2019 MASERATI GHIBLI Owners Manual

please contact Client Service at
1-800-977.2107 or write to:
[email protected].
CAUTION!
When selling the vehicle, you should
contact the above mentioned Client
Service to have your device removed
from the list of activated devices
registered in your name. Do not
simply give your control unit password
to a new owner. To avoid improper
internet access in your name and
allow new owner registration you
must de-register with the service
provider. A new owner will not be
able to register the device if it still
appears registered in the prior
owner's name. If you are a subsequent
owner, the unit could be improperly
monitored (usage and location), if it is
still registered to a prior owner. Cargo Area WARNING!
To help protect against personal
injury, passengers must not be seated
in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo
space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers,
who should sit in seats and use seat
belts.
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity The load carrying capacity of your
vehicle is shown on the vehicle
emission control label positioned on
the rear driver door's ledge.
The information indicated on the label
concerns passengers and luggage
loading operations. Do not exceed the specified Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR),
both front and rear.
The GVWR is the total allowable
weight of your vehicle. This includes
driver, passengers, and cargo.
The total load must be limited so that
you do not exceed the GVWR
indicated on the label.
Vehicle Loading WARNING!
• After loading the vehicle, before
driving, adjust the headlight beam
leveling using the specific regulator
(if available) as described in chapter
“Lights” in this section.
• Improper weight distribution can
have an adverse effect on the way
the vehicle steers, handles and the
way the brakes operate.
• Never drive with the trunk lid open.
Exhaust gases can enter the
passenger compartment.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
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collision.
The trunk is the most suitable place to
load bulky and
heavy objects onboard
the vehicle. The maximum allowable
load on the floor of the trunk is 440 lb
(200 kg).
To load your vehicle properly, store
heavier items below and be sure you
distribute their weight as evenly as
possible.
Stow all loose items securely before
start driving as they could move during
the trip.
Light objects can be stored in the net
pocket on the right side of the trunk
compartment.
To fasten heavy and bulky luggage
inside the compartment a luggage net
with hooks anchored to the floor is
available upon request. The hooking
eyelets of the net are positioned on
the floor and on the rear wall of the
trunk compartment. NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with information about
the available “Genuine Accessories”
for the trunk compartment.
Loading with Rear Seatbacks
Folded Down The 60/40 split-folding seatback of the
rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatback folded down provides a
continuous nearly-flat extension of the
load floor able to accommodate large
sized equipment and objects (such as
the “Maserati Ski and Snowboard
Bag”) that may not fit within the
normal dimensions of the trunk.
NOTE:
Both seat backs can be reclined
independently.
Folding the Short (40) Seatback Side
The short (40) seatback side fold down
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Ski and Snowboard Bag Housing
To safely store the Ski and Snowboard
Bag:
• Tilt forward the short seatback side.
• Secure the rear hook of the bag to
the eyelet located on the rear wall
of the trunk compartment.
• Wrap the belt around the seat back
of the folded seat and fasten the
belt buckle.
• Tighten the belt as much as
necessary to prevent the bag from
moving. Folding the Long (60) Seatback Side
• Press the red button located on the
front of the buckle using the free
latch plate (step 1) and unlatch the
plate from the left-side buckle (step
2).
• Allow the belt to retract completely
into the retractor seat behind the
seatback.
• Unlatch the long (60) seatback side
by pulling tab between the seatback
and the side bolster. • Partially fold down the long
seatback side and remove the head
restraint of the center seat (see
“Head Restraints” in this section). In
this way it is avoided that the fully
reclined seat back touches the edge
of the central console.
• Fully fold down the long seatback.
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pulling on the top of the seatback
above the seat strap.
NOTE:
When the seatback is tilted to the
upright position, reassemble the head
restraint of the center seat (see “Head
Restraints” in this section) make sure
the seatbelt of the rear central
position is in the proper condition for
use.
WARNING!
• Make sure that the seatback is
securely locked into position. If the
seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide
the proper stability for child seats
and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious
injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the
vehicle with the rear seatbacks in
the folded down position should not
be used as a play area by children
when the vehicle is in motion. They
could be seriously injured in a
collision. Children should be seated
and use proper restraint system. Power Sunroof with
Sunshade The sunroof is power controlled and
can only be operated with the ignition
switch in RUN position.
