2019 MASERATI GHIBLI Owners Manual

the lever is shifted out of the reverse
position. Each memory set of the
driver's seat (see "Driver Memory
Seat" chapter in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”)
corresponds to a mirror tilt position in
reverse.
NOTE:
The mirrors tilt in reverse can be
turned on and off using the MTC+
System, refer to “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
Folding Mirrors
By selecting this feature on MTC+ the
rear-view mirrors automatically fold
when the vehicle is locked by the key
fob and when the power trunk lid (if
equipped) is closed and locked by
pressing the
button on the right
lower parts of the lid.
When the vehicle and the trunk lid
will be unlocked and the ignition
device is set in RUN position, the
rear-view mirrors will automatically
open in the position they had before
the lock.
The switch for the power folding
mirrors is located between the power
mirror switches. Press the switch once and the mirrors
will fold in; press the switch a second
time to reset the mirrors to the
standard position.
There is a way to make external
mirrors automatically fold/unfold.
• If the function is available, it need to
be activated by MTC+ (refer to
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”). • If the mirrors are automatically
folded after the last lock action,
then they will automatically unfold
when the ignition device is set on
ACC or RUN position.
• If the mirrors were manually folded
by the switch on the driver's door
panel, before a lock action, they will
need to be manually unfolded to
reactivate the automatic function.
CAUTION!
Never retract or open the mirrors
manually: it could damage the power
mechanism.
Internal Rearview Mirror The position of internal rearview
mirror can be manually adjusted, and
is endowed with an accident-
prevention release system operating in
the event of a collision.
Internal rearview mirror is
electrochromic: this glare function is
automatically deactivated in reverse to
ensure maximum visibility of obstacles.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during
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cleaning, never spray any cleaning
solution directly onto the mirror. Apply
the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
“Mirror Dimmer” Feature
The
auto-dimming feature can be
disabled or re-enabled by pressing the
on/off button on the mirror base.
Disabling this feature will increase the
reflectance of the internal mirror,
increasing visibility at night.
Lights Light Switch The light switch located on the left
side of the dashboard is used for the
position/DRL lights, headlights, side
marker, license plate lights and rear
fog lights operation.
The regulation devices beside the
switch may have a different
configuration according to type of
headlights installed. It can adjust
respectively:
• the left one: brightness of the
instrument cluster lights, doors
controls rear lighting, interior and
night lighting (see “Interior Lights”
in this chapter).
• the right one: headlights leveling
(see “Headlights Leveling” in this
chapter) or brightness tuning of
night lighting (see “interior Lights”
in this chapter). Rotate the light switch to the
or
to the
position: the instrument
cluster will display the related telltale.
NOTE:
If the headlights or position/DRL lights
are on after the ignition switch is
placed in OFF position, a buzzer will
alert the driver while opening the
driver's door.Understanding the Vehicle
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Lighting Up External Lights according to the Position of the Lights Switch and Ignition Device, and according to the
Engine Status and Twilight Sensor Mode
Ignition
Device
Position Engine
Status Twilight
Sensor
Mode Lights Switch Position
AUTO
0
OFF –– All lights off. All lights off. Position lights (1),
side marker and
license plate lights on
(3). Low beams, position
(1), side marker and
license plate lights
on.
ACC Off – All lights off. All lights off. Position lights (1),
side marker and
license plate lights on
(2). Low beams, position
(1), side marker and
license plate lights on
(2).
RUN Off – All lights off. All lights off. Position lights (1),
side marker and
license plate lights on
(2). Low beams, position
(1), side marker and
license plate lights on
(2).
RUN On DAY DRL (1) on. DRL (1) on. DRL (1), rear position
lights, side marker
and license plate
lights on. Low beams, position
(1), side marker and
license plate lights
on.
RUN On NIGHT Low beams, position
(1), side marker and
license plate lights
on. DRL (1) on. DRL (1), rear position
lights, side marker
and license plate
lights on. Low beams, position
(1), side marker and
license plate lights
on.
