of changing units remains in any case
active.
If the “Main Menu Navigation” is set
to “On”, navigation information will
be displayed in the main area of the
display only if a destination has been
set on the navigator of the MTC+. If
function is set to "Off", the navigation
information will not be displayed.
If the “Outline Colouring” is set to
“On”, the TFT side edge of engine
temperature and fuel gauge indicators
will change color depending on the
selected Drive Mode:
• SPORT: green (example shown in
picture);
• I.C.E.: light blue;
If it is set to "Off", the color/Drive
Mode combination is not active and
the edges will remain "NORMAL"
Drive Mode color. “Key-On Display” and “Key-Off
Display” items allow user to set display
during vehicle key-on and off.
“Key-On Display” is normally set to
“On”. When entering the vehicle,
after the welcome screen, the display
will show the information concerning
engine starting sequence. While if it is
set to “Off” (example shown in
figure), the display will show the
information displayed before last
vehicle key-off.
When engine is started and ignition
device is pressed to stop it, it is
possible to set “Key-Off Display”,
“On” or “Off” to obtain the following
display settings:
• “On”: Trip summary screen (Trip B is
reset after each key-on/key-off
cycle);
• “Off”: screen with Maserati logo and
trident. The “Defaults” item of “Screen Setup”
submenu allows restoring Maserati
factory settings.
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights of Set Modes/Functions Display sections indicated in the figure
show warning/indicator lights
concerning all selected driving
functions and all set functions/systems.
The relevant messages will be
indicated within the main area for five
seconds, unless otherwise specified.
Fault messages will be stored under
“Stored messages”.
Charging System Warning Light
This warning light shows the
status of the electrical
charging system. If the light
stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle's
non-essential electrical devices or
increase engine speed (if at idle). If
the charging system warning light
remains on, it means that the vehicle
is experiencing a problem with the
charging system. IMMEDIATELY
contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer to have the vehicle serviced.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault (if
equipped)
This warning light turns on
when ACC is not operating or
needs servicing, For further
details, refer to “Adaptive
Cruise Control - ACC” in section
“Driving”.
Blind Spot Assist (BSA) Failure
Warning Light
This warning light and related
message light on to report a
failure of the BSA system.
As consequence, on vehicles
equipped with ABSA also this latter
will be not working or
malfunctioning.
Contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer as soon as possible avoiding to
use this system.
Headlight On Indicator
This indicator will illuminate
when the position lights or
headlights are turned on.
For further details, see
“Lights” in section “Understanding
the Vehicle”.
Automatic High Beam On Indicator
This indicator turns on when
the “Auto High Beam Assist”
feature is set on MTC+ (see “MTC+ Settings” in this section).
Gear Shift Indicator Light
This indicator lights up to
indicate gear shift change in
order to optimize fuel
consumption.
See “Drive Mode” in section
“Driving” for further
information.
Service AWD System Message (AWD
version only)
The message and the warning light on
the TFT display will illuminate when
all-wheel drive feature requires
service. For further information refer
to “All-Wheel Drive” in section
“Driving”.Infotainment System The vehicle is equipped with the
infotainment Maserati Touch Control
Plus (MTC+) System, an advanced user
interface which combines innovative
and exclusive technical features
integrating entertainment, user
settings, air conditioning, navigation,
communication and information
features within a single system.
The MTC+ System features an audio
system which is acoustically optimized
for this specific vehicle.
WARNING!
The navigation system assists the
driver while driving, providing advice
and suggestions, by voice guidance
and graphic information, for the best
route to reach the set destination. The
suggestions provided by the
navigation system do not relieve the
driver from full responsibility for the
maneuvers made through traffic while
driving, or from compliance with road
regulations and other provisions
regarding road traffic. The person
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The vehicle is provided with a specific
add to the owner’s manual, describing
the MTC+ System features and listing
all warnings and precautions, which
are essential for a safe use of the
system. Maserati advises you to read
this add carefully and thoroughly.
The MTC+ display is positioned in the
central part of the dashboard and the
manual controls and devices for
connecting external sources are
positioned on the central console.
1 MTC+ touch display.
2 Ports for SD card, AUX and USB
(for further details, refer to
“Interior features” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”).
3
“Browse” button
.
4
“Back” button
.
