2019 MASERATI GHIBLI windshield

NOTE:
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.
If the windshield or Automatic High
Beam headlight control mirror is
replaced, the mirror must be re-aimed
to ensure proper performance. See
your local Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Interior Lights The interior and exterior approach
lights turn on and off when
entering/exiting the vehicle (see
“Illuminated Entry/Exit” in section
"Before Starting" for further
information).
The brightness of the lights can be
manually adjusted with the regulator
positioned beside the light switch.
To protect the battery, the interior
lights will turn off automatically 10
minutes after the ignition switch has
been shifted to OFF . This occurs if the
interior lights were turned on
manually or by opening of a door. The
glove box light, share the same characteristics excepting the trunk
light.
To adjust interior lights, either turn the
ignition switch out of OFF or rotate
the multifunction lever out of “0”
position.
Courtesy Dimmable Lights
The following dimmable courtesy
lights, can be set with the regulation
device:
• instrument cluster dials and display;
• dome light (front/rear);
• inside door handle LED;
• doors and steering wheel backlight
controls LED;
• front footrest light;
• front seats night lighting.
Interior Lights Regulator (only with
Bi-Xenon Headlights) The regulation device rotates from
position “0” upward and back
downward performing stable and
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NOTE:
When the hazard warning lights are
activated, the direction indicator
controls are disabled.
Integrated External Rearview
Mirror Lights External mirrors are supplied with LED
turn signals integrated on the support.
The LED turn signal indicators flash
simultaneously with the corresponding
turn signal lights in the front and rear
of the vehicle. Turning on the hazard
warning flashers will also activate
these LEDs. The external mirrors are equipped also
with approach and courtesy LEDs,
lighting up when the vehicle entry/exit
lights are activated.
Windshield Wipers and
Washers The multifunction lever operates the
wipers and washers acting on the
windshield when the ignition switch is
placed in RUN or ACC position. The
multifunction lever is located on the
left side of the steering column.
A low fluid level of windshield washers
is indicated by the indicator light
and by the message on the
instrument cluster.
To refill the fluid, see “Maintenance
Procedures” in section “Maintenance
and Care”.
Windshield Wipers • Rotate the end of the multifunction
lever to one of the four settings to
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setting (see “Rain Sensing Wipers”
paragraph in this chapter).
• For low speed wiper operation
(stable position "LO"): rotate the
end of the multifunction control
lever forward to the first trigger
after the intermittent setting.
• Rotate to the second trigger after
the intermittent setting for
high-speed (stable position HI) wiper
operation.
• Rotate the end of the lever
downward to the “MIST” position to
activate a single wipe cycle.
• The wipers will continue to operate
until you release the multifunction
lever.
• To turn the wipers off rotate the
lever to “OFF”. CAUTION!
• Turn the windshield wipers off when
driving through an automatic car
wash. The windshield wipers may be
damaged if the wiper control is left
in any position other than “OFF”.
• In cold weather, always turn off the
wiper switch and allow the wipers to
return to the park position before
turning off the engine. If the wiper
switch is left on and the wipers
freeze to the windshield, the wiper
motor may be damaged when the
vehicle is restarted.
• Always remove any buildup of snow
that prevents the windshield wiper
blades from returning to the off
position. If the windshield wiper
control is turned off and the blades
cannot return to the off position, the
wiper motor may be damaged.
Rain Sensing Wipers This feature detects moisture on the
windshield through an internal
rearview mirror integrated sensor,
which automatically activates the
relative wipers.
Rotate forward the end of the
multifunction lever to one of four settings to adjust the detection
system.
First wiper delay position is the least
sensitive, and fourth wiper delay
position is the most sensitive. Third
position should be used for normal
rain conditions.
The rain sense wipers will
automatically change between an
intermittent wipe, slow wipe and a
fast wipe depending on the amount
of detected moisture sensed by a
particular area of the windshield.
Place the wiper switch in the “OFF”
position when you do not want to use
the automatic intermittent system.
The rain sensing feature can be turned
on and off using the MTC+ System, see
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
CAUTION!
• The rain sensing feature may not
function properly by ice or dried salt
water on the windshield.
