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Dear Customer, We thank you for having chosen a MASERATI. This vehicle is the end result of the MASERATI tradition and experience in the design and production of sports, touring and racing cars. The purpose of this manual is to provide you with an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls in the car and to explain how they work.
Fangio wins the world titles with the cars. Giuseppe Campari, with Type 1976 250F. At the end of the year Maserati 8CM, wins the Grand Prix of France and officially retires from racing. The new Quattroporte, designed by...
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1989 Shamal is the first car featuring the new Biturbo 8-cylinder with 3200 hp. 1993 3500 GT Fiat Auto purchases remaining shares of Maserati and in 1998 presents the new Quattroporte. 1997 Ferrari acquires the control of Maserati. 1998 Quattroporte Evoluzione V8 3.2 - V6 2.8.
SERIOUS DANGER involving the braking force safety of persons and damage to the ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT vehicle! MSP - MASERATI STABILITY PROGRAM Yaw prevention monitoring WARNING: warning to prevent any system damage to the vehicle and thus hazards involving the safety of “Cambiocorsa”...
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finds that a safety defect exists in a procedures carried out at your the respective section of this manual. group of vehicles, it may order a recall Authorized Maserati Dealer , as it has and remedy campaign. However, properly trained staff and and equipment for your vehicle.
Keep children at a safe component. distance. Symbols included in the labeling on Heat guards - belts - pulleys - your MASERATI are listed here, along fans with the component involved with Can start up automatically Do not rest your hands on it.
Warning symbols Windshield wiper Symbols indicating compulsory measures Only use fluids of the type Catalytic muffler prescribed in the chapter Battery Do not park or stop over “Capacities and technical Protect your eyes. flammable surfaces. Refer to specifications”. section: “Pollution control devices”.
General contents Car identification data Active and passive safety Instruments and controls Before you drive Using the vehicle In an emergency Capacities and technical specifications Maintenance Contents Symbols...
Identification plates Engine marking The vehicle identification number B is located on the cylinder block and Chassis marking includes the type and serial number. The vehicle's identification number The engine type is also given on the can be found on the dashboard panel summary plate located on the front in front of the passenger seat.
(see on page 144). remote control in a safe place (not in to be given to your Authorized the car) in order to request duplicates Maserati Dealer in the case that you if needed. request duplicates of the keys. Key codes...
Keep the plate with the Rolling Code with care and in a safe place. To order extra keys fitted with radio operated controls, contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer indicating your complete Rolling Code. Electronic alarm device code...
Active and passive safety Seat belts Proper transport of children Front and side airbags MSP System ABS and EBD systems ASR system (electronic anti-skid device) Parking sensors (optional) Fire extinguisher (optional) Fuel cut-off inertia switch...
Seat belts Fastening the seat belts The retractor locking device is designed to activate whenever the belt After recovering the lower part of the is pulled out too rapidly or in case of seat belt from the external side of the The vehicle is equipped with seat belts sudden braking or collision.
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Front seat belt height To raise the anchoring point grip ring Pretensioners adjustment D directly; to move the anchoring To help make the front seat belts still point downwards use handle E . more efficient, the vehicle is equipped The seat belt height must be with pretensioners.
Authorized Maserati Dealer. not fastened. Therefore, they must be belt buckles into their relative seats. replaced by your Authorized Maserati Dealer after they are activated. The units have a ten year service life from the date of manufacture; they must be replaced when their service life is near expiration.
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General warnings regarding the Always fasten the seat belts. It is extremely dangerous to seat belts Traveling without the seat travel with the belt positioned belts fastened increases the underneath your arm. In the The driver is obligated by law risk of injury in the event of a collision, event of an accident you could be to respect and enforce the...
Do not carry children on a Proper use of the seat belts passenger’s lap. Children must 1) Always use the seat belts with the be seated in their own seat. belt completely flat, not twisted; Make sure the belt can move freely and is not If the seat belt has been obstructed by anything.
Proper transport of We recommend to carry A child traveling in a children using suitable child- rearward-facing seat could be children restraint systems and always seriously injured by an airbag in the back seat, as this is the most being activated. This could happen protected position in the event of a because the seat back of the child's For the best protection in the event of...
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The vehicle is equipped with three The vehicle is not provided anchorage points (two lower and an with a manual deactivation upper one) for child seats, as provided switch for the passenger side by the country regulations. airbag; it is prohibited to carry children on a rearward facing child-seat mounted on the passenger seat.
The vehicle is equipped with 4 airbags Front airbags In the event of a collision, anyone not wearing a seat (2 front and 2 side) and electronically- The frontal airbags (for the driver and controlled pre-tensioners for the front belt will be thrown forward passenger) are safety devices which are and will come into contact with the seat belts.
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In case of a low impact head on Side airbags (side bags) WARNING: The front and/or side airbags may inflate if the vehicle collision (in which the retaining action The side airbags are designed to help of the seat belts affords adequate suffers a violent impact beneath the provide better protection for those in car body, for example when hitting...
This operation, when When the ignition key is is running (indicating a fault), needed, must be performed contact your Authorized Maserati only by authorized personnel of your rotated to the MAR position Dealer as soon as possible to have the Authorized Maserati Dealer.
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If the vehicle has been the object of theft or attempted theft, if it has been vandalized or involved in flooding, contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer to have the vehicle and the airbag system checked. Front and side airbags...
(Maserati Stability Program) yaw have the MSP system checked at the the initials MSP switch on in green on prevention monitoring system Maserati Service Network as soon as the multi-function display. To disable encompassing all of the vehicle's possible. it, press button A for about 2 seconds.
Driving extremely contact the nearest Authorized In the event of an emergency stop or carefully, go directly to the nearest Maserati Dealer, which, thanks to the braking on slippery surfaces (where Authorized Maserati Dealer to have self-diagnostics system the vehicle is there is snow, ice, etc.), the ABS,...