5 “Enter” button.
6 Volume control.
7 Tune/scroll control.
8 Slide phone drawer.
9 Door for access to multimedia
ports and phone housing. Manual Controls and Devices SD, AUX and USB Ports
When an SD card is inserted into its
housing, the MTC+ is able to read it
and select multimedia files (music and
images) from the device.
By using the AUX and USB ports it is
possible to connect external devices to
the MTC+ (see chapter “Interior
features” in section “Understanding
the Vehicle”). After connecting the device, by using
the MTC+ display softkeys, knobs on
the central console and controls at the
steering wheel, user can navigate
through the content of the connected
device and set its playing mode.
Multimedia Navigation Controls on
Central Console
The manual controls located on the
central console are a further interface
for the driver and nearby passenger,
that adds to the MTC+ display
softkeys. Using the manual controls,
the MTC+ display will work as a
graphic display of the inputs from the
controls.
Volume Control
By working this knob in “Radio” or
“Media” mode, user can adjust the
volume of the radio or audio files,
from minimum to maximum and vice
versa. Turn knob clockwise to increase
the volume, counter-clockwise to
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Tune/Scroll Control
By working this knob in “Radio” or
“Media” mode, user can go through
the radio stations or scroll the tracks
inside connected external devices and
confirm the selection by pressing enter
button.
In any other mode of the MTC+, use
this knob to scroll the list of available
options or to manage the cursor
movement in the lower bar of the
main menus. Then press enter button
to confirm the function or setting
highlighted on MTC+ display.
Browse button
After selecting a function, using the
tune/scroll knob or softkeys on MTC+
display, press this button to see the
detail of the items/options of the
selected function. This button is also
used as shortcut to display the phone
book, when the “Phone” menu is selected, or the favorites when the
“Nav (Navigation)” menu is selected.
Back button
Press this button to go back to
previous menu or previous screen.
Press this button to shift the
navigation one level backwards on
MTC+ screen. If it is pressed and held
for at least 2 seconds, it brings the
cursor back in the lower bar of the
main menus.
Enter Button
To confirm the function or setting
highlighted on MTC+ display.
When in “Radio” mode and the
ignition switch in RUN position, you
can save your preset stations.
Main Menu Bar on MTC+
Display The softkeys located on the lower part
of the MTC+ display represent the
main menu modes/functions, which
are briefly indicated below. Main menu bar is set up by Maserati:
it can be customized according to
personal requirements, as explained in
“Customizing the Main Menu Bar” in
this chapter.
For further information refer to the
dedicated booklet included in the
owner documentation.
1. “Radio ” softkey
Touch this softkey to enter the
Radio mode. The different tuner
modes: FM, AM, SXM and “Aha”
App (for countries where they are
supported) can be selected by
touching the related softkeys in the
Radio mode.
2. “Media ” softkey (if connected)
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3. “Controls ” softkey
Touch this soft-key to access the
features of some driver assistance
system (ADAS) that can be set up (if
equipped). Features can be selected
and adjusted or turned on/off by
touching the related soft-key (see
"MTC+ "Controls" Screen" in this
section).
4.
softkey
Touch this softkey to access
Applications / settings screen.
5. “Climate ” softkey
Touch this soft-key to access the air
conditioning settings. In this screen
the following controls are also
available: Heated Seats, Heated
Steering Wheel and Ventilated
Seats. See “Air Conditioning
Controls” in this section for further
details.
6. “Nav ” softkey
Touch this softkey to access the
Navigation feature. Refer to the
MTC+ instruction manual for further
details.
7. “Phone ” softkey
Touch one of these softkey to access
the MTC+ Phone feature that can be
set or monitored via MTC+. Touch one of these soft-key to access
the list of functions that users can set.
Touchscreen Display Warnings
CAUTION!
• Do NOT attach any object to the
touchscreen, doing so can result in
damage to the touchscreen.
• Do not press the screen with any
hard or sharp objects (pen, USB stick,
jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the
touchscreen surface.
• Do not spray any liquid or caustic
chemicals directly on the screen. Use
a clean and dry micro fiber lens
cleaning cloth in order to clean the
touchscreen.
• If necessary, use a lint-free cloth
dampened with a cleaning solution,
such as isopropyl alcohol, or an
isopropyl alcohol and water solution
ratio of 50:50. Be sure to follow the
solvent manufacturer’s precautions
and directions.
