, latching,
and locking of doors and boot lid
(see "Unlock the Vehicle with Key
fob" chapter in this section).
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Fluid Leaks
• Check area under vehicle after
overnight parking for recent fluid
leaks (oil, fuel, etc.).
• If gasoline fumes are detected or
fluid leaks are suspected, contact the
Service Network.
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3 - Understanding the Vehicle
Interior Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Driver Memory Seat (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Adjustable Pedals (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Rear-View Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Power Sunroof with Sunshade (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
HomeLink® (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Air Conditioning Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
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Dashboard Components
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21
Internal rear view mirror.
22
Auto-dimming on/off button.
Front dome console.
1
Adjustable side air outlets.
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2
Engine START/STOP button.
(*) If equipped.
3
Light switch.
4
Light dimmer controls.
5
Steering wheel controls.
6
Instrument cluster.
7*
Right shift paddle +.
8*
Left shift paddle –.
9
Hood release.
10
Adjustable central air outlets.
11
Analog clock.
12
MTC+ display.
13
14
Multifuction lever (windshield
wipers, headlight selection and
turn signals).
Climate controls.
15
Dashboard glove box handle.
16
18
Dashboard storage
compartment.
Cover for compartment with
AUX, USB, SD memory card port
and slide phone drawer.
Storage compartment handle.
19
Storage compartment.
20
Vehicle security light.
17
Central Console Components
3
1
2
Automatic transmission shift
lever.
Hazard lights switch.
3
Drive mode switches.
4
Electric Parking Brake lever.
5
Glove compartment.
6
Unlock button for central
console with cup holder and
power outlet.
7
Rotary selectors and buttons foe
the multimedia navigation.
8A Cover for cup holder and power
socket compartment.
8B Cup holder and power socket
compartment.
8C Cup holder (not for right - hand
drive version).
9
Central console covers with
armrest function.
10 Air outlets (adjustable).
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11
Rear power sunshade and rear
seats comfort controls panel (if
equipped).
3
Driver’s seat, steering wheel,
adjustable pedals and rear
mirrors memory switch (if
equipped).
Rear view mirrors switches.
4
Power window switch.
5
Power door unlocks/locks.
6
7
Rear windows and sunshade
lockout button.
Loudspeakers.
8
Storage compartment.
9
Internal door lock/unlock knob.
10
Passenger door panel grip.
11
Reflex reflector.
Reading lights control button.
12
External door handle.
2
Central light control button.
13
3
Reading lights.
4
Central light.
Door lock button with “Passive
Entry” function.
Door outboard opening lock.
5
Passenger air bag deactivation
warning light (for versions/
markets, where provided).
HomeLink controls (optional).
Front Dome Console
Components
9
Sunroof controls (optional).
10
Button to switch off passenger
compartment lights.
Front Doors Components
3
Driver door
1
6
7
8
90
Button to release the manual
boot lid or to open fully/partially
the power boot lid (optional).
Button to enable/disable front
sensors of the Park Assist system
(if equipped).
2
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Passenger door
1
Internal door handle.
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Components between the Rear
Seats
2
Central light control button.
3
Reading lights.Reading light LED.
4
Central light LEDs.
Rear Doors Components
1
Cup holder.
2
Armrest compartment unlock
button with power outlet and
USB port (optional).
Rear Dome Console
Components
1
Reading lights control button.
1
Internal rear door handle.
2
Grip.
3
Loudspeaker.
4
Door storage pockets.
5
Power window switch.
6
Power doors lock/unlock buttons.
7
8
“Child protection” door lock
system.
Inside door lock/unlock knob.
9
Reflex reflector.
10
External door handle.
Front Seats
Seats and seat belts are parts of the
Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle. For further information, see
chapter "Occupant Restraint System"
in Section "Before Starting".
Depending on the different markets
and versions, the front seats may have
different controls for adjustment and
optional features. The configurations
shown below may differ from the ones
in your vehicle.
The front passenger seat is equipped
with a sensor that informs the SBR
system about the presence of an
occupant on the seat.
The rear seats belts are equipped with
a sensor that detects the seat belt
fastened condition.
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WARNING!
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Front Power Seats
The switches of the power seats are
located on the outboard side of the
seat cushion.
Use the front switch 1 to move the
seat up or down, forward or rearward
or to recline the seat cushion.
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Use the switch 2 to recline the
seatback.
Use the rear switch 3 to adjust the
lumbar support.
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Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.
Seat Up/Down Adjustment
The height of the seat can be adjusted
up- or downward.
Grip switch 1 from the back side and
push it down or up.
Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.
CAUTION!
If the seat's movement does not work,
make sure that the corresponding
fuse is not tripped (see chapter "Fuse
Replacement" in section "Maintenance
and Care").
Head Restraints Adjustment
To manually lift or lower the head
restraints press the indicated lateral
button.
NOTE:
The Sport Seat does not include the
head restraint adjustment.
Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
The seat can be adjusted both forward
and rearward.
Push the seat switch 1 forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the
direction of the switch.
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WARNING!
Remember that the headrests must be
positioned so that their upper edge is
aligned with the top of the occupant’s
head. In fact, only in this position can
they provide the support required in
the event of a bumper-to-tail collision.
Seat Tilt Control (Up/Down)
The angle of the seat cushion can be
adjusted in four directions.
Pull upward or push the front of the
switch 1, to move the front cushion
seat in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.
Seat Back Tilt Control
The angle of the seatback can be
adjusted forward or rearward.
Push the seatback switch 2 forward
or rearward, the upper seatback will
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move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch 2 when the desired
position is reached.
Power Lumbar
Push the switch 3 forward or rearward
to increase or decrease the lumbar
support.
Push the switch 3 upward or
downward to raise or lower the
lumbar support.
WARNING!
• Never adjust the seat while driving.
You could lose control of the vehicle.
Moving the seat could distract
you or make you press a pedal
unintentionally.
• Seats should be adjusted before
fastening the seat belts and while
the vehicle is parked.
• Do not travel with the seatback
reclined so that the shoulder belt is
no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any object under a power
seat or obstruct its movement as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.
Seat movement may become limited if
there is an obstruction in the way.
Front Power/Manual Seats
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On these seats, the power switch 1
and the manual reclining lever 2 are
located on the outboard side of the
seat cushion.
Use the power switch 1 to move the
seat up or down, forward or rearward
or to recline the seat cushion.
CAUTION!
If the seat's movement does not work,
make sure that the corresponding
fuse is not tripped (see chapter “Fuse
Replacement” in section “Maintenance
and Care”).
Use the manual lever 2 to recline the
seatback.
Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
The seat can be adjusted both forward
and rearward.
Push the seat switch 1 forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the
direction of the switch.
Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.
On some versions, the passenger seat
can be adjusted front- and rearward
manually.
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In order to adjust the seat forward
or rearward, push the lever 3 located
below the seat cushion and manually
move the seat forward or rearward.
Release the lever once you have
reached the desired position.
WARNING!
Remember that the headrests must be
positioned so that their upper edge is
aligned with the top of the occupant’s
head. In fact, only in this position can
they provide the support required in
the event of a bumper-to-tail collision.
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Power Lumbar (optional)
Power Lumbar (optional)Push the
switch 4 forward or rearward to
increase or decrease the lumbar
support.
Push the switch 4 upward or
downward to raise or lower the
lumbar support.
Seat Up/Down Adjustment
The height of the seat can be adjusted
up- or downward.
Grip switch 1 from the back side and
push it down or up.
Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.
Head Restraints Adjustment
To manually lift or lower the head
restraints press the indicated lateral
button.
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To recline, lean forward slightly, lift
the lever 2 , then push back to the
desired position and release the lever.
Lean forward and lift the lever 2
to return the seatback to its normal
position. Using body pressure, lean
forward and rearward on the seat to
be sure the seatback has latched.
Seat Tilt Control (Up/Down)
The angle of the seat cushion can be
adjusted in four directions.
Pull upward or push the front of the
switch 1 , to move the front cushion
seat in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.
Seat Back Manual Control
The angle of the seatback can be
adjusted forward or rearward.
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WARNING!
• Never adjust the seat while driving.
You could lose control of the vehicle.
Moving the seat could distract
you or make you press a pedal
unintentionally.
• Seats should be adjusted before
fastening the seat belts and while
the vehicle is parked.
• Do not travel with the seatback
reclined so that the shoulder belt is
no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any object under a power
seat or obstruct its movement as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.
Seat movement may become limited if
there is an obstruction in the way.
Front Heated Seats (optional)
The front seats can be equipped with
heaters in both seat cushions and
seatbacks.
The front seats heating is operated by
the MTC+ System.
The seats comfort commands are in
the "Climate" screen of the MTC+.
They are present in the "Climate"
screen even when the A/C is off. See
"Air Conditioning Controls" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further details.
When the MTC+ System is in any
mode other than "Climate" (Radio",
"Media", "Controls", etc.) the icons
of the active front seats comfort
functions will be indicated on the
upper part of the display.
WARNING!
Persons
with low skin sensitivity
•
because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical conditions must be
careful when using the seat heater.
It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as
a blanket or cushion. This may cause
the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the
seat.
Front Seats Heat Function
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the
heated seats to operate.
• Touch the "Climate" soft-key on the
lower part of the MTC display.
• Starting from the state "OFF",
indicated below the respective icon,
within 15 seconds touch the driver or
passenger seat soft-key once to select
HI-level heating.
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• Within 15 seconds, touch the driver
or passenger seat soft-key a second
time to select LO-level heating.
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Front Ventilated Seats
(optional)
3
• Within 15 seconds, touch the same
soft-key a third time to shut off the
seat heating.
NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat
will be felt within two to five minutes.
When the HI-level setting is selected,
the heater will provide a boosted heat
level during the first 4 minutes of
operation.
Then, the heat output will drop to the
normal HI-level.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to LOlevel after a maximum of 60 minutes
of continuous operation.
At that time, the display will indicate
the change from HI to LO.
The LO-level setting will turn OFF
automatically after a maximum of
approximately 45 minutes.
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To enhance occupants comfort by high
external temperatures, both the driver
and passenger seats, on request, can
be ventilated.
Small fans are located in the seat
cushion and seatback, they draw air
from the seat surface through fine
perforations in the seat cover to help
keep the driver and front passenger
cooler when the temperature is high.
The ventilated seats are operated with
the MTC+ System.
The seats comfort commands are in
the “Climate” screen of the MTC+.
They are present in the "Climate"
screen even when the A/C is off. See
"Air Conditioning Controls" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further details.
When the MTC+ System is in any
mode other than "Climate" (Radio",
"Media", "Controls", etc.) the icons
of the active front seats comfort
functions will be indicated on the
upper part of the display.
Front Ventilated Seats Function
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the
ventilated seats to operate.
• Touch the "Climate" soft-key on the
lower part of the MTC+ display.
• Starting from the state "OFF",
indicated below the respective icon,
within 15 seconds touch the driver or
passenger seat soft-key once to select
HI-level ventilation.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the driver
or passenger seat soft-key a second
time to select LO-level ventilation.
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Driver Memory Seat (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
• Within 15 seconds, touch the same
soft-key a third time to shut off the
seat ventilation.
This feature allows the driver to store
up to two different memory profiles
for easy recall through a memory
switch. Each memory profile contains
desired position settings for the driver
seat, external side mirrors, adjustable
pedals (for versions/markets, where
provided), and power tilt and
telescopic steering column and a set of
programmed radio stations.
Your key fob RKE transmitter can also
be set to recall the same positions by
pressing the
button.
NOTE:
• Only one key fob RKE transmitter
can be linked to each of the memory
positions.
• Passive Entry door handles cannot
be linked to the memory function.
Use either the memory recall switch
or the key fob RKE transmitter (if
linked to the memory feature) to
recall memory positions 1 or 2.
The memory seat switch is located
on the driver's door trim panel. The
switch consists of three buttons:
• The "S" (SET) button, which is used to
activate the memory save function.
• The "1" and "2" buttons which
are used to recall either of two
programmed memory profiles.
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Memory Profiles Setting
NOTE:
Saving a new memory profile will
erase an existing profile from memory.
To create a new memory profile,
perform the following:
• Cycle the ignition device to the ACC
or RUN position.
• Adjust all memory profile settings
to desired preferences (i.e., seat,
side mirrors, adjustable pedals (for
versions/markets, where provided),
power tilt and telescopic steering
column and radio station presets).
• Press and release the "S" button on
the memory switch.
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• Within 5 seconds, press and release
the memory button "1" or "2".
• Check on the instrument cluster for
the positive response of the actions
"Memory 1 (or 2) profile set".
After these steps, the profile set will
be memorized in the selected position.
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attempted when the vehicle is not in P
(Park), a message will display in the
instrument cluster.
Your key fob with RKE transmitters
can be programmed to recall one of
two programmed memory profiles
by pressing the
button on the RKE
transmitter.
• Move the seat and/or the other
adjustable devices in the position
that you wish to memorize, or recall
a previously memorized profile,
pressing the corresponding memory
button "1" or "2".
• Cycle the ignition device to the OFF
position.
• Press and release the "S" button.
• Within 5 seconds, press and release
the memory button "1" or "2".
• Press and release the
button on
key fob RKE transmitter.
• Within 3 seconds, press and release
the
button on the key fob RKE
transmitter.
To check if the system has memorized
the correct profile, you can move the
seat and press the
button: the seat
will move to the memorized position.
NOTE:
This feature can be enabled or
disabled using the MTC+ System,
refer to "MTC+ Settings" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further information.
NOTE:
Your key fobs RKE transmitter can
be unlinked to your memory settings
by pressing the "S" button followed
by the
button on the key fob RKE
transmitter.
Easy ENTRY/EXIT Seat
(optional)
To programme your key fobs RKE
transmitter, perform the following
actions:
• Cycle the ignition device to the RUN
position.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:
Memory profiles can be set without
the vehicle in P (Park), but the vehicle
must be in P (Park) to recall a memory
profile.
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Transmitter to Seats Memory
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NOTE:
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to
recall memory positions. If a recall is
To recall the memory settings for
driver, press memory button number
"1" or "2" on the driver's door trim
panel or the
button on the RKE
transmitter linked to memory position
"1" or "2" with ignition device in the
RUN position.
A recall can be cancelled by pressing
any of the buttons ("S", "1", or "2")
during a recall. When a recall is
cancelled, the driver seat, external
side mirrors, adjustable pedals (for
versions/markets, where provided),
and power tilt and telescopic steering
column stop moving.
A delay of at least one second will
occur before selecting a new recall.
This feature provides automatic driver
seat positioning to enhance driver
mobility when entering and exiting
the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves
depends on where you have the driver
seat positioned when you place the
ignition device to the OFF position.
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• When you cycle the ignition to the
OFF position the driver seat:
- will move about 60 mm (2.36 in)
rearward if the driver seat position
is greater than or equal to ca. 140
mm (5.51 in) forward of the rear
stop;
- will move to a position of ca. 80 mm
(3.15 in) rearward of the rear stop if
the driver seat position is between
140 mm (5.51 in) and 80 mm (3.15
in) forward of the rear stop.
• The seat will return to its previously
set position when you place the
ignition into the ACC or RUN
position.
• The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature
is disabled when the driver seat
position is less than 80 mm (3.15
in) forward of the rear stop. In this
position, there would be no benefit
to the driver by moving the seat for
Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have
an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit
position.
NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled using the MTC+
System, refer to “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
Rear Seats
Rear seats can fit three passengers.
Seats and seat belts are parts of the
occupant restraint system of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
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NOTE:
See chapter “Occupants Restraint
Systems” in section “Before Starting”
for seat belt positioning.
Rear Head Restraints
Side seats are endowed with fixed
head restraints.
The center seat head restraint has two
positions, up or down.
When the center seat is being
occupied the head restraint should be
in the raised position.
When there are no occupants in the
center seat the head restraint can be
lowered in order to provide the driver
for maximum visibility.
• To raise the head restraint, pull
upward on the head restraint.
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Rear Armrest
The rear armrest is mobile and can be
folded up into the seat back.
• To lower it, pull the stripe as
indicated.
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• To lower the head restraint, press the
push button, located at the foot of
the head restraint on the left side,
and push downward on the head
restraint.
NOTE:
To remove the head restraint of
central seat see “Cargo Area” in this
section.
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• To close it, pull it upwards then push
it back into its seat.
On the front part of the armrest there
are two cup holders (see "Interior
Features" in this section).
Inside the armrest there is a glove or
document compartment. Pressing
the opening button and lifting the
cover of the armrest box you access to
an illuminated compartment where
you can find on request a 12 V power
outlet and an USB charging port.
• To close the compartment, lower the
cover.
CAUTION!
The armrest is not designed to support
the weight of an adult or a child:
please use it only to store beverages,
small objects or documents.
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Rear Side Heated Seats (if
equipped)
The side rear seats can be equipped
with heaters both in seat cushion and
seatback.
Rear seats heating can be adjusted by
operating control devices on the panel
located on the rear side of the central
console. The panel also includes
command for the rear window
sunshade (see “Rear Windows” in
section “Before Starting”).
WARNING!
Persons
with low skin sensitivity
•
because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical conditions must be
careful when using the seat heater.
It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as
a blanket or cushion. This may cause
the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the
seat.
The buttons on the panel with the
resistance icon activate the heating on
one or both seats.
• Push the button once to select the
highest heating level. The two LED
beside of the icon will illuminate.
• Push the same button a second time
to select the lowest level. Only the
lower LED remains illuminate.
• Push the same button a third time to
shut the heating elements OFF. The
LED will turn off.
operation. Then, the heat output will
drop to the normal HI-level.
By setting the HI-level, the system
will automatically switch to LO-level
after a maximum of 60 minutes of
continuous operation. The LO-level
setting will turn off automatically
after a maximum of approximately 45
minutes.
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NOTE:
• Once a heat setting is selected,
heat will be felt within two to five
minutes.
• The engine must be running for the
heated seats to operate.
By selecting the HI-level setting, the
heater will provide a boosted heat
level during the first four minutes of
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Steering Wheel
Adjustment
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NOTE:
You can use your key fob with RKE
transmitter or the memory buttons
on the driver's door trim panel to
return the tilt/telescopic steering
column/wheel to programmed
positions. See “Driver Memory Seat” in
this section.
This feature allows you to tilt the
steering column upward or downward
or to lengthen or shorten it in order
to adjust the steering wheel to an
optimized position. Steering wheel
adjustment can be manual or electric.
Manual Adjustment
The tilt/telescoping control handle is
located below the steering wheel at
the end of the steering column.
To unlock the steering column, push
the control handle downward
. To
tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward
as desired. To lengthen or shorten
the steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as
desired.
To lock the steering column in position
, pull the control handle upward
until fully engaged.
Power Adjustment
The power tilt/telescoping steering
column/wheel switch is located on the
lower left side of the steering column.
To adjust the tilt of the steering
column/wheel, move the switch up or
down as desired.
Heated Steering Wheel
(optional)
To lengthen or shorten the steering
column/wheel, pull the switch toward
you or push the switch away from you
as desired.
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering
column/wheel while driving. Adjusting
the steering column/wheel while
driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column/wheel is adjusted
before driving your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
The steering wheel contains a heating
element inside the rim that helps
warm driver’s hands by cold weather.
The heated steering wheel has only
one temperature setting. Once turned
on, this function will operate for
approximately 58 to 70 minutes before
automatically shutting off.
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The heated steering wheel can shut
off early or may not turn on when the
steering wheel is already warm.
The heated steering wheel can be
turned on and off using the MTC+
System.
The heating steering wheel command
is in the “Climate” screen of MTC+.
It is present in the "Climate" screen
even when the A/C is off. See "Air
Conditioning Controls" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further details.
When the MTC+ System is in any
mode other than "Climate" ("Radio",
"Media", "Controls", etc.) the icon of
the heated steering wheel will be
indicated on the upper part of the
display.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain
• Within 15 seconds, touch the heated
steering wheel soft-key to turn on
the function.
to the skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal
cord injury, medication, alcohol
use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions must exercise care when
using the steering wheel heater.
It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for
long periods.
• Do not place anything on the
steering wheel that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or steering
wheel covers of any type and
material. This may cause the steering
wheel heater to overheat.
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NOTE:
The engine must be running for the
heated steering wheel to operate.
• Touch the "Climate" soft-key located
on the lower part of the MTC+
display.
• When the heating function is in the
off state, soft-key is not highlighted.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the heated
steering wheel soft-key a second time
to turn it off.
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Adjustable Pedals (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
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The adjustable pedals system is
designed to allow greater range of
pedals positions enabling driver
comfort with regard to the steering
wheel tilt and the seat position.
This feature allows the brake and
accelerator pedals to move toward or
away from the driver’s feet.
The switch is located on the front side
of the driver's seat cushion shield.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals position
while the vehicle is moving. You could
lose control and have an accident.
Always adjust the pedals position
while the vehicle is parked.
The following messages will be
displayed if the driver is attempting to
adjust the pedals when the system is
locked out:
• "Adjustable Pedals Unavailable While
in Reversing";
• or "Adjustable Pedals Unavailable
While Cruise Engaged".
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with driver
memory seat, use your key fob (RKE)
transmitter or the memory buttons on
the driver's door trim panel to return
the adjustable pedals to programmed
positions. See "Driver Memory Seat" in
this section for further information.
Press the switch downward to move
the pedals forward (toward the front
of the vehicle).
Lift the switch upward to move the
pedals rearward (toward the driver).
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CAUTION!
Do not place any object under the
adjustable pedals or obstruct its
movement as it may cause damage to
the pedal controls. Pedal movement
may become limited if there is an
obstruction in the adjustable pedal's
path.
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Rear-View Mirrors
External Mirrors
External mirrors can be adjusted
electrically and are equipped with
anti-mist resistors operated by
the air conditioning system (see
“Air Conditioning Controls” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
The mirrors can be closed electrically
and will yield in both directions in case
of a collision.
The external mirrors are
electrochromic (for versions/markets
where provided), which means, they
automatically operate an anti-dazzle
function by gradually shading as the
light hitting the mirrors increases.
The external rear-view electrochromic
mirrors work in conjunction with the
internal rear-view electrochromic
mirror.
NOTE:
• The mirrors can be adjusted
electrically only with the ignition
device in ACC and RUN position.
• When the vehicle is started, the
warning light shown in the picture
will momentarily illuminate in both
outside rear-view mirrors to let the
driver know that the BSA system
(optional) is operational. For more
details see chapter "Blind Spot Assist
- BSA" in section "Driving".
Mirrors Positioning
The power mirror controls are located
on the driver's door trim panel.
The power mirror controls consist of
mirror select buttons and a four-way
mirror control switch.
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The external of the rear-view mirror
support is equipped with LEDs, lighting
up when the turn signals and vehicle
entry/exit lights are activated.
NOTE:
The lighting of the outside door
handle and the puddle light near the
front door are only available with the
optional rear view mirrors (SVC).
When the surround view camera
system is installed, at the external
bottom side of the rear-view mirror
is the side view camera (refer to
"Surround View Camera System" in
section "Before Starting").
To adjust a rear view mirror, press
either the L (left) or R (right) button
to select the mirror that you want to
adjust. The spin button will illuminate
indicating the rear view mirror is
activated and can be adjusted.
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Press the mirror control switch
corresponding to the arrow
indicating the direction of the desired
movement.
For optimal vision orientate the
outside(s) mirror(s) in order to frame
the adjacent lane adjacent and get a
partial overlap with the visible image
on the inside rear-view mirror.
Power mirror preselected positions
can be reset by operating the optional
Memory Driver Seat device. Check
"Driver Memory Seat" in this section
for further information.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the
external side convex mirror will look
smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could
cause you to collide with another
vehicle or object. Use the inside
mirror to judge the size or distance
of a vehicle seen in the external side
convex mirror.
Tilt Side Mirrors in Reverse
This feature provides automatic
external rear-view mirrors positioning,
allowing the driver to view the ground
area behind the front doors.
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The external mirrors will move slightly
downward from the current position
when the shift lever is shifted into
reverse. The external mirrors will
then return to the original position
when the lever is shifted out of the
reverse position. Each memory set
of the driver's seat (see "Driver
Memory Seat" chapter in this section)
corresponds to a mirrors tilt position in
reverse.
The switch for the power folding
mirrors is located between the power
mirror switches.
NOTE:
The mirrors tilt in reverse can be
turned on and off using the MTC+
System, refer to "MTC+ Settings" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls".
Folding Mirrors
By selecting this feature on MTC+ the
rear-view mirrors automatically fold
when the vehicle is locked by the key
fob and when the power boot lid (if
equipped) is closed and locked by
pressing the
button on the right
lower parts of the lid.
When the vehicle and the boot lid will
be unlocked and the ignition device
is set in RUN position, the rear-view
mirrors will automatically open in the
position they had before the lock.
Press the switch once and the mirrors
will fold in; press the switch a second
time to reset the mirrors to the
standard position.
There is a way to make external
mirrors automatically fold/unfold.
• If the function is available, it needs
to be activated by MTC+ (refer
to "MTC+ Settings" in section
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"Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
• If the mirrors are automatically
folded after the last lock action, then
they will automatically unfold when
the ignition device is set on ACC or
RUN position.
• If the mirrors were manually folded
by the switch on the driver's door
panel, before a lock action, they will
need to be manually unfolded to
reactivate the automatic function.
CAUTION!
Never retract or open the mirrors
manually: it could damage the power
mechanism.
Internal Rear-view Mirror
The position of internal rear-view
mirror can be manually adjusted,
and is endowed with an accidentprevention release system operating in
the event of a collision.
Internal rear-view mirror is
electrochromic (for versions/markets
where provided): this glare function is
automatically deactivated in reverse to
ensure maximum visibility of obstacles.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during
cleaning, never spray any cleaning
solution directly onto the mirror. Apply
the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
"Mirror Dimmer" Feature
The auto-dimming feature can be
disabled or re-enabled by pressing the
on/off button on the mirror base.
Typical case is at night when the
auto-dimming can be excessive (low
reflectance). Disabling this feature will
increase the reflectance of the internal
mirror, increasing visibility.
Lights
Light Switch
The light switch located on the left
side of the dashboard is used for the
position/DRL lights, headlights, side
marker, license plate lights and fog
lights operations.
The regulation devices beside
the switch may have a different
configuration according to type of
headlights installed. It can adjust
respectively:
• the left one: brightness of the
instrument cluster lights, doors
controls rear lighting, interior and
night lighting (see “Interior Lights” in
this chapter).
• the right one: headlights leveling (see
“Headlights Leveling” in this chapter)
or brightness tuning of night lighting
(see “Interior Lights” in this chapter).
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Rotate the light switch to the
or
to the
position: the instrument
cluster will display the related telltale.
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NOTE:
• In certain European countries, the
position lights will only operate with
the ignition switch in OFF position,
or with headlights on. Regardless
of ignition switch position, the
position/DRL lights will remain on as
long as the lights switch is in
position.
• If the headlights or position/DRL
lights are on after the ignition is
placed in OFF position, a buzzer will
alert the driver while opening the
driver's door, to exit the car. When
the car is locked, the telltale on the
instrument cluster will turn off.
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The following table shows the on/off condition of external lights, according to the ignition device position, to the engine
status, to the twilight sensor mode and to the light switch position.
Ignition
Device
Position
Engine
Status
Twilight
Sensor
Mode
–
–
Position lights (1), side
marker and license plate
lights on (4).
All lights off.
OFF
Off
–
Position lights (1), side
marker and license plate
lights on (2).
All lights off.
ACC
Low beams, position (1), side
marker and license plate
lights on (2).
Off
–
Position lights (1), side
marker and license plate
lights on (2).
All lights off.
RUN
Low beams, position (1), side
marker and license plate
lights on (2).
DRL (1) on.
DRL (1) on.
RUN
On
DAY
Low beams, position (1), side
marker and license plate
lights on.
RUN
On
NIGHT
Low beams, position (1), side
marker and license plate
lights on (3).
Low beams, position (1), side
marker and license plate
lights on.
Low beams, position (1), side
marker and license plate
lights on.
Light Switch Position
AUTO
Low beams, position (1), side
marker and license plate
lights on.
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(1) The lighting system uses the same LED for DRL and front position lights with two different levels of intensity: high for
DRL and low for position lights.
(2) The lights are powered up for 30 minutes to preserve the charge of the battery.
(3) In some countries a message on TFT display alerts the user to use
position when parking because the position
lights will turn on with engine started also in low ambient light conditions or at night.
(4) To preserve the charge of the battery, do not leave these lights on for a long time.
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Automatic Headlights
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This system automatically turns the
headlights on or off according to
ambient light intensity detected by
the twilight sensor positioned on the
inner surface of the windshield, over
the rear view mirror. To turn the
system on, rotate the lights switch
clockwise to "AUTO" position. When
the automatic system is activated,
the headlight time delay feature is
activated as well. This means the
headlights will stay on for up to 90
seconds after you place the ignition
into OFF position.
To turn the automatic system off,
move the lights switch out of "AUTO"
position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running and the
twilight sensor in "NIGHT" mode
before the headlights turn on in
automatic mode.
WARNING!
The responsibility for turning on the
lights, depending on the daylight and
regulations in force in the country
of use, always lies with the driver.
The automatic system for switching
on and off the external lights is
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to be considered as an aid for the
driver. If necessary, switch the lights
including the rear fog lights on and off
manually.
Headlights On with Wipers
When this feature is active, the
headlights will turn on in "Adverse
Weather" mode approximately 10
seconds after activation of the wipers,
if the lights switch is placed in the
"AUTO" position. The headlights will
additionally turn off by deactivation of
the wipers if previously activated with
this function.
NOTE:
The headlights with wipers feature
may be turned on and off using
the MTC+ System, refer to "MTC+
Settings" in section "Dashboard
Instrument and Controls".
Headlights Time Delay
Headlights Time Delay This
safety feature provides headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds
(programmable) when leaving your
vehicle in an unlit area. To activate
automatically the delay feature with
the light switch in "AUTO" position,
place the ignition switch in the OFF or
ACC position while the headlights are
still on.
The delay interval begins when the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF or
ACC position.
To activate manually the delay feature
the headlights must be on before
place the ignition switch in the OFF or
ACC position and the light switch in
"AUTO" position.
If you place the ignition in RUN, the
system will cancel the delay.
NOTE:
• To activate this feature the light
switch must be turned in "AUTO"
position within 45 seconds of placing
the ignition in the OFF or ACC
position.
• Once the delay feature is active, any
additional shifting of the light switch
will cancel the feature.
• The headlight delay time is
programmable using the MTC+
System, see "MTC+ Settings" in
section "Dashboard Instrument and
Controls".
• If the low beam LEDs are active due
to "Headlights with Wipers", than
the headlamps delay feature will not
be activated when the ignition switch
is set in OFF position.
SmartBeam™ System
The SmartBeamTM system provides
increased forward lighting for a
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more comfortable and secure driving
experience without glaring other
vehicles in several traffic situations.
The SmartBeamTM system uses a
forward facing digital camera, located
on the windshield behind the internal
rear-view mirror, and an electronical
headlights controller in order to
dynamically adapt the front light
distribution according to the traffic
scenario.
The digital camera works like a human
eye, it is able to see which is the traffic
context while the headlight electronic
controller works like a human brain,
using information from the camera to
command an headlight reaction that
gives to the driver the “best” light
distribution (best is always in reference
to the specific traffic environment).
The camera gives information to the
electronical headlight controller about
environmental brightness, traffic
participants vehicle and obstacles
lights, distances and velocities. Using a
proper combination of all these data
the smart beam system is able to
dynamically modify the light shape
produced by the dipped beam and by
the full beam as well, to make the
driver visibility as much comfortable
as possible in every condition without
glaring other traffic participants.
System Limitations
There are some cases in which the
SmartBeamTM system could not
properly work temporarily causing
glaring for other vehicles especially
with "Auto High Beam Assist" feature
activated on MTC+ “Controls” page
(see "MTC+ "Controls" Screen" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
These cases could be related to:
• Vehicles headlight and/or rear light
(one or both of them) not visible in
the field of view of the camera.
• Heavy rainy weather.
• Heavy foggy weather.
• Snowing weather.
• Windshield dirt or impurities in
camera lens zone.
• Camera lens obstruction or clogging.
In all these cases, it will be driver’s
responsibility to avoid this glaring
by acting manually on the system,
switching off the high beam by means
of steering wheel multifunction lever.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The lighting system uses the same
high or low intensity headlamps LED,
respectively, for the DRL lights and
front position lights.
DRL lights will turn on when the
twilight sensor is in "DAY" mode, the
engine is running and the light switch
is in
or "AUTO" position.
If a turn signal is activated, the DRL
LED on the same side of the vehicle
will turn off for the duration of the
turn signal activation. Once the turn
signal is deactivated, the DRL LED will
light up again.
NOTE:
Depending on your Country’s
regulations, DRL lights may be turned
on and off.
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Bi-Xenon Headlight (for
headlights without AFS)
The gas-discharge (xenon) headlights
operate with an electric arc saturated
with Xenon gas under pressure,
instead of the incandescent filament.
The light produced is assuredly higher
compared to traditional light bulbs, in
terms of quality (brighter light) as well
as of the span and positioning of the
illuminated area.
WARNING!
If xenon headlamp replacement
is necessary, contact the Service
Network only: DANGER - RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
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“Full-LED” Headlight with AFS
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
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These headlamps combines the "FullLED" technology to the AFS (Advanced
Frontlighting System) adaptive
features, using a forward-facing
camera located on the windshield
behind the internal rear-view mirror.
"Full-LED" Technology
This technology allows having
headlights with a simpler construction
and a more compact size compared
to those equipped with traditional or
Xenon light bulbs.
Other advantages are:
• a clearer light beam, with a cool
white tone that allows a better
perception of the contrasts thus
making the night vision more
efficient and less tiring;
• a longer duration equivalent at least
to that of the vehicle;
• a reduced current consumption.
These features positively affect
some vehicle management economy
aspects by eliminating/reducing the
light bulb replacements and the fuel
consumption.
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AFS Features
The system is able to process signals
of onboard systems and subsequently
start up five strategic steps in the
following situations:
• "motorway beam";
• "country beam";
• "town beam";
• "adverse weather beam";
• "tourist beam" (for example in
countries with circulation on the
opposite side). In this case this
function must be activated via the
menu of MTC+ (refer to "MTC+
Settings" in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”).
The advantages offered by the AFS
system are perceived especially in case
of bad weather, fog and/or insufficient
road indications providing broader
illumination of the side zones, which
are normally left in the dark, and for
motorway driving.
This surely increases driving safety as
it offers less eye stress and increased
orientation for the driver and better
detection of other persons on the road
sides (pedestrians, bicycle riders and
motorcycle drivers). Furthermore, the
headlamps are suitable to prevent
glare, providing optimal lighting
when driving the car in a country with
circulation on the opposite side.
The table shows the light values (lux)
and the light flux (lumen) of AFS
headlights.
NOTE:
The values reported in the tables may
change depending on the destination
market of the car.
Lighting (at 25
m/27 yd)
Low beam
60 lux
Low beam
(low speed)
45 lux
Low beam
(high speed)
63 lux
Low beam
(wet road)
40 lux
High beam
155 lux
Light flux
Low beam
750 lm
Low beam
(low speed)
600 lm
Low beam
(high speed)
790 lm
Low beam
(wet road)
700 lm
High beam
1450 lm
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The system assures better visibility of
the road surface when driving in a
curve, steering, or in the event of road
deviations, optimizing vertical light
distribution according to the current
drive path.
The increased lateral illumination is
gained through a fixed bending light
or a cornering light (depending on
the market) elaborating information
about the steering angle, the vehicle
speed and the turn indicator.
The improved vertical illumination, in
case of fast acceleration and/or fast
deceleration, will assure the deeper
illuminated distance from the vehicle,
through a dynamical adaptation of
headlight vertical attitude.
NOTE:
• Each time the adaptive headlight
system is turned on, the headlights
adjustment will perform a selfregulation cycle.
• All AFS features are available only if
the vehicle is moving forward.
• "Adaptive Front Light" function can
be turned on or off using the MTC+
System, refer to "MTC+ Settings" in
section "Dashboard Instrument and
Controls" for further information.
AFS System Failure
In the event of AFS system unvailable,
the related warning light and message
will light up on the TFT display. Take
your vehicle to the nearest Center
of the Service Network as soon as
possible to check the system.
Automatic High Beam (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
The Automatic High Beam headlight
control system provides increased
forward lighting at night by
automating high beam control
through the use of the forward-facing
digital camera located behind the
rear-view mirror, which is the same
one used for example by the Lane
Keeping Assist - LKA system on vehicles
with ADAS systems.
This camera detects the environmental
luminosity, the headlamps of
oncoming vehicles and the tail lamps
of proceding vehicles in the front area.
In these cases system automatically
switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is
out of view.
Furthermore, the digital camera is
able to detect the urban areas and the
inhabited centers and to turn off the
high beams when driving near of one
of them.
The properly working for this feature
(if all the other conditions are met) is
ensured between 35 km/h (21.7 mph)
and 250 km/h (155 mph).
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Activation Mode
To activate Automatic High Beam
feature:
• Shift the multifunction lever onward
.
• Put the light switch in "AUTO"
position.
• Touch the "Controls" soft-key in the
lower part of the MTC+ display.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the "Auto
High Beam Assist" soft-key to turn on
the feature.
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Without ADAS
With ADAS
• Within 15 seconds, touch the "Auto
High Beam Assist" soft-key a second
time to turn it off.
After these steps, the green indicator
on the upper right side of the TFT
display comes on.
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NOTE:
• The function is enabled only if the
brightness sensor detects the right
lighting conditions and then switch
to low beam on.
• Broken, muddy, or obstructed
headlights and taillights of vehicles in
the field of view will cause headlights
to remain on longer (closer to the
vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other
obstructions on the windshield or
camera lens will cause the system to
function improperly.
High Beam with "Glare Free"
Feature (for headlight with
AFS)
The "Glare Free" system associated
with "Full-LED" headlamps assists the
driver during travelling on an off-city
road with not sufficient environmental
illumination allowing the high beam
use also with other traffic participants
without glaring disturbs.
The no glaring effect is obtained
through matrixes of LED that are
dynamically switched on and off in
order to create a shadow zone in
correspondence of each other traffic
participants lights (motor vehicles and
bicycles, as well), according to the
information about other vehicles’
lights coming from the forwardfacing digital camera located on
the windshield, behind the internal
rear-view mirror.
The no glaring system is a multishadow system, since it’s able to
create up to four light tunnels
simultaneously, each tunnel zone is as
large as the obstacle that should not
be glared.
The figure represents an example
of the car that is travelling in the
following scenarios:
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2
3
two vehicles ahead in the same
direction;
another vehicle that is
overtaking;
another vehicle proceeding in
the opposite direction.
The system is able to detect and react
to an oncoming vehicle starting from
a distance of about 400 m (400 yd), in
a couple of seconds. Instead, in case of
the preceding vehicles, the system is
able to detect and react in few seconds
starting from a distance of about 100
m (100 yd).
Activation Mode
The digital camera is the same used
for the automatic high beam, and like
automatic high beam also for "Glare
Free" feature it needs to be activated
by MTC+ "Controls" screen, touching
the "Auto High Beam Assist" soft-key,
as shown in the previous paragraph
"Automatic High Beams".
The "Glare Free" feature will be
engaged after the following actions:
• Engine run.
• Feature enabled by MTC+.
• Low beam on.
• Interior light switch in position
“Auto”.
• Multifunction lever in “High beam”
activated position.
The “Glare Free” feature will work if:
• The vehicle speed is equal or greater
than 35 km/h (21.7 mph) in the
engagement phase of the feature.
• Environmental brightness is not
sufficient for a safe and comfortable
drive.
• Traffic scenario out of urban context.
Once the system will be active,
there will be two indicators on the
instrument cluster, showed in the same
time: one blue and one green.
The green indicator indicates that the
"Auto High Beam Assist" feature is
activated on MTC+; the blue indicator
indicates that all or only some high
beam LEDs are physically on in that
moment.
When instead there is the needing
to switch off the whole high beam
module to obtain the no glaring
effect, on the instrument cluster there
will be just one indicator on: the green
one.
When the scenario allows the partial
or full use of high beam with no
glaring disturbance, the blue indicator
will appear again.
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NOTE:
• Some unpredictable conditions,
such as dirt, dust, film or any
other obstruction on camera lens
zone events could affect "Glare
Free" feature making it working
improperly.
• Heavy rainy and foggy weather could
affect system performance, leaving
the full beam switched on for longer
time than the nominal working
condition. This could cause a glaring
disturbance for other vehicles, to
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avoid this the driver has to switch off
the high beam manually.
• In phase of disengagement of the
feature, the minimum operating
speed is 25 km/h (15.5 mph).
• "Glare Free" feature proper
operation is guaranteed if vehicle
speed is less than, or at least equal to
250 km/h (155 mph).
Automatic High Beam/Glare Free High
Beams Failure
In the event of a failure on high beam
system (Automatic or Glare Free
equipped, as well), the related amber
warning light will light up on the TFT
display.
Take your vehicle to the nearest
Center of the Service Network as soon
as possible avoiding to use this system.
Fog Lights
The AFS headlights, in the "Adverse
Weather" mode also operate as
fog system device (see “Full-LED
Headlights with AFS” in this chapter).
The rear fog lights switch is built into
the lights switch.
To activate the rear fog lights, turn
the light switch to the low beam light
or "AUTO" position. Press the
lights switch
to turn on the rear
fog lights.
Multifunction Lever
Pressing again the lights switch
will deactivate the rear fog lights.
A dedicated telltale in the instrument
cluster illuminates when the rear fog
lights are turned on.
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NOTE:
After a key-off/key-on cycle, the
rear fog lights will NOT activate
automatically when turning on the low
beam
or "AUTO" headlights.
The rear fog lights will only turn on
by operating the lights switch as
previously described.
The multifunction lever controls
the operation of the turn signals,
headlight beam selection, overtaking
lights and windshield wiper and
washer (for this content see the
chapter “Windshield Wipers and
Washers” of this section).
The multifunction lever is fitted on the
left side of the steering column.
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High Beams and Flashing
To switch on the high beams with
the light switch in headlamp
or "AUTO" position, shift the
multifunction lever onward.
A related telltale
will illuminate
on the tachometer.
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever all the
way up or down until the stop trigger;
the left or right arrow on respectively
the speedometer and tachometer
instrument cluster, flashes to show
proper operation of the front and rear
turn signal lights.
To activate lane change function, tap
the lever up or down once, without
moving beyond the detent. The turn
signals (right or left) will flash three
times then automatically turn off. This
function is useful when overtaking or
changing lanes.
NOTE:
• If either light remains on and does
not flash, or flashes at a fast rate,
check for a defective outside light.
If an indicator on instrument cluster
fails while moving the lever, then the
turn indicator is probably defective.
• The message that a turn signal is on
will appear in the instrument cluster
and a continuous chime will sound
if the vehicle is driven more than 1.6
km (1 mile) with either turn signal
on.
By pulling the lever backward (toward
the steering wheel) you switch off the
high beams and switch on the low
beams.
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You can signal another vehicle with
your headlights by lightly pulling the
multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beams headlights
until the lever is released.
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Flashing occurs also with lights off if
the ignition switch is RUN position.
CAUTION!
The high beams can only be switched
on manually by pushing the
multifunction lever forward.
WARNING!
If the high beams are activated, they
will turn on automatically every
time the low beams are switched on
either manually or automatically. We
recommend therefore that you switch
them off when they are no longer
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necessary and every time the twilight
sensor deactivates the external lights.
Interior Lights
The interior and external approach
lights turn on and off when
entering/exiting the vehicle (see
"Illuminated Entry/Exit" in section
"Before Starting" for further
information).
The brightness of the lights can be
manually adjusted with the regulator
positioned beside the light switch
when the ignition switch is out of
OFF position, the light switch can be
in any position and the system is in
“NIGHT” mode (detected by the RLS
solar sensor).
To protect the battery, the interior
lights will turn off automatically 10
minutes after the ignition switch
has been shifted to OFF. This occurs
if the interior lights were turned
on manually or by opening a door.
The glove box light, share the same
characteristics excepting the boot
light.
Courtesy Dimmable Lights
The following dimmable courtesy
lights, can be set with the regulation
device:
• instrument cluster dials and display;
• dome light (front/rear);
• internal door handle LED;
• doors and steering wheel backlight
controls LED;
• front footrest light;
• front seats night lighting.
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Interior Lights Regulator (only without
AFS Headlights)
2nd
3rd
Stable position: allows
maximum brightness
set.
Stable position: allows
to switch on the main
and reading lights of
the front dome light.
Interior Lights Regulators (only with
AFS Headlights)
The regulation device rotates from
position “0” upward and back
downward performing stable and
dimmable positions.
This regulator switch has 4 different
positions:
0
Stable position: lower
(OFF) level of the internal
lighting.
1st
Dimmable position:
allows minimum to
maximum brightness
tuning of the
instrument cluster dials,
display, control switches
and MTC+’s backlight,
including all displayed
messages and night
lighting.
1st
2nd
3rd
The regulation devices rotate from
position “0” upward and back
downward performing stable and
dimmable positions.
The left regulator switch has 4
different positions:
0
Stable position: lower
(OFF) level of the internal
lighting.
Dimmable position:
allows minimum to
maximum brightness
tuning of the
instrument cluster dials,
display, control switches
and MTC’s backlight,
including all displayed
messages.
Stable position: allows
maximum brightness
set.
Stable position: allows
to switch on the main
and reading lights of
the front dome light.
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The right regulator has 2 different
positions:
0
Stable position: night
(OFF) lighting off.
1st
Dimmable position:
allows minimum to
maximum brightness
tuning of the front
dome light LED and the
night lighting.
Headlights Leveling (only
without AFS Headlights)
A correct headlights leveling is
crucial for the safety of the vehicle’s
occupants and of people in the street.
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Moreover it is included in the road
regulation law.
In order to obtain the best visibility
conditions while driving with
headlights on, the headlight beam
must be properly leveled.
Headlights leveling must be adjusted
at every change of the weight and
position of the passengers and/or of
the load carried.
An heavy load will weigh the vehicle
down and, as a consequence, the light
beam will be raised. In this case it is
important to adjust the beam to a
correct level using the right regulator
located on the side of the light switch.
The regulator has 3 different positions:
One or two people on the
0
front seats.
Four or five people in the
1
vehicle.
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2
Four or five people + load in
the boot.
During the regulation, the different
positions (0, 1 and 2) are visualized on
the TFT display.
turning the engine off, and will then
turn off gradually.
When the exterior lights are switched
on, the two night LEDs fitted on the
side of the buttons will light up to
facilitate use of the transmission lever
and the central console.
Dome Lights
The front and rear part of the dome,
include each a central and two reading
lights.
The central light automatically turns
on when one of the doors is opened
and turns off when the door is closed
(timed switching off). The light may be
switched on manually by pressing the
central button.
The reading lights are controlled by
the respective side buttons.
If they are turned on by pressing the
button, both central and reading lights
will stay on for about 10 minutes after
If one or more doors are opened, the
front and rear dome lights will turn
on for 27 seconds. If the door is closed
before this time, the lights will dim
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Hazard Warning Lights
and subsequently switch off after
about 3 seconds.
NOTE:
The dome lights will also turn on
by pressing the
or
button
for centralized doors unlock and
lock on the key fob RKE transmitter.
See "Illuminated Entry/Exit" section
"Before Starting" for further
information.
In the event of a collision causing
automatic interruption of fuel
supply, the dome lights switch on
automatically and remain lit for
approx. 15 minutes.
NOTE:
The sunroof controls and/or the
HomeLink controls (if equipped) can
be found on the front domelight.
Cargo Lights
To illuminate the cargo area there are
two lights inside the boot, one on each
side. These lights turn on when boot
lid is opened and turn off when it is
closed.
Button to Switch off Passenger
Compartment Lights
In addition to specific switches to
turn on and off the dome lights as
previously described, on the front
console there is a button that allows to
turn off all these lights.
Press the indicated button on the
central console to turn on the hazard
warning lights. The operation is
independent from the ignition key
position.
Press the button again to turn them
off.
When these lights are on, the direction
indicators, the related arrow indicator
on the instrument cluster and the
button itself will flash.
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NOTE:
When the hazard warning lights are
activated, the direction indicators
controls is disabled.
If boot lid is left open for a long time,
lights will turn off after 30 minutes to
save battery charge.
Integrated External Rear View
Mirror Lights
External mirrors are supplied with LED
turn signals integrated on the support.
The LED turn signal indicators flash
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simultaneously with the corresponding
turn signal lights in the front and rear
of the vehicle. Turning on the hazard
warning lights will also activate these
LEDs.
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Windshield Wipers and
Washers
The multifunction lever operates the
windshield wipers and washer when
the ignition switch is placed in RUN
or ACC position. The multifunction
lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
A windshield washer low fluid level
is indicated by the
warning light
and by the message on the instrument
cluster.
The external mirrors can be equipped
also with approach and courtesy LEDs,
lighting up when the vehicle entry/exit
lights are activated.
To refill the fluid, see "Maintenance
Procedures" in section "Maintenance
and Care".
Windshield Wipers
• Rotate the end of the multifunction
lever to one of the four settings to
activate the automatic intermittent
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setting (see "Rain Sensing Wipers"
paragraph in this chapter).
• For low speed wiper operation
(stable position "LO"): rotate the end
of the multifunction control lever
forward to the first trigger after the
intermittent setting.
• Rotate to the second trigger after the
intermittent setting for high-speed
(stable position HI) wiper operation.
• Rotate the end of the lever
downward to the "MIST" position
to activate a single wipe cycle. The
wipers will continue to operate until
you release the multifunction lever.
• To turn the wipers off rotate the
lever to "OFF".
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CAUTION!
• Turn the windshield wipers off when
driving through an automatic car
wash. The windshield wipers may be
damaged if the wiper control is left
in any position other than "OFF".
• In cold weather, always turn off the
wiper switch and allow the wipers to
return to the park position before
turning off the engine. If the wiper
switch is left on and the wipers
freeze to the windshield, the wiper
motor may be damaged when the
vehicle is restarted.
• Always remove any buildup of snow
that prevents the windshield wiper
blades from returning to the off
position. If the windshield wiper
control is turned off and the blades
cannot return to the off position, the
wiper motor may be damaged.
Rain Sensing Wipers
This feature detects moisture on the
windshield through an internal rear
view mirror integrated sensor, which
automatically activates the wipers.
Rotate the end of the multifunction
lever to one of four settings to adjust
the detection system.
First wiper delay position is the least
sensitive, and fourth wiper delay
position is the most sensitive. Third
position should be used for normal
rain conditions.
The rain sense wipers will
automatically change between an
intermittent wipe, slow wipe and a
fast wipe depending on the amount
of detected moisture sensed by a
particular area of the windshield. Place
the wiper switch in the “OFF” position
when you do not want to use the
automatic intermittent system.
The rain sensing feature can be
turned on and off using the MTC+
System, see "MTC+ Settings" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further information.
the vehicle is stationary and the
outside temperature is below 0°C, To
resume, set the automatic feature
on the multifunction lever, start the
engine and drive or wait until the
outside temperature rises above
freezing.
• Wipe inhibit with transmission in N
(Neutral) position: the rain sensing
feature will not operate when the
ignition is placed in the RUN position,
the transmission shift lever is in the
N (Neutral) position and the vehicle
speed is less than 8 km/h (5 mph). To
resume, set the multifunction lever to
the automatic function or move the
shift lever out of N (Neutral).
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Headlights On with Wipers
CAUTION!
• The rain sensing feature may not
function properly due to ice or dried
salt water on the windshield.
• Use on the windshield of RainX® or
products containing wax or silicone
may reduce rain sensor performance.
The rain sensing system has protective
features for the wiper blades and
arms. It will not operate under the
following conditions:
• Low temperature wipe inhibit: the
rain sensing feature will not operate
when the ignition is in RUN position,
When activating this function, the
headlights will light up approximately
10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on if the light switch is placed in
"AUTO" position. In addition, the
headlights switch off when the wipers
are turned off (position "OFF") if they
were previously turned by using this
function. Powering on Headlights
with wipers can be activated and
deactivated with the MTC+ System,
see "MTC+ Settings" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further information.
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Wipers Blades Maintenance
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When the wiper arms are in the rest
position it is not possible to check or
replace the blades (Service position)
as they are folded under the hood.
To service the blades it is necessary
to shift the multifunction lever to
“OFF” and the ignition switch to OFF
position.
Shift the control lever within 15
seconds to the "MIST" position
(forward rotation of the twist switch)
and release. The blades are brought in
a position enabling the opening of the
wiper arms and change of the blades.
It is possible to use the "MIST" position
for a maximum of 3 times within two
minutes, corresponding to different
the blades positions on the windshield.
When completed bring the ignition
switch in RUN: the arms will reposition.
If necessary move the multifunction
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lever to other required operating
positions.
WARNING!
Operate or service the wiper blades
without deactivating the wipers
(“OFF” position) leaving the ignition
switch in RUN can be dangerous for
the operator since the rain sensor
may suddenly activate the wipers.
Always use “Service” position for any
intervention on the wiper blades.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, push the end of the
multifunction lever inward (toward the
steering column) and hold it as long as
washer spray is desired.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper control is in the
automatic intermittent range, the
wipers will operate for two wipe
cycles after releasing the lever and
then resume the previously selected
intermittent interval.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper is turned off (OFF)
the wipers will operate for three wipe
cycles and then turn off.
WARNING!
• Do not start the windscreen washer
during the cold months until the
windscreen has warmed up. If it has
not warmed up, the liquid could
freeze on the glass and block your
view.
• Sudden loss of visibility through
the windshield could lead to a
collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid
sudden icing of the windshield
during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.
Head Windshield Washer Nozzles (for
versions/markets, where provided)
To avoid fluid freezing inside at low
external temperatures, the fluid supply
nozzles can be heated by internal
resistors.
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Interior Features
Electric Power Outlets
The vehicle is equipped with three
or four 12 Volt (13 Amp) electric
power outlets, one or two (if you use
as power outlet the socket of the
cigarette lighter) available for each
front seat, rear seat passengers and
one fitted in the boot.
In vehicles equipped with "Smoking
Kit" one of the front seat electric
power outlets is replaced with a
cigarette lighter.
All power outlets are supplied only
when the engine is started or the
ignition device set on ACC or RUN.
Power outlets are protected by a fuse.
Insert an accessory plug into the power
outlets to ensure proper operation.
Otherwise, check the matching fuse
integrity, see "Fuse Replacement" in
section "Maintenance and Care" for
further information.
CAUTION!
• Do not plug in accessories that
exceed the maximum power of 160
Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
• Power outlets are designed for
accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlets
as this will damage the outlet and
blow the fuse. Damages caused by
improper use of the power outlet
are not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this
type of outlet should be inserted
into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Replacing the fuses that protect
power outlets with others of higher
amperage, there is the risk of fire.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lids when the plug is not
used and while driving the vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may
cause an electric shock and failure.
WARNING!
High power consumption items
plugged into this outlet for long
periods may discharge the battery
and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
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Power Outlet inside the Cup Holder
Compartment
To access the power outlet inside the
cup holder beside the transmission
lever, press the cover as indicated to
open completely.This operation is not
necessary on version without access
cover. Remove the cigarette lighter (if
equipped) and use its socket as power
outlet.
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request for rear seat passengers (see
“Rear Seats” in this section).
CAUTION!
• Use light and shatterproof
containers.
• Do not forcefully push unsuitable
containers into the cup holders to
prevent damage to the containers.
• Do not store hot drinks.
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Power Outlets inside the Central
Console
To access the power outlet located
inside the glove box of the central
console you need to open the halflids as indicated in the following
paragraph.
Power Outlet inside the Boot
The power outlet is positioned on the
right side of the boot compartment.
Cup Holders for Front Passengers
The front cup holders are located
beside the transmission lever and may
be at sight or with access cover.
At Sight version without Power Socket
Cup Holders
Rear Power Outlets
A 12 V power outlet inside the armrest
between the seats, is available upon
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The vehicle is equipped with several
cup holders.
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At Sight version with Power Socket
To access the cup holder, push the
cover as shown in the picture and it
will open completely.
Version with Cover
By pressing the indicated button on
the central console, the half-lids will
rise completely enabling access to the
inner compartment where the two cup
holders are located.
To close one or both of the half-lids,
push them down to the locking
position.
Cup Holders for Rear Passengers
Two cup holders are available in the
front side of the rear seats central
armrest.
Version with Cover
The storage and passenger
compartment share the same air
conditioning even though you may
exclude the air conditioning of the cup
holder compartment by moving the
indicated button.
Multimedia Ports and Phone
Housing Compartment
Multimedia ports and the sliding
drawer for the phone are located
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inside the dashboard compartment
below the climate control panel. To
access this compartment check that
cup holder cover is closed, then push
the door as indicated in picture: it will
open completely.
If needed, gently pull out the drawer
until it stops at the very first position.
In case of emergency pull out the
drawer completely.
NOTE:
• To prevent damage to the sliding
mechanism, do not force the drawer
into the extracted position.
• Before closing the compartment
door, ensure that the drawer is fully
back in its seat.
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The AUX auxiliary port features:
• typical input impedance between
AUX-IN and AUX_REF: 13 Kohm;
• max. applicable voltage: 0.75 Vrms at
1 kHz;
• input compatible only with 3.5 mm
jack connectors (not included).
Any player with these characteristics
and analogue audio output (headset
output type) can be served by the
MTC+ System. The system can
recognise the connection to a player
outlet autonomously, by enabling
access to the audio functions
connected to this source.
This USB input
can be used
for data exchange and charge of
the connected source (refer to the
"Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC+)"
guide for further details).
Through this USB input is possible
to recharge the connected device
for about an hour from when the
ignition device is turned OFF ("Active
Charging" feature). When this feature
is enabled, the USB port will be
backlight.
In the dashboard compartment of
the central console there is also a SD
memory card input. Once inserted into
the slot, to extract it press lightly on
the card.
Another USB port is present for rear
seat passengers, inside the armrest
between the rear seats.
To access the USB port, open the
outside cover.
This USB port allow charging the
connected source.
Following conditions can create USB
inputs damage or malfunction:
• Usage of non-original lighting cables.
• Usage of defective rechargeable
devices (smartphone, tablet, mass
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storage devices or other generic USB
devices).
• ONLY insert media (eg., USB or SD
card), into your vehicle if it came
from a trusted source.
• Usage of damaged or defective
cables.
iPod® Connection
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An iPod® can be connected to the
system via USB and AUX ports by
means of a special cable (optional).
The MTC+ will then control the
following functions: play, pause,
fast forward, rewind, next track,
previous track, random or repeat
mode, selection and navigation of
playlist/genre/singer/album/Podcast.
CAUTION!
Do not leave your USB device, iPod® or
an external audio source in the vehicle
for extended period of time: extreme
temperatures and humidity can occur
in the vehicle.
Sun Visors
Sun visors can be folded to the front
and to the side of the vehicle. To move
the visor laterally, lower and release it
from its catch as indicated.
Removable Ashtray and Lighter
(optional)
The removable ashtray with cover for
front seats passengers can be inserted
inside the front cup holder.
The rear seat passengers can use the
removable ashtray by inserting it into
the rear doors pocket.
By lowering the visor you can access
the courtesy mirror with incorporated
light illuminating automatically (with
the ignition switch in RUN) by raising
the mirror protective cover. Before
raising the visor, close the mirror
cover.
A paper holder is fitted inside each sun
visor.
Cigarette Lighter Use
Pressing the central button activate
the cigarette lighter. After about
20 seconds the button returns
automatically to the initial position
and stops the heating: now the
cigarette lighter is ready for use.
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CAUTION!
After use, always make sure that the
cigarette lighter is switched off.
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WARNING!
• The cigarette lighter reaches high
temperatures. Handle it carefully and
do not allow children to use to avoid
risk of fire and injury!
• The cigarette lighter may not be
used as a power outlet.
Handholds and Cloth Hooks
Handholds are fitted above the
passenger doors. Once grabbed, they
will lower until the block position.
When released, a return spring will
bring them back to the original
position.
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Rear handholds also include a cloth
hook.
CAUTION!
