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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Safety & Driving Assistant Touch this soft-key to set the
following modes.
• ParkSense (Park Assist)
The park assist system will scan for
objects behind and in front of the
vehicle when the transmission shift
lever is in R (Reverse) and the
vehicle speed is less than 7.5 mph
(12 km/h). The system can be
enabled with “Sound” only,
“Sound+Display”, or turned “Off”.
See “Park Assist (optional)” in
section “Before Starting” for
further information.
• Front Sensors Active in Drive
If this feature is active, when driver
takes shift lever from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) to D (Drive), front parking
sensors are activated. If this feature
is not active, when driver takes shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to
D (Drive), front parking sensors are
NOT activated.
• Front ParkSense Volume
When this feature is selected, the
chime volume of front park assist
sensors can be set to “Low”,
“Medium” or “High” level.
“Medium” is the default setting.
The system will retain its last known
configuration state through ignition
cycles.
• Rear ParkSense Volume
When this feature is selected, the
chime volume of rear park assist
sensors can be set to “Low”,
“Medium” or “High” level.
“Medium” is the default setting.
The system will retain its last known
configuration state through ignition
cycles.
• Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse
By selecting this feature the outside
side-view mirrors will tilt downward
when the ignition is in RUN position
and the transmission shift lever is in
R (Reverse) position. The mirrors will
move back to their previous
position when the transmission is
shifted out of R (Reverse). The
feature can be set to “On” or “Off”. • Auto Folding Side Mirrors
By selecting this feature on MTC+
the rear-view mirrors automatically
fold when the vehicle is locked by
the key fob and when the power
trunk lid (if equipped) is closed and
locked by pressing the
button on
the right lower parts of the lid.
When the vehicle and the trunk lid
will be unlocked and the ignition
device is set in RUN position, the
rear-view mirrors will automatically
open in the position they had
before the lock.
If the mirrors were manually folded
by the switch on the driver's door
panel, before a lock action, they will
need to be manually unfold to
reactivate the automatic behave.
• ParkView Backup Camera Delay
By selecting this feature, when the
shift lever is moved out of R
(Reverse), the rear view image with
dynamic grid lines will be displayed
for up to 10 seconds after shifting
unless the forward vehicle speed
exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h), or the
transmission is shifted into P (Park)
or the ignition device is switched to
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• Power Liftgate Alert
When this feature is selected,
further to turn indicators flashing,
an acoustic warning will also be
triggered when opening and closing
the liftgate/trunk lid. The feature
can be set to “On” or “Off”.
• Hands Free Power Liftgate
To prevent the accidental opening
of the Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free
(optional) with the movement of
the foot, it is possible to disable the
“Hands Free” function. The feature
can be set to “On” or “Off”. This
operation is recommended when
you have to wash the car (for
further information, refer to “Power
Trunk Lid Operation” in section
“Before Starting”).
Auto-On Comfort & Remote
Start • Auto-on Driver Heated/Vented Seat
& Steering
This feature allows to activate the
comfort of the driving seat when
equipped starting the engine.
If equipped, the driver’s
heated/vented seat and/or heated
steering wheel will automatically
activate by temperatures below 40°F
(4°C). When temperatures are above 80°F (26°C) the driver vented seat
will turn on.
• Remote Start
You can choose from the following
options: “Off”, “Remote Start”
(activation of this function when
you use the key fob RKE transmitter
to start the engine) and “All Starts”
(activation of this function when
you start the engine in all modes).
Engine Off Options This feature allows you to set some
functions after turning off the engine.
• Easy Exit Seat
When this feature is selected, the
driver's seat will automatically move
rearward once the engine is shut off
for easy exit of the vehicle. The
feature can be set to “On” or “Off”. • Engine Off Power Delay (Power
duration after engine shutdown)
By selecting this feature, the power
window switches, radio, MTC+
Phone System, power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will
remain active for up to 10 minutes
after turning off the engine.
Opening of one front doors will
cancel this feature.
The switch-off delay can be
cancelled (0 seconds) you can choose
from 45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10
minutes.
• Headlight Off Delay
By selecting this feature the
headlight will stay lit for up to 90
seconds after turning off the
engine.
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fumes, do not breathe close to the
fuel filler door, when opened.
• Never have any smoking materials
lit in or near the vehicle when the
fuel filler door is open or the tank is
being filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is
running. This violates most
fire-prevention regulations and may
cause the Malfunction Indicator
Light
to turn on (see
“Instrument Cluster” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
• Fill the vehicle with fuel. Fuel tank
capacity
is indicated in the
“Refillings” table in section
“Features and Specifications”.
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or
shuts off, the fuel tank is basically
full: it is possible to further ensure
refueling by enabling the fuel nozzle
additional fuel supply until two
clicks. After the two additional clicks,
the amount of fuel allowed by the
system is very low, we recommend
therefore not to persist further.
• Wait approximately 10 seconds
before removing the fuel nozzle in
order to ensure completed supply of residual fuel and restrict the risk of
fouling the fuel filler door area.
• Remove the fuel nozzle.
• Close the fuel filler door.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling,
do not “top off” the fuel tank after
filling.
