Maserati - Quattroporte - Owners Manual - 1999 - 1999

Owner's Manual 1 2 The Owner's Manual is an integral part of the vehicle and therefore it must always be kept on board. For your own safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you read this manual carefully before driving the vehicle. For Scheduled Maintenance or any other service, simply contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. Their technical staff has the proper training and equipment to help ensure that all service work is carried out properly and reliably. In the final section of this manual you will also find instructions for basic maintenance procedures and the complete Service Time Schedule, which are needed to help ensure steady levels of performance, quality and driving safety. In addition, keep in mind that proper maintenance is an essential factor contributing to the value of the vehicle over time and to protection of the environment. The purpose of this manual is to provide you with an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls in the vehicle and to explain how they work. This vehicle represents the result of MASERATI's great experience in the design and construction of sports cars for both touring and racing. We thank you for choosing a MASERATI Quattroporte Dear Customer, 3 4 Historical info Giuseppe Furmanik in a Type 4CM: World land speed record in the class 1100 at 222 kph. 1934 Maserati, the most prestigious European manufacturer introduces the hydraulic brake control in its racing vehicles. Giuseppe Campari in a Type 8CM wins the French Grand Prix and Tazio Nuvolari those in Belgium and Nice. 1933 Borzacchini in the Type V4: first Grand Prix victory in Tripoli. 1930 Baconin Borzacchini in the Type V4: World land speed record over 10 km at 246 kph. 1929 Emilio Maserati becomes the outright Italian champion with the Type 26. 1927 Targa Florio, Tipo 26: debut and victory of a vehicle sporting the Trident symbol on the hood, inspired by the statue of Neptune in Bologna. 1926 The Alfieri Maserati garage is founded in Bologna. 1914 Historical info Production begins of the Mistral and the Quattroporte, the fastest sedan car in the world. 1963 The 3500 GT is the first Italian vehicle to adopt fuel injection. 1961 Fangio in the 250F wins the world title. At the end of the season, Maserati officially withdraws from racing. 1957 The 250F, the single-seater which will allow the Maserati to win the Formula 1 World Championships, makes its first appearance winning in Argentina. 1954 The first Granturismo is built: the A6 1500 with bodywork by Pininfarina. The A6GCS racing version debuts victoriously with Alberto Ascari on the Modena circuit. 1947 The company moves headquarters to Modena. 1940 The Ghibli is presented, a coupé designed by Giugiaro. Wilbur Shaw on a 8CTF wins the Indianapolis 500: Maserati is to remain the first and only Italian manufacturer to win on the legendary Indy motor speedway. De Tomaso changes marketing strategy and starts production of the Biturbo, a two-door sedan with a sixcylinder engine. 1981 The new Quattroporte is presented, designed by Giugiaro, which will go on to be used as the official car of the President of the Italian Republic. 1976 Citrôen leaves the company, which is then bought out by Alejandro De Tomaso. 1975 The Khamsin, designed by Bertone, replaces the Ghibli. 1973 The Bora is presented, the first Maserati Granturismo with a central engine. Followed a year later by the Merak. 1971 The Citrôen becomes a partner in the company and the V6 engine goes into production. The 2+2 Indy is presented. 1968 1966 1939 A return to racing with the TROFEO. 2003 The 2+2 Coupè is presented. 2002 Production begins of the Spyder with 4200 eight-cylinder engine and the electro-hydraulic steering-wheel mounted gearbox "Cambiocorsa". Alfieri Maserati garages. 2001 Alfieri Maserati Garage Customization Program. 2000 3200 GT V8 Automatica. 1999 Quattroporte Evoluzione V8 3.2 - V6 2.8. 3200 GT V8. 1998 Ferrari acquires the majority of Maserati shareholding. 1997 Fiat Auto buys out the entire Maserati share package and in 1998 presents the Quattroporte. 1993 The Shamal is the first vehicle to adopt the new biturbo eight-cylinder engine. 1989 Quattroporte 1965 Quattroporte 1963 Historical info Quattroporte 1976 5 6 Consulting the Manual Introduction WARNING: aimed at preventing any damage to the vehicle and thus hazards involving the safety of persons. EXTREME CAUTION REQUIRED: failure to comply with the instructions could cause hazardous situations involving personal and vehicle safety! A.C. - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ABS - ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM Wheel locking prevention system during braking ASR - ANTI-SLIP REGULATION Prevention of skidding during acceleration EBD - ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE DISTRIBUTION - Electronically controlled distributor of braking force ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT MSP - MASERATI STABILITY PROGRAM Yaw prevention monitoring system The vehicle's high quality level is enhanced by constant improvements. Therefore, there may prove to be differences between this manual and your vehicle. All specifications and illustrations contained in this manual refer to those resulting as of the printing date, and are subject to change without notice. Some descriptions and terms with particular meanings are found in this manual in an abbreviated form: To facilitate reading and rapid use, the topics are sub-divided into SECTIONS and CHAPTERS. The important parts requiring particular attention are easily identifiable in the sections and chapters: Updating Abbreviations Introduction The vehicle is equipped with a manual gearbox system with double-plate dry clutch, controlled by an electrohydraulic system by means of the levers on the steering wheel. Although the system can be used in "automatic" mode, the "DuoSelect" should not be considered as an “DuoSelect” The information contained in this manual is limited to those instructions and indications that are strictly required for the use and good preservation of the vehicle. The Owner will certainly obtain greater satisfaction and the best results from the vehicle by following these instructions carefully. We also advise you to have all the maintenance services and inspections carried out at your local Authorized Maserati Dealer, where you will find specialized staff and suitable equipment. See the "SALES AND SERVICE ORGANIZATION" manual for locations of AUTHORISED MASERATI DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTRES. Your local Authorized Maserati Dealer is at your complete disposal for any information and suggestions. Service To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1800-424-9393 (or 1-703-366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Maserati North America, Inc. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash, injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Maserati S.p.A. or Maserati North America, Inc. NHTSA’s Toll-free Auto Safety Hotline automatic transmission. Therefore, for correct use, carefully follow the instructions in the respective section of this manual. Introduction On request, the range of functions can be further enhanced with the addition of an optional GSM telephone (where this standard is available), the CDchanger, the TV module and the onboard IT "CALL" services. – single CD-reader. – satellite navigation system (where digital maps are available); – Bose Sound System; – on-board computer; The vehicle is equipped with the Maserati IT “Multi Media System” which includes the following standard features: Multi Media System information about motor vehicle safety by calling the Hotline. 7 8 Introduction 0 psi - 0 bar Standard The vehicle can be fitted with “Run Flat” tires. This kind of tire is equipped with reinforced sidewalls which permit the vehicle to continue traveling at moderate speed (50 mph 80 km/h), even in the event of a puncture, for a set distance. When the control panel receives the “punctured tire” information from the tire pressure ECU, it monitors the residual tire life by showing a warning signal in the relevant area on the display after 31 mi (50 km) and 62 mi (100 km). “Run Flat” tires (optional) Run flat 0 psi - 0 bar WARNING: Always comply with the specified wheel alignment values, as this is fundamental to obtain the best performance from and the longest life of your tires. After 75 mi (120 km), the warning not to continue will be displayed. For further information on the display, please refer to chapter: “Tire pressure monitoring system” on Page 42. The vehicle has not been designed, developed and homologated to be used as towing vehicle of other means (e.g. trailers, caravans, etc.) and nothing may be loaded on the roof; fitting structures such as bars or roofracks may damage the vehicle. Towing the vehicle There are specific colored plates on or near some of the components on your MASERATI. The related symbols are important warnings that the user must follow when using the component involved. All of the symbols included in the labelling on your MASERATI are listed concisely here below, along with the component involved with that symbol. In addition, the meaning of the symbol shown is also indicated in terms of the following sub-division: danger, prohibition, warning, compulsory with respect to that same symbol. Symbols Battery Keep children at a safe distance. Heat guards - belts - pulleys - fans Battery Explosion Fan Do not open. Gas under high pressure. Air-conditioning lines Moving devices: keep body parts and clothing away. Belts and pulleys High voltage. Coil Do not remove the cap when the coolant is hot. Expansion tank Symbols Do not rest your hands on these parts. Do not approach with naked flames. It can start up automatically even with the engine stopped. Battery Corrosive liquid. Symbols of prohibitions Battery Danger symbols 9 10 Symbols Do not exceed the maximum level of fluid in the tank. Only use fluid of the type prescribed in the section “Capacities and technical specifications”. Brake circuit Do not exceed the maximum level of fluid in the tank. Only use fluid of the type prescribed in then section “Capacities and technical specifications”. Hydraulic steering Do not park or stop over flammable surfaces. Refer to chapter: “Air Quality devices”. Catalytic muffler Warning symbols Only use fluid of the type prescribed in the section “Capacities and technical specifications”. Expansion tank Only “Premium gasoline” with an AKI (Anti Knock Index) rating no lower than 91 (approximately 96 R.O.N.) must be used. Vehicle using lead-free gasoline Use only the lubricant recommended in the section “Capacities and Technical specifications”. Engine Only use fluid of the type prescribed in the section “Capacities and technical specifications”. Windshield wipers Refer to the Owner's Manual. Battery - Jack Protect your eyes. Battery Symbols indicating compulsory measures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 Vehicle identification data Active and passive safety Instruments and controls Before you drive Using the vehicle In an emergency Capacities and technical specifications Maintenance Table of contents Symbols Contents 12 Symbols Identification plates Homologation plates Instructions plates Key codes Vehicle identification data Symbols 14 15 17 19 13 1 14 1 Identification plates The vehicle's registration number is punched on the underfloor, in front of the right-hand front seat. To read the number, lift the mat and remove the guard. Chassis marking Identification plates The identification number is punched on the cylinder block and includes type and serial number. The engine type is also indicated on the plate positioned on the front, lefthand door's jamb. Engine marking – Plate for compliance with safety standards; Homologation plates – V.I.N. plate; Homologation plates – Chassis type and number; 15 1 16 1 Homologation plates – Emission control data plate. – Tire specification plate; Instructions plates – Lubricant plate; Instructions plates – Mercury content warning plate; 17 1 18 1 Instructions plates – Anti-freeze plate. A B – the electronic code A to be used in the procedure for “emergency starts” – the mechanical key code B to be given your local Authorized Maserati Dealer when ordering duplicate keys. A CODE CARD is supplied with the keys. This card indicates the following: Key codes $ E6?$LMNKOPHI6JK 566$EF?$7GCHI6JK Key codes WARNING: It is advisable to write down and keep the codes listed on the plates delivered with the keys and the remote control in a safe place (not in the car) in order to request duplicates if needed. WARNING: In the event of a vehicle ownership transfer, it is essential that the new owner is provided with all the keys and with the CODE CARD. !"#$%&'"(&$()*+,&#$-".!$/01.$23$)4$.!