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in
the map pockets.
iPad Holder (Genuine
Accessories)
Mesh Pockets
Front seats are fitted with map
pockets, on the rear of the seatbacks,
and accessible by rear passengers.
The Service Network can provide
you with all information about the
"Maserati iPad Holder" mounted
on the rear of the front seatbacks,
available in the “Genuine Accessories”
range.
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Cargo Area
WARNING!
To help protect against personal
injury, passengers should not be
seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for
load carrying purposes only, not for
passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity
The load carrying capacity of your
vehicle is shown on the vehicle
certification label positioned on the
driver’s side rear door pillar.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR),
both front and rear.
The GVWR is the total allowable
weight of your vehicle. This includes
driver, passengers, and cargo. The
total load must be limited so that you
do not exceed the GVWR indicated on
the label.
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The information indicated on the label
concerns passengers and luggage
loading operations.
Do not exceed the specified Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the
WARNING!
After loading the vehicle, before
driving, adjust the headlight beam
leveling using the specific regulator
(if available) as described in chapter
“Lights” in this section.
Improper weight distribution can
have an adverse effect on the way
the vehicle steers, handles and the
way the brakes operate.
Never drive with the liftgate
open. Exhaust gases can enter the
passenger compartment.
Do not arrange any luggage on
cargo area cover. In said position
luggage could not only impair
driver's view but also, in case of
collision or unexpected stop, it could
cause injury to all occupants.
load on the floor of the boot is 200 kg
(440 lb).
To load your vehicle properly, store
heavier items below and be sure you
distribute their weight as evenly as
possible.
Stow all loose items securely before
start driving as they could move during
the trip.
Light objects can be stored in the net
pocket on the right side of the boot
compartment.
To fasten heavy and bulky luggage
inside the compartment a luggage net
with hooks anchored to the floor is
available upon request. The hooking
eyelets of the net are positioned on
the floor and on the rear wall of the
boot compartment.
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The boot is the most suitable place to
load bulky and heavy objects onboard
the vehicle. The maximum allowable
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Folding the Short (40) Seatback Side
The short (40) seatback side fold down
easily by pulling tab between the
seatback and the side bolster.
• Wrap the belt around the seat back
of the folded seat and fasten the belt
buckle.
• Tighten the belt as much as necessary
to prevent the bag from moving.
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NOTE:
The Maserati Service Network can
provide you with information about
the available “Genuine Accessories”
for the boot compartment.
Folding the Long (60) Seatback Side
Press the red button located on the
front of the buckle using the free latch
plate and unlatch the plate from the
left-side buckle.
Loading with Rear Seatbacks
Folded Down
The 60/40 split-folding seatback of
the rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility.
The seatback folded down provides a
continuous nearly-flat extension of the
load floor able to accommodate large
sized equipment and objects (such
as the “Maserati Ski and Snowboard
Bag”) that may not fit with the normal
dimensions of the boot.
NOTE:
Both seat backs can be reclined
independently.
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Sky and Snowboard Bag Housing
To safely store the Ski and Snowboard
Bag:
• Tilt forward the short seatback side.
• Secure the rear hook of the bag to
the eyelet located on the rear wall of
the boot compartment.
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• Allow the belt to retract completely
into the retractor seat behind the
seatback.
• Unlatch the long (60) seatback side
pulling tab between the seatback
and the side bolster.
When the short or both seatbacks
are folded to the upright position,
make sure they are latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback
above the seat strap.
• Accommodate the head restraint in a
safe location.
• Partially fold down the long seatback
side and remove the head restraint
of the center seat, by pressing at the
same time the push buttons located
at the foot of the head restraint. In
this way it is avoided that the fully
reclined seat back touches the edge
of the central console.
WARNING!
Do not leave free the head restraint
of the center seat in the passenger
compartment: in the event of an
accident it could be dangerous for
passengers.
• Fully fold down the long seatback.
NOTE:
When the seatback is folded to the
upright position, reassemble the head
restraint of the center seat make
sure the seatbelt of the rear central
position is in the proper condition for
use (see “Occupant Restraint Systems”
in section “Before Starting”).
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WARNING!
• Make sure that the seatback is
securely locked into position. If the
seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide
the proper stability for child seats
and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious
injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the
vehicle with the rear seatbacks in the
folded down position should not be
used as a play area by children when
the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision.
Children should be seated and use
proper restraint system.
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Power Sunroof with
Sunshade (optional)
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The sunroof is power controlled and
can only be operated with the ignition
switch in RUN position.
It can slide lengthways and be raised
at the rear (tilting).
By opening the sunroof a front flap
rises automatically in order to deviate
the air flow.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk
of being thrown from the vehicle if
the sunroof is open. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make
sure all passengers are properly
secured too.
• Do not allow small children to
operate the sunroof. Never insert
fingers, other body parts, or any
object through the roof opening.
The sunshade can be opened
manually. However, the sunshade will
open automatically as the sunroof
opens.
The sunshade cannot be closed if the
sunroof is open.
WARNING!
• Improper use of the sunroof can
The power sunroof controls are
located between the sun visors on the
overhead console.
The right two buttons controls the
sunroof movement, whereas the left
button controls the lifting of the
sunroof for venting.
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be dangerous, even if it features
a finger-trap prevention system.
Before and during the sunroof
operation, always make sure that
passengers are not exposed to
the risk of injuries caused by the
moving sunroof or by personal
objects dragged or hit by the moving
sunroof.
• Never leave children in a vehicle with
the key fob RKE transmitter in the
passenger compartment.
CAUTION!
• In the event of rain, always close the
sunroof to prevent water infiltrations
from staining the fabric/leather
upholstery.
• Do not open the sunroof if there is
ice on it: risk of damage.
Slide Opening Sunroof
• Full automatic express opening
Press the right rear button for more
than half second and the sunroof will
open automatically regardless of any
previous position. The sunroof will
open fully and stop automatically.
During this operation, if any sunroof
button is pressed, the sunroof will
stop.
• Full or partial manual opening
To open the sunroof manually press
the right rear button for less than
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half second to move step by step the
sunroof panel.
Venting Sunroof
Press and release the left button,
and the sunroof will open to the
vent position. This is called "Express
Vent", and will occur regardless of
sunroof position. During this opening
operation, any movement of the
button will stop the sunroof.
Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction
in the opening of the sunroof
during express close operation. If an
obstruction is detected, the sunroof
will automatically retract. If this occurs,
remove the obstruction then press
the right front button and release to
express close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive attempts to close
in express mode the sunroof result
in pinch protect reversals, the fourth
attempt will be manual, with pinch
protect feature disabled.
Pinch Protect Override
If any obstruction (ice, debris, etc.)
prevents closing the sunroof, press the
right front button and hold for two
seconds after the reversal occurs. This
allows the sunroof to move toward the
closed position.
NOTE:
Pinch protection is disabled while
pressing the right front button.
Closing and Opening the Power
Sunroof with RKE Transmitter
and Ignition Off
When the ignition switch is in OFF
position, if the sunroof is open, it
can be closed together with the
windows by pressing the
button
on the RKE transmitter (refer to
"Power Windows" in section "Before
Starting").
• Press and release the
button.
• Press a second time the
button
and keep it pressed until the sunroof
is completely closed.
To open completely the sunroof from
the outside, press in the same way the
button on the RKE transmitter.
Wind Buffeting
and can be minimised. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open,
then open the front and rear windows
together to minimise the buffeting. If
the buffeting occurs with the sunroof
open, then adjust the sunroof opening
to minimise the buffeting.
Ignition Off Operation
The power sunroof controls will
remain active for up to approximately
ten minutes after the ignition switch is
in OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature. The
ignition system timing can be set using
the MTC+ System (see "MTC+ Settings"
in section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
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Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a
soft cloth to clean the glass panel.
NOTE:
To manually unlock the power sunroof
(if equipped), please contact the
Service Network.
Wind buffeting can be described
as the perception of pressure or a
helicopter-type sound. Your vehicle
may exhibit wind buffeting with
the windows down, or the sunroof
in certain open or partially open
positions. This is a normal occurrence
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HomeLink® (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
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HomeLink replaces up to three
hand-held transmitters operating the
automatic devices that open garage
doors and gates, enable/disable
the lighting or security systems.
The HomeLink® unit is powered by
your vehicle's 12 Volt battery. The
HomeLink® buttons that are located in
the overhead console designate the
three different HomeLink® channels.
The HomeLink® warning light is
located behind the buttons.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate
will open and close while you
are programming the universal
transceiver. Do not program the
transceiver if people, pets or other
objects are in the path of the door or
gate. Only use this transceiver with
a garage door opener that has a
“stop and reverse” feature. Do not
use a garage door opener without
these safety features. Call toll-free
1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet
at www.HomeLink.com for safety
information or assistance.
• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do
not run your vehicle in the garage
while programming the transceiver.
Exhaust gas can cause serious injury
or death.
Before You Start Programming
HomeLink®
NOTE:
HomeLink® is disabled when the
vehicle security alarm is active (see
"Vehicle security alarm" in section
"Before Starting").
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Be sure that your vehicle is parked
outside of the garage before you
begin programming.
For more efficient programming and
accurate transmission of the radiofrequency signal it is recommended
that a new battery be placed in the
hand-held transmitter of the device
that is being programmed to the
HomeLink® system.
Before starting programming it is
necessary to erase the standard codes
memorized on the HomeLink® device
during the production phase. To erase
such codes:
• place the ignition device in the RUN
position without starting the engine;
• press and hold the two outside
HomeLink® buttons (I and III) until
the warning light starts flashing
(after approximately 20 seconds);
• release the buttons.
NOTE:
• Erasing the standard codes
should only be performed when
programming HomeLink® for the first
time. Do not perform this operation
to program additional buttons.
• If you have any problems, or
require assistance, please call
toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the
Internet at www.HomeLink.com for
information or assistance.
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• Release immediately the Homelink®
button you want to program.
• Continue holding the hand-held
transmitter button until the warning
light starts flashing quickly; then
release the button.
The quick flashing light indicates that
the channel with the new frequency
has been acquired and programmed
correctly by the HomeLink® system.
System with Devices Provided
with Rolling Codes
Programming the Hand-held
Transmitters Manufactured after 1995
These devices can be identified by the
"LEARN" or "TRAIN" setting button
located where the hanging antenna
is attached to the garage door/gate
opener. It is NOT the button that is
normally used to open and close the
door.
The name and color of the button may
vary by manufacturer.
• Place the ignition device to the RUN
position without starting the engine.
• Place the hand-held transmitter 5
- 30 cm (1 to 3 inches) away from
the HomeLink® button you wish to
program.
• Simultaneously press the Homelink®
button you want to program and the
hand-held transmitter button.
NOTE:
The distance necessary between the
portable hand-held transmitter and
the HomeLink® in the vehicle depends
on the system you wish to program.
Probably it will be necessary to try
several times. Upon every attempt,
keep the setting position for at least
15 seconds before trying again.
Synchronising the Rolling Codes
At the end of the previously-described
programming, if the HomeLink®
has been programmed for a rolling
code system, it will be necessary to
synchronise it to ensure its correct
operation.
• Locate the "LEARN" or "TRAINING"
setting button of the opening motor.
Firmly press it and then release it. On
some garage door openers/devices
there may be a light that blinks when
the garage door opener/device is in
the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
NOTE:
You have 30 seconds to initiate the
next step after the setting button has
been pressed.
• Return to the vehicle and press the
programmed HomeLink® button for
two seconds and then release it.
• Repeat this operation a second time.
If the garage door opening device
activates, the programming/
synchronization phase is complete.
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NOTE:
If the garage door opening device
does not activate, press the button
a third time for two seconds and
then release it to complete the
programming/synchronization phase.
• To program the remaining two
HomeLink® buttons, repeat each step
for each remaining button. DO NOT
erase the channels.
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink®
Button
To reprogramme a channel that has
been previously trained, follow these
steps:
• Place the ignition device to the RUN
position without starting the engine.
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• Press and hold the desired HomeLink®
button.
• Without releasing the button
proceed with “Programming the
hand-held transmitters” from second
step and follow all remaining steps.
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System with Devices Without
Rolling Code
Programming the Hand-held
Transmitters Manufactured before
1995
• Turn the ignition device to the RUN
position without starting the engine.
• Place the hand-held transmitter 5
to 30 cm (1 to 3 inches) away from
the HomeLink® button you wish to
program.
• Simultaneously press and hold both
buttons until the warning light starts
flashing quickly; then release both
buttons.
The quick flashing light indicates that
the channel with the new frequency
has been acquired and programmed
correctly by the HomeLink® system.
NOTE:
The distance necessary between the
portable hand-held transmitter and
the HomeLink® in the vehicle depends
on the system you wish to program.
Probably it will be necessary to try
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several times. Upon every attempt,
keep the setting position for at least
15 seconds before trying again.
etc.). The hand-held transmitter of the
device may also be used at any time.
• Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink® button.
If the garage door opener/device
activates, programming is complete.
To program the remaining two
HomeLink® buttons, repeat each step
for each remaining button. Do not
erase the channels.
It is advisable to erase all channels
before you sell or turn in your vehicle.
To erase the channels press and hold
the two outside HomeLink® buttons (I
and III) until the warning light starts
flashing (after approximately 20
seconds).
The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
is disabled when the vehicle security
alarm is active (see “Vehicle security
alarm” in section “Before Starting”).
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink®
Button
To reprogram a channel that has been
previously trained, follow these steps:
• Place the ignition device to the RUN
position without starting the engine.
• Press and hold the desired HomeLink®
button.
• Without releasing the button
proceed with “Programming the
hand-held transmitters” from second
step and follow all remaining steps.
Using HomeLink®
To operate, press and release the
programmed HomeLink® button.
Activation will now occur for the
programmed device (i.e., garage door
opener, gate operator, security system,
entry door lock, home/office lighting,
Security
Troubleshooting Tips
If you are having trouble while
programming HomeLink®, here are
some of the most common solutions:
• Replace the battery in the original
hand-held transmitter.
• Press the LEARN button on the
garage door opener to complete the
training for a rolling code.
• Did you unplug the device for
programming and forgot to plug it
back in?
If you have any problems, or require
assistance, please call toll-free
1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at
www.HomeLink.com for information
or assistance.
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Radio Frequency Transmitter Regulatory Information
The "Regulatory Information" for
all the radio frequency and radar
devices can be consulted by accessing
the section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
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Air Conditioning Distribution
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Adjustable and fixed air vents allow
passengers to achieve the optimal
comfort conditions.
Fixed Air Vents
• The fixed vents under the dashboard
are aimed at ventilating the
lower part of the front passenger
compartment.
• The fixed vents, positioned on
the upper part of the dashboard,
beneath the windshield and above
the front part of the front door
panels are meant to guarantee the
demisting and defrosting of the
windshield and the side windows.
both sides of the MTC+ display, and
at the side ends of the dashboard.
They have the purpose of ventilating
the upper part of the passenger
compartment. There are also
adjustable vents placed at the rear
end of the central console. These
vents can be adjusted in vertical and
horizontal direction, by operating
on the central handle 1, indicated in
the following pictures. The rotor 2,
located near each vent, allows to
control the air flow.
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• The ventilation of the lower part of
the rear passengers compartment
is made by means of fixed vents
positioned under the front seats.
Adjustable Air Vents
• The adjustable vents are located
at the center of the dashboard, to
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NOTE:
In order not to obstruct the air
conditioning inlet, the defrosting or
the demisting function of the glass
surfaces, avoid covering vents with
clothing or other items.
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4 - Dashboard Instruments and Controls
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
MTC+ "Controls" Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
MTC+ Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Dashboard Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Analog Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Phone and Voice Controls on Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
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Instrument Cluster
The instrument cluster is divided
into three main areas displaying
information, signs and text and/or
icon messages.
A - Analogue speedometer. It
indicates the vehicle speed.
B - Analogue tachometer.
C - TFT display. In this area the
odometer display shows the total
distance covered by the vehicle.
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NOTE
The image shows the instrument
cluster before starting the engine.
Speedometer and tachometer
display the main warning lights
(see “Warning and Indicator Lights
on Analogue Instruments” in this
chapter). The other warning lights
are displayed on the TFT display
together with mode and drive
function indicators (see “TFT Display:
Warning/Indicator Lights of Set
Modes/Functions” in this chapter).
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls
Warning and Indicator Lights
on Speedometer
Following tell tales are displayed
on the speedometer, and related
messages are visible for 5 seconds
on the central sector of the display,
unless otherwise indicated (see “TFT
Display: Warning/Indicator Lights of
Set Modes/Functions” paragraph in
this chapter).
Gasoline
Diesel
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) is part of an onboard
diagnostic system that monitors
engine and automatic transmission
control systems.
Under normal conditions, this indicator
light should switch on when the
ignition switch is in RUN position and
switch off as soon as the engine is
started.
This is a sign of the indicator light
working properly. If the indicator
remains lighted up or switches on
while driving, there is a failure in the
fuel supply/ignition and emission
control systems.
The failure could cause high exhaust
emissions, loss of performance,
poor vehicle handling and high
consumption levels.
Under these conditions you can
proceed slowly without forcing the
engine or driving at high speeds. The
indicator light will switch off if the
problem is solved.
The error will be registered by the
system in any case.
CAUTION!
• When the ignition switch is in the
RUN position and if the indicator
light does not switch on or if it
switches on while driving, contact the
Service Network as soon as possible.
• Prolonged driving with the MIL on
could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect
fuel economy and drivability. If
the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
may occur. Immediate service is
required.
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Left Turn Signal Indicator Light
The indicator lights up when
the left direction indicators or
the hazard lights are turned
on.
The indicator light will flash at the
same frequency of the turn indicators
and is controlled by the stalk switch
lever.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the
vehicle drives for more than 1.6 km
(1 mile) with either turn signal on, a
continuous sound will alert the driver
to turn the signal off.
If the indicator flashes at a rapid ratel,
check for a defective exterior light
bulb.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Light
This warning light is connected
to the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS). Under normal
conditions, the warning light should
illuminate when the ignition switch is
in RUN and should go off as soon as
the engine is started.
If the warning light remains lit or
illuminates while driving, the pressure
of one or more tires is too low and a
message will be displayed.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
connected to the low tire pressure
monitoring light.
When the system detects a
malfunction, the monitoring light
and the related message will flash for
approximately one minute and then
remain lit.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle startups as long as
the malfunction lasts.
When the malfunction indicator lights
up, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure
correctly.
Please refer to "Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)" in section
"Driving" for further information.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Malfunction Warning Light
This light, and its related
message, indicate possible
malfunctions of the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS).
The light will turn on when the
ignition switch is in RUN position
and may stay on for 4 seconds. If
the ABS light remains lit or turns on
while driving, the Anti-Lock portion
of the brake system is not functioning
and requires service. However, the
conventional brake system will
continue to operate normally if the
warning light is switched off. If
the ABS light turns on while driving,
or if it does not switch on when the
ignition switch is in RUN position,
please visit as soon as possible a
Service Center in order to restore the
Anti-Lock brakes functions.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
The ESC activation/malfunction
indicator light on the
instrument cluster will display
when the ignition switch is in RUN
position.
It should switch off by starting the
engine.
If the light stays on with the engine
running, there is a malfunction in the
ESC system.
If the light still stays on after several
ignition cycles, and the vehicle has
been driven for several kilometers at
more than 48 km/h (30 mph) speed,
visit the Service Network as soon
as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and restored.
NOTE:
Each time the ignition switch is in RUN:
• The ESC OFF indicator light
and
the ESC activation/malfunction
indicator light illuminates
temporarily.
• The ESC system will be on, even if
it was turned off previously. The
ESC system will make buzzing or
clicking sounds when active. This is
normal; the sounds will stop when
ESC becomes inactive by solving
the problem that caused the ESC
activation.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light
This indicator notifies that the
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is disabled; the linked
message will be displayed.
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Warning and Indicator Lights
on Tachometer
Following tell tales are displayed
on the tachometer and related
messages are visible for 5 seconds
on the central sector of the display,
unless otherwise indicated (see "TFT
Display: Warning/Indicator Lights of
Set Modes/Functions" paragraph in
this chapter).
Start&Stop Active Indicator
This telltale indicates that
the engine has been switched
off automatically by the
Start&Stop system.
When the engine starts again, the
telltale will switch off.
If the telltale during an automatic
engine shutdown (AutoStop) phase
starts flashing, it will be necessary to
restart the engine normally with the
ignition device while holding down
the brake pedal.
See chapter “Normal Starting of the
Engine” in section “Driving” for
further information.
Rear Fog Light Indicator
This indicator lights up when
the rear fog lights are switched
on.
Gasoline
Diesel
High Beam Indicator
This indicator lights up when
the high beams are switched
on or when blinking.
Brake Indicator Light
This light monitors various
brake functions, including
brake fluid level and parking
brake engagement.
If the brake light illuminates the
parking brake may be engaged, the
brake fluid level mat be low or a
problem with the anti-lock brake
system (ABS) reservoir may have
occurred.
In all the above situations, a related
message will be displayed.
If the light still illuminates when the
parking brake has been disengaged,
and the fluid level is at the full mark
on the master cylinder reservoir, there
could be a brake hydraulic system
malfunction or a problem with the
brake booster detected by the ABS/ESC
system.
If this occurs, the light will remain lit
until the problem has been solved.
If the problem concerns the brake
booster, the ABS pump will run when
engaging the brake and a brake pedal
pulsation may be felt during each stop
of the vehicle.
Inefficiency of one of the dual brake
system cycle is indicated by the brake
warning light, which will turn on when
the brake fluid level in the master
cylinder has dropped below a certain
level.
The light will remain lit until the
problem has been solved. If a brake
failure occurs, visit the Service
Network as soon as possible in order
to check up the brake system. In the
event of an Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) failure, both the
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brake indicator light and the ABS light
illuminate.
Immediate repair of the ABS system is
required.
Functioning of the brake warning light
can be checked by turning the ignition
switch from OFF to RUN position.
The light should illuminate for
approximately 2 seconds.
The light should switch off unless the
parking brake is engaged or a brake
fault is detected. If the light does not
illuminate, have the light system
overhauled by the Service Network.
The light will also switch on when
the parking brake is engaged with
the ignition switch in RUN position.
This light only indicates the brake is
engaged but not the clamping force of
the parking brake to the wheels.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake
light on can be very dangerous.
Part of the brake system may have
failed, resulting in increased braking
distances and the risk of an accident.
Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible at the Service Network.
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Air bag Indicator Light
This light will illuminate for a
few seconds for a bulb check
when the ignition switch is in
RUN. If the light does not illuminate
while starting the engine, stays lit, or
switches on while driving, have the
system checked at the Service Network
as soon as possible.
In the latter case, the message will
remain displayed: to hide it, press
on the steering wheel right side.
See "Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) – Air bags" in section "Before
Starting" for further information.
WARNING!
If the warning light remains ON or if
it does not illuminate or illuminates
while driving, contact your Service
Network as soon as possible.
Right Turn Signal Indicator
This indicator lights up when
the right direction indicators or
the hazard lights are switched
on. The indicator will flash at the same
frequency of the turn indicators and is
controlled by the turn signal lever.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the
vehicle drives for more than 1.6 km
(1 mile) with either turn signal on, a
continuous sound will advise the driver
to turn the signal off.
If the indicator flashes at a fast rate,
check for a defective outside indicator
light bulb.
Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is in
RUN, the seat belt reminder
light will light up for a few
seconds as a bulb check.
During the bulb check, you will hear
an acoustic signal if one or both front
seat belts are unbuckled.
The SBR system monitors the condition
of the seat belt buckled and unbuckled
for all the passengers in the vehicle.
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The system visualizes this warning light
inside the tachometer and the state of
each seat belt represented by the same
symbol in red or green color on the
upper part of the TFT.
After the bulb check or while driving,
if driver or front passenger seat belt is
unbuckled, together with the acoustic
signal the seat belt reminder light will
light up.
WARNING!
Maserati urges you to use the seat
belts correctly fastened and adjusted
at all times. Correct use of the seat
belts can help reduce the risk of
serious injury in the event of an
accident. Do not pass seat belts over
sharp edges: they could tear. Do not
pin anything to the seat belts. This
could reduce their initial strength and
cause them to tear in the event of a
crash.
and sub-menus, running data, warning
lights and messages.
The different sectors of the display
layout are rendered in the following
picture.
3
4
5
1
Main area.
2
Selectable information (data,
time, outside temperature,
compass, etc.). When setting
the "Auto High Beam Assist"
feature, in the right portion
of this area is displayed the
respective indicator.
6
Position within the submenus
and scroll arrows (example: 1
of 5). There can be maximum 9
displayable submenu positions.
When the number of submenu
points exceeds 9, the points are
replaced by a numerical value
within the scroll arrows.
Menu Instruction (hideable).
TFT Display: Menus and
Settings
10
Shift lever position (P, R, N, D, M,
1, 2, 3...).
Gear shift indicator light and
paddle (if equipped).
Hard/soft suspension indicator
light.
Complete Odometer.
When operating, the TFT Display is
divided into sectors including menus
11
Fuel Gauge.
12
Engine Temperature Gauge.
Refer to "Occupants Restraint
Systems" in section "Before Starting"
for further information.
7
Main menu number and titles
with scroll arrows (the number
and the main menu title is
always visible while scrolling
the menu, and for the next
five seconds). In this area are
displayed also the icons of the
Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) system
that also represent the position
of the rear occupants inside the
vehicle.
Submenu Titles.
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9
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13* Reconfigurable quadrant for red
telltales.
14* Reconfigurable quadrant for
amber telltales.
15 Low beam headlights/position
lights.
16 Speed Warning indicator
(dynamic text).
17 NORMAL, SPORT and I.C.E.
modes indicator light.
18* Combined telltale of ACC,
LKA and HAS status. They are
displayed in the cluster when
one (or more) of these systems is
enabled and a different menu
from "Drive Assist" is displayed
in the main area.
19* CC and ACC status function.
20* Traffic Sign Assist icons:
conditioned and unconditioned
speed limit and/or overtaking
ban. See "Traffic Sign Assist TSA" in section "Driving" for
further details.
21 Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
failure warning light.
(*) See "TFT Display: Warning/
Indicator Lights of Set Modes/
Functions" in this chapter.
The display background may change
according to the type of message
displayed.
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• Blue colour: normal conditions.
• Yellow colour: low-critical warning.
• Red colour: high-critical warning.
directions to scroll upwards and
downwards the main menu titles.
The Main Screen area in sector 1
(Menu Information) will be updated
and the selected title will be shown in
sector 3 (Main Menu Title).
Press and release the switch ( ) to
enter the information screens or a
submenu. Keep the switch ( ) for
2 seconds to restore the selected/
visualized functions.
The selected sub-menu title will be
displayed in sector 4 (Submenu Title).
TFT Display: Main and
Submenu
Operate the controls on the right side
of the steering wheel to scroll, modify
and program the Main- and Submenu.
Press and release the multifunction
switch in the
and
arrow
Within a submenu, press and release
the switch in the
and
arrow
directions allow to scroll the menu.
Press the
button to return to the
main menu from an item of interest or
from an information screen.
When the driver selects a main menu
page and the Traffic Sign Assist (TSA)
feature on "Controls" page of MTC+ is
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set off (see "MTC+ "Controls" Screen"
in this section), main menu title, its
number and the scroll arrows will
disappear after two seconds.
When driver selects a main menu, if
the TSA feature is set on and a sign
and/or a speed limit icon is displayed
in the sector 20, only the main menu
number and the scroll arrows remain
displayed in the sector 3 left side.
TFT Display: Main Menu &
Submenu Content Overview
1. MAIN MENU
• View speed in km/h or mph
2. VEHICLE INFO
• Tire Pressure
• Transmission Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Oil Pressure
• Battery Voltage
• Maintenance
3. DRIVE MODE
• Drive Mode - Torque Distribution
- Powertrain status - ESC status Suspension stiffness status
4. DRIVER ASSIST
• Shows the status of any active driver
assist systems: CC, ACC and LKA.
Graphics in the main area of TFT
display only refer to ACC and LKA
systems
• LKA (LaneSense) status
5. FUEL ECONOMY
• Average, Range, Current gauge
6. TRIP
• Trip A: Average, Avg. speed, Elapsed
time, Distance
• Trip B: Average, Avg. speed, Elapsed
time, Distance
7. START&STOP
• Messages relating to the Start&Stop
function
8. AUDIO
• Information concerning audio status
according to current media source,
track and station.
9. STORED MESSAGES
10. VEHICLE SETTINGS
• Speed Warning: enables, disables or
sets the speed limit represented in
the dynamic icon on the TFT display
• Auto apply Off/On of the Electric
Parking Brake
• Passenger Air bag enable/disable
• Screen Setup
- Upper Left
- Upper Right
- Main Menu: Line 1
- Main Menu: Line 2
- Main Menu: Line 3
- MPH km/h Display On/Off
- Main Menu Navigation
- Outline Colouring
- Key-On Display
- Key-Off Display
- Defaults
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TFT Display: Messages on Main
Display Area
The main display area also displays
"pop up" messages. These pop up
messages fall into several categories:
• Five-Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions
occur, this type of message appears
on the main display area for
five seconds and then returns to
the previous screen. Most of the
messages of this type are then
stored (as long as the condition that
activated them remains active) and
can be reviewed from the "Stored
Messages" main menu item. Example
of this message type is the one shown
in the picture.
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• Unstored Messages
Unstored Messages This message type
is displayed until the condition that
activated the message is cleared (see
example in picture).
• Unstored Messages with Ignition
Switch in RUN
This message type is displayed until
the ignition switch is in RUN position.
An example of this message type is
the one shown in picture.
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• Five-Second Unstored Messages
When appropriate conditions occur,
this type of message appears on the
main display area for five seconds
then returns to the previous screen.
• Five-Second-displayed Navigation
Messages
When the navigation menu is
enabled on the MTC+, information
pop-ups will be displayed for 5
seconds while changing direction or
approaching a turning point.
On highway, the first pop up will be
displayed at 3.2 km (2 miles) from the
turn, on roadway, at 1.6 km (1 mile).
While approaching the turn, further
pop ups will be displayed starting at
400 m (437 yd) from the turning
point and the countdown to 0
meters.
While getting closer to a turn, the
sections referred to the distance
already travelled will switch off while
the ones referred to the distance yet
to be travelled will remain on.
NOTE:
• Popup boxes might take up the space
normally used to display main menu
items and relevant submenus.
• The distance indicated under the
road name is expressed in the unit of
measure set by the user.
1. MAIN MENU
Press and release the multifunction
switch in the
or
arrow
directions until this menu item is
displayed. Pressing and releasing the
switch ( ) will toggle the unit of
measure between km/h or mph.
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switch ( ) to display the selected
information.
• Tire Pressure
Indicates the pressure of each single
tire (see example below). Please refer
to "Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in section "Driving" for
further information.
Further to speed, the main area can
indicate three lines that can be set to
the same options and in the top right
or top left area. When these three
lines are present and turn-by-turn
navigation is on, main menu area
will automatically show navigation
information. For further details, please
refer to “Maserati Touch Control Plus
(MTC +)” guide.
Press and release the button to return
to the
main menu.
2. VEHICLE INFO
Press and release the switch in the
or
arrow directions until this menu
item is displayed.
Press and release the switch ( ) to
access the submenus.
Press and release the switch in the
or
arrow directions to scroll
through the following information
displays pressing and releasing the
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• Transmission Temperature
Displays the current transmission
temperature level.
• Oil Temperature
Displays the current engine oil
temperature level.
The gauge fill and telltale (if
applicable) are highlighted in red to
emphasise that the parameter is at a
critical level.
NOTE:
This strategy is also applicable in the
Transmission Temperature and Oil
Pressure information screen.
• Oil Pressure (Gasoline only)
Displays the current motor oil
pressure level.
• Battery Voltage
Displays the current battery voltage.
• AdBlue Level (Diesel only)
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Displays both the level of reducing
agent AdBlue® contained in the tank
located in the luggage compartment
and, if there is the need to refuel, the
remaining range.
For details on refilling or top-up, see
chapter “Adding reducing agent
AdBlue® (Diesel only)” in section
“Driving”.
Press and release the
button to
return to the main menu.
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Diesel
• Maintenance (service)
Displays mileage and days remaining
to the execution of scheduled
maintenance service.
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For any color-coded components, color
depends on settings of:
• ESC: identified by wheel color.
• PowerTrain: identified by engine +
transmission unit color.
• Suspension
: identified by the color
of the four shock absorbers.
3. DRIVE MODE
Press and release the switch in the
or
arrow directions until this
menu item is displayed. The screen
graphically shows the Drive Mode:
I.C.E., NORMAL, SPORT and
(Suspension) set by the user through
the relevant controls.
The display main area will show
vehicle image with parameters and
color-coded components affected by
the selected drive mode.
The image will show the following
parameters:
• selected drive mode (in the example
shown: I.C.E.);
• torque distribution percentage
indicated under the arrow in front of
the wheels (on AWD version only).
For every drive mode, function (ESC,
PowerTrain and Suspension) and color
of the components shown are matched
as follows:
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NOTE:
To set drive parameters according to
own needs and path, refer to chapter
"Drive mode" in section "Driving".
Press and release the
button to
return to the main menu.
4. DRIVER ASSIST
Press and release the switch in the
or
arrow directions until this
menu item is displayed.
• Active Driver Assist System
The screen graphically shows current
status of driver assist systems: the
figure shows an example with ACC
engaged and HAS set.
turning on the function via MTC+
system soft-key and by changing your
selection in the dedicated submenu.
The setting chosen will latch over key
cycles.
NOTE:
To set these systems, see chapters
"Adaptive Cruise Control - ACC",
"Highway Assist - HAS" and "Lane
Keeping Assist - LKA" in section
"Driving".
Press and release the
button to
return to the main menu.
• LKA (LaneSense) Status
Vehicle is delivered with LKA in off
state set on MTC+ system, page
"Controls".
You can enable LKA in the ”Visual”
only or "Visual & Haptic" mode by
5. FUEL ECONOMY
Press and release the switch in the
or
arrow directions until this menu
item is displayed.
The screen will display the following:
• Current Fuel Economy in L/100km or
MPH
Shows the instantaneous fuel
economy. During AutoStop stage
performed by the Start&Stop system
(see "Normal Starting of the Engine"
in section "Driving"), a dash will be
displayed instead of the value.
• Range in km or miles
Shows the range since the last fuel
average reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the
display will read "Reset" or show
dashes for two seconds.
Then, the history information will
be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average
reading before the reset.
• Fuel Economy Average in L/100km or
MPH
Shows the average fuel economy
since the last reset.
Press the multifunction switch ( )
for 1 second and release it to reset
the "Fuel Economy Average".
When the fuel economy is reset, the
display will read "Reset" or show
dashes for two seconds.
Then, the history information will
be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average
reading before the reset.
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Press and release
the button to
return to the main menu.
6. TRIP
Press and release the switch in the
or
arrow directions until this menu
item is displayed.
For each of the "Trip A" and "Trip B"
sub-menus the screen will display the
following:
• "Distance" traveled in km or miles.
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Shows the total covered distance
since the last reset.
• "Average" consumption in l/100km or
MPG.
Shows the average fuel consumption
since the last reset.
• "Average" speed in km/h or MPH.
Shows the average speed since the
last reset.
• "Elapsed Time"
Shows the total time of travel since
the last reset in "hours:minutes:
seconds." Elapsed Time will
increment when the ignition switch is
in the RUN or START position.
Press the multifunction switch ( ) for
1 second and release to reset "Trip A"
or "Trip B".
"Trip B" is reset after each key on/key
off cycle.
Press and release the
button to
return to the main menu.
7. START & STOP
Press and release the switch in the
or
arrow directions until this menu
item is displayed.
With the ignition device in RUN
position, the screen will display the
status of the function (see example
in picture). To change the status of
the function, please see chapter
"Automatic Start&Stop System" of
section "Driving".
8. AUDIO
Press and release the switch in the
or
arrow directions until this menu
item is displayed.
The display will show the audio status
(source and current audio track) as set
on the MTC+. It is possible to display
5 lines of 15 alphanumeric characters.
Displays Audio Statuses are:
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• AM: Station Number, provided with 2
info lines;
• FM: Frequency, provided with 2 info
lines;
• DAB (digital radio) where available:
number and station name, artist,
song;
• BTSA Bluetooth: folder, album, artist,
song;
• USB (Audio): USB, album, artist,
current track or, if available, previous
track, current track and next track;
• USB: older, previous track, current
track and next track;
• SD Card (Audio): album, artist,
previous track, current track and next
track;
• SD Card: folder, previous track,
current track and next track;
• AUX: name of source, “Device
Connected” text;
• No Signal: "No Signal Available" text;
• Mute: symbol "Mute", the lines
remain those displayed before the
command "Mute".
The different reception modes are
identified by symbols, shown on the
display above the info lines. The chart
indicates their meaning.
AM
FM
AUX
SD
DAB (where available)
Settings” in this section). On display,
said details shall temporarily replace
the ones on media source in use.
Press and release the
button to
return to the main menu.
9. STORED MESSAGES
Press and release the central switch in
the
or
arrow directions until
this menu item is displayed.
The system will either display the
number of the stored messages (if any
available) or “No Stored Messages” as
shown in picture.
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USB
• Many signals
• Signal not available
BTSA
App
Audio mute
• Phone Call Details
The display will show the information
on incoming call if this feature is
checkmarked on MTC+ (see “MTC+
Press and release the switch in the
or
arrow directions to scroll the
stored messages.
When the number of messages
exceeds 9, the submenu points will
be replaced by a numerical value
indicating the message number. Press
and release the switch ( ) to view the
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selected message (see example in the
picture).
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Press and release the
button to
return to the main menu.
10. VEHICLE SETTINGS
With ignition switch in RUN position
and vehicle stopped, press and release
the switch in the
or
arrow
directions until this menu item is
displayed.
Press and release the switch ( ) to
access the submenus.
Scroll with the switch in the
or
arrow directions to view the selectable
items:
• Speed Warning
• Electric Parking Brake
• Passenger Air bag (if equipped)
• Screen Setup
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NOTE:
• In order to modify the status of
electric parking brake, please see
chapter "Parking Brake" in section
"Driving".
• In order to modify the status of
passenger air bag, please see
paragraph "Passenger's Air bag
Deactivation" in "Supplemental
Restraint Systems – Air bag" in
section "Before Starting".
TFT Display: Example to modify
the "Speed Warning" status
Press and release the switch ( ) once
again to view the related options:
"Off" is the default status.
NOTE:
• Minimum set speed: 30 km/h (18
mph).
• Maximum set speed: 280 km/h (174
mph).
When the vehicle is in motion (above 8
km/h – 5 mph) this function is available
and displayed in the list of "Vehicle
Settings" menu.
Scroll with the switch in the
or
arrow directions to view the selectable
items.
Press and release the switch ( ) to
select "Speed Warning".
Scroll with the switch in the
or
arrow directions to view the selectable
options.
Speed values are in loop, keeping the
switch pressed in the
or
arrow
directions will increase scroll speed.
Press and release the switch ( ) to
select the option. A check mark will
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remain next to the previously-selected
item until a new selection is made.
A setting saved notification appears
as a popup for 2 seconds and a white
telltale indicating the set speed limit
will appear on display.
Then the display will show the last
modified item.
When the set speed is exceeded, the
driver is alerted by an acoustic signal
and the telltale indicating the speed
limit becomes amber.
A pop-up message indicating that the
limit has been exceeded will appear on
display.
The pop-up message and the telltale
will be displayed for 5 seconds then
system will return to the previous
screen.
SCREEN SETUP
After having entered the "Vehicle
Settings" menu, press and release
the switch in the
or
arrow
directions until this menu item is
displayed. Press and release the switch
( ) to access the available items for
this submenu.
If the vehicle exceeds 8 km/h (5 mph),
this feature is unavailable and the
main screen shows possible options in
grey (not activable).
Operate this function with the vehicle
stopped and transmission in P (Park)
position.
In order to enter a function, press the
switch ( ) as shown in the picture.
The following directory shows the
items available in the "Screen Setup"
submenu:
Upper Left
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temperature (default: Upper
Right)
• Date
• Time
• Time/Date (default: Upper Left)
• Range to Empty
• Average L/100km or km/L (or MPG)
• Current L/100km or km/L (or MPG)
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
Upper Right (example in picture)
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temperature (default: Upper
Right)
• Date
• Time
• Time/Date (default: Upper Left)
• Range to Empty
• Average L/100km or km/L (or MPG)
• Current L/100km or km/L (or MPG)
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• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
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Main Menu: Line 1 (only displays in
Main Menu)
• None (default status)
• Compass
• Outside Temperature
• Date
• Time
• Time/Date
• Range to Empty
• Average L/100km or km/L (or MPG)
• Current L/100km or km/L (or MPG)
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Audio
Main Menu: Line 2 (only displays in
Main Menu)
• Same configurable options as Line 1
Main Menu: Line 3 (only displays in
Main Menu)
• Same configurable options as Line 1
MPH km/h Display (instruction line)
• On
• Off
Main Menu Navigation
• On
• Off
Outline Colouring
• On
• Off
Key-On Display
• On
Off
• Of
Key-Off Display
• On: Trip summary
• Off: screen with Maserati logo and
trident
Defaults
• Restore
• Cancel
Scroll with the switch in the
or
arrow directions to view the selectable
items (in the example "Time" is
selected). A check mark will remain
next to the previously-selected item
until a new selection is made.
Press and release the switch ( ) to
select an item. The notification of
setting saved appears as a popup for 2
seconds, then the display will show the
last-modified item.
Press and release the
button to
return to the “Screen Setup” submenu.
"Screen Setup" submenu parameters
set by the user as the ones to be
displayed are also indicated in the top
part of the MTC+ (see example in the
figures).
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function is set to "Off", the navigation
information will not be displayed.
If the "Outline Colouring" is set to
"On", the TFT side edge of engine
temperature and fuel gauge indicators
will change color depending on the
selected Drive Mode:
• SPORT: green (example shown in
picture);
• I.C.E.: light blue;
If it is set to "Off", the color/Drive
Mode combination is not active and
the edges will remain "NORMAL"
Drive Mode color.
As for the instruction line "MPH km/h
Display", you can either select to
display it in sector 6 or not ("Off"
option). In the latter case, the function
of changing units remains in any case
active.
If the "Main Menu Navigation" is set
to "On", navigation information will
be displayed in the main area of the
display only if a destination has been
set on the navigator of the MTC+. If
"Key-On Display" and "Key-Off
Display" items allow user to set display
during vehicle key-on and off.
"Key-On Display" is normally set to
"On". When entering the vehicle,
after the welcome screen, the display
will show the information concerning
engine starting sequence. While if
it is set to "Off" (example shown in
figure), the display will show the
information displayed before last
vehicle key-off.
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When engine is started and ignition
device is pressed to stop it, it is
possible to set "Key-Off Display", "On"
or "Off" to obtain the following
display settings:
• "On": Trip summary screen (Trip B is
reset after each key-on/key-off cycle);
• "Off": screen with Maserati logo and
trident.
The "Defaults" item of "Screen Setup"
submenu allows restoring Maserati
factory settings.
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TFT Display: Warning/Indicator Lights of Set Modes/Functions
Display sections indicated in the
figure show warning/indicator
lights concerning all selected
driving functions and all set
functions/systems.
The relevant messages will be
indicated within the main area
for five seconds, unless otherwise
specified. Fault messages will be
stored under “Stored messages”.
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Charging System Warning Light
This warning light shows the
status of the electrical charging
system. If the light stays on or
comes on while driving, turn off some
of the vehicle's non-essential electrical
devices or increase engine speed (if at
idle). If the charging system warning
light remains on, it means that the
vehicle is experiencing a problem
with the charging system. Require
IMMEDIATE service at the Service
Network. If jump starting is required,
refer to “Jump Start Procedures” in
section “In an Emergency”.
Transmission Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light and the
related message indicate
that the transmission fluid
temperature is rising.
If this warning light turns on, safely
pull over and stop the vehicle. Then,
shift the transmission into P (Park)
and run the engine at idle until the
temperature drops and the light
switches off. If the problem persists,
contact the Service Network.
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CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the
transmission temperature warning
light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or failure.
WARNING!
If the transmission temperature
warning light is illuminated and
you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could
cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
Engine Temperature Warning Light
This warning light notifies
when the engine is overheated.
If the temperature reaches
critical levels and the gauge displayed
in sector 12 turns red, this warning
light under the engine temperature
gauge indicator will illuminate
in red color combined with the
related message on display. When
the temperature is reaching the set
threshold an acoustic signal will be
heard.
If the warning light switches on while
driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it
off. Also, shift the transmission into
N (Neutral) and idle the vehicle. If
the temperature does not return to
normal, immediately turn the engine
off and contact the Service Network
Check "Engine Overheating" in
section "In an Emergency" for more
information.
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Under normal conditions, the
warning light illuminates when
the ignition device is turned
to RUN and goes off as soon as the
engine is started.
If the warning light stays or turns on
while driving, the engine oil pressure
is too low. The warning light is
combined with a displayed message
and an acoustic signal that will last 4
minutes. In this case, turn the engine
off immediately and carry out the
necessary checks.
Do not operate the vehicle until the
problem has been solved. This light
does not indicate the oil level. The
engine oil level must be checked with
the dipstick located under the hood
(see “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care”).
If the problem persists, contact the
Service Network.
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Engine Oil Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that the
engine oil is overheated. The
warning light is combined
with the related displayed message.
In this case, drive carefully until the
temperature drops back to normal
level and the warning light turns off.
If the problem persists, contact the
Service Network.
WARNING!
After battery disconnection event,
the warning light may be on. In this
case, start the engine and perform a
steering wheel stroke to bottom in
both senses.
If the problem persists, contact the
Service Network.
Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
(Gasoline only)
This warning light and the
related displayed message,
indicate a low engine oil level.
The engine oil level must be checked
with the dipstick fitted under the hood
(see “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care”).
Catalyst Over Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light, and the
related message, light up if the
engine runs irregularly with
consequent high temperature in the
exhaust system.
Electric Power Steering Failure
Warning Light
This warning light, and the
related message, illuminate
when the electric power
steering is not operating and needs
service.
If the warning light is on, steering
assistance may be not available.
• If the warning light is accompanied
WARNING!
by the message "Catalyst Temp
Getting Hot Reduce Speed": the
temperature of the catalytic
converters is too high. The driver
must slow down immediately until
the warning light turns off.
• If the message "Catalyst Temp Hot
Stop Safely Wait To Cool" appears
after decelerating: the temperature
in the catalytic converters has
reached a dangerous level and
the catalytic converters could be
damaged. Drive slowly to the
nearest Service Network.
• If the light turns on permanently 3
times the engine will stop. It will be
possible to restart the vehicle only
after a key-off / key-on cycle. Then
slowly drive to the nearest Service
Centre.
• Maserati declines all responsibility
for whatever damage deriving from
non-compliance with the above
mentioned warnings.
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Door Ajar Indicator
This indicator illuminates on
when one or more doors are
ajar. The indicator will show
which door is ajar. When one or more
doors are open, a related message will
be displayed if the vehicle is running at
a speed of 8 km/h (5 mph) or faster.
Boot Lid and Hood Ajar Indicators
These light indicators will
illuminate to indicate that the
boot lid and/or hood are ajar.
When the boot lid or the hood
is open, a related message will
be displayed besides the light if
the vehicle is running at speed 8 km/h
(5 mph) or faster.
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Low Fuel Indicator
When the fuel level reaches
approximately 16.0 litres (3.5
UK gal) this light under the
fuel gauge indicator will turn on, and
remain on until fuel is added together
with the related message. In this
condition the color indicating the
quantity of fuel in the tank, inside
the indicator on display, will go from
white to amber.
Refer to "Refuelling" in section
"Driving" for fuel filling.
Windshield Washer Low Fluid
Indicator
This indicator will illuminate
for 5 seconds to indicate a
low level of the windshield
washer fluid. A related message will be
displayed.
See “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care” for
fluid filling.
Headlight Aiming System Failure
Warning Light
This warning light, and the
related message, indicate
a failure of the horizontal
levelling or electromechanical
swivelling of the headlight system.
Please contact the Service Network to
check the system.
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Advanced Frontlighting System (AFS)
Failure Warning Light
This warning light and the
related message light up to
report a failure of the AFS
system.
Contact the Service Network as soon
as possible.
Automatic High Beam Failure Warning
Light
This warning light and the
related message light up
to report a failure of the
automatic high beam headlights.
Contact the Service Network as soon
as possible.
Suspensions Failure Warning Light
This warning light and the
related message turn on while
driving if there is a failure of
the Skyhook suspension system.
Please contact the Service Network to
check the system.
Ice Hazard Indicator
When the external
temperature falls below 3°C
(38°F), the temperature value
blinks for a few seconds, the warning
light turns on, a message is displayed
and an acoustic signal is triggered
to warn the driver of the risk of icy
roadbed.
Under such conditions, we recommend
using the I.C.E. drive mode (see
"Automatic Transmission" in section
"Driving") drive carefully and slow
down as the grip of the tires may be
significantly reduced.
The warning light flashes for 5
seconds and switches off when the
temperature reaches 6°C (43°F) or
higher.
Brake Pads Wear Warning Light
This warning light and the
related message indicate that
the brake pads have reached
their wear limit.
Please contact the Service Network to
have them replaced.
Electric Parking Brake Failure Warning
Light
This warning light and related
message illuminate when
there is an EPB system failure.
The failure could also completely or
partially block the vehicle because
the parking brake could remain on
even after it has been automatically
or manually disengaged though its
controls.
If it is still possible to use the vehicle
(parking brake not engaged) drive
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to the nearest Service Network
and remember to perform each
operation/command during which the
electric parking brake does not work.
Start&Stop Disable Indicator
This indicator illuminates
when Start&Stop is turned off
through the main menu item
“Start&Stop”, via the controls located
on the right side of the steering wheel,
or through the button on the central
console or through the relevant
soft-key of the MTC+. See chapter
“Automatic Start&Stop System”
of section “Driving” for further
information.
Start&Stop Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
when there is a failure in the
Start&Stop system. Switch the
engine on or off using the normal
procedure with the ignition device
START/STOP and have the vehicle
checked at a Service Network.
Scheduled Maintenance (Service)
Indicator
This indicator illuminates
and a message flashes on the
display after an acoustic signal
to indicate that the next scheduled
maintenance is due or has already
overdue.
Unless reset, the indicator and
message will continue to display each
time you cycle the ignition to the RUN
position.
To turn off the message temporarily,
press and release the
button on
the steering wheel. To reset the service
indicator system, please visit a Service
Centre.
Passenger's Air bag Deactivated
Indicator (if equipped)
This warning light switches
on when the passenger's
airbag is deactivated. See
"Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Airbags" in section "Before
Starting" for further details.
Wait to Start Indicator (Diesel only)
This indicator will turn on
when the ignition device is first
turned to the RUN position.
Wait until the Wait to Start
indicator turns off to start the engine.
Refer to "Normal Starting of the
Engine" in section "Driving" for
further details.
water from the fuel filter to prevent
engine damage.
Contact the Service Network for
inspection and draining of the fuel
filter.
CAUTION!
The presence of water inside
the fuel system can damage the
injection system and cause engine’s
malfunction. If the
warning
light turns on, you shall contact the
Service Network as soon as possible to
have the fuel filter cleaned. If, after a
refueling, the
warning light turns
on, some water could have entered
the fuel tank: in this case, turn off the
engine immediately and contact the
Service Network.
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Low AdBlue® Indicator (Diesel only)
This indicator will turn on to
indicate the AdBlue® is low (for
more details see paragraph
"Messages Concerning the AdBlue®
Injection System (Diesel only)" in this
chapter.
Water in Fuel Indicator (Diesel only)
It indicates there is water
detected in the fuel filter. If
this light remains on, DO NOT
start the vehicle before you drain the
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ADAS Status Indicators
When you are not viewing
the "Drive Assist" page, the
indicators at top left-hand side
of the display indicate status
of individual ADAS system or
the combination of them (see
examples).
For further details, refer to "Adaptive
Cruise Control - ACC", "Lane Keeping
Assist - LKA" and "Highway Assist HAS" in section "Driving".
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off
This warning light informs the
driver that Forward Collision
Warning (FCW) is disabled.
This might occur when front sensor
and/or the ACC/FCW system sensors are
malfunctioning and need cleaning or
servicing and when ACC/FCW system
is not available due to a system error
(for further details, refer to "Adaptive
Cruise Control - ACC" in section
"Driving"). This warning light will light
even when the activation of another
driver assistance feature or drive mode
(such as " – ESC OFF") disables the
FCW.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Fault
This warning light informs that
FCW is in fault state. If this
occurred together with other
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specific messages, could mean that
a system fault requiring servicing at
the Service Network. It is nevertheless
possible to drive the vehicle without
using this function (for further details,
refer to "Forward Collision Warning FCW" in section "Driving").
AWD Failure Warning Light (AWD
version only)
This warning light turns on to
indicate a fault of the AWD
system otherwise a fault or
overheating due to excessive wheel
spin. Contact the Service Network as
soon as possible, and avoid using the
vehicle in heavy duty conditions.
Set Passive Speed Limit
This warning light indicates the
passive speed limit set via the
controls on the RH side of the
steering wheel (for further details,
refer to "TFT Display: Menus and
Settings" in this chapter).
Passive Speed Limit Exceeded
This warning light informs the
driver that the speed limit that
was set has been exceeded.
Stiff Suspension Setting Indicator
This indicator light indicate
that the stiff suspensions
program ("S") is on. For further
details, refer to "Drive Mode" in
section "Driving".
Set Drive Mode Indicator
Drive mode set by the driver
through the controls on central
console is displayed above the
transmission lever indicator (example
in picture: NORMAL). For further
details, refer to “Drive Mode” in
section "Driving".
Cruise Control (CC) Ready or Canceled
This white light indicator will
illuminate when the CC is
ready to be set (with 3 dashes
below) and, once it sets, when it is
temporarily canceled (set speed in
white below). For further information,
check "Electronic Speed Limiter and
Cruise Control” in section "Driving".
Cruise Control (CC) Set
This green light indicator will
illuminate with the set speed
when the CC is set and in driver
override. For further information,
check "Electronic Speed Limiter and
Cruise Control" in section "Driving".
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Speed Limiter (SL) Indicator
This white or green light
indicator will illuminate when
the SL function is on, or set and
in driver override (with green
set speed below) or temporarily
canceled (with white set speed
below). For further information, check
“Electronic Speed Limiter and Cruise
Control” in section “Driving”.
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Fault
This warning light on indicates
that the LKA system is in fault.
If the warning light and the
relevant message do not go off after
a few manoeuvres and eventually
an ignition cycle, contact the Service
Network.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready
or Canceled
This white warning light
indicates that the ACC is ready
to be set (with 3 dashes below)
and, once it sets, when it is temporarily
canceled (set speed in white below).
For further details, refer to "Adaptive
Cruise Control - ACC" in section
"Driving".
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set
This green warning light with
below the set speed turns on
when the ACC is set (for further
details, refer to "Adaptive Cruise
Control - ACC" in section "Driving")
and vehicle will keep set speed.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault
This warning light turns on
when ACC is not operating
or needs servicing, For further
details, refer to "Adaptive Cruise
Control - ACC" in section "Driving".
Blind Spot Assist (BSA) Failure
Warning Light
This warning light and related
message light on to report a
failure of the BSA system. As
consequence, on vehicles equipped
with ABSA also this latter will be not
working or malfunctioning.
Contact the Service Network as soon
as possible avoiding to use this system.
Speed Limiter (SL) Failure Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates
when SL system is not
operating or needs servicing.
Contact the Service network as
soon as possible avoiding to use this
system.
further details, see "Lights" in section
"Understanding the Vehicle".
Automatic High Beam On Indicator
This indicator turn on when
the 2Auto High Beam Assist"
feature is set on MTC+ (see
"MTC+ Settings" in this section).
Gear Shift Indicator Light
This indicator lights up to
indicate gear shift change
in order to optimise fuel
consumption.
See "Drive Mode" in section
"Driving" for further
information.
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Service AWD System Message (AWD
version only)
The message on the TFT display will
illuminate when all-wheel drive
feature requires service. For further
information refer to "All-Wheel Drive"
in section "Driving".
Headlight On Indicator
This indicator will illuminate
when the position lights or
headlights are turned on. For
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Carefully follow the indications shown
on the display until regeneration is
completed (see examples).
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DPF System Messages (Diesel only)
Under conditions of exclusive short
duration and low speed driving
cycles, the engine and exhaust after
treatment system may never reach the
conditions required to remove the
trapped Particulate Matter (PM). If this
occurs a message will be displayed
permanently on the TFT display when
driving. This message is repeated each
time the vehicle is started and, if user
changes the TFT page, it reappears
after 120 seconds and will remain
displayed for the entire driving cycle.
By driving your vehicle at highway
speeds for as little as 30 minutes,
you can remedy the condition in the
particulate filter system by allowing
the trapped PM to be removed to
restore the system to normal operating
condition.
Diesel
Diesel
If the exhaust after-treatment system
requires service intervention, a
message and the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)
will be displayed to
alert the driver.
CAUTION!
• Prolonged driving with the MIL on
Diesel
inhibits the regeneration process
with possible DPF clogged.
• Maserati is not responsible for
defects occurring due to not
performed DPF regeneration process.
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Diesel
Diesel
In this condition the engine will
be derated to prevent permanent
damage to the after-treatment system.
If this condition occurs, it is necessary
to have your vehicle serviced by your
local Service Network.
Messages Concerning the AdBlue®
Injection System (Diesel only)
Suitable messages displayed on the
TFT display indicate when the system
needs servicing, or AdBlue® needs
to be added to the tank in the boot
compartment.
When the system requires servicing,
in addition to the message the
Malfunction Indicator Light
is also displayed. In these cases, as
indicated on the message reported in
figure, contact the Service Network.
Diesel
®
When AdBlue needs to be added to
the tank, its messages are displayed
when driving and are repeated
each time the vehicle is started,
accompanied by a single acoustic
signal.
The mileage reported on some
of these messages indicates the
remaining range of AdBlue® which
is continuously updated and made
visible at each next start up. This
mileage is the result of an estimated
consumption that depends on the
type of use of the vehicle. Therefore
it is appropriate to refuel as soon as
possible
When the estimated range of AdBlue®
is less than 2400 km (1500 mi) on the
instrument cluster display an early
warning about AdBlue® level low
appears: it is suggested to refuel
AdBlue® as soon as possible.
When the estimated range is less than
1500 km (932 mi), the
warning
light comes on.
When the mileage displayed reaches
600 km (360 mi), the messages will be
displayed continuously unless other
warnings come up (i.e. safety related
messages).
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CAUTION!
When the indicated range is less than
1 km (0.6 mi), if the engine is switched
off the car can no longer be started:
in this case we suggest you not to
switch off the engine and to refuel
preventively AdBlue®.
NOTE:
In case of exhaustion of AdBlue®
the vehicle, once the engine has
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(Continued)
been turned off, will not restart:
refuel AdBlue® regularly (see chapter
"Adding reducing agent AdBlue®
(Diesel only)" in section "Driving").
It is important that you follow the
displayed instructions closely otherwise
the engine may not restart after it
stops. A few example messages are
reported in the figure. Messages are
stored in Stored Messages.
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Diesel
Message Concerning the Residual Life
of Engine Oil (Diesel only)
According to the degradation that the
engine oil has reached, according to
the conditions of use of the vehicle,
the instrument cluster can display the
request to carry out the oil change in
advance of the expected Service.
A first warning will indicate to
change the oil as soon as possible
and a second will indicate to do it
immediately. After this last warning, if
the oil is not replaced, in addition to
the warning indicated in the picture,
the Malfunction Indicator Light
will also come on.
CAUTION!
• When the warnings on the residual
life of engine oil appear on the
instrument cluster, it is advisable to
go as soon as possible to the Service
Network that will carry out the
necessary checks.
• Prolonged driving with the MIL on
inhibits the regeneration process
with possible DPF clogged.
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Infotainment System
The vehicle is equipped with the
infotainment Maserati Touch Control
Plus (MTC+) System, an advanced user
interface which combines innovative
and exclusive technical features
integrating entertainment, user
settings, air conditioning, navigation,
communication and information
features within a single system. The
MTC+ System features an audio system
which is acoustically optimised for this
specific vehicle.
