2019 MASERATI GHIBLI steering

system checked by the Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
WARNING!
Certain components of this vehicle
such as air bag modules, seat belt
pretensioners, adaptive steering
columns, and button cell batteries may
contain Perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or
vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Defroster
Check
operation by
selecting the
defrost mode and place the fan system
on high speed (see “Air Conditioning
Controls” chapter in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
You should be able to feel the air
directed against the windshield and
front side windows. Contact
Authorized Maserati Dealer for service
if your defroster is inoperable.
Floor Mat
Always use floor mats designed to fit
the footwell of your vehicle. Use only
floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of
position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your
vehicle.
NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with any information
about the available Maserati floor
mats included in the “Genuine
Accessories” range.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury.
• Always make sure that floor mats
are properly attached to the proper
fasteners.
• Never place or install floor mats or
other floor coverings in the vehicle
that cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and
interfering with the pedals.
• Never put floor mats or other floor
coverings on top of already installed
floor mats. Additional floor mats and
other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular
basis. Always properly reinstall and
secure floor mats that have been
removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects
cannot fall into the driver footwell
while the vehicle is moving. Objects
can become trapped under the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal causing
a loss of vehicle control.
• Mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the
factory. Failure to properly follow
floor mat installation or mounting
can cause interference with the
brake pedal and accelerator pedal
operation causing loss of control of
the vehicle.
Tires
•
Examine tires for excessive tread
wear and uneven wear patterns.
• Check for stones, nails, glass, or other
objects lodged in the tread or
sidewall.
• Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks.
• Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and
bulges.
• Check the wheel nuts for tightness.Before Starting
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3 – Understanding the Vehicle Interior Components ..................................... 92
Front Power Seats ....................................... 96
Driver Memory Seat ...................................... 99
Rear Seats ............................................ 101
Head Restraints ........................................ 103
Power Steering Wheel Adjustment .......................... 105
Adjustable Pedals (if equipped) ............................ 107
Rearview Mirrors ....................................... 107
Lights ................................................ 110
Windshield Wipers and Washers ........................... 122
Interior Features ....................................... 126
Cargo Area ........................................... 133
Power Sunroof with Sunshade ............................. 136
HomeLink (optional) .................................... 138
Air Conditioning Distribution ............................. 142
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1 Adjustable side air outlets.
2 Engine START/STOP button.
3 Light switch.
4 Light dimmer controls.
5 Steering wheel controls.
6 Instrument cluster.
7* Right shift paddle +.
8* Left shift paddle –.
9 Hood release.
10 Adjustable central air outlets.
11 Analog clock.
12 MTC+ display.
13 Multifuction lever (windshield
wipers, headlight washer and
headlight selection, turn
signals).
14 Climate controls.
15 Dashboard glove box handle.
16 Dashboard glove box.
17 Cover for compartment with
AUX, USB, SD memory card
port and slide phone drawer.
18 Storage compartment handle.
19 Storage compartment.
20 Vehicle security light and solar
sensor. 21 Internal rear view mirror.
22 Auto-dimming on/off button.
23 Front dome console.
(*) If equipped
Central Console Components 1 Automatic transmission shift
lever.
2 Hazard lights switch.
3 Drive mode switches.
4 Electric Parking Brake lever.
5 Glove compartment.
6 Unlock button for central
console with cupholder and
power outlet.
7 Rotary selectors and buttons
for the multimedia navigation.
8A Cover for cupholder and power
socket compartment.
8B Cupholder and power socket
compartment.
8C Cupholder.
9 Central console covers with
armrest function.
10 Air outlets (adjustable).Understanding the Vehicle
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11 Rear power sunshade and rear
seats comfort controls panel (if
equipped).
Front Dome Console
Components
1 Reading lights control button.
2 Central light control button.
3 Reading lights.
4 Central light.
5 Sunroof controls.
6 HomeLink controls (optional).
7 Button to release the manual
trunk lid or to open
fully/partially the power trunk
lid (optional). 8 Button to enable/disable front
sensors of the Park Assist system
(if equipped).
9 Button to switch off passenger
compartment lights.
Front Doors Components
1 Internal door handle. 2 Driver’s seat, steering wheel,
adjustable pedals (if equipped)
and rear mirrors memory
switch.
3 Rear view mirrors switches.
4 Power window switch.
5 Power door unlocks/locks.
6 Rear windows and sunshade
lockout button.
7 Loudspeakers.
8 Storage compartment.
9 Internal door lock/unlock knob.
10 Passenger door panel grip.
11 Reflex reflector.
12 External door handle.
13 Door lock button with “Passive
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14 Door outboard opening lock.Understanding the Vehicle
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Driver Memory Seat This feature allows the driver to store
up to two different memory profiles
for easy recall through a memory
switch. Each memory profile contains
desired position settings for the driver
seat, external side mirrors, adjustable
pedals (optional), and power tilt and
telescopic steering column and a set of
programmed radio stations.
Your key fob RKE transmitter can also
be set to recall the same positions by
pressing the
button.
NOTE:
• Only one key fob RKE transmitter
can be linked to each of the memory
positions.
• “Passive Entry” door handles cannot
be linked to the memory function.
Use either the memory recall switch
or the key fob RKE transmitter (if
linked to the memory feature) to
recall memory positions 1 or 2.
The memory seat switch is located on
the driver's door trim panel. The
switch consists of three buttons:
• The “S” (SET) button, which is used
to activate the memory save
function. • The “1” and “2” buttons which are
used to recall either of two
programmed memory profiles.