&$566$78, :+&10.");$"#$#8<=&(.$.)$.!&$4),,)-";>$.-)$();%".");#? 2@$.!"#$%&'"(&$*0A$;).$(08#&$!01*48,$";.&14&1&;(&B C@$.!"#$%&'"(&$*8#.$0((&+.$0;A$";.&14&1;(&$1&(&"'&%D $$$$";(,8%";>$";.&14&1&;(&$.!0.$*0A$(08#&$8;%&#"1&% $$$$)+&10."); WARNING: You are advised to always keep the CODE CARD number with you, as this is absolutely necessary in the event of an “emergency start”. WARNING: The code numbers shown on the CODE CARD should be kept in a safe place. 19 1 20 Key codes Seat belts Safe transport of children Front and side airbags MSP System ASR system (electronic anti-skid device) ABS and EBD systems Tire pressure monitoring system (optional) Parking sensors (optional) Fuel cut-out inertia switch Active and passive safety 22 27 31 38 39 40 42 49 52 21 2 22 2 Seat belts The vehicle is equipped with seat belts with automatic retractor designed for maximum freedom of movement. The seat belts are provided with electronically-operated pretensioners. Moreover, the lower attachment points are connected directly to the seat to help provide maximum protection. Seat belts C B A Extract the lower section of the seat belt from the outer side of the seat and secure it by holding the fastening tang A, and pulling out the belt until the tang inserts into the buckle lock B. The belt is correctly engaged when the lock clicks into position. To release the belts, press button C. If the driver’s belt is not fastened, when the ignition key is turned to MAR the warning light < on the instrument panel comes on and a buzzer sounds for about 8 seconds. Fastening the seat belts WARNING: Feed the belt back into the retractor by hand to avoid twisting and snagging. The retractor locking device is activated whenever the belt is pulled out too rapidly or in case of sudden braking or collision. If the belt locks due to too rapid extraction, allow it to retract a short distance to disengage the locking device. The retractor allows the belt to automatically fit to the passenger’s body, allowing free movement. When the vehicle is parked on a steep slope, the retractor may lock: this is normal. Always adjust the height of the front seat belts so that they suit the driver's and passenger's height. This precaution can reduce the risk of injury in a collision substantially. The correct adjustment is achieved when the belt passes about mid-way between the end of the shoulder and the neck. The upper attachment point of the seat belts is equipped with an oscillating ring capable of moving into 4 different positions, allowing the belts position to be adjusted. The seat belts height must be adjusted with the vehicle stationary. Adjusting the front seat belts height (front seats only) D After the adjustment, always check that the cursor to which the oscillating ring is fixed, is locked into one of the positions provided. Therefore, 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. To move the attachment fitting, press control D. Seat belts The seat belts must be worn keeping your chest in the upright position and lying against the backrest. When the rear seats are not occupied, place the seat belt buckles in their respective seatings. 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. The belts for the rear seats must be worn as shown in the figure. Using the rear seat belts 23 2 24 2 Seat belts To make the front seat belts still more efficient, the vehicle is equipped with pretensioners. These devices are designed to "detect", by means of a sensor, that the vehicle is in a collision and retract the belts by a few centimetres. This helps ensure that the belt perfectly adheres to the occupants’ bodies before starting its restraining action. The belt locking indicates that the device has been activated; a small amount of smoke may be visible. The smoke is not toxic and is not indicative of fire. Pretensioners To increase passive safety levels, the front seat belt retractors are equipped with a load limiting device designed to control the belt reeling out, so that the force exerted on the shoulders while the seat belt is in restraining mode can be suitably adjusted. Load limiting devices The pretensioners will operate only once, and will activate even if the belts are not fastened. Therefore, they must be replaced by your local Authorized Maserati Dealer after operation. The units have a ten year service life from the date of manufacture; they must be replaced when their service life is near to expiry. WARNING: Tampering with the device will compromise its efficient operation. If, as a result of exceptional natural circumstances (floods, heavy seas, etc.), the device has been in contact with water and sludge, it is absolutely essential to replace it. To ensure the best protection from the pretensioner, secure the belt snugly across your chest and pelvis. After the pretensioner activation, the seat belt can be unfastened as usual, by pressing the button on the buckle. The pretensioner does not require any maintenance or lubrication. 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 your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. WARNING: Work on the vehicle which involves blows, vibrations or localized heating (over 100°C for 6 hours max.) in the area of the pretensioners may damage or activate them: vibrations due to uneven road surfaces or mounting the pavement unintentionally, for instance, should not affect the units. Contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer for any intervention that may be required. To help provide maximum protection, you are advised to keep the seatback in the most upright position possible and the seat belt close to your chest and pelvis. If the seat belt is loose, in the event of an accident you could move too far forward and could be injured. Travelling with the seatback too far reclined could also be dangerous: even if the seat belts are fastened, they may not work correctly. In fact, the belt itself may not be close enough to your The driver is obliged by law to respect and obey, also in relation with the passengers carried, the provisions of local legislation regarding the compulsory use of seat belts. General warnings for using the seat belts When the vehicle is moving and the table/s is/are open, passengers traveling in the rear seats must fasten their seat belts. Travelling without the seat belt fastened increases the risk of injury in the event of a collision. When travelling with one or more child seats fitted on the rear seat of the vehicle, the tables must be in closed position. body and, if it is in front of you, it could cause neck wounds or other injuries in an accident. Additionally, in an accident, the lower section of the belt could press against the upper part of your stomach rather than the pelvic area, causing serious internal injuries. Seat belts Always fasten the seat belts. Travelling without the seat belts fastened increases the risk of serious injury in the event of a collision, even with the airbags. In the event of a collision, the seat belts reduce the possibility of the vehicle's occupants being thrown against the structures of the passenger compartment or out of the vehicle. The airbags are designed to work together with the seat belts, not to substitute them. The front airbags only intervene in the event of certain head-on collisions of medium or high intensity. They will not be activated if the vehicle rolls over, or in the event of rear bumps or minor frontal collisions. 25 2 26 2 Seat belts The belt must not be twisted; make sure that it is snugly fitted to the driver's and passenger's bodies. In fact, in an accident, the restraining force would not be distributed evenly along the belt and would consequently cause injuries. The upper part of the belt must pass over the shoulder and diagonally across the chest. The lower section must adhere to your pelvis, not the stomach, to avoid that you slide forward in the event of a collision. Do not use devices (clips, fastenings etc.) that prevent the seat belts from laying close to the passengers' bodies. It is extremely dangerous to travel with the belt positioned underneath your arm. In the event of an accident, you would be thrown forward and would likely suffer head and neck injuries. Additionally, if the belt presses against your ribs, it could cause serious internal injuries. Do not fasten your seat belt using the buckle lock for the other seat: in the event of an accident, the lower section of the belt could press against the upper part of your stomach rather than the pelvic area, causing serious internal injuries. Pregnant women must scrupulously observe local legislation regarding the use of seat belts. Make sure, in any case, that the lower section of the belt is positioned well down on the hips, below the abdominal region of the body. If the seat belt has been suffered a heavy mechanical stress, for example during a collision, it must be completely replaced together with its anchorages, the screws fastening the said anchorages and the pretensioner. In fact, even if there are no visible defects, the resistance level offered by the seat belt could be reduced. Do not carry children on a passenger’s lap using only one seat belt for protecting both of them. 1) Always use the seat belts keeping the belt perfectly flat, not twisted; make sure the belt can slide freely, without jamming. 2) The seat belts must be replaced following every pretensioner activation and whenever the belt itself shows visible damages or abrasions. 3) Wash the seat belts by hand using water and neutral soap, rinse them and let them dry in the shade. Do not use strong detergents, bleaches or colourants and any other chemical substance that could weaken the belt fibers. 4) Make sure the retractors do not get wet: as they will not operate properly. How to keep seat belts efficient No child under 12 should travel in the passenger seat. We recommend that you always carry children in the specific restraining systems installed on the rear side seats, as this is the best place in the event of a collision. For the best protection in the event of a collision, all the vehicle's occupants must travel seated and protected by all the suitable restraining systems. The seat belts are designed to be used by persons whose physical characteristics (age, height, weight) are provided for by established legislation in each country. Anyone who does not comply with these provisions may not travel in the front passenger seat. This also applies to children. Their heads are proportionally heavier and larger than those of adults, while their bones and muscles are relatively undeveloped. To help protect them in case of a collision, they must use special restraint or safety systems. Safe transport of children Children who are resting on the airbag or are too close to it when it is activated, may be seriously injured. The airbags and pretensioners are designed to offer suitable protection for adults and teenagers, but not for children and babies. Neither the seat belts or the airbags are designed for them. Children and babies must travel in suitable restraining systems. Children must never travel seated on a passenger's lap. A child weighs very little until a collision occurs! In a collision, a child becomes so heavy that it is impossible to hold onto him or her. For example, in the event of a collision at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a child weighing 12 lb (5.5 kg) exerts a force equal to 240 lb (110 kg) on the arms of the person carrying him/her. Children must always be protected by a suitable restraining system when travelling. When travelling with one or more child seats fitted on the rear seat of the vehicle, the tables must be in closed position. No child seat can be installed in the rear, central seat. Safe transport of children Babies travelling in a rearward-facing seat or children travelling in a child seat may be seriously injured in the event of airbag activation. This could happen because the seatback of the child's seat may be positioned extremely close to the airbag at the moment it is inflated. Do not place an infant or a child in the front passenger seat at any time. Babies must be supported completely, including their head and neck. This is necessary since the babies' neck is weak while their head is proportionally bigger and heavier in relation to their body. In a collision, if a baby is travelling in a rearwardfacing seat, the forces of an impact are distributed throughout the strongest parts of the body, i.e. the back and shoulders. Babies must always be protected by a suitable restraining system when travelling. 