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The purpose of this manual is to provide an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls of the vehicle and how they work. With this manual you will acquaint yourself with the equipment and options of your Maserati in order to take advantage of its full potential.
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Introduction Before Starting Understanding the Vehicle Dashboard Instruments and Controls Driving In an Emergency Maintenance and Care Features and Specifications Index...
Introduction Consulting the Manual Abbreviations CAUTION! This Owner's Manual illustrates Some descriptions and terms with Aimed at preventing any damage to maintenance and useful information particular meanings are found in this the vehicle and thus hazards involving related to V8 motorization model, manual in abbreviated form.
LATCH LOWER ANCHORS AND manual and your vehicle. maintenance. TETHER FOR CHILDREN. Maserati reserves the right to carry By following these instructions MALFUNCTION INDICATOR out design and functional changes carefully, the vehicle will meet the LIGHT.
Introduction that do not comply with Maserati’s Suggestions for Obtaining minimal daily charge. If you need a specifications. rental vehicle, it is advisable to make Service for Your Vehicle An Authorized Maserati Dealer is at these arrangements prior to the visit,...
NJ 07632 satisfaction with the products and for the terms and provisions of Phone: (201) 816–2600 services. Maserati warranties applicable to this Warranty service must be performed vehicle and market. by an Authorized Maserati Dealer/Service Center. Should there be any issues, please keep in mind that most matters can be resolved with the following process.
Introduction Reporting Safety Defects in addition to notifying Maserati North In Canada America, Inc. If you believe that your vehicle has a NHTSA’s Toll-free Auto Safety Transport Canada can be contacted at: safety defect, contact the Customer Hotline 1-800-333-0510 Service Department immediately.
Maserati parts or for any damage are the result of constant research, specifications, or which result in resulting from the use of non-genuine development, and reliability.
Refer to the owner manual. There are specific colored plates on or Do not open cap with near some of the components on your engine warm. Maserati designed to attract user’s Warning Symbols Coil - headlights attention. Important warnings High voltage.
“Refillings” in accidents. Operating this vehicle at excessive Section 8. speed or in an altered state or while • Maserati strongly recommends you Windshield washer fluid intoxicated may result in loss of use particular care when operating reservoir control, going off the road, or the features and tools that may Windshield washer.
Assistance Program repair order. • Towing of a disabled registered (available for USA and Maserati Roadside Assistance ATTN: Maserati vehicle. In the event a Canada only) Maserati Rental Car Claims Dept. registered vehicle becomes disabled P.O. Box 8140 Ft. in connection to a warranty related...
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Under this Agreement • You will not be required to pay any sum for services up to the mileage limit on towing. • Your registered Maserati vehicle is the vehicle covered. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that appears on the vehicle represents your identification number with Signature Motor Club, Inc.
Introduction Vehicle Identification Data Labels Overview label with cautions and Vehicle Identification Number warning notes The vehicle's identification number The centrally attached label placed (VIN) is punched on the foot platform, inside the engine lid cover displays in front of the passenger front seat. cautions, warnings, and symbols.
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Introduction Passenger Air bag Labels Vehicle Emission Control Information Tire and Loading Information Label Label The labels are applied on the external This paper label is applied on the This label applied on the lower right side of passenger's sun visor and driver's side rear door pillar.
Before Starting Keys Keyless Ignition Device This device allows the driver to This vehicle is equipped with a Remote operate the ignition switch with the Keyless Entry transmitter and a Keyless push of a button, as long as the Ignition Node, to enter, start and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter protect the vehicle.
Before Starting It is possible to operate the ignition You can keep the emergency when Shift Ignition Device to OFF device using the key fob RKE using valet parking. Alert transmitter with discharged battery by To remove the emergency key: Opening the driver's door to exit the pressing the nose side (side opposite •...
Should this occur, contact an touch the parking brake switch, locked or unlocked. Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as brake pedal or the shift lever, The system uses a key fob with Remote possible for assistance.
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Only key fobs that are updated with all key fobs provided with the Canada. the vehicle electronics can be used to vehicle with you to the Maserati Operation is subject to the following start and operate the vehicle. Once a Service Center.
Before Starting Vehicle Security Alarm Arming the System Follow these steps to arm the vehicle The vehicle security alarm monitors the security alarm. vehicle doors and trunk lid for • Make sure the vehicle ignition switch unauthorized entry and the is OFF.
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Before Starting To disarm the System Use any of the following steps to disarm the vehicle security alarm. • Press the button on key fob RKE transmitter. • Grasp the Passive Entry unlock door handle (see “Passive Entry System” in this section for further information).
Before Starting alarm will remain armed when the Illuminated Entry/Exit battery is reconnected; the exterior Lights will turn on and off when you lights will flash, the buzzer will enter/exit the vehicle and operate the activate. If this occurs, disarm the buttons on the key fob RKE vehicle security alarm.
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Before Starting • If the lock command of the car is enabled by pressing the specific button on the key fob RKE transmitter or by the Passive Entry system, when the key fob RKE transmitter is moved out of range, all the lights will turn off within 3 seconds, if they were previously on.
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Before Starting • If the button is pressed on the key fob RKE transmitter, the headlights, park lights and the courtesy & dimmable lights will turn on. Refer to “Using the Panic Alarm” in this section for further information.
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Before Starting Vehicle Lighting with Vehicle Headlight Switch • If the headlight switch is in the “0” (OFF) mode all switch backlights and Open/Closed Doors Function the front seat lighting will turn off. • If one or more doors are open, the Vehicle lighting can be operated from •...
Before Starting mode the switch backlights will be at Unlock Power Doors and Unlock the Doors and Fuel Filler 100% intensity, in “NIGHT” mode Door Trunk Lid with Key fob they will be as set by the left dimmer Press and release the unlock button control switch.
Setting new key fobs or re-setting the signal lights will flash for signal original ones can only be performed recognition. at an Authorized Maserati Dealer. Refer to “Passive Entry System” in this section for further information. NOTE: Codes of any key fob RKE transmitters...
Before Starting Key fob Battery Replacement • Separate the two lateral covers from • Separate both parts of the remote the remote control case. control case. NOTE: A low charge level of the key fob battery will be indicated on the instrument cluster display.
The expected life of the local regulations or at the Authorized • Assemble the key fob case and battery in normal use is a minimum Maserati Dealer. reassemble the two lateral covers: a of three years. click will indicate successful sealing.
Before Starting Remote Start System • A weak battery in the RKE Exhaust gas contains Carbon transmitter. The expected life of the Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and (optional) battery is a minimum of three years. colorless. • Closeness to a radio transmitter such This system enables the key fob RKE •...
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Before Starting To enter Remote Start Mode • The park lamps will turn on and To exit Remote Start Mode and remain lit during “Remote Start” Drive the Vehicle NOTE: mode. Before the end of 15 minute cycle, On the remote control of vehicles with •...
Before Starting Doors Locking Doors Manual Lock Therefore, make sure the key fob RKE transmitter is not inside the vehicle To lock each door, push the door lock before closing the door. knob on each door trim panel Power Doors Locking/ downward.
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When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by an Authorized Maserati Dealer only which can also service the vehicle.
Before Starting Passive Entry System Unlock Door from the Driver Side WARNING! The Passive Entry system is an With a valid key fob RKE transmitter Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's door a collision.
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Before Starting NOTE: NOTE: and the key fob RKE transmitter will be locked in the vehicle). If “Unlock All Doors 1 Press” is All doors will unlock when you grip programmed all doors will unlock the front passenger door handle NOTE: when you grip the front driver’s door regardless of the driver’s door unlock...
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Before Starting (Continued) Manual Door Lock from • the doors are locked using the Outside button on the Passive Entry front With one of the vehicle’s key fobs RKE door handles; transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the outside door handle button to lock all four doors.
Before Starting The vehicle doors can also be locked Power Windows by using the key fob RKE transmitter The window controls on the driver's lock button or the lock button door panel governs all the door located on the vehicle’s inner door windows.
Before Starting NOTE: posing a risk to passengers remaining NOTE: onboard. • The power window switches will • If the window runs into an obstacle remain active for up to 10 minutes during auto-closure, it will reverse Auto-Down Feature after the ignition switch is cycled to direction and then go back down.
Before Starting Reset Auto-Up/Down NOTE: To enable the controls previously described, press the window lockout If the sunroof was open, it will close Should the auto-up/down feature stop button again (setting it in the up completely when performing the working, the window probably needs position).
