2019 MASERATI GHIBLI steering

Audio Controls The vehicle is equipped with audio
controls that allow both driver and
front passenger to operate the audio
system. These controls can be used to
adjust audio volume, change radio
station or mode (FM, AM, USB, etc).
Steering Wheel Audio Controls These audio controls are rocker-type
switches with a button in the center
and are located on the rear side of the
steering wheel, right behind the front
switches.
Press any button to display
information on the radio station or
track being listened to inside a pop-up
for 2 seconds on instrument cluster.
The right-hand control manages the
volume. By pressing the top of the rocker
switch you can increase the volume
and by pressing the bottom of the
rocker switch you can lower it. Press
the center button to mute the volume.
The left-hand control functions
depend on the current source. To
change source, press the center
button.
When in “Radio” mode, pressing the
top of the switch will “Seek” up for
the previous listenable station and
pressing the bottom of the switch will
“Seek” down for the previous
listenable station.
When an external source is connected
to MTC+, a light press on the top of
the switch will play the next track on
the device connected.
Press the bottom of the switch once to
go to the beginning of the current
track, or to the beginning of the
previous track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down
twice, it plays the second track; three
times, it will play the third one, etc.
Audio Controls on Central
Console In “Radio” mode, turn the volume
upper knob to set the audio volume, or turn the tune/scroll bottom knob to
tune station.
For further details, refer to
“Infotainment System” in this section.
When in App/Settings mode, the
tune/scroll bottom knob and the
browse
and enter buttons allow
you to scroll through the menus and
change the user’s settings (see “MTC+
Settings” in section “Dashboard
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• Start & Stop Off
This feature allows you to disable
the Start & Stop when frequent
stops and restarts of the engine may
become annoying.
See "Automatic Start&Stop System"
in section "Driving" for further
details.
• Auto High Beam Assist
By selecting this feature, when the
forward digital camera detects a
vehicle that precedes in the
direction of travel or in the opposite
direction, adjust the high beam in
an automatic way not to dazzle.
See "Lights" in section
"Understanding the Vehicle" for
further details.
• Screen OFF
This feature allows you to switch off
the MTC+ screen backlight if it
becomes annoying when driving.
See "Infotainment System" in this
section for further details.
• Outlet
Activating this feature an electrical
power converter allows you to use
the 115V AC-150W power outlet
that may be present on some
versions, inside the compartment between the backrests of the rear
seats.
• Settings
Touch this soft-key you enter the
“Settings” page that displays all user
- customizable features: see “MTC+
Settings” in this section.
Features Specific for Vehicle
without ADAS • Blind Spot Assist
Activating this feature the BSA and
RCP systems assist the driver when
changing lanes, overtaking and
when parking, by detecting the
arrival of other vehicles from a side
or rear blind spot. When this
happens, a light signal appears in
the external rear-view mirror.
When Blind Spot Assist (BSA) is selected, the feature can be set to
“Off”, “Lights” or “Lights + Chime”
(default mode). When this feature is
activated in “Lights” mode, the
system will only show a warning
light in the outside mirrors.
When “Lights + Chime” mode is
activated, the system will show a
warning light in the outside mirrors
as well as give an audible alert when
the turn signal is on. When “Off” is
selected, the system is deactivated.
For description of this system, see
chapter “Blind Spot Assist - BSA” in
section “Driving”.
Features specific for Vehicles
with ADAS • Lane Keeping Assist
Activating this feature the LKA
system will attempt to keep the
vehicle in lane and can apply direct
input to electric power steering
system to change direction of
vehicle.
The current system setting is shown
in blue on the right side of the LKA
soft-key.
Touching this soft-key the set page
of LKA system will be displayed (see
picture).Without ADASDashboard Instruments and Controls
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Driver warnings can be only
"Visual" or "Visual & Haptic"
(default mode).
System response can be set to
"Early", "Medium" (default mode)
and "Late".
System reaction force can be set to
"Low", "Medium" (default mode)
and "High".
See "Lane Keeping Assist - LKA" in
section "Driving" for more details.
• Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating this feature the system
will try to prevent collision between
host vehicle and potential blind
spot collision hazard. System applies
direct input to electric power
steering system to change direction
of vehicle to avoid collision.
The current system setting is shown
in blue on the right side of the
ABSA soft-key. Touching this soft-key the set page of ABSA
system will be displayed (see
picture).
Driver warnings can be only
"Visual", "Visual & Acoustic"
(default mode) or "Visual & Haptic".
System response can be set to
"Early", "Medium" (default mode)
and "Late".
System reaction force can be set to
"Low", "Medium" (default mode)
and "High".
See "Active Blind Spot Assist -
ABSA" in section "Driving" for more
details.
• Forward Collision Warning (with
active braking)
The FCW feature primarily uses the
front radar and forward looking
camera for sensing vehicles and
pedestrian (if the car is equipped with Pedestrian Emergency Braking
- PEB function) ahead, and will
provide warnings to the driver and
may perform braking maneuvers.
The current system setting is shown
in blue on the right side of the FCW
soft-key.
Touching this soft-key the set page
of FCW system will be displayed (see
picture).
FCW is always active: it is possible to
set the sensitivity and the aid of the
active braking.
FCW sensitivity can be set to
“Near”, to “Medium” or to “Far”.