27 2 28 2 Safe transport of children All minors whose physical characteristics (age, height, weight) fall within the value ranges/limits provided by the established legislation in each country must be protected by special restraint or safety systems (certified child seats, booster seats). Make sure to always use approved universal child restraining systems. Follow the instructions that the manufacturer of the devices is compulsorily required to supply together with the child restraint systems. To ensure the best restraining action of the child seats, we recommend that you choose the model that best suits the shape of your seats. If possible, try to install the seat on the vehicle before purchasing it. The structure of a child's body is completely different from that of an adult or a teenager (whom the seat belts are designed for). Children's hips are so small that the seat belt will not stay in the correct position on them. The belt may rise up on the child's stomach and, in the event of a collision, can cause serious internal injuries. Children must always be protected by suitable restraining systems. No modifications can be made to the seat belts and the child restraining systems. Established legislation in some countries already provides that children under 12 years of age may not travel in the front passenger seat. Rearward-mounting child seats must not be used on front passenger seats equipped with active airbags, as these could cause serious injuries during inflation, even in minor collisions. In the event of an accident, an improperly fastened child restraining system can increase the risk of injury. To guarantee the best restraining action of the child seat, we recommend that you choose the seat that best suits the shape of your vehicle's seat and that you try to install the child seat before purchasing it. Always pull on the seat belt to check that it is locked in. All restraint system must be used by a single passenger only: never carry two children in the same seat. Always check that the seat belts are not resting against the child's neck. Do not allow the child to assume incorrect positions or undo the seat belt /child seat safety harness during travel. WARNING: We recommend that you choose the seat that best suits the shape of your vehicle's seat and that you try to install the seat before purchasing it. Below is a summary of the safety regulations applying to the transport of children: We recommend that you always carry children in the specific restraining systems installed in the rear outbound seats, as this is the safest place in the event of a collision. Always and strictly follow the instructions that the manufacturer provides with the seat. Keep the instructions in the vehicle together with the documents and this handbook. Do not use a seat which does not have any instructions for use. B A Do not carry children in your arms, even new born children. Nobody, however strong, can hold on to a child in the event of a collision. After an accident, always replace the child seat with a new one. The vehicle outfitting is designed for mounting child seats with top anchoring. To fit the child seat, run the belt A through the support pins of the headrest and anchor it on one side to the backrest of the child seat and on the other side to the bracket B on the car body. The rear side seats of the vehicle are equipped with anchoring points for Isofix child seats. This is a new system complying with European standards for carrying children. This system offers a special anchoring system for child seats, which uses two metal brackets positioned between the seat cushion and backrest. The seats designed for Isofix child seats installation can however be fitted with standard child seats; as a matter of fact, you can install a standard and an Isofix child seat at the same time. No more than two standard child seats and two Isofix type child seats can be installed on the rear seats. Only standard type child seats can be mounted on the front passenger seat. Isofix seats Safe transport of children Fit the child seat only when the vehicle is stationary. The child seat is correctly anchored to the provided brackets when a click indicates it is locked in place. Follow the mounting, removal and positioning instructions provided by the child seat Manufacturer. 29 2 30 2 E Safe transport of children C E D D E C For installation, proceed as follows: – make sure that the release lever D is in the standby position (retracted); To fit the child seat in a rearwardfacing position, be particularly careful that the brackets C are properly inserted in their seatings E. The baby is then secured by the child seat's harness F. F Fitting the child seat in frontward-facing position Fitting the child seat in rearward-facing position With this type of configuration, the child is also restrained by the vehicle seat belts and by the upper belt. In any case, see the instruction booklet provided with the child seat for fitting the vehicle belts into the seat correctly. – align the anchoring points C with the brackets E, then push the seat until you hear it click into place, which indicates it is secured – check for correct locking by trying to move the child seat with strength; the safety mechanisms in fact, help prevent the child seat from being improperly fitted if only one of the attachment fittings is locked. 18 17 2 5 Front and side airbags 3 4 6 1 16 14 5 13 12 11 9 10 8 Front and side airbags 9 15 7 31 2 32 2 14) Diagnostics socket 15) Rear left-hand pretensioner 16) Rear right-hand pretensioner 1) Electronic control unit 2) Passenger's front airbag 3) Front passenger seat belt pretensioner Front and side airbags 9) Satellite collision sensor on driver side 8) Driver side bag 7) Driver’s window bag 6) Passenger’s window bag 5) Satellite collision sensor on passenger side 4) Passenger side bag 13) Clock Spring 18) Front right-hand Crash Zone Sensor. 17) Front left-hand Crash Zone Sensor 12) Driver's lateral airbag 11) Airbag system failure warning light 10) Front, driver seat belt's pretensioner The vehicle is equipped with 6 airbags (2 front and 4 lateral ones) and electronically-operated pretensioners for all of the seat belts. The system components are the following: The front airbags (for the driver and passenger) are safety devices designed to protect the occupants in the event of a medium or high intensity head-on collision, which act by placing a cushion (bag) between the occupant and the steering wheel or the instrument panel dashboard. In the event of a collision, an ECU processes the signals coming from a deceleration sensor and triggers, whenever necessary, the inflation of the bag. The bag inflates instantaneously between the front passengers and potentially harmful structures. The bags deflate immediately afterwards. – in the dashboard and with a larger size bag (full size airbag) on the passenger side. – in the center of the steering wheel on the driver side; The front airbags (for the driver and passenger) are safety devices which are designed to intervene in the event of certain head-on collision of sufficient impact. They consist of an instantaneously inflating bag housed in a special compartment: Front airbags 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 injuries but they also represent a danger for passengers sitting in the front seats. In the event of a collision, anyone not wearing a seat belt will be thrown forward and will come into contact with the bag before it is fully inflated. This reduces the protection offered by the bag. It follows that the front airbags (driver and passenger side) do not replace or substitute the seat belts but supplement them, and hence the seat belts must always be worn as provided by established legislation in most other parts of the world. In the case of low intensity head on collisions (in which the retaining action of the seat belts provides adequate protection), the airbags do not inflate. The airbag does not activate in the event of rear or side collisions, and it does not provide supplementary protection. Therefore non-activation of the airbags in these cases is not an indication of a system malfunction. Never remove the steering wheel! If necessary, this operation should only be performed by your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. Front and side airbags SERIOUS DANGER: the vehicle is fitted with an airbag on the passenger side. Do not allow infants or children to travel in the front passenger seat. Do not install an infant or child safety seat in the front passenger seat. If the passenger side airbag is deployed, serious injuries or death could result. The passenger airbag is designed to afford supplementary protection to a person wearing the seat belt. When fully inflated, it will fill most of the space between the passenger and the dashboard. Passenger's airbag (full size airbag) 33 2 34 2 Front and side airbags The vehicle is not provided with a manual deactivation switch for the passenger side airbag; it is prohibited to carry children on a rearward facing child-seat mounted on the passenger seat. This regulation is also indicated on the plates attached on the visors and inside the glove compartment. Rearward-mounting child seats must not be used on front passenger seats equipped with active airbags, as these could cause serious injury during inflation, even in minor collision. If the warning light comes on while driving (fault signal) stop the vehicle and contact the local Maserati Dealer to have the system checked. The plate on the right-hand sun visor, near the courtesy mirror, shows the instructions for the replacement of the airbag system. Contact the local Authorized Maserati Dealer to replace the system when the related expiry date approaches. No child seat can be installed in the rear, central seat. We recommend that you always carry children in the specific restraining systems installed on the rear out bound seats. In the event of a side impact, an electronic control unit processes the signals coming from a deceleration sensor and deploys the side airbags if necessary. – Side Bags housed in the front seats' backrests; this solution allows the airbag to be always on approximate position with respect to the occupant, regardless of the seat position. – Window bags housed behind the roof lateral panels and covered by special trim panels that do not interfere with the bags' unfolding downwards during inflation. This solution, designed to help protect the head region, offers passengers sitting in the front and in the rear appropiate protection in the case of a side impact, thanks to the large area covered by the bags. The lateral airbags are designed to enhance the protection offered to passengers travelling in the front seats in case of moderate to severe lateral collision. They consist of two types of instantaneous inflation bags: Front and rear lateral airbags In the case of low impact lateral collisions (for which the retaining action of the seat belts affords adequate protection), the airbags are not designed to inflate. It follows that the front airbags (on driver and passenger side) do not replace or substitute the seat belts but supplement them, and hence the seat belts must always be worn as provided by established legislation in most countries. WARNING: The electronic control unit provides for the activation of the pretensioners, front airbags or side airbags (front and rear) based on different criteria, according to the type of impact. The fact that one or more systems do not activate is not indicative of a system malfunction. The bags inflate instantaneously, acting as a protection between the occupants' body and the side of the vehicle. The bags deflate immediately afterwards. Front and side airbags WARNING: Airbag inflation releases a small amount of powder. This powder is not harmful and does not indicate the presence of fire; furthermore the surface of the deployed bag and the interior of the vehicle may be covered with a powdery residue: this powder may irritate skin and eyes. If contact occurs, wash with a pH neutral soap and water. WARNING: The front and/or lateral airbags may inflate if the vehicle suffers a violent impact beneath the car body, for example when mounting the pavement, colliding with steps or speed bumps, potholes etc. 35 2 36 2 Front and side airbags All testing, repairs and replacements of the airbag system must be done by a Maserati Service Network Center. In the event of a collision with consequent airbag inflation, contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer for replacement of the entire safety system, electronic control unit, seat belts, pretensioners, and to have the vehicle’s electrical system checked. WARNING: The airbag system has a service life of 10 years. Contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer when this period is near to expiration If the warning light switches on when the vehicle is running (indicating a fault), contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as possible to have the system checked. The electronic control unit activates the pretensioners and front/lateral airbags based on different criteria, according to the type of collision. The fact that one or more systems do not to activate is not indicative of a system malfunction. WARNING: If the vehicle is sold, the new owner must be informed of the aforesaid instructions for use warnings and he/she must also be provided with the "Owner's Manual". WARNING: In case of scrapping of the vehicle, contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer to have the system deactivated. Do not travel with objects in your lap, in front of your chest or especially with a pipe, pencil or other objects held in your mouth. In the event of a collision, the intervention of the airbag could result in serious injury. Do not apply stickers or other objects to the steering wheel or the passenger’s airbag compartment. Drive with both hands on the steering wheel rim, so that if the airbag inflates it can do so freely, without encountering obstacles which can cause serious injuries. Do not drive with your body curved forwards but keep the seatback upright, with your back fully against it. When the ignition key is turned to the MAR position, the warning light comes on, but it must switch off after approx. 