How To Use Remote Start; Remote Start System (Optional) - Maserati Ghibli Owner's Manual

Before Starting
Remote Start System
(optional)
This system enables the key fob RKE
transmitter to start the engine
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conveniently from outside the vehicle
while still maintaining security. The
system has a range of approximately
300 ft (91 m). Obstructions between
the vehicle and the key fob may
reduce this range.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful
interference.
• This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate
from a normal distance, check for
these conditions:
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• A weak battery in the RKE
transmitter. The expected life of the
battery is a minimum of three years.
• Closeness to a radio transmitter such
as a radio station tower, airport
transmitter, and some mobile or CB
radio.
• Obstructions between the vehicle
and the Key Fob.

How to use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be
met before the engine will remote
start:
• System not disabled from previous
remote start event.
• Vehicle Security alarm not active.
• Doors closed.
• Engine lid closed.
• Trunk lid closed.
• Hazard lights switch off.
• Brake pedal not pressed by any
passenger remaining in the vehicle.
• Battery at an acceptable charge level.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a
closed garage or confined area.
Exhaust gas contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and
colorless.
• Keep key fobs RKE transmitter away
from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.
Engine Remote Start Abort
Message on Instrument Cluster
The following messages will display on
the instrument cluster if the vehicle
fails to remote start or exits remote
start prematurely:
• "Remote Start Cancelled Door
Open".
• "Remote Start Cancelled Hood
Open".
• "Remote Start Cancelled Trunk
Open".
• "Remote Start Cancelled Fuel Low".
• "Remote Start Cancelled Time
Expired".
• "Remote Start Disabled Start Vehicle
to Reset".
The message on the instrument cluster
stays active as long as the ignition
switch is in RUN position.