Before Starting Power Sunshades on the sunshade and the door panel, during lowering. Rear Door Windows NOTE: CAUTION! • On vehicles provided with power Before activating the sunshade, make sunshades on the rear windows, the sure that no objects can interfere with window switches also operate the its travel.
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Before Starting A. Sunshade fully unrolled (UP 1.2 Pressing the control again to 1 2.1 Pressing the control to 2 detent: position) and Window closed (UP detent: the window open the sunshade rolls down position) partially until the control is completely while the window released and the sunshade stay stay closed.
Before Starting Rear Window • Within 15 seconds, press the “Rear seats. This button can be operated by Sunshade” soft-key to raise the the rear passengers. power sunshade. Rear Window Defroster • Press the button to raise the • Within 15 seconds, press the “Rear sunshade.
Before Starting NOTE: Trunk Compartment to keep the RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) from the trunk lid, with The rear sunshade controls, power Operation “Passive Entry” function enabled or windows switches together with the disabled from the MTC menu. sunshades on the rear windows, can The trunk lid can be opened from •...
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RKE remote control. Have the vehicle checked by an Authorized Maserati Dealer center in order to solve the failure. To close the trunk lid use the handle as indicated beside the closing mechanism.
Before Starting Trunk Safety Engine Lid Operation Opening Two latches must be released to open WARNING! the lid. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk. Always close the trunk • From inside the vehicle, pull the lid when your vehicle is unattended. engine lid release lever located Once in the trunk, young children may under the left lower side of the...
Before Starting • Slightly lift the engine lid and push Closing Occupant Restraint the safety catch as indicated by the Systems Lower the engine lid, and then drop it. arrow. The safety catch is located in This should secure the inclusion of the center of the lid.
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Before Starting should not be placed in front cause neck wounds or other injuries in passenger seat must never sit on the passenger seat. an accident. Additionally, in an edge of the seat, leaning toward the Please pay close attention to the accident, the lower section of the belt dashboard or otherwise sit out of information in this section.
All seating positions in your vehicle are area. contact an Authorized Maserati equipped with combination lap and Dealer. shoulder belts. The belt retractor is designed to lock WARNING! during very sudden stops or impacts.
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Sit back and adjust the seat. have it immediately replaced by our • The seat belt latch plate is above Authorized Maserati Dealer. WARNING! your seat on the external side. • A belt that is latched into the wrong •...
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Authorized • Do not use devices (clips, fastenings positions provided. With the handgrip Maserati Dealer after an accident if etc.) that prevent the seat belts from released, push again downward to they have been damaged (bent laying close to the occupants bodies.
Before Starting Three-Point Seat Belt around the occupant so as to not • The air bags are designed to work activate the ALR. If the ALR is together with the seat belts, not to Untwisting Procedure activated, you will hear a ratcheting substitute them.
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Authorized Maserati WARNING! Dealer. • The belt and retractor assembly must be checked by the Authorized Maserati Dealer and must be CAUTION! replaced if the Automatic Locking Pretensioners work for all size Operations which lead to impacts, Retractor (ALR) feature or any other...
Before Starting Enhanced Seat Belt Use and message remains illuminated protect the fetus is to protect the ® until the respective seat belts are mother. Reminder System (BeltAlert fastened. Pregnant women must position the ® BeltAlert is a feature intended to If the opened front door on the driver or lower part of the belt below the belly remind the driver and front passenger...
This allows After any accident, the vehicle should System (SRS) — Air bags the air bag to have different rates of be taken to an Authorized Maserati inflation based on the severity and This vehicle has advanced front air Dealer immediately.
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Before Starting damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may WARNING! CAUTION! no longer be functional. The The air bag is not a substitute for the protective covers for the air bag are • The electronic control unit provides seat belts.
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Before Starting (Continued) Supplemental Seat-Mounted Each air bag features inflated Deployment of the air bag in an chambers placed adjacent to the head Side Air Bags (SAB) accident could cause fatal injuries to of each outboard occupant that Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air the infant regardless of the severity reduce the potential for side-impact Bags (SAB) protect the pelvis, chest...
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A beep will sound if the light charge, this must be replaced at an indicators of whether or not an air illuminates again after initial startup. Authorized Maserati Dealer. bag should have deployed. Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all accidents, and also...
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Authorized The inflating SAB exits through the The air bag warning light monitors the Maserati Dealer service the air bag seat seam into the space between the internal circuits and interconnecting system immediately.
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ORC in front seat belt retractor assemblies deploy and unfold. determining appropriate response to replaced by a Maserati Service • As the air bags deflate, you may see impact events. Center. Also, have the Occupant some smoke-like particles. The...
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7. See the Authorized injuries or death, even in minor Maserati Dealer if the fuse is crashes. • It is dangerous to try to repair any efficient. part of the air bag system without Event Data Recorder (EDR) the necessary know-how.
Before Starting These data can help provide a better Child Restraint Systems newborn size to the child almost large understanding of the circumstances in enough for an adult safety belt. Everyone in your vehicle must be which crashes and injuries occur. Always refer to the manual provided buckled up all the time, including with child seat to ensure it is the...
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Before Starting still younger than at least two years children who are over two years old or their back is against the seatback old. who have outgrown the rear-facing should use the lap/shoulder belt in a Children should remain rearward- weight or height limit of their rear seat.
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Systems using the Vehicle Seat certifying that it meets all applicable time, it is therefore necessary to check Belt equipped with ALR Safety Standards. Maserati also them periodically and set them recommends that you make sure properly. The passenger seat belts are equipped...
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Before Starting vehicle structure, using lower A of the seatback and seat cushion • Secure the child seat to the “U” anchorages and upper tether strap B. surfaces. lower metal rings positioned on the rear seat; • Fix the upper belt, also called Top Tether (provided with the child seat), to the attachments located in the rear part of the backrest.
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Before Starting NOTE: For any further details on installation WARNING! and/or use, refer to the instructions • Improper installation of a child provided with the child seat. restraint system to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed.
Before Starting ® Transporting Pets ParkSense Park Assist Park Assist Sensors The four Park Assist sensors, located in ® Air bags deploying in the front seat The ParkSense Park Assist (hereafter the rear bumper, monitor the area could harm your pet. An unrestrained called “Park Assist”) system provides behind the vehicle that is within the pet will be thrown about and possibly...
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Before Starting The sensors can detect obstacles up to Park Assist Warning Messages a distance of approximately 50 in Display (120 cm) from the front bumper in the The Park Assist Warning screen will horizontal direction, depending on only be displayed if “Sound and the location, type and orientation of Display”...
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Before Starting The following chart shows the warning alert visualization when the system is detecting an obstacle. NOTE: Park Assist will turn off the front park assist audible alert (chime) after approximately 4 seconds when an obstacle has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and brake pedal is applied.
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Assist System, the instrument cluster in the sensor area, please contact an will actuate a single sound, once per Authorized Maserati Dealer. Incorrect ignition cycle. The instrument cluster paint application could affect the will display a message when any of parking sensors operation.
Before Starting ® Park Assist System Usage looks over his/her shoulder when ParkView Rear View using Park Assist. Precautions Camera NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with the • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other ® ParkView Rear View Camera that WARNING! vibrations could affect the allows the driver to see an image on Drivers must be careful when backing...
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Before Starting ® The following table shows the surroundings and must continue to be ParkView On/Off approximate distances for each zone careful while reversing. Failure to do • Turn the MTC on. and color: so can result in serious injury or •...
(CO), which is eventual exhaust fumes inside the colorless and odorless. Breathing it • Do not leave children or animals vehicle have an Authorized Maserati can make you unconscious and can inside parked vehicles in hot Dealer inspect the complete exhaust eventually poison you.
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NOTE: for example as the result of an columns, and button cell batteries accident, the safety belt, together The Authorized Maserati Dealer can may contain Perchlorate material. with the anchoring devices, the provide you with any information Special handling may apply for service...
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Failure to properly follow fluid leaks are suspected, contact an occur with low-profile tires, which floor mat installation or mounting Authorized Maserati Dealer. provide less cushioning between the can cause interference with the wheel and the road. Be careful to...
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3 – Understanding the Vehicle Interior Components ......82 Front Seats ........86 Driver Memory Seat .
Understanding the Vehicle Interior Components Dashboard Components...
