2019 MASERATI GHIBLI Owners Manual

When the car stops in M +/- (Manual)
mode, the transmission automatically
moves the shift lever and inserts P
(Park).
If you enter the I.C.E. drive mode
when the gearshift is in “M +/-”
position, the system activates the
automatic return of the shift lever in D
(Drive) mode.
Shift Paddles
The driver can change gears with the
shift paddles behind the steering
wheel when in D (Drive) and M +/-
(Manual) mode.
Using the shift paddles, the
corresponding icon will display on the
instrument cluster beside the “M”
indication and current shifted gear. Pull the right shift paddle “+” towards
the steering wheel and release it to
enter the higher gear; do the same
operation with the left shift paddle
“–“ to enter the lower gear.
• When in D (Drive) mode, by pressing
“–“ paddle the transmission shifts to
“D1 - D2” temporary mode.
• Pull simultaneously both paddles to
deactivate the D (Drive) temporary
mode.
Gear Shift Indicator Light
In order to improve fuel economy, we
recommend that you shift gears when
the system prompts you to do so. This
will help reduce fuel consumption
without significantly affecting vehicle
performance.
The indicator beside the displayed
gear will light up just before reaching
the required speed to change downshift or upshift (example in the
figures).
When the new gear is engaged, the
indicator turns off. If the shift runs
late or is not performed at all, the
indicator remains lit for a few seconds
then turns off. As soon as new
conditions requiring further gear
change occur, the indicator light will
illuminate again.Driving
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NOTE:
The gearshift indicator will only work
when the transmission is set in M +/-
(Manual) mode.
Transmission Malfunction and
Overheating Conditions Transmission Emergency Control
Transmission function is electronically
monitored to detect abnormal
conditions. If a condition that could
result in transmission damage is
detected, “Transmission Limp Home
Mode” will be activated. In this
situation, the transmission may
operate only in certain gears, or may
not shift at all. In some situations, the
transmission system may not
re-engage if the engine is turned off
and restarted.
A message in the instrument cluster
will inform the driver about the more
serious transmission conditions, and
indicate what actions may be
necessary.
Transmission Oil Overtemperature
If the transmission oil temperature
exceeds the operating limit, the red
warning light
illuminates on the
instrument cluster. In this case, slow down until
temperature returns to normal level
(the light will turn off).
If this is not sufficient, we recommend
to stop the vehicle, shift the lever to
position P (Park) or N (Neutral) and
keep the engine idle until the
temperature red warning light
turns off and the message
disappears from the display. Resume
driving without demanding high
engine performance. If the red
warning light
and the related
message turns on again, it is advisable
to stop the vehicle, turn off the engine
and wait for the engine/transmission
assembly to fully cool down.
If the instrument cluster message
indicates that the transmission may
not re-engage after engine shutdown,
perform the following procedure
preferably at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer . In the event of a momentary problem,
the transmission can be reset to regain
all forward gears by performing the
following steps.
• Stop the vehicle.
• Shift the transmission into P (Park), if
possible.
• Turn the engine off.
• Wait approximately 30 seconds.
• Restart the engine.
• Shift the transmission into D (Drive)
and then into the desired gear
range. If the problem is no longer
detected, the transmission will return
to normal operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset,
we recommend that you visit an
Authorized Maserati Dealer at your
earliest possible convenience, which
has diagnostic equipment to
determine if the problem could recur.
Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position
See chapter “Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park) Position” in section
“In an Emergency”.Driving
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD
version only) The active on-demand All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) system provides available
optimum traction for a wide variety of
road surface and driving conditions.
The system minimizes wheel slip by
automatically redirecting torque to
the front and rear wheels as necessary.
To maximise fuel economy, the AWD
system automatically disangages
torque distribution on front axle when
road and environmental conditions
are such that wheel slip is unlikely to
occur. When specific road and
environmental conditions require
increased levels of road traction, the
AWD system automatically distributes
the torque between front and rear
axle in order to grant the best driving
experience. Torque distribution is
displayed on the TFT in the “Drive
Mode” main menu. Refer to
paragraph “TFT Display: Menus and
Settings” in chapter “Instrument
Cluster” of section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls” for further
information. WARNING!
There may be a slight delay for AWD
engagement after a wheel slip
condition occurs.
NOTE:
If the A
WD system service warning
light and message appears after
engine start up, or during driving, it
means that the AWD system is not
functioning properly or is in recovery
mode due to overheating caused by
the excessive wheel spin. In this
condition the vehicle can continue
driving but only rear wheel drive is
working. If the warning light and
message are often activated, it is
recommended to have the vehicle
serviced at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer . Driving
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Drive Mode Controls Preview Drive modes can be set using the
buttons on central console.
CAUTION!
“NORMAL” is the default drive mode,
optimized for the best balance
between performance, fuel
consumption and emissions in the
standard conditions use of the car.
Buttons on the central console have
following
functions:
•
(ESC Off): to exclude/reactivate
the ESC system.
•
(Start&Stop Off): to deactivate/
reactivate the Start&Stop system. • I.C.E: to activate/deactivate the drive
mode to ensure increased control on
slippery surfaces as well as higher
energy efficiency.
