Maserati Ghibli 2016 Owner's Manual page 51

warn anyone within range. When
Power Trunk Lid/Hand Free edge
reaches the car body, the motor
locking the latch is activated
automatically.
If necessary, the Power Trunk Lid/Hand
Free can also be opened or closed
manually, nevertheless this could cause
temporary malfunctions at the
following activations.
WARNING!
• Activate Power Trunk Lid/Hand Free
only when vehicle is at a standstill.
• Always pay utmost attention when
opening and closing Power Trunk
Lid/Hand Free since the protection
system might fail to respond and
cause injury to anyone within range.
• After the closing command, always
make sure that Power Trunk
Lid/Hand Free is completely closed.
CAUTION!
• Under extreme weather conditions,
trunk lid seal could freeze and
compromise Power Trunk Lid/Hand
Free automatic opening and closing.
• Before opening Power Trunk
Lid/Hand Free, make sure that no
objects or snow are set on trunk lid
or might jam or prevent its opening.
Hands Free Power Trunk Release and
Closing
This mode is controlled by the Passive
Entry system (see paragraph "Passive
Entry System" in this section), which
automatically releases and closes the
Power Trunk Lid/Hand Free when you
place your foot in the area under the
rear bumper.
The system will only operate if the
system acknowledges the presence of
the key fob RKE transmitter within 2.3
ft (70 cm) of the Power Trunk Lid/Hand
Free.
The range of the sensors that detect
your foot movement extends along
and underneath the central portion of
the rear bumper.
To activate the Power Trunk Lid/Hand
Free, stand behind the vehicle, near
the trunk lid, and move your foot
under the bumper as if to kick
something. Do not place your foot too
close to the bumper or touch the
underbody.
Before Starting
WARNING!
• Pay careful attention to the exhaust
tailpipes as they can reach high
temperatures and, in case of contact,
they can cause severe burns.
• When it is not necessary to open the
Power Trunk Lid/Hand Free with the
Hands Free mode, make sure the key
fob results outside the range of use
(2.3 ft/70 cm). Otherwise, the Power
Trunk Lid/Hand Free can be opened
accidentally by an unintentional
movement of the foot.
In order for the sensors to detect your
foot movement, move your foot
towards the vehicle rather than
sideways and immediately pull it back:
from this moment, the Power Trunk
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