WARNING!
The navigation system assists the
driver while driving, providing advice
and suggestions, by voice guidance
and graphic information, for the best
route to reach the set destination.
The suggestions provided by the
navigation system do not relieve the
driver from full responsibility for the
manoeuvres made through traffic
while driving, or from compliance
with road regulations and other
provisions regarding road traffic. The
person driving the vehicle is always
and in any case responsible for safe
driving on the road.
The vehicle is provided with a specific
add to the owner’s manual, describing
the MTC+ System features and listing
all warnings and precautions, which
are essential for a safe use of the
system. Maserati advises you to read
this add carefully and thoroughly.
The MTC+ display is positioned in
the central part of the dashboard
and the manual controls and devices
for connecting external sources are
positioned on the central console.
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1
MTC+ touch display.
2
Ports for SD card, AUX and USB
(for further details, refer to
“Interior features” in section
"Understanding the Vehicle").
"Browse" button
.
3
4
5
"Back” button
“Enter” button.
6
Volume control.
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7
Tune/scroll control.
8
Slide phone drawer.
9
Door for access to multimedia
ports and phone housing.
Manual Controls and Devices
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SD, AUX and USB Ports
When an SD card is inserted into its
housing, the MTC+ is able to read it
and select multimedia files (music and
images) from the device.
By using the AUX and USB inputs it is
possible to connect external devices
to the MTC+ (see chapter "Interior
features" in section "Understanding
the Vehicle").
After connecting the device, by using
the MTC+ display soft-keys, knobs on
the central console and controls at
the steering wheel, user can navigate
through the content of the connected
device and set its playing mode.
Multimedia Navigation Controls on
Central Console
The manual controls located on the
central console are a further interface
for the driver and nearby passenger,
that adds to the MTC+ display softkeys. Using the manual controls, the
MTC+ display will work as a graphic
display of the inputs from the controls.
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Volume Control
By working this knob in "Radio" or
"Media" mode, user can adjust the
volume of the radio or audio files,
from minimum to maximum and vice
versa. Turn knob clockwise to increase
the volume, anti-clockwise to decrease
it. The volume status will be indicated
in the top part of the MTC+ display.
Tune/Scroll Control
By working this knob in "Radio" or
"Media" mode, user can go through
the radio stations or scroll the tracks
inside connected external devices and
confirm the selection by pressing enter
button.
In any other mode of the MTC+, use
this knob to scroll the list of available
options or to manage the cursor
movement in the lower bar of the
main menus. Then press enter button
to confirm the function or setting
highlighted on MTC+ display.
Browse button
After selecting a function, using
the tune/scroll knob or soft-keys on
MTC+ display, press this button to
see the detail of the items/options of
the selected function. This button is
also used as short cut to display the
phone book, when the "Phone" menu
is selected, or the favourites when the
"Nav (Navigation)" menu is selected.
Back button
Press this button to go back to
previous menu or previous screen.
Press this button to shift the
navigation one level backwards on
MTC+ screen. If it is pressed and held
for at least 2 seconds, it brings the
cursor back in the lower bar of the
main menus.
Enter Button
To confirm the function or setting
highlighted on MTC+ display. When in
“Radio” mode and the ignition switch
in RUN position, you can save your
preset stations.
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Main Menu Bar on MTC+
Display
The soft keys located on the lower
part of the MTC+ display represent the
main menu modes/functions, which are
briefly indicated below.
MTC+ with Navigation System
MTC+ without Navigation System
Main menu bar is set up by Maserati:
it can be customised according to
personal requirements, as explained in
"Customising the Main Menu Bar" in
this chapter.
NOTE:
The images may represent a main
menu bar other than the one on your
MTC+.
For further information refer to the
"Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC+)"
dedicated booklet included in the
owner documentation.
1
"Radio" soft-key
Touch this soft-key to enter the
Radio mode. The different tuner
modes: FM, AM, DAB and "Aha"
App (for countries where they
are supported) can be selected by
touching the related soft-keys in
the Radio mode.
2
“Media” soft-key
Touch this soft-key to access
media sources such as: USB Device,
AUX, Bluetooth and SD card as
long as the requested media is
present.
3
“Controls” soft-key
Touch this soft-key to access the
features of some driver assistance
system (ADAS) that can be set
up. Features can be selected and
adjusted or turned on/off by
touching the related soft-key (see
"MTC+ "Controls" Screen" in this
section).
4
(Apps) soft-key
Touch this soft-key to access
connected phone connection
options and user functions
settings.
5
"Climate" soft-key
Touch this soft-key to access
the air conditioning settings.
In this screen the following
controls are also available: Heated
Seats, Heated Steering Wheel
and Ventilated Seats. See "Air
Conditioning Controls" in this
section for further details.
6
"Nav" soft-key (if equipped)
Touch this soft-key to access the
Navigation feature. Refer to the
MTC+ instruction manual for
further details.
7
"Phone" soft-key
Touch this soft-key to access the
MTC+ Phone feature that can be
set or monitored via MTC+.
8
“Screen Off” soft-key (default
position only for MTC+ without
navigator).
Touch one of these soft-key to access
the list of functions that the user can
set.
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Touch screen Display Warnings
• hold depressed and drag the icon
corresponding to the selected
function until it overlaps the one to
be replaced on the bottom bar.
WARNING!
• Do NOT attach any object to the
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touch screen, doing so can result in
damage to the touch screen.
• Do not press the screen with any
hard or sharp objects (pen, USB stick,
jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the
touch screen surface.
• Do not spray any liquid or caustic
chemicals directly on the screen.
Use a clean and dry microfibre lens
cleaning cloth in order to clean the
touch screen.
• If necessary, use a lint-free cloth
dampened with a cleaning solution,
such as isopropyl alcohol, or an
isopropyl alcohol and water solution
ratio of 50:50. Be sure to follow the
solvent manufacturer’s precautions
and directions.
Switch OFF Touch screen Backlight
If the screen backlight becomes
annoying when driving, it is possible to
switch it off.
Switch off the screen backlight by
touching "Screen OFF" soft-key in the
"Controls" screen of MTC+ display.
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Without ADAS
Once it is set in the menu bar, the
new connection will be immediately
operational.
Use the MTC+ Display as
Projection Device
With ADAS
Customising the Main Menu
Bar
The soft-keys for the main functions
of the MTC+ system, indicated at the
bottom of the MTC+ display, can
be easily customised to suit user's
requirements, as follows:
• touch
button to open
applications/settings screen;
If your smartphone is properly
connected to the vehicle via the USB
port, on MTC+ screen in place of
“Phone” soft-key and in the source list
of “Media” screen you can find the
“Apple CarPlay” (example shown in
picture), the “Android Auto” or the
“Baidu CarLife” (for markets where
it is available) app soft-key. With
“Baidu CarLife” active the native
“Phone” app will always available in
the
(Apps) screen. Depending on
the operating system of the connected
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device (Android or iOS), applications
on the phone that are compatible with
"Android Auto", "Apple CarPlay" or
"Baidu CarLife" (for markets where it
is available) can be projected on the
MTC+; these applications may require
confirmation via pop-up or an explicit
Bluetooth® connection before starting
the projector function.
When the projector function is on, the
other devices connected via Bluetooth®
will be disconnected. “Android Auto”
app needs to be downloaded on the
mobile devices with Android operating
system.
“Baidu CarLife (for markets where
it is available) app needs to be
downloaded on the mobile devices
with Android or iOS operating system.
“Apple CarPlay” allows the best use
of your iPhone® in the car and perfect
integration with the MTC+ display and
with the controls of the car, including
Siri voice control. You can make phone
calls, access music, send and receive
messages, get real-time directions on
traffic conditions, all while staying
focused on the road.
The “Android Auto” app lets you share
information while driving and make it
easier to access Google. The interface
is equipped with Google Maps with
voice guided navigation, traffic
information in real time, on-demand
access to millions of songs in Google
Play Music. It also offers the possibility
to make phone calls or send and
receive messages without taking your
hands off the steering wheel. You can
also request Google to make any type
of research. Android Auto will give
an easier access to applications and
content from the MTC+ system display.
“Baidu CarLife” (for markets where it
is available) is an application that can
be executed on mobile devices with
Android or iOS operating system. It
uses its own voice command engine,
similar to Siri or Google Voice, and
supports navigation services (Baidu
Maps) and streaming music. All
phone-related features will relay on
the native “Phone” app of the MTC+
system.
NOTE:
For further details on connecting and
using the mobile projector function,
refer to the “Maserati Touch Control
Plus (MTC+)” guide.
With the smartphone connected via
USB port, when a session is established
and the mobile device (represented
in Table A) or the MTC+ System
(represented in Table B) is performing
an action, the following tables show
which source is displayed on the
MTC+ screen (indicated with “Screen”
in tables) and which audio source
(indicated with “Audio” in tables) of
projection device
or of MTC+
is displayed or used by the system
in the projector function.
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Table A: device is performing an action
MTC+ System
: Active Mode
Action
Radio
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Media
No App active
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Start Media Player
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Start Navigation
Screen:
Audio:
+ Audio priority
Screen:
Audio:
+ Audio priority
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Phone
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Voice Rec.
Screen:
Audio:
+
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
+ Audio priority
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Start Phone Call
Start VR
Navigation
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
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Table B: MTC+ is performing an action
Device
Action
No App active
Media
: Active Mode
Navigation
Phone Call
Voice Rec.
Start Radio
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Main Audio:
+ mix
prompt nav
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Start Media Player
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Main Audio:
+ Audio priority
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Start Navigation
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Main Audio:
+ Audio priority
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
+ Audio priority
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Screen:
Audio:
+ Audio priority
Screen:
Audio:
Start Phone Call
Start VR
Screen:
Audio:
Start Rear Parking
Camera
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
+ Audio priority
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
+ Audio priority
Screen:
Audio:
Cannot start VR
during Call
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
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Audio Controls
The vehicle is equipped with audio
controls that allow both driver and
front passenger to operate the audio
system. These controls can be used to
adjust audio volume, change radio
station or mode (FM, AM, USB, etc).
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
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These audio controls are rocker-type
switches with a button in the center
and are located on the rear side of the
steering wheel, right behind the front
switches.
Press any button to display
information on the radio station or
track being listened to inside a pop-up
for 2 seconds on instrument cluster.
The right-hand control manages the
volume.
By pressing the top of the rocker
switch you can increase the volume
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and by pressing the bottom of the
rocker switch you can lower it. Press
the center button to mute the volume.
The left-hand control functions
depend on the current source. To
change source, press the center
button.
When in "Radio" mode, pressing the
top of the switch will "Seek" up for
the previous listenable station and
pressing the bottom of the switch
will "Seek" down for the previous
listenable station.
When an external source is connected
to MTC+, a light press on the top of
the switch will play the next track on
the device connected.
Press the bottom of the switch once
to go to the beginning of the current
track, or to the beginning of the
previous track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down
twice, it plays the second track; three
times, it will play the third one, etc.
Audio Controls on Central
Console
Console In "Radio" mode, turn the
volume upper knob to set the audio
volume, or turn the tune/scroll bottom
knob to tune station.
For further details, refer to
"Infotainment System" in this section.
When in App/Settings mode, the
tune/scroll bottom knob and the
browse
and enter buttons allow
you to scroll through the menus and
change the user’s settings (see "MTC+
Settings" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls").
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
Audio System
front door and two on the rear parcel
shelf.
• Five 25 mm (1 in) Tweeters: one on
center dashboard, two on the upper
edges of the dashboard and one on
each rear door.
• 315 x 200 mm (12.4 x 7.9 in)
Racetrack Sub Dual VC on the rear
parcel shelf.
• 8-channel amplifier in the boot.
The vehicle is equipped with an audio
system that offers superior sound
quality, higher sound pressure levels
and reduced energy consumption.
The new system maximizes the
amplifier and speaker technology
delivering substantially higher
components and system efficiency.
Basic System
The basic sound system features 8
speakers and can develop a sound
output of 280 W.
The basic system includes:
• Four 165 mm (6.5 in) diameter
Woofers, one on each door.
• Four 25 mm (1 in) diameter Tweeters,
one at the base of the windshield
side pillars and one on each rear
door.
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Basic System
Premium System
The vehicle can be equipped with
a “Premium” sound system which
features 14 speakers and can develop a
sound output of 900 W.
This system includes:
• Four 165 mm (6.5 in) Woofers: one on
each door.
• Five 100 mm (4 in) Midranges: one
on center dashboard, one on each
Premium System
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High Premium System
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The vehicle can be equipped with
a “High Premium” audio system
including 17 speakers and 1280 W of
sound power, available upon request.
The “High Premium” system includes:
• Four 165 mm (6.5 in) Woofers: one on
each door.
• Five 100 mm (4 in) Midranges: one on
center dashboard, one on each front
door and one on each side wall of
the boot, above the cover level.
• Seven 25 mm (1 in) Tweeters: one on
center dashboard, one at the base
of the windshield side pillars, one
on each rear door and one on each
side wall of the boot, above the cover
level.
• 315 x 200 mm (12.4 x 7.9 in)
Racetrack Sub Dual VC on the rear
parcel shelf.
• 16 channel 1280 Watts Class-D
amplifier in the boot.
High Premium System
The “High Premium” sound system
is supplied with a 12-channel highefficiency amplifier and is operated by
a high-voltage tracking power supply
and drives a 7.5-channel playback
architecture. This audio system
offers the ability to choose Logic 7®
surround-sound for any audio source.
The high-efficiency speaker design
ensures higher Sound Pressure Level
(SPL) and exceptional dynamic sound
quality.
The speakers are tuned for maximum
efficiency and compatible with the
amplifier output stage ensuring best
updated surround sound processing.
Logic 7® multichannel surround sound
technology delivers an immersive,
accurate sound stage throughout the
passenger compartment.
This surround effect is available from
any audio source - AM/FM/Satellite
Radio or AUX and USB input; and is
activated through the MTC+ System
controls (see “MTC+ Settings” in this
section). By selecting “Surround
Sound”, you can activate the
Logic 7® multichannel surroundsound technology in your vehicle.
All information on the current
operational mode can be found in the
specific booklet visible on the MTC+
screen.
When in “Surround Sound” mode,
balance is set automatically. Fader
control is available in surround
mode but it should be set to the
center position for optimal surround
performance.
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
MTC+ "Controls" Screen
Touch the "Controls" soft-key on the
lower part of the MTC+ display to turn
on/off some on-board devices and turn
on/off and adjust some driver assist
systems (ADAS).
Once you enter the "Controls" screen,
using the touch soft-keys or turn the
tune/scroll knob to scroll and change
settings of the features and press the
enter upper button to confirm the
selection.
Some of these devices or systems are
optional or for a specific model/version
and may not be available on your
vehicle.
The "Controls" screen is specific to
the vehicles that are not equipped
with driver assistance systems (Without
ADAS) and for those that have them
(With ADAS).
With ADAS
Some features can be set only on or
off touching the corresponding softkey which will be highlighted with the
blue outline.
Other features can have one or
more instruction/setting pages
that are accessed by touching the
corresponding soft-key (example:
"Privacy Lock").
The ADAS features have two soft-keys:
the first changes the current setting on
or off, the second on the side shows
the current setting
Touching this last soft-key you enter
the setting page in which all feature
options are visible and adjustable.
NOTE:
• For further details refer also to
the "Maserati Touch Control Plus
(MTC+)" guide.
• All settings must be edited with
ignition device set to RUN position.
• Some of the Customer programmable
features are optional or for a specific
model/version and may not be
available on your vehicle.
• Only one touch screen area/soft-key
may be selected at a time.
• Menu navigation indications refer
to the use of soft-keys on MTC+
display: the same operations can be
performed using the manual controls
on central console.
Features Common to All
Configurations
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• Privacy Lock
The two modes of this feature allows
you to enter a 4-digit PIN code to
lock and unlock the glove box in the
passenger side of the dashboard and,
choosing "Valet Mode", to lock your
settings for listening and guidance.
See "Dashboard Compartments" in
this section for further details.
• Rear Sunshade
This feature allows you to open
and close the sunshade on the rear
window.
See "Rear Window" in section
"Before Starting" for further details.
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• Start & Stop Off
This feature allows you to disable the
Start & Stop when frequent stops and
restarts of the engine may become
annoying.
See "Automatic Start&Stop System"
in section "Driving" for further
details.
• Auto High Beam Assist
By selecting this feature, when the
forward digital camera detect a
vehicle that precedes in the direction
of travel or in the opposite direction,
adjust the high beam in an automatic
way not to dazzle.
See "Lights" in section
"Understanding the Vehicle" for
further details.
• Screen OFF
This feature allows you to switch
off the MTC+ screen backlight if it
becomes annoying when driving.
See "Infotainment System" in this
section for further details.
• Settings
Touch this soft-key you enter the
"Settings" page that displays all user
- customizable features: see "MTC+
Settings" in this section.
Features Specific for Vehicle
without ADAS
• Blind Spot Assist
Activating this feature the BSA and
RCP systems assist the driver when
changing lanes, overtaking and when
parking, by detecting the arrival of
other vehicles from a side or rear
blind spot. When this happens, a
light signal appears in the external
rear-view mirror.
When Blind Spot Assist (BSA) is
selected, the feature can be set to
"Off", "Lights" or "Lights + Chime"
(default mode). When this feature
is activated in "Lights" mode, the
system will only show a warning light
in the outside mirrors.
When "Lights + Chime" mode is
activated, the system will show a
warning light in the outside mirrors
as well as give an audible alert when
the turn signal is on. When "Off" is
selected, the system is deactivated.
For description of this system, see
chapter "Blind Spot Assist - BSA" in
section "Driving".
Activating this feature the LKA
system will attempt to keep the
vehicle in lane and can apply direct
input to electric power steering
system to change direction of vehicle.
The current system setting is shown
in blue on the right side of the LKA
soft-key.
Touching this soft-key the set page
of LKA system will be displayed (see
picture).
Driver warnings can be only "Visual"
or "Visual & Haptic" (default mode).
System response can be set to
"Early", "Medium" (default mode)
and "Late".
System reaction force can be set to
"Low", "Medium" (default mode)
and "High".
See "Lane Keeping Assist - LKA" in
section "Driving" for more details.
Features specific for Vehicles
with ADAS
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Active Blind Spot Assist
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Activating this feature the system
will try to prevent collision between
host vehicle and potential blind spot
collision hazard. System applies direct
input to electric power steering
system to change direction of vehicle
to avoid collision.
The current system setting is shown
in blue on the right side of the ABSA
soft-key. Touching this soft-key the
set page of ABSA system will be
displayed (see picture).
Driver warnings can be only "Visual",
"Visual & Acoustic" (default mode) or
"Visual & Haptic".
System response can be set to
"Early", "Medium" (default mode)
and "Late".
System reaction force can be set to
"Low", "Medium" (default mode)
and "High".
See "Active Blind Spot Assist - ABSA"
in section "Driving" for more details.
• Forward Collision Warning (with
active braking)
The FCW feature primary use the
front radar and the forward looking
camera for sensing vehicle and
pedestrian (if the car is equipped
with Pedestrian Emergency Braking
- PEB function) ahead, provide
warnings to the driver and may
perform brakings and brake jerks (if
set).
The current system setting is shown
in blue on the right side of the FCW
soft-key.
Touching this soft-key the set page
of FCW system will be displayed (see
picture).
FCW is always active: it is possible to
set the sensitivity and the aid of the
active braking.
FCW sensitivity can be set to
"Near", to "Medium" or to "Far".
The default status of FCW is the
“Medium” setting. Setting it to "Far"
means the system will warn you of
a possible collision with the vehicle
or pedestrian (if the car is equipped
with Pedestrian Emergency Braking PEB function) in front of you when
you are farther away. This gives
you the best reaction time, though
could lead to some more unwanted
warnings.
"Medium" gives instead a little less
time for reacting compared to "Far",
but at the same time should lead to
less not desired warning.
To change the setting for more
dynamic driving, select the "Near"
setting. This warns you of a possible
collision when you are much closer to
the vehicle or pedestrian (if the car is
equipped with Pedestrian Emergency
Braking - PEB function) in front of
you.
FCW with active braking can be set to
"On" or "Off".
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• Surround View Camera
Activating this feature the system
uses four cameras to monitor the
area around the vehicle when
transmission lever is shifted to P
(Park), N (Neutral) or D (Drive)
position.
When activation occurs by touching
the "Surround Camera" soft-key in
the "Controls" screen or moving the
shift lever in R (Reverse) position, the
initial view will be the default view
(associated with current gear state).
Image will be displayed with active
guidelines while in that gear as long
as vehicle speed remains lower than
12 km/h (8 mph).
When vehicle is shifted into a
different gear, the image will remain
displayed for 10 seconds, or vehicle
is shifted in P (Park), or until vehicle
speed exceeds 12 km/h (8 mph), at
which point it will immediately cancel
and return to the last-viewed screen.
The feature can be set to "On" or
"Off". See "Surround View Camera
System" in section "Understanding
the Vehicle" for further details.
• Traffic Sign Assist
Activating this feature the forwardfacing digital camera, with the aid
of maps on the navigation system, is
able to detect signs (no overtaking,
etc.) and speed limits.
Those are displayed by the TSA
system on the instrument cluster
display together with a possible alert
when the vehicle exceeds the speed
limit.
See "Traffic Sign Assist - TSA" in
section "Driving" for further details.
MTC+ Settings
Customer Programmable
Features
The MTC+ System uses a combination
of keys able to access and change the
customer programmable features
present in the "Settings" and
"Controls" page (see also "MTC+
"Controls" Screen" in this section).
Access programmable features
touching "Settings" soft-key in the
"Controls" screen page, or using
manual controls on central console
(refer to "Infotainment System" in this
section).
Turn the tune/scroll knob to scroll
through menus and change settings on
MTC+ display, press the enter upper
button to confirm the selection.
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With ADAS
NOTE:
• All settings must be edited with
ignition device set to RUN position.
• Some of the Customer
programmable features are optional
or for a specific model/version and
may not be available on your vehicle.
• Only one touch screen area/soft-key
may be selected at a time.
• Menu navigation indications refer
to the use of soft-keys on MTC+
display: the same operations can be
performed using the manual controls
on central console.
To display the programmable
features menu on MTC+, you can
also touch
soft-key to view all
available applications and then select
"Settings".
In this mode the MTC+ System
allows you to access the following
programmable features (some of
them are optional or for a specific
model/version and may not be
available on your vehicle): Display,
Units, Voice Commands, Clock, Safety
& Driving Assistant, Lights, Doors &
Locks, Auto-On Comfort & Remote
Start, Engine Off Options, Audio,
Phone/Bluetooth, Radio Setup, Restore
Settings and Clear Personal Data.
To make a selection, and enter
the desired function, touch the
corresponding soft-key on the menu
(the picture shown is "Engine Off
Options").
To scroll through the functions, move
the cursor up or down, or touch the
arrow
or
. Once the desired
mode is entered, press and release the
touch screen area of the setting that
you wish to modify. The new setting
will be highlighted with one or more
boxes to indicate status or possible
variants of the function status. A check
mark in a box indicates the current
status of the function. Touch the check
mark to cancel, or the empty box to
insert the check mark, and change the
status of the function.
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Once the procedure is completed (for
example, Display mode) touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu or touch the upper
right “X” soft-key, to close the settings
screen. Touching the
or
soft
keys and the cursor on the right side of
the screen will allow you to scroll up or
down through the available settings.
After pressing the "Display" soft-key
the following mode settings will be
available.
• Display Mode
When in this display you can select
one of the auto display settings. To
change mode status, checkmarked
"Night", "Day" or "Auto" cell.
• Display Brightness with Headlights
On (Night)
On (Night) When in this display, you
can select the brightness with the
headlights on. Adjust the brightness
from level 0 to 10 with the "+" and
"–" setting soft-keys or by selecting
any point on the scale between the
"+" and "–" soft-keys.
• Display Brightness with Headlights
Off (Day)
When in this display, you can select
the brightness with the headlights
off. Adjust the brightness as
previously explained for "Night"
setting.
• Set Language
Set Language When in this display,
you can select one language for all
display descriptions, including the
trip functions and the navigation
system (if equipped). The available
languages are specific to the target
markets.
• Touchscreen Beep
When in this display, you can turn
on or shut off the sound activated by
pressure of a touchscreen soft-key.
• Controls Screen Time-Out
When this mode is selected, the
"Controls" screen will remain
displayed for 5 seconds. If this mode
is not selected, the screen will remain
displayed until closed manually.
• Nav Next Turn Pop-ups in Cluster
By selecting this feature, the
next turn direction will appear
on the instrument cluster along a
programmed route until the desired
destination is reached (see picture).
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• AutoShow Smartphone Display Upon
Connection
This feature allows to use the MTC+
display as a projection device
connected via USB port in order
to browse the Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto apps. By setting this
feature, automatic switch from
native screen to projection device will
happen every time you connect your
smartphone. For further details refer
to the "Maserati Touch Control Plus
(MTC+)" guide.
Units
After pressing the “Units” and then
“Custom” soft-key on the touchscreen
you may select between “Metric” and
“Imperial” units of measure. Each
unit of measure can be independently
displayed in the TFT Display and in
the navigation system. The following
selectable units of measure are listed
below:
• Distance unit:
select from: "km" or "mi".
• Speed unit:
select from: "km/h" or "MPH".
• Consumption unit:
select from: "L/100km", "km/L",
"MPG (UK)" and "MPG (US)".
• Capacity unit:
select from: "L", "gal (UK)" or "gal
(US)".
• Pressure unit:
select from: "kPa", "bar" or "psi".
• Temperature unit:
select from: "°C" or "°F".
• Power unit:
select from: "kW", "hp (UK)" or "hp
(US)".
• Torque unit:
select from: "Nm" or "lb-ft".
• Show Command List
When this feature is selected, it is
possible to select options during a
voice control session. Options for
available controls are: "Always",
"w/Help" or "Never".
Clock
Time is always visible on the
dashboard analog clock (see "Analog
Clock" in this section) and in digital
format on the instrument cluster and
on the MTC+ display.
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Voice Commands
After pressing "Voice" soft-key the
following modes will be available.
• Voice Response Length
When in this display, you can change
the voice response length settings.
To change the voice response length,
touch the "Brief" or "Detailed" softkey.
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With this feature it is possible to view
and set the following modes.
• Sync Time with GPS
Time is normally automatically
synchronised with the radio signal.
It is also possible to set automatic
synchronisation mode using GPS
signal instead.
• Set Time Hours
Set Time Hours With "Sync Time with
GPS" feature unchecked and this
mode selected, you can set the hours
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manually from 1 to 24. To select,
touch the "+" or "–" soft-keys to
adjust the hours.
• Set Time Minutes
With "Sync Time with GPS" feature
unchecked and this mode selected,
you can set the minutes manually
from 0 to 59. To select, touch the
"+" or "–" soft-keys as done for the
hours.
• Time Format
When in this mode, you can select
the time format display. To change
the current setting, touch and release
the "12 Hrs" or "24 Hrs" soft-key.
• Show Time In Status Bar
This feature will allow you to turn
on or shut off the digital clock in the
status bar.
• Set Date in Cluster
When in this mode, you can set the
date manually in the status bar of the
MTC+ and on the instrument cluster
display. Touch the "+" or "-" softkeys to adjust day, month and year.
Safety & Driving Assistant
Touch this soft-key to set the following
modes.
• ParkSense (Park Assist)
The park assist system will scan for
objects behind and in front of the
vehicle when the transmission shift
lever is in R (Reverse) and the vehicle
speed is less than 12 km/h (7.5 mph).
The system can be enabled with
“Sound” only, "Sound+Display",
or turned “Off”. See "Park Assist
(optional)" in section "Before
Starting" for further information.
• Front Sensors Active in Drive
If this feature is active, when driver
takes shift lever from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to D (Drive), front parking
sensors are activated. If this feature
is not active, when driver takes shift
lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to D
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(Drive), front parking sensors are NOT
activated.
• Front ParkSense Volume
When this feature is selected,
the chime volume of front park
assist sensors can be set to "Low",
"Medium" or "High" level.
“Medium” is the default setting.
The system will retain its last known
configuration state through ignition
cycles.
• Rear ParkSense Volume
When this feature is selected,
the chime volume of rear park
assist sensors can be set to "Low",
"Medium" or "High" level.
"Medium" is the default setting.
The system will retain its last known
configuration state through ignition
cycles.
• Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse
By selecting this feature the outside
side-view mirrors will tilt downward
when the ignition is in RUN position
and the transmission shift lever is in
R (Reverse) position. The mirrors will
move back to their previous position
when the transmission is shifted out
of R (Reverse). The feature can be set
to "On" or "Off".
• Auto Folding Side Mirrors
By selecting this feature on MTC+ the
rear-view mirrors automatically fold
when the vehicle is locked by the key
fob and when the power boot lid (if
equipped) is closed and locked by
pressing the
button on the right
lower parts of the lid.
When the vehicle and the boot
lid will be unlocked, the rear-view
mirrors will automatically open in the
position they had before the lock.
If the mirrors were manually folded
by the switch on the driver's door
panel, before a lock action, they
will need to be manually unfold to
reactivate the automatic behave.
• ParkView Backup Camera Delay
By selecting this feature, when
the shift lever is moved out of R
(Reverse), the rear view image with
dynamic grid lines will be displayed
for up to 10 seconds after shifting
unless the forward vehicle speed
exceeds 12 km/h (8 mph), or the
transmission is shifted into P (Park) or
the ignition device is switched to the
OFF position. The feature can be set
to "On" or "Off".
• Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
By selecting this feature, the
system will automatically activate
the windshield wipers if it senses
moisture on the windshield. The
feature can be set to "On" or "Off".
• Hill Start Assist
This feature allows you to disable the
HSA system. The feature can be set
to "On" or "Off". See "Brake and
Stability Control System” in section
"Driving" for further details.
Lights
Press the "Lights" soft-key to set the
following modes.
• Headlight Off Delay
By selecting this feature, the driver
can choose to have the headlight off
or lit for 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
the engine is shut off. To change the
current headlight off delay status,
touch and release the "0", "30", "60"
or "90" soft-key to select the desired
time range.
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• Headlights While Opening
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By selecting this feature, the driver
can choose to have the headlight off
or lit for 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
the doors are unlocked with the key
fob RKE transmitter.
• Headlights with Wipers
By selecting this feature, while
the headlight lever is in "AUTO"
position, the headlight will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the
wipers are activated. The headlight
will also turn off when the wipers
deactivate if they were activated in
the current mode. The feature can be
set to "On" or "Off".
• High Beams Auto Dim
By selecting this feature, the high
beam headlight will deactivate
automatically under certain
conditions. See “Lights” in section
"Understanding the Vehicle" for
further information.
• Headlight Dip (right/left-hand drive)
By selecting this feature, the
headlights will change their light
distribution when a left-hand-drive
vehicle enter a Country with righthand-drive system and vice versa. The
feature can be set to "On" or "Off".
• Adaptive Front Light
By selecting and checkmarked this
feature, the system turn off the beam
shaping and bending. See "Lights" in
section "Understanding the Vehicle"
for further details.
Doors & Locks
Press the "Doors & Locks" soft-key to
set the following modes.
• Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all
doors will automatically lock when
the vehicle is in motion. The feature
can be set to "On" or "Off".
• Auto Unlock on Exit
Auto Unlock on Exit By selecting
this feature, all doors will unlock
when the vehicle is stopped, the
transmission is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position and the driver's
door is open. The feature can be set
to "On" or "Off".
• Flash Lights with Lock
Flash Lights with Lock By selecting
this feature, the headlights will
flash when the doors are locked
or unlocked with the key fob RKE
transmitter or when using the Passive
Entry feature.
• Sound Horn with Lock (where
available)
When this feature is selected, the
horn will sound when the doors
are locked with the key fob RKE
transmitter. You can choose from the
following options: "Off" (no sound),
"1st Press" (sound on the first press
of the
button) and "2nd Press"
(sound on the second press of the
button).
• Sound Horn with Remote Start
When this feature is selected, the
horn will sound when you use the
key fob RKE transmitter to start the
engine. The feature can be set to
"On" or "Off". See “Remote Start
System” in section “Before Starting”
for further details.
• Remote Unlock Sequence
By selecting this feature you may
set up only the driver's door or all
doors mode will unlock on the first
press of the key fob RKE transmitter
button. When "Driver Door" is
selected, you must press the key fob
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RKE transmitter
button twice to
unlock also the passenger's doors.
When unlocking "All Doors" by first
press selection mode, all doors will
unlock on the first press of the key
fob RKE transmitter
button.
If the vehicle is programmed on “1st
Press of Key Fob Unlocks”:
- all doors will unlock no matter
which "Passive Entry" equipped
door handle is grasped;
- only the driver’s door will unlock
when the driver’s door is grasped;
- with "Passive Entry", touching the
handle more than once will only
result in the driver’s door opening.
• If driver door first is selected, once
the driver door is opened, the
interior door lock/unlock switch can
be used to unlock all doors (or use
key fob RKE transmitter).
• Passive Entry
This feature allows you to lock and
unlock the vehicle door(s) without
having to push the key fob RKE
transmitter
or
buttons. By
selecting this feature, "Passive
Entry" may be set to "On" or "Off".
The default status is "On". With
"Passive Entry" deactivated, also the
"Pre-Short Drop" function is disabled
(for further information, refer to
“Bodywork Maintenance and Care”
in section “Maintenance and Care”).
• Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob
This selected mode enables to
combine the key fob to personal
driver’s position settings. These
settings will be implemented when
pressing the
button on the key
fob RKE transmitter with ignition
device in RUN position.
• Power Liftgate Alert
When this feature is selected,
further to turn indicators flashing,
an acoustic warning will also be
triggered when opening and closing
the liftgate/boot lid. The feature can
be set to "On" or "Off".
• Hands Free Power Liftgate
To prevent the accidental opening
of the Power Boot Lid/Hands Free
(optional) with the movement of
the foot, it is possible to disable the
"Hands Free" function. The feature
can be set to "On" or "Off". This
operation is recommended when
you have to wash the car (for further
information, refer to “Open and
Close the Boot Lid” in section "Before
Starting").
Auto-On Comfort & Remote
Start
• Auto-on Driver Heated/Vented Seat
& Steering
This feature allows to activate the
comfort of the driving seat when
starting the engine.
If equipped, the driver’s
heated/vented seat and/or heated
steering wheel will automatically
activate by temperatures below 4°C
(40°F). When temperatures are above
26°C (80°F) the driver vented seat will
turn on.
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• Remote Start
If the vehicle is equipped with the
remote start system, you can choose
from the following options: "Off",
"Remote Start" (activation of this
function when you use the key fob
RKE transmitter to start the engine)
and “All Starts” (activation of this
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function when you start the engine
in all modes).
Engine Off Options
This feature allows you to set some
functions after turning off the engine.
• Seat Easy Access
When this feature is selected, the
driver's seat will automatically move
rearward once the engine is shut
off for easy exit of the vehicle. The
feature can be set to "On" or "Off".
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• Power Off Delay (Power duration
after engine shutdown)
By selecting this feature, the power
window switches, radio, MTC+ Phone
System, power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active
for up to 10 minutes after turning
off the engine. Opening of one front
doors will cancel this feature.
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The switch-off delay can be cancelled
(0 seconds) you can choose from 45
seconds, 5 minutes or 10 minutes.
• Headlight Off Delay
By selecting this feature the
headlight will stay lit for up to 90
seconds after turning off the engine.
The switch-off delay can be cancelled
(0 seconds) or reduced to 60 or 30
seconds.
Audio
This feature enables to view and set
the available audio modes depending
on the type of audio system supplied
on the car.
The following modes refer to the
"High Premium" audio system.
• Balance/Fade
Use this screen to adjust the balance
and fade settings. Touch and drag
the speaker icon, use the arrows to
adjust, or tap the "C" icon to readjust
to the centre.
• Equalizer
Use this screen is used to adjust the
"Bass", "Mid" and "Treb" settings.
Adjust the settings with the "+" and
"–" setting soft-keys or scroll and
touch the slider in any point on the
scale between the "+" and "–" softkeys.
• Speed Adjusted Volume
This feature increases or decreases
volume combined to vehicle speed.
To change the speed adjusted volume
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touch the "Off", "1", "2" or "3" softkey.
tracks played by radio stations. In
case of high-definition source files
like the ones on a CD, Clari-Fi shall
apply no enhancement. Clari-Fi
intervention is completely automatic.
The feature can be set "On" or "Off".
• Auto Play
When a portable device is connected
via USB port to MTC+ system, it plays
automatically the songs if this feature
is set to "On".
To change the mode status, touch
the "Custom" or "Default" soft-key.
- Customise Auto Reply Message
This feature allows you to customise
the "Auto Reply Message". Text
messages are limited to 160
characters (key pad is not available
while vehicle is it motion).
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• Surround Sound
This feature provides simulated
surround sound mode. Available
settings: "On" and "Off".
Phone/Bluetooth
• Clari-Fi
This function improves the audio
quality by enhancing digitally
compressed source files such as MP3
and AAC files and certain music
Press this soft-key to select and
connect phones and audio sources.
• Do Not Disturb
Settings available for this feature:
- Auto Reply
To change the mode status, touch
the "Text", "Call" or "Both" softkey.
- Auto Reply Message
• Paired Phones
By selecting this feature you will be
notified which phones are combined
to the Phone/Bluetooth system.
For each option, you can also add
one or more devices and change the
PIN code of the device you wish to
connect. For further information,
see the “Maserati Touch Control Plus
(MTC +)” guide.
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• Paired Audio Sources
By selecting this feature you will
be notified which audio source are
combined to the Phone/Bluetooth
system.
For each option, you can also add
a device and change the PIN code
of the device you wish to connect.
For further information, see the
“Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC
+)” guide.
• Phone Pop-ups Displayed in Cluster
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When this mode is selected a popup message will appear in case of
incoming call. Information associated
to call in progress are available by
entering to the "Audio" menu using
the buttons on the steering wheel RH
side.
• Phone Connection Mode
This feature allows you to change
the phone connection mode from
“Settings” menu or from the phone
settings menu.
Selecting this feature accesses the
page where the current connection
mode is selected. The mode list
is configured according to the
connected projection device.
To activate a new connection mode
(example: "Charge Only") a pop-up
invites the user to disconnect and
reconnect the device cable to the USB
port and confirm the action.
NOTE:
On the Maserati website, at
www.maserati.com, or through the
Maserati Service Network you may
consult the list of telephones that are
compatible with the MTC+, and their
level of compatibility.
Radio Setup
Press the "Radio Setup" soft-key to set
some listening options.
• FM
By Selecting the FM type of
frequency you may listen to traffic
announcement, alternative frequency
information or tune to the regional
mode.
• DAB (if supported)
Digital radio extends the selection
of stations, adding also numerous
specialty channels.
By selecting the DAB type of
frequency you may listen to
connection type announcements and
announcement categories.
By selecting DAB Announcements
Categories (if supported) are
displayed additional Categories such
as: alarm, traffic announcement, etc...
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confirming that settings have been
reset to default and then the MTC+
will restart.
Clear Personal Data
When this feature is selected, it will
remove personal data concerning
settings and/or options that have been
modified compared to factory settings
and will also remove from system
memory Bluetooth devices and presets.
To remove personal information, select
this feature and a pop-up will appear
asking confirmation to delete all
personal data. Select "OK" to clear,
or "Cancel" to exit. Once the data
have been cleared, a pop up appears
confirming that personal data have
been cleared and then the MTC+ will
restart.
All these items can be set to “On” or
“Off”.
Restore Settings
When this feature is selected, it will
reset the "Display", "Clock", "Audio",
and "Radio Settings" to their default
settings.
Run this feature and a pop-up will
appear asking user to confirm default
settings resetting. Select "Yes" to
restore, or "Cancel" to exit. Once the
settings are restored, a pop-up appears
Dashboard Compartments
The two glove box compartments on
the dashboard may be used to store
devices, small items or documents.
In the compartment below the climate
control panel, on the slider drawer
can be housed the phone, cards or
small items. In this compartment
there are also the multimedia ports
(see "Interior Features" in section
"Understanding the Vehicle" for
further information).
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WARNING!
Do not operate the vehicle with the
lid of glove box or compartment in the
open position. Store objects or devices
in dashboard compartment or in any
other vehicle compartments, to ensure
they will not move during the trip and
prevent them from hitting any person
on board.
CAUTION!
Do not place objects weighing
over 10 kg (22 lb) in the glove box
compartment.
Glove Box Driver Side
To open the glove box on the driver
side, pull the handle as indicated.
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The compartment is ca. 25-30 cm
(10-12 in) deep and is lit by two
courtesy lights when open (the light
automatically switches off when the
compartment is closed).
Glove Box Passenger Side
To open the glove box, pull the handle
as shown in the picture.
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The compartment is divided into two
parts: in the lower part you can find
the Owner’s documentation, while in
the upper part you can fit small items.
The compartment is illuminated by a
courtesy lights when open (the light
will automatically switch off when the
compartment is closed).
Privacy Lock Features (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
The glove box in the passenger
side can be equipped with an
opening/closing electric actuator that
can be locked and unlocked via the
"Privacy Lock" menu of the MTC+, by
entering a 4-digit PIN code.
When you have to leave the vehicle
to another driver (for eaxample, to
park it), the "Valet Mode" feature
is available in the same menu. This
feature, in addition to the glove box,
allows you to lock your settings for
listening and guidance.
It is important to memorise and take
note of the PIN since if it is lost, you
must contact the Maserati Service
Network that will reset this feature.
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NOTE:
• "Glove Box Mode" and "Valet Mode"
can not be activated at the same
time.
• "Glove Box Mode” and "Valet Mode"
lock features must be activated when
the glove box is already closed. If you
activated one of these lock features
when the glove box is opened, the
glove box will not close properly and
will not lock.
Activation Procedure
• Open "Controls" screen and touch
"Privacy Lock" soft-key.
With ADAS
• Checkmarked one of the two
features (the figures shows "Glove
Box" feature only) and touch the
soft-key to activate the feature.
NOTE:
• If you do not enter all PIN digits, a
prompt will indicate that you should
do so.
• In case of incoming call while
entering the PIN, the MTC+ system
will temporarily stop the release
function. As soon as the call is over,
the keypad screen will be displayed
again so that you can enter the PIN.
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• When the next page shown in figure
appears, touch "OK".
Without ADAS
• Using the keypad, enter the four
digits of the PIN and touch "OK". The
system prompts you re-enter the PIN
code to confirm it.
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Glove box is now locked and the MTC+
will go back to "Controls" page. In this
condition, system operation is reduced
and only "Climate", "Controls" and
"Settings" features are active.
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Deactivation Procedure
To unlock the glove box which it was
locked with PIN code, touch "Controls"
soft-key on the status bar and then
"Privacy Lock" soft-key to enter this
page.
• Touch the soft-key to deactivate the
feature (the figure shows "Glove Box
Mode" feature only).
open the glove box that has been
locked using the PIN code.
To perform this operation you need to
remove the lower dashboard moulding
to access the actuator unlocking cable.
Considering the complexity of this
operation, we recommend you to
contact the Service Network.
Analog Clock
To adjust the analog clock located on
the center of the dashboard between
the air outlets, use the MTC+ System
(see “MTC+ Settings” in this section).
The time can be visualized also on the
MTC status bar and on the instrument
cluster display (see "MTC+ Settings" in
this section).
Clock lighting works in the same
way as instrument and controls
backlighting (refer to "Lights" in
section "Understanding the Vehicle").
Unlock glove box by entering the lock
code as previously specified.
Glove Box Manual Unlock
If battery is flat, it is necessary to
manually unlock the actuator on the
LH side of the glove box in order to
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Air Conditioning Controls
The vehicle is equipped with an
automatic dual-zone air conditioning
system that allows to adjust separately
the temperature and the airflow
distribution in the left and in the right
zone of the passenger compartment,
according to the requests of the driver
and the front passenger.
A humidity sensor, positioned on the
inner surface of the windshield, over
the rear view mirror, allows the A/C
system to prevent/eliminate fogging of
the windshield and side windows.
The best efficacy in preventing
fogging is obtained by selecting the
"AUTO" function, described later. A
dual zone solar sensor helps to achieve
the best comfort in presence of solar
radiation.
on the first available function. Press
“Enter” button to enter the selected
function and to adjust it.
Once you have entered a function,
press “Back” button to exit the
function and to return the “Climate”
main screen (see “Infotainment
System” in this section for further
details).
In the "Climate" screen of the MTC+,
the front seats and steering wheel
comfort setting soft-keys may be
present (optional equipments). The
"OFF" state of the front seats comfort
setting is shown on their soft-key.
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Description of Controls
All described functions can be set and
modified using the climate control
panel or the MTC+ display.
Dual-Zone Climate Controls
This system can be operated by using
the controls of the climate control
panel on the dashboard, or the
soft-keys on the MTC+ display when
"Climate" mode is selected.
Once entered in the “Climate” screen,
it is possible use the lower rotary
knob on the central console to scroll
through the soft-key of each function:
the cursor will appear in grey outline
When the MTC+ System is in any
mode other than "Climate" ("Radio",
"Media", "Controls", etc.) the settings
of driver and passenger temperature
and air flow distribution will be
indicated on the upper part of the
display together with the active front
seats and steering wheel comfort
functions.
Front seats and steering wheel comfort
setting soft-keys are present even
when the A/C is off (see "Front Seats"
and/or "Steering Wheel Adjustment"
in section "Understanding the Vehicle"
for further details).
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a small pop-up will appear for three
seconds above the "Climate" icon on
the main bar.
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1. Climate control on/off
Once you enter the screen “Climate”,
touch the “ON” soft-key to switch the
climate control on/off.
Press any of controls on the climate
control panel to display “Climate”
screen.
To adjust driver and passenger side
temperature and fan speed, climate
control panel features rocker switches
that can be pushed up to increase
temperature/speed, or down to
decrease them. When MTC+ is in any
mode other than "Climate", pressing
an air distribution or blower hard
control on the climate control panel
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The “OFF” soft-key will appear in
place of “ON” when the A/C is on.
If the A/C system has been turned
off, temperature values in the upper
status bar will be obscured in all MTC+
modes.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Remote
Start, the Air Conditioning System
will not function during Remote Start
operation if the climate control is left
in “OFF”.
2. A/C
Touch the A/C soft-key to change the
current air conditioning setting; the
soft-key illuminates when the A/C is
on. Operating this function will cause
the automatic feature to switch into
manual mode and the "AUTO" LED
on the buttons and MTC+ soft-key will
turn off.
3. Driver temperature control
Provides the driver with independent
temperature control. Touch the blue
soft-key for cooler temperature.
Touch the red
soft-key for warmer
temperature. The driver's temperature
setting will be displayed on the MTC+
between the soft-key
and
.
The temperature can also be adjusted
by touching and sliding the bar
towards soft-key
, to increase
temperature, or towards soft-key
to decrease it. During this phase, a
small pop-up on the side will show the
corresponding temperature.
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You can increase or decrease the
temperature using the rocker switch
on the climate control panel.
NOTE:
In “SYNC” mode, this control will also
automatically and simultaneously
adjust the passenger temperature.
4. Passenger temperature control
Provides the passenger with
independent temperature control.
Touch the
soft-key for cooler
temperature. Touch the
soft-key
for warmer temperature. The
passenger's temperature setting will
be displayed on the MTC+ screen
between the soft-keys
and . The
temperature can also be adjusted by
touching and sliding the bar towards
soft-key
, to increase temperature,
or towards soft-key
to decrease
it. You can increase or decrease the
temperature using the rocker switch
on the climate control panel.
NOTE:
Pressing the 4 button/soft-key while in
"SYNC" mode will automatically exit
"SYNC".
5. Recirculation
Press to change the current setting,
the LED indicator on the button and
the relevant soft-key illuminates to
indicate which recirculation function
is activated. For further details, see
paragraph "Dual zone Climate Control
Functions" in this chapter.
6. Blower control
Blower control is used to adjust the
amount of air forced through the
climate system. Eight levels of blower
speed can be selected. Adjusting the
blower will cause automatic mode to
switch to manual.
On the climate control panel, push the
rocker switch up to increase blower
speed. Push the rocker switch down to
decrease blower speed. Pushing down
the rocker switch when set blower is at
the first speed, causes the A/C system
shutdown (OFF condition).
On the MTC+ display, touch the small
icon of the blower to decrease the
speed, or the big icon to increase
it. Between the two icons, bars will
appear to show the number of the
corresponding selected speed.
The blower can also be activated/
regulated by touching the bars
between the two blower icons.
When the MTC+ is displayed in any
mode other than "Climate", the
blower speed is indicated by the bright
segments in the climate icon.
7 - 8. AUTO
This function automatically controls
the interior temperature by adjusting
the air flow rate and the air
distribution respectively on the driver
and on the passenger zone. Press
"AUTO" to switch the ATC between
manual and automatic mode. The
LED on the button and the “AUTO”
soft-key illuminates when the "AUTO"
function is activated. See “Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC)” in this
chapter for more information.
9. MAX defrosting/demisting
Press the
button or the MTC+
soft-key to switch the airflow setting
to the windshield and the front side
windows to get quick defrosting/
defogging. The LED on the button and
the MTC+ soft-key illuminates when
this feature is activated. Operating
this function will cause the ATC to
switch into manual mode: so the
"AUTO" LED on the button and the
MTC+ soft-key will turn off. With
engine off, the blower will run at
minimum speed (level 1) and can
be increased manually: with engine
on, the blower speed will gradually
increase to the higher speed (level 8).
MAX defrosting/demisting shall also
involve REAR defrosting/demisting
function. If this function is turned off
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the climate system will return to the
previous setting, switching on the A/C
("A/C" LED on the button and the
MTC+ soft-key illuminated).
10. REAR defrosting/demisting
Press the
button or the MTC+
soft-key to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated outside
mirrors. The LED on the button and
the MTC+ soft-key will illuminate
when the rear window defroster and
the heated external mirrors are on.
The rear window defroster and the
heated external mirrors automatically
turn off after 15 minutes.
For any subsequent request after the
first one (in the current ignition cycle),
the system activates the function
for 5 minutes. The timing described
above is automatically reset and
the defrost/demisting function is
deactivated at each key-off.
CAUTION!
Failure to observe the following
cautions may cause damage to the rear
windows defroster:
• Use care when washing the inside of
the rear window. Do not use abrasive
window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window. Use a soft
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cloth and a mild washing solution,
wiping parallel to the heating
elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects inside the vehicle at
a safe distance from the window.
11. MAX A/C
By pressing the "MAX A/C" button
or the MTC+ soft-key, the system
automatically switches to get the
maximum cold air flow in both zones.
12 - 13. Air flow distribution modes
The airflow distribution mode,
respectively on the driver and on the
passenger zone, can be adjusted so air
comes from the dashboard vents, vents
under the dashboard in direction of
the floor, vents under the front seats
and demist/defrost vents.
The MTC+ display contains the relevant
soft-keys used to set these modes for
each zone. The climate control panel
features a single button for each zone:
press it several times to select and
set the required airflow distribution
mode.
Available settings are as follows:
• "Floor" mode
Air for each zone comes from the
front vents, located under the
dashboard and under the front seats.
A small portion of the airflow is
directed through the defrost/demist
vents to prevent windows fogging.
• "Dashboard" mode
"Dashboard" mode Air flows for each
zone from four adjustable vents of
the dashboard, two vents on the
upper part of the dashboard and
two positioned at the rear end of the
central console. Each of these vents
can be singly adjusted. The air grids
or vanes of the vents can be moved
to adjust air flow direction. A setting
wheel, placed near each vent, allows
to regulate or close the airflow.
• "Bi-Level" mode
Air for each zone comes from the
dashboard and central console
adjustable vents and the fixed
floor vents. A small portion of the
airflow is directed through the
defrost/demist vents to prevent
windows fogging.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed to let cooler
air come in the dashboard and rear
part of the central console vents and
warmer air from the floor vents.
• "Defrost" mode
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
Air for each zone comes from the
dashboard defrost/demist vents to
prevent windows fogging.
• "Mix" mode
Air for each zone comes from the
defrost/demist vent, the vent under
the dashboard and from floor vent.
This mode is recommended for cold
climates, to improve comfort and
prevent windows fogging.
• "Hi-Level" mode
Air for each zone comes from the
dashboard defrost/demist vents, from
the dashboard and central console
adjustable vents and the fixed floor
vents.
• "Tri-Level" mode
Air for each zone comes from all the
adjustable/fixed and defrost/demist
vents.
14. "SYNC" mode
Touch the "SYNC" soft-key on the
MTC+ to switch the Sync feature
on/off. The "SYNC" soft-key
illuminates when this feature is
selected. This function is used
to synchronise the passenger
temperature setting with the driver
temperature setting.
Changing the passenger temperature
setting while in "SYNC" will
automatically exit this feature.
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Functions
Air Conditioning (A/C)
The "A/C" soft-key allows to manually
activate or deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the air
conditioning system is turned on, cool
dehumidified air will flow through the
vents into the cabin. For improved fuel
economy, touch the "A/C" soft-key
to turn off the air conditioning and
manually adjust the blower and
airflow mode settings.
When the "A/C" and "AUTO"
functions are switched off it is not
possible to have air at a lower
temperature than the outside.
Recirculation
and Air Quality
Sensor
When outside air contains smoke,
odours, or high humidity, or if rapid
cooling is desired, you may wish to
recirculate interior air by pressing the
recirculation control button or the
relevant soft-key button to activate
the two different functionalities.
The recirculation function, that allows
to open/close the A/C air inlet by
operating the
button on the
climate control panel or the MTC+ soft
key, is integrated with the Air Quality
Sensor.
This sensor, positioned upstream
of the A/C filter, in front of the air
intake of the A/C system, detects the
presence of polluting substances and
submits an electric signal to the A/C
control unit, that closes the intake of
the external air by activating the air
recirculation. The
button or the
MTC+ soft-key can therefore enable
three operating modes, switchable in
sequence.
Starting from the outside air condition
with LED on the button off and MTC+
soft-key not highlighted, in which the
external air is aspirated by the A/C
system and treated to be introduced
into the passenger compartment,
subsequent actuations of the
button or the MTC+ soft-key change
the state as follows.
• First press: the A/C system activates
the automatic recirculation control by
using the signal transmitted from the
AQS. The symbol "A" on the
button and the MTC+ soft-key lights
up.
• Second press: the A/C system activates
the recirculation, the LED on the
button or the MTC+ soft-key
light up. The A/C system will stay this
way up to a new actuation, or until
the increased humidity could lead to
windshield fogging: in this case the
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recirculation automatically switches
to external air.
• Third press: the A/C system switches
back to external air (default
operating mode).
The next press of the
button
or the MTC+ soft-key restarts the
operating cycle just described.
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NOTE:
To avoid the risk of fogging, the
AQS is disabled when the external
temperature falls below 2°C (35°F) or
rises above 26°C (79°F).
NOTE:
In cold weather, use of recirculation
mode may lead to window fogging.
Select the MIX mode
and increase
the blower speed to prevent fogging.
MAX A/C
Activating this function, the system
switches to exit "AUTO", enter "A/C"
and recirculation. The minimum
temperature (LO) in both zones, the
maximum blower speed and the
"Dashboard" air distribution mode
are also selected.
The blower speed can be adjusted and
the air distribution can be modified
without exiting "MAX A/C". To exit
"MAX A/C" touch the relevant MTC+
soft-key or exit A/C or recirculation.
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Selecting
, "AUTO", or "OFF", will
also exit "MAX A/C".
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC)
Automatic operation
• Press the "AUTO" soft-key of driver
and/or passenger zone on the climate
control panel or the relevant soft-key
button on the MTC+ screen. The text
"AUTO" will appear inside the space
usually occupied by the bars between
the blower icons.
• Set the desired temperature
adjusting the driver and/or passenger
temperature control buttons or softkeys. The system automatically work
to maintain the best comfort level
inside the passengers compartment.
• When the system is set up for your
comfort level, it is not necessary
to change the settings anymore,
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
simply allow the system to function
automatically.
Manual operation
The system allows manual selection of
blower speed, air distribution mode,
A/C status and recirculation control.
The blower fan speed can be set to
any fixed speed by using the blower
control. In this case the blower will
operate at a fixed speed until a
different speed is selected. This allows
the front occupants to control the
volume of air circulated in the vehicle
exiting the "AUTO" mode.
The user can also choose the direction
of the airflow by selecting one of
the available mode settings. A/C
operation, recirculation control and
"SYNC" mode can also be manually
selected.
Operating Tips
• To provide you with maximum
comfort in the automatic mode,
during cold start-ups the blower
speed will remain low until the
engine warms up.
• AUTO mode can be deactivated by
operating any airflow or blower
controls and by pressing “AUTO”,
“A/C”, “MAX AC”, ” " or “OFF”
button or the same MTC+ soft-key.
• Continuous use of the air
recirculation in winter, in rainy
weather or humid climate is not
recommended because it may cause
window fogging.
• Interior fogging on the windshield
can be quickly removed by fast
defrosting/demisting. The "Mix"
mode can be used to maintain a clear
windshield and provide sufficient
heating. If side window fogging
becomes a problem increase blower
speed.
NOTE:
• Recirculation mode without A/C
should not be used for long periods
of time, as fogging may occur.
• If inside the passenger compartment
there are conditions of high
temperature and humidity, when the
A/C compressor is switched on (A/C
soft-key illuminated on MTC+ display
or LED on climate control panel A/C
button ON) there may be some cold
steam at ventilation port outlet:
this situation is normal and does
not indicate air conditioning system
malfunction.
• Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) will automatically adjust the
climate control settings to prevent
or eliminate window fogging on the
front windshield.
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• Make sure the external air intake
grille, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions
such as leaves or other objects.
Leaves collected in the air intake may
reduce airflow, and if they enter the
plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In winter make sure the air
intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.
• The temperature can be displayed
in Metric or U.S. units by selecting
the "Units" customer programmable
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feature. See "MTC+ Settings" in this
section.
• Any time you store your vehicle
or keep it stationary (i.e., during
vacation) for two weeks or more, run
the air conditioning system at idle
for about five minutes in the fresh
air by high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication
and minimize the possibility of
compressor damage when the system
is started again.
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Phone and Voice Controls
on Steering Wheel
The commands on the right side of
the steering wheel activate/deactivate
the phone mode ( ) and the Voice
Recognition (
) controls functions.
A/C Filter
The climate control system filters
outside air containing dust, pollen and
some odours. Strong odours cannot
be totally removed by A/C filter at the
entrance of the air climate system. See
"Maintenance Procedures" in section
"Maintenance and Care" for filter
replacement instructions.
These functions are only available
when one or more Bluetooth®
compatible mobile phones are paired
with the MTC+ System connection: to
pair a phone and to learn all available
functions refer to the “Maserati Touch
Control Plus (MTC +)” guide.
NOTE:
On the Maserati website, at
www.maserati.com, or through the
Maserati Service Network you may
consult the list of telephones that are
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compatible with the MTC+, and their
level of compatibility.
The voice command communication
system is fully integrated with the
vehicle's audio system.
The volume can be adjusted from the
upper knob on the central console
(see"“Infotainment System" in this
section or from the steering wheel
radio controls (see "Audio Controls" in
this section).
The system will automatically mute
the radio when using the phone
mode. When activating the phone
mode using voice commands with
speakerphone, you should talk quietly
in a normal conversional tone by
keeping the driving position and
turning to the microphone of the voice
command system located inside the
internal rear-view mirror.
The ability of the system voice
control to recognise the user's voice
commands can be invalidated when
speaking too quickly or too loudly.
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
WARNING!
Any voice-controlled system should be
used only in safe driving conditions
following all applicable regulations.
Full attention should be kept on
driving. Failure to do so may result in
a collision causing serious injury or
death.
Phone Mode
By using the phone button
on the
steering wheel it is possible to: activate
the phone mode, start a call, show
recent incoming and outgoing calls,
show contacts list, etc.
All these functions can also be reached
by using the touch screen commands
on the MTC+ display in "Phone" mode.
a control is executed (e.g.: answer,
reject, etc.) for the incoming call. The
screen will only display the phone
number or name of caller (if available)
as long as this complies with system
specifications in terms of font and
number of characters.
