
Driver warnings can be only
"Visual" or "Visual & Haptic"
(default mode).
System response can be set to
"Early", "Medium" (default mode)
and "Late".
System reaction force can be set to
"Low", "Medium" (default mode)
and "High".
See "Lane Keeping Assist - LKA" in
section "Driving" for more details.
• Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating this feature the system
will try to prevent collision between
host vehicle and potential blind
spot collision hazard. System applies
direct input to electric power
steering system to change direction
of vehicle to avoid collision.
The current system setting is shown
in blue on the right side of the
ABSA soft-key. Touching this soft-key the set page of ABSA
system will be displayed (see
picture).
Driver warnings can be only
"Visual", "Visual & Acoustic"
(default mode) or "Visual & Haptic".
System response can be set to
"Early", "Medium" (default mode)
and "Late".
System reaction force can be set to
"Low", "Medium" (default mode)
and "High".
See "Active Blind Spot Assist -
ABSA" in section "Driving" for more
details.
• Forward Collision Warning (with
active braking)
The FCW feature primarily uses the
front radar and forward looking
camera for sensing vehicles and
pedestrian (if the car is equipped with Pedestrian Emergency Braking
- PEB function) ahead, and will
provide warnings to the driver and
may perform braking maneuvers.
The current system setting is shown
in blue on the right side of the FCW
soft-key.
Touching this soft-key the set page
of FCW system will be displayed (see
picture).
FCW is always active: it is possible to
set the sensitivity and the aid of the
active braking.
FCW sensitivity can be set to
“Near”, to “Medium” or to “Far”.
The default status of FCW is the
“Medium” setting. Setting it to
“Far” means the system will warn
you of a possible collision with the
vehicle or pedestrian (if the car is
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in front of you when you are farther
away. This gives you the best
reaction time, though could lead to
some more unwanted warnings.
“Medium” gives instead a little less
time for reacting compared to
“Far”, but at the same time should
lead to less not desired warning.
To change the setting for more
dynamic driving, select the “Near”
setting. This warns you of a possible
collision when you are much closer
to the vehicle or pedestrian (if the
car is equipped with Pedestrian
Emergency Braking - PEB function)in
front of you.
FCW with active braking can be set
to "On" or "Off".
• Surround View Camera
By activating this feature the system
uses four cameras to monitor the
area around the vehicle when
transmission lever is shifted to P
(Park), N (Neutral) or D (Drive)
position.
When activation occurs by pressing
the “Surround Camera” button in
the “Controls” screen or moving the
shift lever in R (Reverse) position,
the initial view will be the default
view (associated with current gear
state). Image will be displayed with active guidelines while in that gear
as long as vehicle speed remains
lower than 8 mph (12 km/h).
When vehicle is shifted into a
different gear, the image will
remain displayed for 10 seconds, or
vehicle is shifted in P (Park), or until
vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph
(12 km/h), at which point it will
immediately cancel and return to
the last-viewed screen.
The feature can be set to “On” or
“Off”. See “Surround View Camera
System (optional)” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle” for
further details.
• Traffic Sign Assist
By activating this feature, the
forward-facing digital camera, with
the aid of maps on the navigation
system, is able to detect speed limits
and traffic signs with a restriction
indicated by an additional sign (e.g.
in snow condition). Those are
displayed by the TSA system on the
instrument cluster display together
with a possible alert when the
vehicle exceeds the speed limit. See "Traffic Sign Assist - TSA" in
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• Power Liftgate Alert
When this feature is selected,
further to turn indicators flashing,
an acoustic warning will also be
triggered when opening and closing
the liftgate/trunk lid. The feature
can be set to “On” or “Off”.
• Hands Free Power Liftgate
To prevent the accidental opening
of the Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free
(optional) with the movement of
the foot, it is possible to disable the
“Hands Free” function. The feature
can be set to “On” or “Off”. This
operation is recommended when
you have to wash the car (for
further information, refer to “Power
Trunk Lid Operation” in section
“Before Starting”).
