Vehicle Stored for Long
Periods If the vehicle is going to be stored for
long periods of time, follow the below
precautions:
• Wash and dry the vehicle
thoroughly.
• Store the vehicle on a level surface in
a covered, dry and, if possible,
ventilated area.
• Select P (Park) and turn off the
engine.
• Disconnect the battery (refer
“Maintenance-Free Battery” in this
section) or connect a battery charger
(refer to paragraph “Maintaining
Battery Charge” of chapter “Battery
Statement” in this section).
• Check the battery charge status.
During parking, this check must be
carried out every three weeks.
Recharge the battery if the open
circuit voltage is lower than 12.2 V.
• Check that the parking brake is NOT
engaged.
• Do not empty the engine cooling
system.
• Clean and protect the painted parts
applying protective wax. • Clean and protect polished metal
parts with special products available
on the market.
• Cover the vehicle with a long cloth
in breathable fabric (available from
an Authorized Maserati Dealer ). Do
not use thick plastic sheets, which do
not allow the humidity on the
vehicle surface to evaporate.
• Inflate the tires up to a pressure
which must be 14.5 psi (1 bar) higher
than the normally prescribed one,
and check it at regular intervals.
NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with any information
about the available “Indoor and
Outdoor Car Covers”, available in the
“Genuine Accessories” range.
WARNING!
The tire pressure must be brought
back to the prescribed value before
reusing the vehicle (see “Tire Inflation
Pressure” in section “Features and
Specifications”).Restarting the Vehicle Before restarting the vehicle after a
long period of inactivity, we
recommend that you carry out the
following operations.
• Check the tires for pressure and for
any damages, cuts or cracks. If this is
the case, have them replaced.
• Do not dry-rub the external surface
of the vehicle: use a damp cloth.
• Visually inspect if there are any fluid
leaks (oil, brake and clutch fluid,
engine coolant etc.).
• Have the engine oil and filter
replaced.
• Check the fluid levels in the brake
system, as well as the engine coolant
level.
• Check the air filters and have them
replaced if necessary.
• Reconnect the battery after checking
the charge status (refer to
“Maintenance-Free Battery” in this
section) and perform the initializing
procedure if applicable. You can
consult the paragraph “Battery
Reconnection” in this chapter for
further information on this subject.Maintenance and Care
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Clock, analog .............. .186
Console
Central Console Components ....93
Front Dome Console
Components ...............94
Controls Screen ............. .179
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive (ACC) . .247
Electronic Cruise Control (CC) . . .244
Cupholders ................ .127
Front Passengers Cupholders . . .127
Rear Passengers Cupholders . . .128
Dashboard Compartment ...... .194
Dashboard Components .........92
Defroster ...................47
Doors
Child Protection Door Lock
System ...................40
Doors Locking ..............39
Doors Manual Lock ...........39
Front Doors Components ......94
Lock/Unlock Door Flashlight ....33
Power Doors Locking/Unlocking . .39
Rear Doors Components .......95
Soft Door Close System ........41
Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with
Remote Key 1st Press .........33
DPF System
DPF Filter Replacement ...... .328
“Drive Away Inhibit” strategy . . . .237
Drive Mode, controls ......... .224
Setting the Drive Mode ...... .224 Driving Conditions ........... .298
Before the Trip ............ .298
Driving at Night ........... .298
Driving in Fog ............ .299
Driving in the Mountains ..... .300
Driving in the Rain ......... .299
Driving on Snow or Ice ...... .300
Safe Driving .............. .298
DRL (Daytime Running Light) . . . .113
EDR (Event Data Recorder) .......71
Electronic Cruise Control ....... .244
Emergency ...................5
Hazard Warning Lights ...... .121
In the Event of an Accident . . . .305
Jump Starting ............ .312
Trunk Lid Emergency Release ....53
Engine
Engine Coolant Level Check . . . .325
Engine Oil Level Check ......
.328
Hood ....................
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Starting of the Engine . .208
Use of the Engine .......... .242
Entry/Exit, lights on ............30
EPB (Electric Parking Brake) ..... .233
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) . .238
Filters
A/C System Air Filter
Replacement ............. .330
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .330
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) . .258 Fuel
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . .295
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release ................. .297
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs ...... .323
Fuel Consumption ......... .363
Fuel Filter Service .......... .328
Fuel Requirements ......... .294
Fuel System Warnings ....... .295
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . .294
Low Fuel Indicator ......... .166
Materials Added to Fuel ..... .295
MMT in Gasoline .......... .295
Reformulated Gasoline ...... .294
Fuses .................... .337
Fuses Position ............ .337
Fuses Replacement ......... .337
Glove Box Feature Lock (Passenger
Side) ................... .195
Glove Box Lock Feature
Handholds and Cloth Hooks . . . .131
Hazard Warning Flashers ...... .305
Head Restraints ...............96
Highway Assist - HAS ......... .274
HomeLink ................. .138
Security ................. .141
Troubleshooting Tips ........ .141
Using HomeLink ........... .141
Hood
Open and Close the Hood ......54Index
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