Call details can be displayed at any
time through “Audio” submenu item.
“Phone: call details” using the buttons
on steering wheel RH side. On display,
said details shall temporarily replace
the ones on media source in use.
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Voice Commands
When pressing the phone button
an audible sound will invite you to
impart a command.
Information on incoming call is
indicated in a pop-up on instrument
cluster display main area if this
feature is checkmarked on MTC+ (see
“MTC+ Settings” in this section). Said
information will stay displayed until
The short pressure of the VR
button on the steering wheel allows
you to give voice commands dedicated
to all the native functions of the MTC+
(radio, media, navigator, climate, etc.).
Excluded are all functions that interact
with the Apps: “Apple CarPlay” and
“Android Auto” or those of the voice
assistants: Siri, Google Voice, etc...,
supported on the mobile paired via
Bluetooth® to the MTC+.
The voice assistant of Baidu is not
available with mobile paired via
Bluetooth® to the MTC+ because
Baidu CarLife is a projection mode
application.
A long pressure of the VR
button,
in addition to the native ones of the
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MTC+, allows to give voice commands
dedicated to the above mentioned
Apps and voice assistants.
make phone calls, create notes and
reminders, etc.
NOTE:
The pressure difference of the VR
button (short or long) is effective
only when the mobile is paired via
Bluetooth® to the MTC+.
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Once voice recognition is activated via
the VR
button on the steering
wheel, a “teleprompter” screen is
displayed on the MTC+ with a list of
commands specific to each active
function key on the main menu bar.
The key words to activate the dialog
are white, the variable ones gray
between the symbols "< >" and the
alternative ones after the slash "/".
Touching “Voice Settings” soft-key
opens the Setting page where the
user can set if and how to visualize the
teleprompter and close it by touching
the red "X".
Touching one of the function
soft-keys, the session is canceled and
displays the selected function screen.
When pressing the VR
button
an acoustic signal will invite to give a
voice command.
NOTE:
For further details refer to the
"Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC+)"
guide.
Siri Smart Personal Assistant
When a compatible iPhone® or iPad®
that supports Siri voice recognition is
paired to the vehicle via Bluetooth®,
a long press of the VR
button
activates the Siri Smart Personal
Assistant.
Siri requires mobile internet access
and its functionality might change
depending on the geographical area.
Through simple voice commands,
without taking your eyes off the road,
it may be possible to send messages,
5 - Driving
Normal Starting of the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Automatic Start&Stop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
All-Wheel Drive (AWD version only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Drive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Brake and Stability Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Using the Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Use of the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Electronic Speed Limiter and Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Adaptive Cruise Control - ACC (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Forward Collision Warning - FCW (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Lane Keeping Assist - LKA (optional, with ACC only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Blind Spot Assist - BSA (for versions/markets where provided,
without ACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Active Blind Spot Assist - ABSA (optional, with ACC only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Highway Assist – HAS (for versions/markets where provided, with
ACC only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Traffic Sign Assist – TSA (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Tires - General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Driving Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Adding Reducing Agent AdBlue® (Diesel only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
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Driving
Normal Starting of the
Engine
WARNING!
It is dangerous to run the engine in an
enclosed area. The engine consumes
oxygen and discharges carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic
gases in the atmosphere.
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When doors are opened, the
instrument cluster displays the
Maserati Logo in the center and the
complete odometer plus the open
doors indicator
in the lower part of
the cluster.
Before starting the engine, close the
doors, adjust your seat, the inside and
outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt
and instruct all other occupants to
buckle their seat belts.
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The shift lever must be in P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position before you can
start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear
(see "Automatic Transmission" in this
section).
cluster" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls").
CAUTION!
• Before starting the engine, switch
off the electrical devices with a high
power consumption (air-conditioning
and heating system, heated rear
window, headlights, etc.).
• Do not start the engine if the fuel
level in the tank is low.
The keyless ignition allows the driver
to operate the ignition switch by
pushing the center button, as long as
the key fob RKE transmitter is within
the passenger compartment (check
"Keys” in section “Before Starting” for
further information).
By pressing the brake pedal and
pushing the START/STOP button
the engine starts. Instrument cluster
displays the initial sequence with
warning light and analog instruments
test routine and switch-on of the
engine temperature indicators and
fuel level. This happens if option “On”
was set in screen settings for display
switch-on (see chapter "Instrument
The current display subsequently sets
up with the latest screenshot.
If the engine fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after
10 seconds. If you wish to stop the
cranking of the engine prior to
starting it, press the button again.
Driving
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or
a warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
If the driver only pushes the
START/STOP button but does not press
the brake pedal, the ignition switch
cycles to the ACC position (see "Keys"
in section "Before Starting") and the
instrument cluster displays the latest
screenshot.
At the third press of the START/STOP
button the ignition switch returns to
OFF position and the display powers
down.
At the fourth press of the START/STOP
button the screen will display the
message that invites you to press the
brake pedal and push the START/STOP
button to start the engine.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC
or RUN (engine not running) position
and the transmission is in P (Park), the
system will automatically time out
after 30 minutes of inactivity and the
ignition will switch to the OFF position.
After starting the engine, the idle
speed is controlled automatically and
will decrease as the engine warms up.
Notes for the Diesel Engine Starting
(Diesel only)
With cold engine and external
temperature below 0°C (32°F), ignition
may be delayed a few seconds in order
to allow the glow plugs to pre-heat.
In this case the amber light
will
illuminate on the TFT display and will
stay on for a few seconds after the
engine has started.
Cold Weather Precautions (Diesel only)
If the outside temperature is very
low, the diesel fuel thickens due to
the formation of paraffin clots and
could clog the diesel filter. In order
to avoid these problems, different
types of diesel fuel are distributed
according to the season: summer type,
winter type and arctic type (very cold,
mountainous areas).
If refueling with diesel fuel whose
specifications are not suitable for the
too cold outside temperature, it is
advisable to mix TUTELA DIESEL ART
additive in the proportions shown on
the container with the fuel. Pour the
additive into the tank before the fuel
using the funnel provided.
Engine Start Failure
CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to push or tow
your vehicle to get it started.
Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this
way. Moreover, unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and
once the engine has started, ignite
and damage the converter and
vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged
battery, booster cables may be used
to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another
vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. See
"Auxiliary Jump Start Procedure"
in section "In an Emergency" for
further information.
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Flooded engine clearing
If the engine fails to start after
you have followed the described
procedures, it may be flooded. To clear
any excess fuel, move the shift lever in
P (Park) position. Press and hold the
brake pedal, push the accelerator all
the way to the floor and hold it, then
press and release the START/STOP
button once. The starter will engage
automatically, run for 10 seconds,
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Driving
and then disengage. Once this occurs,
release the accelerator pedal and the
brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds,
then repeat the “Normal starting of
the engine” procedure.
Starting by cold engine
Start-off slowly, avoiding sudden
acceleration and rev the engine up at
low medium speeds. High performance
driving should be avoided until the
engine temperature reaches 65-70°C
(149-158°F).
Engine Turn Off
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• With the shift lever in P (Park), D
(Drive) or R (Reverse) positions (see
"Automatic Transmission" in this
section) and vehicle standstill, press
and release the START/STOP button
to switch off the engine. A burst on
the accelerator pedal before turning
off the engine has no purpose and
increases fuel consumption.
• If the shift lever is in N (Neutral) and
the START/STOP button is pressed
once, the instrument cluster will
display a "Vehicle Not in Park"
message and the engine will remain
running.
WARNING!
Never leave a vehicle out of the P
(Park) position, as it could move.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC
or RUN (engine not running) position
and the transmission is in P (Park), the
system will automatically time out
after 30 minutes of inactivity and the
ignition will switch to OFF position.
Engine Turn Off when in Automatic
Start&Stop
When the engine has been turned off
by the Start&Stop system, press and
release the START/STOP button. The
ignition switch will return to the OFF
position and the vehicle is off.
"Panic Stop" Strategy
In panic conditions, if driver stops
engine in any non-standard manner
while driving at a speed over 8 km/h (5
mph), the "Panic Stop" strategy can
manage the situation by checking
gearchange condition upon engine
cutting, driver’s action on brakes,
road condition (flat or slope) so as to
set gearchange to the most suitable
condition.
Automatic Start&Stop
System
The Maserati Start&Stop system allows
the engine to automatically switch
off when the vehicle stops and to
restart when the driver intends to
drive. This feature can reduce fuel
consumption up to 6% according to
different drive conditions. During the
"Stop (AutoStop)" phase the ignition
is still on and all security features are
available.
In order for the Start&Stop to activate,
the vehicle must be stationary and the
brake pedal adequately pressed.
NOTE:
If the brake pedal is not sufficiently
pressed the Start&Stop may not
function even if the vehicle is stopped.
When the Start&Stop switches off
the engine, the related light
illuminates on the instrument cluster.
As soon as the brake pedal is released,
the engine turns on.
While the vehicle is stopped, the
transmission can be placed in P (Park)
pressing the "P" button on the shift
lever
In this case it is possible to release
the brake pedal and the vehicle will
remain in "AutoStop" with engine off.
Driving
Pressing the brake pedal and
shifting transmission into D (Drive)
or R (Reverse) will deactivate the
"AutoStop" condition and restart the
engine.
Start&Stop Not Active
For keeping driving safety, interior
comfort and a correct functioning of
engine and vehicle, the Start&Stop
function does not activate under the
following conditions:
• When the driver’s seat belt is
unbuckled (see example).
Start&Stop Deactivated
Start&Stop function is deactivated
under the following conditions:
• When SPORT drive mode is activated.
• When
(ESC Off) drive mode is
activated.
• If it has been disabled through the
main menu item "Start&Stop", via
the controls located on the right side
of the steering wheel, or through
the Start & Stop hard button on
the central console (see chapter
"Drive Mode" in this section) or via
the MTC+ in the "Controls" page
(see "MTC+ “Controls” Screen" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls") .
• When the driver door is open.
• When the fuel level is too low.
• When the vehicle is stopped on a very
steep road.
• When the vehicle is stopped with
steered wheels (over 135° of steering
wheel angle for each part).
• When the vehicle is manoeuvring:
shift lever in R (Reverse).
• When the temperature conditions
inside the vehicle do not correspond
to the air conditioning setting.
• When the front and rear "defroster"
function is activated.
• When the engine coolant and the
engine oil temperature is not on
proper functioning level.
• When the external temperature is
too cold.
• When the battery charge is below
safety value.
• When the previous stop had just
happened (few seconds) and the
minimum speed has not yet been
achieved.
• Shortly after R (Reverse) has been
set or when driving under a certain
speed level.
• When the hood is open.
• The sensors managing the Start&Stop
have been damaged.
• Start&Stop system faults are present.
• When Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
and/or Highway Assist (HAS) system
are engaged.
• During DPF regeneration process
(Diesel only).
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Automatic Restarting of the
Engine
The engine may automatically restart,
before the brake pedal has been
released, when one of the following
conditions occurs:
• The SPORT drive mode or
(ESC
Off) drive mode is being activated.
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• If the Start&Stop function has
been disabled through the main
menu voice "Start & Stop" (see
chapter "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls") or through the Start&Stop
hard button on the central console
(see chapter "Drive Mode" in this
section) or via MTC+ in the “Control”
page (see "MTC+ ”Control" Screen"
in section "Dashboard Instruments
and Controls").
• If shift lever is moved to R (Reverse).
• If the steering wheel is moved to
steer the wheels.
• When the temperature conditions
inside the vehicle do not correspond
to the air conditioning setting.
• When changing the temperature
setting on the air conditioning.
• When the defroster function is being
activated.
• When the battery charge is below
safety value.
• When the accelerator pedal is being
pressed (together with the brake
pedal).
• If a long time has passed since the
last automatic stop of the engine.
Occupants Safety Function
To enhance occupants safety, the
Start&Stop system monitors if the
driver is present and does not allow
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automatic restarting of the engine if
one of the following manoeuvres is
being performed while in "AutoStop"
condition:
• The driver unbuckles his/her seat belt
and releases the brake pedal.
• The driver opens the door and
releases the brake pedal.
• The driver unbuckles the seat belt
and opens the door.
• The driver opens the hood.
All the above-mentioned conditions
deactive the Start&Stop function
(the "AutoStart" is deactivated and
the engine remains off) and the
transmission shifts automatically in P
(Park).
The
telltale will flash to indicate
the Start&Stop function disabling. To
restart the engine it is necessary to
press the brake pedal and push the
START/STOP button.
Move the shift lever to D (Drive) to
drive away.
WARNING!
• Even when the vehicle is stopped
in the "Stop (AutoStop)" phase, the
driver is responsible for the vehicle
and the occupants and shall take
care of what happens inside and
outside the vehicle.
• Even when the vehicle is stopped
within the "Stop (AutoStop)" phase,
the vehicle driver is responsible for
the vehicle, the vehicle’s occupants
and the vehicle’s surrounding area.
Never leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running; doing so
poses a risk of danger. It is a good
practice to always ensure to set
the parking brake and place the
transmission gear selector lever
into the P (Park) position, thereby
ensuring the vehicle will not move,
when performing any vehicle
checks, maintenance and/or service
procedures on the vehicle.
Start & Stop Function Disabling
Start & Stop enabled is the default
status.
Under certain driving conditions,
when frequent stops and restarts of
the engine may become annoying, it
is possible to disable the Start & Stop
function in different ways.
Press the Start&Stop hard button on
the central console to the disable the
function (see instructions in chapter
"Drive Mode" in this section).
When the Start & Stop function is
disabled, in addition to the related
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message the amber indicator
indicated in the picture will turn on.
Without ADAS
Other ways to disable the Start &
Stop are via the MTC+ entering the
"Controls" or
(Apps) menu.
• Touch the "Controls" soft-key on the
lower part of MTC+ display.
• Touch the "Start & Stop Off" soft-key
to disable the function.
• Touch a second time the same softkey to re-enable the function.
To quickly disable the Start&Stop
function, you can insert it in the main
menu bar, at the bottom of the MTC+
display, as follows:
• press
button to open
applications/settings screen;
• hold depressed and drag the "Start
& Stop Off" icon until it overlaps the
one to be replaced on the bottom
bar.
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With ADAS
NOTE:
The highlighted soft-key indicates the
disabled status of Start & Stop system
and vice versa.
• Touch the
(Apps) soft-key on the
lower part of MTC+ display.
• Touch the "Start & Stop Off" soft-key
to disable the function.
Once it is set in the menu bar, the new
menu will be immediately operational.
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NOTE:
The yellow LED on the button
indicates the disabled status of
Start&Stop system and vice versa.
If the driving conditions allow it, the
user can re-enable the Start&Stop
function at any time using one of
previous ways.
NOTE:
After user intervention, the Start&Stop
system will automatically update the
status of the function in all contexts
where it can be modified.
Start&Stop System Failure
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When the
warning light and the
related message illuminate on the
TFT display (see chapter "Instrument
Cluster" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls") there is a
malfunction in the Start&Stop system
and the engine cannot be switched off
and restarted automatically. To switch
off or restart the engine it is necessary
to push the START/STOP. Have
the vehicle checked at the Service
Network.
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle is equipped with an
electronically controlled 8-speed
automatic transmission, which
automatically changes gear according
to the vehicle's instantaneous usage
parameters (vehicle speed, road
gradient and accelerator pedal
position).
It is possible to change gear manually
thanks to the "M +/-" (Manual)
position for the shift lever.
The electronic shift lever replaces the
conventional mechanical lever and
has no mechanical connection to
the transmission. The transmission is
operated by electrical actuators on the
hydraulic system and all commands to
the control system are transmitted
by the CAN network. The lever itself
represents a mere user interface. Gear
positions are simulated by solenoids
inside the lever body, which are
computer-controlled and enable or
disable certain positions of the lever.
The solenoids inside the shift lever
prevent the movement of the lever
towards invalid positions.
The electronically-controlled
transmission provides a precise shift
schedule. The transmission electronics
are self-calibrating, therefore the
gearshift behaviour could become
perfect as expected after few
hundreds of km.
CAUTION!
In order to properly use the automatic
transmission, it is essential that you
read through the whole chapter, so
that you can understand right from
the start what the correct and granted
operations are.
Damage to the transmission may occur
if the following precautions are not
observed:
• Shift into P (Park) only after the
vehicle has come to a complete
stop: this is the default position of
the lever. After engaged P (Park) it
is possible set the ignition switch to
OFF.
• Shift into or out of R (Reverse) only
after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Do not shift between P (Park), R
(Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive)
when the engine is above idle speed.
• To effect any change from vehicle
stop to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 1st or
2nd gear, it is necessary to keep the
brake pedal fully depressed.
Driving
• When leaving the vehicle, always
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to move the shift
lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral)
if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly
forward or in reverse. You could
lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift
into gear when the engine is idling
normally and when your foot is
firmly pressing on the brake pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle
could injure those in or near the
vehicle. As with all vehicles, you
should never exit a vehicle while the
engine is running. Before exiting a
vehicle, always apply the electronic
parking brake, shift the transmission
into P (Park), and turn the engine off.
• Never leave children alone in
a vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
remove the key fob and lock your
vehicle.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a feature
which requires the transmission to be
placed in P (Park) before the engine
can be turned off. This prevents the
driver from inadvertently leaving the
vehicle without having placed the
transmission in P (Park). This system
also locks the transmission in P (Park)
whenever the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
Transmission status is visible on the
lever and on the lower part of the
instrument cluster display.
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Automatic Transmission Lever
Automatic transmission is operated
by a shift lever with unlock button,
located on the central console, which
can have the following operating
positions:
• P (Park): button control;
• R (Reverse);
• N (Neutral);
• D (Drive) automatic forward speed;
• M -/+ (Manual): "+" shifting to higher
gear or "–" shifting to lower gear in
manual mode (see "Drive Mode" in
this section).
Shift Lever Movements
Shift lever has two main positions
with a single step selection (backward/
forward): two unstable position (2)
and (3) and two stable position (1) and
(4).
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• When P (Park) mode is selected, the
letter "P" becomes brighter and
" " appears brighter near "N".
Backlit on the shift lever depends on
the status of the ignition device.
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• Automatic lane ("R", "N", "D") as
main central position.
• Manual lane ("M +/-") on left
position: move forward for "–" and
backward for "+".
• "P" is a button on the top of the
lever.
Shift Lever Backlit
• White backlit for "P", "R", "N", "D"
and "M +/-": brighter when selected
and dimmer when not selected.
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To Engage a Mode (briefly)
To select one of the operating modes,
move the lever as previously indicated
and press the brake pedal at the same
time.
To engage "P" mode, driver must press
the "P" button.
In order to engage "R", "N" or "D"
mode, driver have to move the shift
lever by pressing the unlock button. If
the unlock button is not pressed, the
instrument cluster shows the popup
message shows in picture.
The lever functions like a joystick, so
releasing it after giving the command,
it automatically returns to the two
stable positions (vertical in line with
"R", "N" and "D" or in line with "–"
and "+" when in "M +/-" mode).
• Normally, to engage R (Reverse)
mode, press the brake pedal and the
unlock button together.
• To pass from P (Park) mode directly
to D (Drive) mode, in addition to
pressing the brake pedal, it is also
necessary to press the unlock button.
• Normally, to pass from R (Reverse)
mode directly to D (Drive) mode and
vice versa, in addition to pressing the
brake pedal, it is necessary to press
the unlock button.
• The P (Park) mode can be
automatically enabled by pressing
the "P" button: if the shift lever was
in "M +/-" position, will go to central
stable position automatically.
Driving
• If using the shift lever in M +/(Manual) mode, you can activate it by
moving the lever from D (Drive) to
the left and then forward towards
the "–" symbol or back towards the
"+" symbol and the gear is shifted.
• To exit P (Park) mode, or to pass from
N (Neutral) to D (Drive) or R (Reverse)
position when the car is stopped or
is moving at a low speed, the brake
pedal must also be pressed.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT accelerate while shifting
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to
another mode.
• After selecting a transmission
mode, wait a few seconds before
accelerating. This precaution is
particularly important with a cold
engine.
Transmission Status on the Instrument
Cluster Display
By pressing the unlock button on
the lever, the gear change positions
field is displayed: if you release the
button without moving the lever, the
field disappears after 2 seconds. By
operating instead the lever, the new
range will be indicated in the field and
in the lower part of the display.
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If the vehicle is in D (Drive) status,
in M +/- (Manual) or temporarily in
manual drive mode, the gear position
is indicated beside the lever status
(“D” or “M”), on the lower part of the
display.
Service Shift Lever
In the event of a shift lever
malfunction, a message on the
instrument cluster will invite to stop
the car safety and turn off the engine.
In this way the system moves the
transmission in P (Park) position.
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WARNING!
• Never use the P (Park) mode as a
Automatic Transmission Range
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P (Park)
Use this position to park the vehicle.
The transmission can be shifted from
"P" position only with the brake
pedal and the unlock button pressed:
then move the shift lever. To move
the shift lever from "P" position to
any other position, the engine must
be switched on. The engine can be
regularly started in P (Park) range.
Never attempt to use P (Park) while
the vehicle is in motion. When parking
on a level surface, you may press the
“P” button first, and then apply the
electronic parking brake by pulling the
trigger upwards.
The Instrument cluster will display the
related light indicator
and the
message for 5 seconds.
When parking on a hill, apply the
parking brake before pressing the "P"
button.
For enhanced security, turn the front
wheels toward the kerb on a downhill
and away from the kerb on an uphill
grade.
substitute for the electric parking
brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to prevent
vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
• Make sure the transmission is in P
(Park) before leaving the vehicle.
CAUTION!
DO NOT race the engine when
shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral)
into another gear range, as this can
damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be
used to ensure that you have engaged
the shift lever into the "P" position:
• when shifting into P (Park), push the
"P" button on the shift lever.
• with the brake pedal released, verify
that "P" position is illuminated on
the shift lever and in the instrument
cluster display.
R (Reverse)
This range is used to move the vehicle
backward.
Switching to R (Reverse) starting from
N (Neutral) is only possible if the
vehicle is moving backwards. We
Driving
recommend to shift into R (Reverse)
only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• Vehicle stationary: switching
between R (Reverse) and D (Drive),
passing from N (Neutral), requires
brake pedal pressed and action on
the lever.
• Vehicle moving: the driver can switch
from R (Reverse) to N (Neutral) acting
on the shift lever without pressing
the unlock button and the brake
pedal.
N (Neutral)
• Vehicle stationary and engine
started: switching from N (Neutral) to
P (Park) requires "P" button pressed
only. Switching from N (Neutral) to R
(Reverse) and/or D (Drive) requires
brake pedal and unlock button
pressed and the action on the shift
lever.
• Vehicle moving: switching from
N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) and/or
D (Drive) requires pressing the
unlock button and the action on the
shift lever. Switching to R (Reverse)
starting from N (Neutral) is only
possible if the vehicle is moving
backwards, while switching to D
(Drive) starting from N (Neutral) is
only possible if the vehicle is moving
forwards.
Set the parking brake and shift the
transmission into P (Park) mode if you
must leave the vehicle.
NOTE:
To move the car into tunnel washers,
or to generally move with engine off,
if foreseen use the "Car Wash" mode
(see "Bodywork Maintenance and
Cure" chapter in section "Maintenance
and Care").
WARNING!
Do not switch to N (Neutral) and/or
never turn off the ignition to coast
downhill. These are unsafe practices
that limit driver’s response to
changing traffic or road conditions.
It is possible to lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or
driving for any other reason with the
transmission in N (Neutral) can result
in transmission damage. See "Towing
a Disabled Vehicle" in section "In an
Emergency" for further information.
D (Drive)
This range should be used for most city
and highway driving. It provides the
smoothest upshifts and downshifts
and the best fuel economy. The
transmission automatically shifts up
and down through all gears. The
D (Drive) mode provides optimum
driving characteristics under all normal
operating conditions of the vehicle.
• Vehicle stationary: to switch from D
(Drive) to R (Reverse) requires brake
pedal and unlock button pressed and
the action on the shift lever: to reach
N (Neutral) starting from D (Drive) is
possible by only acting on the shift
lever.
• To enable special operations while
the car is moving at a low speed,
such as getting out of marsh or snow,
it is possible to run quickly from D
(Drive) to R (Reverse), and vice versa,
by pressing the unlock button and
acting on the shift lever passing from
N (Neutral).
• Vehicle moving: switching to N
(Neutral) from D (Drive) it is not
necessary to press brake pedal.
• From D (Drive) selected mode it
is always possible to switch to M
+/- (Manual) mode, by move the
shift lever to the left (see following
paragraph); to return to "D"
position, move the shift lever to the
right. It is possible to shift from D
(Drive) mode to M +/- (Manual) mode
regardless of car speed.
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• When in D (Drive) mode, using the
paddles behind the steering wheel
(if equipped), will cause the system
to enter a temporary function and
enable the manual shift mode. This
range is indicated with the symbols
"+/-" above and below "D" letter on
the gear range field of the display.
The system will then switch back to
automatic mode according to time
elapsed in “temporary” mode and
driving conditions.
At extremely cold temperatures (-30°C
/ -23°F or below), transmission may be
affected by the low temperature of
the engine and transmission. Normal
operation will resume once the
transmission temperature has risen to
a normal level.
M +/- (Manual)
This mode is obtained by moving
the shift lever to the left in "M +/-"
position.
In this mode, the transmission interacts
with the driver in order to allow
manual shift and ensure increased
control of the vehicle. The current
mode allows the transmission system
to optimise the engine brake action,
remove undesired shifting into higher
and lower gears and improve the
overall performance of the vehicle.
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This mode allows you to move the
shift lever step by step forward "–"
or backward "+" without pressing
the unlock button. The current
transmission gear is displayed on the
instrument cluster beside "M".
Manual mode can be activated at any
time, with no need to release the
brake pedal.
In M +/- (Manual) mode, the
transmission will shift up or down (+/–)
if manually selected by the driver by
using the shift lever, or shift paddles
on the steering wheel (if foreseen).
The transmission remains in the
engaged gear until the driver shifts
into another higher or lower gear,
except in the following cases.
• Lack of accelerator pedal activity
will cause the transmission to
revert to automatic operation.
The transmission will also upshift
automatically once maximum engine
speed is reached.
• If in SPORT mode, the transmission
will remain in the selected gear
even when maximum engine speed
is reached. The transmission will
upshift only if enabled by the driver.
Manual upshift or downshift will be
maintained as long as SPORT mode is
selected, even by full stroke pedal
press.
• If in “M +/-“ or in SPORT mode,
the transmission will automatically
downshift as the vehicle slows to halt
(to prevent engine lugging) and
the current gear will display on the
instrument cluster. Shifting the shift
lever backward “+” or moving the
right shift paddle "+" towards the
steering wheel when stationary, will
cause the vehicle to start in second
gear. If the vehicle speed is too
low, the system will ignore further
upshifts. Avoid using speed control
when the M +/- (Manual) mode is
engaged.
When the car stops in M +/- (Manual)
mode, the transmission automatically
moves the shift lever and inserts P
(Park).
If you enter the I.C.E. drive mode when
the gearshift is in "M +/-" position, the
Driving
system activates the automatic return
of the shift lever in D (Drive) mode.
downshift or upshift (example in the
figures).
Note for Diesel Version
If the transmission is in SPORT
mode, the system will change gear
automatically when the set rpm limit
(limiter) is reached.
Shift Paddles (if equipped)
The driver can change gears with the
shift paddles behind the steering
wheel when in D (Drive) and M +/(Manual) mode.
instrument cluster beside the "M"
indication and current shifted gear.
Pull the right shift paddle "+" towards
the steering wheel and release it to
enter the higher gear; do the same
operation with the left shift paddle "-"
to enter the lower gear.
• When in D (Drive) mode, by pressing
"–" paddle the transmission shifts to
"D1 - D2" temporary mode.
• Pull simultaneously both paddles to
deactivate the D (Drive) temporary
mode.
Gear Shift Indicator Light
In order to improve fuel economy, we
recommend that you shift gears when
the system prompts you to do so. This
will help reduce fuel consumption
without significantly affecting vehicle
performance.
The indicator beside the displayed
gear will light up just before reaching
the required speed to change
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When the new gear is engaged, the
indicator turns off. If the shift runs late
or is not performed at all, the indicator
remains lit for a few seconds then
turns off. As soon as new conditions
requiring further gear change occur,
the indicator light will illuminate
again.
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NOTE:
The gearshift indicator will only work
when the transmission is set in M +/(Manual) mode.
red warning light illuminates on the
instrument cluster.
Transmission Malfunction and
Overheating Conditions
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Transmission Emergency Control
Transmission function is electronically
monitored to detect abnormal
conditions. If a condition that could
result in transmission damage is
detected, "Transmission Limp Home
Mode" will be activated. In this
situation, the transmission may
operate only in certain gears, or may
not shift at all. Vehicle performance
may be severely degraded and the
engine may stall. In some situations,
the transmission system may not
re-engage if the engine is turned off
and restarted.
A message in the instrument cluster
will inform the driver about the
more serious transmission conditions,
and indicate what actions may be
necessary.
Transmission Oil Over Temperature
If the transmission oil temperature
exceeds the operating limit, the
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In this case, slow down until
temperature returns to normal level
(the light will turn off).
If this is not sufficient, we recommend
to stop the vehicle, shift the lever to
position P (Park) or N (Neutral) and
keep the engine idle until the red
temperature warning light
turns
off and the message disappears from
the display. Resume driving without
demanding high engine performance.
If the red warning light
and the
related message turns on again,
it is advisable to stop the vehicle,
turn off the engine and wait for the
engine/transmission assembly to fully
cool down.
If the instrument cluster message
indicates that the transmission may
not re-engage after engine shutdown,
perform the following procedure
preferably at a Service Center.
In the event of a momentary problem,
the transmission can be reset to regain
all forward gears by performing the
following steps.
• Stop the vehicle.
• Shift the transmission into P (Park), if
possible.
• Turn the engine off.
• Wait approximately 30 seconds.
• Restart the engine.
• Shift the transmission into D (Drive)
and then into the desired gear range.
If the problem is no longer detected,
the transmission will return to normal
operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset,
we recommend that you visit the
Service Network at your earliest
possible convenience, which has
diagnostic equipment to determine if
the problem could recur.
Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position
See chapter "Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park) Position" in section
"In an Emergency".
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD
version only)
The active on-demand All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) system provides available
optimum traction for a wide variety of
road surface and driving conditions.
The system minimizes wheel slip by
automatically redirecting torque to the
front and rear wheels as necessary.
To maximise fuel economy, the AWD
system automatically disengages
torque distribution on front axle when
road and environmental conditions
are such that wheel slip is unlikely
to occur. When specific road and
environmental conditions require
increased levels of road traction,
the AWD system automatically
distributes the torque between
front and rear axle in order to grant
the best driving experience. Torque
distribution is displayed on the TFT in
the "Drive Mode" main menu. Refer
to paragraph "TFT Display: Menus
and Settings" in chapter "Instrument
Cluster" of section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls" for further
information.
WARNING!
There may be a slight delay for
AWD engagement after a wheel slip
condition occurs.
NOTE:
If the AWD system service warning
message appears after engine start
up, or during driving, it means that
the AWD system is not functioning
properly or is in recovery mode due to
overheating caused by the excessive
wheel spin. In this condition the
vehicle can continue driving but only
rear wheel drive is working. If the
warning message is often activated, it
is recommended to have the vehicle
serviced at the Service Network.
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Drive Mode
Controls Preview
Drive modes can be set using the
buttons on central console.
CAUTION!
"NORMAL" is the default drive
mode, optimised for the best
balance between performances, fuel
consumptions and emissions in the
standard conditions use of the car.
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Buttons on the central console have
the following functions:
•
(ESC Off): to exclude/reactivate
the ESC system.
•
(Start&Stop Off): to deactivate/
reactivate the Start&Stop system.
• I.C.E: to activate/deactivate the drive
mode to ensure increased control
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on slippery surfaces as well as higher
energy efficiency.
• SPORT: to activate/deactivate a
sportier drive mode. In this mode,
the vehicle has a faster throttle
response and ESC sport calibration
(not recommended on wet/slippery
surfaces). Activating this drive mode,
will also change the EPS setting.
•
(Suspension): to switch between
the two suspensions setting modes:
soft (LED light off) and hard ("S", LED
light on). Activating this drive mode,
will also change the EPS setting.
By selecting one of these drive modes,
the yellow or white LED on the button
illuminates and, for some of these,
the vehicle configuration obtained is
graphically displayed on instrument
cluster. The same screen is also
obtained when selecting the "Drive
mode" menu using the buttons on
steering wheel.
When changing drive mode between
I.C.E., NORMAL, SPORT and
(Suspension), engine temperature and
fuel level indicators inner edge will
change color if "Outline Coloring" of
submenu "Screen Setup" is set to "On"
(see example in the figure).
Refer to chapter "Instrument Cluster"
in section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls" for further information.
Setting the Drive Mode
Drive modes can be set using the
buttons on central console.
Keys (buttons) only have two statuses:
OFF and ON. The OFF status (button
released) is the standard function
mode. The ON status is activated by
pressing the button, the dedicated LED
will illuminate. It is necessary to press
the
(ESC Off) button for at least 3
seconds.
At each key on the car starts always in
NORMAL drive mode (all LEDs are OFF)
and driver can select different drive
mode according to following table.
Button
ON – Button pressed
(LED ON)
Electronic Stability Control
ESC partially deactivated.
Driving
Button
ON – Button pressed
(LED ON)
Start&Stop function
deactivated.
I.C.E.
SPORT
(**)
Increased Control and
Efficiency mode ON (*).
Sportier drive mode
(SPORT) ON.
Hard/stiff suspension
setting (“S”).
(*) I.C.E. (Increased Control and
Efficiency) operates on engine
supply in order to reduce fuel
consumption, exhausts, noisiness
(efficiency) by dampening vehicle
reactions (control). The current
mode is also useful for low-grip
surfaces.
(**) Only with Skyhook active
suspensions.
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The tables below summarise the
adjustment of transmission and
engine parameters according to set
drive mode/s.
(ESC Off) is the
only mode that does not depend on
the activation or deactivation of the
other modes. The tables show the two
configurations with:
•
(ESC Off) button NOT pressed;
•
(ESC Off) button pressed.
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(ESC Off) Button NOT pressed
Button
pressed: LED ON
Button not
pressed: LED OFF
I.C.E.
SPORT
Setup NORMAL + S&S
enabled + Soft
suspensions
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I.C.E.
SPORT
I.C.E.
SPORT
I.C.E.
SPORT
I.C.E.
SPORT
NORMAL + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions
I.C.E. + S&S
enabled + Soft
suspensions
SPORT + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions
NORMAL + S&S
disabled + Hard
suspensions
Stability control
Active
Active
Active
Active-Sport (*)
Active-Sport (*)
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Normal
Normal
Normal
Sport
Sport
Suspensions setup
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Hard
Engine control
Normal
Normal
Comfort
Performance
Performance
Engine boost
Normal boost
Overboost
Low boost
Overboost
Overboost
Exhaust sound
Low (Rev.
Threshold)
Low (Rev.
Threshold)
Low
Always High
Always High
Gear shifting point
Normal
‒
Comfort
Performance
Performance
Kick down
Yes
Yes
Yes - Soft
Yes - Strong
Yes - Strong
Upshift rev. limiter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (No, when in
M+/-)
Yes (No, when in
M+/-)
Automatic
downshift
Normal
Anti - Stall
Comfort
Performance
(Anti - Stall, when
in M+/-)
Performance
(Anti - Stall, when
in M+/-)
Driving
Button
pressed: LED ON
Button not
pressed: LED OFF
Shifting timing
I.C.E.
SPORT
Normal
I.C.E.
SPORT
Rapid - Normal
I.C.E.
SPORT
Comfort
I.C.E.
SPORT
Sport (Rapid Sport, when in
M +/-)
I.C.E.
SPORT
Sport (Rapid Sport, when in
M +/-)
(*) In low- and medium-grip conditions (e.g., rain, snow, ice, sand, etc.) it is advisable not to activate SPORT mode, even
with the ESC system active (button
(ESC OFF) not pressed).
(ESC Off) Button pressed
Button
pressed: LED ON
Button not
pressed: LED OFF
I.C.E.
SPORT
Setup NORMAL + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions
I.C.E.
SPORT
I.C.E.
SPORT
I.C.E.
SPORT
I.C.E.
SPORT
NORMAL + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions
I.C.E. + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions
SPORT + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions
NORMAL + S&S
disabled + Hard
suspensions
Stability control
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Normal
Normal
Normal
Sport
Sport
Suspensions setup
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Hard
Engine control
Normal
Normal
Comfort
Performance
Performance
Engine boost
Normal boost
Overboost
Low boost
Overboost
Overboost
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Button
pressed: LED ON
Button not
pressed: LED OFF
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I.C.E.
SPORT
I.C.E.
SPORT
I.C.E.
SPORT
I.C.E.
SPORT
I.C.E.
SPORT
Exhaust sound
Low (Rev.
Threshold)
Low (Rev.
Threshold)
Low
Always High
Always High
Gear shifting point
Normal
‒
Comfort
Performance
Performance
Kick down
Yes
Yes
Yes - Soft
Yes - Strong
Yes - Strong
Upshift rev. limiter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (No, when in
M+/-)
Yes (No, when in
M+/-)
Automatic
downshift
Normal
Anti - Stall
Comfort
Performance
(Anti - Stall, when
in M+/-)
Performance
(Anti - Stall, when
in M+/-)
Shifting timing
Normal
Rapid - Normal
Comfort
Sport (Rapid Sport, when in
M +/-)
Sport (Rapid Sport, when in
M +/-)
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NOTE:
A different drive mode can be set even
with engine running and vehicle in
motion.
To activate a drive mode, press briefly
the corresponding button. The LED
on the button will light up and set
drive mode screen will be displayed
(example in the figure: NORMAL) for 5
seconds.
To deactivate the drive mode, press
the same button again: the LED will
turn off and the display will show the
message indicating that
(ESC OFF)
drive mode is off and ESC system is
active.
Activate/Deactivate
(ESC OFF) Drive
Mode
To activate
(ESC OFF) drive mode
press the corresponding button for at
least 3 seconds: the yellow LED on the
button will turn on.
Deactivate/Reactivate
(Start&Stop
Off) Drive Mode
To deactivate the Start&Stop
function normally active, press the
corresponding button once: the yellow
LED on the button will turn on.
To reactivate the Start&Stop function,
press the same button again: the LED
will turn off.
To disable the drive mode activated,
press the same button again: the LED
will turn off.
Monitoring Settings on Display
By gaining access to "Drive mode"
menu through the buttons on steering
wheel right-hand side, it is possible to
monitor the settings for driving.
The list and figure show vehicle
parameters referred to each
drive mode. Driving mode and
its parameters are identified by a
different color (example in the figure:
I.C.E.).
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Activate/Deactivate I.C.E., SPORT and
(Suspension) Drive Mode
To activate one of these drive mode,
press the corresponding button once:
the white LED on the button will turn
on.
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A Powertrain.
B ESC.
C Suspension stiffness.
D Torque distribution (AWD version
only).
Press " " (Suspension) button, the
icon with "S" beside will light up on
the upper right side of the TFT display.
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The table below specifies the default settings for each drive mode.
Drive Mode
Default Condition
ESC
I.C.E.
Normal
ESC
Normal
Normal
ESC
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Sport
Normal
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Drive Mode
Default Condition
ESC
Sport
Sport
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I.C.E. Mode excluding ESC
To release the vehicle in low grip
conditions (e.g.: heaps of snow, mud,
sand, etc), it is possible to shift the
transmission feature in the specific
driving mode as required for these
situations, by pressing the I.C.E.
button and to exclude completely the
yaw and spinning control system, by
pressing the button for at last three
seconds (ESC Off).
Parking Brake
The vehicle is equipped with an
electric automatic parking brake, also
called EPB (Electric Parking Brake). The
EPB braking action on model with
"Base" braking system (equipped with
rear floating caliper) is ensured by a
power actuator directly working on
the brake pad inside each caliper of
the rear brake system.
All other models with “Dual Cast”
braking system are equipped with a
dedicated caliper which acts on each
rear brake disc.
It can be automatically engaged
when the engine is turned off and
disengaged with engine running,
driver seatbelt latched and driver door
closed, while pressing the brake pedal
and operating the shift lever.
Furthermore, EPB can be automatically
engaged above a slope threshold
with transmission in parking to avoid
damage to the vehicle. EPB can be
disengaged before to turn off the
vehicle.
When the parking brake is applied, the
warning light
lights up on the
tachometer display and the related
message is displayed on the instrument
cluster for 5 seconds (see "Instrument
Cluster" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls").
During engagement and
disengagement procedures, the
warning light
flashes until
the parking brake has reached its
maximum activation force and is
respectively fully released.
In the above-mentioned conditions,
the automatic engagement function
can be deactivated/activated by
selecting the menu item "Vehicle
settings" on the main menu (refer to
paragraph "Deactivating Automatic
Operation" in this chapter).
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Manual Engagement/
Disengagement
The parking brake can also be
manually engaged or disengaged
when the engine is running or the
ignition switch is in the RUN position,
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by pressing the brake pedal and
raising the lever located behind the
shift lever.
When the parking brake is applied, the
warning light
lights up on the
tachometer and the related message
will be displayed for 5 seconds on the
instrument cluster.
If you attempt to engage/disengage
the parking brake without having
pressed the brake pedal, a message
will be displayed, warning you to
proceed.
If the engine was turned off when
the automatic engagement device
was deactivated (see “Deactivating
Automatic Operation” in this chapter)
it is possible to shift the parking brake
simply by pulling the lever upward
within 3 minutes after turning off.
CAUTION!
The main function of the EPB is to
allow safe parking of the vehicle,
therefore it must only be applied
when the vehicle is already stationary.
If the EPB is used while the vehicle
is moving and decelerating until a
speed lower of 5 km/h (3 mph) and,
in particular, until complete stop
(typically in a sudden brake), it is
necessary to have the EPB system
checked by the Service Network.
Deactivating Automatic
Operation
The automatic engagement function
can be deactivated/reactivated by
selecting the menu item "Vehicle
settings" through the switch on
the right-side of the steering wheel
(refer to "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls".)
Press and release the switch toward
the arrow ( ) to select “Electric Park
Brake”.
WARNING!
• Always hold the brake pedal
pressed during engagement or
disengagement of the parking brake.
• The EPB command activation while
running generates a deceleration of
the vehicle with strong deceleration
(Dynamic Braking). It is therefore
recommended to use this feature
only in case of emergency. The
stability of the car is guaranteed
by the action of the activated ESC
system.
• It is advisable to keep the "Auto
Apply" function always active
(On) so that the vehicle is properly
secured with electric parking brake.
Press and release the switch once
again toward the arrow ( ) to
visualize the options connected to this
function.
• Auto Apply On (recommended
setting);
• Auto Apply Off.
Driving
WARNING!
It is advisable to keep the "Auto
Apply" function always active (On) so
that the vehicle is properly secured
with electric parking brake.
CAUTION!
• Under certain conditions when the
"Setting Saved" Selection notification
appears as a popup for 2 seconds
then the display will show again the
modified function.
Scroll with the switch toward
the arrow
or
through the
programmable options.
Press and release the switch toward
the arrow ( ) to set the selected
option. A check mark will remain next
to the previously-selected item until a
new selection is made.
battery voltage is low, the electric
automatic parking brake system
may temporarily be deactivated for
safety reasons. Therefore, typically
upon starting the engine, when the
battery voltage drops, a message
may temporarily be displayed,
indicating that automatic operation
is temporarily disabled.
• In case of repetitive requests to reset
the EPB through the messages shown
on the TFT display, please contact the
Service Network.
Failure Indication
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In the event of electric parking brake
system failure, the warning light
on the display will light up and
the related message will show for 5
seconds.
In order to disable the automatic
operation follow the same procedures
and select the other option.
WARNING!
In the event of an EPB failure, take
your vehicle to the nearest Service
Network Center as soon as possible.
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Initialize the EPB System after Reconnecting the Vehicle Battery
After the detachment and the
subsequent connection of the battery,
on the instrument cluster display the
warning light
will be illuminated.
To initialize the EPB system, lift,
release and lift again the lever located
behind the shift lever.
Emergency Disengagement
In case of brake lock with complete
electrical system failure, is necessary
to act on the electric actuator to undo
the pressure on the pads of rear brake
calipers (see "Emergency Release of
the Parking Brake" chapter in section
"In an Emergency").
EPB Operation with
Overheated Brakes
Driving on mountain roads with steep
slopes or a sports use of the vehicle
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could overheat the brake system
components. In these conditions,
parking brake must not be used since
the push of the power actuator might
not be sufficient to ensure vehicle
braking, especially on a slope.
Drive normally without braking to
allow the brakes to cool down a few
minutes before stopping. In this way,
the automatic or manual activation of
the parking brake will ensure vehicle
braking.
Parking
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully applied
in automatic or manual and place
the transmission lever in the P (Park)
position by pressing the "P" button.
WARNING!
• Always check that the vehicle is
locked before leaving it.
• Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
• Do not park the vehicle on paper,
grass, dry leaves or other flammable
materials. They could catch fire if
they come into contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system.
• Do not leave the engine running
while the vehicle is unattended.
CAUTION!
When you need to park the vehicle on
a steep slope, both with the engine on
and off, it is recommended not only to
engage the parking brake, but also to
shift the transmission lever to P (Park)
before leaving the vehicle.
When parking on hill roads, it is
important to turn the front wheels
toward the curb on a downhill grade
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and away from the curb on an uphill
grade.
Apply the parking brake before
placing the shift lever in P (Park),
otherwise the load on the transmission
locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the shift lever out of
P (Park).
In certain conditions, it is however
advisable to disengage the parking
brake manually and slightly apply the
service brake for starting off. This is
advisable when there are obstacles
very close to the vehicle in the
direction in which you intend to move.
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“Drive Away Inhibit” strategy
In order to avoid a dangerous condition resulting from leaving the vehicle “not braked” with running engine and without
driver on board, "Drive Away Inhibit" strategy alerts the driver with messages on the instrument cluster display and
sounding chimes, then puts the transmission in P (Park).
The table shows the vehicle condition and the action that the system runs to exit the dangerous condition.
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Vehicle condition
Action of the driver
• Engine running and speed lower than 3
km/h (1.8 mph).
• Transmission in any position other P
(Park).
• Driver safety belt unlocked.
• Driver door opened.
• Brake pedal pressed.
The driver releases the brake pedal to get
out of the vehicle.
Warnings
Warnings
• Slow continuous chime.
• The condition of the vehicle not in P
(Park) position will be signalled by a
message on the display.
• Fast chime.
• A message which invites to engage
the parking brake to prevent vehicle
movement will be displayed on the
display.
The system puts
the transmission in
P (Park) position.
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Brake and Stability Control
System
The vehicle is endowed with an
Electronic Stability Control System
(ESC), which helps to maintain
directional control in the event of
loss of grip of the tires. The system is
able to detect potentially dangerous
situations for the stability of the
vehicle and automatically sets the
brakes on all four wheels in a
differentiated manner, in order to
provide a torque settlement of the
vehicle.
ESC includes the following subsystems:
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System);
• EBD (Electronic Brake-force
Distribution);
• TCS (Traction Control System);
• BAS (Brake Assist System);
• BTO (Brake Throttle Override);
• HSA (Hill Start Assist).
WARNING!
• These systems cannot prevent
the natural laws of physics from
affecting the vehicle, nor can they
increase traction, braking or steering
efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes
and tires.
• These systems cannot prevent
collisions, including those resulting
from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too
closely, or aquaplaning.
• The capabilities of a vehicle
equipped with these systems must
never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner that could
jeopardise the driver’s and the
passenger’s safety or the safety of
others.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)
This system enhances directional
control and stability of the vehicle
under various driving conditions. The
ESC corrects over steering and under
steering of the vehicle by applying the
brake to the appropriate wheel.
Engine power may also be reduced to
assist in counteracting the conditions
of instability and maintain the right
direction. The system is also able to
reduce the engine power.
Through sensors fitted on the vehicle,
the ESC system detects the driver’s
chosen direction comparing it to the
one maintained while running. In case
of discrepancy between the required
trajectory and the current one, the ESC
system brakes the appropriate wheel
to counteract over or under steering.
• Oversteer - when the vehicle is
turning more than appropriate for
the steering wheel position.
• Understeer - when the vehicle is
turning less than appropriate for the
steering wheel position.
The ESC system has two available
operating modes:
ESC On
This is the normal ESC operating mode.
At each start-up of the vehicle, the ESC
system is set in this mode and should
be used for most driving conditions.
The ESC should only be turned off for
specific reasons as pointed out in the
following paragraphs.
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ESC Off
The "ESC Off" mode is aimed for a
more spirited driving experience but
also purposeful for driving in deep
snow, sand, or gravel. The current
mode disables the TCS portion of the
ESC and raises the threshold for ESC
activation, allowing higher wheel
spin than normally granted by the
ESC system. The (ESC Off) button is
fitted beside the gear shift lever:
to deactivate the system see "Drive
Mode" in this section.
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WARNING!
In SPORT mode the ESC control
thresholds are higher for maximum
performance on dry road surface. To
ensure maximum security of the ESC is
recommended not to activate SPORT
mode on surfaces with medium- and
low-grip (e.g., wet, snow, dirt, etc..)
with ESC system active (button
(ESC Off) not pressed).
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NOTE:
• When in "ESC Off" mode, the TCS
functionality of ESC is deactivated
(except for the limited slip feature
described in the TCS paragraph
of this chapter). All other stability
features of ESC function regularly.
• To improve the vehicle's traction
when driving with snow chains, or
when starting off in deep snow,
sand, or gravel, it may be desirable
to switch to the "ESC Off" mode by
pressing the
(ESC Off) button and
remain in this operational mode
no longer than needed. Once the
situation requiring "ESC Off" mode
is overcome, turn the ESC on again
by pressing the
(ESC Off) button.
This may also be performed while in
motion.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
and Electronic Brake-force
Distribution (EBD)
The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
provides increased vehicle stability
and brake performance under most
braking conditions. The system
automatically "pumps" the brakes
during severe braking to prevent
wheel lock-up.
The Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD) prevents the rear wheels from
over-braking and provides greater
control of available braking forces
applied to the rear axle.
WARNING!
The ABS helps prevent the wheels
from locking, but it does not increase
the physical grip limits between the
tires and the road. Therefore, always
keep a safe distance from the vehicle
in front of yours and reduce your
speed when entering a curve.
NOTE:
• When the vehicle's speed is higher
than 11 km/h (7 mph), you may also
hear a slight clicking sound as well
as other motor noises. The system
is performing a self-check cycle to
ensure that the ABS is working
properly.
• This self-check occurs each time the
vehicle is started and accelerated past
11 km/h (7 mph).
ABS is activated during braking under
certain road or stopping conditions.
ABS-inducing conditions can include
ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad
tracks, loose debris.
You may also experience the following
when the brake system goes into AntiLock:
• The ABS motor running (it may
continue to run for a short time after
the vehicle stops).
• The clicking sound of solenoid valves.
• Brake pedal pulsations.
• A slight drop or fall away of the
brake pedal at the end of the stop.
These are all normal characteristics of
ABS functioning.
WARNING!
The
ABS
contains sophisticated
•
electronic equipment that may be
susceptible to interference caused by
improperly-installed or high-output
radio transmitting equipment. This
interference can cause possible
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loss of anti-lock braking capability.
Installation of such equipment
should be performed by qualified
Maserati personnel.
• Pumping the Anti-Lock Brakes will
diminish their effectiveness and may
lead to a collision. Pumping brakes
makes the stopping distance longer.
Just press firmly on your brake pedal
when you need to slow down or
stop.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The current device is an integral
part of the ESC system. It operates
automatically by reducing the power
transmitted by the engine in case of
slipping, loss of grip on wet floor
(aquaplaning), acceleration on slippery
snow-covered or frozen surfaces, etc.
Activating under slip conditions
different control systems:
• if slippage affects both drive wheels,
it reduces the power transmitted by
the engine;
• if slippage only affects one drive
wheel, it brakes the slipping wheel
automatically.
Brake Assist System (BAS)
This system completes the ABS system
by optimising the vehicle braking
capacity during emergency brake
manoeuvres. The system detects an
emergency braking situation by
sensing the rate and amount of brake
application and then applies optimum
pressure to the brakes in order to help
reduce braking distances.
The quick brake coupling is optimal
for BAS performances. In order to fully
exploit the system, apply continuous
brake pedal pressure during the entire
vehicle stop sequence. Do not reduce
brake pedal pressure earlier than
required. Once the brake pedal is
released, the BAS is deactivated.
Brake Throttle Override (BTO)
To complete the range of systems
that assist braking, the vehicle is
equipped with BTO, which is designed
to stop the vehicle even when it
is being accelerated. If the brake
pedal is depressed together with
the accelerator, the system does not
consider as "conflict" the sequence
"brake-first-then-accelerator" of pedal
application and it will not engage the
BTO. When the system recognizes that
the accelerator pedal is stuck pressed
and the sequence “accelerator-first
then- brake-pressed” (this sequence is
recognized as a “conflict”), the engine
power will be automatically reduced
and, if the driver continues to depress
the accelerator, the system can make
the vehicle to come to a complete
stop.
Additionally, if the brake pedal is
released when the accelerator is still
stuck pressed, the corresponding
engine torque increase gradually to a
safe value.
The system exits from this strategy
when the accelerator pedal is
completely unstuck.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The HSA system is designed to assist
the driver when starting a vehicle
uphill. HSA will maintain the level of
brake pressure applied for a short
period of time also after releasing the
brake pedal.
If the driver does not apply the
throttle during this short period of
time, the system will release brake
pressure and the vehicle will start
sloping down. The system will release
brake pressure proportionally to the
amount of throttle/torque applied
as the vehicle starts to move in the
chosen direction.
By scrolling MTC+ user settings and
selecting "Safety & Driving Assistant",
the driver can disable the HSA system.
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HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in
order for HSA to activate:
• vehicle is stationary.
• gear selection matches vehicle uphill
direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill
is in forward gear; vehicle backing
uphill is in reverse gear).
HSA will work in R (Reverse) and all
forward gears when the activation
criteria have been met.
The system will not activate if the
transmission is placed in N (Neutral) or
P (Park).
Using the Brakes
CAUTION!
To obtain a good performance by
brake pads and discs, avoid sudden
braking during the first 300 km (190
mi).
The pad wear limit is indicated by
the illumination of the warning light
, on the instrument cluster. In
this event, please contact the Service
Network.
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WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake
failure and possibly an accident.
Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in
abnormally high brake temperatures,
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excessive lining wear, and possible
brake damage. In an emergency full
braking capacity may be impaired.
Note for Diesel Engine (Diesel only)
During driving, if the brake pedal and
accelerator are pressed at the same
time, the latter no longer responds to
the driver’s command and the engine
system limits the performance of the
car until the normal driving conditions
is restored.
Brake Pads and Brake Discs
Wear on the brake pads and brake
discs depends to a great extent on the
driving style and the conditions of use
and therefore cannot be expressed in
actual kilometres driven on the road.
The brake system is designed for
optimal braking effect at all speeds
and temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and
ambient conditions (e.g. temperature,
humidity and long outdoor stopping
periods) can therefore cause the
brakes to "squeal". This is normal and
will cease after a few brakings.
New Brake Pads and/or Brake
Discs
New brake pads have to be “bed in”,
and therefore only attain optimal
Driving
friction to the brake disc when the
vehicle has covered several hundred
km.
During this first period, the slightly
reduced braking ability must be
compensated for by pressing the brake
pedal harder. This applies whenever
the brake pads and/or brake discs are
replaced.
Brake Overheating
Driving on mountain roads with steep
slopes or a sports use of the vehicle
could overheat the brake system
components. In these conditions,
parking brake must not be used since
the push of the power actuator might
not be sufficient to ensure vehicle
braking, especially on a slope.
Drive normally without braking to
allow the brakes to cool down a few
minutes before stopping. In this way,
the automatic or manual activation of
the parking brake will ensure vehicle
braking.
Brake overheating could also cause
"squeals" and "vibrations".
Use of the Engine
Breaking-In
Today's most modern production
methods are designed to provide
extremely precise construction and
assembly of components. However,
moving parts do undergo a settling
process, basically in the first hours of
vehicle operation.
Do not drive keeping at a constant
high speed rate for a prolonged time.
While cruising, brief full-throttle
acceleration within the limits of
local traffic laws contributes to a
good break-in. Wide-open throttle
acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine
at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which
vehicle operations will occur. For the
recommended viscosity and quality
grades, see "Refillings" in section
“Features and Specifications”.
A new engine may consume some
oil during its first few thousand
kilometers of operation. This should
be considered as a normal part of the
break-in and not interpreted as an
indication of malfunction.
Specific Requirements for Gasoline
Engines
Avoid exceeding 5000 rpm for the first
1000 trip km (620 mi). After starting
the vehicle, do not exceed 4000 rpm
until the engine has warmed up
sufficiently (coolant temperature:
65-70°C /149-158°F).
Specific Requirements for Diesel
Engine
During the first 1500 km (900 mi)
avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full
throttle. Do not exceed 2/3 of the
maximum permissible engine speed for
each gear. In M +/- (Manual) shifting
mode, change gear in good time. Do
not shift down a gear manually in
order to brake.
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While Driving
Never travel with the tachometer
indicator approaching the peak
rpm, not even downhill. When the
tachometer indicator is approaching
the peak rpm (red colored zone), take
precautions to avoid exceeding that
limit.
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On-Board Diagnostic System
Gasoline
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Diesel
Ensure proper operation of different
devices checking their respective
control telltales.
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CAUTION!
• Under normal conditions, all red
warning lights on the instrument
cluster display should be off. When
they come on, they indicate a
malfunction. Refer to “Instrument
Cluster” in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls".
• Continuing to drive when a red
warning light is on could cause
serious damage to the vehicle and
affect its performance.
WARNING!
Do not travel downhill with the
engine off, as the servo brake will no
longer function due to the vacuum
decrease and thus after a few braking
attempts, the system becomes totally
inefficient. The Electric Power Steering
will not provide assistance.
NOTE for Diesel Engine (Diesel only)
During driving, if the brake pedal and
accelerator are pressed at the same
time, the latter no longer responds to
the driver’s command and the engine
system limits the performance of the
car until the normal driving conditions
is restored.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
sophisticated onboard diagnostic
system. This system monitors the
performance of the emissions, engine,
and automatic transmission control
systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will
provide excellent performance and
fuel economy, as well as engine
emissions well within current local
regulations of various countries.
If any of these systems require service,
the system will turn on the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
It will also store diagnostic codes and
other information to assist which your
Service Center will use to service
your vehicle. Although the vehicle
will still be driveable and not need
towing, contact the Service Network
for service as soon as possible.
Driving
CAUTION!
• Prolonged driving with the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on
could cause further damage to the
emissions control system. It could also
affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before
any emissions tests can be performed.
• If the
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is flashing while the
engine is running, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is
required at the Service Network.
• After the problem has been solved,
the Service Network personnel will
perform specific tests on the test
bench for a complete check of the
system and, if necessary, also road
tests, even on long distances.
Regenerate the Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF)
Under conditions of exclusive short
duration and low speed driving cycles,
the engine and exhaust aftertreatment
system may never reach the conditions
required to remove the trapped
Particulate Matter (PM). This
conditions is reported by the messages
on TFT display. To restore the exhaust
aftertreatment system to normal
operating condition it is necessary to
regenerate the DPF by following the
indications reported in the paragraph
"TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights of Set Modes/Functions" of
the chapter "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls".
CAUTION!
• Prolonged driving with the MIL on
inhibits the regeneration process
with possible DPF clogged.
• Maserati is not responsible for
defects occurring due to not
performed DPF regeneration process.
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
(for versions/markets where
provided)
To reduce the emissions of particulate
matter, the exhaust system is equipped
with a particulate filter optimized
for the back pressure and with a high
filtration efficiency.