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Understanding the Vehicle Central Console Components Cover for compartment with Adjustable side air outlets. AUX and USB port. Engine START/STOP button. Cover for cup holder and Headlight switch. power socket compartment. Light dimmer controls. Unlock button for central Steering wheel controls. console with cup holder and Instrument cluster.
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Understanding the Vehicle Components between the Rear 12 V, 115 V power outlet and USB port. Seats (*) For optional “Comfort Luxury” rear seats version. “Comfort Luxury” rear seats Cup holder compartment lid. Rear seats comfort controls panel on rear storage Armrest cup holder covers compartment.
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Understanding the Vehicle Front Doors Components Passenger power window Rear Doors Components switch. Power door unlocks/locks, passenger door. Trunk lid release. Loudspeakers. Storage compartment. Internal door lock/unlock knob. Door panel grip. Reflex reflector. Outside door handle. Inside rear door handle. Door lock button with “Passive Entry”...
Understanding the Vehicle Front Seats To manually lift or lower the head restraints press the indicated lateral Seats and seat belts are part of the button. Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. WARNING! Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
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Understanding the Vehicle (Continued) Power Lumbar • Remember that the head restraints Push the switch 3 forward or rearward WARNING! must be positioned so that their to increase or decrease the lumbar upper edge is aligned with the top • Never adjust the seat while driving. support.
Understanding the Vehicle Front Heated Seats Front Seats Heat Function NOTE: The front seats are equipped with heaters in both seat cushions and The engine must be running for the seatbacks. heated seats to operate. The front seats heating is operated by the MTC System.
Understanding the Vehicle Front Ventilated Seats Driver Memory Seat (optional) This feature allows the driver to store NOTE: up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory The engine must be running for the switch. Each memory profile contains ventilated seats to operate.
Understanding the Vehicle • The “1” and “2” buttons which are • Within five seconds, press and Once the profile has been used to recall either of two release the MEMORY button “1” or recalled, press and release the programmed memory profiles. “2”.
Understanding the Vehicle To recall the memory settings for • will move to a position of ca. Rear Seats driver, press MEMORY button number 0.31 in (8 mm) forward of the rear On standard version vehicles, rear “1” or “2” on the driver's door trim stop if the driver seat position is seats can fit three passengers.
Understanding the Vehicle Rear Head Restraints Inside the armrest there is an illuminated glove or document Side seats are equipped with fixed compartment. Pressing the opening head restraints. button and lifting the cover of the The center seat head restraint has two armrest box you access a 12 V power positions, up or down.
Understanding the Vehicle • Do not place anything on the seat NOTE: that insulates against heat, such as • Once a heat setting is selected, heat CAUTION! seat covers, blanket or cushion. This will be felt within two to five The armrest is not designed to support may cause the seat heater to minutes.
Understanding the Vehicle “Comfort Luxury” Rear Seat Setting Devices Seats (optional) Rear seat controls operating forward and CAUTION! backward adjustments are positioned on If the seat's movement does not work, This vehicle can be equipped with two both sides of the central console storage make sure that the corresponding fuse rear seats equipped with ventilation compartment.
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Understanding the Vehicle (Continued) heating. The lower LED will Central Console Features occupant’s head. In fact, only in this illuminate. On the front part of the rear central position can they provide the support • Push the same button a third time to console there is a cup holder, to open required in the event of a shut the heating and ventilation...
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Understanding the Vehicle The compartment is supplied with NOTE: air-conditioned like the rest of the For further information see “Interior passenger compartment. Features” in this section. The illuminated area of the storage compartment includes: a 12 V power Reclining Shelf Rear Accessories socket/cigarette lighter, a button to To access devices centrally between the exclude the air-conditioning of the...
Understanding the Vehicle Power Tilt/Telescoping NOTE: The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting. Once turned You can use your key fob with RKE Steering Wheel on, this function will operate for transmitter or the memory buttons on approximately 58 to 70 minutes This feature allows you to power tilt the driver's door trim panel to return before automatically shutting off.
Understanding the Vehicle Adjustable Pedals lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals position WARNING! The adjustable pedals system is while the vehicle is parked. • You must exercise care when using designed to allow greater range of The following messages will be the steering wheel heater if you pedals positions enabling driver...
Understanding the Vehicle Rear-View Mirrors Mirrors Positioning indicating the rear view mirror is activated and can be adjusted. The power mirror controls are located Press the mirror control switch External Mirrors on the driver's door trim panel. corresponding to the arrow indicating The power mirror controls consist of External mirrors can be adjusted the direction of the desired...
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Understanding the Vehicle Tilt both Mirrors in Reverse manually: it could damage the power mechanism. This feature provides automatic external rear-view mirrors positioning, Internal Rearview Mirror allowing the driver to view the ground area behind the front doors. The The internal rearview mirror can be external mirrors will move slightly manually adjusted, and is equipped downward from the current position...
Understanding the Vehicle Lights Light Switch The headlight switch located on the left side of the dashboard is used for the parking lights, headlights and fog lights operations. The regulation devices beside the switch (see “Interior Lights” in this chapter) can adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, the doors controls rear lighting and the interior lighting.
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Understanding the Vehicle Lighting Up External Lights according to the Position of the Headlights Switch, Ignition Device and Transmission and according to the Engine Status Ignition Lights switch position Engine Transmission device status position position All lights off Position/parking lights Low beams, position/parking (1), (1), side marker and side marker and license plate lights...
Understanding the Vehicle Lighting Up Internal Lights according Automatic Headlights If necessary, switch the lights on and to the Headlights Switch and Ignition off manually. This system automatically turns the Device Position • In case of fog during the day, the headlights on or off according to •...
The gas-discharge (xenon) headlights performance. Please contact operate with an electric arc saturated The SmartBeam™ system provides exclusively the Authorized Maserati with Xenon gas under pressure, increased forward lighting at night by Dealer for replacement. instead of the incandescent filament.
“0”) will also deactivate the rear fog If xenon headlamp replacement is lights. necessary, contact the Authorized A dedicated telltale in the instrument Maserati Dealer only: DANGER - RISK cluster illuminates when the rear fog OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. lights are turned on.
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Understanding the Vehicle Multifunction Lever NOTE: • If either light remains on and does The multifunction lever controls the not flash, or flashes at a fast rate, operation of the turn signals, check for a defective outside light headlight beam selection and bulb.
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Understanding the Vehicle Entry/Exit Illumination The compartment courtesy lights and the exterior lights can be switched on and off when entering or exiting the vehicle by pressing the buttons on the remote control and/or from the Passive Entry System. Check “Illuminated Entry/Exit”...
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Understanding the Vehicle Courtesy Dimmable Lights • front footrest light; • front seats night lighting. The following dimmable courtesy lights, can be set with the regulation device: • instrument cluster dials and display; • dome light (front/rear); • inside door handle LED; •...
Understanding the Vehicle Dimmer Controls Dome Lights Stable position: allows Dimmer controls are located beside switching on the main and The front and rear part of the dome, the multifunction light control lever. the reading lights of the include each a central and two front dome light.
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Understanding the Vehicle NOTE: automatically and remain lit for Integrated External Rear View approx. 15 minutes. Mirror Lights The dome lights will also turn on by pressing the button for NOTE: Driver and passenger external mirrors centralized doors unlock and lock on are supplied with LED turn signals On the front dome light there are also the key fob RKE transmitter.
Understanding the Vehicle Windshield Wipers and • To turn the wipers off rotate the lever to “OFF”. Washers The multifunction lever operates the CAUTION! windshield wipers and washer when • Turn the windshield wipers off when the ignition switch is placed in RUN or driving through an automatic car ACC position.
Understanding the Vehicle ® Rain Sensing Wipers • Use of RainX or products containing Headlights On with Wipers wax or silicone may reduce rain This feature detects moisture on the When activating this function, the sensor performance. windshield through an internal rear headlights will light up approximately view mirror integrated sensor, which The rain sensing system has protective...
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Understanding the Vehicle times within two minutes, Windshield and Headlight corresponding to different the blades Washers WARNING! positions on the windshield. When To use the washer, push the end of the • Do not start the windshield washer completed bring the ignition switch in multifunction lever inward (toward during the cold months until the RUN: the arms will reposition.
Understanding the Vehicle Interior Features any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and WARNING! blow the fuse. Damages caused by Electric Power Outlets High power consumption items improper use of the power outlet are The vehicle is equipped with three plugged into this outlet for long not covered by the New Vehicle...