5 seconds. If the warning light fails to come on at this time, or stays on, or lights up when driving, contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer immediately. General warnings If interventions are carried out on the electrical system incorrectly, the airbag could be activated, thereby causing injuries to anyone in the vicinity. If the vehicle has been the object of theft or attempted theft, if it has been vandalized or involved in flooding, contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer to have the airbag system checked. Note that with the ignition key inserted and turned to the MAR position, even with the engine switched off, the airbags can inflate even if the vehicle is stationary, if it is run into by another vehicle. Therefore, even with the vehicle stationary, children must be secured by the specific child restraint systems installed on the passenger seat. On the other hand, the airbags will not inflate in case of collision with the vehicle stationary and the key removed from the ignition block; failure of the airbags to inflate in these circumstances is not indicative of a system malfunction. Do not cover the front seatbacks with clothing or covers. Front and side airbags The airbags do not substitute the seat belts but afford supplementary protection. Moreover, since the front airbags do not intervene in the event of head-on collisions at low speeds, side impacts, rear bumps or roll-overs, in these cases passengers are protected by the seat belts only, that must always be fastened. Do not hang rigid objects onto the clothing hooks or onto the handholds. Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised steam (by hand or in the automatic seat wash stations). The airbags do not substitute the seat belts but afford supplementary protection. Moreover, in the event of head-on collisions at low speed, side impacts, rear bumps or roll-overs, the passengers are protected by the seat belts only, that must always be fastened. 37 2 38 2 MSP System A The vehicle is equipped with the MSP (Maserati Stability Program) yaw prevention monitoring system, encompassing all of the vehicle's control systems: ABS, EBD, ASR and MSR. The system is fitted with a unit that is designed to predict the vehicle's behavior accurately. The system is capable of detecting whether the driver is about to lose control of the vehicle. In this case, it can activate the brake calipers individually and the engine control, in order to create a torque sufficient to resist the vehicle's yawing movement. MSP System In the event of a fault, the system is automatically disabled and cannot be reactivated. This condition is signalled, while driving, by the amber warning light that comes on both on the instrument panel and on the multifunction display. On the latter, the warning light is accompanied by the message “MSP system failure”. When the engine is started, the system malfunction is indicated by the warning light switching on. Fault indicators The MSP system is activated automatically every time the engine is started, and it can be disengaged by pressing button A for approx. 2 seconds. Press button A again to reactivate the system. During all the system operating stages, the green warning light accompanied by the message “MSP system active” will be lit up on the display. Activation WARNING: Driving on parabolic curves will deactivate the system. WARNING: In low grip conditions (ice, snow, sand, etc.) it is advisable not to use the SPORT mode function, even with the MSP system active. WARNING: Make sure that the ignition key is turned to STOP if you have to tow the car with 2 wheels raised off the ground. Otherwise, with the MSP switched on, the respective control unit will store a malfunction, resulting in the warning lights coming on the instrument panel and on the display: this requires the intervention of your local Authorized Maserati Dealer to restore the system. WARNING: In the event of a fault with the MSP disabled, the vehicle will react as if it were not equipped with this system: have the system checked by your local Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as possible. The ASR system is designed to help prevent skidding of the driving wheels during acceleration by means of the engine control unit (spark advance delay, engine throttle opening reduction and fuel injection cut-out) and of the rear brakes. The ASR system enhances the vehicle stability and improves active safety while driving, especially under the following conditions: – internal wheel skidding on curves because of the dynamic load variations or excessive acceleration – excessive power transmitted to the wheels, also in relation to the road conditions – acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy roadbeds – loss of road grip on wet roads (aquaplaning). ASR system (electronic anti-skid device) In the event of a fault, the system is automatically disabled and cannot be reactivated. This condition is signalled, while driving, by the amber warning light, that comes on both on the instrument panel and on the multifunction display, accompanied by the message "ASR system failure. Fault indicators The ASR system is automatically activated every time the engine is started and can be cut-out by pressing button A for about 2 seconds. Press button A again to reactivate the system. During all the system operating stages, the green warning light, accompanied by the message “ASR system intervention” will be lit up on the display. Activation The ASR system works jointly with the electronic suspension adjusting system: under normal conditions (SPORT mode off), stability in low and medium grip conditions has priority, while with the SPORT mode active, the system favors traction, thereby optimising vehicle's performance. ASR system (electronic anti-skid device) WARNING: The maximum deceleration that can be obtained with the engine braking always depends on the tire grip on the roadbed. Snow or ice obviously reduce grip levels. The ASR system is also desined to controls the engine braking torque when the accelerator pedal is released under low grip conditions (snow, ice, etc.): in these conditions, in fact, the engine's high braking torque may cause instability of the vehicle. The system, using the same sensors as the ABS, detects the skidding arising on one or both of the driving wheels when the accelerator is released and opens the motor driven throttle for the engine supply system, thereby reducing the braking torque and restoring the driving wheels' maximum grip conditions. MSR function (engine braking torque adjustment) 39 2 40 2 ABS and EBD systems The vehicle is equipped with ABS (Antilock Brake System) and EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) systems which, by means of the ABS system sensors and the ECU, are designed to improve the braking system’s performance. In the event of an emergency stop or braking on slippery surfaces (e.g. snowy or icy roadbeds), the ABS, together with the standard braking system, allows the driver to apply maximum braking force without causing the wheels to lock and consequently losing control of the vehicle. The system is based on an electronic control unit that processes the signals coming from sensors fitted on the 4 wheels. When a wheel tends to lock, the sensor warns the unit which, in turn, request to an electro-hydraulic unit to intervene by modulating the pressure exerted on the brake; the driver will perceive a “pulsation” on the brake pedal which is completely normal. In the event of a failure, the system will be deactivated, but this will not affect the efficiency of the standard braking system. ABS and EBD systems The vehicles must be fitted with wheel rims, tires and brake pads of the type and make approved by the Manufacturer for the model concerned. The failure will be indicated through the lighting up of the red warning light with the letters ABS > on the instrument panel. In this case, we recommend you contact the nearest your local Authorized Maserati Dealer centre, which, thanks to the self-diagnostics system the vehicle is equipped with, should be able to quickly identify the problem immediately. The vehicle is equipped with Electronic Brakeforce Distributor (EBD). The warning lights > “BRAKE” comes when the engine is running to indicate a fault in the EBD system; in this case, sharp braking could lead to early locking of the rear wheels, and consequent possible skidding of the vehicle. Drive with the utmost care and immediately go to the nearest your local Authorized Maserati Dealer to have the system checked. Despite the fact that this device makes a considerable contribution to safety, it is still essential to drive particularly carefully, especially when the road surface is wet, covered with snow or ice. The warning light > usually comes on when the engine is running to indicate a fault in the ABS system only. In this case, the braking system is designed to will be still efficient, but it will not make use of the anti-locking device. Under these conditions, the EBD system efficiency can also be reduced. Drive with the utmost care to avoid abrupt braking and consult the nearest your local Authorized Maserati Dealer immediately. If the low brake fluid warning light BRAKE comes on, stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level immediately. If the fluid level is below the minimum notch, top up with the recommended fluid and contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer immediately to have the system checked. Brake fluid leaks impair the operation of the entire. 2 41 The maximum obtainable deceleration is always dependent on the grip between tire and road. With snowy or icy roadbeds, grip levels are obviously reduced and the braking distance is very high, even with the ABS system. ABS and EBD systems System performance in terms of active safety is not a reason for the driver to take unnecessary risks. The driving style must always be suited to weather conditions, range of visibility and road traffic conditions. 42 2 Tire pressure monitoring system (optional) The ECU processes this information and, via the CAN line, transmits a series of tire pressure data and system errors, if any, to the on-board instrument panel. The signal transmitted by the ECU activates some icons on the display. WARNING: The system can momentarily experience radio-electric interference emitted by devices using similar frequencies. The vehicle is equipped with a system that monitors the tire pressure by means of special sensors that are secured inside the wheel rims, in position with the inflation valve. These sensors transmit a signal that is detected by the aerials fastened on the car body, behind the fenders, and connected to the ECU. Tire pressure monitoring system (optional) A WARNING: The system stores the tire pressures as a reference rate, therefore tires must be inflated to the prescribed pressure. The system warns the driver that there is a drop in tire pressure. This warning does not exempt the driver from periodically checking the tires and from complying with the prescribed tire pressure levels. The system is equipped with a specific wiring that connects the aerials, the control unit and the calibration button to the vehicle's electrical system. After replacing or inflating one or more tires, the system must be calibrated once again. To calibrate the system keep button A, located on the inside roof, pressed down for a time ranging between 4 and 10 seconds. The system takes a maximum of 20 minutes to complete the calibration procedure with the vehicle in motion. A green symbol will appear on the display together with the message "Calibration started". If the user recalls the information page showing the pressure levels of each tire, dashes “–.