This filter is maintenance-free and
self-regulating and therefore does
not require a regeneration procedure
when using the car. This performance
made possible by the improvement of
the filtering support between engine
and silencer.
Electronic Speed Limiter
and Cruise Control
Using the controls located on the
left side of the steering wheel, the
driver can set a maximum speed limit
(SL) or maintain a constant cruise
control (CC) speed without operating
the accelerator pedal. If set, these
two functions SL and CC will exclude
each other according to the driver’s
maneuvers.
Speed Limiter (SL)
With this function, the driver can
set the maximum speed limit to be
reached by the vehicle.
It is possible to exceed the set
maximum speed by firmly pressing
on the accelerator pedal. After that,
if the SL function is still active, once
the driving speed returns under the set
value, the SL function will continue to
limit the speed.
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Cruise Control (CC)
The CC enables the driver to maintain
the desired vehicle speed without
pressing the accelerator pedal,
reducing driving fatigue on highways,
especially long trips, as the set speed
is automatically maintained. A firm
press on the accelerator pedal or
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Standard Configuration
ON/OFF button to
engage/disengage SL
system.
ON/OFF button to
engage/disengage CC
system.
the braking pedal will temporarily
deactivate the cruise control function.
CAUTION!
The device can only be switched on at
speeds exceeding 30 km/h (18 mph)
and it switches off automatically when
the brake pedal or the accelerator
pedal is pressed.
Standard Configuration
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WARNING!
The Cruise Control function must only
be activated when traffic and the
route permit a constant speed to be
maintained safely for a sufficiently
long distance.
In the optional configuration, there
is no specific button to enable and
disable the CC, since driver uses the
ACC control buttons.
Controls
The controls are located on the left
side of the steering wheel.
Control configuration depends on
which driver assist systems are installed
to the vehicle.
In the standard configuration there is
a specific button to enable and disable
the SL and CC.
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Optional Configuration
Control buttons have the following
functions:
Optional Configuration
Press ACC Gap button and
hold it down for 2 seconds
to enable the CC system.
Press ACC button to disable
the CC system.
ON/OFF button to
engage/disengage SL
system.
Driving
Shared by All Configurations
Multifunction switch:
• Press up (indication RES
+): increase speed, set
current speed or resume
previously set speed when
system is in "cancelled"
status;
• Pushed (indication CANC)
in SL mode: pause (SL
disengaged). The set
limit is not deleted (see
paragraph “Temporary
Deactivation (SL and CC)”
in this chapter).
• Pushed (indication CANC)
in CC mode deletes the set
speed.
• Press down (indication
SET -): set speed/decrease
speed.
NOTE:
• The figures only show the Standard
Configuration.
• In order to ensure proper operation,
the CC system has been designed
to shut down if multiple systems
are operated at the same time
(example: ACC and FCW). When
conditions so allow, the CC system
can be reactivated by pushing
the CC “ON/OFF” button or the
ACC Gap button (in the Optional
Configuration) and resetting the
desired vehicle set speed.
Displayed Information
SL and CC conditions are displayed
on instrument cluster after selecting
“Driver Assist” menu (see paragraph
“TFT Display: Menus and Settings"
under “Instrument Cluster” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
Apart from the pop-up messages at
the center of the display, SL and CC
systems status is represented by icons
at the top left and right. These icons
remain displayed even when you exit
the "Driver Assist" screen.
The SL and CC screen can be displayed
any time driver changes system status
or settings. After 5 seconds of SL and
CC inactivity, the display goes back to
last screen.
To disengage the system, push the
same button a second time. The
light will turn off and a new message
pops up for 5 seconds, then the display
returns to the previous setting.
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Speed Limiter Operation
Speed Limiter Activation
Push the
ON/OFF button to engage
the system. The
white light in
upper left sector of the TFT display will
illuminate.
When the SL function is activated, the
system automatically disengage the CC
function if it was active.
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Driving
NOTE:
The system must be disengaged when
not in use.
Speed Range of Use
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Speed
km/h (mph)
Minimum
0 (0)
Engaged/activated
30 (18)
Maximum
250 (155)
Speed Limiter Setting
Turn on the SL function when the
vehicle has reached the desidered
speed, push downward the
multifunction switch (SET-) and release
it: the system sets and visualizes under
the
green light the current speed
limit (in the example shown 30 km/h).
Pushing the multifunction switch
upward (RES +) or downward (SET
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-) once, or by holding it down, will
enable to increase or decrease the set
speed by one unit (1 km/h or 1 mph).
If the car is equipped with ADAS
Systems, the single press of the
multifunction switch will increase or
decrease the set speed of 1 km/h or
1 mph; a continuous pressure of the
same will increase or decrease the set
speed of 10 km/h or 5 mph.
Release the switch when the desired
speed is reached, and the new set
speed will be visualized below the
green light.
The set speed memory can only be
erased by pressing the
ON/OFF
button or by turning the ignition off.
Temporary Deactivation
A single or continuous press of the
multifunction switch (CANC), with SL
function on, erases temporarily the
set speed memory, that will remain
displayed under the
white light.
Pressing the brake pedal will only
temporarily deactivate the CC
function, if it was active, not the SL
function.
Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push
upward the multifunction switch
(RES+) and release it.
If you resume the set speed, but
driving at a higher speed, the message
shown in the picture below appears on
the instrument cluster display and a
buzzer alerts the driver.
Driving
It is possible to do so at any driving
speed, considering that it is possible to
set a minimum speed of 30 km/h (18
mph).
Cruise Control Operation
The system cuts the engine torque and
the
green light with below the set
speed will turn on.
Cruise Control Activation
To turn the system on, push the
ON/OFF button or the ACC Gap
button for 2 seconds (in the Optional
Configuration). The
white light
with below 3 dashes on the instrument
cluster display will illuminate.
Drive Override
If the driver presses the accelerator
pedal to overtake another vehicle and
exceeds the set speed limit, an alert
message pops up for 5 seconds until
you return below the set limit. The
green light remain on.
To turn the system off, push the
ON/OFF button a second time
or the ACC button (in the Optional
Configuration). The
white light
will turn off.
WARNING!
Never leave the electronic Cruise
Control system on when not in use.
You could accidentally set the system
or cause it to go faster than you want.
Always leave the system off when you
are not using it.
Speed Range of Use
Speed
km/h
(mph)
Minimum
30 (18)
Engaged/activated
30 (18)
Maximum
210 (130)
Setting Desired Speed
Turn on the CC function. When the
vehicle has reached the desired speed
(in the example: 100 km/h), push
downward the multifunction switch
(SET -) and release.
The
green light with below the
desired speed will illuminate on the
instrument cluster display.
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NOTE:
The CC system must be turned off
when not in use.
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Driving
Release the accelerator and the vehicle
will operate at the selected speed.
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NOTE:
The vehicle should be travelling at
a steady speed and on level ground
before pushing the switch downward.
Pressing the
"ON/OFF" button or
the ACC Gap button for 2 seconds (in
the Optional Configuration) or moving
the ignition switch in OFF position
erases the set speed memory.
Changing Speed Setting
Pushing the multifunction switch
upward (RES +) or downward (SET
-) once, or by holding it down, will
enable to increase or decrease the set
speed by one unit (1 km/h or 1 mph).
If the car is equipped with ADAS
Systems, the single press of the
multifunction switch will increase or
decrease the set speed of 1 km/h or
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1 mph; a continuous pressure of the
same will increase or decrease the set
speed of 10 km/h or 5 mph.
Release the switch when the desired
speed is reached, and the new set
speed will be visualized below the
green light.
Each subsequent tap of the
multifunction switch will increase or
decrease the speed by 1 km/h or 1
mph.
Temporary Deactivation
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pressing
the multifunction switch (CANC), or
normal brake pressure while slowing
the vehicle will temporarily deactivate
the CC without erasing the set speed
memory. The
white light with
below the set speed will appear on the
display.
Driver Override
If the driver presses the accelerator
pedal while the CC is on, such as to
overtake another vehicle, and exceeds
the set speed limit, the system will
temporarily deactivate the CC. During
the event, the speed indication below
the
green light will be blinking.
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the
vehicle will return to
the set speed and the green light with
below the set speed with steady light
will be displayed.
Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push
upward the multifunction switch
(RES +) and release. The
green
light with below the set speed will
illuminate on the instrument cluster.
Resume can be used at any speed
above 30 km/h (18 mph).
Driving
Using Electronic Cruise Control on
Hillsides
The transmission may be downshifted
on hills to maintain the vehicle set
speed. The CC system maintains set
speed up and down hills. A slight
speed change on moderate hills is
normal. On steep slopes, a greater
speed loss or gain may occur so we
recommend to drive without CC.
WARNING!
Electronic Cruise Control can be
dangerous where the system cannot
maintain a constant speed. Your
vehicle could go too fast for the
conditions, and you could lose control
and have an accident. Do not use
electronic Cruise Control in heavy
traffic or on winding, icy, snowcovered or slippery roads.
Adaptive Cruise Control ACC (optional)
ADAS Equipments
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
part of ADAS equipments together
with:
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA).
• Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA).
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW).
• Highway Assist (HAS) (for
versions/markets, where provided).
• Traffic Sign Assist (TSA).
FCW, HAS and TSA are separate
functions that may not be present
in the ADAS equipment. For more
details see "Forward Collision Warning
- FCW", "Highway Assist - HAS" and
"Traffic Sign Assist - TSA" in this
section.
NOTE:
LKA and ABSA are described in the
relevant chapters of this section.
ACC Preview
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
further increases the drive comfort
ensured by the Cruise Control when
driving on highways and freeways.
Always consider that ACC is not a
safety system and is not designed to
prevent accidents.
The ACC allows driver to keep Cruise
Control active in limited or moderate
traffic conditions with no need to
constantly restore the Cruise Control.
The ACC uses a radar sensor, located
on the front grille behind the trident,
and the camera behind the internal
rear-view mirror to detect the
presence of a vehicle ahead at a close
distance and moving in the same
direction.
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This vehicle, in this chapter, will
be indicated as "target vehicle" or
"vehicle ahead".
NOTE:
• If the sensor detects no vehicle
ahead, the ACC system will maintain
set steady speed.
• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle
ahead, the ACC system automatically
kicks in by slightly accelerating or
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braking (to avoid exceeding the
initially set speed) so that the vehicle
keeps present distance, trying to
adapt to the speed of the detected
vehicle ahead.
WARNING!
• The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
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designed to increase vehicle driving
comfort. It must not be considered
as a means replacing the required
attention of the driver. The driver is
always required to drive carefully.
The driver is always required to
pay utmost attention to driving
conditions (road, traffic, weather)
and style (speed, distance from
sensed vehicle ahead, brake use).
Driver has the full responsibility of
the vehicle therefore his attention
is crucial to keeping vehicle control
in particular when approaching
curves, rounds and situations with
heavy traffic. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in a collision and
death or serious personal injury.
• In some driving scenarios, the ACC
could have detection problems. In
such cases, the ACC could kick in late
or unexpectedly. The driver must
be careful since his/her intervention
could be necessary.
• It is always driver responsibility to
obey to speed limits and to keep
minimum legal distance to the
preceding vehicle foreseen for the
specific country.
• ACC system can decelerate only with
limited braking, it cannot execute
emergency braking.
The ACC system:
• Does not activate/react in the
presence of pedestrians, bicycle and
not licensable vehicle in general,
incoming traffic from opposite
direction and steady objects such as a
vehicle stuck in a traffic jam or for a
fault.
• Is meant for the use on highways and
well-build roads, not for city traffic or
mountain roads.
• May not have enough time to react
and/or decelerate sufficiently on
vehicles when lane is changed too
fast or the relative speed is too high.
In such cases the driver has to react
appropriately also without any
acoustic/visual warning.
• Cannot consider road, traffic and
weather conditions and might prove
limited when visibility is poor.
• Does not always fully recognise
complex driving conditions and this
could cause wrong assessment of the
required safety distance.
It is recommended to disable the ACC
system in the following instances:
• When driving in the fog, heavy rain,
heavy snow, slush, heavy traffic and
similar complex situations such as
for instance highway sections where
there are men at work.
• When entering a junction lane or
a slip road to leave the highway;
when driving on narrow, icy, snowy,
slippery roads, or on steep up and
downhill roads.
• When circumstances do not allow to
drive safely at constant speed.
Displayed Information
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
condition, as well as the LKA
and HAS status, is displayed on
instrument cluster after selecting
“Driver Assist” menu (see paragraph
"TFT Display: Menus and Settings"
under "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
Displayed information depends on
system status: ready, set, temporarily
cancelled or override.
Driving
Apart from the image at the center
of the display, SL, CC, ACC, LKA and
HAS systems status is represented by
icons at the top left and right. These
icons remain displayed even when you
exiting the "Driver Assist" screen.
The vehicle(s) and horizontal bars
represent the ACC status as ready
(white) or with sensed vehicle ahead
(green); the white, grey or yellow lines
represent the LKA and HAS systems.
The ACC screen can be displayed any
time driver changes system status
or settings. After 5 seconds of ACC
inactivity, the display goes back to last
screen.
1.
2.
ACC Controls and Activation
Conditions
The buttons on steering wheel RH side
control ACC operation and the other
functions/driver assist systems installed
to this vehicle.
3.
4.
5.
Multifunction control shared by
all driver assist functions/systems:
- Press up (indication "RES +"):
increase speed, set current speed
or resume previously set speed
when system is in "cancelled"
status.
- Pushed (indication "CANC"):
cancel the function if it was in
"set" status, going in a ready
condition but remembering the
previous set speed.
- Press down (indication "SET -"):
set speed/decrease speed.
Two functions button with ACC
activated:
- ACC Gap: pressed and released;
set the distance to sensed vehicle
ahead as horizontal bars (setting
cycle starts to 3 bars).
- CC On: pressed for 2 seconds
activates the CC system.
- Press it to switch from CC to ACC.
ACC ON/OFF button. If enabled,
pressing this button will disable
CC.
HAS ON/OFF button with ACC set
only. See "Highway Assist - HAS"
in this section for further details.
Speed Limiter (SL) ON/OFF button.
NOTE:
Any change made to tire dimensions
affects performance of Adaptive Cruise
Control and Front Collision Warning
(FCW), if equipped.
The ACC is not activated in the
following conditions:
• When braking.
• When parking brake is activated.
• When automatic transmission is in P
(Park), R (Reverse) or N (Neutral).
• When vehicle speed is out of preset
speed range.
• When brakes are overheated.
• When driver door is open.
• When the driver’s seat belt is
unbuckled.
• When the road is particularly steep
(both uphill and downhill) at low
speed.
• When drive mode
(ESC OFF) is
selected.
• When the door is opened at low
speed.
• When there has been an ESC event in
the last 5 seconds, or is still active.
• When there is an object too close in
front of the vehicle.
It is possible that more than one
system is active at the same time such
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as ACC and ABSA just to mention
some.
While activation of ACC and CC at the
same time is impossible.
2 seconds to indicate that ACC was
disabled.
Speed Range of Use
Speed
km/h (mph)
Minimum
0 (0)
Engaged/activated
30 (18)
Maximum
210 (130)
Activation/Deactivation
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NOTE:
Pictures show status of ACC and LKA
systems.
Press and release
ON/OFF button
to activate the ACC. The display will
show the
white symbol with below
3 dashes will illuminate indicating that
system is ready to be set.
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If a vehicle is detected as being too
close, the display will show a message
for 5 seconds and trigger a buzzer to
warn the driver that current conditions
do not allow enabling of the ACC. At
any rate, system will remain in the
ready status.
WARNING!
Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) system on when not in use is
dangerous. You could accidentally
activate the system or cause it to go
faster than you want. Always leave
the system off when you are not using
it.
Setting the Speed
Push the ON/OFF button a second time
and release to turn the system off.
A pop-up message is displayed for
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When vehicle reaches required
speed, press down and release
the multifunction control (SET -).
The display will show set speed
corresponding to vehicle current one.
Speed value will be indicated below
the green symbol and above the
distance bars, in the center of the
display.
Driving
• Pressing control once, set speed will
increase or decrease by one unit
corresponding to 1 km/h (1 mph).
• Hold the control to increase or
decrease set speed by 10 km/h (5
mph) at a time.
Remove foot from accelerator pedal
and vehicle will continue at set speed.
Driver Override
If driver accelerates beyond the set
speed or faster than the car would do
autonomously, the set speed below
the
green light will be blinking
and the time gap bars will vanish
to remember that in this condition
the system cannot control the
distance between vehicle and sensed
vehicle ahead. Vehicle speed will be
determined only by the accelerator
pedal position.
Changing Speed Setting
Once speed is set, driver can increase
or decrease it by respectively pressing
multifunction control up (RES +) or
down (SET -). Speed can be increased
or decreased in two ways:
NOTE:
• When pressing the multifunction
control up (RES +) or down (SET -),
the new set speed will be the current
speed of the vehicle.
• When using (SET -) control to
decelerate, if the engine braking
power does not slow down the
vehicle sufficiently to reach the
set speed, the brake system will
automatically slow down the vehicle.
• The ACC system applies the brake
down to a full stop when following
a target vehicle. If an ACC host
vehicle follows a target vehicle to a
standstill, after two-three seconds
the system will not be able to resume
driving the car autonomously. As this
point it is necessary the intervention
of the driver on the multifunction
control (press SET- or RES+) or press
the accelerator pedal (see "ACC
Operation Before and During Stop"
in this chapter).
• The ACC system maintains set speed
when driving up hill and down hill.
However, a slight speed change
on moderate hills is normal. In
addition, downshifting may occur
while climbing uphill or descending
downhill. This is normal operation
and necessary to maintain set speed.
When driving uphill and downhill,
the ACC system will cancel if the
braking temperature exceeds normal
range.
Temporary Deactivation
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing
the multifunction control (CANC), or
normal brake pressure while slowing
the vehicle will temporarily deactivate
the ACC without erasing the set speed
memory. The
white light will
appear on the display with below the
set speed.
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Conditions for Disabling and
Deactivation
Besides the cases specified in the
previous paragraph, the following
conditions will disable the system:
• Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) kicks in.
• Transmission lever is not in D (Drive).
• The Electronic Stability Control and
the Traction Control System (ESC/TCS)
activate.
• Vehicle parking brake is operated.
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• The driver safety belt is unbuckled at
low speed.
• The driver door is ajar at low speed.
• The driver disabled the ESC using
the
(ESC Off) button on central
console.
• The road is too steep both uphill and
downhill at low speed.
The system is deactivated and set
speed is deleted from system memory,
if the ACC ON/OFF button is pressed or
if ignition device is turned to OFF.
Resuming Speed
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If a speed setting is stored in system
memory, press the multifunction
control (RES +) up and take foot off
the accelerator pedal. The last set
speed will be displayed.
WARNING!
The resume function should be used
only when road and traffic conditions
allow it. Resuming too a high or too a
low speed for current traffic and road
conditions could cause a harsh vehicle
acceleration or deceleration which
could jeopardise driving safety and
risk to cause severe accidents.
Setting the ACC Gap
The specified ACC gap can be set by
varying the distance setting among the
four possible options identified by the
number of horizontal bars:
• Maximum (longest) distance: 4 bars.
• Long distance: 3 bars (default
distance).
• Medium distance: 2 bars.
• Short distance: 1 bar.
Using this distance setting and the
vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets
the gap to the vehicle ahead.
If system does not detect the presence
of any vehicles ahead, only the bars
referred to set distance will be
displayed.
When system detects the presence of
a vehicle ahead, it is displayed in front
of the bars (see example in the figure).
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Out of Driver Assist Page
To increase or decrease the number of
bars, corresponding to the gap from
vehicle ahead, press and release the
distance setting button.
Each press and release of the button
changes the gap starting from 3 bars
(default distance) and moving in a
sequential way towards the minimum
distance: 3→2→1→4→3→2→1→4 and so
on.
Driving
If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle
will maintain the set speed. If a slower
moving vehicle is detected in the same
lane, the system displays the target
vehicle icon before the bars.
From that moment, the system
adjusts vehicle speed automatically
to maintain the distance setting,
regardless of the set speed. The vehicle
will then maintain the set distance
until:
• The vehicle ahead accelerates to a
speed above the set speed.
• The vehicle ahead moves out of your
lane or view of the sensor.
• The distance setting is changed.
• The driver disables the system. The
maximum braking applied by ACC
is limited; however, the driver can
always apply the brakes manually, if
necessary. Obviously, any time the
ACC system automatically operates
the brakes, the stop lights must
turn on as if the driver was braking.
A Proximity Warning on display
will alert the driver if ACC predicts
that its maximum braking level is
not sufficient to maintain the set
distance. If this occurs, a visual alert
will flash on the display and a chime
will sound while ACC continues to
apply its maximum braking capacity.
NOTE:
The displayed warning is a warning
for the driver to take action and does
not necessarily mean that the Forward
Collision Warning (FCW) system is
applying the brakes autonomously.
Overtake Aid
When driving with ACC engaged and
following a target vehicle, the system
will provide an additional acceleration
to assist in passing vehicles in front.
This additional acceleration is
triggered when the driver utilises the
left turn signal to start overtaking. In
locations with left hand drive traffic,
overtake aid is active only when
passing on the left hand side of the
target vehicle.
When a vehicle goes from a location
with left hand drive traffic to a
location with right hand drive traffic,
the ACC system will automatically
detect traffic direction. In this
condition, overtake aid is active only
when passing on the right side of
the target vehicle. This additional
acceleration is triggered when the
driver utilises the right turn signal to
start overtaking. In this condition the
ACC system will no longer provide
Overtake Aid on the left side until it
determines that the vehicle has moved
back to a location with left hand drive.
ACC Operation Before and
During Stop
If an ACC host vehicle follows a target
vehicle to a standstill, after two-three
seconds the system will not be able to
resume driving the car autonomously.
In this condition, TFT displays an
instruction message pop up for 5
seconds.
When the ACC system brings your
vehicle to a standstill while following
a target vehicle, the brakes are
released after two-three seconds
after the stop and at the same time
the system inserts the parking brake.
When parking brake engages the ACC
deactivates going to ready state. At
this point the driver must act on the
multifunction control (RES + or SET -)
or alternatively on the accelerator
pedal.
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While ACC with Stop is holding your
vehicle at a standstill, if the driver
unbuckles the seatbelt or opens the
door, the ESC system will activate the
EPB. During standstill, ACC system
monitors the occupant detection
signals: if the driver's seatbelt becomes
unbuckled, the ACC system shall be
cancelled when the EPB is applied.
WARNING!
• When the ACC system is resumed,
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the driver must ensure that there are
no pedestrians, vehicles or objects
in the path of the vehicle. Failure
to follow these warnings can result
in a collision and death or serious
personal injury.
• During the automatic stopping
behind a vehicle in some rare cases it
may happen that the system does
not recognize the rearmost point of
the vehicle ahead but a target under
the vehicle ahead (e.g. the back axis
of a truck with a high loading edge
or a bumper of a vehicle although
overhanging load is hanging over
the vehicle’s rear). In these cases
the system cannot guarantee the
appropriate stopping distance
leading to collision in the worst case.
For this reason the driver has to be
attentive and ready to brake during
automatic stops.
Display Warnings and
Maintenance of ACC and FCW
Systems
Wipe Front Radar Sensor Warning
This warning will display and also a
chime will indicate when conditions
temporarily limit system performance
due to sensor poor or failed signal
reception. This most often occurs at
times of poor visibility, such as in
snow or heavy rain. The ACC and FCW
systems may also become temporarily
blinded due to obstructions, such as
mud, dirt or ice on the radar sensor.
In these cases, the system will be
disabled.
This message can sometimes be
displayed while driving in highly
reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with
reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The
ACC and FCW systems will recover
operation after the vehicle has left
these areas. Under rare conditions,
when the radar is not tracking any
vehicles or objects in its path this
warning may temporarily occur.
If weather conditions are not a factor,
the driver should examine the sensor.
It may require cleaning or removal of
an obstruction. The sensor is located in
the center of the front grille, behind
the Maserati trident.
To keep the ACC System operating
properly, it is important to note the
following maintenance items:
• Always keep the sensor clean.
Carefully wipe the sensor lens with a
soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage
it.
• Do not remove any screws from the
sensor. Doing so could cause an ACC
system malfunction or failure and
require a sensor realignment.
• If the sensor or front end of the
vehicle is damaged due to a collision,
see your authorised dealer for
service.
• Do not attach or install any
accessories near the sensor, including
transparent material or aftermarket
grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC
system failure or malfunction. When
the condition that deactivated the
system is no longer present, the
system will return to the “Adaptive
Cruise Control Off” state and
will resume function by simply
reactivating it.
NOTE:
If the radar sensor wipe warning
message occurs frequently (e.g. more
than once on every trip) without any
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snow, rain, mud, or other obstruction,
have the radar sensor realigned at the
Service Network.
Clean Front Windshield Warning
This warning will display and also a
chime will indicate when conditions
temporarily limit system performance
due to camera poor or failed signal
reception. This most often occurs
at times of poor visibility, such as
in snow or heavy rain and fog. The
ACC and FCW systems may also
become temporarily blinded due to
obstructions, such as mud, dirt, or ice
on windshield and fog on the inside of
glass or when driving in bad weather.
In these cases, the system will have
degraded performance.
The ACC and FCW systems will recover
operation after the vehicle has left
these areas. Under rare conditions,
when the camera is not tracking any
vehicles or objects in its path this
warning may temporarily occur.
If weather conditions are not a
factor, the driver should examine the
windshield and the camera. They may
require cleaning or removal of an
obstruction.
When the condition that created
limited functionality is no longer
present, the ACC and FCW systems will
return to full functionality.
NOTE:
If the windshield wiper warning
message occurs frequently (e.g. more
than once on every trip) without any
snow, rain, mud, or other obstruction,
have the windshield and forwardfacing camera inspected at the Service
Network.
Service ACC/FCW Warning
If the ACC and FCW systems turn
off, and the system displays a
service warning, there may be an
internal system fault or a temporary
malfunction that limits functionality.
Although the vehicle is still driveable
under normal conditions, ACC and
FCW will be temporarily unavailable. If
this occurs, try activating ACC and FCW
again later, following an ignition cycle.
If the problem persists, contact the
Service Network.
Precautions while Driving with
ACC
Offset Driving
ACC may not detect a vehicle in the
same lane that is offset from your
direct line of travel, or a vehicle
merging in from a side lane. There
may not be sufficient distance to the
vehicle ahead. The offset vehicle may
move in and out of the line of travel,
which can cause your vehicle to brake
or accelerate unexpectedly.
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Using ACC on Hills
When driving on steep hills, ACC may
not detect a vehicle in your lane when
vehicle reaches the crest. Depending
on the speed, vehicle load, traffic
conditions, and the steepness of the
hills, ACC performance may be limited.
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Turns and Bends
When driving on a curve with ACC
engaged, the system may decrease the
vehicle speed and acceleration for
stability reasons, with no target vehicle
detected. Once the vehicle is out of
the curve the system will resume
your original Set Speed. This is a part
of normal ACC system functionality.
Moreover, the radar sensor might
detect a vehicle on a nearby lane or no
longer detect the target vehicle.
Lane Changing
ACC may not detect a vehicle until it
is completely in the lane in which you
are travelling.
In the illustration shown, ACC has not
yet detected the vehicle changing lane
and it may not detect the vehicle until
it is too late for the driver to take
action. ACC may not detect a vehicle
until it is completely in the lane. There
may not be sufficient distance to the
lane changing vehicle.
Always be attentive and ready to apply
the brakes if necessary.
Narrow Vehicles
Some narrow vehicles (like
motorcycles) travelling near the outer
edges of the lane or edging into the
lane are not detected until they have
moved fully into the lane. There may
not be sufficient distance to the
vehicle ahead.
Stationary Objects and Vehicles
ACC does not react to stationary
objects and stationary vehicles.
For example, ACC will not react in
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situations where the vehicle you are
following exits your lane and the
vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane.
Always be attentive and ready to apply
the brakes if necessary.
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information
The "Regulatory Information" for
all the radio frequency and radar
devices can be consulted by accessing
the section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
Forward Collision Warning
- FCW (optional)
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
system with braking action uses the
same parts already described for
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) for
sensing vehicle ahead (hereinafter
“target vehicle”) as well as part of
the warnings/messages on system
condition and activation status.
Full performance can be reached
only when both the sensing parts
have detected a vehicle or, if the
car is equipped with Pedestrian
Emergency Braking (PEB) system, also a
pedestrian.
The difference between full and
reduced performance is not visible for
the driver.
Pedestrian Emergency Braking
(PEB) System (if equipped)
The Pedestrian Emergency Braking
(PEB) is a sub-system of FCW and
it provides the driver with audible
warnings, visual warnings on the
instrument cluster display, and may
apply automatic braking when it
detect a potential frontal collision with
a pedestrian.
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NOTE:
The PEB function is only active up to
60 km/h (37 mph).
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WARNING!
Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) is
not intended to avoid a collision on its
own, nor can PEB detect every type
of potential collision with pedestrian.
The driver has the responsibility to
avoid a collision by controlling the
vehicle via braking and steering.
Failure to follow this warning could
lead to serious injury or death.
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System Limitations
PEB may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
• If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to
insufficient illumination of the road,
if there are highly variable shade
conditions or in rain, snow or fog.
• If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming
traffic, direct sunlight or reflections
from other vehicles.
• If the windshield in the area of the
camera is dirty, or if the camera is
fogged up, damaged or covered.
FCW Operation
The FCW provides audible and
visual warnings when a potential
collision is detected. Brake jerk and
limited braking may also be applied
depending on the specific scenario.
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FCW monitors the information from
the forward looking radar sensor as
well as the Electronic Brake Controller
(EBC), to calculate the probability of
a forward collision. When the system
determines that a forward collision is
probable, the driver will be provided
with audible and visual warnings and
may provide a warning brake jerk. If
the driver does not take action based
upon these progressive warnings, then
the system will provide a limited level
of active braking to help slow down
the vehicle and mitigate the potential
forward collision. If the driver reacts
to the warnings by braking and
the system determines that the
driver intends to avoid the collision
by braking but has not applied
sufficient brake force, the system will
compensate and provide additional
brake force as required.
When the system determines a
collision with the vehicle in front of
you is no longer probable, the warning
messages will be deactivated.
NOTE:
• Bad weather conditions, like strong
rain, snow, etc., can lead to reduced
system performance. Under these
conditions relevant objects will not
be detected or detected late by the
system.
• FCW is designed to react in specific
situations in typical traffic scenarios
with objects in the same lane driving
in the same direction, but under
certain conditions it can also react on
stationary objects in the same lane. It
is not designed to react to oncoming
traffic or crossing traffic.
• The FCW alerts may be triggered
on objects other than vehicles such
as guard rails or sign posts based
on the course prediction. This is
expected and is a part of normal FCW
activation and functionality.
• It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To
prevent such misuse of the system,
after four Active Braking events
within an ignition cycle, the Active
Braking portion of FCW will be
deactivated until the next ignition
cycle. The limit of four events applies
to the brake jerk too.
• FCW will automatically deactivated
when
(ESC Off) button is pressed
(LED light up).
Driving
WARNING!
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is
not intended to avoid a collision on
its own, nor can FCW detect every
type of potential collision. The driver
has the responsibility to avoid a
collision by controlling the vehicle
via braking and steering. Failure to
follow this warning could lead to
serious injury or death. The driver
is always in charge to safely drive
and to avoid critical situations not
relying on the support of the system.
Driver has to keep in mind that the
system and therefore its intervention
is always subject to the prevailing
physical limits.
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
is not intended either to warn
or to apply any brake aid/brake
intervention in case of collisions with
pedestrians (if not equipped with
PEB sub-system), bicycles and not
licensable vehicles in general.
Speed Range of Use
Speed
km/h (mph)
Minimum
0 (0)
Engaged/activated
1.8 (1.12)
Maximum
250 (155)
When the speed is outside the
specified limits, the system
automatically disables without turning
on the corresponding warning light on
the instrument cluster.
FCW Status
The driver can adjust FCW sensitivity or
enable/disable the brake jerk with the
other emergency brakings by touching
"Controls" soft-key on MTC+ display.
The current setting is indicated beside
to the "Forward Collision Warning"
soft-key. If you want to change the
setting, touch the soft-key on the side
to enter FCW page.
This warning light informs the driver
that FCW is disabled. This warning
light will light even when the
activation of another driver assistance
feature or drive mode (example:
(ESC Off)) disables the FCW.
NOTE:
The FCW system setting chosen by the
User is kept in memory only for the
current ignition cycle.
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Changing FCW Sensitivity and
Active Braking
Setting options are described in the
following paragraph.
When FCW status for some reason
changes in off, the corresponding
amber warning light on instrument
cluster will light on.
The default status of FCW Sensitivity
is the "Medium" setting. When also
the active braking function ("Forward
Collision Warning Active Braking")
setting is on, the system warns you of
a possible collision with the vehicle
in front of you when you are farther
away and it applies limited braking.
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This gives you the most reaction time
to avoid a possible collision.
Changing the sensitivity status to the
"Near" setting, allows the system to
warn you of a possible collision with
the vehicle in front of you when you
are much closer. This setting provides
less reaction time than the "Far"
sensitivity setting, which allows for a
more dynamic driving experience.
"Medium" is the intermediate status
between the two described above.
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vehicles with the same or higher rate
of speed.
• The active braking (autonomous
braking/braking aid) will not
provided in case of potential collision
with static object such as guard rails,
walls, etc..).
• FCW will be disabled like ACC (refer
to chapter "Adaptive Cruise Control ACC" in this section.
Changing the active braking status
to "Off" prevents the system from
providing limited autonomous braking
or additional brake support if the
driver is not braking adequately in the
event of a potential frontal collision. In
this state the system disables the brake
jerk.
Limited Operation and Service
Warning
NOTE:
• The default values shall appear at
every new ignition cycle: Sensitivity =
"Medium" and Active Braking = on.
• FCW may not react to irrelevant
objects such as objects not in the
path of the car, stationary objects
that are far away, oncoming traffic,
on cross traffic vehicles, or leading
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The messages indicating on display
the limited functionality or service at
Service Network required are the same
as for the ACC system. For further
details, refer to "Adaptive Cruise
Control - ACC" in this section.
NOTE:
• The adjustment of the sensor could
be affected by strong shocks or light
collisions. This could affect the system
by reducing the systems performance
or could increase the false positive
rate. The adjustment of the radar
system has to be proved or a new
adjustment has to be performed by a
Service Network.
• The radar system requires specific
feature to detect objects. The
detection could be disturbed/reduced
by environment influences, for
example by electrical field or the
object itself. Object with small radar
reflection properties could not be
detected or detected late.
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information
The "Regulatory Information" for
all the radio frequency and radar
devices can be consulted by accessing
the section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
Driving
Lane Keeping Assist - LKA
(optional, with ACC only)
This system was designed especially
for highway or freeway driving, to
reduce the risk that the vehicle, under
particular circumstances, accidentally
departs from the lane in use. When
this happens, graphic instructions on
instrument cluster display together
with steering torque application and
steering wheel vibration (depending
on the distance to the line) warn the
driver that the vehicle is going out of
the lane initiates a steering manoeuvre
to try to prevent the lane exit.
To detect lane lines, the system uses
the forward-facing camera behind of
the rear-view mirror, which is the same
one used also by the lighting system
to manage automatic high beam. The
logic core is in the front radar.
LKA system remembers the condition it
was in before turning off the vehicle.
Refer to "MTC+ "Controls" Screen" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls" for further information.
disabled by the system in order to
minimize the risks.
Speed Range of Use
Speed
km/h (mph)
Minimum
60 (37)
Engaged/activated
60 (37)
Maximum
180 (112)
Customised Settings
LKA is configurable by the customer
in order to maximize its efficiency
based on the driver driving style
and his expectation of the system,
reducing at the same time the possible
invasiveness.
Entering "Controls" page on MTC+
display the driver can see the current
setting beside the "Lane Keeping
Assist" soft-key.
Touching "Lane Keeping Assist" softkey can disable or enable the system.
Touching the soft-key on the side the
driver can change the setting.
Driver warnings can be only "Visual"
or "Visual & Haptic" (default mode).
System response can be set to "Early",
"Medium" (default mode) or "Late".
System reaction force can be set to
"Low", "Medium" (default mode) or
"High".
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NOTE:
In case of wet road or raining
conditions the function could be
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Meanings of Settings
• "Visual" only: the system will not
request any steering torque/vibration
to correct the car trajectory. The
system will only show on the TFT
display when the vehicle is passing
the lane.
• "Visual & Haptic": the system will
apply steering torque when lane
departure is detected showing at
the same time the proper cluster
indication, adding to this steering
vibration when the departure is very
imminent.
When "Visual & Haptic" is selected
and of course LKA is enabled then two
following menu will be used by the
system.
• "LKA Sensitivity": it tunes the
distance to the lane boundary
interested where the system will start
to apply steering torque.
• "LKA Strength": it tunes the steering
torque value increasing or decreasing
it to have a stronger or weaker
trajectory correction/deviation.
WARNING!
In rare cases, Lane Keeping Assist
(LKA) may make an inappropriate
steering torque application. LKA may
be interrupted at any time counter
steering. Lack of attention may lead to
serious injury or death.
System Availability
The ADAS systems (LKA, CC, ACC, FCW
and HAS) help the driver while driving.
These systems can be set and
monitored simultaneously on the
display, after opening "Driver
Assist menu (see paragraph "TFT
Display: Menus and Settings"
under "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
LKA is designed for an attentive driver
therefore the system is available only
when his/her hands are on the steering
wheel or with hands off for a very
limited amount of time. When the
system is enabled it will trigger cluster
warning in case at least one hand is
not detected on the steering wheel.
The torque application as well as the
vibration are suppressed/inhibited
in case of: high driver torque in
the steering wheel, high lateral
acceleration, hands not on the steering
wheel detected for more than a
certain time.
High dynamic behaviours, driving on
the lane boundary, off course will
prevent the function from working.
FCW braking and stability system
interventions (ESC, ABS) will also
prevent the system from operating.
Changing lane results in system
inhibition for a certain time. In
addition, the road must respect some
characteristics such as minimum
maximum width, lane clearly defined
by two lane boundaries and only in
limited cases for a limited time at least
one.
NOTE:
• In case of wet road or raining
conditions the function could be
disabled by the system in order to
minimize the risks.
• With lane boundaries it is mainly
referred to painted lines delimiters,
nevertheless the system in good
conditions might properly recognise
as valid lane boundaries also other
types (for example road edges, curbs,
etc..).
Being this function used to prevent
unintentional lane change/lane drift,
it will be temporary suppressed/
inhibited by a turn indicator
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activation, therefore, graphic warning,
steering torque application and
vibration will be terminated. In this
condition in case of a vehicle detected
by the Blind Spot Assist (BSA) system
in the covered area on the proper
side, there can be the transition
from LKA to Active Blind Spot Assist
(ABSA) (if this latter is on and properly
configured).
Function Description and
Operating Mode
The function intent is to prevent the
lane departure by warning the driver
through indication on the cluster
and, if set, applying steering torque
and vibration. Whenever the system
is enabled there will be graphic on
the dedicated screen in the driver
assist page and for the others it will
be available in the left top corner of
the cluster screen. The graphic which
intent is to represent at the glance the
system knowledge of the lane in front
of the car, the system suppression
status and warning.
For this reason, a simple colour code
has been adopted for each line (of the
two presented):
• Both grey lines means system enable,
not able to operate (suppression
condition present or lane detection
system not able to properly estimate
the lane);
• Left/right grey line: the lane
detection system is not able to detect
that specific lane boundary;
• Yellow line: there is a steering
torque intervention in progress that
tries to prevent a departure on that
side, in this situation the warning
should increase the driver attention
requiring him/her to properly handle
the situation;
• Yellow flashing line: the graphic is
shown whenever the system detects a
very imminent lane departure; torque
and steering vibration can be added
to this warning if configured by the
customer.
The white lines (one or both) indicates
that the corresponding lane boundary
is detected and the system is capable
to intervene on it.
An example of these screens can be
found in the following figures:
A: with only LKA system activated,
steering torque in progress to correct
the trajectory towards the lane center;
B: with LKA and ACC systems
activated, car is crossing the lane
boundary, steering torque and
vibration if configured are in progress
when this graphic is shown.
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wet roads, fog, direct sun on the
camera, etc.).
NOTE:
The sensors are not able to detect
the presence of the hands on the
steering wheel areas covered in wood,
plastic bezels or carbon inserts (where
present).
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Out off Driver Assist
The icons that represent the status of
the ADAS systems remain displayed
even when you exit the "Driver Assist"
screen.
System Limitations
Because of physical limits the system to
properly operate needs good visibility
(it might not work or not properly
operate in case of heavy rain, snow,
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Sharp turns, slopes and change in
slopes, poor lane boundaries, as well
as construction areas and all the
scenario described in this paragraph
may challenge the system, therefore
be always ready to prevent any
unexpected behaviour of the car.
Damaged front bumper, windshield
replaced without proper technical
intervention may also lead to system
malfunction or system unavailability.
Other conditions such as fault, but
not explicitly indicated here may
also prevent/interrupt the system
intervention.
WARNING!
If the driver fail to adapt his/her
driving style, Lane Keeping Assist
(LKA) can neither reduce the risk of
an accident nor override the laws of
physics. It cannot take into account
road, weather or traffic conditions.
Active LKA is only an aid. Driver is
always responsible for the distance
to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and
for staying in lane.
System in Fault
When the LKA cannot properly
operate due to a fault of its
components or because the windshield
in front of the forward facing camera
is dirty, the amber light and/or the
corresponding message will be
displayed.
If message suggestion does not allow
fixing the fault, avoid using the system
and have the vehicle inspected at the
Service Network.
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information
The "Regulatory Information" for
all the radio frequency and radar
Driving
devices can be consulted by accessing
the section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
Blind Spot Assist - BSA (for
versions/markets where
provided, without ACC)
BSA system sensors operate when
the vehicle is in any forward gear
and enters standby mode when the
transmission is in (P) Park.
BSA System Operation
The Blind Spot Assist (BSA) system
uses two radar-based sensors, located
inside the rear bumper fascia, to
detect highway licensable vehicles
(cars, lorries, motorbikes, etc.) that
enter the blind spot zones from the
rear/front/side of the vehicle.
The example shown in the figure
highlights the blind spots on either
side of the vehicle when oncoming
traffic is approaching from behind.
The BSA detection zone shown in
figure covers approximately one
lane on both sides of the vehicle
(approximately 3.3 m or 11 ft).
The blind spot area extends from
immediately behind the exterior
rear-view mirrors up to about 7 m (23
ft) behind the rear bumper.
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When the vehicle is started, the BSA
warning light will momentarily
illuminate in both outside rear view
mirrors to let the driver know that
the system is operational and on. The
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The BSA system monitors the detection
zones on both sides of the vehicle
when the vehicle speed reaches
approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or
higher and will alert the driver of
vehicles in these areas.
WARNING!
• The BSA system does NOT alert the
driver about rapidly approaching
vehicles that are outside the
detection zones.
• The BSA might alert the driver too
late especially in case of rapidly
approaching vehicles.
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WARNING!
Risk of accident despite Blind Spot
Assist (BSA).
BSA does not detect/react to the
following:
• Overtaking vehicles close on the
side, placing them in the blind spot
area. As a result, BSA may neither
give warnings nor intervene in such
situations.
• Always pay attention to the traffic
situation and maintain a safe
distance at the side of the vehicle.
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NOTE:
If your vehicle has experienced any
damage in the area where the sensor
is located, even if the fascia is not
damaged, the sensor may have
become misaligned. Take your vehicle
at the Service Network to verify sensor
alignment. Having a sensor that is
misaligned will result in the BSA not
operating to specification.
The area on the rear bumper fascia
where the radar sensors are located
must remain free of snow, ice, and
dirt/road contamination so that the
BSA system can function properly. Do
not cover or block the area of the rear
bumper fascia where the radar sensors
are located with foreign objects
(bumper stickers, spoilers, bicycle racks,
etc.).
The BSA system notifies the driver of
vehicles or objects in the detection
zones by illuminating the BSA warning
light located in the outside mirrors
in addition to sounding an audible
(chime) alert and reducing the radio
volume (if the radio is on). Refer to
“BSA and RCP Setting” in this chapter
for further information.
The BSA system monitors the detection
zone from three different entry points
(side, rear, overtaking traffic) while
driving to see if an alert is necessary.
The BSA system will issue an alert
whenever a vehicle enters any one
detection zone as outlined below.
Speed Range of Use
Speed
km/h (mph)
Minimum
10 (6)
Engaged/activated
10 (6)
Maximum
– (–)
Entering from the Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent
lanes from either side of the vehicle.
Entering from the Rear
The alert will turn on when the
vehicles that come up from behind
your vehicle on either side and enter
the rear detection zone with a relative
speed of more than 43 km/h (27 mph).
Driving
opposite direction of the vehicle in
adjacent lanes.
Overtaking Traffic
The figures show the vehicle
approaching (A) and passing (O)
another vehicle in the overtaking lane.
If you pass another vehicle slowly, the
vehicle remains in the blind spot for
approximately 2 seconds, the BSA
warning light in the outside mirror will
illuminate after 1.5 seconds.
If the difference in speed between the
two vehicles is greater, the warning
light will not illuminate.
Other Cases
The BSA system is not designed to
issue an alert on stationary objects
such as guardrails, posts, walls,
foliage heaps, berms, etc. However,
occasionally the system may alert on
such objects. This is normal operation
and your vehicle does not require
service.
WARNING!
• The BSA system is only an aid to
help detect vehicles in the blind spot
zones.
• The BSA system is not designed
to detect pedestrians, cyclists, or
animals.
• Even if your vehicle is equipped
with the BSA system, always check
your vehicle’s outside and rear-view
mirrors for any vehicles approaching
from behind or overtaking.
• Use your turn signal before changing
lanes.
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The BSA system will not alert you
of objects that are travelling in the
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RCP - Rear Cross Path (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
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The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is
intended to aid the drivers when gear
in reverse of parking spaces where
their vision of oncoming vehicles may
be blocked.
The RCP system monitors the rear
detection zones on both sides of the
vehicle. Using sensors located on either
side of the rear bumper, it detects any
vehicles or objects that are moving
toward the side of the vehicle with a
minimum speed of approximately
1 km/h to 3 km/h (1 to 2 mph) to
a maximum of approximately 16
km/h (10 mph), such as in parking lot
situations.
NOTE:
In a parking lot situation, oncoming
vehicles can be obscured by vehicles
parked on either side. If the sensors
are blocked by other structures or
vehicles, the system will not be able to
alert the driver.
Proceed slowly and cautiously out of
the parking space until the rear end of
the vehicle is moderately exposed.
The RCP system will then have a
clear view of the cross traffic. If an
oncoming vehicle is detected, the RCP
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system will alert the driver using both
the visual and audible alarms. If the
radio is on, it will also reduce the radio
volume.
WARNING!
RCP is not a Back Up Aid system. More
specifically, it is intended to be used
to help a driver detect an oncoming
vehicle in a parking lot situation.
Drivers must be careful when backing
up, even when using RCP. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle,
look behind you, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other
vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots
before backing up. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
BSA and RCP Setting
Setting modes can be selected from
the MTC+ System.
Touch “Controls” soft-key and then
“Blind Spot Assist” soft-key to enter
the setting page.
Refer to chapter "MTC+ "Controls"
Screen" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls" for further
information.
BSA in Visual Mode
When operating in "Visual" mode, the
BSA system will provide a visual alert
in the appropriate side view mirror
when it detects a vehicle or an object
in the detection areas monitored by
its sensors: depending on the status
of the relative turn indicator, the
warning light can be fixed or flashing.
However, when the system is
operating in RCP mode, it will respond
with both visual and audible alerts
when an oncoming vehicle or an
object approaching the rear end side
of the vehicle is detected.
Driving
Whenever an audible alert is
requested, the radio is muted (if the
radio is on).
BSA in Visual and Acoustic Mode
When operating in "Visual & Acoustic"
mode, the BSA system will provide a
visual alert in the appropriate side
view mirror based on a detected
vehicle or object.
NOTE:
If the hazard flashers are on, the BSA
system will issue the appropriate visual
alert only.
When the system is in RCP mode, the
system shall respond with both visual
and audible alerts when a detected
vehicle or object is present. Whenever
an audible alert is requested, the radio
(if on) is also muted.
Right/left turn/hazard signal status
is ignored; the RCP status always
requests the chime.
Blind Spot Assist Off
When this function is turned off from
the MTC+, there will be no visual or
audible alerts from either the BSA or
RCP subsystems.
If the turn signal is then activated, and
it corresponds to an alert present on
that side of the vehicle, an audible
chime will also be sounded: in the
same moment the warning light will
start flashing.
Whenever a turn signal and detected
vehicle or object are present on the
same side at the same time, both the
visual and audio alerts will be issued.
In addition to the audible alert, the
radio volume will be reduced (if the
radio is on).
(example the areas around radio
telescopes).
The warning light on the outside rearview mirrors will be lit up and stay lit
until the vehicle exits the zone.
System in Faulty
The BSA system cannot properly
operate due to a fault of its
components, or because the area on
the rear bumper fascia where the
radar sensors are located is dirty.
In these cases the amber warning
light and the related message will be
displayed on the instrument cluster.
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NOTE:
The BSA system will store the current
operating mode when the vehicle
is shut off. Each time the vehicle is
started, the previously-stored mode
will be recalled and used.
System Temporarily Unavailable
The blind spot system will become
temporarily unavailable and the
instrument cluster display will show
the message "Blind Spot Alert
Temporarily Unavailable" when the
vehicle enters a radio quite zone
In these cases avoid using the system
and have the vehicle inspected at the
Service Network.
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information
The "Regulatory Information" for
all the radio frequency and radar
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devices can be consulted by accessing
the section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
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Active Blind Spot Assist ABSA (optional, with ACC
only)
ABSA system is only available on
vehicles equipped with ACC system
and represents an addition to the
BSA previously described (see chapter
"Blind Spot Assist - BSA" of this
section).
ABSA adds to the BSA the possibility in
certain circumstances to avoid and or
mitigate side collisions with vehicles
proceeding in the adjacent lanes by
changing the car trajectory in order
to try to keep it inside the detected/
estimated lane. A steering wheel
vibration is used as further feedback to
warn the driver that the lane change is
not safe.
The main logic core is the front radar,
whereas the sense inputs are the
radars on the rear bumper fascia
used for sensing the presence of
vehicle in the blind spot areas and
the forward facing camera placed
behind the internal rear-view mirror
that instead is used for lane detection
and estimation.
ABSA is designed to help the driver
to avoid mitigate a collision. Torque
and vibration application is however
available in the 60 - 180 km/h (37 112 mph) speed interval. All the speed
thresholds related to the BSA remain
still valid, since ABSA as mentioned is
BSA extension.
ABSA is intended as a "hands-on"
function meaning that the driver
is required to stay engaged in the
driving all the time with his/her hands
on the steering wheel, in case hands
are not on the steering wheel for a
certain time there cannot be any
steering torque application vibration
included.
System Availability
ABSA is designed for an attentive
driver therefore the system is available
only when his/her hands are on the
steering wheel or with hands off for a
very limited amount of time. When the
system is enabled, it will trigger cluster
warning in case at least one hand is
not detected on the steering wheel.
The torque application as well as the
vibration are suppressed/inhibited
in case of: high driver torque in
the steering wheel, high lateral
acceleration, hands not on the steering
wheel detected for more than a
certain time.
Driving
Highly dynamic behaviours, driving
on the lane boundary, off course will
prevent the function from working.
FCW braking and stability system
interventions (ESC, ABS) will also
prevent the system from operating.
Changing lane results in system
inhibition for a certain time.
In addition the road must respect
some characteristics such as minimum
maximum width, lane clearly defined
by two lane boundaries and only in
limited case for a limited time at least
one.
Speed
km/h (mph)
Maximum
180 (112)
System Limitation
NOTE:
• In case of wet road or raining
conditions the function could be
disabled by the system in order to
minimize the risks.
• With lane boundaries it is mainly
referred to painted lines delimiters,
nevertheless the system in good
conditions might properly recognise
as valid lane boundaries also other
types (for example road edges, curbs,
etc..).
Because of physical limits the system
to properly operate needs good
visibility (it might not work or not
properly operate in case of heavy
rain, snow, wet roads, fog, direct sun
on the camera, dirty windshield, low
illumination etc.)
Sharp turns, slopes and change in
slopes, poor lane boundaries, as well
as construction areas and all the
scenarios described in this paragraph
may challenge the system, therefore
be always ready to prevent any
unexpected behaviour of the car.
Damaged front bumper, windshield
replaced without proper technical
intervention may also lead to system
malfunction or system unavailability.
Other conditions such as faults, but
not explicitly indicated here may
also prevent/interrupt the system
intervention.
Speed Range of Use
ABSA Setting
Speed
km/h (mph)
Minimum
60 (37)
Engaged/activated
60 (37)
ABSA is configurable by the customer
in order to maximize its efficiency
based on the driver driving style and
his/her expectation of the system,
reducing at the same time the possible
invasiveness.
Setting modes can be selected
from the MTC+ System (see "MTC+
"Controls" Screen" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further information).
Touch "Controls" soft-key to display
the current status of the ABSA system,
if it was in the on state.
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To change status, touch the "Active
Blind Spot Assist" soft-key.
To change the system setting, touch
the soft-key on the side.
Driver warnings can be only "Visual",
"Visual & Acoustic" (default mode) or
"Visual & Haptic".
System sensitivity can be set to "Early",
"Medium" (default mode) or "Late".
System strength can be set to "Low",
"Medium" (default mode) or "High".
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NOTE:
The ABSA system will store the current
operating mode when the vehicle
is shut off. Each time the vehicle is
started, the previously-stored mode
will be recalled and used.
Meanings of Settings
When "Visual & Haptic" is selected and
of course ABSA is enabled, then two
following menus will be used by the
system.
• ABSA "Sensitivity": it tunes the
distance to the lane boundary
concerned where the system will start
to apply steering torque.
• ABSA "Strength": it tunes the
steering torque value increasing
or decreasing it to have a stronger
or weaker trajectory correction/
deviation.
Active Blind Spot Assist in "Visual &
Haptic" Mode
When the system is on and configured
"Visual & Haptic" then the real ABSA
is enabled because to the conventional
visual warnings is added the steering
torque and vibration.
When operating in this mode, the
system will provide a visual alert in
the appropriate outside rear-view
mirror when it detects a vehicle or
an object in the detection areas
monitored by its sensors. In case
of turn indicator activation on the
appropriate side, the system will react
with a torque on the steering wheel
to try to prevent the lane change
and therefore to avoid/mitigate the
collision. The torque on the steering
is applied when the car is very close
to the lane boundary as a further
feedback to warn the driver of the
unsafe manoeuvre.
NOTE:
The steering torque is not supplied if
the system is not able to estimate a
lane and if the turn indicator from the
appropriate side is not inserted.
WARNING!
• Risk of accident despite steering
•
•
•
•
•
torque application of Active Blind
Spot Assist (ABSA).
A course-correcting steering torque
application cannot always prevent a
collision.
The driver is always required to
steer, brake or accelerate himself,
especially if ABSA warns or makes a
course correcting steer intervention.
Always maintain a safe distance at
the sides.
In rare cases, the system may make
an inappropriate steering torque
application. This application may be
interrupted at any time by counter
steering.
Lack of attention may lead to serious
injury or death.
RCP - Rear Cross Path
Operation
RCP operation (if equipped) is the
same as described in chapter "Blind
Spot Assist - BSA".
When ABSA is turned off from MTC+
"Controls" page, there will be no
visual or audible alerts from RCP
subsystem.
Driving
When ABSA is turned on with any
setting,RCP subsystem shall respond
with both visual and audible alerts
when a detected vehicle or object is
present. Whenever an audible alert
is requested, the radio (if on) is also
muted.
Right/left turn/hazard signal status
is ignored; the RCP status always
requests the chime.
amber warning light and the related
message will be displayed on the
instrument cluster.
System Temporarily
Unavailable
The blind spot system will become
temporarily unavailable and the
instrument cluster display will show
the message “Blind Spot Alert
Temporarily Unavailable” when the
vehicle enters a radio quite zone
(example the areas around radio
telescopes).
The warning light on the outside rearview mirrors will be lit up and stay lit
until the vehicle exits the zone.
System in Faulty
The ABSA system cannot properly
operate due to a fault of its
components, or because the area on
windshield where the forward-facing
camera is located or on the rear
bumper fascia where the radar sensors
are located is dirty. In these cases the
In these cases avoid using the system
and have the vehicle inspected at the
Service Network.
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information
Highway Assist – HAS (for
versions/markets where
provided, with ACC only)
The Highway Assist (HAS) is a level 2
Autonomy system (in reference to
NHTSA standards) that is designed
to aid the driver in the steering,
acceleration, and braking functions of
the vehicle.
HAS is designed to only function on
highways or limited access freeways.
HAS centres the vehicle by controlling
the EPS system based off of lane line
information from the forward-facing
camera and data from the front radar
sensor.
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The “Regulatory Information” for
all the radio frequency and radar
devices can be consulted by accessing
the section “Services” on the website
www.maserati.com.
HAS combines ACC and LKA to
manage the steering and speed of the
vehicle under specific conditions. The
conditions to engage HAS are listed in
the next paragraph. If a lane line cross
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is imminent, the steering wheel will
vibrate and a graphic will display on
the instrument cluster.
WARNING!
• In case the vehicle approaches a
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curve that is too tight in relation to
the current speed the system will
disengage, therefore the driver must
be prepared to take over control of
the vehicle immediately at any time.
To avoid this situation it is important
that the vehicle speed is not set
higher than the current speed limit
of the road.
• Highway Assist (HAS) is a hands-on
feature! You must keep your hands
on the steering wheel at all times.
The HAS system will disengage and
ACC will cancel if your hands are
removed from the steering wheels
for a set amount of time.
• HAS is intended for use only on
highways or limited access freeways
with a fully attentive driver. When
using HAS, hold the steering wheel
and be aware of surrounding traffic
and road conditions. Always be
prepared to immediately take over
control of the vehicle from the HAS
system. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
• The following list does not fully
represent all situations in which HAS
may not function as intended. Do
NOT solely rely on the HAS system to
control the vehicle. It is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert and safely
control the vehicle at all times.
• If the windshield is replaced, you
must have the forward-facing
camera remounted and aligned by a
Centre of the Service Network.
HAS Operation
Many factors can impact the
performance of HAS causing the
system to be unable to function as
intended. These include (but are not
limited to):
• Narrow, winding or curvy roads.
• Poor visibility (due to heavy rain,
snow, fog, etc.).
• Bright light (oncoming headlights or
direct sunlight) or shadows.
• Damage or obstruction caused by
mud, ice, snow, etc.
• A damaged or misaligned bumper.
• Interference from other equipment
that generates electromagnetic
waves.
• Wet roads, roads covered or partially
covered by snow.
• Construction zones.
The conditions for HAS to engage are
as follows:
• HAS must be turned on or enabled.
With ACC set (see "Adaptive Cruise
Control – ACC" in this section), HAS
system activates by simply pressing
the
button on the steering wheel.
Once the conditions are met, HAS will
engage.
WARNING!
The Highway Assist (HAS) system may
take up to 5 seconds to engage once
all conditions are met.
NOTE:
In case of wet road or raining
conditions the function could be
disabled by the system in order to
minimize the risks.
• The vehicle must be on the highway
or limited access freeway.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) must
be engaged.
• Left and right visible lane lines.
• Vehicle speed must be between 0 and
145 km/h (0 to 90 mph).
• No faults in the forward facing
camera, radar, EPS, or MTC+.
• Lane width between 2.8 and 4.2 m (3
to 4.6 yd).
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• Turn signal not activated.
• No faults related to this system.
HAS Monitoring on Instrument
Cluster
Speed Range of Use
HAS and the other ADAS systems
conditions can be monitored
on instrument cluster display by
accessing the "Driver Assist" page
with the buttons on the steering
wheel (see "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
The
symbol in grey indicates that
the HAS system is active, but not
engaged and is shown at the centre
of the TFT display when the "Driver
Assist" page is displayed. When exiting
the "Driver Assist" page, on TFT
display top left corner, the
grey
symbol will appear in the multiple
light of active ADAS systems.