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Understanding the Vehicle Power Outlets inside the Central Console To access the power outlet located inside the glove box of the central console you need to open the half-lids as indicated in the following paragraph. A 12 V power outlet both inside the “Comfort Luxury”...
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Understanding the Vehicle Cup Holders The vehicle is equipped with several cup holders. CAUTION! • Use light and shatterproof containers. • Do not forcefully push unsuitable containers into the cup holders to Pressing the indicated button, the To close one or both of the half-lids, prevent damage to the containers.
Understanding the Vehicle Rear Seats Cup Holders Two cup holders are available in the frontside of the rear seats central armrest, press the button as shown in the picture to access them. “Comfort Luxury” rear seats The AUX auxiliary port features: •...
Understanding the Vehicle If you are already listening to music from a different source you need to CAUTION! select the USB function to start playing ® Do not leave your USB device, iPod audio contents (refer to the MTC an external audio source in the vehicle guide).
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Understanding the Vehicle Smoking Kit (optional) The rear seat passengers can use the removable ashtray by inserting it into The kit includes a lighter and a CAUTION! the rear doors pocket, while the removable ashtray with cover. After use, always make sure that the lighter can be inserted into the power The Smoking kit for front seats cigarette lighter is switched off.
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Understanding the Vehicle Handholds and Cloth Hooks Map Pockets Tables (optional) Handholds are fitted above the Front seats are fitted with map Tables are fitted in the back of the passenger doors. Once grabbed, they pockets, on the rear of the seatbacks, front seats.
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The Authorized Maserati Dealer can connect with an external video source journey in order not to damage or provide you with all information and any audio devices.
Understanding the Vehicle Cargo Area Do not exceed the specified Gross The trunk is the most suitable place to Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the load bulky and heavy objects onboard Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) the vehicle. The maximum allowable front and rear.
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(such as the “Maserati Ski and and the bolster. Snowboard Bag”) that may not fit with the normal dimensions of the WARNING! trunk.
Understanding the Vehicle (Continued) Power Sunroof with If the seatback is not securely locked Sunshade into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child The sunroof is power controlled and seats and/or passengers. An can only be operated with the ignition improperly latched seat could cause switch in RUN position.
Understanding the Vehicle (Continued) • Full or partial manual opening Pinch Protect Feature • In a collision, there is a greater risk To open the sunroof manually press This feature will detect an obstruction of being thrown from the vehicle if the rearward button for less than in the opening of the sunroof during the sunroof is open.
Understanding the Vehicle ® To Close the Power Sunroof together to minimize the buffeting. If HomeLink (Optional) the buffeting occurs with the sunroof with RKE Transmitter and ® HomeLink replaces up to three open, then adjust the sunroof opening Ignition Off hand-held transmitters that operate to minimize the buffeting.
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Understanding the Vehicle General Information Before You Start Programming ® HomeLink This device complies with FCC rules WARNING! Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Be sure that your vehicle is parked • Your motorized door or gate will Operation is subject to the following outside of the garage before you open and close while you are two conditions:...
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Understanding the Vehicle NOTE: System with devices provided has been acquired and programmed ® • Erasing the standard codes should correctly by the HomeLink system. with rolling codes only be performed when Programming the hand-held NOTE: ® programming HomeLink for the transmitters •...
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Understanding the Vehicle there may be a light that blinks • Place the ignition device to the RUN NOTE: when the garage door opener/device position without starting the engine. The distance necessary between the is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode. • Press and hold the desired portable hand-held transmitter and ®...
Understanding the Vehicle ® Using HomeLink Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the If you are having trouble ® ® programmed HomeLink button. programming HomeLink , here are Activation will now occur for the some of the most common solutions: programmed device (i.e., garage door •...
Understanding the Vehicle Air Conditioning Distribution A/C Dual-zone...
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Understanding the Vehicle A/C Four-zone...
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Understanding the Vehicle Adjustable and fixed air vents allow • The fixed vents under the dashboard Air Conditioning System to achieve and below the front seats aim to the optimal comfort conditions. ventilate the lower part of the passenger compartment. •...
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Understanding the Vehicle A/C Four-zone side pillar vent NOTE: In order to avoid the obstruction of the windshield defrost vents, it is recommended not to place objects on the dashboard.
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4 – Dashboard Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster ......136 Infotainment System ......157 Audio Controls .
Dashboard Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster The instrument cluster is divided into three main areas displaying information, symbols and text and/or icon messages. Analogic speedometer. It indicates the vehicle speed in MPH. Rev Counter. TFT display. NOTE: The image shows the instrument cluster before starting the engine.
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Malfunction warning messages will be service. This repair should be stored in “Stored Messages” (see performed by an Authorized Maserati example in picture). Dealer. The odometer setting should be maintained following the repair or service.
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Authorized Maserati Dealer as If the indicator flashes at a rapid rate, consumption levels. soon as possible. check for a defective exterior light Should this occur, proceed with •...
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Anti-Lock more than 30 mph (48 km/h) speed, Brake System (ABS). visit an Authorized Maserati Dealer as The light will turn on when the soon as possible to have the problem ignition switch is in RUN position and diagnosed and serviced.
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If a brake failure occurs, visit the If the brake light illuminates the Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as parking brake may be engaged, the possible in order to have the brake brake fluid level mat be low or a system checked and serviced.
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Authorized hazard flashers are switched fault is detected. If the light does not Maserati Dealer as soon as possible. illuminate, have the warning light In the latter case, the message will The indicator will flash at the same checked by an Authorized Maserati remain displayed: to hide it, press ◄...
When operating, the TFT Display is WARNING! There can be maximum 9 divided into sectors including menus Maserati urges you to use the seat displayable submenu positions. and sub-menus, running data, warning belts correctly fastened and adjusted When the number of submenu lights and messages.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls The display background may change Main- and Submenu Press and release the switch (►) to according to the type of message enter the information screens or a Operate the controls on the right side displayed. submenu. Keep the switch (►) pressed of the steering wheel to scroll, modify for 2 seconds to restore the and program the Main- and Submenu.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Main Menu & Submenu Content Overview Pos. Main menu Submenus From mph DIGITAL SPEED - to km/h or vice SPEEDOMETER versa AWD Torque Individual Tire Transmission VEHICLE INFO Oil Temperature Oil Pressure Distribution (V6 Pressure Monitor Temperature Engine only) Current, Range,...
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls 1. DIGITAL SPEED — SPEEDOMETER • Individual tire pressure monitor Indicates the pressure of each Press and release the central switch in the ▲ or ▼ arrow directions until individual tire (see example below). Please refer to “Tire Pressure "Digital Speed"...
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls 3. FUEL ECONOMY • Fuel economy average in mpg or The screen will display the following: l/100km Press and release the switch in the ▲ • Distance traveled in miles or km Shows the average fuel economy or ▼...
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Press and release the switch in the ▲ 6. AUDIO or ▼ arrow directions to scroll the Press and release the switch in the ▲ stored messages. or ▼ arrow directions until “Audio” is When the number of messages displayed.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls 8. SCREEN SETUP • OK. Press and release the switch in the ▲ • Cancel. For the “Upper Right” and “Upper or ▼ arrow directions until “Screen Left” titles there are following Setup” is displayed. options: Press and release the switch (►) to access the submenu.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Scroll with the switch in the ▲ or ▼ The images show the default items, 9. VEHICLE SETTINGS arrow directions to view the selectable which are also displayed on the upper Press and release the switch in the ▲ item.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Scroll with the switch in the ▲ or ▼ Example: How to modify the Speed Warning Status arrow directions to view the selectable Scroll with the switch in the ▲ or ▼ options. Speed values are in loop, keeping the arrow directions to view the selectable switch pressed in the ▲...
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Examples of this message type are "Right Front Turn Signal Light Out" and "Tire Pressure” low (as shown in the picture). Messages on Main Display Area When the set speed is exceeded, the driver is alerted by an acoustic signal, The main display area also displays a telltale indicating the speed limit, "pop up"...
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls • Unstored Messages with Ignition • Five-Second-displayed Navigation Warning Lights on Display Switch in RUN Messages NOTE: This message type is displayed until When the navigation menu is • In sector 13 of the display more the ignition switch is in RUN enabled on the MTC, information telltales are displayed while...