–” will be viewed in the place of the values. System calibration B By pressing the specific "Mode" button B, (see page 69), the user can access the information page showing the pressure values for each tire. When indication by event occurs, the malfunction is viewed in the place of the information on tire pressure levels. Viewing messages on the display The malfunction is displayed for a time equal to its entire display cycle (20 seconds). When the display cycle ends, the tire pressure screen page becomes available again and the multi-function symbol indicating the malfunction is displayed in the specific area until the malfunction is rectified. Tire pressure monitoring system (optional) 43 2 44 2 Tire pressure monitoring system (optional) 2 When the on-board instrument panel receives a message from the tire pressure ECU indicating that one or more tires have pressure levels below the control threshold, screen pages 2 will alternate for 20 seconds on the display. After this interval, the system will display only the amber color warning light . After 10 minutes, the warning cycle displays screen pages 2 for other 5 seconds. Upon the following key-on, if the malfunction persists, the display will alternate, once again, between screen pages 2. By pressing the specific button for quick information display ("Mode" button pressed briefly), the user can access the information page (screen page 1), which displays the pressure levels for each tire. 1 Low pressure Normal conditions 3 It may happen that the system does not know what wheel is originating the malfunction indication and therefore is not capable of specifying the wheel involved. In this case, screen pages 3 will alternate on the display for 20 seconds. Subsequently, the amber color symbol will be displayed in the area dedicated to the warning lights, until the correct situation is restored. 4 When the tire pressure ECU informs the on-board control panel that the pressure level of one or more tires is below the alarm threshold, screen pages 4 will alternate on the display. The malfunction is displayed following the same logic as for the other malfunctions with hw priority level, until the correct situation is restored and the system is calibrated again, as required by the system itself. Tire punctures 5 It may happen that the system does not know what wheel is originating the malfunction indication and therefore is not capable of specifying the wheel involved. In this case, screen pages 5 will alternate on the display. Subsequently, the red color symbol will be displayed in the area dedicated to the warning lights, until the correct situation is restored. 6 Tire pressure monitoring system (optional) If the vehicle is equipped with Run Flat type tires, in the event of a tire puncture screen pages 6 will alternate on the display for 20 seconds. The system calculates the residual tire life in miles (or km) and repeats the display cycle a first time after 31 mi (50 km) and a second time after 62 mi (100 km) driving. “Run Flat” tire puncture 45 2 46 2 Tire pressure monitoring system (optional) 7 During the “tire punctured” condition, if more than 75 mi (120 km) are traveled or if the vehicle speed exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h), screen pages 7 or 8, respectively, are displayed according to the above described logic. 8 If another tire is punctured, the system calculates (without displaying it) the updated value of the miles (km) that can still be driven, depending on the distance covered from the previous puncture, and displays screen pages 9 alternately. If in the meantime the control panel is switched off, the next time the key is turned to ON, the screen page indicating that the system is not calibrated will be displayed. 9 If the driver presses the MODE button with "Escape" function, with a tire punctured and the vehicle not running at the max. speed - provided the tires are still in the condition to continue driving - the summary symbol will be displayed in the dedicated warning light area, until the correct condition is restored and after subsequent calibration requested by the system. 10 It may occur that the system does not know which wheel is signaling the fault and it is hence unable to display it: screen pages 10 will alternately appear on the display for 20 seconds. The system calculates the residual tire life and repeats the display cycle a first time after 31 mi (50 km) and a second time after 62 mi (100 km) driving. It also monitors that the max. miles (km) driven or the permitted speed is not exceeded in these conditions. 11 If the system has not been calibrated or following a tire replacement, screen pages 11 will alternate on the display. Subsequently, the screen page with the icon symbol will be displayed once again in the area dedicated to the warning lights. The system can be calibrated by means of the specific button (see page 42). System not calibrated 12 Tire pressure monitoring system (optional) Screen pages 12 alternate in the following cases: • malfunction in the circuit and/or wiring leading to the ECU; • no signal reception by one or more sensors due to malfunction, breakage or flat battery; • ECU malfunction. The display sequence follows the usual logic of malfunctions. Therefore, after 10 seconds, the symbol will appear in the dedicated area. Tire pressure monitoring system failure 47 2 48 2 Tire pressure monitoring system (optional) 14 After Key-on, in the case that the system has been deactivated by means of the diagnosis tester, screen page 14 will appear for several seconds. When one of the following conditions arises: • excessively high temperature; • during the first calibration procedure; screen page 13 will appear. 13 System not active System temporarily not active The driver is fully responsible for parking and other potentially dangerous manoeuvres. The system has actually been designed only as a supplementary aid during parking manoeuvers, since it helps the driver to detect obstacles outside his/her field of vision. During parking maneuvers, the parking sensors are designed to provide the driver with information on the distance between obstacles found in front or behind the vehicle. The driver is informed of the presence and of the distance of any obstacle by means of acoustic signals (beeps). By supplementing his/her direct visual information with that provided by the system's acoustic signals, the driver can avoid potential collisions. Parking sensors (optional) The front and rear sensors for the parking system are housed in the bumper. The rear sensors are activated automatically with the key turned to MAR, when the reverse gear is engaged, whilst the front sensors can be activated by pressing button A on the dashboard, on the left of the steering wheel. When the front sensors are active, the button LED turns on. To cut out the sensors, press button A once again. By disengaging the reverse gear, the rear sensors will deactivate, while the front sensors will remain active until a speed of approx. 9.5 mph (15 km/h) is exceeded. When the sensors are activated, the system begins to beep as soon as an obstacle is detected, and the tone frequency increases as the vehicle approaches the obstacle. When the obstacle is located at a distance of less than 12 in (30 cm), the beep is continuous. The signal stops immediately if the distance from the obstacle increases. The tone cycle is constant if the distance measured by the central sensors remains unaltered, while if this occurs with the side sensors, the signal stops after approximately 3 seconds, to prevent for example continuous beeps in the event of maneuvers alongside walls. Parking sensors (optional) A WARNING: Should you need to repaint the bumper or in case of paint touchups in the sensors' area, please contact exclusively your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. Incorrect painting/ touch-ups could jeopardize the parking sensors' operation. For the system to operate correctly, the sensors positioned on the bumper must be kept clean (remove any mud, dirt, snow or ice). To measure the distance from the obstacles, the system uses 4 sensors fitted in the front bumper and 4 sensors fitted in the rear one. Sensors 49 2 50 2 Parking sensors (optional) WARNING: 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 with car shampoo added. In car-washes which use steam jet or high pressure cleaning machines, keep the nozzle at least 4 in. (10 cm) away from the sensors. The sensors allow the system to monitor the front and rear of the vehicle. In fact, their position covers the central and lateral zones at the front and at the rear of the vehicle. Sensor range If the obstacle is located in the central area, this is detected at distances of less than 35 in. (0.9 m) (front) and 59 in. (1.50 m) (rear). If the obstacle is located in a lateral position, it will be detected at distances of less than 24 in (0.6 m). The ECU checks all of the system components every time the ignition key is turned to MAR. The sensors and the respective electric connections are then constantly monitored throughout the the system operation. The failure of the parking system sensors is indicated by the symbol that switches on on the multi-function display accompanied by the message "Parking Sensors Failure". In the event of a failure signal, stop the vehicle and turn the ignition key to the Stop position. Try to clean the sensors and make sure that you are not near ultrasound emitting sources (e.g. truck pneumatic brakes or pneumatic hammers). If the cause that originated the malfunction has been removed by turning the key back to MAR the system will start working fully efficiently once again and the failure symbol on the multi-function display with the relative message will turn off. If, instead, the warning light remains lit, contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer to have the system checked, even if it is still working. Failure indicators WARNING: The signals transmitted by the sensors can also be altered by damage to the sensors or by dirt, snow or ice on the latter or even by ultrasound systems (e.g. pneumatic truck brakes or pneumatic hammers) in the vicinity. WARNING: During parking manoeuvres, always take the utmost care over obstacles that could be located above or underneath the sensors. In fact, in certain circumstances, objects located near the rear of the vehicle are not detected by the system and therefore could damage the vehicle or be damaged themselves. As a matter of fact, if the failure detected by the ECU does not jeopardize its operation, the system will continue working but the malfunction will be stored so as to be checked by your local Authorized Maserati Dealer upon a subsequent inspection. Parking sensors (optional) The driver is fully responsible for parking and other potentially dangerous maneuvers. During these maneuvers, always make sure there are no people (especially children) or animals in the maneuvering area. The parking sensors must be considered an aid for the driver who, in any case, must never take less care during potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even if they are carried out at low speeds. 51 2 52 2 Fuel cut-out inertia switch A The vehicle is equipped with a safety switch which is designed to intervene in the event of a collision, cutting off the fuel supply and consequently causing the engine to stop. It also prevents fuel leakage if the fuel lines are damaged during the accident. The intervention of the safety switch is indicated by the warning light coming up on the instrument panel. The switch is positioned underneath the front left-hand seat. Fuel cut-out inertia switch The activation of the inertia switch results in all the doors and the luggage compartment unlocking and in the internal dome lamp and the four direction indicators switching on. After impact, if you smell fuel or note any leakage from the fuel supply system, do not reactivate the switch to help prevent any risk of fire. