Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual page 25

It is still possible to operate the
ignition device using the key fob RKE
transmitter with discharged battery by
pressing the nose side (side opposite
of the emergency key) of the key fob
on the START/STOP button.
Key fob
This vehicle is provided with two
programmed key fobs.
The key fob contains a Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter and an
emergency key that is inserted in to
the remote.
The emergency key allows you to
open the vehicle by inserting into the
lock of the opening handle on the
driver's door, in case the battery of the
vehicle or the key fob go dead.
You can keep the emergency when
using valet parking.
To remove the emergency key:
• hold the mechanical latch on the
back of the key fob sideways;
• simultaneously remove the
emergency key by sliding laterally
towards the end of the key fob.
Before Starting
NOTE:
You can insert either side of the
emergency key into the lock cylinder.
Shift Ignition Device to OFF
Alert
Opening the driver's door to exit the
vehicle when the ignition device is set
in ACC or RUN (engine not running), a
beep will remind you to cycle the
ignition to OFF.
In addition to the acoustic signal a
dedicated message is displayed on the
instrument cluster. If the ignition
device is left in the ACC or RUN
position, when vehicle is locked the
system will turn off the instrument
cluster and automatically set ignition
device to OFF.
With the MTC System, the power
window switches, radio, power
sunroof, and power outlets will
remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is cycled to
the OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature, it is
possible to set the timing of this
feature.
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