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fluid and contact your and road conditions, visibility and the Authorized Maserati Dealer to have traffic. the system checked. In fact, any fluid leaks from the hydraulic system will...
ASR system (electronic The ASR acts in combination with the MSR function (engine braking torque adjustment) electronic suspension adjustment anti-skid device) system: in normal conditions (SPORT The ASR system also helps control the mode disabled) stability is prioritized engine braking torque when the The ASR system helps prevent the in low and medium grip conditions, accelerator pedal is released under low...
Parking sensors (optional) The parking system sensors, housed in The warning beep stops immediately the rear bumper, are activated if the distance between the vehicle and automatically when the key is turned the obstacle increases. The tone cycle is During parking maneuvers, the to the MAR position and the reverse constant if the distance measured by parking sensors provide the driver with...
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WARNING: When cleaning the sensors, Sensor range If there is an object located in the take special care not to scratch or central zone, it will be detected at The sensors allow the system to damage them. Do not use dry, rough distances of less than 1.64 yd (1.50 m).
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If however, the failure beep continues, contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer to have the system checked. Parking sensors (optional)
Fire extinguisher The fire extinguisher must always be fastened to its special brackets. If it is (optional) not used, we recommend you remove the entire device to free the passenger A portable fire extinguisher is located foot area from the fire extinguisher on the passenger compartment floor brackets.
fire risks. Contact your in the event of a collision, cutting off local Authorized Maserati Dealer the fuel supply and consequently immediately. causing the engine to stop. It also prevents the fuel spreading if the fuel Resetting the switch lines are damaged during the accident.
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1) Instrument panel 16) Emergency light switch 32) Hood opening lever 2) Lower gear activation lever DOWN 17) Info Center display and controls 33) Steering wheel height and depth adjuster lever 3) Interior temperature sensor 18) Ventilation and heating controls 34) External lights control 4) Driver’s airbag 19) Electric window controls...
Instrument panel USA - CDN version 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Instrument panel...
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15) Right-hand direction indicator 3) Front seat heating warning light warning light 27) External temperature gauge 4) High beams warning light 16) Maserati CODE system warning 28) External temperature LED: it light switches on when the temperature is 5) Parking lights/low beams warning equal to or lower than 36 °F (+ 2 °C) (icy...
Drive with with the engine running. the utmost care and consult your High beams Authorized Maserati Dealer If the light stays on or if it immediately. When the high beams are does not come on or if it turned on or flashing.
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Under normal conditions, the driving the car, contact your REDUCED THE SPEED: dangerous warning light should switch on when Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as temperature in the catalytic the ignition key is turned to the MAR possible. converters, catalysts can be damaged.
If fluid level is below the – Flashing light - vehicle not protected Maserati Dealer immediately. minimum limit there could be a by the Maserati CODE. The engine leakage. Contact your Authorized can, however, be started but, contact Maserati Dealer before restarting the your Authorized Maserati Dealer as car.
Authorized at the center (35 to 70 psi) (2.5 to 5 Maserati Dealer. bar). If it moves towards 0 and at the same time the warning light switches on, stop the car and carry out the necessary checks.
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18 – Voltmeter 19 – Fuel level gauge It indicates the battery voltage and the The warning light inside the consequent normal operation of the instrument switches on to indicate that charging system. With the battery in there are about 5 US gallons (18 liters) good condition, the engine off and the fuel left in the tank.
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22 – Multi-function display Indicates a failure in the 23 – Doors and engine/luggage compartment open display electronic suspensions Switches on when the MSP system. system is activated. Indicates that doors and hood/trunk Engine oil pressure are open or not properly closed. Indicates deactivation or low.
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– 1 (1 gear) it indicates a malfunction in the – 2 (2 gear) heating/air-conditioning system. Contact your Authorized Maserati – 3 (3 gear) Dealer as soon as possible for service. – 4 (4 gear) – 5 (5 gear) –...
Trip odometer reset Instrument panel dimmer button switch Press button A to set the trip odometer Turn button B, with the external lights to zero. on, to adjust the instrument panel lighting. Tip Odometer reset button / Instrument panel dimmer switch Trip odometer reset button...
Controls and interior Heated side window and side- Opening the luggage view mirror defroster compartment equipment Activation of the heated side window Press pushbutton E (located inside the and of the side rear view mirror glove compartment) to open the trunk Hazard warning lights defroster is only possible when the lid.
Opening the fuel tank flap MSP system SPORT setting Press the F pushbutton (inside the The MSP system is automatically On vehicles equipped with glove compartment) to open the fuel activated when starting the engine. electronically-controlled suspensions, tank flap on the right-hand rear side of It is possible to disconnect or reconnect pressing button L will select the SPORT the car.
On vehicles which are not equipped Clock Front overhead lights with electronically-controlled Press pushbutton N to set the clock: The overhead lights include one suspensions, pressing button M will slight pressure = slow adjustment central light and one reading light. The select the POWER mode, which sets prolonged pressure = fast adjustment.
Rear overhead lights Sun visors Ashtray and cigarette lighter The rear overhead lights R, which These can be positioned to the front or They are found on the central console switch on automatically when one of to the side. To place the visor sideways, under a cover.
Glove compartment To ensure passenger safety, Center storage compartment the glove compartment must It is positioned in the lower part of the It is found in the rear side of the always remain closed when dashboard on the passenger's side, central console.
Glass compartment Seat pockets Coat-hooks This is positioned on the tunnel, near The front seats come equipped with a These are found in the rear of the the handbrake lever, and it can contain map pocket on the back. passenger compartment. To pull out a either a glass or a can.
Fuel tank flap Keys Ignition switch Electronic alarm device Front seats Rear seats Side-view mirrors Steering wheel External lights and directional indicators Windshield wipers and headlight washers (optional) Maserati Info Center Sound system Air conditioning and heating system Specific luggage set (optional)
Doors WARNING: If one of the doors is not Door open warning lights closed properly or there is a problem in These warning lights, on the the system, the central door lock will instrument panel, come on when the Opening doors from the outside not switch on and after some attempts, doors, engine and luggage Switch off the alarm device and the...