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position. Check that there is no leakage from the fuel system. If no leaks are found, reset the inertia switch which stops the fuel pump operation, by pressing button A on the switch. Turn the ignition key to the MAR position, wait a few seconds and then move it to the ACC. position. Check that the warning light on the instrument panel is switched off. Check once again that there are no fuel leaks. Resetting the switch Dashboard Instrument panel Indicators and warning lights Instruments and gauges Controls Internal outfits Instruments and controls 54 60 61 67 72 78 53 3 54 3 Dashboard 32 34 33 1 2 31 30 Dashboard 3 4 29 5 7 8 27 28 27 6 9 36 26 25 21 20 24 23 22 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 16 17 18 19 37 35 3 2 1 12) Central air-conditioning and heating system vents and 25) Handbrake lever 26) Ignition/steering lock switch 24) Joystick for shifting to reverse gears 37) Home link 23) Hazard button 11) Side buttons, to the left of the Multi Media System Display 1st 35) Roof controls 36) Front dome lamp Dashboard 34) Internal door opening handle 21) Multi Media System Controls 22) Air conditioning and heating system controls 9) UP-gearshift lever 10) Controls to the right of the steering wheel 32) Controls on driver's door 33) External rear-view mirror controls 20) Multi Media System Display 18) Glove compartment 19) Passenger’s airbag 8) Windshield/headlight wiper/washer control lever 7) Driver’s airbag and horn 31) Controls to the left of the steering wheel 16) Side buttons, to the right of the Multi Media System Display 4) DOWN-gearshift lever 17) Glove compartment opening button 28) CD-changer compartment 29) Steering wheel height and depth adjustment control 30) Engine compartment lid opening lever 14) Sun radiation sensor 15) Clock 2) Side windows vents 3) Speaker 5) Cruise Control, Direction indicators control lever 6) Instrument panel 27) Multi Media System Controls repeated on the steering wheel 13) Upper air conditioning and heating system vent 1) Air conditioning and heating system vents 55 3 56 3 Dashboard B C A D D - Trip and odometer reset control. D C B A F E D C B A D - Calling the telephone number set; accepting an incoming telephone call; ending a telephone call in progress by keeping the "refuse incoming call" button pressed down. C - Activates the guiding voice during the trip navigation, and shows the information pertaining to the navigation session. C - Low grip function button D - MSP System deactivation button E - Door lock/unlock button F - Sunshade raising/lowering button. B - Decreases the sound volume. B - SPORT mode button B - Instrument panel brightness increase C - Instrument panel brightness decrease Ref. 27 Multi Media System Controls repeated on the steering wheel A - Increases the sound volume. Ref. 11 and 16 Side buttons on the Multi Media System display A - gearbox deactivation button Ref.10 Controls to the right of the steering wheel A - Audio Pilot Sensor (see page 136) H G F E E - Radio mode: search for the first tunable station with a higher frequency; CD mode: next track selection. F - Radio mode: search for the first tunable station with a lower frequency; CD mode: previous track selection. G - Operating mode selection: FM, FM TS, AM, AM TS, CD-C. H - Mute function on/off. J K I K - Displaying the navigation maps I - Radio mode: recalling of stored stations in increasing order; CD mode: next CD selection; Telephone mode: selection of menu functions up. J - Radio mode: recalling of stored stations in decreasing order; CD mode: last CD selection; Telephone mode: selection of menu functions down. Dashboard Ref. 29 Steering wheel height and depth adjustment control 57 3 58 3 Dashboard A B C D E E - Front parking sensors activation. A B C D E F G G - External rear-view mirror adjustment control. D - Rear right-hand power window control E - Front left-hand power window control F - Front right-hand power window control C - Rear left-hand power window control B - EASY ENTRY activation/ deactivation B - Fuel tank flap opening button C - Luggage compartment lid opening button D - Rear central headrest tilting button Ref. 33 Controls on driver's door A - Rear power windows lock/unlock button Ref. 32 Controls to the left of the steering wheel A - Light switch A B B - Sunshade raising/lowering buttons Rear tunnel controls A - Door lock/unlock buttons B A B - Side vents on pillars Rear vents A - Central vents on tunnel E A B C D E - Sunroof opening/closing control C - Telephone handsfree microphone D - Tire pressure calibration control B - Alarm system anti-lift feature cutout Ref. 36 Roof controls A - Alarm system motion sensors cutout F G H - RH side light switch. F - LH side light switch G - Central light switch Dashboard H Ref. 37 Controls on front dome lamp fixture 59 3 60 3 Instrument panel 1 2 3 5) Coolant temperature gauge and high temperature warning light 1) Fuel level gauge and low fuel warning light 2) Speedometer with total and trip odometer 3) Display 4) Tachometer Instrument panel 4 5 With the key removed, this indicates the parking lights are turned on. Parking lights When the high beams are turned on or flashing. High beams This switches on when the position lights, low beams or parking lights are turned on. Position lights/low beams When the fog lights are turned on. Fog lights When the rear fog lights are turned on. Rear fog lights Indicators and warning lights Under normal conditions, this warning light should switch on when the ignition key is turned to the MAR position, and should turn off 18 seconds after engine starts. This will show that the warning light is working properly. If the warning light remains on or switches on while driving, it indicates that 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. In these conditions you can drive slowly without demanding engine performance or high speeds. Prolonged use of the vehicle when the warning light is on can cause damages. For this reason, you should contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as possible. The warning light will go out if the problem disappears. Engine diagnosis system failure (OBDII) If there is a fault in the recharging system. When the battery is insufficiently charged or overcharged (flashing). Alternator failure (*) Indicators and warning lights Under normal conditions, the warning light should switch on when the ignition key is turned to the MAR position and switch off as soon as the engine is started. If the warning light remains on or turns on while driving, this indicates a too low engine oil pressure. In this case, turn the engine off immediately and carry out the necessary checks. If the problem persists, contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. Low oil pressure (*) If the failure still permits it, free the road and contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. Flashing warning light: low pressure in the system. DuoSelect gearbox failure (*) WARNING: When the ignition key is turned to the MAR position, if the warning light U does not switch on or if it switches on while driving, contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as possible. The error will be stored by the system in any case. 61 3 62 3 Indicators and warning lights This switches on when the ABS system is inefficient. The normal brake system remains operational, but it is advisable to contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as possible. Defective wheel anti-lock system (ABS) (*) If the warning light comes on while driving, check the brake fluid level immediately. If the fluid level is below the minimum level there could be a leakage in the circuit: in this case, contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer before continuing your trip. This switches on when the brake fluid level drops below the minimum level. The operation of the warning light can be checked by pressing the button on the brake fluid tank cap located in the engine compartment. Low brake fluid warning light (*) If the warning light stays on or if it does not come on, or if it comes on while driving, stop immediately and consult your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. Turning the key to MAR, the light comes on but it should go out after a few seconds with the engine running. This turns on to indicate that the pre-tensioner and/or airbag system is/are inefficient. Airbag/pre-tensioner failure (*) This switches on when the driver’s seat belt is not fastened or fastened improperly. A buzzer is also activated for approximately 8 seconds when the light is on. Seat belts (*) – Permanently lit - key code not acknowledged. To start the engine, follow the emergency starting procedure as specified in the section "In an emergency", after having attempted to start it with other keys. – Flashing light - vehicle not protected by the Maserati CODE system. The engine can, however, be started but contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as possible since the vehicle is not protected against theft attempts. – One flash - key code acknowledged. The engine can be started. When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on in three different ways: Maserati CODE (*) (*) (*) Viewed on the display as well This indicates a malfunction or the deactivation of the MSP system. MSP system failure This indicates that the handbrake system is inefficient. Handbrake failure The warning light comes on when the handbrake is operated. Handbrake engaged (*) This lights up when the front brake pads have reached the wear limit. Contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. Brake pads worn (*) This lights up when the lefthand direction indicators or the hazard lights are turned on. Left-hand direction indicators This lights up when the righthand direction indicators or the hazard lights are turned on. Right-hand direction indicators Indicators and warning lights 63 3 64 3 Indicators and warning lights This indicates that the constant speed regulator, Cruise Control is active. Cruise Control This signals a low level of washer fluid in the windscreen washer tank. Windshield washer fluid After impact, if fuel is smelt or leakage is noted from the fuel system, do not reactivate the switch in order to help prevent the risk of fire. This switches on when a collision triggers the inertia switch, thus cutting off the fuel supply. Inertia switch, fuel cutout enabled Warning lights on the display Too high catalytic converter temperature This warning light starts flashing or comes on permanently when engine failure results in high exhaust system temperature. sensor. This switches on in the case of a failure of the twilight Twilight sensor failure This switches on in the case of a system failure or burningout of the stop lights bulb. Stop lights failure This switches on in the case of a system failure or burning-out of the number plate lights bulb. License plate lights failure This switches on in the case of a system failure or burningout of the bulbs for the position, direction indicators or rear fog lights. Lights failure Maserati declines all responsibility for whatever damage deriving from non compliance with the above mentioned warnings. WARNING: If the light turns on permanently 3 times the engine will stop. Will be possible to restart only by keyoff - key-on and recarsi lentamente in officina. IF THE WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON PERMANENTLY: the catalytic converter temperature is at a dangerous level and the catalytic converters themselves may be damaged. Slow down immediately until it turns off, and slowly drive to the nearest service centre. IF THE WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING: the catalytic converters' temperature is too high. Slow down immediately until the warning light goes out. This lights up when the EBD system is inefficient. In this case, abrupt braking can cause early locking of the rear wheels and possible side skidding of the vehicle. Drive with the utmost care and consult your local Authorized Maserati Dealer immediately. Electronic Brakeforce Distributor (EBD) warning light The red icon indicates that the DuoSelect gearbox oil level is too low. Stop driving and contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer to have the vehicle checked over. DuoSelect gearbox oil level This indicates a fault in the power steering system. Slowly drive to the nearest Maserati Service Centre paying attention to stiffening of the steering. Power steering failure This indicates a failure in the parking sensors system. Parking sensors failure This indicates that the rain sensor is faulty. Contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. Rain sensor failure This indicates that the ASR system has tripped. ASR system activation This indicates the deactivation or failure of the ASR system. In the event of a failure, contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. ASR system failure This indicates that the automatic system for aiming the headlights is faulty. Headlight aiming system failure Indicators and warning lights This indicates a malfunction. The degree of the latter is specified in the relative text. Generic failure 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 dragged or hit by it. This indicates a failure in the windows’ finger-trap prevention system. Finger-trap prevention system failure system. Slowly drive to the nearest Maserati Service Centre paying attention to stiffening of the steering. When driving, it indicates a malfunction in the suspension Shock absorber failure 65 3 66 3 Indicators and warning lights WARNING: Before driving off, close any open or not properly closed doors and lids. This indicates that the doors or lids are open or improperly closed: the part not closed is highlighted in red. Doors and lids open When the icon is red, stop the vehicle and contact your local Maserati Dealer. If Run Flat tires are fitted on the vehicle, drive slowly to the nearest Maserati Service Centre. This warning light is connected to the tire pressure monitoring system (see page 42). Tire pressure This indicates that the MSP system has tripped. MSP system activation This indicates the deactivation or failure of the MSP system. MSP system failure WARNING: The "SPORT" mode changes the vehicle driving features. the vehicle to the "SPORT" mode is pressed. SPORT When the button that sets Vehicle “SPORT” setting Do not activate the "SPORT" mode in this situation. This switches on when the outside temperature is 37,4° F (3° C) or lower, in order to indicate the risk of icy roadbed. Under such conditions, drive carefully and slow down as the grip of the tires will prove to be markedly reduced. Ice hazard Automatic gearbox Scheduled maintenance This indicates that one or more seats are being heated. Seat heating This indicates that the low grip function is active Depending on the accompanying message, this indicates that service schedule deadlines are either approaching or due on that day. Upon reaching a deadline, contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. ICE "Low grip" function This indicates that the automatic gearbox feature is active. AUTO setting 1 – Fuel level gauge Instruments and gauges It indicates the engine's r.p.m. Correct driving allows the driver to achieve proper engine performance, without the need of over-revving. It indicates the vehicle speed. The gauge starts providing data when 2.5 mph (4 km/h) are exceeded. The lighting up of the warning light inside the gauge indicates that there are approx. 