Memory Profiles Setting NOTE:
Saving a new memory profile will
erase an existing profile from memory.
To create a new memory profile,
perform the following:
• Cycle the ignition device to the ACC
or RUN position.
• Adjust all memory profile settings to
desired preferences (i.e., seat, side
mirrors, adjustable pedals (optional),
power tilt and telescopic steering
column, and radio station presets).
• Press and release the “S” button on
the memory switch.
• Within 5 seconds, press and release
the memory button “1” or “2”. • Check on the instrument cluster for
the positive response of the actions
“Memory 1 (or 2) profile set”.
After these steps, the profile set will
be memorized in the selected position.
NOTE:
Memory profiles can be set without
the vehicle in P (Park), but the vehicle
must be in P (Park) to recall a memory
profile.
Pairing Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter to Seats Memory Your key fob with RKE transmitters
can be programmed to recall one of
two programmed memory profiles by
pressing the
button on the RKE
transmitter.
NOTE:
This feature can be enabled or
disabled using the MTC+ System, refer
to “MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
To program your key fobs RKE
transmitter, perform the following
actions:
• Cycle the ignition device to the RUN
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• Move the seat and/or the other
adjustable devices in the position
that you wish to memorize, or recall
a previously memorized profile,
pressing the corresponding memory
button “1” or “2”.
• Cycle the ignition device to the OFF
position.
• Press and release the “S” button.
• Within 5 seconds, press and release
the memory button “1” or “2”.
• Press and release the
button on
key fob RKE transmitter.
• Within 3 seconds, press and release
the
button on the key fob RKE
transmitter.
To check if the system has memorized
the correct profile, you can move the
seat and press the
button: the seat
will move to the memorized position.
NOTE:
Your key fobs RKE transmitter can be
unlinked to your memory settings by
pressing the “S” button followed by
the
button on the key fob RKE
transmitter. Memory Position Recall NOTE:
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to recall
memory positions. If a recall is
attempted when the vehicle is not in P
(Park), a message will display in the
instrument cluster.
To recall the memory settings for
driver, press memory button number
“1” or “2” on the driver's door trim
panel or the
button on the RKE
transmitter linked to memory position
“1” or “2” with ignition device in the
RUN position.
A recall can be canceled by pressing
any of the buttons (“S”, “1”, or “2”)
during a recall. When a recall is
canceled, the driver seat, external side
mirrors, adjustable pedals (optional),
and power tilt and telescopic steering
column stop moving.
A delay of at least one second will
occur before selecting a new recall. Easy Entry/Exit Driver Seat This feature provides automatic driver
seat positioning to enhance driver
mobility when entering and exiting
the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves
depends on where you have the driver
seat positioned when you place the
ignition device to the OFF position.
• When you cycle the ignition device
to the OFF position the driver seat:
• will move about 2.36 in (60 mm)
rearward if the driver seat position
is greater than or equal to ca. 5.51
in (140 mm) forward of the rear
stop;
• will move to a position of ca. 3.15
in (80 mm) rearward of the rear
stop if the driver seat position is
between 5.51 in (140 mm) and 3.15
in (80 mm) forward of the rear
stop.
• The seat will return to its previously
set position when you place the
ignition device into the ACC or RUN
position.
• The Easy Entry/Exit feature is
disabled when the driver seat
position is less than 3.15 in (80 mm)
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• Remove the head restraint by pulling
them upwards.
To reinstall the head restraint, proceed
as follows:
• With long seat back partially tilted,
hold down both the adjustment
button and release button while
placing the head restraint post into
the holes.
• Tilt the seat back to the upright
position (see “CArgo Area” in this
section).
• Reposition the head restraint to the
appropriate height for the
passenger.
WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown
forward in a collision or hard stop
could cause serious injury or death
to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be
reinstalled in the vehicle to properly
protect the occupants. Follow the
re-installation instructions above
prior to operating the vehicle or
occupying a seat.
Power Steering Wheel
Adjustment This feature allows you to tilt the
steering column upward or downward
or to lengthen or shorten it in order to
adjust the steering wheel to an
optimized position.
The power tilt/telescoping steering
column/wheel switch is located on the
lower left side of the steering column.
To adjust the tilt of the steering
column/wheel, move the switch up or
down as desired.
To lengthen or shorten the steering
column/wheel, pull the switch toward
you or push the switch away from you
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NOTE:
You can use your key fob with RKE
transmitter or the memory buttons on
the driver's door trim panel to return
the tilt/telescopic steering
column/wheel to programmed
positions. See “Driver Memory Seat” in
this section.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering
column/wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering column/wheel
while driving could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column/wheel is adjusted
before driving your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
Heated Steering Wheel
(optional) The steering wheel contains a heating
element inside the rim that helps
warm driver’s hands by cold weather.
The heated steering wheel has only
one temperature setting. Once turned
on, this function will operate for
approximately 58 to 70 minutes before
automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off
early or may not turn on when the
steering wheel is already warm.
The heating steering wheel command
is in the “Climate” screen of MTC+. See
“Air Conditioning Controls” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and Controls”
for further details.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the
heated steering wheel to operate.
• Touch the “Climate” softkey located
on the lower part of the MTC+
display.
• When the heating function is in the
off state, soft-key is not highlighted.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the heated
steering wheel soft-key to turn on
the function. • Within 15 seconds, touch the heated
steering wheel soft-key a second
time to turn it off.
WARNING!
• Persons with low skin sensitivity
because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical conditions must be
careful when using the seat heater. It
may cause irritation even at low
temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the
steering wheel that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or steering
wheel covers of any type and
material. This may cause the steering
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