Pressing the window button on the Never leave children Door open indicator unattended inside the vehicle: driver side B with the key in the MAR Each door is fitted with a reflector D position operates the window in If one or both doors are open fitted to the door panel.
Engine compartment Release the safety device by lifting button B located in the middle of the hood grille. Lifting the engine compartment lid: To open the engine compartment The procedure is facilitated by the side hood: pull lever A located on the lower gas struts.
Luggage compartment key therefore, can be used when The luggage compartment is leaving the vehicle with a garage or illuminated by the ceiling light B which parking facility, as it allows the staff to switches on automatically when the lid The luggage compartment trunk can move the car but not to open the glove is opened and it switches off after a...
Fuel tank flap When refueling, the cap must remain Fuel tank flap emergency opening hanging from the flap by means of the respective hook B. If necessary the flap can be opened by The fuel tank flap is found on the The cap is joined to the filler neck with pulling the cable C located on the right right-hand rear side of the car.
If it is still not possible to device which transmits a code signal to start the engine, try the emergency the Maserati CODE control unit, and Operation start-up procedure (see chapter engine ignition is enabled only if the "Emergency starting"...
Duplicating the keys Emergency starting flashing, it means that the vehicle is When ordering additional keys, If the Maserati CODE is unable to not protected by the engine remember that memorizing (up to deactivate the engine immobilizer, the immobilizing device. Contact your...
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WARNING: After an emergency start- pedal and keep it pressed. up procedure, we advise you to contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer since 6) Proceed in the same manner for the the emergency procedure must be remaining digits in the code on the performed after each start.
first attempted theft), have it connected devices excluded apart from checked by your Authorized Maserati gear. those that are not key-controlled (e.g. If the car is on a downward slope, Dealer before restarting the car.
– car movement surveillance. electronic alarm system again. WARNING: The engine immobilizer function is provided by the Maserati CODE system, which is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed from the starter switch.
– all the keys in your possession with 1 switching off ever 6 seconds = related remote control passenger compartment volume control alarm – the Maserati CODE system CODE CARD 2 switching offs ever 6 seconds = door – the electronic alarm device CODE alarm...
Replacing the Key radio control To replace the radio control battery: WARNING: Do not use sharp tools to batteries separate or join the key casing and – separate the two halves of the key using a small screwdriver take the maximum care to avoid If pressing one of the two key buttons, damages.
Replacing “valet” key radio To replace radio operated control control batteries batteries: – separate the two parts of the key If pressing the radio operated control casing using a small screwdriver button does not cause the electronic – remove the ring with the two alarm activation or deactivation, the batteries battery must be replaced (after...
Front seats Back/forward adjustment Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is in motion Push control A on the outer side of the could be dangerous. The seat forward or back. Only adjust the seat when the seatback should not be tilted back too car is stationary.
Seatback tilt WARNING: The system (excluding the Seat heating (optional) seat with position memory) also To tilt the seatback on the front seats, To turn on the seat heating option, includes a safety device which stops lift lever C and move the seatback press the respective pushbutton D for a the seat and then moves it a short forward.
(forward and of 5 tones emitted when the ignition backward) key is turned to the STOP position: see 6) return the seatback to the normal your Authorized Maserati Dealer for position. service. Front seats...
Headrest Armrest Center Storage compartment Headrests are integrated in the seats. The front seat armrest is found in the back of the central console. Rise the armrest to access the center storage compartment. Front seats...
Rear seats Headrest The rear headrests are a fixed part of the seatback. Armrest The rear armrest is movable and can be inserted into the backseat. To lower it, pull handle A. Rear seats...
Side-view mirrors – Mirror retraction: when button C is To store a new side rear view mirror pressed, both mirrors retract to position, turn the ignition key to allow parking in restricted spaces. “MAR” and adjust the mirror External side-view mirrors Pressing the button again returns positions;...
The side rear view mirrors feature Electrically-shaded interior rear- view mirror different curvatures; the left-hand mirror is flat, while the right-hand one The electrically shaded rearview mirror is convex. automatically operates an anti- blinding function by gradually shading as the light shining on the mirror Pay particular attention as increases.
– Make the steering wheel height and remove the steering wheel; depth adjustments. this procedure, if necessary, – Move lever A back to position 2 to must be carried out by an Authorized re-lock the steering wheel. Maserati Dealer. Steering wheel...
External lights and Light switch High beams To turn on the high beams with the Switch A has 4 settings: directional indicators light switch in the position, push – Lights off the left lever towards the dashboard. – Dipped, license plate and side- The external lights and directional Subsequently pushing the lever marker lights on...
Flashing the headlights Parking lights Directions indicators Headlights can be flashed by pulling The parking lights work only with the 3-position lever: the left-hand lever towards the ignition key in the STOP or ACC B - Off steering wheel. positions, or with the key removed. C - Lever up: right indicators Headlights can be flashed even with They are switched on by turning the...
Windshield wipers and The windshield wiper and washer are Intermittent operation- frequency started by shifting the lever in the E headlight washers position. To regulate the frequency of (optional) Windshield washer operation is timed, intermittent operation, with the lever whereas windshield wiper operation is on the B position, turn lockring F.
Windshield washer Headlight washers (optional) Pulling the lever towards the steering The headlight washers are activated wheel (non-permanent position) automatically when the windshield activates the windshield washer and washer is started and the external wiper. lights are on. When the windshield washer is The headlight washer liquid is activated, the windshield wiper starts contained in the same windshield...
The system controls and main functions are listed below. The car is equipped with a specific supplement The car is equipped with the Maserati describing the Maserati Info Center Info Center infotelematic system that system fully and listing all of the includes the radio set with CD-ROM/ warnings and precautions for use;...
In some cases, the activation of the function selected is controlled by the Some controls have multiple functions, pressure on the button (short or depending on the system current prolonged press) as listed in the operating conditions. following table. Maserati Info Center...