3.7 Us. gal (14 litres) of fuel in the tank. 4 – Tachometer 2 – Tachometer Instruments and gauges 67 3 68 3 Instruments and gauges AIR BAG Incorporated in the instrument panel, it performs the following functions: It indicates the temperature of the coolant. If the needle indicates high temperatures and at the same time the warning light switches on, stop the vehicle immediately and have the cooling system checked by your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. G F E A H D C B C - Gear engaged D - Driving mode – it provides general information while driving; – it signals of any failures and warnings; The user can interact with the system by setting the parameters for the information that can be recalled. The screen page appearing on the display following the initial check cycle, in normal working conditions, contains the following information: A - Date B - Time 3 – Display 5 - Coolant temperature gauge From the set-up menu in the Multi Media System, the user can also choose to have the information displayed for the Audio, Navigator and Telephone repeated on the dashboard. For the relevant procedures and instructions, see the “Multi Media System” manual. H - Outside temperature E - Total odometer, F - Trip odometer A, B or vehicle speed repetition. G - Other symbols that may be displayed in icon form J L K Each of these has a 10-second timing, after which the non-flashing information previously viewed is restored. – Tire pressure – Option Selection. – Trip A – Trip B MODE The screen page activation and setting is controlled by pressing the MODE (J), “+” (K) and “-” (L) buttons. Pressing the MODE button briefly will switch to the following screens in sequence: Controls “+ “ and “-” By means of the “+ “(K) and “-” (L) buttons, the user can adjust the instrument panel brightness. When the "Option Selection" screen page is viewed, these buttons can be used to select, choosing between Trip Odometer A and Trip Odometer B, the information to be repeated on the display. In fact, by selecting , Odo A or Odo B, with the MODE (J) button and then pressing buttons “+ “ and “-”, the user will display the trip information selected (flashing) alternately. Pressing the MODE button for more than 2 seconds the user will select the Trip Odometer information currently displayed, or the Trip Odometer A if the tachometric repetition is active. This piece of information will flash for 10 seconds, after which the nonflashing information previously viewed is restored. Instruments and gauges Setting the date The date can be set by means of the set up menu of the Multi Media System (see Multi Media System Manual). Trip Odometer reset In all these cases, and before the 10 seconds are up, pressing the MODE (J) button briefly (less than 2 seconds) will result in the trip information relating to the flashing Odometer (A or B) being reset. 69 3 70 3 Instruments and gauges – fuel range (km - miles) The unit of measurement can be set via the set up menu of the Multi Media System. – average fuel consumption (km/L – mpg) – average travelling speed (km/h mph) – trip time (hh:mm) 1 – system not active (if it is disabled by the diagnostics system) – system not calibrated (e.g., a tire was replaced) – system failure – system temporarily not active (es. external radio interference) – furthermore, the system acknowledges the following conditions: If the vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system (optional), pressing the MODE (J) button the user will display information about the "Tire Pressure". This screen page is displayed for 10 seconds and, in normal conditions, it will appear as shown in figure 1 The Trip screen page is recalled by pressing the MODE (J) button. Each TRIP screen page (A or B) is timed, i.e., it is displayed for a maximum of 10 seconds, after which the screen previously active is restored. When the TRIP A or TRIP B feature is active, the following information is viewed on the display: – travelled distance (km - miles) Tire pressure screen page TRIP screen page M The system can be calibrated by pressing button M, on the front dome light fixture. The initialisation of the procedure is indicated on the display by the message “Calibration started”. For more information, please see the “Tire pressure monitoring system” chapter on page 42. – low pressure or puncture in unidentified tire. – low pressure or puncture in front LH, front RH tires or rear LH and rear RH tires – Time mode: choose between the 012 hour or 0-24 hour format; – Date: day/month/year or month/day/ year format; – Language: Italian, German, English (metric or imperial), Spanish, French, Dutch, U.S. English (metric or not metric). – Clock: time setting; – Twilight Sensor's sensing range: 3 setting levels; By accessing the on-board Computer mode (TRIP) the user can set the vehicle configuration. The settable parameters are the following: Multi Media System set-up menu – Repetition of instrument panel information on the display: repetition enabled/disabled; 3 71 For more information, please see the “Multi Media System” manual. Instruments and gauges • door and luggage compartment locking upon exceeding 12.5 mph (20 km/h); • only front driver's door unlocked or all doors unlocked; • luggage compartment lid unlocked together with the doors. – Easy Entry/Exit: feature enabled. – Unit of measurement: choose between the following units of measurement: • temperature: ˚C, ˚F; • distance: km, miles; • consumption: litres/100km, km/litre, mpgUK; mpgUS; • tire pressure: bar - psi – Door unlock: sets the following functions: – Warning buzzer volume: Buzzer volume setting; 72 3 Controls A Pressing the horn symbol A, the horn is activated. Horn Controls B WARNING: When the hazard warning lights are activated, the direction indicators control is disabled. Press button B to turn on the hazard warning lights. Their operation is independent of the ignition key position. Press the button again to turn them off. When these lights are on, the direction indicators, the related warning lights on the instrument panel and the button are flashing. Hazard warning lights behind. C D Do not use the rear fog lights in normal visibility conditions to avoid dazzling vehicles Press button D to switch on the rear fog lights. They only work with the front fog lights or low beams on. The LED on the pushbutton switches on when the lights are on. Rear fog lights Press button C to switch on the front fog lights. They only work with the position lights or low beams on. The LED on the button switches on when the lights are on. Front fog lights Controls to the left of the steering wheel F Press button F to open the fuel tank flap on the rear right-hand side of the vehicle. This button can be operated only when the ignition key is removed or in the STOP position. Press button E to open the luggage compartment lid. This can be operated only with the ignition key removed or turned to STOP and ACC. Vehicles are also equipped with a lever inside the luggage compartment, which permits opening from the inside. E Opening the fuel tank flap Opening the luggage compartment G Controls Before tilting the headrest, always check that the passengers are not exposed to the risk of injury both by the moving headrest and by personal objects hit by it. Press button G to tilt the rear central headrest. The headrest can be then repositioned manually. Rear central headrest tilting 73 3 74 3 Controls H The front parking sensors can be deactivated by pressing button H. When these sensors are cut-out, the LED on the button turns on. To reactivate the sensors, press button H again. Deactivation the front parking sensors K J With the external lights turned on, press button J or K to increase or decrease the brightness for the instruments and gauges. Setting the instruments and gauges' brightness Instrument panel display controls (see page 69). Controls to the right of the steering wheel L M The sensor M detects the surrounding noise and consequently adjusts the stereo equalizer (see page 136). Audio Pilot Sensor Pressing button L will select the screen pages to be viewed on the instrument panel display. Mode O N Buttons N and O, on the front and rear dashboards, control the locking and unlocking of the lock sets respectively. Lock set release and locking Side buttons on the Multi Media System display Q P WARNING: If, within a time period of 25 seconds, the sunshades are raised and lowered at least 4 times, the relative control will disable them for 30 seconds. Before disabling the sunshade, the system will complete the movement in progress. The last movement accepted will be opposite to the starting movement. WARNING: If the sunshade guide needs to be cleaned with solvents, it must then be greased in the area where the sunshade slides using Teflon based grease. Press button P to raise the sunshade and button Q to lower it. The buttons are found both on the front and on the rear dashboard. Sunshade movement R Controls This is activated pressing switch R, pressing the switch again will deactivate it. The word AUTO will light up on the display (see chapter “DuoSelect” on page 142). DuoSelect Control WARNING: Before activating the sunshade, make sure that there are no objects that may interfere with its travel. 75 3 76 3 Controls T Button T selects the SPORT mode, which sets suspensions, traction control and the "DuoSelect" gearbox feature for a racing style driving. Please notice that selecting the SPORT mode will decrease driving comfort markedly. Especially in city traffic and on uneven road surfaces. This mode can be used on particularly slippery roadbeds (snow, ice) and it is activated/deactivated by pressing switch S. When the function is active, the word ICE lights up on the display (see chapter “Other system functions” on page 147). S SPORT setting Low grip U The MSP system is designed to activate automatically every time the engine is started. It is possible to disconnect or reconnect the system while driving by pressing button U. To avoid deactivating the system inadvertently, the button must be pressed for about 2 seconds to turn the MSP system off. When the system is deactivated, the amber warning light on the instrument panel lights up (see chapter “MSP System” on page 38). MSP System V W X Pressing button W will deactivate the anti-lift alarm system. When this function is deactivated, the led on the button will flash for 3 seconds and then turn off. Deactivating the anti-lift alarm system Pressing button V will deactivate the alarm motion sensing system. When this function is deactivated, the LED on the button will flash for 3 seconds and then will turn off. Deactivating the alarm system motion sensors Roof controls To calibrate the system, with the ignition key in position MAR, press button X for a time ranging from 4 to 10 seconds. The system will take a maximum of 20 minutes to complete the calibration procedure with the vehicle in motion. The detected situation will then be shown on the display. For further information, see the “Tire pressure monitoring system” on page 42. Tire calibration button Controls 77 3 78 3 Internal outfits A WARNING: In the event of rain, always close the sunroof to prevent the water from staining the fabric/leather