• Use on the windshield of RainX ®
or
products containing wax or silicone
may reduce rain sensor performance.
The rain sensing system has protective
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arms. It will not operate under the
following conditions:
• Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit : the
rain sensing feature will not operate
when the ignition is in RUN position,
the vehicle is stationary and the
outside temperature is below 32°F
(0°C). To resume, set the automatic
feature on the multifunction lever,
start the engine and drive or wait
until the outside temperature rises
above freezing.
• Wipe Inhibit with Transmission in
Neutral Position : the rain sensing
feature will not operate when the
ignition is placed in the RUN
position, the transmission shift lever
is in the N (Neutral) position and the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h). To resume, set the
multifunction lever to the automatic
function or move the shift lever out
of N (Neutral).
Headlights On with Windshield
Wipers When activating this function, the
headlights will light up approximately
10 seconds after the wipers acting on
the windshield are turned on if the
light switch is placed in “AUTO”
position. In addition, the headlights switch off when the wipers are turned
off (position “OFF”) if they were
previously turned by using this
function. Powering on Headlights with
wipers can be activated and
deactivated with the MTC+ System, see
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and Controls”
for further information.
Wiper Blade Maintenance When the wiper arms acting on the
windshield are in the rest position it is
not possible to check or replace the
blades (Service position) as they are
folded under the hood. To service the
blades (see paragraph “Wiper
Maintenance and Blades
Replacement” in chapter
“Maintenance Procedures” of section
“Maintenance and Care”) it is
necessary to shift the multifunction
lever to “OFF” and the ignition switch
to OFF position.
Shift the control lever within 15
seconds to the “MIST” position
(forward rotation of the end of the
multifunction control lever) and
release. The blades are brought in a
position enabling to open the wiper
arms and change the blades. It is possible to use the “MIST” position
for a maximum of 3 times within two
minutes, corresponding to different
three blades positions on the
windshield. When completed, bring
the ignition switch in RUN : the arms
will reposition. If necessary move the
multifunction lever to other required
operating positions.
WARNING!
Operate or service the windshield
wiper blades without deactivating the
wipers (“OFF” position), leaving the
ignition switch in RUN can be
dangerous for the operator since the
rain sensor may suddenly activate the
wipers. Always use “Service” position
for any intervention on the windshield
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Windshield Washers To use the washer on the windshield,
push the end of the multifunction
lever inward (toward the steering
column) and hold it as long as washer
spray is desired.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper control is in the
automatic intermittent range, the
wipers will operate for two wipe
cycles after releasing the lever and
then resume the previously selected
intermittent interval.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper is turned off (“OFF”
position) the wipers will operate for
three wipe cycles and then turn off.
WARNING!
• Do not start the windshield washer during the cold months until the
windshield has warmed up. If it has
not warmed up, the liquid could
freeze on the glass and block your
view.
• Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision.
You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden
icing of the windshield during
freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster
before and during windshield
washer use.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining
a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
such as, engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates and lead, that
which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more information go to:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicle
Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles
(for
version/markets, wher e provided)
To avoid fluid freezing inside at low
external temperatures, the fluid
supply nozzles can be heated by
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Adjustable and fixed air vents allow
passengers to achieve the optimal
comfort conditions.
Fixed Air Vents • The fixed vents, positioned on the
upper part of the dashboard,
beneath the windshield and above
the front part of the front door
panels are meant to guarantee the
demisting and defrosting of the
windshield and the side windows. • The fixed vents under the dashboard
are aimed at ventilating the lower
part of the front passenger
compartment.
• The ventilation of the lower part of
the rear passengers compartment is
made by means of fixed vents
positioned under the front seats. Adjustable Air Vents • The adjustable vents are located at
the center of the dashboard, to both
sides of the MTC+ display, and at the
side ends of the dashboard. They
have the purpose of ventilating the
upper part of the passenger
compartment. There are also
adjustable vents placed at the rear
end of the central console. These
vents can be adjusted in vertical and
horizontal direction, by operating on
the central handle 1 , indicated in the
following pictures. The rotor 2 ,
located near each vent, allows to
control the air flow.Understanding the Vehicle
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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator
This indicator light indicates a
failure of the Electronic
Throttle Control (ETC) system.