Speed
km/h (mph)
Minimum
0 (0)
Engaged/activated 0 (0)
(with ACC
engaged)
Engaged/activated 30 (18)
(with ACC not
engaged)
Maximum
145 (90)
• If set above the maximum speed, HAS
will not function after the vehicle
speed will reach the maximum speed.
• If set below the maximum speed and
the ACC target speed is increased,
HAS will function up to the maximum
speed and then the system will turn
off automatically.
• When the ACC target speed is
reduce and speed is lower than the
maximum speed, the system will start
automatically.
• If the ACC target speed is set under
the maximum speed, HAS is active
and vehicle speed increases above the
maximum speed due to slope, HAS
will continue to function.
Out of Driver Assist Page
In addition to these symbols, on the
TFT top and bottom edge a coloured
glow may appear (further referred to
as "attention level colour"). Attention
level colour together with the outline
of the symbol
represent a further
indication of the system status.
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When in Driver Assist Page
When in Driver Assist Page
When exiting the "Driver Assist"
page, the attention level colour will
always be displayed until the system is
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disabled by pressing the
on the steering wheel.
button
Out of Driver Assist Page
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The HAS system uses sensors in the
steering wheel outer crown to detect
if the driver’s hands are on the
steering wheel. If the driver’s hands
are not detected on the steering
wheel, the instrument cluster will
display a series of warnings to alert
the driver to return their hands to
the steering wheel. There will also be
audible chimes. After a set amount of
time, HAS will cancel if the driver’s
hands are not returned to the steering
wheel.
When the system does not sense the
hands on the steering wheel for a
few seconds (3 – 5 seconds) or more
(up to 10 seconds), it tries to draw the
attention of the driver by showing,
even when the display is not in the
"Driver Assist" page,
the symbol
with the figure of the hands in the
centre of the display. According to
such time frames, the system will
change the attention level colour,
silence the audio in the vehicle (if it
is active) and emit audible chimes to
invite the driver to take the control of
the vehicle again. This is the only way
to reengage the system.
Hands Detection on Steering
Wheel
The sensors in the steering wheel
outer crown are able to detect the
presence of the hands on the steering
wheel.
In order to be able to use the HAS
system, place your hands around the
steering wheel outer crown.
driver releases his/her grip from the
steering wheel up to 3 seconds.
The yellow attention level colour
appears when the driver removes
his/her hands from the steering wheel
for 3 to 5 seconds and the
symbol
with the figure of the hands will
occupy the whole central area of the
display.
NOTE:
The sensors are not able to detect
the presence of the hands on the
steering wheel areas covered in wood,
plastic bezels or carbon inserts (where
present).
HAS is deactivated if the steering
wheel is no longer being touched.
System Statuses
The active status of the HAS system is
indicated by the green attention level
colour which is maintained even if the
When in Driver Assist Page
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Out of Driver Assist Page
Out of Driver Assist Page
The red attention level colour appears
when the driver releases his/her grip
from the steering wheel for 5 and
up to 10 seconds: in this case a single
audible chime is repeated until he/she
will take the control of the vehicle
again.
The red attention level colour
remains even when the steering
wheel is released for more than
8 to 10 seconds. In this case, if you
are travelling at a speed above 40
km/h (25 mph) a sequences of 3
audible chimes will be emitted after 8
seconds and a message will inform the
driver that the HAS system has been
disengaged, inviting him/her to grip
the steering wheel again. The same
will happen after 10 seconds if you
travel at a speed below 40 km/h (25
mph). Then the
symbol on TFT
display will become grey.
When in Driver Assist Page
If the driver keeps his/her hands away
from the steering wheel (for more
than 8 to 10 seconds), also the ACC
system is deactivated (
white ACC
symbol on the display) and will have
to be reset. The aid of LKA system will
be disabled as well. In these cases the
display will not show the attention
level colour anymore and the vehicle
will be controlled by the driver only.
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HAS Disengage
To disengage HAS you can do any of
the following actions:
• Press the
HAS enable button on
the steering wheel.
• Begin steering manually.
• Press brake pedal.
• Turn off ACC.
• Unbuckle the driver’s seat belt.
• Press ACC Gap button for two
seconds to enable CC system.
• Shift out of the (D) Drive gear.
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• Enter an Autonomous Emergency
Braking (AEB) event (See chapter
"Forward Collision Warning - FCW"
in this section).
• Turn signal activated.
System Cancellation
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The HAS system will cancel (without
driver intervention) if either of the
following actions occur:
• Curve that is too tight.
• When leaving the grip of the hands
on the steering wheel.
• Vehicle exits the highway or limited
access freeway.
• Lane line markers are not detected by
the forward facing camera.
• Any ADAS system faults.
• ACC cancellation.
• Vehicle speed exceeds the maximum
limit.
• Lateral accelerations exceeds the
limits.
NOTE:
When HAS cancels, the
will turn red then grey.
symbol
System Limitations
HAS is unable to guide the vehicle
when the following conditions occur.
• Lane markings are not clear or
visibility is poor (i.e. heavy rain, snow,
fog, etc.).
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• Obstructed, covered or damaged
forward-facing camera or sensor.
• When driving on hills or sharp curves.
• When approaching toll booths.
• When the highway entrance or exit is
wider than 6 meters (20 ft).
• Bright light (ex. direct sunlight or
glare) facing the forward camera.
WARNING!
Many unforeseen conditions can occur
that can affect the performance of
Highway Assist (HAS). Always keep
this in mind and drive attentively. Be
prepared to take over control of the
vehicle immediately at any time.
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information
The "Regulatory Information" for
all the radio frequency and radar
devices can be consulted by accessing
the section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
Traffic Sign Assist – TSA
(optional)
TSA detects traffic signs through the
use of a forward-facing digital camera
mounted on windshield, behind the
rear-view mirror and assists the driver
by displaying detected speed limits
and overtaking restrictions in the
instrument cluster. The camera also
detects traffic signs with a restriction
indicated by an additional sign (e.g.
in snow conditions). TSA also uses the
data of the navigation system, in order
to provide information to the driver
in all cases in which the camera is not
able to detect the traffic signs that are
present on the road where the car is
travelling.
Some examples of these are: due to
low visibility, light reflection, damaged
traffic signs, traffic signs in wrong
position like rotated or fallen poles.
NOTE:
• Overtaking restriction sign will be
displayed only in markets where this
is allowed.
• TSA provides a visual warning to the
driver when he/she unintentionally
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allowed or when it exceeds the set
"Sensitivity" value.
• The performance of TSA depends
on the update degree of navigation
system’s maps.
The system can be set to display the
traffic signs when the speed of the
vehicle is equal to the speed limit
allowed, or when it is higher than 5 or
10 km/h (5 or 10 mph).
Customised Settings
TSA is configurable by the customer
regarding the display mode on the
instrument cluster and the warning
sensitivity.
Entering "Controls" page on MTC+
display the driver can see the current
setting beside the "Traffic Sign Assist"
soft-key.
Touching "Traffic Sign Assist" soft-key
can disable or enable the system.
Touching the soft-key on the side the
driver can change the setting.
The display of the traffic signs can be
blinking or static.
Signs Monitoring on
Instrument Cluster
If TSA feature is set and a sign or a
speed limit is detected, the related
icons are displayed in the upper area
of the instrument cluster beside of the
main menu number and scroll arrows.
The display area is divided in three
different sectors:
1. Conditioned speed limit area.
2. Unconditioned speed limit area.
3. Overtaking restriction area.
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Overtaking restriction sign will be
displayed only in markets where this is
allowed.
If "Blinking On" warning mode is set,
when the visual warning is provided
only the unconditioned speed limit (in
sector 2) will start blinking when the
vehicle speed exceeds to the detected
unconditioned speed limit (“+0 km/h”
or “+0 mph” option) or when it
exceeds the set sensitivity value ("+5
km/h" - "+5 mph" or "+10 km/h" "+10 mph" options). If the vehicle
speed stays above the unconditioned
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speed limit for several seconds the
unconditioned speed limit sign will
stop blinking because the manoeuvre
is evaluated as intentional. If the TSA
is not able to determine any kind of
valid speed limit neither from camera
nor from digital maps the following
image will be shown in sector 2.
Since TSA also uses the data provided
by the navigation system, it can
update the sector 2 of the display
in the following situations without
detecting traffic signs:
• When the vehicle changes road.
• Highway enter/exit.
• Urban area stored in the digital map
enter/exit.
System Limitations
TSA may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
• If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to
insufficient illumination of the road,
if there are highly variable shade
conditions or in rain, snow or fog.
• If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming
traffic, direct sunlight or reflections
from other vehicles.
• If the windshield in the area of the
camera is dirty, or if the camera is
fogged up, damaged or covered.
• If the traffic signs are hard to detect,
e.g. due to dirt or snow, or because
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they are covered or because of
insufficient lighting.
• If the information in the navigation
system's digital map is incorrect or
out-of-date.
• If the signs are ambiguous, e.g. traffic
signs on construction sites or in
adjacent lanes.
• When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.
Tires - General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure
is essential for safety and best
performance of your vehicle. The tire
pressure monitoring system “TPMS”
setup on the vehicle (see “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System” in this section)
may alert the driver about insufficient
tire pressure even though the driver is
responsible for checking regularly the
tire pressure.
Radial tires fitted on the vehicle may
look properly inflated even when
they actually are under inflated. Do
not make a visual judgment when
determining proper inflation. Three
primary driving aspects are affected by
improper tire pressure:
Safety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are
dangerous and can cause collisions.
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing
and can result in tire overheating
and failure.
• Over-inflation reduces a tire's ability
to cushion shock. Objects on the
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road and potholes can cause damage
that result in tire failure.
Over-inflated or under-inflated tires
can affect vehicle handling and can
fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
Unequal tire pressures can cause
steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
Unequal tire pressures from one side
of the vehicle to the other can cause
the vehicle to drift to the right or
left.
Always drive with each tire inflated
to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure.
Economy
Improper inflation pressures may
cause uneven wear patterns to
develop across the tire tread. These
abnormal wear patterns will reduce
tread life resulting in a need for earlier
tire replacement. Under-inflation
also increases tire rolling resistance
resulting in higher fuel consumption.
Ride comfort and vehicle stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to
a comfortable ride. Over-inflation
produces a jarring and uncomfortable
ride.
Tire Pressure Checkup
The proper cold tire inflation pressure
is indicated on the table "Tire Inflation
Pressure" in section "Features and
Specifications".
Inflation pressure specified on the
table always refers to "cold tire
inflation pressure". Cold tire inflation
pressure is defined as the tire pressure
after the vehicle has not been driven
for at least three hours, or driven less
than 1.6 km (1 mi) after a three hour
period.
Check tire pressures more often in case
of significant outside temperature
changes, as tire pressure varies
according to temperature changes.
The pressure should be checked
and if necessary adjusted; tire wear
and overall conditions should also
be checked monthly. Tire pressures
change by approximately 0.07 bar
per 7°C of air temperature change.
Keep this in mind when checking tire
pressure inside a garage, especially in
winter.
Example: If garage temperature = 20°C
and the outside temperature = 0°C
then the cold tire inflation pressure
should be increased by 0.21 bar for
every 7°C for this outside temperature
condition.
Tire pressure may increase from 0.13
to 0.4 bar during operation. DO NOT
reduce this normal pressure build-up
or your tire pressure will be too low.
After inspecting or adjusting the tire
pressure, always reinstall the valve
stem cap. This will prevent moisture
and dirt from entering the valve stem,
which could damage the valve stem
and the TPMS sensor connected to it.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the
original equipment tires to help you
determine when your tires should be
replaced.
These indicators are moulded into the
bottom of the tread grooves. They will
appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1,6 mm (0.06 in).
When the tread is worn to one of the
tread wear indicators, the tire should
be replaced.
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WARNING!
The wet performance (aquaplaning
resistance) will decrease
proportionally to the thickness of the
tread.
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Tires Durability
The service life of a tire depends on
various factors including, but not
limited to:
• driving style;
• tire pressure;
• distance driven.
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WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire (if equipped)
should be replaced after six years,
regardless of the remaining tread.
Failure to follow this warning can
result in tire failure. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting
in serious injury or death.
Replacement Tires
NOTE:
In order to maintain high performance
and safety level under all driving
conditions, Maserati strongly
recommends to use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and
performance when replacement is
needed.
For the size designation of your
tire see table "Wheels" in section
"Features and Specifications".
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The Load Index and Speed Symbol for
your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall.
NOTE:
Maserati recommends Maserati
Genuine Tires marked with "MGT"
logo specifically designed for its
models.
It is recommended to replace the two
front tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel assembly,
make sure that the wheel’s
specifications (valve, TPMS sensor
and tire) match those of the original
wheels. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect
the safety, handling, and ride of your
vehicle.
The Service Network is available to
provide suggestions as to the types of
tires most suited to the use foreseen
by the Customer.
WARNING!
• Do not use a tire, wheel size or
rating other than that specified for
your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may
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change suspension dimensions and
performance characteristics, resulting
in altered steering, handling, and
braking operations of the vehicle.
This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could
lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death.
Use only the tire and wheel sizes
with load ratings appointed for your
vehicle.
Never use a tire with a smaller
load index or capacity, other than
what was originally equipped on
your vehicle. Using a tire with a
smaller load index could result in tire
overloading and failure. You could
lose control and have a collision.
Always check the maximum speed
rating on the tire sidewall on any tire
on the vehicle.
Never exceed the maximum speed
rating of the tires. Risk of accident
and serious personal injury due to
excessive speed.
Failure to equip your vehicle with
tires having adequate speed
capability can result in tire failure
and loss of vehicle control.
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CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires
of a different size may result in
false speedometer and tachometer
readings.
Tire Types
Before mounting any type of tire,
contact the Service Network to receive
the technical information necessary
to advise you on wheel and tire
compatibility.
As to the type of tires to use, inflation
pressures and tires specifications,
carefully follow the indications as
reported in the “Technical Data” and
“Tire Inflation Pressure” chapters in
section “Features and Specifications”.
Summer Tires
Summer tires provide traction in both
wet and dry conditions, and are not
intended to be driven in snow or on
ice.
If your vehicle is equipped with
summer tires, be aware these tires are
not designed for winter or cold driving
conditions. Install winter tires on your
vehicle when ambient temperatures
are less than 5 °C (40 °F) or if roads
are covered with ice or snow. For
more information, contact the Service
Network.
Summer tires do not contain the all
season designation or mountain/
snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall.
Use summer tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect
the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
WARNING!
The summer tires profile and rubber
mixture are optimised for wet and
dry driving conditions. Summer tires
may not prove favourable for snow
conditions: install snow tires before
driving in such conditions to avoid
risk of loss of control and damage to
the vehicle as well as serious personal
injury.
All Season Tires (if equipped)
All season tires provide traction for all
seasons (spring, summer, fall, and
winter). Traction levels may vary
between different all season tires. All
season tires can be identified by the
M+S (Mud + Snow), M&S, M/S or MS
designation on the tire sidewall.
Use all season tires only in sets of
four; failure to do so may adversely
affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Snow Tires (if equipped)
Some areas of the country require the
use of snow tires during the winter.
Snow tires can be identified by a
mountain/snowflake symbol on the
tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the
original equipment tires. Use snow
tires only in sets of four; failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed
ratings than what was originally
equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds
over 120 km/h (75 mph). For speeds
above 120 km/h (75 mph) refer to
original equipment or an authorized
tire dealer for recommended safe
operating speeds, loading and cold tire
inflation pressures.
While studded tires improve
performance on ice, skid and traction
capability on wet or dry surfaces may
be poorer than that of non-studded
tires. Some states prohibit studded
tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
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Snow Chains
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Maserati approved traction devices (or
snow chains) may be used to improve
traction on compacted snow in heavy
snow conditions.
The use of snow chains is specified by
local regulations of each country.
Use snow chains of reduced
dimensions, with a maximum
projection of 6 mm (0.23 in) beyond
the tire tread.
The snow chains may be fitted only on
19” rear wheel tires.
Please, contact your Service for further
information.
Check the snow chain tension after
driving for a distance of about 50 m
(55 yd) with the chains fitted.
With the snow chains fitted, it is
advisable to deactivate the ESC system
(see chapter "Drive Mode" in this
section).
CAUTION!
• The use of non-recommended snow
chains may damage the vehicle.
• Broken snow chains can cause
serious damage. Stop the vehicle
immediately if noise occurs that
could indicate snow chain breakage.
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Replace the damaged parts of the
snow chain before further use.
• Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe
turns and large bumps, especially
with a loaded vehicle.
• Avoid holes in the road, do not drive
over steps or sidewalks and do not
drive on long stretches without snow.
This will prevent damage to the
vehicle and the roadbed.
NOTE:
The Maserati Service Network can
provide you with all information about
the Maserati Snow Chains, available in
the "Genuine Accessories" range.
Compact Spare Tire (if
provided)
The limited-use spare tire, or compact
spare tire, is for temporary emergency
use only.
This tire is identified by a label
indicating the driving speed limitations
to comply with when using the spare
tire.
Inflate the spare tire to the cold
inflation pressure listed on the table
"Tire Inflation Pressure" in section
"Features and Specifications".
Mounting the spare tire affects vehicle
handling. Replace (or repair) as soon
as possible the original equipment
tire and reinstall it on the vehicle. Do
not install more than one compact
spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at
a time.
CAUTION!
With these compact spare tires, do not
drive at more than 80 km/h (50 mph).
Temporary use spares have limited
tread life.
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) will warn the driver of a
low tire pressure according to the
vehicle recommended cold pressure
indicated on the table "Tire Inflation
Pressure" in section "Features and
Specifications" and on the label
applied on the driver's side rear door
pillar (for versions/markets, where
provided).
The tire pressure will vary with
temperature by about 0.07 bar for
every 7°C (12°F). This means that when
the outside temperature decreases,
the tire pressure will decrease. Tire
pressure should always be set based
on cold inflation tire pressure. This is
defined as the tire pressure after the
vehicle has not been driven for at least
three hours, or driven less than 1.6
km (1 mi) after a three hour period.
The cold tire inflation pressure must
not exceed the maximum inflation
pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
Check "Tires – General Information" in
section "Driving" for information on
how to properly inflate the tires.
The tire pressure will also increase as
the vehicle is driven - this is normal
and there is no adjustment required
when this occurs.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a
low tire pressure if the tire pressure
falls below the low-pressure warning
limit for any reason, including low
temperature effects and natural
pressure loss of the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the
driver of low tire pressure as long as
the condition persists and will not turn
off until the tire pressure is equal or
above the recommended cold inflation
pressure. Once the low tire pressure
warning light
illuminates, you
must increase the tire pressure to the
recommended cold inflation pressure
in order for the TPMS light
to
turn off. The system will automatically
update and the TPMS light
will
turn off once the system acquires the
correct tire pressure.
The vehicle may need to be driven for
up to 20 minutes above 24 km/h (15
mph) in order for the TPMS to acquire
and process the updated setting.
For example: If your vehicle (stationary
for more than three hours) may have a
recommended cold inflation pressure
of 2.1 bar. If the ambient temperature
is 20°C (68°F) and the measured tire
pressure is 1.8 bar, a temperature drop
to 7°C (12°F) will decrease the tire
pressure to approximately 1.6 bar. This
tire pressure is sufficiently low to turn
ON the TPMS Light
. Driving the
vehicle may cause the tire pressure
to rise to approximately 1.8 bar, but
the TPMS light
will still lit. In this
situation, the TPMS light
will turn
OFF only after the tires are inflated
to the vehicle’s recommended cold
inflation pressure value.
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WARNING!
The TPMS warns the driver that
the tire pressure has decreased.
This warning does not exempt the
driver from periodically checking the
tires and from complying with the
prescribed tire pressure levels.
CAUTION!
• The TPMS has been optimized for
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the original equipment tires and
wheels. TPMS pressures and warning
have been established for the tire
size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or
sensor damage may occur when
using replacement equipment that
is not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can
cause sensor damage. Do not use
aftermarket tire sealants or balance
beads if your vehicle is equipped with
a TPMS, as damage to the sensors
may result.
• The system can temporarily
experience radio-electric interference
emitted by devices using similar
frequencies.
• After inspecting or adjusting the tire
pressure, always reinstall the valve
stem cap. This will prevent moisture
and dirt from entering the valve
stem and damage the TPMS internal
sensor.
NOTE:
• Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and may lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
• The TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it
is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure using
an accurate tire pressure gauge, even
if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS light
.
• Seasonal temperature changes will
affect tire pressure, and the TPMS
will monitor the actual tire pressure
in the tire.
Premium System
The TPMS system uses wireless
technology with wheel rim mounted
electronic sensors to monitor tire
pressure levels. Sensors mounted to
each wheel as part of the valve stem
transmit tire pressure readings to the
receiver module.
The TPMS consists of the following
components:
• receiver module;
• four TPMS sensors;
• various TPMS messages, which display
on the instrument cluster;
• warning light
.
Tire Pressure Low Warning
The TPMS light
will illuminate in
the instrument cluster and an acoustic
signal will notify that tire pressure is
low in one or more of the four tires.
The instrument cluster will also display
a screenshot reporting the pressure
values of each tire with flashing low
pressure value.
Driving
the new components and/or the new
configuration.
Should this occur, you should stop
as soon as possible and inflate the
tire/s with the low pressure (the
one/s flashing in the instrument
cluster graphic) to the recommended
cold pressure inflation value. Once
the system receives the updated
tire pressure value, the system will
automatically update, the graphic
display in the instrument cluster will
stop flashing, and the TPMS light will
turn off. The vehicle may need to be
driven for up to 20 minutes at a speed
between 24 km/h (15 mph) and 130
km/h (80 mph) in order for the TPMS
to acquire and process the updated
information.
In case of replacement of wheel rims
and/or the relative valve with TPMS
sensor, or if the wheel arrangement is
changed, when reusing the vehicle it
may be necessary to wait 20 minutes
for the TPMS to acquire and process
Tire Pressure System Fault
If a system fault is detected, the TPMS
light
will flash for 75 seconds and
then remain lit followed by a beeping
sound. Therewith, the instrument
cluster will display a "Service Tire
Pressure System" message for a
minimum of five seconds and then
display dashes (--) in place of the
pressure value to indicate which sensor
is ineffective.
If the ignition switch is cycled, the
sequence will repeat, in case the
system fault still persists. If the system
fault no longer exists, the TPMS
light
will no longer flash, and
the "Service Tire Pressure System"
message will no longer display, and a
pressure value will display in place of
the dashes.
A system fault can occur due to any of
the following:
• Signal interference due to electronic
devices or driving next to facilities
emitting the same radio frequencies
as the TPMS sensors
• Installing aftermarket window tinting
that contains materials that may
block radio wave signals.
• Accumulation of snow or ice around
the wheels or wheel housings.
• Using tire chains on the vehicle.
• Using wheels/tires not endowed with
TPMS sensors.
The instrument cluster will also display
a "Service Tire Pressure System"
message for a minimum of five
seconds when a system fault related
to an incorrect sensor location fault
is detected. In this case, the "Service
Tire Pressure System" message is
then followed by a graphic display
with pressure values still shown. This
indicates that the pressure values are
still being received from the TPMS
sensors but they may not be located in
the correct vehicle position. The system
still needs to be serviced as long as the
"Service Tire Pressure System" message
is displayed.
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Vehicles with Compact Spare Tire
• The compact spare tire does not have
a TPMS sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
will not monitor the pressure of the
compact spare tire.
• If you replace a pneumatic having
pressure below the low-pressure
warning limit, with the compact
spare tire, on the next ignition
switch cycle, the TPMS light
will
illuminate followed by a beeping
sound. In addition, the graphic in the
instrument cluster will still display a
flashing pressure value corresponding
to the compact tire position.
• After driving the vehicle for up to 20
minutes above 24 km/h (15 mph),
the TPMS light
will flash for 75
seconds and then remain lit. The
instrument cluster will then display
a "Service Tire Pressure System"
message for a minimum of five
seconds and then displays dashes (--)
in place of the pressure value.
• Each subsequent ignition switch
cycle, will be followed by a beeping
sound, the TPMS light
will flash
for 75 seconds and then remain lit.
The instrument cluster will then
display a "Service Tire Pressure
System" message for a minimum
of five seconds and subsequently
displays dashes (--) in place of the
pressure value.
• Once you repair, replace or reinstall
a tire with the compact spare tire,
the TPMS will update automatically.
The TPMS light
will turn OFF
and the graphic in the instrument
cluster will display a new pressure
value instead of dashes (--), as long
as no tire pressure is below the lowpressure warning limit in any of the
four tires. The vehicle may need to be
driven for up to 20 minutes above 24
km/h (15 mph) in order for the TPMS
to acquire and process the updated
information.
TPMS Deactivation
The TPMS can be deactivated if
replacing all four tire rims with wheel
and tire assemblies free of TPMS
sensors, such as winter wheel and
tire assemblies. After replacing all
four wheel and tire assemblies (road
tires) with tires not endowed with Tire
Driving
Pressure Monitoring System sensors,
drive the vehicle for 20 minutes above
24 km/h (15 mph). The TPMS will
chime, the TPMS light
will flash
on and off for 75 seconds and then
remain on and the instrument cluster
will display the “Service Tire Pressure
System” message and then display
dashes (--) in place of the pressure
values. Beginning with the next
ignition switch cycle, the TPMS will no
longer chime or display the "Service
Tire Pressure System" message in the
instrument cluster but dashes (--) will
remain in place of the pressure values.
will flash for 75 seconds and then turn
off. The instrument cluster will then
display the "Service Tire Pressure
System" message.
The instrument cluster will also display
pressure values in place of the dashes
(--). On the next ignition switch cycle
the "Service Tire Pressure System"
message will no longer be displayed as
long as no system fault exists.
Radio Frequency Transmitter Regulatory Information
To reactivate the TPMS, replace all
four wheel and tire assemblies (road
tires) with tires endowed with TPMS
sensors.
Then, drive the vehicle for up to 20
minutes above 24 km/h (15 mph). The
TPMS will chime, the TPMS light
The "Regulatory Information" for
all the radio frequency and radar
devices can be consulted by accessing
the section "Services" on the website
www.maserati.com.
Fuel Requirements
Requirements of Gasoline
The engines are designed to meet
all environmental regulations and
provide excellent fuel economy and
performance when using high-quality
unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 95.
For vehicle top performance, use
unleaded gasoline with no less than 98
minimum octane rating.
Light spark knock at low engine
speeds is not harmful to your engine.
However, continued heavy spark knock
at high speeds can cause damage, and
immediate service is required.
Poor quality gasoline can cause
problems such as hard starting,
stalling, and hesitations. If you
experience these symptoms, try
another brand of gasoline before
considering service for the vehicle at
the Service Network.
Over 40 auto manufacturers
worldwide have issued and endorsed
consistent gasoline specifications (the
World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC)
which define fuel properties necessary
to deliver enhanced emissions,
performance, and durability for your
vehicle.
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Maserati recommends the use of
gasoline that meets the WWFC
specifications if they are available.
Besides using unleaded gasoline
with the proper octane rating,
gasoline that contain detergents,
anti-corrosion and stability additives
are recommended. Using gasoline that
have these additives may help improve
fuel economy, reduce emissions, and
maintain vehicle performance.
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CAUTION!
Maserati
strongly recommends the
•
use of Premium unleaded fuel ONLY.
Use of lesser grade fuel (other than
Premium) will lead to reduced engine
performance, and poor fuel economy
and can lead to the Malfunction
Indicator Light
illuminating on
the instrument cluster. Continued
use of lesser grade fuel (other than
Premium fuel) can lead to engine
misfire problems and possible
catalytic converter damage.
• The anti-pollution devices of the
vehicle require unleaded fuel to
be used at all times. Under no
circumstance, not even in an
emergency, should leaded fuel be
supplied to the fuel tank, not even
a minimum quantity. This would
irreparably damage the catalytic
converters. An inefficient catalytic
converter results in noxious exhaust
emissions which damage the
environment.
Gasoline Containing Alcohol & Ethers
(Oxygenated Fuels)
Some fuels in some geographical
areas, contain "oxygenates" which are
usually alcohols or ethers. The fuel
station service pumps with oxygenated
fuels must be clearly marked indicating
use of alcohols or ethers.
Please be aware that in some
geographic areas fuel stations
may have fuelling pumps that are
unmarked. If you are not sure if the
fuel you will be dispensing into your
vehicle contains alcohol or ethers, ask
the fuel service station operator or
change station.
CAUTION!
The use of detergent gasoline is
effective in minimising fuel injector
and intake valve deposits.
The use of external fuel injector
cleaning systems/fluids is NOT
recommended.
Some geographic areas, require the
use of “oxygenated” fuels to meet
seasonal air quality standards.
• Alcohol - Ethanol: Fuels containing
ONLY up to 10% ethanol by volume
may be used (ethanol may also be
referred to as Ethyl alcohol, or
“Gasohol”.
• Ethers - MTBE: Fuel containing ONLY
up to 15% MTBE may be used. Do
not use any gasoline that contains
lead as a knock inhibitor, and DO
NOT use lead additives.
MMT in Gasoline
MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl) is a
manganese containing metallic
additive that is blended into some
gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no
performance advantage beyond
gasoline of the same octane number
without MMT. Maserati recommends
that gasoline without MMT to be used
in your vehicle.
The MMT content of gasoline may not
be indicated on the gasoline pump;
therefore, you should ask the gasoline
station operator whether or not the
gasoline contains MMT.
Driving
Requirements of Diesel Fuel
Use good quality diesel fuel from
a reputable supplier. If the vehicle
is exposed to extreme cold (below
–7°C/20°F), or is required to operate
at colder than normal conditions for
prolonged periods, use climatised No.
2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel
fuel with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. This
will provide better protection from
fuel gelling or wax-plugging of the
fuel filters.
This vehicle must only use "Premium
Diesel" fuel that meets the
requirements of EN 590 (as reported
on the label applied inside the fuel
filler door). Biodiesel blends that meet
EN 590 may also be used.
CAUTION!
• Maserati strongly recommends the
use of Premium diesel fuel ONLY.
Use of lesser grade fuel (other than
Premium) will lead to reduced engine
performance, and poor fuel economy
and can lead to the Malfunction
Indicator Light
illuminating on
the instrument cluster. Continued
use of lesser grade fuel (other than
Premium diesel fuel) can lead to fuel
injection system damages and engine
operating problems.
• The manufacturer requires that you
must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low
Sulphur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm
Sulphur maximum) and prohibits the
use of Low Sulphur Highway Diesel
fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum)
to avoid damage to the emissions
control system.
WARNING!
Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a
fuel blending agent. They can be
unstable under certain conditions and
hazardous or explosive when mixed
with diesel fuel.
Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of
water. To prevent fuel system trouble,
drain the accumulated water from
the fuel/water separator using the
fuel/water separator drain provided. If
you buy good quality fuel and follow
the cold weather advice above, fuel
conditioners should not be required in
your vehicle. If available in your area,
a high cetane "Premium Diesel" fuel
may offer improved cold-starting and
warm-up performance.
Refuelling
Fuel Filler Neck Access
To access the fuel filler neck, the filler
door must be unlocked. From outside
the vehicle, this can only be done by
pressing the unlock
or the lock
button on the key fob RKE transmitter,
in the same way as if opening or
closing the doors. If any of the door
lock controls is pressed from inside the
vehicle, the filler door will still remain
open to allow refuelling.
• Press the indicated area on the filler
door, which is located on the rear left
side of the vehicle: the filler door will
open completely.
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To help the user in the choice of fuel
compatible for the car, inside the fuel
filler door is present a label shown in
the picture.
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Unleaded fuel containing
up to 3,7% (m/m) oxygen
and a maximum ethanol
content of 10,0% (V/V)
EN228 compliant fuel
Diesel fuel containing up
to 7% (V/V) Fatty Acid
Methyl Esters (FAME) EN590
compliant fuel
Gasoline
The fuel filler is sealed by an internal
closing tab, which is opened by the
fuel nozzle of the service station when
refueling.
Only a nozzle of the suitable size can
open the closing tab.
• Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the
filler.
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Diesel
The label includes one or two graphic
symbols that identifies the type of fuel
to be used compliant to EN16942 and
reported in the following table.
Unleaded fuel containing
up to 2,7% (m/m) oxygen
and a maximum ethanol
content of 5,0% (V/V)
EN228 compliant fuel
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Refill the Tank
NOTE:
Only with a correct size nozzle you can
refuel.
WARNING!
• To avoid the risk of fire, do not
approach the filler with open flames
or cigarettes!
• To avoid the risk of inhaling noxious
fumes, do not breathe close to the
fuel filler door, when opened.
• Never have any smoking materials
lit in or near the vehicle when the
fuel filler door is open or the tank is
being filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is
running. This violates most fireprevention regulations and may
cause the Malfunction Indicator Light
to turn on (see "Instrument
Cluster" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls").
• Fill the vehicle with fuel. Fuel
tank capacity is indicated in the
"Refillings" table in section “Features
and Specifications”. When the fuel
nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel
tank is basically full: it is possible to
further ensure refueling by enabling
the fuel nozzle additional fuel supply
until twofold clicks. After the two
additional clicks, the amount of fuel
allowed by the system is very low, we
recommend therefore not to persist
further.
• Wait approximately 10 seconds
before removing the fuel nozzle in
order to ensure completed supply of
residual fuel and restrict the risk of
fouling the fuel filler door area.
• Remove the fuel nozzle.
• Close the fuel filler door.
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light turns on while driving, you shall
contact the Service Network as soon as
possible to have the fuel filter cleaned.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling,
do not "top off" the fuel tank after
filling.
Emergency Refueling Funnel
A funnel is provided in the tool
box container (represented in the
picture a tool kit of a Gasoline model
with compact spare wheel) for
emergency refuelling with a gas can
(see chapter “Tool Kit” in section “In a
Emergency”).
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release
WARNING!
A fire may result if fuel is pumped
into a portable container that is inside
of a vehicle. You could be burned.
Always place gas containers outside
the vehicle while filling.
If you are unable to unlock the fuel
filler door using the key fob RKE
transmitter, use the fuel filler door
emergency release fitted in the boot.
• Open the boot lid (see "Open and
Close the Boot Lid" in section "Before
Starting).
• Lift the access cover on the left side
of the boot compartment.
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NOTE:
The funnel is not suitable for
refuelling AdBlue® on Diesel model.
Presence of Water Inside the
Fuel (Diesel only)
The presence of water inside
the fuel system can damage the
injection system and cause engine’s
malfunction. If, after a refuelling, the
warning light turns on, it may
be that some water has entered the
fuel tank: in this case, turn off the
engine immediately and contact the
Service Network. If the
warning
• Pull the release cable moderately
to avoid its possible break. It's not
possible to feel or hear the unlocking
of the fuel filler door actuator.
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Before the Trip
• Then open normally the fuel filler
door.
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Check the following at regular
intervals and always before long trips:
• tire pressure and condition;
• levels of fluids and lubricants;
• conditions of the windshield wiper
blades;
• clean the glass on the external light
and all other glass surfaces;
• proper operation of the warning
lights and of the external lights.
CAUTION!
It is however advisable to perform
these checks at least every 1000 km
(600 mi) and always following the
maintenance schedule reported in
section "Maintenance and Care".
Before you drive:
• adjust seat position, steering wheel,
adjustable pedals (if equipped with)
and rear-view mirrors in order to
have the best driving position;
• ensure that nothing (mat covers, etc.)
is obstructing the pedals movement;
• carefully arrange and secure any
objects in the boot, to prevent them
to move forward in case of sudden
stops;
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• avoid heavy meals before a trip. A
light snack helps keep your reflexes
sharp. In particular, avoid drinking
alcohol.
WARNING!
Beyond being prohibited by law, it is
extremely dangerous to ride inside the
boot or on the front lid. In the event
of an accident, passengers sitting
here are more exposed to the risk of
serious injury. Passengers must only
travel seated in the vehicle seats, with
the seat belts fastened. Always check
that the driver and all passengers
have the seat belts correctly fastened.
Safe Driving
Although the vehicle is equipped with
active and passive safety devices, the
driver's conduct is always a decisive
factor for road safety.
Some simple rules for travelling safely
in different conditions are listed
below. Some of them will probably
already sound familiar but, in any
case, it would be useful to read them
carefully.
Driving at Night
The main guidelines to follow when
driving at night are set out below.
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• Drive drive carefully. Night conditions
demand more focus and attention.
• Reduce your speed, especially on
roads with no streetlights.
• Stop at early signs of drowsiness.
Continuing to drive would be a risk
for yourself and for others. Have a
rest before continuing your trip.
• Keep the vehicle at a greater distance
from vehicles in front of you than
you would during the day: it is
difficult to assess the speed of other
vehicles when you only see the lights.
• Use the high beams only outside of
densely-populated areas and when
you are sure that they will not disturb
other drivers.
• When another vehicle is approaching,
switch from high beams (if on) to low
beams.
• Keep lights and headlights clean.
• Outside of densely-populated areas,
beware of animals crossing the road.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads are dangerous.
On a wet road all manoeuvres are
more difficult since wheel grip on
the asphalt is significantly reduced.
This means that the braking distances
increase considerably and the road
grip decreases.
Some advices for driving in the rain are
listed below.
• Reduce your speed and keep a
greater safety distance from the
vehicles in front of you. High speed
may result in a loss of vehicle control.
• When driving on wet or slushy roads,
it is possible for a wedge of water to
build up between the tire and road
surface. This is known as aquaplaning
and may cause partial or complete
loss of vehicle control and stopping
ability. To reduce this possibility: slow
down if the road has standing water
or puddles.
• Heavy rain substantially reduces
visibility. In these circumstances, even
during the day, turn on the low
beams, to be more visible to other
drivers.
• Set the air conditioning and heating
system controls on the demisting
function, in order to avoid any
visibility problem.
• Periodically check the conditions of
the windshield wiper blades.
• In low grip conditions use "I.C.E."
driving mode (see chapters "Drive
Mode" in this section).
• Avoid driving with ESC OFF as this
will likely cause a loss of control of
the vehicle.
Driving in Fog
If the fog is dense, avoid travelling if
possible.
When driving in mist, blanket fog or
when there is the possibility of banks
of fog, please consider some advices
listed below.
• Keep a moderate speed.
• Even in daytime, turn on the low
beams and rear fog lights. Do not use
the high beams.
• Remember that fog creates dampness
on the asphalt and thus any type
of manoeuvre is more difficult and
braking distances are extended.
• Keep a safe distance from the vehicle
in front of you.
• Avoid sudden changes in speed as
much as possible.
• Whenever possible, avoid overtaking.
• If you are forced to stop the vehicle
(breakdowns, impossibility of
proceeding due to poor visibility,
etc.), first of all, try to stop off of the
travel lane. Then turn on the hazard
warning lights and, if possible, the
low beams.
• Sound the horn rhythmically if you
hear another vehicle approaching.
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CAUTION!
Be aware that rear fog lights can
bother the drivers following your
vehicle: when visibility is back to
normal, turn off these lights.
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Driving in the Mountains
Mountain roads usually have many
narrow turns and curves, tunnels and
steep uphill or downhill slopes: please
consider some advices listed below.
• Drive at a moderate speed, avoid
"cutting" corners.
• When driving inside a tunnel in
daylight turn on the low beams in
advance; avoid high beams and
be aware of the rapid brightness
change. Avoid abrupt manoeuvres
that could be dangerous for the
following vehicle.
• Never coast downhill with the engine
off or in neutral.
• Remember that passing other
vehicles when driving uphill is
slower and thus requires more free
distance on the road. If you are being
overtaken on a hill, slow down and
allow the other vehicle to pass.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Please consider some general advice
for driving in these conditions, listed
below.
• Maintain a very moderate speed.
• Fit snow chains or specific tires if
the road is covered with snow: see
the paragraphs "Tires – General
Information" in this section.
• We recommend you to activate the
"I.C.E." mode (see chapters "Drive
Mode" in this section).
• During the winter season, even
apparently dry roads can have icy
sections. Be careful when crossing
bridges, viaducts and roads that have
little exposure to the sun and are
bordered by trees and rocks. They
may be icy.
• Keep an ample safe distance from the
vehicles in front of you.
• Avoid sharp braking, sharp changes
in direction and rapid acceleration.
Rapid acceleration on snow covered
or icy surfaces may cause the driving
wheels to pull erratically to the right
or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface
traction under the rear (driving)
wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces
is dangerous. Unequal traction can
cause sudden pulling of the rear
driving wheels. You could lose control
of the vehicle and possibly have
a collision. Accelerate slowly and
carefully whenever there is likely to
be poor traction (ice, snow, wet mud,
loose sand, etc.).
Driving through Flooded
Sections
Driving through more than a
centimeters deep shallow standing
water section will require extra
caution to ensure passenger safety and
prevent damage to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not drive on or across a road or
path where water is flowing and/or
rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing
water can wear away the road or
path surface and cause your vehicle to
sink into deeper water. Furthermore,
flowing and/or rising water can carry
your vehicle away swiftly. Failure
to follow this warning may result
in injuries that are serious or fatal
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to you, your passengers, and others
around you.
Although your vehicle is capable
of driving through shallow standing
water, consider the following Caution
and Warning before doing so.
CAUTION!
• Always check the depth of the
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standing water before driving
through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than
150 mm (6 in).
Determine the condition of the road
or the path that is under water and
if there are any obstacles in the way
before driving through the standing
water.
Do not exceed 8 km/h (5 mph) when
driving through standing water. This
will minimize wave effects.
Driving through standing water
may cause damage to your vehicle
drivetrain components. After driving
through standing water, do not
drive if you are not sure about
drivetrain condition. Such damage
is not covered by the New Vehicle
Warranty.
Getting water inside your vehicle
engine can cause it to lock up and
stall out, and cause serious internal
damage to the engine. Such damage
is not covered by the New Vehicle
Warranty.
• After driving through standing water
always have the fluids (engine oil,
transmission oil, etc) checked for
contaminations at a Service Center.
WARNING!
• Driving through standing water
limits your vehicle traction
capabilities. Do not exceed 8 km/h (5
mph) when driving through standing
water.
• Driving through standing water
limits your vehicle braking
capabilities, which increases
stopping distances. Therefore, after
driving through standing water,
drive slowly and lightly press on
the brake pedal several times to
progressively dry the brakes discs
and pads.
• Getting water inside your vehicle
engine can cause it to lock up and
stall out.
• Failure to follow these warnings may
result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and
others around you.
Adding Reducing Agent
AdBlue® (Diesel only)
Specifications of Reducing
Agent AdBlue®
AdBlue® is a registered
trademark of VDA (Verband der
Automobilindustrie), the German
vehicle manufacturers' association.
Reducing agent AdBlue® must meet
the quality requirements of ISO 222411.
CAUTION!
• AdBlue® is a non-toxic, colourless
solution of pure synthetic urea and
de-mineralised water. In the event
AdBlue® becomes contaminated due
to improper handling or storage, it
may lead to the exhaust gas aftertreatment system malfunctioning.
• In its sealed container, AdBlue® has
a shelf life of at least a year if stored
at temperatures between 30°C (86°F)
and -10°C (14°F) away from direct
sunlight.
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Have the AdBlue® tank filled or topped
up by the Service Network.
They have the necessary equipment
and skills to perform this operation
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safely, and avoiding damage to the
vehicle or the environment.
Suitable messages on the TFT display
indicate when the AdBlue® tank
needs filling (see chapter "Instrument
Cluster" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls"). You can
check any time the filling status of
the reservoir containing AdBlue®
by entering the submenu “Vehicle
Info” with the buttons on the right
side of the steering wheel (see
chapter "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
Under severe operating conditions,
sporty use or at temperatures below 5°C (23°F), it may be necessary to top
up AdBlue® between two consecutive
scheduled maintenance services.
Before travelling in countries where
it might be difficult to find AdBlue®,
check that the reductant level in the
tank is sufficient to cover the distance
to be travelled. If this is not the case,
top up with AdBlue® by yourself or
have it done by the Service Network.
• If you expect to travel through
CAUTION!
• AdBlue® freezes at outer
temperatures of approximately
-10°C (14°F) but the vehicle can be
used also at lower temperatures
since it is equipped with an AdBlue®
pre-heating system.
• At temperatures below -10°C (14°F),
the AdBlue® level sensor may no
longer ensure an accurate indication
for the instrument cluster. A message
on the instrument cluster will invite
to refuel Adblue® above -10°C (14°F).
Allow the vehicle to reach regular
operating conditions before checking
level by means of the "AdBlue Level"
function in the VEHICLE INFO menu
(see chapter "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
• If the vehicle remains several hours at
low temperature (below -10°C/14°F),
Adblue® in the reservoir could freeze
completely. Under these conditions,
it could be impossible to top up
AdBlue®. Should it be necessary to
top up, it is necessary to top up only
after using the vehicle for a few
hours, or after leaving it parked at a
higher temperature.
regions where you could find
temperatures below -10°C (14°F),
we suggest that you check Adblue®
level and, if necessary, top up before
leaving.
Owners may top up reducing agent
AdBlue® to proper level after
purchasing AdBlue® at service stations
that stock it.
If a wrong fluid is filled into the
AdBlue® tank (for instance Diesel
fuel, coolant, etc...), the Malfunction
Indicator Light
comes on and
the message shown in the figure
appears on the instrument cluster first
time when driving for 10 seconds,
accompanied by a single acoustic
signal. If so, have the vehicle serviced
by the Service Network as soon as
possible.
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WARNING!
• Keep AdBlue® away from skin or
Important Warnings if You Top
Up AdBlue® Level Yourself
A top-up using the nozzle or with
canisters or single-use bottles is not
a difficult operation provided that
you follow the instructions given in
the following paragraph and standard
safety precautions to avoid direct
contact with AdBlue® fluid or prevent
possible spills from being released into
the environment or damaging vehicle
bodywork or covers.
Wear protective gloves and goggles
and carry out this operation
outdoors or in well-ventilated area,
as unpleasant smelling vapour may
develop.
eyes: in the event of accidental
contact, wash the affected area with
water and flush eyes with running
water, keeping eyelids wide open.
In the event product is swallowed,
rinse mouth and drink abundant
water.
• Keep AdBlue® containers out of the
reach of children.
CAUTION!
If AdBlue® is spilled on interior linings
or on paint-finished vehicle body parts,
wash the affected area with abundant
soapy water, if possible before the
fluid begins to crystallise.
AdBlue® level. These bottles contain
2 litres of product approximately,
which is enough to extend range by
another 2000 km (1200 mi) at least.
These bottles are generally available
at service stations that sell these
products.
The AdBlue® filler neck with cap is
located next the fuel filler neck. To
access the AdBlue® cap, open the
filler door as indicated in the chapter
"Refuelling" in this section.
• Turn the AdBlue® cap counter
clockwise until releasing it.
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How To Top Up AdBlue® Level
Yourself
When the low level indication is
displayed, the quantity of AdBlue® left
in the tank gives a range of about
2000 km (1200 mi) under normal
driving conditions.
Maserati recommends refilling at any
AdBlue® distributor, through the
appropriate nozzle and, in case of
emergency, to refill using canisters
or single-use bottles to top up
• Insert the end of the cap into the
hole of the filler door hinge.
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the refilling, to prevent spillage of
AdBlue®.
• Extract the nozzle from the filler
neck.
CAUTION!
• Do not place the cap removed on
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paint-finished vehicle body parts or
on the luggage compartment lining
to avoid damage.
• Take the necessary precautions to
avoid introducing AdBlue® into the
fuel filler neck.
Refilling with Nozzles
You can fill up at any AdBlue®
distributor.
Proceed as follows:
• Insert the AdBlue® nozzle in the
filler neck and start refilling. Fill
the AdBlue® tank with a maximum
reducing agent amount of 19.6 liters
(4.30 UK gallons).
• Stop refilling at the first shut-off (the
shut-off indicates that the AdBlue®
tank is full). Do not proceed with
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Refilling with Containers
Proceed as follows:
• Check the expiration date and read
the advice for use on the label before
pouring the content of the canister
or of the bottle into the AdBlue®
tank.
• Refilling by Canister
If containers which cannot be
screwed into the filler neck are
used for refilling, in order to
avoid possible overfilling of the
AdBlue® tank (it could cause the
switching on of the Malfunction
Indicator Light
to alert the
driver) it is necessary to refer to the
AdBlue® level information into the
section “Dashboard Instruments
and Controls” and not exceed the
maximum AdBlue® tank capacity. In
any case, stop the refilling at the first
leak of AdBlue® from filler neck.
In case the indication of refilling
appears on the instrument cluster
display (see “Instrument Cluster” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”), fill the AdBlue® tank with
at least 5 litres (1.1 UK gallons).
• Refilling by Single-use Bottles
The refilling by containers which can
be screwed into the filler neck is not
recommended by Maserati.
If bottles are used for refilling, it
is necessary to pay attention to
not overfill the AdBlue® tank (it
could cause the switching on of the
Malfunction Indicator Light
to
alert the driver).
It is necessary to refer to the
AdBlue® level information into the
section “Dashboard Instruments
and Controls” and not exceed the
maximum AdBlue® tank capacity.
In case the indication of refilling
appears on the instrument cluster
display (see “Instrument Cluster” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”), fill the AdBlue® tank with
at least 2.5 bottles (5 liters , 1.1 UK
gallons) and the maximum quantity
of 6 bottles (13 liters, 2.8 UK gallons).
CAUTION!
To avoid contamination, use AdBlue®
from sealed containers or canisters
and always clean the extension spout
before insert it to the filler neck.
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NOTE:
If the AdBlue® comes out during
filling, it is advisable to clean the filler
area before reinstalling and close the
cap.
Once the refilling is finished, insert
the AdBlue® cap into the filler neck
and turn it clockwise until locking it in
place: close the fuel filler door.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
Empty bottles or containers may be
disposed of at the Service Network
or into household waste bins where
this is allowed by local environmental
protection regulations.
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When the engine is started next after
a top-up, the low level message on
the display should disappear after
a few seconds. If less than 2 litres of
AdBlue® have been added upon topup,
the message may appear again with
a longer range before engine start
inhibition.
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Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
In the Event of an Accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
In case of a Punctured Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Emergency Release of the Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Transmission Manual Release of P (Park) Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Freeing the Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Auxiliary Jump-Start Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Towing a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
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Tool Kit
The tools and other first aid equipment are located in the boot inside a preformed container and are available by lifting
the ground coverage.
The tools layout in the container depends on the boot configuration of the vehicle, depending on the destination markets
and on customer requirements.
A Configuration with tire repair kit.
B Configuration with compact spare wheel.
The tools inserted in the boot container are the following:
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Ref.
Description
1
Double torx + cross-head screwdriver
A, B
2
8 mm Allen wrench for unscrewing/tightening the fastening nut of the reverse light cluster
A, B
3
Electric compressor complete with pressure gauge for inflating the compact spare wheel
B
4
Spanner for unscrewing/tightening the wheel nuts and for operating the jack
B
5
Chock to be positioned in front of or behind the wheel
B
6
Tow hook
A, B
7
Funnel for emergency supply
A, B
8
First Aid Kit (*)
A
9
Tire repair kit
A
10
Jack
B
(*) For versions/markets where provided.
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In an Emergency
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flashers switch is
located in the central console in front
of the transmission lever.
Gasoline
Diesel
Gasoline
Diesel
Press the switch to turn on the hazard
warning flashers to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. When
these lights illuminate, the direction
indicators, the related warning lights
on the instrument cluster and the
button start flashing.
Press the switch a second time to turn
off the hazard warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system
and it should not be used when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to
seek assistance, the hazard warning
flashers will continue to operate even
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though the ignition is placed in the
OFF position.
CAUTION!
• When the hazard warning flashers
are activated, the direction indicators
control is disabled.
• The extended use of the hazard
warning flashers may wear down
your battery.
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In the Event of an
Accident
It is important always to keep calm.
• If not directly involved, stop at a safe
distance of at least ten meters away
from the accident area.
• If on a motorway, stop without
obstructing the emergency lane and
be especially careful if you need to
exit the vehicle.
• Turn off the engine and switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
• At night, illuminate the accident area
with the headlights.
• Always act with caution to avoid the
risk of being crashed into by other
drivers.
• Indicate that an accident has
occurred by placing the emergency
triangle (if equipped) in a well
visible position and at the prescribed
distance.
• Call the emergency services,
providing as much information as
possible. On the motor way, use the
special call boxes.
• Remove the ignition key (if present)
from the vehicles involved.
• If fuel or other chemical products
can be smelled, do not smoke and
ask people around you to put their
cigarettes out.
• To extinguish fires, even small ones,
use a fire extinguisher, blankets, sand
or earth. Never use water.
• In multiple accidents occurred on
motorways, particularly where
visibility is poor, there is a high risk
of being involved in other collisions.
Leave the vehicle immediately and
move away from the area.
In case of Injured Persons
• Never leave the injured person alone.
Persons not directly involved in the
accident are also required to give
assistance.
• Do not crowd around injured
persons.
• Reassure the injured person that help
is on the way and stay close to them
to assist them to avoid possible panic
attacks.
• Release or cut the seat belts
restraining the injured persons.
• Do not give the injured persons
anything to drink.
• Never move an injured person.
• Remove the injured person from the
vehicle only in emergency situation,
e.g. if there is a risk of fire, sinking in
water or falling down into a pit.
• When removing an injured person,
do not pull his/her limbs, never bend
his/her head and, as far as possible,
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keep his/her body in a horizontal
position.
Emergency Kit (for
versions/markets where
provided)
The Emergency Kit provides first aid in
case of a car breakdown or any other
situation. The kit comes in a case on
the left side of the boot compartment.
The kit includes the following
elements:
• emergency triangle;
• reflective emergency vest;
• luminescent pipes providing chemical
lights;
• dynamo torch;
• First Aid Kit;
• gloves;
• ice scraper.
NOTE:
The items inside the kit could change
according to different countries'
regulations.
First Aid Kit (for versions/
markets where provided)
The First Aid Kit is available in
the boot compartment inside the
Emergency Kit case (if foreseen) or in
the following positions:
• on the vehicles with tire repair kit
configuration (see "Tool Kit" in this
section) this kit is placed in the tools
container;
• on the vehicles with compact spare
wheel this kit is placed in the right
side of the boot compartment.
This kit contains following:
• sterile gauze to cover and clean the
wounds;
• bandages of various sizes;
• treated adhesive bandages of various
sizes;
• an adhesive bandage strip;
• a pair of rounded-end scissors;
• gloves;
• rescue blanket.
Engine Overheating
To reduce potentially overheating
of the engine in city traffic, while
stationary, place the transmission in
N (Neutral), but do not increase the
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to
slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on,
turn it off. The A/C system adds heat
to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove
this heat
• You can also turn the temperature
control to maximum heat, the mode
control to floor and the blower
control to high. This allows the
heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing
heat from the engine cooling system.
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system
could damage the engine. If the
temperature gauge is positioned on
the red zone "H" (refer to "Instrument
Cluster" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls"), pull over
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and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off
until the temperature gauge drops
back into the normal range. If the
temperature gauge remains on the
red zone "H," turn the engine off
immediately and contact the Service
Network.
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WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by
hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or
steam from your radiator. If you see
or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open it until the radiator
has had time to cool. Never try to
open a coolant bottle pressure cap
(refer to "Maintenance Procedures"
in section "Maintenance and Care")
when the radiator is overheated.
In case of a Punctured Tire
The vehicle can be equipped with
a tire repair kit or with a compact
spare wheel, depending on the
destination markets and on customer
requirements.
Using Tire Repair Kit
Small punctures up to 6 mm (1⁄4")
in the tire tread can be sealed using
the tire repair kit, fitted beneath
the ground coverage of the boot
compartment.
The kit consists of two parts:
• an electric compressor with pressure
gauge and power cable;
• a bottle containing sealant with hose
to be connected to the punctured
tire.
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NOTE:
For the tire repair procedures with tire
repair kit see instructions included in
the kit.
This kit will provide a temporary tire
seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle
up to 10 km (6 miles) with a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
CAUTION!
• Intruding objects (e.g., screws or
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nails) should not be removed from
the tire, which could compromise the
repair with the tire repair kit.
• Do not use the tire repair kit if the
tire shows lateral damages and/or the
rim is damaged by driving with flat
tire.
In an Emergency
• Tire repair kit can be used in outside
temperatures down to approximately
-20°C (-4°F).
• Replace the tire repair kit sealant
bottle prior to the expiration date
(printed on the bottle label) to assure
optimum operation of the system.
NOTE:
• The compressor power plug can be
inserted either in the 12 V power
outlet housed in the boot or inside
the passenger compartment (see
“Interior Features” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”).
• When having the tire serviced, advise
the Maserati dealer or service center
that the tire has been sealed using
the tire repair kit.
Using the Compact Spare
Wheel
NOTE:
The compact spare wheel is supplied in
aluminium or steel: the pictures show
the one in aluminium.
The compact spare wheel is stored in
the boot and is supplied deflated in
order to limit the amount of space
occupied. An electric compressor is also
provided for inflating. In the event of
a tire puncture, proceed as follows.
• Stop the vehicle in a place that does
not constitute a danger to traffic and
where the wheel can be changed
safely.
• Select the P (Park) mode and then
engage manually the electric parking
brake and move the ignition switch
to OFF position.
• If necessary, turn the hazard warning
lights on and place the warning
triangle at the required distance.
WARNING!
• The vehicle must be level and on
firm ground during the vehicle
lifting operations. The use of chock
contained in the tool kit is always
mandatory. In case of slight slope
(less than 10%), place the chock in
front of (downhill) or behind (uphill)
the wheel diagonally opposite the
one to be replaced. In case of higher
slope (more than 10%), call the
Assistance Service and avoid any
operation.
• The jack should be used on level firm
ground wherever possible.
• It is recommended that the wheels
of the vehicle be chocked, and that
no person should remain in a vehicle
that is being jacked.
• Never start or run the engine with
the vehicle on a jack.
• Before placing the chock, it is
necessary to open it like a book as
shown in the picture.
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• Lift the ground coverage of the boot
compartment.
• Take the tools indicated in picture
for changing the wheel from the
container.
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this case, the insert must be installed
on the kit spanner.
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• Place the jack near the wheel to be
changed as illustrated. Make sure
that the head of the jack is correctly
inserted in one of the slots 1 or 2
under the longitudinal member.
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• Loosen and remove the spare wheel
locking knob.
• Take the tool box container and the
compact spare wheel out of the boot.
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• Using the kit spanner, loosen
anticlockwise by approximately one
turn the five bolts on the wheel
to be changed. In case a “Wheel
Security Stud Bolt” is installed, it
can only be loosened and removed
by using the specific fitting spanner
insert provided with the “Wheel
Security Stud Bolt Kit”, available in
the “Genuine Accessories” range. In
In an Emergency
• Turn the compressor on by pressing
the switch.
• Stop the compressor pressing
switch again, when the pressure
indicated by the gauge reaches
the recommended level (see “Tire
Inflation Pressure” in section
“Features and Specifications”) and
screw the cap on the compact spare
wheel valve.
WARNING!
• Never position yourself under a
jacked vehicle.
• Jack wrong positioning can
cause vehicle accidental fall, with
consequent severe risk for operator’s
safety and damages to vehicle body.
• Never use the jack to carry out
maintenance or repairs under the
vehicle.
• Insert the kit spanner on the
hexagonal end of the jack and turn
it clockwise until the jack bracket is
firmly inserted in the slot under the
longitudinal member.
• Turn the jack lever until the wheel
is raised a few centimeters off the
ground.
• Completely unscrew the five bolts
and remove the wheel.
• Make sure that the contact surfaces
between spare wheel and hub are
clean and free of impurities.
• Fit the compact spare wheel with the
valve stem side out and secure it with
the five bolts previously removed,
without tightening them.
• Remove from the compressor case
the inflation hose and the cable with
a plug for the power outlet.
• Unscrew the valve cap of the compact
spare wheel and screw the fitting of
the inflation hose onto the valve.
• Insert the plug inside one of the
available power outlets fitted in the
boot or passenger compartment.
• Set the ignition device on ACC or
RUN position.
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CAUTION!