upholstery. The sunroof is electrically controlled and can only be operated with the ignition key in the MAR position. It can slide lengthways and be raised at the rear (tilting). The sunroof is equipped with a fingertrap prevention system designed to controls lengthways sliding when the roof is being closed or tilted. If an obstacle interferes with the roof travel during the closing stage, the sunroof stops and reverses its travel a short way back. Sunroof (optional) Internal outfits WARNING: Do not open the sunroof if there is ice on it: risk of damage. Improper use of the sunroof can however be dangerous, even if the finger-trap prevention system is fitted. Before and during the sunroof operation, always make sure that passengers are not exposed to the risk of injuries caused both by the moving roof and by personal objects dragged or hit by the sunroof itself. When you exit the vehicle, always remove the ignition key to avoid that the sunroof if operated inadvertently, becomes a danger for passengers remaining onboard. WARNING: If the guide needs to be cleaned with solvents, the mechanisms, Bowden cables and sliding parts, such as the water channel slide, must be then greased. The selector switch A controls all the roof's movements. There are 6 positions to open the sliding roof lengthways and 3 three positions for the tilted opening. When the selector switch position has been chosen, the sunroof moves until it stops automatically in the position chosen. Upon opening the sunroof a front flap rises automatically in order to deviate the air flow. Opening and closing – the sunroof will start moving, running a complete opening and closing cycle and stopping in the closed position: always keep the selector switch pressed during this stage – release the selector waiting at least 2 seconds after the roof has stopped. The system will start working normally once again. If this is not the case, contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer. If the operation is interrupted before its completion, repeat the procedure from the beginning. Periodically check that the water draining holes in the roof compartment are not clogged. – within 5 seconds, press and keep the selector switch pressed again Following the battery disconnection or the replacement of a specific fuse, the finger-trap prevention system must be initialized proceeding as follows: – rotate selector switch A anticlockwise until reaching the limit position, that is the maximum tilt position. – keep the selector switch pressed down after the sunroof has stopped. – release the selector switch System initialization D C B D The dome light includes a central light and two reading lights. The central light, which turns on automatically when one of the doors is opened and turns off following the door closing (timed switching off) may be switched on manually by pressing button B. The reading lights are controlled by the respective buttons C. If they are turned on pressing the button, both the central and reading lights will remain on for about 15 minutes after turning the engine off, and then will turn off. When the exterior lights are switched on, the two night LEDs D light up. Front dome light Internal outfits Opening one or more doors, the front and rear dome lights will turn on for approx. 3 minutes. If the door is closed before this time has elapsed, the lights will switch off after about 10 seconds. Upon removing the key from the switch and activating the centralized door lock with the remote control, the dome lamps turn on for about 10 seconds. In the event of a collision causing the inertia switch to turn on, the dome lights switch on automatically for approx. 15 minutes. 79 3 80 3 Internal outfits G F E F G H I J This system allows you to control automatic gate and garage door opening devices, as well as lighting or alarm systems from inside the vehicle. Programmable directly on the transmitting station by means of the original remote controls for the devices to be controlled, it adapts to the existing systems. The control and programming panel is composed of three keys: H, I, J and a LED K. The dome light includes a central light and two reading lights. The central light, which turns on automatically when one of the doors is opened and turns off following the door closing (timed switching off) may be switched on manually by pressing button E. The reading lights are controlled by the respective buttons F. If they are turned on pressing the button, the reading light will remain on for about 15 minutes after turning the engine off, and then will turn off. When the exterior lights are switched on, the two night LEDs G light up. K Home link Rear dome light To program the other keys, repeat the operations skipping the first three steps. – successful programming is signaled by the LED K flashing faster – release the keys. – release the keys; – hold the remote control for the device to be controlled close to the Home Link control panel (12 in); – simultaneously press and hold down the key of the hand-held remote control and one of the three Home Link keys H, I or J; – after about 20 seconds, the LED K starts flashing; – Press and hold down the keys H and J; Programming – holding the dedicated Home Link key pressed down, the LED K briefly flashes fast and then stays on for 2 seconds; this sequence is repeated for about 20 seconds. – despite the Home Link programming procedure having been carried out correctly, the Home Link function does not activate the device; – consulting the instruction manual provided with the device to be controlled; The devices controlled via the Home Link function can, in any case, still be activated from the original remote controls. Should the thus programmed Home Link not activate the system to be controlled, it may be that the latter is controlled by a remote control with an alternate code. An alternate activation code can be recognized in the following ways: – When the signal of the device to be activated reaches its operating range, press the dedicated Home Link key. – The LED K remains on while the signal is being transmitted. Use – Press it a second time; when it is released the operation should be completed. For some types of motors, the key might have to be pressed a third time. WARNING: Normally, after this operation you have 30 seconds to start the next one. – Briefly press the Home Link key you have chosen to control the device (H, I, J). – Press the key and, in normal conditions, a LED will come on. – Locate the specific setting key by consulting the user manual of the system to be controlled. This is normally located on the motor which drives the device. Programming for devices controlled by alternate code Internal outfits – release both keys. The system previously programmed on Home Link has thus been replaced with the new programming and is ready to be used. This operation has no impact on the other Home Link keys. – successful programming is signaled by the LED K flashing faster; – press and hold down the original remote control key; – hold the original remote control of the device to be controlled close to the Home Link control panel (12 in); – after about 20 seconds, the LED K starts flashing; keep the key pressed down; – press and hold down the Home Link key selected; If you want to program activation of a new system on an already used Home Link key, proceed as follows: Reprogramming a single key 81 3 82 3 Internal outfits WARNING: It is advisable to carry out the Home Link deletion procedure when selling the vehicle. – release the keys. – after about 20 seconds, the LED K starts flashing; Unlike programming which is done for each individual key, deletion is done for all three keys simultaneously. To delete proceed as follows: – press and hold down the keys H and J; Deleting the programmed keys L They can be folded to the front and to the side of the vehicle. To move the visor to the sides, lower and release it from the catch L. By lowering the visor on the passenger's side you can access the courtesy mirror with incorporated light; the latter switches on automatically (with the ignition key in the MAR position) raising the mirror protective cover. Before raising the visor, close the mirror cover. Sun visors The clock is adjusted automatically by setting the time with the Multi Media System. The clock lights up when the external lights are turned on. Clock WARNING: Before activating the sunshade, make sure that there are no objects that may interfere with its travel. The electrical sun shade works with the ignition key in the MAR position. The switch buttons are located both on the front and on the rear dashboard. Rear window sunshade M N N M WARNING: If, within a time period of 25 seconds, the sunshades are raised and lowered at least 4 times, the relative control will disable them for 30 seconds. Before disabling the sunshade, the system will complete the movement in progress. The last movement accepted will be opposite to the starting movement. WARNING: If the sunshade guide needs to be cleaned with solvents, it must then be greased in the area where the sunshade slides using Teflon based grease. Press button M to raise the sunshade and button N to lower it. P Internal outfits O P Housed on the rear doors, they wind up automatically. To pull out the sunshade, pull on the grip O and latch it into the catches P located on the top edge of the door. Rear door sunshades 83 3 84 3 Internal outfits Q The cigarette lighter reaches high temperatures. Handle it carefully and do not allow children to use it: risk of fire and burns! WARNING: Always make sure that the cigarette lighter has been switched off. They are found on the central console, hidden by a cover. Press the rear part to open the cover. Pressing button Q operates the cigarette lighter. After about 20 seconds this returns automatically to the initial position and is ready for use. Remove the tray in order to clean the ashtray. Front ashtray and cigarette lighter This is positioned on the tunnel, near the handbrake lever, and it can contain either a glass or a can. It is located on the rear central console, hidden by a cover. To open the cover, hold and pull it from the protruding part. Pressing button R fully down operates the cigarette lighter. After about 20 seconds this returns automatically to the initial position and is ready for use. Remove the tray in order to clean the ashtray. R Glass compartment Rear ashtray S WARNING: It is unadvisable to place particularly heavy objects in the glove compartment. If the button controlled opening is faulty, the compartment can be opened by pulling the emergency cable behind the compartment itself. T WARNING: The temperature of the air inside the beverage cooler is the same that as that coming out from the air conditioning/heating vents, it therefore depends on the temperature set via the relative control panel. The front armrest houses a lit beverage holder into which air is conveyed directly from the air conditioning system. To access the compartment, pull the armrest holding it from the handgrip. To activate the air-conditioning/ ventilation inside the compartment, move control T upwards. To stop it, lower back the control. Positioned in the lower part of the dashboard, on the passenger side, it can be opened pressing button S. The latter only works with the ignition key turned to MAR and for about 10 minutes after having extracted the key or rotated it to the STOP position. The compartment is lit by a courtesy light when it is open. To ensure passenger safety, the compartment must always remain closed while driving. Beverage cooler Glove compartment Internal outfits WARNING: Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the map pockets. The front seats are fitted with map pockets located on the rear of the seatbacks. Map pockets 85 3 86 3 Internal outfits U When one or more tables are open, passengers traveling in the rear seats must fasten their seat belts as indicated on the table. Turn the hooks to the clothes position when not used. V They are installed on the back of the front seats. Opening: lift the table W until the supporting mechanism clicks in place. Closing: press the support bracket X to release the mechanism and then lower the table W. Usually laying in a horizontal position, the handhold U can rotate until reaching a vertical position. A return spring automatically repositions the handhold in the horizontal position. The rear handholds also include a clothing hook, V. W When travelling with one or more child seats fitted on the rear seat of the vehicle, the tables must be in closed position. Tables (optional) Handholds X WARNING: As the table is not equipped with holding devices, do not place open containers of drinks on the tables during the journey as the surrounding upholstery could be stained or damaged if they fall over. When closing the table always guide it down: risk of crushing!