Emergency Refueling Funnel
A
funnel is provided (in the trunk in
the tool box container) for emergency
refueling with a gas can. WARNING!
A fire may result if fuel is pumped
into a portable container that is inside
of a vehicle. You could be burned.
Always place gas containers outside
the vehicle while filling.
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release If you are unable to unlock the fuel
filler door using the key fob RKE
transmitter, use the fuel filler door
emergency release located in the
trunk.
• Open the trunk lid (see “Trunk Lid
Operation” in section “Before
Starting”).
• Lift the access cover on the left side
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• Pull the release cable moderately to
avoid its possible break. It's not
possible to feel or hear the unlocking
of the fuel filler door actuator.
• Then open normally the fuel filler
door. Driving Conditions Before the Trip Check the following at regular
intervals and always before long trips:
• tire pressure and condition;
• levels of fluids and lubricants;
• conditions of the windshield wiper
blades;
• clean the glass on the external light
and all other glass surfaces;
• proper operation of the indicator
lights and of the external lights.
CAUTION!
It is however advisable to perform
these checks at least every 600 mi
(1000 km) and always following the
maintenance schedule reported in
section “Maintenance and Care”.
Before you drive:
•
adjust seat position, steering wheel,
adjustable pedals (if equipped with)
and rearview mirrors in order to have
the best driving position;
• ensure that nothing (mat covers, etc.)
is obstructing the pedals movement;
• carefully arrange and secure any
objects in the trunk, to prevent them from moving forward in case of
sudden stops;
• avoid heavy meals before a trip. A
light snack helps keep your reflexes
sharp. In particular, avoid drinking
alcohol.
WARNING!
Passengers must only travel seated in
the vehicle seats, with the seat belts
fastened. Always check that the driver
and all passengers have the seat belts
correctly fastened.
Safe Driving Although the vehicle is equipped with
active and passive safety devices, the
driver's conduct is always a decisive
factor for road safety.
Some simple rules for traveling safely
in different conditions are listed
below. Some of them will probably
already sound familiar but, in any case,
it would be useful to read them
carefully.
Driving at Night
The main guidelines to follow when
driving at night are set out below.
• Drive carefully. Night conditions
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• If provided, the chock can be
installed in order to improve vehicle
stability.
WARNING!
The vehicle must be level and on the
firm ground during the vehicle lifting
operations. If forced to stop the
vehicle on a slope, call the Assistance
service and avoid any operation.
• Before placing the chock, it is
necessary
to open
it like a book as
shown in the picture. • Lift the ground coverage of the
trunk.
• Take the tools for changing the
wheel (indicated in picture) from the
container.
• Unscrew and pull out the locking
wheel knob. • Take the container and the compact
spare wheel out of the trunk.
• Remove from the compressor case
the inflation hose and the cable with
a plug for the power outlet.
• Unscrew the valve cap of the
compact spare wheel and screw the
fitting of the inflation hose onto the
valve.
• Insert the power plug into one of
the available power outlets fitted in
the trunk or passenger
compartment.
• Set the ignition device on ACC or
RUN position.
• Turn the compressor on by pressing
the switch.
• Stop the compressor by pressing the
switch again, when the pressure
indicated by the gauge reaches the
recommended level (see “Tire
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CAUTION!
• To jump start a vehicle do not use a
portable battery, a booster pack or
any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 14 Volts
or damage to the battery, starter
motor, alternator or electrical system
of the vehicle with the discharged
battery may occur.
• Do not use a battery charger for
emergency starting under any
circumstances. You could damage
the electronic systems, particularly
the control units managing the
ignition and fuel supply functions.
• If the battery is completely
discharged when the windows are
fully raised, open the door with the
utmost care; do not close the door
again until it is possible to lower the
window.
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully
applying the parking brake, before
activating the manual park release.
Activating the manual park release
could allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking
brake. Activating the manual park
release on an unsecured vehicle could
lead to serious injury or death for
those in or around the vehicle.
NOTE:
If
you need
to disconnect the battery
from the vehicle electrical system, see
“Maintenance — Free Battery” in
section “Maintenance and Care”).
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
Battery Remote Posts Position For easier operation, remote battery
posts for jumpstarting are located in
the engine compartment while the
battery is stored in the trunk.
Open the engine hood (see “Hood
Operation” in section “Before
Starting”) the positive remote post (+)
and the negative remote post (-) are
easily recognizable by the icons
labeled on the integrated power
module.In an Emergency
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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 CAUTION!
• Before disconnecting the battery,
open the trunk and lower the
windows a few centimeters, to avoid
damaging the seal when opening
and closing the door. When the
battery is connected, the lowering of
the window is performed
automatically when the door is
opened and closed. The trunk lid
must remain open and the windows
lowered until the charged battery is
reconnected.
• Never disconnect the battery from
the electrical system when the
engine is running.
• To temporarily disconnect the vehicle
electrical system from the battery,
simply remove the cable end with
quick coupling from the negative
post (-) of the battery.
• If the battery needs to be removed
from its compartment, you must first
detach the terminal clamp to the
negative post (-) and then the other
terminal clamp to the positive post
(+), after removing the protective
cover. Battery posts are marked positive (+) and negative (-) and are
identified on the battery case.
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