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18 - AUDIO/ Radio menu page selection. Radio off. 19 - TEL/ Inactive button. – 20 - NAV/ Navigator function selection. Switch off/restore navigator MUTE voice messages (NAV/MUTE mode). 21 - TRIP On-board computer menu page selection. – Maserati Info Center...
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26 - Ejection of the navigator CD-ROM or audio CD. – Display infotelematic system functions. – Display interior temperature and Heating/Air conditioning functions. – Display GPS signal intensity. – Earpiece activated. Heating and air conditioning controls. – Maserati Info Center...
figure in section “Controls” on page MANUAL SWITCHING OFF: press the left-hand knob (16). The main functions of the Maserati Info Center are activated by pressing Blanking of the monitor screen the following keys: MONITOR BLANKING: press the MAIN –...
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“Autostore” function. NAVIGATOR VOICE MESSAGE MUTING MANUAL STATION SAVING: keep one (NAV MUTE): press the NAV key (20). of the keys numbered from “1” to “6”. NAVIGATOR VOICE MESSAGE ON press the NAV key (20). Maserati Info Center...
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CD YOU ARE LISTENING TO: first select the "Stop NAV" function. the "CDC setup" function, then the ERASING STORED DESTINATIONS: "Repeat" function, followed by the select the "Delete destination" "CD" option. function on the first page of the menu. Maserati Info Center...
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"Route options" function on the third page of the menu and then the "Route type" function. Set the "Shortest distance" option. FASTEST ROUTE SELECTION: first select the "Route options" function on the third page of the menu and then the Maserati Info Center...
– two mid-range loudspeakers C on – two subwoofer loudspeakers D on the rear side valance panels the back shelf The Maserati Info Center system also includes a radio with a CD player, a CD- changer (optional). The sound system in the car consists of: –...
A - Dashboard central and side vents Central and side dashboard Front windshield pillar vents vents B - Dashboard upper vent Vents L positioned on the windshield C - Dashboard lower vents Press the tab in point H to open the pillars are fixed and directed for D - Side window demisting/defrosting central and side outlets.
Lower dashboard vents Rear vents Vents M are positioned on the lower The rear seat air-conditioning and dashboard sides, and they cannot be heating vents are positioned at the aimed. end of the central console. To open the vents, press the fin at point N.
Automatic air conditioning and 5) ECON pushbutton for deactivation Equivalent temperature heating controls of the ventilation compressor The systems allows automatic and 6) Display for system operating 1) Knob for setting the required manual control of the temperature conditions (fan speed, "Comfort" “comfort”...
Description of controls Main air flow towards the lower 4) Activation/deactivation button for section of the passenger compartment air re-circulation 1) Control for setting the required and secondary air flow towards the When re-circulation is activated, the “equivalent” temperature windshield/front side windows. air flow comes from within the Sets the desired temperature inside passenger compartment.
5) Deactivation button for the air- Description of operating The system can be operating under strategies conditioning system compressor one of the following conditions: Pressing the ECON button disables the – automatic control of the fan speed During automatic operation, the air-conditioning system compressor and air distribution (AUTO message system controls the following...
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WARNING: When the air conditioning During the automatic operation the and heating system is off (knob 3 on system can automatically activate the OFF) air enters the passenger recirculating air function or deactivate compartment and thus, under certain the ventilation compressor to cool/ environmental conditions or with heat the compartment or to demist/ more than one person in the car, the...
(recirculating air function on). Have your air cleaner replaced at least once a year at your Authorized Maserati Dealer (possibly in spring or early summer). In the event of use of the car primarily in polutted or dusty areas, more frequent air filter replacement is...
Using the vehicle Starting the engine Manual gearbox “Cambiocorsa” gearbox Using the brakes Use of the engine Constant speed control (Cruise Control) Electronic suspension (optional) Headlights Driving conditions Pollution control devices Parking Tires...
Starting the engine 4) Turn the ignition key to the AVV the AVV position (with the brake pedal position and release it as soon as the pressed), the system allows the clutch engine starts. to open and the transmission to be Keep the brake pedal pressed shifted to neutral.
These actions could jumpers cables in reverse order. cause fuel to flow into the catalytic converter and damage it beyond If the car does not start after several repair. attempts, contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer. Starting the engine...
Manual gearbox When downshifting, make sure that In order to shift gears correctly, you need to press you do not exceed the maximum speed allowed for the engine. the clutch pedal down fully: The manual gearbox has six gears plus the area under the pedal board Engage the reverse gear only with the a reverse gear, all of which are...
D - "Automatic transmission" function switch on and then switch off if no your Authorized Maserati Dealer for switch malfunctioning is detected after service. several seconds. E - Low grip" function switch.
(N) and the display. position. Contact your Authorized then to the desired gear. Maserati Dealer for service WARNING: Release the UP, DOWN and If a horizontal dash appears R levers immediately after the Operation with the engine on the display, there may be gearshift request.
WARNING: Engagement of the reverse – if the door is opened without Important gear is accompanied by a safety sound pressing the brake pedal or the – With the car stationary and a gear signal, which sounds intermittently for accelerator engaged, keep the brake pedal the entire time in which it is engaged.
Up-shifting "UP" Downshifting "DOWN" DOWN for underrunning speed rate Use the right-hand UP lever, without Use the left-hand DOWN lever, even releasing the accelerator pedal. without releasing the accelerator The system shifts down the gears "automatically", if the engine runs The UP shifting is not accepted if the pedal.
Stopping the car Do not remove the key with Other system functions the car moving! The system When the car is stopped, the system "Low-grip" mode (and thus the display) would automatically switches to 1st gear This mode can be used on particularly remain activated but operating (unless N has already been selected slippery roads (snow, ice) and it is...
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A DOWN request from 6th to WARNING: The "automatic gearshift" "SPORT" mode gear will only be accepted mode has priority over the "SPORT" This mode is activated by pressing if the engine speed rate in 5 mode. Therefore, if the AUTO switch G.