Switch OFF Touchscreen Backlight
If
the screen backlight becomes
annoying when driving, it is possible to
switch it off. Switch off the screen backlight by
touching “Screen OFF” softkey in the
“Controls” screen of MTC+ display.
Customizing the Main Menu
Bar The softkeys for the main functions of
the MTC+ system, indicated at the
bottom of the MTC+ display, can be Without ADAS
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easily customized to suit user's
requirements, as follows:
• touch button to open
applications/settings screen;
• hold depressed and drag the icon
corresponding to the selected
function until it overlaps the one to
be replaced on the bottom bar.
Once it is set in the menu bar, the new
connection will be immediately
operational.
Use the MTC+ Display as
Projection Device If your smartphone is properly
connected to the vehicle via the USB
port, on the MTC+ screen in place of
“Phone” soft-key and in the source list
of “Media” screen you can find the
“Apple CarPlay” (example shown in
picture) or the “Android Auto” app
soft-key. “Android Auto” app needs to be downloaded on your mobile
device.
These applications use the MTC+
display as projector of the functions
available on the connected device.
“Apple CarPlay” allows the best use of
your iPhone ®
in the car and perfect
integration with the MTC + display
and with the controls of the car,
including Siri voice control. You can
make phone calls, access music, send
and receive messages, get real-time
directions on traffic conditions, all
while staying focused on the road.
The “Android Auto” app lets you
share information while driving and
make it easier to access Google. The
interface is equipped with Google
Maps with voice guided navigation,
traffic information in real time,
on-demand access to millions of songs
in Google Play Music. It also offers the possibility to make phone calls or send
and receive messages without taking
your hands off the steering wheel.
You can also request Google to make
any type of research. Android Auto
will give an easier access to
applications and content from the
MTC+ system display.
The following tables show the
“Screen” and “Audio” source (of
projection device
or of MTC+
System MTC+
) when a smartphone is
connected, a session is established and
the device (Table A) or the MTC+
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Table A: device is performing an action
Action MTC+ System MTC+
: Active Mode
Radio Media Navigation Phone Voice Rec.
No App active Screen:
Audio: MTC+
Screen:
Audio: MTC+
Screen:
Audio: MTC+
Screen:
Audio: MTC+
Screen:
Audio: MTC+
Start Media Player Screen:
Audio: MTC+
Screen:
Audio: MTC+
Screen:
Audio: + MTC+
Screen:
Audio: MTC+
Start Navigation Screen:
Audio: MTC+
+ Audio priority Screen:
Audio: MTC+
+ Audio priority Screen:
Audio: Screen:
Audio: MTC+
+ Audio priority
Start Phone Call Screen:
Audio: MTC+
Start VR Screen:
Audio: Screen:
Audio: Screen:
Audio: Screen:
Audio: Screen: MTC+
Audio: MTC+
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Table B: MTC+ is performing an action
Action MTC+
Device : Active Mode
No App active Media Navigation Phone Voice Rec.
Start Radio Screen: MTC+
Audio: MTC+
Screen: MTC+
Audio: MTC+
Screen: MTC+
Main Audio: MTC+
+ mix
prompt nav Screen: MTC+
Audio: Screen: MTC+
Audio:
Start Media Player Screen: MTC+
Audio: MTC+
Screen: MTC+
Audio: MTC+
Screen: MTC+
Audio: MTC+
Screen: MTC+
Audio: Screen: MTC+
Audio:
Start Navigation Screen: MTC+
Audio: MTC+
Screen: MTC+
Main
Audio:
+ Audio priority Screen: MTC+
Audio: MTC+
Screen: MTC+
Audio:
+ Audio priority Screen: MTC+
Audio:
+ Audio priority
Start Phone Call Screen:
Audio:
Start VR Screen: MTC+
Audio: MTC+
Screen:
Audio: MTC+
+ Audio priority Screen:
Audio: MTC+
+ Audio priority Cannot start VR
during Call Screen:
Audio:
Start Rear Parking
Camera Screen: MTC+
Audio: MTC+
Screen: MTC+
Audio: Screen: MTC+
Audio: Screen: MTC+
Audio: Screen: MTC+
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