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The warning light is failure permits, slowly drive to the engine lid (see “Maintenance combined with a displayed message the nearest Maserati Service Center. Procedures” in section 7). and an acoustic signal that will last 4 Engine Temperature Warning Light minutes.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Catalyst Over Temperature Indicator • Maserati is not responsible for Indicator damage deriving from non- This warning light, and the compliance with the above This light combined to the related message, light up if mentioned warnings.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Indicator Please contact an Authorized Maserati with hot engine or exhaust Dealer to check the system. components and cause a fire. When the fuel level reaches approximately 4.2 Gallons Transmission Temperature Warning Ice Hazard Warning Light Light (16.0 L) this light will turn on,...
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If it is still possible to use the vehicle reset the oil change indicator system (parking brake not engaged) drive to please visit a Maserati Service Center. This indicator will illuminate the nearest Authorized Maserati when the park lights or...
Maserati Touch Control precautions, which are essential for illuminate when all wheel drive (MTC) System, an advanced user safe use of the system. Maserati feature requires service. For further interface which combines innovative advises you to read this addendum information, refer to “All-Wheel...
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls MTC Controls label is facing up. Press the lateral Hard Keys button to eject the disc. • SD Card slot MTC System has a series of tools, • ON/OFF and Volume controls and soft-keys that are Insert an SD Card containing any designed to use external multimedia navigation information, perform...
Dashboard Instruments and Controls memorizes the stand-by mode for • Player soft-key (6) Audio Controls recall at the next ignition cycle. Press the Player soft-key to access The vehicle is equipped with audio Press the central button to turn the media sources such as: Disc, USB controls that allow both driver and radio on.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Radio Operation Rotate the regulation knob clockwise to increase volume, counter-clockwise Pressing the top of the switch will Seek to lower volume. up for the next received station and Rotate the right knob to scroll through pressing the bottom of the switch will the menus and change the user’s seek down for the next received...
Dashboard Instruments and Controls Audio System • 6.5 in (165 mm) CFR Woofer: 2 x 165 • 13.7 x 7.9 in (350 x 200 mm) mm in the front doors. Racetrack Sub Dual VC: 1 x on the The vehicle is equipped with an audio rear parcel shelf.
Surround” mode (DSS) is available only for video media sources (DVDs, Video CDs, or other video media supported NOTE: by the radio). Some audio will sound For further details refer to the better in “DSS” modes, some other in Maserati Touch Control guide. “Stereo” mode.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Customer Programmable To make a selection, and enter the desired function, press the Features — MTC Settings corresponding soft-key on the menu Press the Settings soft-key to display (the picture shown is “Doors and the programmable features menu. Locks”).
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Display • Display Brightness with Headlights • Touchscreen Beep When in this display, you can turn After pressing the Display soft-key the When in this display, you can select on or shut off the sound activated following mode settings will be the brightness with the headlights by pressure of a touch screen button...
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Clock & Date • Set Time Minutes When in this mode, you can set the Time is always visible on the minutes manually. To select, touch dashboard analog clock and in digital the + or – soft-keys as done for the format on the instrument cluster and hours.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers By selecting this feature, the system will automatically activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield. Lights Press the Lights soft-key to set the following modes. • Headlights Off Delay •...
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls check-mark appears next to setting, transmitter button. When 1 showing that setting has been press of key fob unlocks is selected, selected. you must press the key fob RKE transmitter button twice to • Steering Directed Headlights unlock the passenger's doors.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls • Passive Entry • Engine off Power Delay (Power duration after engine shutdown) By selecting this feature, Passive Entry may be programmed to on or By selecting this feature, the power off. The default status is on. With window switches, radio, MTC Passive Entry deactivated, also the System, DVD video system (for...
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls • Balance/Fade • Speed Adjusted Volume • Surround Sound (only for “High Premium” audio system) Use this screen to adjust the Balance This feature increases or decreases and Fade settings. volume combined to vehicle speed. This feature provides simulated To change the speed adjusted surround sound mode.
Dashboard Instruments and Controls NOTE: would like to skip followed by Slot for SD Memory Card pressing the arrow ◄ soft-key. On the Maserati website, at and CD/DVD • Subscription Information www.maserati.com, or through the Authorized Maserati Dealer you may...
Dashboard Instruments and Controls Dashboard Compartments Glove Box Driver Side Glove Box Passenger Side To open the glove box on the driver To open the glove box on the There are two glove box side, pull the handle as indicated. passenger side, pull the handle as compartments on the dashboard to shown in the picture.
Dashboard Instruments and Controls The compartment is illuminated by a Analog Clock Air Conditioning Controls courtesy light when open (the light To adjust the analog clock located on The vehicle is equipped with an will automatically switch off when the the center of the dashboard between automatic dual-zone air conditioner/ compartment is closed);...
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls (Continued) indicator illuminates when the A/C is windshield. Therefore, keep the on. Operating this function will cause windshield and the sensor clean to the automatic feature to switch into prevent accumulation of dust or other manual mode and the AUTO LED/Key impurities.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls 5. Recirculation when the AUTO function is activated. Press to change the current setting, See “Automatic Temperature Control CAUTION! the LED indicator on the button/the (ATC)” in this chapter for more Failure to observe the following relevant soft key illuminates when the information.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls positioned at the rear of the central improve comfort and prevent When the A/C and AUTO are switched console. Each of these vents can be fogging. off it is not possible to have air at a singly adjusted.
Dashboard Instruments and Controls Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Automatic operation • Press the AUTO key on the A/C panel or the soft key button on the MTC screen. • Set the desired temperature adjusting the driver and/or passenger temperature hard or soft control buttons.
Dashboard Instruments and Controls Four-Zone Climate Control 2. A/C Press to change the current air (optional) conditioning (A/C) setting, the A/C Air conditioning controls that allow symbol on the button illuminates rear passengers to adjust the when the A/C is on. This will cause the temperature in the left and right rear automatic operation to switch into part of the passenger compartment...
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls Press the “+” button to increase vanes of the vents can be moved up Four-Zone Climate Control by the Driver blower speed. and down or right and left to adjust Press the “-” button for lower speed. air flow direction.
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Dashboard Instruments and Controls • Automatic Temperature Controls • Any time you store your vehicle or (ATC) will automatically adjust the keep it stationary (i.e., during climate control settings to reduce or vacation) for two weeks or more, eliminate window fogging on the run the air conditioning system at front windshield.
NOTE: dome light where the voice command On the Maserati website, at system microphone is located. www.maserati.com, or through the System recognition of the user’s voice Authorized Maserati Dealer you may...
“Player” mode (i.e CD player, SD card, USB/iPod player). When pressing the button, an acoustic signal will indicate the system is ready to accept a voice command. NOTE: For further details refer to the Maserati Touch Control guide.
When doors are opened, the power consumption (air-conditioning instrument cluster displays the and heating system, heated rear Maserati Logo in the center and the window, headlights, etc.). complete odometer plus the “open • Do not start the engine if the fuel doors”...
Driving NOTE: NOTE: After starting the engine, the idle speed is controlled automatically and Normal starting of either a cold or a If the ignition switch is left in the ACC will decrease as the engine warms up. warm engine is obtained without or RUN (engine not running) position pumping or pressing the accelerator and the transmission is in P (Park), the...
Driving press and release the START/STOP switch will remain in the ACC Automatic Transmission button once. The starter will engage position until the shift lever is in P The electronic shift lever replaces the automatically, run for 10 seconds, and (Park) and the button is pressed conventional mechanical lever and has then disengage.
Driving (Continued) forward or in reverse. You could lose • Do not leave the key fob in or near the start what the correct and granted control of the vehicle and hit the vehicle. A child could operate operations are. someone or something.
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Driving • +/- to upshift or downshift when By operating instead the lever, the manual mode in D (Drive) status, or new range will be indicated in the set M (Manual) mode. field and in the lower part of the display.
Driving the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot pressed on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears. DO NOT race the engine when shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into another gear range. Automatic Transmission Range P (Park) Use this position to park the vehicle.
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Driving R (Reverse) only possible if the vehicle is moving forwards. This range is used to move the vehicle WARNING! Set the parking brake and shift the backward. • Never use the P (Park) position as a transmission into P (Park) if you must We recommend to shift into R substitute for the electronic parking leave the vehicle.
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Driving The D (Drive) position provides the next step without pressing the that wheel slip is unlikely to occur. optimum driving characteristics under unlock button on the lever will cause When specific road and environmental all normal operating conditions of the the system to enter a temporary conditions require increased levels of vehicle.