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WARNING: If the malfunctioning effect approaching the skidding limit persists, contact your Authorized of the driving wheels on dry asphalt. Maserati Dealer as soon as possible for Under sporty driving conditions with service. gearshifts at high engine speed rates, double-clutching when down-shifting is performed automatically.
Using the brakes You will note a light vibration of the brake pedal during emergency braking or braking under low grip conditions. WARNING: In order to run in the brake This is a sign that the ABS is operating. pads and discs suitably, avoid sudden Do not release the pedal but continue and sharp brakings during the first 190 to press it to give continuity to the...
Use of the engine Driving the car Ensure proper operation of the various devices by checking the respective Never travel with the Tachometer control instruments. indicator approaching the peak r.p.m. Breaking-in not even downhill. Today's modern methods of WARNING: Continuing to drive when a When the Tachometer indicator is production afford high precision in the red warning light switches on could...
– keep engine systems operating it switches on while driving, contact efficiently your Authorized Maserati Dealer as – indicate when a problem causes an soon as possible. increase in emissions exceeding the...
Constant speed control Controls Turn the ring nut B to the (+) position to save the speed reached or to (Cruise Control) The speed control is activated by the increase the speed stored in the switch A, by the ring band B and by the memory.
Storing a speed Restoring the speed stored in the Increasing the speed stored in memory the memory Turn switch A to the ON position and reach the desired speed of the vehicle If the device has been switched off The speed stored in the memory can be after braking, the speed saved increased in two ways: in a normal manner.
A to the OFF position The speed stored in the memory can be switch on the cruise control only when and contact your Authorized Maserati reduced in two ways: traffic and road conditions permit Dealer after having checked the fuse.
Electronic suspension The system is managed by an electronic The activation of the SPORT mode with control unit which controls the suspension sport setting also affects (optional) solenoid valves on each shock the ASR system and the "Cambiocorsa" absorber, modifying their damping gearbox (when fitted), modifying their The electronic system managing the and therefore their setting.
Setting selection WARNING: The SPORT setting is not The electronic suspension adjusting advisable when roads are not in system works jointly with the MSP The driver can select, in relation to excellent condition or are slippery. system (Yaw prevention monitoring roadbed, speed, driving style and system): when the suspensions are set comfort, one of the two setting levels...
Authorized Maserati diagnosed at your Authorized established calibration, which permits Dealer. Maserati Dealer even if it has a normal car set-up. disappeared spontaneously. Should the fault involve one shock If a problem occurs while driving,...
Consult your Authorized Maserati position renders the device for especially in the case of bad weather, Dealer for a check and any adjustments headlight angle adjustment fog and/or insufficient road indications...
Driving conditions Capacities Before you drive – Ensure that lights and headlights are WARNING: Use unleaded fuel only! working properly. Before your trip The use of fuel containing lead would – Carefully adjust the positions of the Check the following at regular irreparably damage the catalytic seat, steering wheel, seat belts and converters.
In addition to being Travelling Always fasten your seat belts. prohibited by current Traveling without your seat – The first rule for safe driving is regulations, it is extremely belt fastened increases the caution. Being careful also means dangerous to travel inside the luggage risk of serious injury in the event of a being in a position to be able to compartment or on the car hood.
Driving at night Driving in the rain Driving in fog The main guidelines to follow when Rain and wet roads are dangerous. On If the fog is dense avoid traveling driving at night are set out below: a wet road all maneuvers are more where possible.
Driving in the mountains Driving on snow or ice On downhill roads, use the engine to Below are some general advice for assist in braking by engaging lower driving in snow or ice conditions: gears so as not to overheat the brakes. –...
By following a few simple rules, the car required to a minimum and contact In addition to the catalytic and pre- driver can help reduce damage to the your Authorized Maserati Dealer as catalytic converters, the vehicles are environment and very often can soon as possible.
Engine exhaust, some of its Other tips – Turn the engine off when stopping constituents, and certain for long periods of time. – Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle components contain – Check tire pressure regularly: if the car stopped: in these conditions the or emit chemicals known to the State pressure is too low, fuel...
As 1st gear is the lowest gear, it is click, contact your Authorized suited to use the engine as a brake. Maserati Dealer to have adjustments When parking on a sharp incline, use a made. wedge or rock to block the wheels.
Tires DOT Quality Grades Tire inflation pressure when cold Tires Tread wear Traction Temperature The tire inflation values, indicated in Michelin Pilot Sport this manual, are intended for cold tires. Treadwear Traction The maximum speed that can The treadwear grade is a comparative The traction grades, from highset to be reached with winter tires is rating based on the wear rate of the...
Excessive speed, Fit identical (manufacturer underinflation, or excessive loading, and tread) tires on all four Your Authorized Maserati Dealer is either separately or in combination, wheels, in order to help available to provide suggestions as to can cause heat buildup and possible...
The use of snow chains is subject to the you to contact your Authorized local state and provincial law. Maserati Dealer for information. Use snow chains of reduced dimensions, with a maximum WARNING: Keep a moderate speed, protuberance of 0.35 in.
In an emergency Emergency starting Toolkit If a tire gets a small puncture If an exterior light goes out If an interior light goes out If a fuse blows If the battery is fully discharged If you have to jack up the car If you have to tow the car In the event of an accident...
The seconds, the warning light OBDII warning light OBDII turns on for 4 If the MASERATI CODE does not turns off: you can now release the seconds and then switches off: you can deactivate the engine immobilizer, the accelerator pedal and start counting now release the accelerator.
Toolkit The tools which may be contained in the box fixed to the luggage compartment panel by belt, are: The car is equipped with the following – universal pliers tools: – 8 mm open end wrench – toolkit, located in the luggage –...
If a tire gets a small After using the inflation kit, Keep the tire inflation kit into the car must be however its container, away from puncture considered to be in an children's reach. Do not inhale emergency situation: drive slowly or swallow and avoid contacts with (maximum permissible speed 50 mph - skin and eyes.