(1) The lighting system uses the same LED for DRL and front position lights with two different levels of intensity: high for
DRL and low for position lights.
(2) The lights are powered up for 30 minutes to preserve the charge of the battery.
(3) The lights are powered up for 8 minutes to preserve the charge of the battery. Understanding the Vehicle
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Automatic Headlights This system automatically turns the
headlights on or off according to
ambient light intensity detected by the
twilight sensor positioned on the inner
surface of the windshield, over the
rear view mirror. To turn the system
on, rotate the lights switch clockwise
to “AUTO” position.
When the automatic system is
activated, the headlight time delay
feature is activated as well. This means
the headlights will stay on for up to 90
seconds after you place the ignition
device into OFF position.
To turn the automatic system off,
move the lights switch out of “AUTO”
position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before
the headlights turn on in automatic
mode.
WARNING!
The responsibility for turning on the
lights, depending on the daylight and
regulations in force in the country of
use, always lies with the driver. The
automatic system for switching on
and off the external lights is to be considered as an aid for the driver. If
necessary, switch the lights including
the rear fog lights on and off
manually.
Headlights On with Wipers
When
this feature
is active, the
headlights will turn on approximately
10 seconds after activation of the
wipers, if the lights switch is placed in
the “AUTO” position. The headlights
will additionally turn off by
deactivation of the wipers if previously
activated with this function.
NOTE:
The headlights with wipers feature
may be turned on and off using the
MTC+ System, refer to “MTC+
Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”.
Headlights Time Delay This safety feature provides headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds
(programmable) when leaving your
vehicle in an unlit area. To activate the
delay feature, place the ignition switch
in the OFF or ACC position while the
headlights are still on. Then turn off
the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the
lights switch is turned off (position
“0”). If you turn the headlights or
position lights on, or place the ignition
switch in RUN , the system will cancel
the delay.
If you turn the headlights off (“0”
position) before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal mode.
NOTE:
• To activate this feature the lights
must be turned off (“0” position)
within 45 seconds of placing the
ignition switch in the OFF or ACC
position.
• Once the delay feature is active, any
additional shifting of the light switch
will cancel the feature.
• The headlight delay time is
programmable using the MTC+
System, see “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
• If the low beam bulbs/LEDs are active
due to “Headlights with Wipers”,
then the headlamps delay feature
will not be activated when the
ignition switch is set in OFF position.Understanding the Vehicle
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) The lighting system uses the same
high or low intensity headlamps LED,
respectively, for the DRL lights and
front position lights.
DRL lights will turn on when the
twilight sensor is in “DAY” mode, the
engine is running and the light switch
is in
or “AUTO” position.
If a turn signal is activated, the DRL
LED on the same side of the vehicle
switches in position light function for
the duration of the turn signal
activation. Once the turn signal is
deactivated, the DRL LED will light up
again.
NOTE:
On Canadian vehicles DRL are always
on. On USA vehicles, the DRL lights
can be turned on and off using the
MTC+ System, see “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
Bi-Xenon Headlight The gas-discharge (xenon) headlights
operate with an electric arc saturated
with Xenon gas under pressure,
instead of the incandescent filament.
The light produced is assuredly higher
compared to traditional light bulbs, in terms of quality (brighter light) as well
as of the span and positioning of the
illuminated area.
WARNING!
If xenon headlamp replacement is
necessary, contact the Authorized
Maserati Dealer only: DANGER - RISK
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
“Full-LED” Headlight with
Cornering Function These headlamps combine the
cornering function to the “Full-LED”
technology consisting of an additional
LED module which turns on when two
conditions occurs: the driver turns the
steering wheel or the driver activates
the turn indicator. The cornering
function will illuminate the corner to
enhance the visibility to the driver as
long as speed will be lower than 25
mph (40 km/h). “Full-LED” Technology
This technology creates headlights
with a simpler construction and a
more compact size compared to those
equipped with traditional or Xenon
light bulbs.