It can slide lengthways and be raised
at the rear (tilting).
By opening the sunroof a front flap
rises automatically in order to deviate
the air flow.
The power sunroof controls are
located between the sun visors on the
overhead console.
The right two buttons controls the
sunroof movement, whereas the left
button controls the lifting of the
sunroof for venting. The sunshade can be opened manually.
However, the sunshade will open
automatically as the sunroof opens.
The sunshade cannot be closed if the
sunroof is open.
WARNING!
• Improper use of the sunroof can be
dangerous, even if it features a
finger-trap prevention system.
Before and during the sunroof
operation, always make sure that
passengers are not exposed to the
risk of injuries caused by the moving
sunroof or by personal objects
dragged or hit by the moving
sunroof.
• Never leave children in a vehicle
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• In a collision, there is a greater risk
of being thrown from the vehicle if
the sunroof is open. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make
sure all passengers are properly
secured too.
• Do not allow small children to
operate the sunroof. Never insert
fingers, other body parts, or any
object through the opening sunroof.
CAUTION!
• In the event of rain, always close the
sunroof to prevent water
infiltrations from staining the
fabric/leather upholstery.
• Do not open the sunroof if there is
ice on it: risk of damage.
Slide Opening Sunroof • Full automatic express opening
Press the right rear button for more
than half second and the sunroof
will open automatically regardless
of any previous position. The
sunroof will open fully and stop
automatically. During this
operation, if any sunroof button is
pressed, the sunroof will stop. • Full or partial manual opening
To open the sunroof manually press
the right rear button for less than
half second to move step by step
the sunroof panel.
Venting Sunroof Press and release the left button, and
the sunroof will open to the vent
position. This is called “Express Vent”,
and will occur regardless of sunroof
position. During this opening
operation, any movement of the
button will stop the sunroof.
Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction
in the opening of the sunroof during
express close operation. If an
obstruction is detected, the sunroof
will automatically retract. If this
occurs, remove the obstruction then
press the right front button and
release to express close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive attempts to close
in express mode the sunroof result in
pinch protect reversals, the fourth
attempt will be manual, with pinch
protect feature disabled. Pinch Protect Override
If any obstruction (ice, debris, etc.)
prevents closing the sunroof, press the
right front button and hold for two
seconds after the reversal occurs. This
allows the sunroof to move toward
the closed position.
NOTE:
Pinch protection is disabled while
pressing the right front button.
Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as
the perception of pressure or a
helicopter-type sound. Your vehicle
may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof in
certain open or partially open
positions. This is a normal occurrence
and can be minimised. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open,
then open the front and rear windows
together to minimise the buffeting. If
the buffeting occurs with the sunroof
open, then adjust the sunroof opening
to minimise the buffeting.
Ignition Off Operation The power sunroof controls will
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in OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature. The
ignition system timing can be set using
the MTC+ System (see “MTC+ Settings”
in section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a
soft cloth to clean the glass panel.
HomeLink ®
(optional) HomeLink ®
replaces up to three
hand-held transmitters operating the
automatic devices that open garage
doors and gates, enable/disable the
lighting or security systems. The
HomeLink ®
unit is powered by your
vehicle's 12 Volt battery. The
HomeLink ®
buttons that are located in
the overhead console designate the
three different HomeLink ®
channels.
The HomeLink ®
indicator light is
located behind the buttons.
NOTE:
HomeLink ®
is disabled when the
vehicle security alarm is active (see
“Vehicle security alarm” in section
“Before Starting”). WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will
open and close while you are
programming the universal
transceiver. Do not program the
transceiver if people, pets or other
objects are in the path of the door or
gate. Only use this transceiver with a
garage door opener that has a “stop
and reverse” feature as required by
Federal safety standards. This
includes most garage door opener
models manufactured after 1982. Do
not use a garage door opener
without these safety features. Call
toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the
Internet at www.HomeLink.com for
safety information or assistance.
• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not
run your vehicle in the garage while
programming the transceiver.
Exhaust gas can cause serious injury
or death.
Radio Frequency Transmitter -
Regulatory Information The “Regulatory Information” for all
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“Services” section on the website
www.maserati.com.
Before You Start Programming
HomeLink ®
Be sure that your vehicle is parked
outside of the garage before you
begin programming.
For more efficient programming and
accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal it is
recommended that a new battery be
placed in the hand-held transmitter of
the device that is being programmed
to the HomeLink ®
system.
Before starting programming it is
necessary to erase the standard codes
memorized on the HomeLink ®
device
during the production phase. To erase
such codes:
• place the ignition device in the RUN
position without starting the engine;
• press and hold the two outside
HomeLink ®
buttons (I and III) until
the indicator light starts flashing
(after approximately 20 seconds);
• release the buttons. NOTE:
• Erasing the standard codes should
only be performed when
programming HomeLink ®
for the
first time. Do not perform this
operation to program additional
buttons.
• If you have any problems, or require
assistance, please call toll-free
1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet
at www.HomeLink.com for
information or assistance.
System with Devices Provided
with Rolling Codes Programming the Hand-held
Transmitters
Programming garage door/gate
openers that were manufactured after
1995.
These devices can be identified by the
“LEARN” or “TRAIN” setting button located where the hanging antenna is
attached to the garage door/gate
opener. It is NOT the button that is
normally used to open and close the
door.
The name and color of the button may
vary by manufacturer.
• Place the ignition device to the RUN
position without starting the engine.
• Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to
3 inches (5 - 30 cm) away from the
HomeLink ®
button you wish to
program.
• Simultaneously press the Homelink ®
button you want to program and
the hand-held transmitter button.
• Release immediately the Homelink ®
button you want to program.
• Continue holding the hand-held
transmitter button until the
indicator light starts flashing quickly;
then release the button.
The quick flashing light indicates that
the channel with the new frequency
has been acquired and programmed
correctly by the HomeLink ®
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NOTE:
The distance necessary between the
portable hand-held transmitter and
the HomeLink ®
in the vehicle depends
on the system you wish to program.
Probably it will be necessary to try
several times. Upon every attempt,
keep the setting position for at least
15 seconds before trying again.
Synchronizing the Rolling Codes
At the end of the previously-described
programming, if the HomeLink ®
has
been programmed for a rolling code
system, it will be necessary to
synchronize it to ensure its correct
operation.
• Locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING”
setting button of the opening motor.
Firmly press it and then release it. On
some garage door openers/devices
there may be a light that blinks
when the garage door opener/device
is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
NOTE:
You have 30 seconds to initiate the
next step after the setting button has
been pressed. • Return to the vehicle and press the
programmed HomeLink ®
button for
two seconds and then release it.
• Repeat this operation a second time.
If the garage door opening device
activates, the programming/
synchronization phase is complete.
NOTE:
If the garage door opening device
does not activate, press the button a
third time for two seconds and then
release it to complete the
programming/synchronization phase.
• To program the remaining two
HomeLink ®
buttons, repeat each step
for each remaining button. DO NOT
erase the channels.
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink ®
Button
To reprogram a channel that has been
previously trained, follow these steps:
• Place the ignition device to the RUN
position without starting the engine.
• Press and hold the desired
HomeLink ®
button.
• Without releasing the button
proceed with “Programming the
hand-held transmitters” from second
step and follow all remaining steps. System with Devices Without
Rolling Code Programming the Hand-held
Transmitters
Programming garage door openers
manufactured before 1995.
• Turn the ignition device to the RUN
position without starting the engine.
• Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to
3 inches (5 to 30 cm) away from the
HomeLink ®
button you wish to
program.
• Simultaneously press and hold both
buttons until the indicator light
starts flashing quickly; then release
both buttons.
The quick flashing light indicates that
the channel with the new frequency
has been acquired and programmed
correctly by the HomeLink ®
system.
NOTE:
The distance necessary between the
portable hand-held transmitter and
the HomeLink ®
in the vehicle depends
on the system you wish to program.
Probably it will be necessary to try
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