• In order to obtain a more accurate
reading, the compressor should be
switched off when checking the tire
pressure of the compact spare wheel
on the pressure gauge.
• Do not run the compressor for more
than 20 minutes: there is a risk it
could overheat. Also, prolonged
power absorption may discharge the
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• For safety reasons, it is absolutely
battery, subsequently preventing the
engine from starting.
• The compressor has been designed
exclusively to inflate compact spare
wheels; do not use it to inflate air
mattresses, dinghies etc.
• With the kit spanner, turn
anticlockwise the hexagonal end of
the jack to lower the vehicle and
remove the jack.
• Fully tighten the bolts, alternately
tightening diametrically opposite.
forbidden to drive with more than
one compact spare wheel fitted on
the vehicle.
• Snow chains cannot be fitted on the
compact spare wheel.
• The compact spare wheel can travel
a maximum of 3000 km (1800 mi).
WARNING!
• The compact spare wheel is narrower
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WARNING!
• FOR ALUMINIUM SPARE WHEEL
Observe the tightening torque for
the bolts securing the spare wheel
(98 ± 10 Nm/ 72 ± 7 lbf·ft).
• FOR STEEL SPARE WHEEL Observe
the tightening torque for the bolts
securing the spare wheel (86 ± 10
Nm/ 63 ± 7 lbf·ft).
• Bolts must be tightened only after
vehicle is back to ground, so as
to prevent it from falling down
due to the force exerted for bolt
tightening. Failure to comply with
this recommendation can cause
operator injuries.
than standard wheels and must
only be used to travel the distance
required to reach a service station,
where the punctured tire can be
repaired or replaced.
• Do not exceed a maximum speed
of 80 km/h (50 mph) when using
the compact spare wheel; when
this limit is exceeded, the stability,
road holding and braking of the
vehicle will be compromised. Avoid
accelerating to full speed, heavy
braking and fast cornering.
• The compact spare wheel must
be inflated to the recommended
tire pressure (see “Tire Inflation
Pressure” in section “Features and
Specifications”).
To Refit the Standard Wheel with
Repaired or Replaced Tire
• Following the procedure and the
caution described above, raise the
vehicle and remove the compact
spare wheel reusing the supplied
spanner.
• Fit the standard wheel with repaired
or replaced tire.
• Tighten the original bolts on the
wheel.
• Lower the vehicle and remove the
jack.
• Fully tighten the bolts, alternately
tightening diametrically opposite.
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WARNING!
Observe the tightening torque for the
bolts securing the wheels (98 ± 10 Nm
/ 72 ± 7 lbf·ft).
Once finished:
• completely deflate the compact spare
wheel by pressing on the valve with
the overhang of the valve cap;
• place the compact spare wheel and
tool container in the boot;
• fix everything in place with the
locking knob;
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• wrap the power cable and the
inflation hose inside the compressor
case;
• place the compressor, the spanner
and the jack in the container above
the compact spare wheel;
• remove the chock located in front
of or behind the wheel and place it
inside the container;
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• lower the ground coverage at the
bottom of the boot compartment.
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Emergency Release of the
Parking Brake
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In the event the electric parking brake
locks due to a total system failure (see
"Parking Brake" in section "Driving"),
it is not possible to move the vehicle,
since the thrust action of the power
actuator that operates on the brake
pad inside each rear caliper will lock
the rear wheels.
After verifying that the battery is
sufficiently charged (otherwise use an
external power source connected to
the vehicle electric system to operate
the EPB control lever and try to unlock
the parking brake), for moving the
vehicle it is necessary to act on the
power actuator or caliper in order to
release the pressure on the pads of the
rear brake calipers.
Contact the Service Network to carry
out this operation.
CAUTION!
If the parking brake has been
activated in manual or automatic
mode and it is not possible to release
it by operating on the lever of the
central console, do not move the
vehicle since rear brake calipers might
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be damaged. To move the vehicle,
load it on a rescue vehicle, avoiding
to move it. In case of AWD vehicle,
avoid moving it with only the rear
axle lifted, since the torque converter
of AWD system might be seriously
damaged. For more information
on vehicle towing, see "Towing a
Disabled Vehicle" chapter in this
section.
Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park)
Position
The manual disengagement of the
shift from P (Park) has the purpose to
allow pushing or towing the vehicle
if not normally possible using the
shift lever (such as in the event of a
battery failure with inability to start
the engine).
The current procedure is exclusively
intended for emergency situations, but
not for frequent use.
WARNING!
Before performing the manual release
of P (Park) position, if possible, always
secure your vehicle by fully applying
the parking brake. Performing this
operation will allow your vehicle
to roll away if it is not secured by
the parking brake. Performing the
manual release of P (Park) position on
an unsecured vehicle could lead to
serious injury or death for those in or
around the vehicle.
The cover that allows the emergency
manual park release is located on the
left part of the driver’s foot well.
In an Emergency
• Lift the mat on the driver side to
access the lace.
• Slip the cover from its seat.
• Take strap out of its seat.
• With the tip of a screwdriver press
the clip shown in the picture box
and lift the lace up to release the
transmission from the P (Park)
position. The new position will allow
vehicle moving and towing.
• Release the parking brake only when
the vehicle is securely connected to a
tow vehicle.
Freeing the Stuck Vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand,
or snow, it can probably be moved
backward and forward by a simple
rocking motion.
Steer the wheel right and left to clear
the area around the front wheels.
Shift then between D (Drive) or M +/(Manual) and R (Reverse) (see chapter
"Automatic Transmission” in section
"Driving"). Shifting to M +/- (Manual),
try to free the car starting in second
gear.
At low speed motion of the vehicle,
you can switch quickly from D (Drive)
to R (Reverse), and vice versa, just by
pressing the release button on the
shift lever.
For more effectiveness press lightly on
the accelerator pedal in order to avoid
wheel slippage.
If unable to release the vehicle in one
of the previously described ways,
enter the low-grip driving mode, by
pressing the "I.C.E." button, and
completely exclude the yaw and slip
control system, by pressing the button
for at least 3 seconds. Moving the
shift lever between D (Drive) and R
(Reverse) to start.
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Notes for AWD Vehicle Version
On these vehicles slippage produced
by low grip conditions, automatically
activates the AWD mode. Using
the shifting mode M +/- (Manual),
the insertion of AWD will happen
immediately when engaging a forward
gear.
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CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the
drive wheels may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the shift lever in
N (Neutral) for at least one minute
after every five rocking-motion cycles.
This will minimise overheating and
reduce the risk of transmission failure
during prolonged efforts to free a
stuck vehicle.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive drive
wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the drivetrain and
tires. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's
wheels continuously without stopping
when you are stuck and do not let
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anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
Auxiliary Jump-Start
Procedure
If your vehicle has a discharged battery
it can be jump-started using a set of
jumper cables and a battery of another
vehicle or by using a portable battery
booster. It is necessary to have proper
jumper cables in order to connect the
booster battery to the remote posts of
the discharged battery. Booster cables
have usually positive and negative
terminal clamps and are identified by
a different from the sheath color (red
= positive, black = negative). Maserati
provides on request jumper cables
created for its models and content in a
pratical case.
NOTE:
The Maserati Service Network can
provide you with information about
the "Maserati Jumper Cables Kit",
available in the "Genuine Accessories"
range.
Jump-starting can be dangerous if
done improperly so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery
booster pack, follow the battery
In an Emergency
manufacturer’s operating instructions
and precautions.
WARNING!
• Using booster packs that have not
CAUTION!
• To jump start a vehicle do not use
a portable battery, a booster pack
or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 14 Volts
or damage to the battery, starter
motor, alternator or electrical system
of the vehicle with the discharged
battery may occur.
• Do not use a battery charger for
emergency starting under any
circumstances. You could damage the
electronic systems, particularly the
control units managing the ignition
and fuel supply functions.
• If the battery is completely
discharged when the windows are
fully raised, open the door with the
utmost care; do not close the door
again until it is possible to lower the
window.
been checked, which could therefore
release a too high charging voltage
(higher than 14 V), in extreme
environmental conditions (for
example: closed areas or without
proper ventilation and temperatures
higher than 50°C/122°F or lower
than -20°C/-4°F) create the right
conditions for ignition which could
then cause the battery to explode.
Therefore you shall always perform
jump-starting operations using
the adequate tools and in the best
environmental conditions, taking all
necessary precautions.
• Do not attempt jump-starting if the
discharged battery is frozen. It could
rupture or explode during jump start
and cause personal injury.
• Do not carry out this procedure
if you have not done it before:
incorrect manoeuvres can originate
high electrical discharges and even
cause the battery to explode.
• To avoid the risk of explosion or fire,
do not approach the battery with
open flames or cigarettes that could
generate sparks.
NOTE:
If you need to disconnect the battery
from the vehicle electrical system,
see "Maintenance - Free Battery" in
section "Maintenance and Care").
Battery Remote Posts Position
For easier operation, remote battery
posts for jumpstarting are located in
the engine compartment while the
battery is stored in the boot. Open
the hood (see "Open and Close the
Hood" in section "Before Starting")
the positive remote post (+) and the
negative remote post (–) are easily
recognizable by the icons labeled on
the integrated power module.
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Jump-Start Procedure
WARNING!
the protection cap of the cable
indicated on the external side of the
integrated power module.
• Stay clear of the radiator cooling fan
whenever the hood is raised. It can
start anytime the ignition switch
is on. You can be injured by the
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such
as watch bands or bracelets that
might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously
injured.
• Do not allow the vehicles involved in
the jumpstarting operation to touch
each other as this could establish
a ground connection and cause
personal injury.
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• Turn off the heater, radio, and all
unnecessary electrical accessories.
• Set the parking brake, shift the
automatic transmission into P (Park)
and turn the ignition to OFF.
• If using another vehicle to jumpstart
the battery, park the vehicle within
the jumper cables reach and set the
parking brake and make sure the
ignition is off.
• Connect one terminal clamp of the
positive jumper cable to the positive
(+) remote post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery after lifting
• Connect the opposite terminal clamp
of the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) post of the booster
battery.
• Connect one terminal clamp of
the negative jumper cable to the
negative (–) post of the booster
battery.
• Connect the opposite terminal clamp
of the negative (–) jumper cable to
the remote negative (–) post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery as
rendered.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that
has the booster battery, let the
engine idle a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle with
the discharged battery. If using a
portable battery booster, wait a few
seconds after connecting the cables,
before starting the booster vehicle.
Once the engine is started, remove the
jumper cables in the reverse sequence.
• Disconnect the terminal clamp of
the negative (–) jumper cable from
the remote negative ( –) post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the opposite terminal
clamp of the negative jumper cable
from the negative (–) post of the
booster battery.
• Disconnect the terminal clamp of
the positive (+) jumper cable from
the positive (+) post of the booster
battery.
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• Disconnect the terminal clamp of
the positive jumper cable from the
remote positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required to
start your vehicle you should have the
battery and charging system inspected
at a Service Network center.
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
Proper towing or lifting equipment
is required to prevent damage to
your vehicle. Use only towing bars
and other equipment designed for
the purpose, following equipment
manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety chains are mandatory.
Except for the front threaded seat
to fix the supplied hook (see "Tool
Kit"chapter in this section), the vehicle
is not equipped with other connection
points for towing operations with tow
truck.
CAUTION!
Any improper manoeuvre and use of
unsuitable equipment for recovering
vehicle in an emergency from off road
location could seriously damage the
vehicle. Contact the Service Network
or anyone having suitable equipment
and the required expertise to safely
and properly carry out any required
operations.
Make sure you comply with local
towing regulations.
• If the vehicle's battery is discharged,
refer to the following paragraph
on how to shift the automatic
transmission out of the P (Park)
position and release the parking
brake.
• If the vehicle battery is still charged,
turn off the engine and disengage
the parking brake manually (if
automatically engaged) by using the
command behind the shift lever (see
"Parking Brake" chapter in section
"Driving"). Shift then manually
the transmission out of P (Park) as
described in “Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park) Position” chapter
of this section. If you need to use the
accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must
be in RUN position, do not use the
ACC position.
Manual Release of
Transmission with Low Battery
In order to push or tow the vehicle if
unable to shift the transmission out of
P (Park) (such as a discharged battery),
a manual park release is available. In
this case it is necessary to manually
release the shift lever and release
the parking brake if inserted (see
“Emergency Release of the Parking
Brake” in this section). Follow the
steps as indicated in “Transmission
Manual Release of P (Park) Position” in
this section to manually disengage the
transmission.
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Vehicle Towing Conditions
Maserati only allows vehicle towing
either on a flatbed or with all four
wheels off the ground.
Towing an RWD Vehicle
If flatbed equipment is not available,
and the transmission is still operable, a
RWD vehicle may be flat towed (with
all four wheels on the ground) under
the following conditions.
• The shift lever must be in N (Neutral).
• The distance to be traveled must not
exceed 50 km (30 mi).
• The towing speed must not exceed 50
km/h (30 mph).
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CAUTION!
If you have to tow the RWD vehicle
with 2 wheels raised, ensure that
the ignition switch is in the OFF
position. If this is not observed,
when the ESC is active, the ECU will
store a malfunction and the relative
warning light
will illuminate on
the instrument cluster display. This
requires the intervention of the
Service Network to reset the system.
Towing an AWD Vehicle
WARNING!
• Single axle towing or use of a tow
dolly is not allowed since it will
severely damage components of an
AWD vehicle.
• Use of a tow dolly on front wheels is
strictly forbidden since front wheels
may still receive a residual amount
of torque and disengage the vehicle
from the tow dolly and affect safety
of both rescuers and other road
users.
Use the Tow Hook Included in
the Tool Kit
CAUTION!
The tow hook should only be used for
towing the car on flat roads. Do not
use the tow hook to remove the car
that is stuck on off-road stretches.
The tow hook can also be used to tow
the vehicle on the platform of a tow
truck.
It is necessary to inform the operators
of the rescue vehicle about the vehicle
minimum height to avoid, during its
loading, any contact of the lower ends
of the front or rear bumper with the
tow truck loading ramp.
The tow hook is contained in the tool
kit (see "Tool Kit" in this section) and
must be screwed in its seat accessible
behind the front grille, right-hand
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side, after removing the protective
cap.
• Carefully clean the threaded seat
before screwing the hook.
• Screw the tow hook into its seat for
at least 11 turns.
NOTE:
Maximum work angle of towing cable
or bar: 15°.
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Scheduled Maintenance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Scheduled Service Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
A/C System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Wheels Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Bodywork Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Interior Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Vehicle Stored for Long Periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Restarting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Battery Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service
Correct maintenance is clearly the best
way to guarantee vehicle performance
and safety features, ensure respect for
the environment and low operating
costs.
NOTE:
Also remember that the scrupulous
observance of the maintenance
procedures is essential for keeping
your vehicle operating properly.
Not adhering to the "Scheduled
Service Plan" can impact your vehicle’s
warranty.
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Maserati has therefore provided for
a series of checks and maintenance
operations involving the 1st service
and subsequent when the vehicle
reaches mileage/years reported on
the "Scheduled Service Plan" in this
section.
After the last service, maintenance
must be restarted with the operations
scheduled for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd
service.
CAUTION!
The Scheduled Maintenance services
are prescribed by the Manufacturer.
Failure to have the services carried out
can affect your warranty.
The Scheduled Maintenance service
is provided by the whole Service
Network. In the event that, when
a service is performed, further
replacements or repairs are found
to be necessary in addition to the
scheduled operations, these can be
carried out only with the specific
consent of the Customer.
CAUTION!
You are advised to notify the Service
Network of any minor operating
problem, without waiting for the next
scheduled service.
NOTE:
• Change your engine oil more often if
you drive your vehicle off-road for
an extended period of time or short
trips without reaching operation
temperature. Even the use of the
vehicle with extremely hot or cold
ambient temperature may make
necessary change engine oil more
often.
• Under no circumstances should
oil change intervals exceed
mileage/years reported on the
"Scheduled Service Plan" this section.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
Scheduled Maintenance
(Service) Indicator
The service indicator system will
remind you the deadline for the
maintenance program.
The indicator light
on the
instrument cluster flashes for approx. 5
seconds displaying the message backed
by a beeping sound, indicating that
the next scheduled maintenance is due
or has already overdue.
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NOTE:
The service indicator will not monitor
the time elapsed from the last
scheduled maintenance.
When the scheduled maintenance has
overdue, the indicator light
and message will be displayed on the
instrument cluster.
The service indicator and message will
illuminate approximately from 1000
km (620 mi) or 30 days to the next
scheduled maintenance.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible.
To check the km/mi and the days that
remain at the inspiration of the next
scheduled maintenance, consult the
"Maintenance" submenu of "VEHICLE
INFO" main menu (see paragraph "TFT
Display : Warning/Indicator Lights of
the Set Modes/ Functions” in chapter
"Instrument Cluster" of section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls”
for more details).
The Service Network will reset
the service indicator message
after completing the scheduled
maintenance operations.
Scheduled Service Plan
The Scheduled Maintenance services
listed in this chapter must be done
at the times or mileages specified to
protect your vehicle warranty and
ensure the best vehicle performance
and reliability.
More frequent maintenance may
be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty
areas, extremely hot or cold ambient
temperature and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service should also
be done anytime a malfunction is
suspected.
Maserati recommends that these
maintenance intervals be performed at
the Service Network. The technicians
at your dealership know your vehicle
best, and have access to factoryapproved information, genuine
Maserati parts, and specially designed
electronic and mechanical tools that
can help prevent future costly repairs.
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Main Operations/Service Coupons - Gasoline Engines
Service coupons
Main operations
1°
2°
I
5°
6°
I
I
Check with Maserati Diagnosi
I
I
I
I
I
I
Engine oil and filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
Engine coolant level
I
I
I
I
I
I
Engine check for leaks
I
I
I
I
I
I
Cooling system connections and lines (check for leaks)
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Air filter
Belt for alternator
Belt for water pump and air conditioning compressor
Intercooler check for leaks
Brake fluid
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R
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R
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Replace every time the part is removed
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Replace every time the part is removed
Spark plugs
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Replace every 2 years
Brake system (lines, calipers, connections) - Instrument
cluster warning light efficiency - Parking brake operation
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I
Tire wear, tire and spare tire (if equipped) pressure check
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I
Joints, rods for front and rear suspensions, front and rear
under-chassis
Correct operation and reliability of the seats and seat belts
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4°
Interval running coupons: every 20000 km (12500 mi) or 2
years (*)
Vehicle road test
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3°
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I
I
I
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I
I
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I
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Service coupons
Main operations
1°
2°
3°
4°
5°
6°
Interval running coupons: every 20000 km (12500 mi) or 2
years (*)
Pollen filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
Windshield fluid level - Windshield washer and headlight
cleaner
I
I
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Headlight leveling
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I
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I
Controls and adjustment systems in general, hinges, doors,
engine compartment lid and luggage compartment
I
I
I
Condition of the leather interiors
I
I
I
(*) Interval running coupons for India, Australia, Morocco, Lebanon and Jordania markets are every 20000 km (12500 mi)
or 1 year, and for Chile, Argentina and Brazil markets are every 10000 km (6200 mi) or 1 year.
I = Inspect and carry out any other necessary operation
R = Replace
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Main Operations/Service Coupons - Diesel Engine
Service coupons
Main operations
1°
I
4°
5°
6°
I
I
Check with Maserati Diagnosi
I
I
I
I
I
I
Emission control
I
I
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Engine oil and filter
R
R
R
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R
AdBlue® level
I
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Engine coolant level
I
I
I
I
I
I
Engine check for leaks
I
I
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I
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I
Cooling system connections and lines (check for leaks)
I
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I
Air filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
Belt for alternator, water pump and air conditioning
compressor
I
I
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R
I
Replace every time the part is removed
Fuel filter
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3°
Interval running coupons: every 20000 km (12500 mi) or 1
year (*)
Vehicle road test
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Brake fluid
R
I
I
R
I
I
R
I
I
Replace every 2 years
Brake system (lines, calipers, connections) - Instrument
cluster warning light efficiency - Parking brake operation
I
I
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I
I
Tire wear, tire and spare tire (if equipped) pressure check
I
I
I
I
I
I
Joints, rods for front and rear suspensions, front and rear
under-chassis
I
Correct operation and reliability of the seats and seat belts
I
Pollen filter
R
I
I
I
R
I
I
I
R
Maintenance and Care
Service coupons
Main operations
1°
2°
3°
4°
5°
6°
Interval running coupons: every 20000 km (12500 mi) or 1
year (*)
Windshield fluid level - Windshield washer
I
I
I
I
I
I
Headlight leveling
I
I
I
I
I
I
Controls and adjustment systems in general, hinges, doors,
engine compartment lid and luggage compartment
I
I
I
Condition of the leather interiors
I
I
I
(*) Interval running coupons for India, Chile, Brazil and Argentina market vehicles are every 10000 km (6200 mi) or 1
year.
I = Inspect and carry out any other necessary operation
R = Replace
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Periodic Maintenance
Every 1000 km (600 mi) or before long
journeys
Check:
• engine coolant;
• brake fluid;
• windshield washer fluid level;
• tire inflation pressure and condition;
• operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
• operation of windshield
washer/wiper system and wear of
windshield wiper blades.
Every 3000 km (1900 mi)
Check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
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If the car is mainly used under one of
the following conditions:
• off-road;
• short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km /4-5 mi) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
• engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of idleness;
you should perform the following
inspections more frequently than
recommended on the "Scheduled
Service Plan":
• check front disc brake pad conditions
and wear;
• check cleanliness of hood and trunk
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
• visually inspect conditions of: engine,
transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves bushes - etc.);
• check battery charge;
• visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;
• check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
• check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter of the A/C system;
• check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner filter.
out any operation on your own and
contact a Service Center.
CAUTION!
All maintenance operations for the
vehicle must be carried out by the
Service Network. For routine and
minor maintenance operations which
you can carry out yourself, make sure
that you have the necessary experience
and always use suitable equipment,
original Maserati spare parts (or
equivalent) and the prescribed fluids.
Shall this not be the case, do not carry
This vehicle is equipped with a
state of-the-art engine and exhaust
system containing a Diesel Particulate
Filter (DPF) and an SCR (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) catalytic converter
integrated into a system which injects
a harmless urea solution (reducing
agent AdBlue®) into the exhaust gases.
When vaporized, it converts smog
forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) into
harmless nitrogen (N2) and water
On Board Diagnostic System
Your vehicle is equipped with an on
board diagnostic system that monitors
the performance of the emissions,
engine, and automatic transmission
control systems. See "Use of the
Engine" in section "Driving" for
further details.
If any of these systems require
service, the system will turn on the
Malfunction Indicator Light
on the instrument cluster display
(refer to "Instrument Cluster" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
Exhaust Gas After-treatment
System Strategies (Diesel only)
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vapor (H2O), two natural components
of the air we breathe.
This system consists of the following
components:
• AdBlue® tank with pump;
• injector with electronically-heated
lines;
• NOx sensors;
• temperature sensors;
• SCR catalyst.
The engine and exhaust
aftertreatment system work together
to meet the Emission standards. The
system manages engine combustion
to allow the exhaust system’s catalytic
converter to trap and burn Particulate
Matter (PM) pollutants. The AdBlue®
injection system reduce nitrogen oxide
(NOx) emissions to a minimum so as to
meet Euro VI requirements.
The injection of AdBlue® and SCR
catalyst as well as help to reduce
pollution, do not have effect on
consumption, performance and
driveability.
NOTE:
• The AdBlue® injection system may
sometimes produce a ticking sound,
audible when the vehicle stops. This
is normal operation.
• The pump will run for a period of
time after engine shutdown to purge
the AdBlue® the injection system.
This is normal operation and may be
audible from the rear of the vehicle.
The control system visualizes messages
on the TFT display to alert the driver
when regeneration treatment and
/or AdBlue® refilling is necessary
or when the vehicle shall be taken
to the Service Network. Refer to
chapter "Instrument Cluster" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"
for further information.
Spare Parts
Use of genuine parts for normal or
scheduled maintenance and repairs
is highly recommended to ensure
excellent performance.
Damage or failures caused by
non-genuine spare parts used for
maintenance and repairs will not
be covered by the manufacturer's
warranty.
Maintenance Procedures
The following pages contain the
"required" maintenance standards
determined by Maserati engineers.
Besides those maintenance items
specified in the "Scheduled Service
Plan", there are other components
which may require service or
replacement in the future.
To perform most of the services, it
is necessary to open the hood (see
"Open and Close the Hood" in section
"Before Starting").
The following images show the
position of all components involved in
the maintenance service.
CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your
vehicle or perform repairs and service
when necessary could result in more
costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact
vehicle performance. Immediately
have potential malfunctions address
to the Service Network: please be
advised that Maserati recommends
to address to the Official Service
Network.
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• Your vehicle has been equipped
with improved fluids that protect
the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended
maintenance intervals. Do not use
chemical flushes for washing as the
chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, electric power steering
or air conditioning. Such damages
are not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction,
use only a specific product for the
flushing procedure.
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Maintenance Service Components – Gasoline Engines
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Engine oil dipstick.
Engine oil filler neck.
Air cleaner filters.
Engine coolant expansion
reservoir cap.
Coolant reservoir cap for
transmission cooling system.
Washer fluid reservoir cap.
Brake fluid reservoir access cover.
A/C pollen filter access cover.
Integrated power module (fuses).
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Maintenance Service Components – Diesel Engine
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Engine oil dipstick.
Engine oil filler neck inspection
door.
Fuel filter.
Engine coolant expansion
reservoir cap.
Washer fluid reservoir cap.
Brake fluid reservoir access cover.
A/C pollen filter access cover.
Integrated power module (fuses).
Air cleaner filter.
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Level Checks
ENVIRONMENTAL!
• The engine oils and fluids used
contain substances that are
dangerous for the environment.
For replacement you are advised
to contact the Service Network,
where all the necessary equipment
is available to dispose of the used
oil and fluids in compliance with
the regulations in force and in an
environment-friendly manner.
• All equipment used for fluids
replacement (gloves, cloths,
containers, etc) must be disposed of
in compliance with the regulations in
force.
Engine Coolant Level Check - Gasoline
Engines
Your vehicle has been equipped
with an improved engine coolant
(antifreeze) that offers high protection
against corrosion, freezing and allows
extended maintenance intervals.
To prevent reducing extended
maintenance periods, it is important
to use original engine coolant
(antifreeze) when adding coolant
throughout the life of your vehicle.
When adding engine coolant
(antifreeze) use pure water only such
as distilled or deionized water when
mixing the water/engine coolant
(antifreeze) solution. The use of
impure water will reduce the amount
of corrosion protection in the engine
cooling system.
• Mix a minimum solution of 50%
engine coolant (antifreeze)
and distilled water. Use higher
concentrations (do not exceed 70%)
if temperatures below −37°C (−35°F)
are forecasted.
Please note that it is the owner's
responsibility to maintain the proper
level of protection against freezing
according to the temperatures
occurring in the circulation area of the
vehicle.
The coolant bottle provides a quick
visual method to determine that the
coolant level is adequate. As long as
the engine operating temperature is
satisfactory, the coolant bottle only
needs to be checked once a month.
With the engine off and cold, the level
of the coolant in the bottle should be
between the ranges indicated on the
bottle and inside the filler neck.
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Gasoline
• When additional engine coolant
(antifreeze) is needed to maintain
the proper level, it should be added
to the coolant bottle after removing
the cap. Do not overfill.
• Once the desired level is reached,
firmly close cap of the bottle.
• If frequent engine coolant
(antifreeze) additions are required, or
if the level in the coolant recovery
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bottle does not drop when the
engine cools, the cooling system
should be pressure tested for leaks by
a Service Center.
• Keep the front of the radiator and
the condenser clean.
WARNING!
• Never add engine coolant
(antifreeze) when the engine is hot.
Do not loosen or remove the cap of
the engine coolant bottle to cool a
hot engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To
prevent scalding or injury, do not
remove the pressure cap while the
system is hot or under pressure.
• When adding coolant do not use
a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal
injury or engine damage may result.
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Engine Coolant Level Check - Diesel
Engine
Your vehicle has been equipped
with an improved engine coolant
(antifreeze) that offers high protection
against corrosion, freezing and allows
extended maintenance intervals.
To prevent reducing extended
maintenance periods, it is important
to use original engine coolant
(antifreeze) when adding coolant
throughout the life of your vehicle.
When adding engine coolant
(antifreeze) use pure water only such
as distilled or deionized water when
mixing the water/engine coolant
(antifreeze) solution. The use of
impure water will reduce the amount
of corrosion protection in the engine
cooling system.
• Mix a minimum solution of 50%
engine coolant (antifreeze)
and distilled water. Use higher
concentrations (do not exceed 70%)
if temperatures below −37°C (−35°F)
are forecasted.
Please note that it is the owner's
responsibility to maintain the proper
level of protection against freezing
according to the temperatures
occurring in the circulation area of the
vehicle.
The coolant bottle provides a quick
visual method to determine that the
coolant level is adequate. As long as
the engine operating temperature is
satisfactory, the coolant bottle only
needs to be checked once a month.
With the engine off and cold, the level
of the coolant in the bottle on the
right side of the engine compartment
should be between the ranges
indicated on the bottle and inside the
filler neck.
Diesel
Diesel
• When additional engine coolant
(antifreeze) is needed to maintain
the proper level, it should be added
to the coolant bottle after removing
the cap. Do not overfill.
• Once the desired level is reached,
firmly close cap of the bottle.
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• If frequent engine coolant
(antifreeze) additions are required, or
if the level in the coolant recovery
bottle does not drop when the
engine cools, the cooling system
should be pressure tested for leaks by
a Service Center.
• Keep the front of the radiator and
the condenser clean.
WARNING!
• Never add engine coolant
(antifreeze) when the engine is hot.
Do not loosen or remove the cap of
the engine coolant bottle to cool a
hot engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To
prevent scalding or injury, do not
remove the pressure cap while the
system is hot or under pressure.
• When adding coolant do not use
a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal
injury or engine damage may result.
Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level immediately if
the brake system warning light
and the related message turn on
indicating a low level of brake fluid.
• Remove the brakes fluid reservoir
access cover.
level may be caused by a leak and
a requires accurate checkup of the
braking system.
• Clean the top of the master cylinder
area before removing the cap.
• Add fluid to bring the level up to
the "MAX" mark on the side of the
master cylinder reservoir. Use only
manufacturer's recommended brake
fluid (see "Refillings" in section
"Features and Specifications").
• Once the correct level is reached,
firmly close the cap.
The brake pads wear could cause the
fluid level to fall. However, low fluid
CAUTION!
The symbol
on the tank cap
identifies the synthetic type of brake
fluid, distinguishing it from the
mineral type. Using mineral fluids
damages the special rubber linings of
the brake system irreparably.
WARNING!
• To avoid contamination from foreign
materials or moisture, use only new
brake fluid or fluid that has been
in a tightly closed container. Keep
the master cylinder reservoir cap
secured at all times. Brake fluid in
an open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower
boiling point. This may cause it to
boil unexpectedly during hard or
prolonged braking, resulting in
sudden brake failure. This could
result in an accident.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir
can result in spilling brake fluid on
hot engine parts, causing the brake
fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can
also damage painted and vinyl
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To prevent freeze-up of your
windshield washer system in cold
weather, select a solution or mixture
that meets or exceeds the temperature
range of your climate.
This rating information can be found
on most washer fluid containers.
surfaces, make sure it does not spill
over these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid
to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake
seal components could be damaged,
causing partial or complete brake
failure. This could result in an
accident.
Adding Windshield Washer Fluid
The reservoir on the left side of the
engine compartment contains the fluid
to wash the windshield.
During scheduled services or when the
message of low level of the washer
fluid appears together with the
related telltale
add more fluid as
soon as possible.
The fluid reservoir may contain nearly
3,5 litres (0.77 UK gal) of washer fluid.
• Remove the reservoir cap in the
engine compartment and lift the
filler neck.
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NOTE:
The Service Network can provide you
with information about the "Maserati
recommended Windshield Washer
Fluid" with antifreeze, available in the
"Genuine Accessories" range.
WARNING!
• Commercially available windshield
• Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent (refer to "Refillings"
in section "Features and
Specifications") and operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out
the residual water.
• When refilling the washer fluid
reservoir, apply some washer fluid to
a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade
performance.
washer solvents are flammable. They
could ignite and burn you. Care must
be exercised when filling or when
working around the windshield
washer system.
• Do not drive with the windshield
washer reservoir empty: the action
of the washer is essential for
improving visibility when driving.
Engine Oil Level Check - Gasoline
Engines
To assure proper lubrication of your
vehicle's engine, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. If
the
warning light illuminates and
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the related message of low oil level
displays, or during scheduled services
(see "Scheduled Maintenance Service"
in this section) it is necessary to check
the engine oil level.
The best time to check the engine
oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed up engine is shut off or
before starting the engine after it has
sat overnight. In both cases the vehicle
should be parked on level ground to
improve the accuracy of the oil level
readings.
• Re-insert the dipstick completely and
remove: the oil level should maintain
between the MIN and MAX reference
ranges (SAFE range).
CAUTION!
• Do not top up with oil with different
characteristics than the engine one
(refer to "Refillings" in section
"Features and Specifications").
• Overfilling or underfilling the sump
will cause aeration or loss of oil
pressure. This could damage your
engine.
• Do not add any supplemental
materials to the engine oil, other
than leak detection dyes. Engine oil
is an engineered product, and its
performance may be impaired by
supplemental additives.
• Remove the dipstick and clean it with
a dry and clean cloth.
• If a refilling is necessary: unscrew the
filler neck cap.
• Adding 1 litre (0.22 UK gal) of oil
when the level is at the bottom of
the SAFE range will result in the level
being at the top of the SAFE range.
• Return the cap and dipstick to their
position and wait for a few minutes
to allow the oil to reach the sump.
• Check the level again.
Engine Oil Level Check - Diesel Engine
To assure proper lubrication of your
vehicle's engine, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level.
Every 3000 km (1900 mi), or more
often in case of heavy-duty use of the
car, and during scheduled services (see
“Scheduled Maintenance Service” in
this section) it is necessary to check the
engine oil level.
The best time to check the engine
oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed up engine is shut off or
before starting the engine after it has
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sat overnight. In both cases the vehicle
should be parked on level ground to
improve the accuracy of the oil level
readings.
CAUTION!
• Do not top up with oil with different
characteristics than the engine one
(refer to "Refillings" in section
"Features and Specifications").
• Overfilling or underfilling the sump
will cause aeration or loss of oil
pressure. This could damage your
engine.
• Do not add any supplemental
materials to the engine oil, other
than leak detection dyes. Engine oil
is an engineered product, and its
performance may be impaired by
supplemental additives.
• Re-insert the dipstick completely and
remove: the oil level should maintain
between the MIN and MAX reference
ranges (SAFE range).
• Remove the dipstick and clean it with
a dry and clean cloth.
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• If a refilling is necessary: open the
inspection door and unscrew the
filler neck cap.
• Adding 1 Litre (0.22 UK gal) of oil
when the level is at the bottom of
the SAFE range will result in the level
being at the top of the SAFE range.
• Return the cap and dipstick to their
position and wait for a few minutes
to allow the oil to reach the sump.
• Check the level again.
• Close the inspection door.
Engine Oil Filter Replacement
The engine oil filter should be
replaced with a new filter at every oil
change.
Contact the Service Network to
perform this service.
Fuel Filter Service (Diesel only)
Contact the Service Network to
perform this service.
DPF Filter Replacement (Diesel only)
Contact the Service Network to
perform this service.
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Automatic Transmission Oil Check
Contact the Service Network for the
oil level check.
Fluid Level Check for Transmission
Cooling System (Gasoline only)
The coolant contained in the bottle
of this system is equal to the one used
for the cooling system of the engine.
For the preparation of the mixture
of water and antifreeze and for the
control of the level, proceed as shown
in the "Engine Coolant Level Check" of
this chapter.
Engine Air Filters Replacement
Contact the Service Network to have
the air filters replaced.
• Unsnap both ends and lift the filter
access cover.
A/C Air Filter Replacement
This filter performs mechanic/
electrostatic air filtering, provided
that windows and doors are perfectly
closed.
The filter is located under the hood in
the external A/C system air inlet, on
the passenger side of the vehicle, next
to the windshield wipers.
To replace the filter during the
scheduled maintenance services or
after the vehicle has been heavily used
on dusty roads, proceed as follows:
• Remove the access door in the cowl
screen by pressing the retaining clips
indicated.
• Remove the used filter slipping it off
from within the air intake.
• Install the new filter with arrows
pointing in the direction of airflow,
which is toward the rear of the
vehicle (text and arrows on the filter
will indicate this).
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WARNING!
It is dangerous to operate or service
the wiper blades with the wipers in an
active position (different than "OFF")
and with the ignition switch in the
RUN position. The rain sensors may
suddenly activate the wipers. Always
use the "Service" position for any
intervention on the wipers blades.
• Close the filter access cover and
reinstall the access door.
CAUTION!
Failure to replace the filter may
considerably reduce the air
conditioning and heating system
efficiency.
Wiper Maintenance and Blades
Replacement
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Windshield Wiper Arms Lifting
When the wiper arms are in rest
position it is not possible to check
or replace the blades as they remain
under the hood. To service the blades
it is necessary to move the wiper arms
in "Service" position (see chapter
"Windshield Wipers and Washers" in
section "Understanding the Vehicle").
In this way it is possible to turn and lift
the arms for the desired intervention.
Windshield Wiper Maintenance
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies
depending on the geographical area’s
weather conditions where the car
is used and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present
with chattering, marks, water lines or
wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or
replace if necessary.
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper
blades and the windshield periodically
with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild
nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove
accumulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry
glass for long periods may cause
deterioration of the wiper blades.
Always use washer fluid when using
the wipers to remove salt or dirt from
a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades
to remove frost or ice from the
windshield. Keep the blade rubber out
of contact with petroleum products
such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Spray nozzles
If the jet does not work, first check
that there is fluid in the pan (see
paragraph "Level checks" in this
section) then check that the nozzles
are not clogged.
Blades Replacement
• Move the wiper arms into "Service"
position (see chapter "Windshield
Wipers and Washers" in section
"Understanding the Vehicle") and lift
them.
• Press the indicated button, slip off
the blade support from the arm and
replace it.
Maintenance and Care
• Return the blade to its original
position on the windscreen.
• Turn the multifunction lever to one
of the automatic settings (see chapter
"Windshield Wipers and Washers" in
section "Understanding the Vehicle")
and move the ignition switch to the
RUN position: the wiper arms will
return to the resting position.
NOTE:
Due to the difficulty of this operation,
we recommend that you contact the
Service Network for replacement of
the blades.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points,
including such items as seat tracks,
door hinge pivot points and rollers,
boot lid and hood, sliding parts of
power sunroof (if foreseen) and
hood hinges, should be lubricated
periodically with a lithium-based
grease. This action is essential to
preserve the original operation of
these components and to protect them
against rust and wear.
Prior to the application of any
lubricant, the parts concerned should
be wiped clean to remove dust
and grit; after lubricating excess
oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be
given to hood latching components
to ensure proper function. When
performing maintenance in the engine
compartment, the hood latch, release
mechanism and safety catch should be
cleaned and lubricated. The coupling
pin of the lock on the rear driver pillar
should be lubricated at least twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring.
Apply a small amount of high quality
lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Maintenance-Free Battery
This vehicle is equipped with a sealed
type maintenance-free battery. You
will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
WARNING!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid
solution and can burn or damage the
eyes. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Do not lean with the face over a
battery. If acid splashes in eyes or on
skin, flush the area immediately with
large amounts of water.
• Battery gas is flammable and
explosive. Keep flame or sparks
away from the battery. Do not use a
booster battery or any other booster
source with an output greater than
12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps
to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling the battery.
• The battery in this vehicle has
a vent hose that should not be
disconnected and should only be
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Maintenance and Care
• If the battery needs to be removed
replaced with a component of the
same type (vented).
from its compartment, you must first
detach the terminal clamp to the
negative post (–) and then the other
terminal clamp to the positive post
(+), after removing the protective
cover. Battery posts are marked
positive (+) and negative (–) and are
identified on the battery case.
NOTE:
Remote battery terminals for start are
located in the engine compartment
for jump starting to be used with an
auxiliary battery or a battery from
another vehicle (see "Auxiliary JumpStart Procedure" chapter in section "In
Emergencies").
To Disconnect the Battery
The battery is fitted on the inner right
side of the boot compartment.
To access the battery it is necessary to
lift the ground coverage of the boot
compartment and remove the access
cover turning the release latch shown.
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CAUTION!
• Before disconnecting the battery,
open the boot lid and lower the
windows a few centimeters, to avoid
damaging the seal when opening
and closing the door. When the
battery is connected, this operation
is performed automatically when
the door is opened and closed. The
boot lid must remain open and the
windows lowered until the charged
battery is reconnected.
• Never disconnect the battery from
the electrical system when the engine
is running.
• To temporarily disconnect the vehicle
electrical system from the battery,
simply remove the cable end with
quick coupling from to the negative
post (–) of the battery.
Maintenance and Care
To Reconnect the Battery
NOTE:
When the battery cables have been
disconnected and the boot lid has
been locked, it is necessary to pull the
emergency release lever in order to
re-open it. To access the boot and
operate the emergency release fold
the rear seatback (see "Cargo Area"
chapter in section "Understanding the
Vehicle").
CAUTION!
• It is essential when replacing the
cables on the battery that the
positive cable is precisely attached to
the positive post (+) and the negative
cable is attached to the negative post
(–).
• Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
After the battery has been
disconnected and re-connected
and before starting the engine it is
necessary to proceed as follows:
• Unlock and lock the doors using the
Key fob RKE Transmitter.
• Close manually the boot lid, unlock
it with the key fob RKE transmitter
and then lock it manually on more
time. If the vehicle is equipped with
Power Boot Lid/Hand Free, manually
perform the complete closure. Then
move the lid automatically, using the
buttons on the lid itself, performing
a complete cycle of opening and
closing. If the limit of maximum
power boot lid opening has been set,
it is necessary to reset it (see “Open
and Close the Boot Lid” in section
“Before Starting”).
• Initialise the climate control system
by activating the system and pressing
the "AUTO" control as described in
chapter "Air Conditioning Controls"
in section "Dashboard Instruments
and Controls".
• Turn on the MTC+ and set the date
and time (see "MTC+ Settings" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls").
• Lift, release and lift again the lever
located behind the shift lever to
inizialize the electric parking brake.
• In this way
the warning light on
the instrument cluster will turn off.
• For correct activation of the approach
lights on the external mirrors, press
at least once the tilt button on the
driver's door panel so that the door
mode recognizes the mirrors position.
• Start the engine and perform the
end-stop learning of EPS, steering
fully to the left and then to the right.
The EPS failure warning light and
message should disappear on the TFT
display.
CAUTION!
• Every time the battery is
reconnected, wait at least 30 seconds
with the ignition switch turned to
RUN before starting the engine, in
order to allow the electronic system
that manages the motor-driven
throttles to run a self-learning cycle.
At the same time, you can run the
date and time set up procedure for
the MTC+.
• Every time the battery is reconnected
the warning lights and flash for
about 10 seconds
and
then
go off.
Useful Advice to Extend
Battery Life
When parking the vehicle, make sure
that the doors, front, rear lids and
flaps are properly closed. All interior
lights should be off.
When the engine is turned off, do not
keep the connected devices switched
on for a long time (such as radio,
hazard warning lights, fan, etc.).
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Battery Recharge
CAUTION!
If the battery charge remains below
50% for a long period of time, it will
be damaged due to sulfation; its
performance and starting power will
be reduced and it will be more subject
to freezing (this can happen even at
-10°C/14°F).
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We recommend you to have the
battery charge condition checked,
preferably at the beginning of the cold
season, to prevent the electrolyte from
freezing.
This check should be carried out more
frequently if the vehicle is used mainly
for short trips or if it is equipped
with power absorbing devices that
remain permanently on even when
the ignition switch is off. This applies
above all if these devices have been
retrofitted ("Aftermarket" services). If
the vehicle is not used for long periods
of time, please see "Vehicle Stored for
Long Periods" in this section
WARNING!
The process of charging or recharging
the battery produces hydrogen, a
flammable gas that can explode and
cause serious injuries. When charging
or recharging the battery, follow the
recommended precautions at all times.
• Before using a charger device always
check that this tool is suitable for
the installed battery, with constant
voltage (lower than 14.8 V) and low
amperage (maximum limit 15 A).
• Recharge the battery in a wellventilated environment.
• Never charge or recharge a frozen
battery: it can explode due to
hydrogen trapped inside the ice
crystals.
• Ensure that any sparks or open
flames are kept well away from the
battery while it is charging.
• Before using a charger to charge or
maintain the battery charge status,
carefully follow the instructions
provided to ensure the charger is
connected to the battery safely and
correctly.
Is possible to recharge the battery
without disconnecting the cables of
the vehicle electrical system.
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• To access the battery lift the ground
coverage of the boot compartment
(see chapter “Tool Kit” section “In an
Emergency”) and remove the storage
box.
• Remove the protection cover and
connect the terminal clamp of the
charger positive cable (typically in
red) to the positive post (+) of the
battery.
• Connect the terminal clamp of the
charger negative cable (typically
in black) to the nut located by the
negative post (–) on the battery,
indicated in the picture.
The vehicle is equipped with a IBS
(Intelligent Battery Sensor) sensor able
to measure charging and discharging
currents and to calculate the state
of charge and state of health of the
battery. This sensor is located in at the
negative post (–) of the battery.
Maintenance and Care
For a successful charge/recharge
operation, the charging current must
flow through the IBS sensor as shown
in the picture.
• Turn the charger on and follow the
instructions on its user manual to
completely recharge the battery.
• When the battery is recharged,
turn off the battery charger before
disconnecting it from the battery.
• Disconnect first the terminal clamp
of the charger black cable from the
battery and then the terminal clamp
of the red cable.
• Reassemble the protection cover
on the battery positive post and
the other parts removed for this
operation.
Fuse Replacement
Used Fuses Characteristics
inside the cover of the rear power
distribution center.
When an electrical device is
not functioning, check that the
corresponding fuse is in proper
working order (intact).
A Fuse intact
B Fuse blown
The colour identifies the value of the
fuses in amperes which is also reported
on them.
The table shows the match between
colour and amperage of mini and maxi
fuses.
On the vehicle are mainly used with
mini-and maxi-fuses with blade
engagement.
Besides these there are other types of
the fuse provided with holes for fixing
to the cable connection terminals. For
the replacement of these fuses contact
the Service Network.
Replace the faulty fuse with a new
one featuring the same rating, by
using appropriate forceps added in
the integrated power module and
Type
Mini Fuse
Maxi Fuse
Beige - 5
Yellow - 20
Brown - 7,5
Green - 30
Red - 10
Orange - 40
Blue - 15
Red - 50
Yellow - 20
Blue - 60
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White - 25
Green - 30
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CAUTION!
• Never replace a blown fuse with
anything other than a new and
suitable fuse (same rating).
• After replacing a fuse, if the fault
recurs, contact the Service Network.
Position of Fuses
The fuses are located in three parts of
the vehicle, namely:
• inside the integrated power module,
on the right hand side of the engine
compartment;
• on the fuse and relay box located
in a covered area, behind the glove
compartment on the dashboard left
side.
Integrated Power Module
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• inside the rear power distribution
center, behind the battery, on
the right hand side of the boot
compartment;
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• To access the module it is necessary
to lift the hood (see “Open and
Close the Hood” in section "Before
Starting").
• To access the fuses remove the
module cover unhooking the lateral
locks as shown in the picture. To
recognize the reference number of
the fuses in the table below, see
the diagram inside the cover just
removed.
Maintenance and Care
The table points out the position as
featured in the cover, the type and
function of the fuses included in the
integrated power module.
Ref.
Type
8
Maxi – 40A
ABS-ESP valve
feed
9
Mini – 25A
Urea (AdBlue)
system (Diesel
only)
10
–
11
Mini – 20A
Horn relay
input
12
Mini – 10A
AC compressor
feed relay
input
–
13
–
PTC heater
1 relay input
(Diesel only)
14
Mini – 7,5A
Alarm siren
Mini – 10A
Washer heated
nozzles relay
input
CAUTION!
• After replacement, refit the
protective cover of the module.
• If you need to wash the engine
compartment, do not direct the
water for too long directly on the
module.
Ref.
Type
2
–
3
Maxi – 40A
4
Maxi – 30A
Function
Starter motor
relay input
Maxi – 40A
ABS-ESP pump
feed
6
Maxi – 30A
AWD module
(AWD version
only)
7
Maxi – 40A
PTC heater
2 relay input
(Diesel only)
5
15
16
Mini – 10A
Function
–
–
Enable cooling
fan relay input
and enable
cooling oil
pump relay
input (Gasoline
only)
Enable cooling
fan relay input
(Diesel only)
Ref.
Type
Function
18
Maxi – 40A
19
–
20
Maxi – 30A
Wiper motor
relay output
21
Maxi – 20A
LH low beam
relay input
22
Maxi – 20A
RH low beam
relay input
23
Maxi – 40A
Fuel heater
supply (Diesel
only)
24
Maxi – 50A
Glow plug
heater unit
(Diesel only)
28
Mini – 7,5A
Drive Assist
System Module
(DASM)
29
Mini – 10A
PCM module
- Starter
solenoid relay
coil
30
Mini – 5A
ORC- Air bag
module
31
Mini – 5A
ABS-ESP
module
PTC heater
3 relay input
(Diesel only)
–
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Ref.
32
33
Type
Function
Mini – 5A
SSCU, AWD
module (AWD
version only),
EPS and AQS
Mini – 10A
HDLP
Headlights AFLS
Mini – 15A
Primary load
to engine
harness LH side
(Gasoline only)
Mini – 30A
Primary load to
engine harness
(Diesel only)
Mini – 15A
Primary load to
engine harness
RH side
(Gasoline only)
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35
Type
Function
Ref.
Type
Function
37
Mini – 15A
Engine
secondary load
(Gasoline only)
50
Mini – 15A
+30 PCM
module
(Gasoline only)
Mini – 15A
Lambda sensor
(Gasoline only)
Mini – 7,5A
Urea (AdBlue)
pump (Diesel
only)
38
39
Mini – 7,5A
36
Mini – 30A
PCM module
primary load,
glow plug
control unit
(Diesel only)
Flow meters,
tank lackage,
canister,
exhaust
by-pass valve
relay coil and
air shutter
(Gasoline only)
Relay coil,
urea (AdBlue)
tank harness
and heater
control unit
- Air shutter
(Diesel only)
PCM module
primary load
(Gasoline only)
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Ref.
48
Mini – 7,5A
Lambda
Sensors - ICR
(Diesel only)
49
Mini – 10A
Pedal brake
switch - TCM
module
51
Mini – 30A
Fuel pump
relay input
(Gasoline only)
Fuel pump
supply (Diesel
only)
52
Mini – 5A
Starter
solenoid signal
for PCM
and voltage
stabilizer
53
Mini – 10A
AWD module
(AWD version
only)
Rear Power Distribution Center
• To access the center it is necessary
to lift the ground coverage of the
boot compartment and remove the
access cover (refer "MaintenanceFree Battery" in this section).
• To access the fuses release the cover
latch shown in picture.
Maintenance and Care
• Press the release latch and lift the lid
from this side.
• Push the lid toward the right side to
release the indicated latches on the
unit. To recognize the reference
number of the fuses in the table
below, see the diagram inside the
cover just removed.
Ref.
Type
6
Maxi – 20A
Sunroof
module
7
Maxi – 30A
Driver door
module
8
Maxi – 30A
Passenger door
module
9
Maxi – 40A
Start&Stop:
voltage
stabilizer,
dashboard
10
Maxi – 40A
Start&Stop:
voltage
stabilizer, body
Maxi – 40A
"High
Premium"
stereo
amplifier unit
Maxi – 20A
"Premium"
stereo
amplifier unit
(1)
Maxi – 40A
HVAC front
blower relay
coil
Maxi – 40A
Rear window
defrost relay
coil (HVAC
module)
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The table points out the position as
featured in the cover, the type and
function of the fuses on the rear area
distribution control unit.
Ref.
Type
Function
2
Maxi – 40A
BCM module
3
Maxi – 40A
BCM module
4
Maxi – 30A
BCM module
5
Maxi – 30A
BCM module
15
16
Function
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Ref.
Type
17
Maxi – 30A
Rear LH door
module
Maxi – 30A
Rear RH door
module
18
19
20
21
7
Maxi – 20A
Maxi – 40A
–
"Premium"
stereo
amplifier unit
(2)
Urea (AdBlue)
heater control
unit (Diesel
only)
22
–
23
Mini – 10A
Fuel door relay
and RF Hub
module
Mini – 10A
ITM module,
ceiling light
unit (front
and rear),
rain/lights
sensor
24
25
26
360
–
Function
–
Mini – 20A
Ref.
Type
27
–
31
Mini – 25A
32
–
–
33
–
–
34
Mini – 20A
35
–
36
Mini – 10A
–
Function
Ref.
Type
–
45
–
LH front seat
movement
46
Mini – 5A
Rear camera
47
Mini – 5A
Navtrak
48
Mini – 5A
Surround view
49
Mini – 10A
Internal
temperature
sensor, umidity
sensor, internal
mirror and
HALF
50
–
51
Mini – 25A
Soft Door
Close latch
–
Transmission
lever, TPMS
module,
Navtrak, Hands
Free access
module
Function
–
–
Rear seat and
steering wheel
heater module
Mini – 25A
Power
liftgate/boot
lid module
52
–
–
37
53
–
–
38
Mini – 25A
RH front seat
movement
54
Mini – 7,5A
–
Maxi – 20A
Boot power
outlet
55
40
56
Mini – 7,5A
57
–
–
58
–
–
41
–
–
–
42
–
–
Motor sound
system (Diesel
only)
43
Mini – 20A
44
–
Seat passenger
heater module
–
Blind Spot
module
–
Blower front
HVAC coil relay
Maintenance and Care
Ref.
Type
Function
59
Mini – 10A
SDC module,
transmission
lever, ASBM,
rear tunnel
stack switch
60
Mini – 10A
SDC module
61
Mini – 25A
Front console
power outlet
and cigar
lighter
62
Mini – 7,5A
Front HVAC
module
63
–
64
Mini – 10A
Wi-fi
65
Mini – 10A
Intelligent
battery sensor
66
Mini – 10A
Wi-fi
67
Mini – 7,5A
USB charge
outlet, sunroof
Mini – 20A
Power outlet
on central
console rear
side
Mini – 25A
Rear console
power outlet
and cigar
lighter
68
69
–
Ref.
70
Type
Function
Mini – 10A
Front HVAC
module and
Parking Aid
Module (PAM)
Fuse Box under the Dashboard
This box is located in an internal
area that can be accessed only by
removing the glove compartment on
the dashboard left side. Considering
the complexity of this operation, we
recommend having the fuses replaced
by the Service Network.
The table points out the position as
featured in the figure, the type and
function of the fuses in the box under
the dashboard.
Ref.
Type
Function
1
Mini – 7,5A
Cluster
module, USB
charger, CSS,
SGW and DSRC
(Japan version
only)
2
Mini – 15A
Cluster
module, clock
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Maintenance and Care
Ref.
Type
Function
3
Mini – 10A
DSRC and DTV
system (Japan
version only)
4
Mini – 5A
E-call
5
Mini – 7,5A
Security
Gateway
6
Mini – 25A
Radio
Mini – 10A
Column
software
module, CSS,
USB auxiliary
port
7
8
Mini – 10A
Bulb Replacement
Bi-Xenon Version
The signal failure of an external light
(turn signal, low beam and high beam,
number plate light, reverse light and
brake light) is communicated to the
instrument cluster that displays on
the TFT screen in a graphical form
and with a text message which light is
faulty (see example in the figure).
Bi-Xenon Version
1
Start & Stop
switch,
diagnostic
outlet
2
Low-beam/high-beam light: BiXenon bulb 25W.
Position and DRL light LED.
3
Direction indicator LED.
4
Side-marker light LED.
5
Side reflex-reflector.
Front Headlights
The lights are arranged as follows:
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CAUTION!
Due to the complexity of the
operation, for the replacement of
the headlight clusters light bulbs, we
recommend that you contact the
Service Network.
Maintenance and Care
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WARNING!
The Bi-Xenon bulbs are a type of high
voltage discharge tube. High voltage
can remain in the circuit even with
the headlamp switch and the ignition
switch off. Because of this, you should
not attempt to replace a Bi-Xenon
bulb yourself, but take the vehicle to
a center of the Service Network for
service.
Full-LED Version
Matrix high-beam light LED.
CAUTION!
It is not possible replace a single
LED of the headlight cluster, we
recommend that you contact the
Service Network for the replacement
of the entire cluster.
Tail-Light Clusters Light Bulbs
The lights of the rear clusters are
arranged as follows:
1. Position light guide LED.
2. Stop light LED.
3. Direction indicator LED.
4. Reverse light bulb (W16W).
5. Rear fog light bulb (W16W).
Light Clusters Bulbs
Replacement
Most of the lights of front and rear
clusters and those integrated in the
exterior mirrors are LED powered and
cannot be replaced individually. The
only exceptions are the reverse and
the rear fog light bulbs for which
you find below the replacement
procedure.
Contact the Service Network to locate
the correct parts and replace them.
Reverse Light
In order to replace the reverse light
bulb, open the boot lid and proceed as
follows:
• Remove the cover on the fastening
screws by levering from below on the
indicated point.
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Full-LED Version
1
Low-beam light LED.
2
Position and DRL light LED.
3
Direction indicator LED.
4
Side-marker LED.
5
Side reflex-reflector.
6
Bending light LED.
• Using the screwdriver with torxhand contained in the tool kit (see
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chapter “Tool Kit” in section "In an
Emergency"), undo and remove the
two indicated fastening screws.
• Remove the inspection cover from
the boot compartment by levering on
the specific point.
• Using the 8 mm Allen wrench
contained in the tool kit (see
chapter “Tool Kit” in section "In an
Emergency"), undo and remove the
light fastening nut.
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• From behind the vehicle, separate
the light cluster from the body by
gently pulling it out; do not tension
the connecting cable.
• Rotate the bulb holder anti-clockwise
and extract it from the light cluster.
• Extract the bulb from the bulb holder
and replace it with a corresponding
one.
NOTE:
The light cluster has two centering
pins, during re-assembly they must
be inserted in their respective seats
on the body. In this phase use
particular attention to prevent that
the connecting cable remain pinched
between light cluster and body, as this
could cause electric interruption.
To avoid damages to the light cluster,
do not fasten too much the two Torx
fastening screws.
Rear Fog Light
In order to replace the rear fog light
bulb, open the boot lid and proceed as
follows:
• Remove the access cover by rotating
the unlock device anti-clockwise as
shown in the picture.
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• Rotate the bulb holder anti-clockwise
and extract it from the light cluster.
• Extract the bulb from the bulb holder
and replace it.
Contact the Service Network to
replace them.
Boot Compartment Light
To replace the bulbs (W5W) inside the
boot compartment, proceed as follows
after boot lid opening.
• Remove the light fixing frame by
levering it out gently at the indicated
point with a screwdriver.
NOTE:
When refitting the access cover,
insert first the side tab in the boot
lid opening indicated in the picture,
and then rotate the unlock device
clockwise.
• replace the pressure-fitted bulb;
• refit the bulb holder inserting first
the electrical connector side and then
pressing on the other side to hook up
the clip.
• Raise the lens cover.
Number Plate Lights
To replace the number plate light bulb
(C 5W):
• use a screwdriver positioned at the
indicated point to lever out the light
fixing frame;
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Interior Lights
Lamps inside the glove box
compartments of the dashboard and
on the sun visors are LED powered and
cannot be replaced by the owner.
• Replace the pressure-fitted bulb.
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• Refit the lens cover, inserting first
the electrical connector side and then
pressing on the other side.
A/C System Maintenance
For best performances, the air
conditioning system should be checked
and serviced by the Service Network at
the beginning of the warm season.
This service should include cleaning of
the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be
checked at this time.