Spare wheel – If necessary, turn on the hazard The box located inside the spare wheel (emergency wheel - optional) warning lights and position the contains: warning triangle at the prescribed – an electric compressor C, including a With the spare wheel fitted, distance.
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– Open the compressor cover and take – Stop the compressor when the WARNING: Power is supplied to the current plug only when the key is out the hose with the pressure pressure indicated on the pressure gauge H and the electric wire L with gauge H is 2.5 bar (250 kPa / 35 psi) turned to MAR and it can only be connected to devices with a power...
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– Take out the jack from the box and – Place the jack near the wheel to be – Make sure that the jack head is open it partially. replaced, in one of the indicated properly fitted into one of the positions.
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– Insert the wrench onto the jack and – Turn the jack wrench to lower the car For safety reasons, it is absolutely forbidden to travel rotate it until the wheel rises a few and withdraw the jack. inches off the ground. with more than one spare –...
Refitting the standard wheel On completion of the operation: – Thoroughly deflate the spare wheel, – Following the procedure described exerting pressure on the valve above, lift the car and remove the through the protruding piece of the spare wheel. valve cap.
WARNING: Before replacing a lamp, 3) Rotate the bulb holder F in a counter make sure that the corresponding fuse Maserati Dealer only: RISK OF clockwise direction and slide it out. ELECTRICAL SHOCKS! is in good working condition. Use only...
Directional indicator lights 2) Remove the rear part releasing the 3) Remove the bulb holder M turning it retaining tab L and remove the unit. in an a counter direction. To replace the direction indicator light 4) Remove and replace the bulb. bulb (5W): 5) Refit the bulb holder turning it in a 1) Push forward the directional...
To replace the license plate light bulb: recommended to contact your unit has to be removed. It is therefore 1) Loosen the fastening screws for the Authorized Maserati Dealer. recommended that you contact your lens/bulb holder unit. Authorized Maserati Dealer.
If an interior light 3) Refit the overhead light inserting Rear overhead lights the left-hand side first and then goes out To replace the bulb (12V – 5W pushing the right-hand side into place. torpedo): 1) Remove the ceiling light by gently WARNING: Before replacing a lamp, WARNING: When refitting the levering it out with a flat head...
Vanity mirror light Glove compartment light Courtesy lights (below door) To replace the bulb (12V – 5W To replace the bulb To replace the bulb (12V - 5W all glass): torpedo): (12V - 5W “torpedo” type): 1) Lever it out gently from its ceiling 1) Remove the fixing plate by levering 1) Remove the lens by levering it out light seat G with a flat head...
Luggage compartment light 3) Replace the pressure-fitted bulb. 4) Refit the lens. To replace the bulb (12V - 5W all glass): 5) Refit the lighting unit inserting first 1) Lever it out gently from its ceiling the left side and then pressing on the light seat L with a flat head right side to hook up the clip N.
The fuses/relays are located in various If the fault reoccurs, consult your parts of the car, namely: Replacing the fuses Authorized Maserati Dealer. – Under the dashboard on the right When an electrical device ceases to hand side. work, check that the corresponding Never replace a blown fuse –...
Fuses and relays under the The fuses/relays are contained in 4 box Spare fuses are positioned vertically. dashboard, on the right hand units, protected by covers. To remove The fuse and relay list is shown in the side the covers, gently lever up the following pages.
Micro 30A Connected devices cut out during ignition Micro 30A Connected devices not cut out during ignition Micro 20A Electronic injection main relay Micro 20A Maserati CODE System Micro 20A Air conditioner compressor Micro 20A Horns Micro 20A High beams –...
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(+15 not cut out during ignition) – – Not used Stop, clutch 7.5A Brown ECU for CAN line interface, OBD, Maserati CODE system, multifuncion display Ochre BOGE system (+15 connected devices not cut out during ignition) yellow – – Not used...
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Posit. Amps. Color System/Component Ceiling lights, ceiling light timer, (electricals,) seats , luggage compartment and fuel flap opening controls Airbag (+15 connected devices not cut out during ignition) Navigator, clock, tunnel display +15 light switch, Cruise Control, headlight aiming ECU (+15 cut out during ignition) Ochre Alarm system, preset for satellite alarm yellow...
Fuses/relays in the engine Side relay compartment Posit. Type Function The fuses/relays in the engine Mini 50A Electronic cooling fan (second speed) compartment, are located on the right- hand side and on the rear panel, right- Mini 50A Electronic cooling fan (first speed) hand side.
WARNING: This work should be Maxi 60A Blue performed by your Authorized Maxi 40A Orange First speed fans Maserati Dealer. Maxi 50A Second speed fans To access the fuses, remove cover G gently levering up the fastening tabs If a fuse blows...
Relay/fuse box units in the There are three fuse and relay box To gain access to the fuses and relays of luggage compartment units which are located as follows: units M and N, remove the covers by M- over the battery, in the front side opening the fastening clips.
Luggage compartment fuses Posit. Amp. Color System/Component – – Not used Yellow Fuel pump (rear) 7.5A Brown Heated rear window and mirror defrosting (rear) Green Defroster – – Not used Green Radio amplifier Green Fuel tank flap (rear) – – Not used Luggage compartment lid, coil for luggage compartment and fuel tank flap opening White...
If the battery is fully Starting with the auxiliary 3) Connect the recharger wires to the battery battery terminals. discharged 4) Switch on the recharger. See the section "Starting the engine" contained in the chapter "Using the 5) When the battery is recharged, turn First of all, you are advised to carefully Vehicle".
If you have to jack up The jack can be used only to replace the wheels. Under no the car circumstance should it be used for repairs under the car. Using the jack See the section “If a tire gets a puncture”, in this chapter (pg.
Position the gearshift lever in neutral towing. intervention of your Authorized (“N” position for cars with To access the towing hook seat, Maserati Dealer to have the system "Cambiocorsa" gearbox). remove the cap on the lower right- restored. hand side of the front bumpers.