Other advantages are:
• a clearer light beam, with a cool
white tone that allows a better
perception of the contrasts thus
making the night vision more
efficient and less tiring;
• a longer duration equivalent at least
to that of the vehicle;
• a reduced current consumption.
These features positively affect some
vehicle management economy aspects
by eliminating/reducing the light bulb
replacements and help limit fuel
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Automatic High Beam (for
versions/markets, where
provided) The Automatic High Beam headlight
control system provides increased
forward lighting at night by
automating high beam control
through the use of the forward-facing
digital camera located behind the
rear-view mirror, which is the same
one used for example by the Lane
Keeping Assist - LKA system on vehicles
with ADAS systems.
This camera detects the environmental
luminosity, the headlamps of
oncoming vehicles and the tail lamps
of proceding vehicles in the front area.
In these cases, the system
automatically switches from high
beams to low beams until the
approaching vehicle is out of view.
Futhermore, the digital camera is able
to detect the urban areas and the
inhabited centers and to turn off the
high beams when driving near of one
of them.
The properly working for this feature
(if all the other conditions are met) is
ensured between 21.7 mph (35 km/h)
and 155 mph (250 km/h). Activation Mode
To activate Automatic High Beam
feature:
• Shift the multifunction lever onward
.
• Put the light switch in “AUTO”
position.
• Touch the “Controls” soft-key in the
lower part of the MTC+ display.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the "Auto
High Beam Assist" soft-key to turn
on the feature. • Within 15 seconds, touch the "Auto
High Beam Assist" soft-key a second
time to turn it off.
After these steps, the green indicator
on the upper right side of the TFT
display comes on.
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NOTE:
• The function is enabled only if the
brightness sensor detects the right
lighting conditions and then switch
the low beam on.
• Broken, muddy, or obstructed
headlights and taillights of vehicles
in the field of view will cause
headlights to remain on longer
(closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt,
film, and other obstructions on the
windshield or camera lens will cause
the system to function improperly.
Automatic High Beam Failure
In the event of a failure on high beam
system, the related amber warning
light will light up on the TFT display.
Take your vehicle to the nearest
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as
possible avoiding to use this system. Fog Lights The rear fog lights switch is built into
the lights switch.
To activate the rear fog lights, turn the
headlight switch to the low beam
light
or “AUTO” position. Press
the lights switch
to turn on the
rear fog lights.
Pressing again the lights switch
will deactivate the rear fog lights.
Turning the lights switch off (position
“0”) will also deactivate the rear fog
lights.
A dedicated telltale in the instrument
cluster illuminates when the rear fog
lights are turned on. NOTE:
The rear fog lights will NOT activate
automatically when turning on the
low beam
or “AUTO” headlights
if previously deactivated by turning
the lights switch off. The rear fog
lights will only turn on by operating
the switch as previously described.
Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the
operation of the turn signals,
headlight beam selection, overtaking
lights and windshield wiper and
washer (for this content see the
chapter “Windshield Wipers and
Washers” of this section).
The multifunction lever is fitted on the
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever all the
way up or down until the stop
triggers.
The left or right arrow on the
speedometer and tachometer
instrument cluster respectively, flashes
to show proper operation of the front
and rear turn signal lights. To activate lane change function, tap
the lever up or down once, without
moving beyond the detent. The turn
signals (right or left) will flash three
times then automatically turn off.
This function is useful when
overtaking or changing lanes.
NOTE:
• If either light remains on and does
not flash, or flashes at a fast rate,
check for a defective outside light. If
an indicator on the instrument
cluster fails while moving the lever,
then the turn indicator could be
defective.
• The message that a turn signal is on
will appear in the instrument cluster
and a continuous chime will sound if
the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile
(1.6 km) with either turn signal on. High Beams and Flashing
To switch on the high beams with the
light switch in headlamp
or
“AUTO” position, shift the
multifunction lever onward.
The blue telltale
will illuminate on
the tachometer.
By pulling the lever backward (toward
the steering wheel) you switch off the
high beams and switch on the low
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