If the indicator turns on while
driving (a torque decrease is possible),
have the system checked by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
When detecting a failure, the light
indicator will illuminate while the
engine is running.
If the indicator remains lit with the
engine running, you can still drive your
vehicle. However, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as
possible.
If the indicator is flashing while the
engine is running, immediate service is
required. You may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle
or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing.
Trunk Lid and Hood Ajar Indicators
These light indicators will
illuminate to indicate that the
trunk lid and/or the hood are
ajar.
When the trunk lid or the
hood is open, a related
message will be displayed
besides the light if the vehicle is running at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h)
or faster.
Low Fuel Indicator
When the fuel level reaches
approximately 4.2 Gallons (16
litres) this light under the fuel
gauge indicator will turn on,
and remain on until fuel is added
together with the related message. In
this condition the color indicating the
quantity of fuel in the tank, inside the
indicator on display, will go from
white to amber.
Refer to “Refueling” in section
“Driving” for fuel filling.
Windshield Washer Low Fluid
Indicator
This indicator will illuminate
for 5 seconds to indicate a low
level of the windshield washer
fluid. A related message will
be displayed.
See “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care” for
fluid filling.
Headlight Aiming System Failure
Warning Light
This warning light and the
related message indicate a
failure of the automatic
headlight aiming system. Please contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer to check the system.
Automatic High Beam Failure Warning
Light
This warning light and the
related message illuminate to
report a failure of the
automatic high beam
headlights.
Contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer as soon as possible.
Suspensions Failure Warning Light
This warning light and the
related message turn on while
driving if there is a failure of
the suspension system (only
with optional Skyhook active
suspension).
Please contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer to check the system.
Ice Hazard Indicator
When the external
temperature falls below 38°F
(3°C), the temperature value
blinks for a few seconds, the
indicator light turns on, a message is
displayed and an acoustic signal is
triggered to warn the driver of the risk
of icy roadbed.
Under such conditions, we recommend
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• Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
By selecting this feature, the system
will automatically activate the
windshield wipers if it senses
moisture on the windshield. The
feature can be set to “On” or “Off”.
• Hill Start Assist
This feature allows you to disable
the HSA system. The feature can be
set to “On” or “Off”. See “Brake
and Stability Control System” in
section “Driving” for further details.
Lights Press the “Lights” soft-key to set the
following modes.
• Headlight Off Delay
By selecting this feature, the driver
can choose to have the headlight off
or lit for 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
the engine is shut off. To change the
current headlight off delay status,
touch and release the “0”, “30”,
“60” or “90” soft-key to select the
desired time range. • Headlight Illumination on Approach
By selecting this feature, the driver
can choose to have the headlight off
or lit for 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
the doors are unlocked with the key
fob RKE transmitter.
• Headlights with Wipers
By selecting this feature, while the
headlight lever is in “AUTO”
position, the headlight will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the
wipers are activated. The headlight
will also turn off when the wipers
deactivate if they were activated in
the current mode. The feature can
be set to “On” or “Off”.
• Auto Dim High Beams
By selecting this feature, the high
beam headlight will deactivate
automatically under certain
conditions. See “Lights” in section “Understanding the Vehicle” for
further information.
• Headlight Dip - Traffic Changeover (if
equipped)
By selecting this feature, the
headlights will change their light
distribution when a left-hand-drive
vehicle enter a Country with
right-hand-drive system and vice
versa. The feature can be set to
“On” or “Off”.
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
By selecting and check-mark this
feature, the DRL lights will turn on
whenever the engine running. The
feature can be set to “On” or “Off”.
• Adaptive Front Light (if equipped)
By selecting this feature, the system
turn off the beam shaping and
bending. See “Lights” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle” for
further details.
Doors & Locks Press the “Doors & Locks” soft-key to
set the following modes.
• Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all
doors will automatically lock when
the vehicle is in motion. The feature
can be set to “On” or “Off”.Dashboard Instruments and Controls
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