In the event To extinguish fires, even small ones, use a fire extinguisher, blankets, sand of an accident or earth. Never use water. In accidents on highways, particularly It is important always to stay calm. where visibility is poor, there is a high –...
Capacities and Technical Specifications Fuel Engine oil Capacities: quantities and specifications of the products to be used Fuel consumption Technical specifications Tire pressure...
Fuel Engine oil Only use unleaded premium fuel with To check level, please consult the high octane number (R.O.N.) - no less chapter “Maintenance”. than 93. Do not top up with, otherwise or use Tank capacity: about 22 US gallons (84 oil having characteristics other than liters), including a reserve of about 5 those of the oil already used.
Capacities: quantities and specifications of the products to be used Recommended quantities and products Parts to be refilled Quantity Product specifications Fuel tank (reserve included) about 22 US Premium unleaded fuel, no less than 93 R.O.N. gallons (84 liters) Fuel reserve about 5 US gallons (18 liters) Engine oil:...
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Air conditioning system coolant 1,100 g R134a Air conditioning and ventilation system 135 cc Type SP 10 (Sanden) compressor oil MASERATI recommends to use AGIP products complying with the above mentioned specifications. Capacities: quantities and specifications of the products to be used...
Fuel consumption Fuel consumption Urban Extra-urban The fuel consumption values shown in Manual gearbox 12.4 mpg 21.3 mpg the following table were established "Cambiocorsa" gearbox 12.55 mpg 21.3 mpg based on homologation tests. WARNING: The type of route, traffic conditions, weather conditions, driving style, general condition of the vehicle, set-up/equipment/accessories in the car, use of the air conditioning system, car load, roof rack and other items or situations which may negatively affect the car aerodynamics or wind resistance...
Technical specifications Injection – Ignition The ignition - injection system is controlled by a single microprocessor Engine electronic control unit (ECU). Engine General performance and fuel consumption are both optimized, the former due an Type code M138 improved car drivability and the latter Cylinder number and position 8 - 90°...
Manual gearbox and “Cambiocorsa" gearbox Lubrication system Six forward speeds and one reverse. The engine lubrication system is of the dry sump type with scavenge and Gear Ratios Total reduction ratios delivery pumps aligned with the (engine revolutions/wheel cooling pump, in a single unit driven revolutions) by the crankshaft through a chain.
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The “Cambiocorsa" gearbox helps When shifting gears, the engine As a matter of fact, the system is relieve the driver from bothering and control is assisted by the gearbox designed to automatically exclude all straining aspects of manual control. wrong gearshifting requests. As far as transmission management, without Interfacing between gearbox and driving assistance is concerned, it...
Differential Brakes Suspension The ratios are: Service and emergency brakes Front and rear Disc-type, on four wheels, self- Articulated quadrilateral. Differential reduction torque ventilating. Manual gearbox and Adjustable damping suspension Two diagonally opposed and “Cambiocorsa” (optional) independent hydraulic control circuits. gearbox 41/11 = 3.727 This system allows the driver to choose...
Wheels Steering Rack and pinion hydraulic steering, Rims and tires with pump driven by the drive shaft Rim size Tire size Brand tires and reservoir. Articulated steering column, with energy absorption and MICHELIN PILOT SPORT TL front 8”J x 18” 235/40 ZR18 adjustable inclination and height.
Snow chains: brand/type 265/35 ZR18 Konig/SUPER MAGIC WARNING: Snow chains must be fitted only on the rear wheels. Use is subject to local laws Contact your Athorized Maserati Dealer for purchasing your snow chains. Performance Maximum speed km/h Manual gearbox “Cambiocorsa"...
Dimensions 963 mm 2660 mm 900 mm 37,91 in 104,72 in 35,43 in 4523 mm 178,06 in Trunk volume (VDA standard): approx. 340 dm including approx. 60 dm for spare wheel compartment 1538 mm 1525 mm 60,55 in 60,03 in 1822 mm The height refers to an unladen car 71,73 in...
Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Additional checks Level checks Air filters Anti-dust/anti-pollen filter Battery Electronic Control Units Spark plugs Wheels and tires Windshield wipers Air conditioning Bodywork Interiors If the car is not used for long periods Battery master switch...
WARNING: You are advised to notify Maintenance services are prescribed by procedures is essential for maintaining your Authorized Maserati Dealer of the Manufacturer. Failure to have the warranty coverage. any minor operating problems, services carried may invalidate the without waiting for the next service.
Main operations to be performed at the specified mileage Main operations Kilometres covered (in thousands) 18.5 43.5 68.5 93.5 Miles covered (in thousands) Belts for generator/water pump, ventilation compressor and hydraulic steering control Replace at least every 3 years Engine oil and filter Replace once a year Cooling system connections and lines Air filters...
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Main operations Kilometres covered (in thousands) 18.5 43.5 68.5 93.5 Miles covered (in thousands) Engine coolant level Replace every 2 years Brake/clutch fluid level (drain if necessary) Replace every year Brake system: lines, calipers, connections Dashboard warning light efficiency Handbrake operation Wear condition of the braking elements (discs, pads);...
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Main operations Kilometres covered (in thousands) 18.5 43.5 68.5 93.5 Miles covered (in thousands) Controls and adjustment systems in general, hinges, doors, hood/trunk Correct operation and reliability of the seats and safety belts Fastening screws and nuts on the bodywork Headlight aiming Chassis and protected area integrity Check every 2 years...
Scheduled must be carried out by your Maintenance plan. Authorized Maserati Dealer. For those routine and minor maintenance operations which you can carry out yourself, make sure that you always use the right equipment, original Maserati spare parts and the prescribed fluids;...
Engine compartment panels To check and top up the brakes/ Engine oil hydraulic clutch control fluid and the To check and top up the engine oil and The level checks must be carried out power steering fluid, remove the left- coolant level, remove the right-hand with the car on a level ground and hand covering panel B of the engine...