Driving NOTE: Drive Mode The tables below summarizes the adjustment of transmission and engine If the “Service AWD System” warning Keys (buttons) on the side of the shift parameters according to set drive message appears after engine start up, lever only have two functions: OFF and mode/s.
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Driving Button NOT pressed I C E I C E I C E Button pressed SPORT SPORT Setup Normal + Auto + Normal + Manual I C E + Auto + Soft Sport + Auto + Sport + Auto + Soft suspensions + Soft suspensions suspensions...
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Driving Button pressed ESC OFF ESC OFF ESC OFF ESC OFF ESC OFF I C E I C E I C E Button pressed SPORT SPORT Setup Normal + Auto + Normal + Manual I C E + Auto + Soft Sport + Auto + Sport + Auto + Hard Soft suspensions...
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Driving Activation/Deactivation of To activate button press the gear is displayed on the instrument corresponding button for at least 3 cluster beside “M”. Drive Mode seconds. To insert a driving mode, briefly press the corresponding button. The LED beside the button will light along with the indicator light on the display, combined with a specific message for 5 seconds (see examples) or the...
Driving operation with the left shift paddle (-) selected by the driver by using the gear. If the vehicle speed is too low, to enter the lower gear. shift lever, or shift paddles on the the system will ignore further steering wheel (if present).
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Driving Transmission Malfunction and Transmission Oil Over Temperature If the transmission oil temperature Overheating Conditions exceeds the operating limit, the Transmission Emergency Control amber light illuminates on the Transmission function is monitored instrument cluster. electronically to detect abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated.
Even if the transmission can be reset, with engine running and driver’s door we recommend that you visit an closed, while pressing the brake pedal Authorized Maserati Dealer at your and operating the shift lever. earliest possible convenience, which When the parking brake is applied, the...
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(typically in a sudden brake), it is pressed the brake pedal, a message necessary to have the EPB system will be displayed, warning you to checked by the Authorized Maserati proceed. Dealer. If the engine was turned off when the automatic engagement device was deactivated (see “Deactivating...
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EPB through the messages shown • Auto Apply Off (default setting). “Setting Saved” Selection notification on the TFT display, please contact the appears as a popup for 2 seconds then Authorized Maserati Dealer. the display will show again the modified function.
Authorized In certain conditions, it is however • Never leave children unattended in Maserati Dealer as soon as possible. advisable to disengage the parking the vehicle. brake manually and slightly apply the •...
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Driving “Drive Away Inhibit” strategy In order to avoid a dangerous condition due to leave the vehicle not “braked” with running engine and without driver on board, “Drive Away Inhibit” strategy alerts the driver with messages on the instrument cluster display and sounding chimes, then put the transmission in P (Park).
Driving Brake and Stability • These systems cannot prevent tires and the road. Therefore, always collisions, including those resulting keep a safe distance from the vehicle Control System from excessive speed in turns, in front of yours and reduce your following another vehicle too speed when entering a curve.
ESC system detects the driver’s should be performed by qualified maneuvers. The system detects an chosen direction comparing it to the Maserati personnel. emergency braking situation by one maintained while running. In case • Pumping the Anti-Lock Brakes will...
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Driving • Oversteer - when the vehicle is NOTE: brake pressure proportionally to the turning more than appropriate for amount of throttle/torque applied as • When in “ESC off” mode, the TCS the steering wheel position. the vehicle starts to move in the functionality of ESC is deactivated chosen direction.
After starting the vehicle, do not In this event, please contact an all speeds and temperatures. exceed 4,000 rpm until the engine has Authorized Maserati Dealer. Certain speeds, braking forces and warmed up sufficiently (coolant ambient conditions (e.g. temperature temperature: 149-158°F / 65-70°C).
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Counter indicator is approaching the other information to assist your serious damage to the vehicle and peak rpm (red colored zone), take Maserati Service Center to service affect its performance. precautions to avoid exceeding that your vehicle. Although the vehicle will limit.
• SET (–), pushed down: occur. Immediate service is required setting speed (lower at the Authorized Maserati Dealer. speed). • After the problem has been solved, the Authorized Maserati Dealer WARNING!
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Driving NOTE: the display returns to the previous Temporary Deactivation setting. In order to ensure proper operation, A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the electronic Cruise Control system the CANCEL switch, or normal brake has been designed to shut down if pressure while slowing the vehicle will multiple Cruise Control functions are temporarily deactivate the Electronic...
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Driving Setting Desired Speed Resume Speed Turn the electronic Cruise Control ON. To resume a previously set speed, push When the vehicle has reached the the RES (+) switch upward and release. desired speed (in the example: Resume can be used at any speed 51 mph), push the switch downward above 19 mph (30 km/h).
Driving Using Electronic Cruise Control on Tires - General Tire Sizing Chart Hillsides EXAMPLE: P245/40 ZR20 (99Y) XL or Information The transmission may be downshifted 245/40 ZR20 (Y99) XL on hills to maintain the vehicle set Tire Safety Information Size Designation: speed.
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Driving Look for the TIN on the outboard side Tire and Loading Information Label Service Description: of black sidewall tires as mounted on The proper cold tire inflation pressure 99 = Load Index — A numerical code the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on is listed on the driver's side rear door associated with the maximum load a the outboard side, then you will find it...
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Driving “Tire and Loading Information Label” Steps For Determining Correct Load safely exceed the available cargo and in the “Features and Limit and luggage load capacity calculated Specifications” section. in previous Step. • Locate the statement “The combined • If your vehicle will be towing a weight of occupants and cargo NOTE: trailer, load from your trailer will be...
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Driving Occupants Combined weight MINUS Combined Occupant's AVAILABLE Cargo/ of Occupants and weight (1, 2, 3, etc.) Luggage and Trailer Cargo from Tire Tongue weight TOTAL FRONT REAR Label EXAMPLE 1 1: 200 lbs/91 kg 2: 130 lbs/59 kg 3: 160 lbs/72 kg 865 lbs/392 kg minus 4: 100 lbs/45 kg...
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Driving Tires Department of Transportation Traction Grades Driving over rough or damaged road Uniform Tire Quality Grades The Traction grades, from highest to surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and lowest, are AAA, A, B, and C. These The following tire grading categories other obstacles can cause serious grades represent the tire's ability to were established by the National...
Driving The grade C corresponds to a level of Radial tires fitted on the vehicle may • Always drive with each tire inflated performance, which all passenger car look properly inflated even when they to the recommended cold tire tires must meet under the Federal actually are under inflated.
In order to maintain high performance especially in winter. and safety level under all driving Example: If garage temperature = 68°F conditions, Maserati strongly WARNING! (20°C) and the outside temperature = recommends to use tires equivalent to The wet performance (aquaplaning 32°F (0°C) then the cold tire inflation...
Before mounting snow tires, contact rating on the tire sidewall on any vehicle. the Authorized Maserati Dealer to tire on the vehicle. The Authorized Maserati Dealer is receive the technical information available to provide suggestions as to •...
The Authorized With the chains fitted, it is advisable Maserati Dealer can provide you with to deactivate the ESC system (see all information about the “Maserati chapter “Automatic Transmission” in Spider Version Snow Chains”, available...
Driving Mounting the spare tire affects vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring maximum inflation pressure molded handling. Replace (or repair) as soon as into the tire sidewall. Check “Tires – System (TPMS) possible the original equipment tire General Information” in section 5 for and reinstall it on the vehicle.
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Driving acquire and process the updated sensor damage. Do not use setting. aftermarket tire sealants or balance For example: Your vehicle (stationary beads if your vehicle is equipped for more than three hours) may have a with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
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Driving (Continued) will automatically update, the graphic level to trigger illumination of the display in the instrument panel will TPMS light stop flashing, and the TPMS light • Seasonal temperature changes will will turn off. The vehicle may need affect tire pressure, and the TPMS to be driven for up to 20 minutes will monitor the actual tire pressure above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for...
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Driving A system fault can occur due to any of sound. In addition, the graphic in the following: the instrument cluster will still display a flashing pressure value • Signal interference due to electronic corresponding to the compact tire devices or driving next to facilities position.
Driving displays dashes (--) in place of the assemblies. After replacing all four minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The pressure value. wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) TPMS will chime, the TPMS light with tires not equipped with Tire will flash for 75 seconds and then Pressure Monitoring System sensors, turn off.
Driving General Information Fuel Requirements Maserati recommends the use of gasoline that meets the WWFC This device complies with Part 15 of The engines are designed to meet all specifications if they are available. the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry...