• SPORT: to activate/deactivate a
sportier drive mode. In this mode,
the vehicle has a faster throttle
response and ESC sport calibration
(not recommended on wet/slippery
surfaces). Activating this drive mode,
will also change the EPS setting.
•
(Suspension): to switch between
the two suspensions setting modes:
soft (LED light off) and hard (“S”,
LED light on). Activating this drive
mode, will also change the EPS
setting.
By selecting one of these drive modes,
the yellow or white LED on the button
illuminates and, for some of these, the
vehicle configuration obtained is
graphically displayed on instrument
cluster. The same screen is also
obtained when selecting the “Drive
mode” menu using the buttons on
steering wheel.
When changing drive mode between
I.C.E., NORMAL, SPORT and
(Suspension), engine temperature
and fuel level indicators inner edge
will change color if “Outline Coloring”
of submenu “Screen Setup” is set to
“On” (see example in the figure). Refer to chapter “Instrument Cluster”
in section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
Setting the Drive Mode Drive modes can be set using the
buttons on central console.
Keys (buttons) only have two statuses:
OFF and ON. The OFF status (button
released) is the standard function
mode. The ON status is activated by
pressing the button, the dedicated LED
will illuminate. It is necessary to press
the
(ESC OFF) button for at least 3
seconds.
The table shows the different drive
modes according to the status of the
buttons.Driving
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Button ON – Button pressed
(LED ON)
Electronic Stability
Control ESC partially
deactivated.
Start&Stop function
deactivated.
I.C.E. Increase Control and
Efficiency mode ON (*).
SPORT Sportier drive mode
(SPORT) ON.
(**) Hard/Stiff suspension
setting (“S”).
(*) I.C.E. (Increase Control and
Efficiency) operates on engine supply
in order to reduce fuel consumption,
exhausts, noisiness (efficiency) by
dampening vehicle reactions
(control). The current mode is also
useful for low-grip surfaces.
(**) Only with Skyhook active
suspensions. The tables below summarise the
adjustment of transmission and
engine parameters according to set
drive mode/s.
(ESC OFF) is the only
mode that does not depend on the
activation or deactivation of the other
modes. The tables show the two
configurations with:
•
(ESC OFF) button NOT pressed;
•
(ESC OFF) button pressed. Driving
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(ESC OFF) Button NOT pressed
Button
pressed: LED ON
Button not
pressed: LED
OFF I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E.
SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT
Setup NORMAL + S&S
enabled + Soft
suspensions NORMAL + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions I.C.E. + S&S
enabled + Soft
suspensions SPORT + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions NORMAL + S&S
disabled + Hard
suspensions
Stability control Active Active Active Active-Sport (*) Active-Sport (*)
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) Normal Normal Normal Sport Sport
Suspensions
setup Normal Normal Normal Normal Hard
Engine control Normal Normal Comfort Performance Performance
Engine boost Normal boost Overboost Low boost Overboost Overboost
Exhaust sound Low (Rev.
Threshold) Low (Rev.
Threshold) Low Always High Always High
Gear shifting
point Normal - Comfort Performance Performance
Kick down Yes Yes Yes - Soft Yes - Strong Yes - Strong
Upshift rev.
limiter Ye s Ye s Ye s Yes (No, when in
M +/-) Yes (No, when in
M +/-)Driving
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Button
pressed: LED ON
Button not
pressed: LED
OFF I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E.
SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT
Automatic
downshift Normal Anti - Stall Comfort Performance
(Anti - Stall,
when in M +/-) Performance
(Anti - Stall,
when in M +/-)
Shifting timing Normal Rapid - Normal Comfort Sport (Rapid -
Sport, when in
M +/-) Sport (Rapid -
Sport, when in M
+/-)
(*) In low- and medium-grip
conditions (e.g., rain, snow, ice, sand,
etc.) it is advisable not to activate
SPORT mode, even with the ESC
system active (button
(ESC OFF) not
pressed). Driving
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(ESC OFF) Button pressed
Button
pressed: LED ON
Button not
pressed: LED OFF
I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E.
SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT
Setup NORMAL + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions NORMAL + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions I.C.E. + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions SPORT + S&S
disabled + Soft
suspensions SPORT + S&S
disabled + Hard
suspensions
Stability control OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) Normal Normal Normal Sport Sport
Suspensions
setup Normal Normal Normal Normal Hard
Engine control Normal Normal Comfort Performance Performance
Engine boost Normal boost Overboost Low boost Overboost Overboost
Exhaust sound Low (Rev.
Threshold) Low (Rev.
Threshold) Low Always High Always High
Gear
shifting point Normal - Comfort Performance Performance
Kick down Yes Yes Yes - Soft Yes - Strong Yes - Strong
Upshift rev.
limiter Ye s Ye s Ye s Yes (No, when in
M +/-) Yes (No, when in
M +/-)
Automatic
downshift Normal Anti - Stall Comfort Performance (Anti
- Stall, when in M
+/-) Performance
(Anti - Stall,
when in M +/-)Driving
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