Auto-On Comfort & Remote
Start • Auto-on Driver Heated/Vented Seat
& Steering
This feature allows to activate the
comfort of the driving seat when
equipped starting the engine.
If equipped, the driver’s
heated/vented seat and/or heated
steering wheel will automatically
activate by temperatures below 40°F
(4°C). When temperatures are above 80°F (26°C) the driver vented seat
will turn on.
• Remote Start
You can choose from the following
options: “Off”, “Remote Start”
(activation of this function when
you use the key fob RKE transmitter
to start the engine) and “All Starts”
(activation of this function when
you start the engine in all modes).
Engine Off Options This feature allows you to set some
functions after turning off the engine.
• Easy Exit Seat
When this feature is selected, the
driver's seat will automatically move
rearward once the engine is shut off
for easy exit of the vehicle. The
feature can be set to “On” or “Off”. • Engine Off Power Delay (Power
duration after engine shutdown)
By selecting this feature, the power
window switches, radio, MTC+
Phone System, power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will
remain active for up to 10 minutes
after turning off the engine.
Opening of one front doors will
cancel this feature.
The switch-off delay can be
cancelled (0 seconds) you can choose
from 45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10
minutes.
• Headlight Off Delay
By selecting this feature the
headlight will stay lit for up to 90
seconds after turning off the
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Dashboard Compartment There are two glove box
compartments on the dashboard sides
to store small items or documents.
In the compartment below the climate
control panel, on the slider drawer
support can be housed the phone,
cards or small items. In this
compartment there are also the
multimedia ports (see “Interior
Features” in section “Understanding
the Vehicle” for further information).
WARNING!
Do not operate the vehicle with a
glove compartment lid in the open
position. Cellular phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic
devices should be stowed while
driving. Use of these devices while
driving could cause an accident due to
distraction.
CAUTION!
Do not place objects weighing over
22 lb (10 kg) in the glove box
compartment. Glove Box Driver Side To open the glove box on the driver
side, pull the handle as indicated.
The compartment is ca. 10-12 in (25-30
cm) deep and is lit by two courtesy
lights when open (the light
automatically switches off when the
compartment is closed). Glove Box Passenger Side To open the glove box on the
passenger side, pull the handle as
shown in the picture.
The compartment is divided into two
parts: in the lower part you can find
the Owner’s documentation, while in
the upper part you can fit small items.
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plug the water drains. In winter
make sure the air intake is clear of
ice, slush, and snow.
• The temperature can be displayed in
U.S. or Metric units by selecting the
“Units” customer programmable
feature. See “MTC+ Settings” in this
section.
• Any time you store your vehicle or
keep it stationary (i.e., during
vacation) for two weeks or more, run
the air conditioning system at idle
for about five minutes in the fresh
air by high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication
and minimize the possibility of
compressor damage when the system
is started again.
A/C Filter The climate control system filters
outside air containing dust, pollen and
some odors. Strong odors cannot be
totally removed by A/C filter at the
entrance of the air climate system. See
“Maintenance Procedures” in section
“Maintenance and Care” for filter
replacement instructions. Phone and Voice Controls
on Steering Wheel The commands on the right side of the
steering wheel activate/deactivate the
phone mode (
) and the Voice
Recognition (
) control functions.
These functions are only available
when one or more Bluetooth ®
compatible mobile phones are paired
with the MTC+ System connection: to
pair a phone and to learn all available
functions refer to the MTC+ guide.
NOTE:
On the Maserati website, at
www.maserati.com , or through an
Authorized Maserati Dealer you may
consult the list of telephones that are
compatible with the MTC+, and their
level of compatibility. The voice command communication
system is fully integrated with the
vehicle's audio system.
The volume can be adjusted from the
upper knob on the central console (see
“Infotainment System” in this section
or from the steering wheel radio
controls (see “Audio Controls” in this
section).
The system will automatically mute the
radio when using the phone mode.
When activating the phone mode
using voice commands with
speakerphone, you should talk quietly
in a normal conversational tone by
keeping the driving position and
turning to the microphone of the voice
command system located inside of the
internal rear-view mirror.