Maserati supports the use of Ethanol are not the responsibility of detergent additives. Use of additional reformulated gasoline. Properly Maserati and may not be covered detergents or other additives is not blended reformulated gasoline will under warranty. needed under normal conditions and...
Have the additives is not the responsibility of the door lock controls is pressed from exhaust system inspected every time Maserati. inside the vehicle, the filler door will the vehicle is raised. Have any still remain open to allow refueling.
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Driving NOTE: • To avoid the risk of inhaling noxious fumes, do not breathe close to the Only the correct size nozzle opens the CAUTION! fuel filler door, when opened. latches allowing the flapper door on To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, the fuel filler to open.
Driving • Pull the release cable moderately to Driving Conditions avoid its possible break. It's not WARNING! possible to feel or hear the Before the Trip A fire may result if gasoline is pumped unlocking of the fuel filler door Check the following at regular into a portable container that is inside actuator.
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Driving • carefully arrange and secure any Safe Driving the eyes. If they are too high, they objects in the trunk, to prevent them may bother other drivers. Although the vehicle is equipped with to move forward in case of sudden •...
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Driving possibility: slow down if the road has difficult and braking distances are • When driving inside a tunnel in standing water or puddles. extended. daylight turn on the low beams in advance; avoid high beams and be • Heavy rain substantially reduces •...
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Warning before doing so. • After driving through standing water always have the fluids (engine oil, transmission oil, etc) checked for CAUTION! contaminations at an Authorized • Always check the depth of the Maserati Dealer. standing water before driving...
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Driving WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle braking capabilities, which increases stopping distances. Therefore, after driving through standing water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal several times to...
In an Emergency Tool Kit Hazard Warning Flashers The tool kit and other first aid The hazard warning flasher switch is equipment are relocated in the trunk located in the center of the dashboard and are available by lifting the ground under the MTC display.
In an Emergency (Continued) In the Event of an ask people around you to put their • With extended use the hazard cigarettes out. Accident warning flashers may wear down • To extinguish fires, even small ones, your battery. use a fire extinguisher, blankets, It is important always to keep calm.
In an Emergency • When removing an injured person, • Upon request, a potassium-based fire Engine Overheating do not pull his/her limbs, never bend suppressor same size and weight as a To reduce potentially overheating of his/her head and, as far as possible, standard electric torch can be the engine in city traffic, while keep his/her body in a horizontal...
Wheel “H,” turn the engine off immediately chocks or other suitable items in and contact the Authorized Maserati The compact spare wheel is stored in front of or behind the wheels to Dealer. the trunk and is supplied deflated in stop the vehicle from moving.
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In an Emergency • a telescopic wrench with rubber coated handle for unscrewing/ tightening the wheel bolts; • an adapter to be fitted to the wrench for the wheel nuts; • a jack. • Lift the compressor cover and remove the hose with the pressure gage and the cable with a plug for the power outlet.
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In an Emergency • Fit the adapter on the wrench. • Completely unscrew the five bolts it with the five bolts previously Extend the wrench as shown, then and remove the wheel. In case a removed. loosen by approximately one turn, “Wheel Security Stud Bolt”...
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In an Emergency will be compromised. Avoid • Fully tighten the bolts, alternately accelerating to full speed, heavy tightening diametrically opposite. braking and fast cornering. • The compact spare wheel must be inflated to the recommended tire pressure (see “Tire Inflation Pressure”...
In an Emergency Emergency Release of the Parking Brake In the event the electric parking brake locks due to a total system failure (see “Parking Brake” in section 5), you need to release the parking brake by following one of the two following procedures in order to operate the vehicle.
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• Remove the special tool from its seat inefficient and must be repaired by unscrew it counterclockwise using and seal with the cap. the Authorized Maserati Dealer to the hexagonal socket end of the • Reassemble all parts removed for this resume operation.
In an Emergency Transmission Manual Freeing the Stuck Vehicle Release of P (Park) If your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand, or Position snow, it can probably be moved by a simple rocking motion. The manual disengagement of the Steer the wheel right and left to clear shift from P (Park) has the purpose to the area around the front wheels.
(red = prolonged efforts to free a stuck alternator or electrical system of the positive, black = negative). Maserati vehicle. vehicle with the dead battery may provides on request jumper cables occur.
In an Emergency (Continued) Battery Remote Posts Position Jump-Start Procedure • Do not carry out this procedure if For easier operation, remote battery you have not done it before: posts for jumpstarting are located in incorrect maneuvers can originate WARNING! the engine compartment while the high electrical discharges and even battery is stored in the trunk.
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If frequent jump-starting is required to power module. start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at an Authorized Maserati Dealer center. • Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the...
(wipers, defrosters, etc.) Vehicle Towing Conditions while being towed, the ignition Maserati does not recommend that Proper towing or lifting equipment is must be in RUN position, do not use you tow this vehicle on a tow dolly as required to prevent damage to your the ACC position.
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This requires the intervention of the Authorized Maserati Dealer to reset the system. Use tow hook of the tool kit The tow hook is contained in the tool kit (see “Tool Kit” in this section) and...
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7 – Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Service ....252 Scheduled Service Plan ......253 Maintenance Procedures .
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as The Scheduled Maintenance services possible, within 500 mi (800 km). Correct maintenance is clearly the best are prescribed by the Maserati. Failure way to ensure vehicle performance NOTE: to have the services carried out may and safety features, ensure respect for •...
Maserati parts, and specially designed Inspection and service should also be protect your vehicle warranty and done anytime a malfunction is...
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Pollen filter Controls and adjustment systems in general, hinges, doors, front and rear lid Headlight aiming Condition of the leather interiors Vehicle road test Check with Maserati Diagnosis I = Inspect and carry out any other necessary operation R = Replace...
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Although the vehicle will be drivable • off-roads; and will not need towing, contact an CAUTION! Authorized Maserati Dealer for service • short, repeated journeys (less than All maintenance operations for the as soon as possible. 4–5 mi / 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside vehicle must be carried out by an temperatures;...
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If your OBD II system is not ready, you serviced, recently had a dead battery should see an Authorized Maserati CAUTION! or a battery replacement. If the OBD II Dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle...
Maintenance and Care Dealer Service Maintenance Procedures chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or air The Authorized Maserati Dealer has The following pages contain the conditioning. Such damages are not the qualified service personnel, special “required” maintenance standards...
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Maintenance and Care The images below show the position of all components involved in the maintenance service. V8 Engine Inspection cover to access the engine oil level dipstick. Engine oil filler neck. Power steering fluid reservoir. Engine coolant reservoir. Coolant reservoir for transmission and hydraulic steering system.
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Maintenance and Care V6 Engine Engine oil level dipstick. Engine oil filler neck. Power steering fluid reservoir. Engine coolant reservoir. Coolant reservoir for transmission and hydraulic steering system. Washer fluid reservoir. Brake fluid reservoir access cover. A/C pollen filter access cover. Integrated power module (fuses).
For replacement you are advised to cooling system. contact the Authorized Maserati • Mix a minimum solution of 50% Dealer, where all the necessary engine coolant (antifreeze) and equipment is available to dispose of distilled water.
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The brake pads wear could cause the should be pressure tested for leaks fluid level to fall. However, low fluid by an Authorized Maserati Dealer. level may be caused by a leak and a requires accurate checkup of the • Keep the front of the radiator and braking system.
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NOTE: • Do not allow petroleum based fluid The Authorized Maserati Dealer can to contaminate the brake fluid. provide you with information about Brake seal components could be the Maserati recommended...
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Maintenance and Care Engine Oil Level Check • Remove the dipstick and clean it with a dry and clean cloth. To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle's engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. If the warning light illuminates and the related message of low oil level displays, or during scheduled...
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• Adding 1.5 Quarts / 1.4 Litres (V8 change. match the “MAX” notch marked on Engine), 1.1 Quarts / 1 Litre (V6 Contact the Authorized Maserati the dipstick. In hot oil conditions, the Engine) of oil when the level is at the Dealer to perform this service.
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Maintenance and Care Engine Air Filters Replacement • Unsnap both ends and lift the filter access cover. Contact the Authorized Maserati CAUTION! Dealer to have the air filters replaced. • Make sure that the power steering A/C Air Filter Replacement...
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Maintenance and Care • Close the filter access cover and use the “Service” position for any paragraph “Level checks” in this reinstall the access door. intervention on the wipers blades. section) then check that the nozzles are not clogged. Windshield Wiper Maintenance Blades Replacement CAUTION! Life expectancy of wiper blades varies...