During the winter, the air conditioning
system should be operated at least
once a month for about 10 minutes.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air
conditioning system as the chemicals
can damage your air conditioning
components. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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WARNING!
Use
only
refrigerants and
•
compressor lubricants approved
by the manufacturer for your
air conditioning system. Some
refrigerants are flammable and
can explode, causing injuries.
Other unapproved refrigerants or
lubricants can cause the system to
fail, requiring costly repairs.
• The air conditioning system contains
refrigerant under high pressure.
To avoid risk of personal injury
or damage to the system, adding
refrigerant or any repair requiring
lines to be disconnected should be
done by an experienced technician.
Periodically remove any leaves and
insects that may build up and obstruct
the inlet of external air in the air
conditioning system through the grille
present underneath the rear part of
the hood.
To access the grille, lift the hood
as described in "Open and Close the
Hood" in section "Before Starting".
Maintenance and Care
Wheels Maintenance
Tires Maintenance
CAUTION!
To obtain the best performances and
the longest mileage from the tires,
take following precautions during the
first 500 km (310 mi):
• do not drive at the vehicle’s
maximum speed;
• drive at low speed on curves;
• avoid sudden steering;
• avoid sudden braking;
• avoid sudden acceleration;
• do not drive at high speeds for too
long.
The tires inflation pressure must
correspond to the prescribed values
(see the chapter "Tire Inflation
Pressure" in section "Features and
Specifications") and should be checked
only when the tires have cooled
down. In fact, the pressure increases
as the tire temperature progressively
increases.
Never reduce the pressure if tires are
hot (see "Tires – General Information"
chapter in section "Driving").
Insufficient tire inflating pressure can
cause tire overheating and possible
internal damage, which may even lead
to the tire destruction.
WARNING!
• Check the inflating pressure of the
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire
pressure, always reinstall the valve
stem cap. This will prevent moisture
and dirt from entering the valve stem,
which could damage it.
Impacts with curbs, holes, and
obstacles in the road, and prolonged
trips on rough roads can cause tire
damage which may not be visible to
the naked eye.
Check your tires regularly for any signs
of damage (e.g. scratches, cuts, cracks,
bulges, etc.). If sharp objects penetrate
the tires, they can cause structural
damage which is only visible when the
tire is removed.
In any case, any possible damage must
be inspected by an experienced tire
fitter, as it may seriously reduce the
tire life.
Remember that tires deteriorate with
time, even if used little or not at all.
Cracks in the tire tread and sides,
alongside possible bulging, are a sign
of deterioration.
•
•
•
•
•
tires when cold, at least every two
weeks and before long trips.
Have the old tires inspected by an
experienced technician, to make
sure they can still be used safely.
If the same tire has been on your
vehicle for 4 or 5 years, have it
inspected anyway by an experienced
technician.
Never fit tires of uncertain origin.
"Directional" tires have an arrow
on their side showing the rolling
direction. To keep the best
performance when replacing a tire,
make sure that the rolling direction
corresponds to the one shown by the
arrow.
During the tire life, the rolling
direction used for the first fitting
shall always be observed, also in
case of "nondirectional" tires.
Check the depth of the tire tread
at regular intervals. The minimum
allowed value is 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
at that point the wear indicators
on the tire will be visible (see “Tires
- General Information” in section
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“Driving”). The thinner is the tread,
the greater is the risk of skidding.
• Drive carefully on wet roads to
decrease the risk of aquaplaning.
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Winter Tires
These tires are specially designed for
driving on snow and ice and are fitted
to replace the ones supplied with the
vehicle.
The features of these tires are
significantly reduced in winter when
tread depth is less than 4 mm (0.157
in). In this case, they should be
replaced.
The specific features of the winter
tires lead to lower performance under
normal environmental conditions or on
long highway trips, compared to the
standard tires.
Therefore, their use should be limited
to the situations and performance for
which they have been type-approved.
The Service Network can provide all
necessary information about fitting
winter tires on the vehicle.
NOTE:
• We recommend fitting winter tires
on the vehicle at temperatures 7 °C
(45 °F) since the driving performance
of summer tires is reduced at low
temperatures. Summer tires may be
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permanently damaged at extremely
low temperatures.
• Comply with all state and local laws
governing snow tire and tread depth
requirements.
Bodywork Maintenance
and Care
Wheel Rims Maintenance
The main causes of corrosion are:
• atmospheric pollution;
• salinity and humidity in the
atmosphere (marine areas or a damp
climate);
• seasonal environmental conditions;
• salt scattered on the roadbed to melt
ice and snow.
The abrasive action of wind-carried
atmospheric dust and sand, mud and
stones should not be underestimated.
On this vehicle, Maserati has adopted
the best technological solutions to
protect the bodywork from corrosion.
The main measures are:
• paint products and systems that give
the vehicle particular resistance to
corrosion and abrasion;
• use of galvanized (or pre-treated)
metal sheets which are highly
resistant to corrosion in the most
exposed parts;
• spraying of the underbody, engine
compartment, insides of wheel
housings, and other structures with
wax products having high protective
power;
All wheel rims should be cleaned
regularly with a mild soap and water.
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive
brake dust, use a nonabrasive, nonacidic cleaner.
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a
bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner that may involve and
damage the brake calipers.
Avoid automatic car washes that use
acidic solutions or harsh brushes that
may damage the wheel rim protective
finish.
Protection from Atmospheric
Agents
Maintenance and Care
• spraying of plastic materials, with
a protective function, in the most
exposed points: underneath the
doors, inside part of the mud guards,
edges, etc.;
• use of ventilated box sections, coated
with protective wax products, to
avoid condensation and trapped
water which could encourage the
formation of internal rust.
Useful Advice to Keep the
Bodywork in Good Condition
Paint
The paintwork does not only have an
aesthetic function but also protects
the underlying metal sheets. In the
event of abrasions or deep scratches,
we recommend to have the necessary
touch-ups made immediately, to avoid
any rust formation. Touch-ups do not
feature particular difficulties, even on
metallic and matte finishes.
For all paint touch-ups, use only
original products indicated on the
plate applied on the lower left side of
the hood.
It is recommended to use water-based
products and neutral surfactants.
Normal paint maintenance consists
in washing, the frequency of which
depends on the conditions of use and
of the environment. For example, if
driving the vehicle in areas where
there is high atmospheric pollution or
the roads are spread with anti-freeze
salt, it is advisable to wash the vehicle
more frequently.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
Detergents pollute water. Therefore
the vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for the collection and
purification of the fluids used for
washing.
NOTE:
The use of alcohol-based products
for cleaning the metal plates in the
engine compartment and/or the boot
may deteriorate the painted surface.
Car Wash
For correct washing:
• wet the bodywork with a low
pressure water jet;
• pass a sponge with a light detergent
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
• rinse well with water and dry with an
air jet or chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with
the parts that are less visible, such as
the door and lid bays, headlight edges,
in which water can be trapped more
easily.
You are recommended not to take the
vehicle immediately into an enclosed
environment, but leave it in the
open air so as to allow the water to
evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or when the
hood is hot: the paint gloss could be
affected.
External plastic parts must be cleaned
with the same procedure followed for
the normal washing of the bodywork.
Avoid, as far as possible, parking
the vehicle under trees; the resinous
substances that very often drop
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from the trees give the paint a dull
appearance and increase the possibility
of originating corrosive processes.
It is important that the drain holes in
the lower sides of the doors, rocker
panels, and trunk bottom be kept clear
and open.
CAUTION!
• Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly, since
their acidity is particularly corrosive.
• To provide better protection for the
paint, polish the vehicle at intervals
with a suitable product leaving a
protective film on the paint.
• If the vehicle is washed using highpressure water jets or cleaners, it
is important that the nozzle of the
jet be kept at a distance of at least
40 cm (16 in) from the bodywork to
avoid damaging it.
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Washing Vehicles with Matte Finish
Paint
• It is recommended to hand wash
vehicles with matte-finish paint.
• Before washing, first remove from
the bodywork dust and other
particles that could damage the
paint. Preferably use an air pressure
jet.
• When grease spots and fingerprints
are present, it is recommended using
a special cleaner for matte finish
paint. Apply the product using a
microfiber cloth. To avoid damaging
the paint surface, do not use too
much pressure.
• Wet the bodywork with plenty of
water and clean it using a soft
sponge and a neutral wax-free
shampoo, starting from the top and
working down. Dry the bodywork
using an air pressure jet.
• Rinse all the parts of the vehicle
thoroughly with plenty of water.
Keep the sponge or the washing mitt
in use always wet and clean.
• At last, using a different sponge or
washing mitt, clean the wheels, the
door sill plates and the other parts
that are less visible.
CAUTION!
• It is recommended not to wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight. The little
drops of water, acting as small focal
lenses, could damage the paint.
• Always and only wash the vehicle by
hand. Avoid using abrasive sponges
or mitts that could damage the matte
finish paint.
• Never polish and never use polishing
agents on the vehicle with matte
finish paint or on parts of it.
• Hard water (over 30 °f) could leave
limestone residues.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on
a regular basis with any commercial
household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner.
Use caution when cleaning the inside
rear window equipped with electric
defrosters. Do not use scrapers or
other sharp instrument that may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror,
spray cleaner on the towel or rag that
you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Labels can be peeled off after soaking
with warm water.
Keep all objects a safe distance from
the window.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights
that are lighter and less susceptible to
stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as
glass and therefore different lens
cleaning procedures must be followed.
Maintenance and Care
To minimize the possibility of
scratching the lenses and reducing
light output, avoid wiping with a dry
cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with
a mild soap solution followed by
rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning
components, solvents, steel wool or
other aggressive material to clean the
lenses.
Condensation and Fogging on the
Light Clusters
With cold or humid climate, after a
driving rain or after cleaning the car,
the surface of the front and rear
light clusters could fog and/or form
condensate drops on the inside. This
is a natural phenomenon due to the
temperature and humidity difference
between the lens internal and external
surface, which nevertheless does
not indicate a fault and does not
compromise the regular operation of
the lights. The fogging/condensate
disappear when switching on the
lights, starting from the centre of the
diffuser and going gradually to the
edges.
Mouldings and Aluminium Trim
• For cleaning mouldings and
aluminium trim, avoid the use of
acidic or alkanline cleaning agents
that can destroy the protecting
surface treatment.
• After washing aluminium trim with
warm water, apply the cleaning
agent with a clean tissue or a soft
sponge on the surface. Do not use
any other equipment such as brushes,
steel wool, abrasives or any other
equipment for cleaning.
• After cleaning, please rinse the
aluminium trim with a lot of clear
water.
• While cleaning in the car wash please
make sure that the mouldings and
aluminium trim only gets contact
with soft brushes or textiles.
Engine Compartment
At the end of each winter
season, carefully wash the engine
compartment, remembering to avoid
directing the jet of water for too long
on the electric parts.
To perform this operation, you must
contact the Service Network.
"Car Wash" Mode (if equipped)
To move the vehicle in tunnel washers,
or generally move with engine off, you
can use the following mode.
• Vehicle must be on level ground,
stationary or moving up to 1 km/h
(0.6 mph).
• If enabled, disable the automatic
engagement function of electric
parking brake (see "Parking Brake"
in section "Driving").
• Shift the gearshift lever to N
(Neutral).
• The brake pedal can be pressed or
not pressed.
• Turn the engine off by pressing the
START/STOP button for 5 seconds.
Through these steps, the driver's door
must be closed. This condition will
persists for about 25 minutes, the shift
lever will switch to P (Park) once time
has expired.
In case of low-battery voltage the shift
lever can be placed in P (Park) before
this time has expired.
NOTE:
It is also appropriate to disable the
"Passive Entry" function from the
MTC+ System so that the "Pre-Short
Drop" function will not be activated.
This can prevent water from entering
in the passenger compartment during
car washing.
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WARNING!
• Performed this procedure the
vehicle will stay in N (Neutral),
rather without any brake. To avoid
accidental movement, always check
that the movement of the vehicle
take place only on a flat surface.
• DO NOT USE this mode to haul the
vehicle because after a period of
time the shift lever will be placed
automatically in P (Park) position.
If this occurs when the vehicle is
moving the transmission can be
damaged. To haul the vehicle use the
emergency manual park release (see
"Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position" in section "In an
Emergency").
Pre-Short Drop Function
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When in a car washing, if the driver
keeps the RKE Transmitter in his/her
pocket, or in any place outside the
vehicle within 1 m (3.3 ft) distance, the
front windows will perform a pre-short
drop. This is a shorter drop compared
to the normal short drop performed
by the "Passive Entry" function when
you grab the door handle to enter the
vehicle.
In order to prevent water from
entering the vehicle between the
upper edge of the glass window and
the door outline on the bodywork,
while the car is being washed, it is
advisable to disable the "Passive
Entry" from the MTC+ System,
for further information refer to
chapter "MTC+ Settings" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and controls".
When deactivating the "Passive Entry",
also the "Pre-Short Drop" function will
be disabled.
Interior Maintenance and
Care
Interior trim should be cleaned
starting with a damp cloth. Do not use
harsh cleaners.
The leather upholstery can be best
preserved by regular cleaning with a
damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage
the leather upholstery and should be
removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils stains can be
removed easily with a soft cloth and
appropriate products. Avoid soaking
the leather upholstery with any liquid.
Please do not use polishes, oils,
cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or
ammonia-based cleaners to clean your
leather upholstery.
Application of a leather conditioner is
not required to maintain the original
condition.
Check at regular intervals that there
is no water trapped under the mats
(due to drips off shoes, umbrellas etc.)
which may cause the metal parts to
oxidize.
Maintenance and Care
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, petrol or solvents
to clean the instrument cluster's
transparent dome, the MTC+ display,
the analogue clock and the leather
upholstery. We recommended the use
of "Car Care" products approved by
Maserati for the maintenance and care
of the interior.
Leather Upholstery Treatment
Have the leather upholstery only
treated, as provided in the Scheduled
Service Plan, by the Service Network
which has the required specific
products.
Parts in Premium Quality Wood
Remove any dirt with a buckskin
leather or damp cloth.
NOTE:
The Service Network can provide
you with any information about
the Maserati approved "Car Care"
products, available in the "Genuine
Accessories" range.
MTC+ Touch Screen
• Do NOT attach any object to the
touch screen, doing so can result in
damage to the touch screen.
• Do not touch the screen with any
hard or sharp objects (pen, USB stick,
jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the
touch screen surface.
• Do not spray any liquid or caustic
chemicals directly on the screen!
Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens
cleaning cloth in order to clean
the touch screen. If necessary, use
a lint-free cloth dampened with a
cleaning solution, such as isopropyl
alcohol, or an isopropyl alcohol and
water solution ratio of 50:50. Be sure
to follow the solvent manufacturer’s
precautions and directions.
Vehicle Stored for Long
Periods
If the vehicle is going to be stored
for over a month, follow the below
precautions:
• Wash and dry the vehicle thoroughly.
• Store the vehicle in a covered, dry
and, if possible, ventilated area.
• Select P (Park) and turn off the
engine.
• Disconnect the battery (refer
"Maintenance-Free Battery" in this
section) or connect a battery charger
(refer to paragraph "Maintaining
Battery Charge" of chapter "Battery
Statement" in this section).
• Check the battery charge status.
During parking, this check must
be carried out every three weeks.
Recharge the battery if the open
circuit voltage is lower than 12.2 V.
• Check that the parking brake is NOT
engaged.
• Do not empty the engine cooling
system
• Clean and protect the painted parts
applying protective wax.
• Clean and protect polished metal
parts with special products available
on the market.
• Talc the windshield wiper blades and
raise them from the windshield.
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• Cover the vehicle with a long cloth in
breathable fabric (available from the
Service Network). Do not use thick
plastic sheets, which do not allow the
humidity on the vehicle surface to
evaporate.
• Inflate the tires up to a pressure
which must be 1 bar (14.5 psi) higher
than the normally prescribed one,
and check it at regular intervals.
NOTE:
The Service Network can provide
you with any information about the
available “Indoor and Outdoor Car
Covers”, available in the “Genuine
Accessories” range.
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WARNING!
The tire pressure must be brought
back to the prescribed value before
reusing the vehicle (see "Tire Inflation
Pressure" in section "Features and
Specifications").
Restarting the Vehicle
Before restarting the vehicle after
a long period of inactivity, we
recommend that you carry out the
following operations.
• Check the tires for pressure and for
any damages, cuts or cracks. If this is
the case, have them replaced.
• Do not dry-rub the external surface
of the vehicle.
• Visually inspect if there are any fluid
leaks (oil, brake and clutch fluid,
engine coolant etc.).
• Have the engine oil and filter
replaced.
• Have the presence of water in fuel
filter checked (Diesel only).
• Check the fluid levels in the brake
system, as well as the engine coolant
level.
• Check the air filter and have them
replaced if necessary.
• Reconnect the battery after
checking the charge status (refer to
"Maintenance-Free Battery" in this
section) and perform the initializing
procedure if applicable.
• With the gearshift in N (Neutral), let
the engine idle for several minutes.
WARNING!
The engine idle must be performed
outdoors. Exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide which is strongly
toxic and potentially lethal.
Maintenance and Care
Battery Statement
Battery Statement Status of
Charge
To avoid problems with ignition and/or
the electrical system in general when
you are driving, the battery charge
status is constantly maintained and
guaranteed by the vehicle's recharge
circuit; the main component of which
is the alternator. This circuit is only
able to supply voltage to the battery
when the vehicle is travelling.
The warning light
on the
instrument cluster, will indicate any
malfunctions in the recharge circuit or
an insufficient battery charge status
(shown in figure).
The vehicle is fitted with advanced
electronic systems, such as, for
example, the alarm system and various
electronic control modules, which
consume power even when the
ignition switch is in the OFF position
and the vehicle is not being used.
Therefore, it is fundamental that the
battery is properly charged to ensure
that the engine starts properly and
that all the electrical/electronic systems
in the vehicle work efficiently.
Maintaining Battery Charge
If you perform short daily trips
(approximately 16 km/10 miles),
which correspond to an annual total
of 6000 km/4000 miles, or when the
vehicle is not going to be used for one
week or more, Maserati recommends
connecting the vehicle to a battery
charger, to save you the trouble of
having to recharge the battery. The
battery charger will keep the battery
charged properly and at the correct
voltage levels required by the systems
and devices in the vehicle.
Before using the battery charger,
carefully follow the instructions
provided.
If you do not use a battery charger
to prevent the battery from going
flat when you are not going to use
the vehicle for long periods of time,
you need to check and recharge the
battery at least once every three
weeks. Make this check if you perform
short daily trips (approximately 16
km/10 mi) which correspond to an
annual total of 6000 km/4000 miles.
Please note that allowing the battery
to go flat repeatedly can cause
premature wear on the internal cells
and greatly reduce their life, leading
to problems with the ignition system
and other electrical/electronic systems.
The Service Network is available to
advise you on how to recharge your
battery correctly and give you useful
information on battery care and
maintenance.
NOTE:
The Maserati Service Network can
provide you with any information
about the Maserati approved "Battery
Charger and Conditioner", available in
the "Genuine Accessories" range.
WARNING!
The process of charging or recharging
the battery produces hydrogen, a
dangerous gas that can explode and
cause serious injuries. When charging
or recharging the battery, follow the
recommended precautions at all times:
• always charge or recharge the
battery in a well-ventilated
environment;
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• never charge or recharge a battery
that has frozen: it can explode due
to hydrogen trapped inside the ice
crystals;
• ensure that any sparks or open
flames are nowhere near the battery
while it is charging;
• before using a charger to charge or
maintain the battery charge status,
carefully follow the instructions
provided to ensure the charger is
connected to the battery safely and
correctly.
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8 - Features and Specifications
Refillings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Fuel Consumption and Exhaust Emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Tire Inflation Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
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Refillings
NOTE:
Maserati reserves the right to change or revise specifications without prior notification.
CAUTION!
To guarantee vehicle’s integrity and maintain performance level Maserati recommends to use Maserati genuine products.
Refillings and Recommended Products (Gasoline only)
Parts to be refilled
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Quantity
Product specifications
Fuel tank
80 litres/17.5 UK gal
(including 16 litres/3.5 UK
gal of reserve)
Premium unleaded fuel with no less than 95 RON/85 MON (91
CLC or AKI).
Engine: oil capacity
including filter cartridge
7,3 litres/1.61 UK gal
(max)
(Difference among
MIN and MAX level 1
litre/0.22 UK gal)
Synthetic multigrade lubricants SAE 10W-60 that meet API SN/CF
and ACEA A3, B3, B4 specifications. Recommended oil: SHELL
Helix Ultra Maserati 10W-60 (1).
Engine (AWD version):
oil capacity including
filter cartridge
8,3 litres/1.82 UK gal
(max)
(MIN – MAX difference: 1
litre/0.22 UK gal)
Windshield washer fluid
tank
3,5 litres/0.77 UK gal
Mix of water and detergent fluid, in the proportions indicated
on the product package. If the temperature is below –20°C (–4°F),
use pure detergent fluid.
Detergent fluid: Mix of CUNA NC 956-II surfactants and alcohols.
Recommended fluid: WUERTH Windshield Washer Fluid with
antifreeze or AREXONS DP1.
Features and Specifications
Parts to be refilled
Quantity
Engine cooling circuit
9,2 litres/2.03 UK gal
Automatic transmission
cooling circuit
2,5 litres/0.55 UK gal
(2) Automatic
transmission
7,6 litres/1.67 UK gal
(2) Differential
1,3 litres/0.28 UK gal
(2) Front differential
(AWD version)
0,45 litres/0.10 UK gal
(2) Transfer case (AWD
version)
0,62 litres/0.14 UK gal
Braking system
0,88 litres/0.19 UK gal +/4%
Air conditioning system
620 g +/-20 g
1.367 lb +/-0.044 lb
(r1234yf);
680 g +/-20 g
1.5 lb +/-0.044 lb (r134a)
Product specifications
Mixture of water and coolant, proportionally 50/50%.
Coolant: protective, antifreeze action and ethylene glycol-based
with organic inhibitors compatible with regulations:
• ASTM D 3306, ASTM D 2570
• ASTM D 4340, ASTM D 2809
• SAE J 1034
• CUNA NC 956/16.
Recommended fluid: PETRONAS Paraflu UP or SHELL Long Life
OAT.
First equipment oil: SHELL ATF L- 12108 or ZF Lifeguard 8.
Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85 – FE Hypoid Gear Lubricant.
First equipment oil: SHELL TF 0951B.
First equipment oil: SHELL TF 0870.
Synthetic fluid: FMVSS 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 Class 4, ENSAYOS
INTA-UNE 26-109-88, SAE J1703, SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956-01.
Recommended fluid: PETRONAS Tutela TOP 4/S.
CAUTION!
For each oil refilling and/or replacement, please contact the
Service Network.
Coolant: r1234yf (for the European market).
r134a (for the other markets).
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Features and Specifications
Parts to be refilled
Quantity
Product specifications
(1) In countries where it is not available, recommended oil "SHELL Helix Ultra 10W-60".
(2) No change and/or topping up expected in scheduled maintenance.
Refillings and Recommended Products (Diesel only)
Parts to be refilled
Fuel tank
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Quantity
Product specifications
70 litres/15.4 UK gal
Premium diesel fuel that meets the requirements of EN590.
(including 16 litres/3.5 UK Biodiesel blends that meet EN590 may also be used.
gal of reserve)
Tank of reducing agent
AdBlue®
19,6 litres/4.30 UK gal
Solution of pure urea (32.5%) in de-mineralised water (67.5%)
meeting DIN 70070 and ISO 22241 specifications, obtained by
synthesis.
Recommended fluid: AdBlue®.
Engine: oil capacity
including filter cartridge
8,2 litres/1.80 UK gal
(max)
(MIN – MAX difference: 1
litre/0.22 UK gal)
Synthetic multigrade lubricants SAE 5W-40 that meet API SL/CF
and ACEA A3, B3, B4 specifications.
Recommended oil: SHELL Helix Ultra Maserati 5W-40 (1).
Windshield washer fluid
tank
3,5 litres/0.77 UK gal
Synthetic multigrade lubricants SAE 5W-40 that meet API SL/CF
and ACEA A3, B3, B4 specifications.
Recommended oil: SHELL Helix Ultra Maserati 5W-40 (1).
Engine cooling circuit
13 litres/2.86 UK gal
(for dual-zone air
conditioning system)
13,8 litres/3.03 UK gal
(for four-zone air
conditioning system)
Mixture of water and coolant, proportionally 50/50%.
Coolant: protective, antifreeze action and ethylene glycol-based
with organic inhibitors compatible with regulations:
• ASTM D 3306, ASTM D 2570
• ASTM D 4340, ASTM D 2809
• SAE J 1034
• CUNA NC 956/16.
Recommended fluid: PETRONAS Paraflu UP or SHELL Long Life
OAT.
Features and Specifications
Parts to be refilled
Quantity
Product specifications
(2) Automatic
transmission
7,7 litres/1.69 UK gal
First equipment oil: SHELL ATF L- 12108 or ZF Lifeguard 8.
(2) Differential
1,3 litres/0.28 UK gal
Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85 – FE Hypoid Gear Lubricant.
Braking system
0,88 litres/0.19 UK gal
+/-4%
Synthetic fluid: FMVSS 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 Class 4, ENSAYOS
INTA-UNE 26-109-88, SAE J1703, SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956-01.
Recommended fluid: PETRONAS Tutela TOP 4/S.
CAUTION!
For each oil refilling and/or replacement, please contact the
Service Network.
Air conditioning system
620 g +/-20 g
1.367 lb +/-0.044 lb
(r1234yf);
680 g +/-20 g
1.5 lb +/-0.044 lb (r134a)
Coolant: r1234yf (for the European market);
r134a (for the other markets).
(1) In countries where it is not available, recommended oil “SHELL Helix Ultra 5W-40”.
(2) No change and/or topping up expected in scheduled maintenance.
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Features and Specifications
Fuel Consumption and Exhaust Emission
The fuel consumption and CO2 exhaust emission values specified by the manufacturer were established based on
homologation tests prescribed by the applicable Directives of the destination market (EU: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden - EFTA:
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).
The type of route, traffic and weather conditions, driving style, general condition of the vehicle, equipment/accessories in
the vehicle, use of the air conditioning system, vehicle load, presence of roof-racks, other items or situations which may
negatively affect the vehicle aerodynamics or wind resistance lead to consumption values differing from the indicated
ones. After covering the first 3000 km (1900 mi) it will be possible to obtain a more consistent fuel consumption.
NOTE:
To read the fuel consumption and CO2 exhaust emission values specific for this car, please refer to the data given in the
Certificate Of Conformity and to the related documentation provided at the time of delivery of the vehicle.
Fuel Consumption (for other Countries)
NOTE:
The technical data, values and specifications in this Owner’s Manual are provided as guidance only. The vehicle specific
data can deviate from the information provided, for example, as a result of optional or special equipment ordered with
the vehicle, vehicle loads, and country specific measurement methods.
The test procedures adopted for fuel consumption measuring are the following.
• Urban cycle: this test begins with a cold start, followed by a simulation of an urban route.
• Extra-urban cycle: this test involves frequent accelerations in all gears, simulating use of the vehicle on routes outside
urban areas; the speed varies between 0 and 120 km/h (75 mph).
• Combined cycle: this is calculated by considering a route consisting of about 37% urban cycle and 63% extra-urban cycle.
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CAUTION!
The type of route, traffic and weather conditions, driving style, general condition of the vehicle, equipment/accessories in
the vehicle, use of the air conditioning system, vehicle load and other items or situations which may negatively affect the
vehicle aerodynamics or wind resistance lead to consumption ratios differing from the indicated ones.
Fuel Consumption Data - Gasoline Models
The fuel consumption values shown (litres per 100 km) were established based on homologation tests prescribed by
following European Directives & ECE - ONU Regulation: Directives EC 715/2007, EC 692/2008 and ECE - ONU R101.
Ghibli S
Ghibli S Q4
(AWD version)
Ghibli
Urban cycle
13.8 l/100 km
14.1 l/100 km
12.6 l/100 km
Extra urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km
7.1 l/100 km
6.8 l/100 km
Combined cycle
9.6 l/100 km
9.7 l/100 km
8.9 l/100 km
Fuel Consumption Data - Diesel Model
The fuel consumption values shown (litres per 100 km) were established based on homologation tests prescribed by
following European Directives & ECE - ONU Regulation: Directives EC 715/2007, EC 692/2008 and ECE - ONU R101.
Ghibli Diesel
Urban cycle
7.7 l/100 km
Extra urban cycle
4.9 l/100 km
Combined cycle
5.9 l/100 km
Exhaust Emissions (for other Countries)
NOTE:
The technical data, values and specifications in this Owner’s Manual are provided as guidance only. The vehicle specific
data can deviate from the information provided, for example, as a result of optional or special equipment ordered with
the vehicle, vehicle loads, and country specific measurement methods.
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Features and Specifications
Exhaust Emission Data - Gasoline Models
The CO2 exhaust emission ratings shown (grams per km) were established based on homologation tests prescribed by
following European Directives & ECE - ONU Regulation: Directives EC 715/2007, EC 692/2008 and ECE - ONU R101.
Ghibli S
Ghibli S Q4
(AWD version)
Ghibli
Urban cycle
321 g/km
328 g/km
292 g/km
Extra urban cycle
165 g/km
165 g/km
158 g/km
Combined cycle
223 g/km
226 g/km
207 g/km
Exhaust Emission Data - Diesel Model
The CO2 exhaust emission ratings shown (grams per km) were established based on homologation tests prescribed by
following European Directives & ECE - ONU Regulation: Directives EC 715/2007, EC 692/2008 and ECE - ONU R101.
Ghibli Diesel
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Urban cycle
204 g/km
Extra urban cycle
132 g/km
Combined cycle
158 g/km
Features and Specifications
Technical data
NOTE:
The technical data, values and specifications in this Owner’s Manual are provided as guidance only. The vehicle specific
data can deviate from the information provided, for example, as a result of optional or special equipment ordered with
the vehicle, vehicle loads, and country specific measurement methods.
Engine Data - Gasoline Models
Ghibli S - Ghibli S Q4
(AWD version)
Ghibli
Cylinder number and position
6 - 60° V
6 - 60° V
Number of valves per cylinder
4
4
Data
Bore x stroke
86.5 x 84.5 mm
86.5 x 84.5 mm
Total displacement
2979 cu.cm
2979 cu.cm
Compression ratio
9.7 : 1
9.7 : 1
Maximum power output (EC)
- corresponding RPM
316 kW - 430 CV
5750 rpm
257 kW - 350 CV
5500 rpm
Peak and overboost torque (EC)
- corresponding RPM
580 Nm - 59 kgm
1750 -4500 rpm
500 Nm - 51 kgm
1600 - 4500 rpm
Engine Properties
Timing
The timing system uses two overhead camshafts. On the gasoline engines the camshafts are
equipped with timing variator.
Timing system
control
Timing chain.
Supply
Turbocharged with turbocompressor and related intercooler for each bank.
Injection – Ignition
High-pressure (200 bar) direct fuel injection system. Static ignition with digital electronic control
system included and controlled by a single microprocessor ECU.
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Features and Specifications
Engine Data - Diesel Model
Data
Ghibli Diesel
Cylinder number and position
6 - 60° V
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Bore x stroke
83 x 92 mm
Total displacement
2987 cu.cm
Compression ratio
16.5 : 1
Maximum power output (EC)
- corresponding RPM
202 kW – 275 CV (*)
4000 rpm
Peak torque (EC)
- corresponding RPM
600 Nm – 61.2 kgm
2000 rpm
(*) 184 kW – 250 CV for Italian market only.
Engine Properties
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Timing
The timing system uses two overhead camshafts.
Timing system
control
Timing chain.
Supply
Turbocharged with turbocompressor and related intercooler for each bank.
Injection – Ignition
Common-Rail direct-injection with reduced dwell time-injectors. It features sequential multiple
injections with pilot and post injection to deliver highly responsive performance as well as clean
raw emissions, assisted by a sophisticated exhaust gas recirculation system. The max injection
pressure of the common rail system is 2000 bar.
Brakes
Self-ventilating disc brakes on the four wheels. The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) acts on the rear wheels.
Braking System
Dual Cast
386
Base
Features and Specifications
Front disc diameter
Drilled disc: 360 mm (14.1 in)
345 mm (13.6 in)
Rear disc diameter
Drilled disc: 345 mm (13.6 in)
330 mm (13 in)
Transmission
ZF automatic transmission with 8 gears, torque converter, lock-up clutch and anti-slip function.
Sequential and traditional control type.
TRANSAXLE-type transmission.
Traction system equipped with rear self-locking differential.
Suspension
Front suspensions with double wishbone independent wheels.
Multilink system rear suspensions on independent wheels.
Optional Skyhook active suspensions with electronic controlled dampening.
Steering
Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, axis parallel type.
Steering diameter = 11.8 m (12.9 yd).
No. of steering wheel turns = 1.37 (to the left and right).
Wheels
NOTE:
• Maserati recommends Maserati Genuine Tires marked with "MGT" logo specifically designed for its models.
• In order to maintain high performance and safety level, Maserati recommends to use tires equivalent to the original
size.
Only for front and rear mounting with the same tire 235/50 ZR 18:
• Front and rear rims are different and cannot be swapped.
• Both front and rear tires sized “235/50 ZR 18” can be swapped.
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Features and Specifications
WARNING!
• The maximum speed reachable with the tires is indicated by the tire manufacturer. Always comply with the regulations
in force in the Country you are driving in.
• Never exceed the maximum speed indicated for the tires: failure to respect the max. speed may damage these tires.
Danger: risk of accident!
Standard Wheel Dimension - Gasoline Models
Allowed tires size
Ghibli: Basic version
Ghibli: GranLusso
Ghibli: GranSport
Light alloy rims
18” x 7,5J (front)
18” x 8,5J (rear)
19” x 8,5J (front)
19” x 10J (rear)
20” x 8,5J (front)
20” x 10,5J (rear)
- Front tires
235/50 ZR 18 101Y XL
245/45 ZR 19 98Y
245/40 ZR 20 99Y XL
- Rear tires
235/50 ZR 18 101Y XL
275/40 ZR 19 101Y
285/35 ZR 20 100Y
- Front winter tires
235/50 ZR 18 101V XL
245/45 ZR 19 98W M+S
245/40 R 20 99W XL M+S
- Rear winter tires
235/50 ZR 18 101V XL
275/40 ZR 19 101W M+S
285/35 R 20 100W M+S
Spare rim
18” x 6J
- Spare tire
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Allowed tires size
Ghibli S - Ghibli S Q4:
Basic version
Ghibli S - Ghibli S Q4:
GranLusso
Ghibli S - Ghibli S Q4:
GranSport
Light alloy rims
18” x 8,5J (front)
18” x 10J (rear)
19” x 8,5J (front)
19” x 10J (rear)
20” x 8,5J (front)
20” x 10,5J (rear)
- Front tires
235/50 ZR 18 101Y XL
245/45 ZR 19 98Y
245/40 ZR 20 99Y XL
- Rear tires
275/45 ZR 18 107Y
275/40 ZR 19 101Y
285/35 ZR 20 100Y
- Front winter tires
235/50 ZR 18 101V XL
245/45 ZR 19 98W M+S
245/40 R 20 99W XL M+S
- Rear winter tires
275/45 ZR 18 107V XL
275/40 ZR 19 101W M+S
285/35 R 20 100W M+S
Spare rim
388
175/55 18
18” x 6J
Features and Specifications
Allowed tires size
Ghibli S - Ghibli S Q4:
Basic version
Ghibli S - Ghibli S Q4:
GranLusso
- Spare tire
Ghibli S - Ghibli S Q4:
GranSport
175/55 18
Optional Wheel Dimension - Gasoline Models
Allowed tires size
All models / versions
Light alloy rims
(*) 18” x 7,5J (front)
(*) 18” x 8,5J (rear)
- Front tires
235/50 ZR 18 101Y XL
- Rear tires
235/50 ZR 18 101Y XL
- Front winter tires
235/50 ZR 18 101Y XL
- Rear winter tires
235/50 ZR 18 101Y XL
Light alloy rims
19” x 8,5J (front)
19” x 10,5J (rear)
- Front tires
245/45 ZR 19 98Y
- Rear tires
275/40 ZR 19 101Y
- Front winter tires
245/45 ZR 19 98W M+S
- Rear winter tires
275/40 ZR 19 101W M+S
Light alloy rims
20” x 8,5J (front)
20” x 10,5J (rear)
- Front tires
245/40 ZR 20 99Y XL
- Rear tires
285/35 ZR 20 100Y
- Front winter tires
245/40 R 20 99W XL M+S
- Rear winter tires
285/35 R 20 100W M+S
Light alloy rims
21” x 8,5J (front)
21” x 10,5J (rear)
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Features and Specifications
Allowed tires size
All models / versions
- Front tires
245/35 ZR 21 96Y XL
- Rear tires
285/30 ZR 21 100Y XL
- Front winter tires
245/35 R 21 96W XL M+S
- Rear winter tires
285/30 R 21 100W XL M+S
(*) For Ghibli S - Basic version only (not for Australia market)
Standard Wheel Dimension - Diesel Model
Allowed tires size
Ghibli: Basic version
Ghibli: GranLusso (*)
Ghibli: GranSport
Light alloy rims
18” x 7,5J (front)
18” x 8,5J (rear)
19” x 8,5J (front)
19” x 10J (rear)
20” x 8,5J (front)
20” x 10,5J (rear)
- Front tires
235/50 ZR 18 101Y XL
245/45 ZR 19 98Y
245/40 ZR 20 99Y XL
- Rear tires
235/50 ZR 18 101Y XL
275/40 ZR 19 101Y
285/35 ZR 20 100Y
- Front winter tires
235/50 ZR 18 101V XL
245/45 ZR 19 98W M+S
245/40 R 20 99W XL M+S
- Rear winter tires
235/50 ZR 18 101V XL
275/40 ZR 19 101W M+S
285/35 R 20 100W M+S
Spare rim
18” x 6J
- Spare tire
175/55 18
(*) These wheels are standard also for Basic version of India market.
Optional Wheel Dimension - Diesel Model
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Allowed tires size
All versions
Light alloy rims
19” x 8,5J (front)
19” x 10J (rear)
- Front tires
245/45 ZR 19 98Y
- Rear tires
275/40 ZR 19 101Y
- Front winter tires
245/45 ZR 19 98W M+S
Features and Specifications
Allowed tires size
All versions
- Rear winter tires
275/40 ZR 19 101W M+S
Light alloy rims
20” x 8,5J (front)
20” x 10,5J (rear)
- Front tires
245/40 ZR 20 99Y XL
- Rear tires
285/35 ZR 20 100Y
- Front winter tires
245/40 R 20 99W XL M+S
- Rear winter tires
285/35 R 20 100W M+S
Light alloy rims
21” x 8,5J (front)
21” x 10,5J (rear)
- Front tires
245/35 ZR 21 96Y XL
- Rear tires
285/30 ZR 21 100Y XL
- Front winter tires
245/35 R 21 96W XL M+S
- Rear winter tires
285/30 R 21 100W XL M+S
Performance
NOTE:
The specifications described can change without prior notification.
Performance Data - Gasoline Models
Ghibli S
Ghibli S Q4 (AWD
version)
Ghibli
Maximum speed
285 km/h (177 mph)
284 km/h (176.5 mph)
267 km/h (166 mph)
Accelerations from 0 to 100 km/h
5,0 seconds
4,8 seconds
5,6 seconds
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Features and Specifications
Performance Data - Diesel Model
Ghibli Diesel
Maximum speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
(*) 240 km/h (150 mph)
Accelerations from 0 to 100 km/h
6,3 seconds
(*) 6.7 seconds
(*) For 184 kW - 250 CV version only.
Weights
NOTE:
The specifications described can change without prior notification.
Weight Data - Gasoline Models
Unladen vehicle weight
(with tanks filled, tools and
accessories)
Approved gross vehicle
weight (GVWR)
Ghibli S
Ghibli S Q4 (AWD version)
Ghibli
1850 kg / 4079 lb (*)
1935 kg / 4266 lb (*)
1850 kg / 4079 lb (*)
2450 kg / 5401 lb (1110 kg /
2447 lb front axle – 1340 kg /
2954 lb rear axle)
2530 kg / 5578 lb (1190 kg /
2624 lb front axle – 1340 kg /
2954 lb rear axle)
2450 kg / 5401 lb (1110 kg /
2447 lb front axle – 1340 kg /
2954 lb rear axle)
(*) Base configuration without optionals.
Weight Data - Diesel Model
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Ghibli Diesel
Unladen vehicle weight (with tanks
filled, tools and accessories)
Approved gross vehicle weight (GVWR)
392
1915 kg / 4222 lb (*)
2540 kg / 5600 lb
(1200 kg / 2646 lb front axle – 1340 kg / 2954 lb rear axle)
Features and Specifications
Ghibli Diesel
(*) Base configuration without optionals.
Dimensions
Basic version - GranLusso
GranSport
Wheel base
2998 mm (118.03 in)
2998 mm (118.03 in)
Total length
4974 mm (195.82 in)
4977 mm (195.94 in)
Width without mirrors
1945 mm (76.57 in)
1945 mm (76.57 in)
Width with mirrors
2100 mm (82.67 in)
2100 mm (82.67 in)
Front track (*)
1628 ÷ 1633 mm (64.09 ÷ 64.29 in)
1628 ÷ 1633 mm (64.09 ÷ 64.29 in)
Rear track (*)
1634 ÷ 1659 mm (64.33 ÷ 65.31 in)
1634 ÷ 1659 mm (64.33 ÷ 65.31 in)
Front overhang
934 mm (36.77 in)
937 mm (36.88 in)
Rear overhang
1042 mm (41.02 in)
1042 mm (41.02 in)
Height (*)
1459 ÷ 1481 mm (57.44 ÷ 58.30 in)
1462 ÷ 1472 mm (57.55 ÷ 57.95 in)
Boot compartment volume
500 l (110 UK gal)
500 l (110 UK gal)
(*) Variable size according to the motorization, the tire size and the optional installed.
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Tire Inflation Pressure
Cold tire inflation pressure value under the following loading conditions listed in the table below:
• PLC (Partial Loading Condition): considering 2 passengers + luggage
• FLC (Full Loading Condition): considering 4 or 5 passengers + luggage.
(*) Speed driving higher than
200 km/h (124 mph)
Load
PLC
Wheel
FLC
PLC - FLC
Front and rear
Front and rear
Front and rear
Pressure
220 kPa – 2,2 bar (32 psi)
260 kPa – 2,6 bar (38 psi)
260 kPa – 2,6 bar (38 psi)
Pressure (**)
230 kPa – 2,3 bar (33 psi)
Spare tire pressure
270 kPa – 2,7 bar (39 psi)
270 kPa – 2,7 bar (39 psi)
350 kPa – 3,5 bar (51 psi)
(*) Not for winter and all-season tires.
(**) Only for front and rear mounting with the same tire 235/50 ZR 18.
NOTE:
• For more information about the pressure check methods, see "Tires – General Information" in section "Driving".
• On vehicles of some markets the tire inflation pressure value are also indicated on the driver's side rear door pillar.
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire overheating and failure.
• Over-inflation reduces a tire's ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and potholes can cause damage that result in
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tire failure.
• Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
Index
Index
Abbreviations
..............
Active Blind Spot Assist - ABSA . .
ABSA Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RCP - Rear Cross Path
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Range of Use . . . . . . . .
System Availability . . . . . . . . .
System in Faulty . . . . . . . . . . .
System Limitation . . . . . . . . .
System Temporarily
Unavailable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adaptive Cruise Control - ACC
ACC Controls and Activation
Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACC Operation Before and
During Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACC Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADAS Equipments . . . . . . . . .
Changing Speed Setting . . . . .
Conditions for Disabling and
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displayed Information . . . . . .
Driver Override . . . . . . . . . . .
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resuming Speed . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Range of Use . . . . . . . .
Temporary Deactivation . . . . .
.. 7
278
279
281
280
279
278
281
279
281
257
261
255
255
259
259
256
259
265
260
258
259
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . .
Activation/Deactivation . . . . .
Display Warnings and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overtake Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions while Driving with
ACC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Following
Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Speed . . . . . . . . .
Adding Reducing Agent AdBlue®
(Diesel only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How To Top Up AdBlue® Level
Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Warnings if You Top
Up AdBlue® Level Yourself . . .
Specifications of Reducing
Agent AdBlue® . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Control
Dual-zone Controls . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . .
A/C Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Distribution . . .
Adjustable Air Vents . . . . . . .
Fixed Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .
255
258
262
261
263
260
258
305
307
307
305
104
201
201
208
206
205
207
140
141
141
366
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analog Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Controls
Audio Controls on Central
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel Audio
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic System . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Premium System . . . . . .
Premium System . . . . . . . . . .
Audio, setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Start&Stop System . . .
Automatic Restarting of the
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Occupant Safety Function . . . .
Start&Stop Deactivated . . . . .
Start&Stop Function Disabling
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start&Stop Not Active . . . . . .
Start&Stop System Failure . . . .
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission
Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Shift Lever . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Malfunction and
Overheating Conditions . . . . .
Auxiliary Jump-Start Procedure . .
Battery Remote Posts
Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Start Procedure . . . . . . .
227
200
180
180
181
181
182
181
194
214
215
216
215
216
215
218
218
219
222
221
226
324
325
326
9
395
Index
Battery Statement . . . . . . . . . . .
9
396
Battery Statement Status of
Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintaining Battery
Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blind Spot Assist - BSA . . . . . . . .
BSA and RCP Setting . . . . . . .
BSA System Operation . . . . . .
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RCP - Rear Cross Path . . . . . . .
Bluetooth, Customer settings . . .
Bodywork Maintenance and Care
Pre-Short Drop Function . . . . .
Protection from Atmospheric
Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Useful Advice to Keep
the Bodywork in Good
Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot Compartment
Open and Close the Boot Lid . .
Boot Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot Lid Emergency Release
from inside the Boot
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake and Stability Control System
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
and Electronic Brake-force
Distribution (EBD) . . . . . . . . .
Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . .
Brake Throttle Override
(BTO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
277
276
195
368
372
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . .
Traction Control System
(TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . .
Boot Compartment Light .
Front Headlights . . . . . . .
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . .
Light Clusters Bulbs
Replacement . . . . . . . . . .
Number Plate Lights . . . . .
Tail-Light Clusters Light
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...
363
368
Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
131
375
375
375
273
276
273
369
39
44
44
243
244
245
245
...
...
243
245
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245
362
365
362
365
...
...
363
365
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Loading with Rear Seatbacks
Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Load Carrying
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraint System
Group 0 and 0+ Child Restraint
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Group 1 Child Restraint
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Group 2 Child Restraint
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Group 3 Child Restraint
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Some Tips on getting the most
out of your Child Restraint . . .
132
131
. 64
. 64
. 65
. 65
. 65
Suitability of Passenger Seats for
Universal Child Restraint System
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . 63
Installing an Isofix Universal
Child Restraint System . . . . . . . 69
Installing Child Restraint Systems
using the Vehicle Seat Belt
equipped with ALR . . . . . . . . . 68
Isofix Universal Child Restraint
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Maserati Recommended Child
Restraint Systems for this
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Consulting the Manual . . . . . . . . . . 6
Customer Programmable Features
(MTC+ Settings). . . . . . . . . . . 186
Dashboard Compartments . . . . .
Privacy Lock Features . . . . . . .
Doors
Automatic Locking Doors . . . . .
Doors Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Protection Door Lock
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors Manual Lock . . . . . . . . .
Power Doors
Locking/Unlocking . . . . . . . . . .
Soft Door Close System . . . . . . .
Drive Away Inhibit strategy . . . .
Drive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls Preview . . . . . . . . . .
I.C.E. Mode excluding ESC . . . .
197
198
30
29
30
29
30
31
242
228
228
237
Index
Setting the Drive Mode . .
Driver Memory Seat . . . . . . .
Easy Entry/Exit Seats . . . . .
Memory Position Recall . .
Memory Profiles Setting . .
Pairing Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter to Seats
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving Conditions . . . . . . . .
Before the Trip . . . . . . . .
Safe Driving . . . . . . . . . . .
Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic
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. . 98
. 302
. 302
. 302
. 304
Speed Limiter and
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Speed Setting . . . . .
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control (CC) . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control Activation . . . .
Displayed Information . . . . . .
Driver Override . . . . . . . . . . .
Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Desired Speed . . . . . .
Speed Limiter (SL) . . . . . . . . .
Speed Range of Use . . . . . . . .
Temporary Deactivation . . . . .
Using Electronic Cruise Control
on Hillsides . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Release of the Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . .
.
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.
228
97
98
98
97
249
254
250
249
253
251
254
254
253
249
253
254
255
322
315
Forward Collision Warning - FCW
Changing FCW Sensitivity and
Active Braking . . . . . . . . . . . .
FCW Operation . . . . . . . . . . .
FCW Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited Operation and Service
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Range of Use . . . . . . . .
Forward Collision Warning FCW .
Pedestrian Emergency Braking
(PEB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freeing the Stuck Vehicle . . . . . .
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . .
Front Power Seats . . . . . . . . . .
Front Power/Manual Seats . . . .
Front Ventilated Seats . . . . . . .
Fuel Consumption and Exhaust
Emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Emission Data . . . . . .
Fuel Consumption (for other
Countries) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .
Requirements of Diesel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Box under the
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated Power Module . . .
Position of Fuses . . . . . . . . . .
267
266
267
268
268
267
265
265
323
91
95
91
93
96
382
383
382
297
299
355
361
356
356
Rear Power Distribution
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used Fuses Characteristics . . . .
Hazard Warning Flashers
......
Highway Assist – HAS
Hands Detection on Steering
Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HAS Disengage . . . . . . . . . . .
HAS Monitoring on Instrument
Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HAS Operation . . . . . . . . . . .
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Range of Use . . . . . . . .
System Cancellation . . . . . . . .
System Limitations . . . . . . . . .
System Statuses . . . . . . . . . . .
Highway Assist-HAS . . . . . . . . . .
HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Start Programming
HomeLink® . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Frequency Transmitter Regulatory Information . . . . .
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System with Devices Provided
with Rolling Codes . . . . . . . . .
System with Devices Without
Rolling Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .
Using HomeLink . . . . . . . . . .
358
355
313
284
285
283
282
286
283
286
286
284
281
136
136
139
138
137
138
138
138
9
397
Index
Illuminated Entry/Exit
9
398
Light Dimmer Controls . . . . . . . 24
Use of Light Switch for Vehicle
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
In case of a Punctured Tire . . . . . 316
Using the Compact Spare
Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Using Tire Repair Kit . . . . . . . 316
In the Event of an Accident . . . . 314
Emergency Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
First Aid Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
In case of Injured Persons . . . . 314
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 173
Customising the Main Menu
Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Main Menu Bar on MTC+
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Manual Controls and
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Use the MTC+ Display as
Projection Device . . . . . . . . . . 176
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 144
TFT Display: Example to
modify the "Speed Warning"
status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
TFT Display: Main and
Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
TFT Display: Main Menu
& Submenu Content
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
TFT Display: Menus and
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
TFT Display: Messages on Main
Display Area . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights of Set
Modes/Functions . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and Indicator Lights
on Speedometer . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and Indicator Lights
on Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Components . . . . . . . . . .
Central Console
Components/Features . . . . . . . .
Components between the Rear
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dashboard Components . . . . . .
Front Dome Console
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Doors Components . . . . .
Rear Dome Console
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Doors Components . . . . . .
Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric Power Outlets . . . . . .
Handholds and Cloth
Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iPad Holder (Genuine
Accessories) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iPod ® Connection . . . . . . . . .
Mesh Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multimedia Ports and Phone
Housing Compartment . . . . . .
151
162
145
147
88
89
91
88
90
90
91
91
125
126
125
130
130
129
130
127
Removable Ashtray and Lighter
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Maintenance and Care . .
Leather Upholstery
Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MTC+ Touch Screen . . . . . . . .
Parts in Premium Quality
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
129
129
372
373
373
373
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Keyless Ignition Device . . . . . . . 16
Shift Ignition Device to OFF
Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lane Keeping Assist - LKA
Customised Settings . . . . . . . .
Function Description and
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . .
Radar Device - Regulatory
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Range of Use . . . . . . . .
System Availability . . . . . . . . .
System in Fault . . . . . . . . . . .
System Limitations . . . . . . . . .
Lane Keeping Assist-LKA . . . . . .
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Headlights . . . . . .
Automatic High Beam . . . . . .
Bi-Xenon Headlight . . . . . . . .
Cargo Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .
269
271
272
269
270
272
272
269
107
110
113
111
121
Index
Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Full-LED Headlight with
AFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Lights . . . . . .
Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . .
Headlights On with Wipers . . .
High Beam with "Glare Free"
Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated External Rear View
Mirror Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SmartBeam System . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance - Free Battery
....
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . .
A/C System Air Filter
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Air Filters
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Level Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Service
Components – Diesel
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Service
Components – Gasoline
Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Maintenance and Blades
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .
111
120
116
112
121
110
110
114
121
118
107
110
351
339
349
349
343
342
341
350
Maintenance-Free Battery
Battery Recharge . . . . . . . . .
To Disconnect the Battery . . .
To Reconnect the Battery . . .
Useful Advice to Extend
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MTC+ "Controls" Screen . . . . . .
Features Common to All
Configurations . . . . . . . . . . .
Features Specific for Vehicle
without ADAS . . . . . . . . . . .
Features specific for Vehicles
with ADAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MTC+ Settings - Customer
Programmable Features . . . . . .
Auto-On Comfort & Remote
Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear Personal Data . . . . . . .
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors & Locks . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Off Options . . . . . . .
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phone/Bluetooth . . . . . . . . .
Radio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restore Settings . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Driving
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . .
MTC+ System
Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . .
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354
352
353
.
.
353
183
.
183
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184
.
184
.
186
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193
197
189
188
192
194
191
195
196
197
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190
189
.
180
Normal Starting of the Engine . .
"Panic Stop" Strategy . . . . . . .
Engine Start Failure . . . . . . . .
Engine Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . .
Occupant Restraint System
.....
Occupants Restraint Systems
Enhanced Seat Belt Use
Reminder System (SBR) . . . . . . .
Passenger Seat Belts . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belts and Pregnant
Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belts Pretensioners . . . . . .
Three-Point Seat Belts . . . . . . .
Three-Point Seat Belts
Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . .
Using the Seat Belt in Automatic
Locking Retractor Mode
(ALR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open and Close the Boot Lid
Boot Lid Emergency Release . . .
Power Boot Lid/Hands Free . . . .
Open and Close the Hood . . . . . . .
Park Assist
..............
Cleaning the Park Assist
Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enabling and Disabling Park
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Assist Sensors . . . . . . .
Park Assist System Usage
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Assist Volume . . . . . . .
212
214
213
214
46
51
49
52
50
47
49
50
44
40
45
. . . 74
. . . 78
. . . 77
. . . 74
. . . 78
. . . 78
9
399
Index
9
400
Park Assist Warning Messages
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Service the Park Assist
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Deactivating Automatic
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
EPB Operation with
Overheated Brakes . . . . . . . . . 240
Failure Indication . . . . . . . . . . 239
Manual Engagement/
Disengagement . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Passive Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Manual Door Lock from
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Preventing Inadvertent Locking
of key fob RKE Transmitter
Inside the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 33
Radio Frequency RKE
Transmitter - Regulatory
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Release the Lid and enter the
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Unlock Door from the Driver
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Unlock Door from the Passenger
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Phone and Voice Controls on
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Phone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . 209
Phone/Bluetooth, Customer
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Power Sunroof with Sunshade . . 134
Closing and Opening the
Power Sunroof with RKE
Transmitter and Ignition
Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . 135
Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . 135
Slide Opening Sunroof . . . . . . 134
Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . 135
Venting Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . 135
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . 102
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Auto Down Feature . . . . . . . . . 36
Auto-Up Feature with AntiPinch Protection . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Open and Close the Windows
and Sunroof with RKE
Transmitter and Ignition Off . . . 37
Rear Window and Sunshade
Lockout Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Reset Auto-Up/Down . . . . . . . . 37
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Rear Parking Camera
. . . . . . . . . . 79
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rear Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Rear Head Restraints . . . . . . . . 99
Rear Side Heated Seats . . . . . . 101
Rear View Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . 38
Rear-View Mirrors
External Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Headlights Leveling . . . . . . . . 119
Internal Rear-View Mirror . . . . 107
Refillings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Refillings and Recommended
Products (Diesel only) . . . . . . . 380
Refillings and Recommended
Products (Gasoline only) . . . . . 378
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Fuel Filler Neck Access . . . . . . 299
Presence of Water Inside the
Fuel (Diesel only) . . . . . . . . . . 301
Refill the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Remote Start System . . . . . . . . . . 27
Requiring and setting Additional
Key Fobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Key Fob Battery
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Radio Frequency RKE
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Restarting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . 374
Safety Tips
............
Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting Passengers .
Vehicle Safety Checks . . .
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83
83
83
83
Index
Scheduled Maintenance Service . 332
Interval Running Coupons . . . 332
Scheduled Maintenance
(Service) Indicator . . . . . . . . . 332
Scheduled Service Plan . . . . . . . . 333
Exhaust Gas After-treatment
System Strategies (Diesel
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Use . . . . . 338
Main Operations/Service
Coupons - Diesel Engine . . . . . 336
Main Operations/Service
Coupons - Gasoline Engines . . 334
On Board Diagnostic
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . 338
Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Sentry Key Immobilizer System . . . 18
Sentry Key® Immobilizer System
Radio Frequency RKE
Transmitter - Regulatory
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Replacement Key fobs . . . . . . . 19
Service and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Siri Smart Personal Assistant . . . . 210
Spare Parts Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 102
Manual Adjustment . . . . . . . . 102
Power Adjustment . . . . . . . . . 102
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Front Air bag
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air bag Deployment Sensors and
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air bag System Components . . .
Passenger's Air bag
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplemental Air bags . . . . . . .
Transport of persons with
disability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surround View Camera System . . .
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Danger Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols of Prohibitions and
Compulsory Measures . . . . . . . .
Warning Symbol . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Data - Gasoline
Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Inflation Pressure . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premium System . . . . . . . . . .
53
54
57
54
61
57
63
80
9
9
9
10
385
386
393
385
387
387
387
392
387
394
293
294
Radio Frequency Transmitter Regulatory Information . . . . .
TPMS Deactivation . . . . . . . . .
Tires - General Information . . . . .
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . .
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . .
Snow Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Pressure Checkup . . . . . .
Tire Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires Durability . . . . . . . . . . .
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . .
Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing a Disabled Vehicle . . . . .
Manual Release of
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use the Tow Hook Included in
the Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Towing Conditions . . .
Traffic Sign Assist - TSA . . . . . . .
Traffic Sign Assist – TSA
Customised Settings . . . . . . . .
Signs Monitoring on
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . .
System Limitations . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . .
297
296
288
292
290
292
288
289
291
290
289
312
327
327
328
328
286
287
287
288
322
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Unlock the Vehicle with Key Fob
. 25
Unlatch the Boot Lid . . . . . . . . 25
Unlock the Doors, Fuel Filler
Door and Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Index
Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use of the Engine . . . . . . . . . . .
Breaking-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline Particulate Filter
(GPF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Board Diagnostics . . . . . . .
Regenerate the Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF) . . . . . .
While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Overheating . . . . . . . . .
Brake Pads and Brake Discs . . .
New Brake Pads and/or Brake
Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Data
.....
Vehicle Identification
Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and Identification
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Security Alarm . . . . . . . . .
Arming the System . . . . . . . . . .
Rearming the System . . . . . . . .
To disarm the System . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Stored for Long
Periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings when Driving
9
402
......
Wheels Maintenance . . . . . . . . .
Tires Maintenance . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Rims Maintenance . . . .
.. 8
247
247
249
248
249
247
246
247
246
246
11
11
11
19
20
20
21
373
209
. 10
367
367
368
Windshield Wipers and Washers
Headlight On with Wipers . .
Rain Sensing Wipers . . . . . . .
Windshield Washers . . . . . . .
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . .
Wipers Blades
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .
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122
123
123
124
122
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124
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S.p.A. reserves the right to make modifications to this manual as well as to the technical contents, functions and
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