MIN reference mark, top up with oil pouring it through the filler cap D until that are dangerous for the Consult your Authorized Maserati environment. For replacing the oil and reaching the MAX reference mark. Dealer for the oil level check.
Engine coolant Windshield/headlight washer Power steering fluid fluid When the engine is very hot, WARNING: Make sure that the power For topping up, open the cap E, pull do not remove the cap from steering fluid does not come in touch out the filler extension and pour in a the pan: risk of burns! with hot engine parts as it is...
With the oil hot the level may also Brake and hydraulic clutch WARNING: The brake fluid is control fluid hygroscopic (i.e., it absorbs humidity). exceed the MAX notch. If necessary, top up with fluid making For this reason, if the car is used mainly To gain access to the reservoir, remove in areas with a high rate of sure that it has the same characteristics...
To replace the air filters, please contact blade arms, which have to be replaced your Authorized Maserati Dealer. after two disassembly operations. This filter performs mechanical/ electrostatic air filtering, provided that WARNING: Always replace both filters The special arm fixing system...
MIN reference mark, please contact If the battery runs flat when the friendly manner. your Authorized Maserati Dealer to windows are fully raised, open the have the system checked. door only if necessary and taking...
Consult your local Authorized power will be reduced and it will be Maserati Dealer. WARNING: If additional systems have more subject to freezing (this can to be fitted in the car, there is the risk happen even at 14 °F (–10 °C).
Electronic Control Units Spark plugs – Never connect or disconnect the Electronic Control Units terminals when the ignition key is in the MAR No special precautions are required for It is essential that the spark plugs are position. the normal use of the car. sound and clean for the engine to –...
Wheels and tires How to use the tires Impacts with curbs, holes and obstacles in the road, and prolonged trips on WARNING: The tires must be rough roads can cause tire damage To obtain the best constantly kept in good condition to which may not be visible to the naked performances and the longest ensure safe driving.
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Have the old tires inspected During the tire life the rolling by an experienced tire fitter, direction of the first fitting to make sure they can still be shall always be observed, also used safely. If the same tire has been in case of “non-directional”...
first two refitting operations, provided that the specified tightening torque is observed. It is therefore recommended to contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer for any intervention involving wiper arm disassembling (e.g., necessary to replacement of the dust/pollen filter). Windshield wipers...
(CFCs). Paint On your car, MASERATI has adopted the best technological solutions to Paint does not only have an aesthetic help protect the bodywork from function but also serves to protect the corrosion.
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Normal paint maintenance consists in You are recommended not to take the Windows washing, the frequency of which car immediately into an enclosed To clean the windows use special depends on the conditions of use and environment, but leave it in the open detergents.
Check at regular intervals that there is Maintenance Plan, by your Authorized no water trapped under the mats (due Maserati Dealer which has the to drips off shoes, umbrellas etc.) required specific products. which may cause the metal parts to oxidize.
– Cover the car with a long cloth in automatically upon opening and transpirating fabric (available at closing the door. The windows must your Authorized Maserati Dealer). remain lowered until the battery is Do not use thick plastic sheets, which connected once again. If the battery do not allow the humidity on the car runs flat when the windows are fully...
Restarting the car – Set the clock. – Check that the seats work correctly: Before restarting the car after a long if not, carry out the “initialization” period of inactivity, we recommend to procedures described in the section carry out the following operations: “Seats”...
Battery master switch – Open the luggage compartment. WARNING: When the battery is disconnected, some standard series – Close the doors and lock them using systems or “after market” mounted the key (in order to avoid their being If the car is not used for long periods of systems could lose some of the data opened when the battery is time, we advise to disconnect the...
Re-connecting the battery – Open the luggage compartment with the key. – Connect the battery. – Release the door locks with the key. – Reactivate the electronic alarm device pressing the remote control button once. – Set the clock. – Check that the seats work correctly: if not, carry out the “initialization”...
Conversion Table Distance 1 km 0,6214 mi 1 mi 1,609 km 3,2808 ft 1 ft 0,3048 m 1,0936 yd 1 yd 0,9144 m 1 cm 0,3937 in 1 in 2,54 cm Volume 0,2642 US gallon 1 US gallon 3,785 l Weight 1 kg 2,2046 lb...
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ABS and EBD systems fluid low Symbols indicating compulsory ASR system Handbrake on measures (electronic anti-skid device) Maserati CODE MSR function (engine braking General contents Seat belts torque adjustment) Fuel shut-off inertia switch on Car identification data Parking sensors (optional)
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Luggage compartment Headrest Upper dashboard outlet Fuel tank flap Armrest Center Storage Central and side dashboard Fuel tank flap emergency compartment vents opening Rear seats Front windshield pillar vents Keys Armrest Lower dashboard vents The Maserati CODE system Headrest Contents...
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Rear vents DOWN for underrunning Driving conditions Automatic air conditioning speed rate Before your trip and heating controls Requesting neutral (N) Capacities Equivalent temperature Stopping the car Safe driving Description of controls Switching off the engine Before you drive Description of operating and the system Travelling strategies...
If an exterior light goes out Recharging the battery Maintenance Front lights If you have to jack up the car Scheduled Maintenance Rear lights Using the jack Over 106 thousand miles Directional indicator lights If you have to tow the car (170,000 kilometers) Side marker lamp Main operations to be...
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Bodywork Protection from atmospheric agents Tips for keeping the bodywork in good condition Interiors Cleaning the leather upholstery 207 Leather upholstery treatment Briar wood parts If the car is not used for long periods Restarting the car Battery master switch Re-connecting the battery Conversion Table Contents...
Details to be recorded Owner Number plate Registration no. Address Engine identification no. Paint identification no. Code number of spare parts Details to be recorded...
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MASERATI car versions and models can be modified for either legal or commercial reasons without notice. MASERATI does therefore reserve the right to make any modification to the cars described in this manual, at any time, for either technical or commercial reasons without notice.
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