This vehicle is equipped with a sealed we recommend that you contact the CALIFORNIA proposition 65. type maintenance-free battery. You Authorized Maserati Dealer for Engine exhaust, some of its will never have to add water, nor is replacement of the blades.
Maintenance and Care (Continued) positive (+) and negative (-) and are replaced with a component of the identified on the battery case. same type (vented). NOTE: Remote battery terminals for start are located in the engine compartment for jump starting to be used with an auxiliary battery or a battery from another vehicle (see “Auxiliary Jump-Start Procedure”...
Maintenance and Care To Reconnect the Battery • Unlock the trunk lid with the key fob RKE transmitter and then lock it NOTE: CAUTION! manually. If the battery charge remains below When the battery cables have been • Initialize the climate control system 50% for a long period of time, it will disconnected and the trunk has been by activating the compressor (see...
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Maintenance and Care Battery Recharge directly to the negative post of the negative post (-) on the battery, battery, because in this case charging indicated in the picture. The vehicle is equipped with a IBS current does not flow through IBS. (Intelligent Battery Sensor) sensor able •...
• After replacing a fuse, if the fault module cover unhooking the lateral • inside the rear power distribution recurs, contact the Authorized locks as shown in the picture. center, behind the battery, on the Maserati Dealer. right hand side of the trunk.
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Maintenance and Care The table points out the position as Ref. Type Function featured in the figure, the type and RH low beam function of the fuses included in the Maxi – 20A relay input integrated power module. IPC Instrument Mini –...
Maintenance and Care Rear Power Distribution Center The table points out the position as Ref. Type Function featured in the figure, the type and • To access the center it is necessary to Passenger door function of the fuses on the rear area Maxi –...
Maintenance and Care Bulb Replacement Ref. Type Function Ref. Type Function Rear LH door Rear console The signal failure of an external light Maxi – 30A module Mini – 25A power outlet and (turn signal, low beam and high beam, cigar lighter number plate light, reverse light and Rear RH door...
Light Clusters Bulbs recommend that you contact an Replacement The light bulbs of the headlight Authorized Maserati Dealer. If you are clusters are arranged as follows: personally carrying out this operation, Bi-Xenon low-beam/high-beam make sure that the corresponding fuse WARNING! bulb.
LED powered and cannot be replaced • replace the pressure-fitted bulb; by the owner. Contact the Authorized Maserati Dealer to replace them. Courtesy Lights (below Door) To replace the bulb (W5W): • replace the pressure-fitted bulb;...
Authorized • Remove the light fixing frame by Maserati Dealer at the beginning of levering it out gently at the indicated the warm season. point with a screwdriver. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test.
Maintenance and Care Wheels Maintenance internal damage, which may even lead to the tire destruction. WARNING! Tires Maintenance • Use only refrigerants and CAUTION! compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air After inspecting or adjusting the tire CAUTION! conditioning system.
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WARNING! the arrow. which they have been type-approved. Driving over rough or damaged road The Authorized Maserati Dealer can • During the tire life, the rolling surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and provide all necessary information direction used for the first fitting...
The paintwork does not only have an stones should not be underestimated. salt, it is advisable to wash the vehicle aesthetic function but also protects On this vehicle, Maserati has adopted more frequently. the underlying metal sheets. In the the best technological solutions to event of abrasions or deep scratches, protect the bodywork from corrosion.
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Maintenance and Care NOTE: External plastic parts must be cleaned NOTE: with the same procedure followed for The use of alcohol-based products for If you wish to keep the RKE the normal washing of the vehicle. cleaning the metal plates in the engine Transmitter with you or anywhere Avoid, as far as possible, parking the compartment and/or the trunk may...
To perform this operation, you must spray cleaner on the towel or rag that removed promptly with a damp cloth. contact the Authorized Maserati you are using. Do not spray cleaner Stubborn soils stains can be removed Dealer.
(available from the If the vehicle is going to be stored for solvents to clean the instrument Authorized Maserati Dealer). Do not over a month, follow the below panel's transparent dome, the MTC use thick plastic sheets, which do not precautions: display and the leather upholstery.
4,000 miles / 6,000 km and/or the electrical system in general produced: if, for example, you are per year, Maserati recommends when you are driving, the battery traveling on the highway, the connecting the battery to a battery...
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• Reconnect the battery after checking electrical/electronic systems. flames are kept well away from the the charge status (refer to The Authorized Maserati Dealer is battery while it is charging; “Maintenance-Free Battery” in this available to advise you on how to section) and perform the initializing •...
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Maintenance and Care Battery Reconnection • Connect the battery (refer “Maintenance-Free Battery” in this section). • Unlock and lock the doors using the key fob. • Initialize the climate control system by activating the system and pressing the AUTO control as described in chapter "Air Conditioning Controls"...
Features and Specifications Refilling Capacities Capacities and Approved Fluids NOTE: Maserati reserves the right to change or revise specifications without prior notification. Component Quantity Approved Product Specifications Fuel tank (including 4.2 Premium unleaded fuel with no less than 95 RON/85...
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Synthetic fluid: USA FMVSS n. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 Class 4, JIS K 2233 Class 5, AS/NZ 1960 Class 3, SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956-01. Recommended fluid: PETRONAS Tutela Brake Fluid TOP4. CAUTION! For each oil refilling and/or replacement, please contact the Authorized Maserati Dealer.
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American Petroleum Institute The engine oil filler cap also shows the genuine parts approved and (API). Maserati only recommended engine oil viscosity for recommended by Maserati. recommends API Certified engine oils. your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to chapter “Maintenance Procedures”...
Features and Specifications Fuel Consumption The fuel consumption values shown (miles per gallon) are established using EPA test guidelines. Quattroporte GTS (V8 Engine) Quattroporte S Q4 (V6 Engine) City 13 MPG 15 MPG Highway 22 MPG 24 MPG Combined 16 MPG...
Features and Specifications Technical data Engine Data Quattroporte GTS (V8 Engine) Quattroporte S Q4 (V6 Engine) Cylinder number and position 8 - 90° V 6- 60° V Number of valves per cylinder Bore x stroke 86.5 x 80.8 mm 86.5 x 84.5 mm...
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Features and Specifications Properties Timing The timing system uses two overhead camshafts with timing variator. Timing system control Timing chain. Supply Over-supplied with turbocompressor and related intercooler for each bank. Injection – Ignition High pressure 2900 PSI (200 bar) direct fuel injection system. Static ignition with digital electronic control system included and controlled by a single microprocessor ECU.
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NOTE: • Maserati recommends Maserati Genuine Tires marked with “MGT” logo specifically designed for its models. • In order to maintain high performance and safety level, Maserati recommends to use tires equivalent to the original size. WARNING! • The maximum speed reachable with the tires is indicated by the tire manufacturer. Always comply with the regulations in force in the Country you are driving in.
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Features and Specifications Allowed tires size with optional wheel rims For all models Light alloy rims 19” x 8,5J (front) 19” x 10J (rear) - Front tires 245/45 ZR 19 (98Y) - Rear tires 275/40 ZR 19 (101Y) - Front winter tires 245/45 ZR 19 98V M+S - Rear winter tires 275/40 ZR 19 101V M+S...
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Features and Specifications Performance Quattroporte GTS (V8 Engine) Quattroporte S Q4 (V6 Engine) Maximum speed 191 mph (307 km/h) 176 mph (283 km/h) Accelerations from 0 to 100 km/h 4.7 seconds 4.9 seconds Weights Quattroporte GTS (V8 Engine) Quattroporte S Q4 (V6 Engine) Unladen vehicle weight (with tank and 4,495 lb (°)
Features and Specifications Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure value under the following loading conditions listed in the table below: • PLC (Partial Loading Condition): considering 2 passengers + luggage. • FLC (Full Loading Condition): considering 4 or 5 passengers + luggage. (°) Speed driving higher than 124 mph (200 km/h) Load...
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Features and Specifications (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. •...
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Panic Alarm ....28 Power Outlet Inside the Cup MTC System (Maserati Touch Park Assist ....72 Holder .
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Index Occupant Restraint System..52 Using the Seat Belt in Automatic Start ..... .184 RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode .
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Index Tell tales Transmitter, RKE Warranty Information..11 Tell tales on Rev Counter ..140 Preventing Inadvertent Locking of Wheels ....279 TFT Display .
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