The ability of the system voice control
to recognize the user's voice
commands can be invalidated when
speaking too quickly or too loudly.
WARNING!
Any voice-controlled system should be
used only in safe driving conditions
following all applicable regulations.
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5 – Driving Normal Starting of the Engine ............................. 208
Automatic Start&Stop System ............................. 210
Automatic Transmission .................................. 214
All-Wheel Drive (AWD version only) ......................... 223
Drive Mode ........................................... 224
Active Alternator ....................................... 233
Parking Brake ......................................... 233
Parking .............................................. 236
Brake and Stability Control System ......................... 238
Using the Brakes ....................................... 241
Use of the Engine ...................................... 242
Electronic Cruise Control ................................. 244
Adaptive Cruise Control – ACC (optional) ..................... 247
Forward Collision Warning – FCW .......................... 258
Lane Keeping Assist - LKA (optional, with ACC only) ............ 261
Blind Spot Assist (without ACC) ............................ 266
Active Blind Spot Assist - ABSA (optional, with ACC only) ........ 271
Highway Assist – HAS (optional, with ACC only) ................ 274
Traffic Sign Assist – TSA (optional) .......................... 279
Tires - General Information ............................... 281
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................... 289
Fuel Requirements ...................................... 294
Refueling ............................................. 296
Driving Conditions ...................................... 298
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Normal Starting of the
Engine WARNING!
It is dangerous to run the engine in an
enclosed area. The engine consumes
oxygen and discharges carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide and other
toxic gases in the atmosphere.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining
a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
such as, engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates and lead, that
which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicle
When doors are opened, the
instrument
cluster displays
the
Maserati Logo in the center and the
complete odometer plus the open
doors indicator
in the lower part of
the cluster.
Before starting the engine, close the
doors, adjust your seat, the inside and
outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt
and instruct all other occupants to
buckle their seat belts.
The shift lever must be in P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position before you can start
the engine. Apply the brakes before
shifting into any driving gear (see
“Automatic Transmission” in this
section). CAUTION!
• Before starting the engine, switch off
the electrical devices with a high
power consumption (air-conditioning
and heating system, heated rear
window, headlights, etc.).
• Do not start the engine if the fuel
level in the tank is low.
The keyless ignition allows the driver
to
operate the
ignition switch by
pushing the center button, as long as
the key fob RKE transmitter is within
the passenger compartment (check
“Keys” in section “Before Starting” for
further information).
By pressing the brake pedal and
pushing the START/STOP button the
engine starts. Instrument cluster
displays the initial sequence with
indicator light and analog instruments
test routine and switch-on of the
engine temperature indicators and
fuel level. This happens if option “On”
was set in screen settings for display
switch-on (see chapter “Instrument
cluster” in section “Dashboard
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The current display subsequently sets
up with the latest screenshot.
If the engine fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after 10
seconds. If you wish to stop the
cranking of the engine prior to
starting it, press the button again. NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a
warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
If the driver only pushes the
START/STOP button but does not press
the brake pedal, the ignition switch
cycles to the ACC position (see “Keys”
in section “Before Starting”) and the
instrument cluster displays the latest
screenshot.
At the second press of the
START/STOP button, the ignition
device switches to RUN position (see
“Keys” in section “Before Starting”)
and the instrument cluster displays the
latest screenshot.
At the third press of the START/STOP
button the ignition switch returns to
OFF position and the display powers
down.
At the fourth press of the START/STOP
button the screen will display the
message that invites you to press the
brake pedal and push the START/STOP
button to start the engine. NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC
or RUN (engine not running) position
and the transmission is in P (Park), the
system will automatically time out
after 30 minutes of inactivity and the
ignition will switch to the OFF
position.
After starting the engine, the idle
speed is controlled automatically and
will decrease as the engine warms up.
Engine Start Failure WARNING!
• Do not attempt to push or tow your
vehicle to get it started. Vehicles
equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this
way.
• If the vehicle battery is dead,
booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery
or the battery in another vehicle.
This type of start can be dangerous
if done improperly. See “Auxiliary
Jump Start Procedure” in section “In
an Emergency” for further
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