The default status of FCW is the
“Medium” setting. Setting it to
“Far” means the system will warn
you of a possible collision with the
vehicle or pedestrian (if the car is
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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
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Phone/Bluetooth Press this soft-key to select and
connect phones and audio sources.
• Do Not Disturb
Settings available for this feature:
• Auto Reply
To change the mode status, touch
the “Text”, “Call” or “Both”
soft-key.
• Auto Reply Message
To change the mode status, touch
the “Custom” or “Default”
soft-key.
• Customize Auto Reply Message
This feature allows you to
customise the “Auto Reply
Message”. Text messages are
limited to 160 characters (key pad
is not available while vehicle is it
motion). • Paired Phones
By selecting this feature you will be
notified which phones are combined
to the Phone/Bluetooth system.
For each option, you can also add
one or more devices: for further
information, see the MTC+ guide. • Paired Audio Sources
By selecting this feature you will be
notified which audio source are
combined to the Phone/Bluetooth
system.
For each option, you can also add a
device and change the PIN code of
the device you wish to connect. For
further information, see the MTC+
guide.
• Phone Pop-ups Displayed in Cluster
When this mode is selected a pop-up
message will appear in case of
incoming call. Information
associated to call in progress are
available by entering to the “Audio”
menu using the buttons on the
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Analog Clock To adjust the analog clock located on
the center of the dashboard above the
MTC+ display, use the MTC+ System
(see “MTC+ Settings” in this section).
The time can be displayed also on the
MTC+ status bar and on the
instrument cluster display (see “MTC+
Settings” in this section).
Clock lighting works in the same way
as instrument and controls
backlighting (refer to “Lights” in
section “Understanding the Vehicle”). Air Conditioning Controls The vehicle is equipped with an
automatic dual-zone air conditioning
system that allows to adjust separately
the temperature and the airflow
distribution in the left and in the right
zone of the passenger compartment,
according to the requests of the driver
and the front passenger.
A humidity sensor, positioned on the
inner surface of the windshield, over
the rear view mirror, allows the A/C
system to prevent/eliminate fogging
of the windshield and side windows.
The best efficacy in preventing
fogging is obtained by selecting the
“AUTO” function, described later.
A dual zone solar sensor helps to
achieve the best comfort in presence
of solar radiation.
Dual Zone Climate Controls This system can be operated by using
the controls of the automatic climate
control panel on the dashboard, or
the softkeys on the MTC+ display
when “Climate” mode is selected.
In the "Climate" screen of the MTC+,
the front seats and steering wheel
comfort setting soft-keys may be
present (optional equipments). The “OFF” state of the front seats
comfort setting is shown on their
soft-key.
Front seats and steering wheel
comfort setting soft-keys are present
even when the A/C is off (see "Front
Seats" and/or "Steering Wheel
Adjustment" in section
"Understanding the Vehicle" for
further details).
When the MTC+ System is in any mode
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plug the water drains. In winter
make sure the air intake is clear of
ice, slush, and snow.
• The temperature can be displayed in
U.S. or Metric units by selecting the
“Units” customer programmable
feature. See “MTC+ Settings” in this
section.
• Any time you store your vehicle or
keep it stationary (i.e., during
vacation) for two weeks or more, run
the air conditioning system at idle
for about five minutes in the fresh
air by high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication
and minimize the possibility of
compressor damage when the system
is started again.
A/C Filter The climate control system filters
outside air containing dust, pollen and
some odors. Strong odors cannot be
totally removed by A/C filter at the
entrance of the air climate system. See
“Maintenance Procedures” in section
“Maintenance and Care” for filter
replacement instructions. Phone and Voice Controls
on Steering Wheel The commands on the right side of the
steering wheel activate/deactivate the
phone mode (
) and the Voice
Recognition (
) control functions.
These functions are only available
when one or more Bluetooth ®
compatible mobile phones are paired
with the MTC+ System connection: to
pair a phone and to learn all available
functions refer to the MTC+ guide.
NOTE:
On the Maserati website, at
www.maserati.com , or through an
Authorized Maserati Dealer you may
consult the list of telephones that are
compatible with the MTC+, and their
level of compatibility. The voice command communication
system is fully integrated with the
vehicle's audio system.
The volume can be adjusted from the
upper knob on the central console (see
“Infotainment System” in this section
or from the steering wheel radio
controls (see “Audio Controls” in this
section).
The system will automatically mute the
radio when using the phone mode.
When activating the phone mode
using voice commands with
speakerphone, you should talk quietly
in a normal conversational tone by
keeping the driving position and
turning to the microphone of the voice
command system located inside of the
internal rear-view mirror.
The ability of the system voice control
to recognize the user's voice
commands can be invalidated when
speaking too quickly or too loudly.
WARNING!
Any voice-controlled system should be
used only in safe driving conditions
following all applicable regulations.
Full attention should be kept on
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Phone Mode By using the phone button on the
steering wheel it is possible to:
activate the phone mode, start a call,
show recent incoming and outgoing
calls, show contacts list, etc.
All these functions can also be reached
by using the touchscreen commands
on the MTC+ display in “Phone”
mode. When pressing the phone button
an audible sound will invite you to
impart a command.
Information on incoming call is
indicated in a pop-up on instrument
cluster display main area if this feature
is checkmarked on MTC+ (see “MTC+
Settings” in this section). Said
information will stay displayed until a
control is executed (e.g.: answer,
reject, etc.) for the incoming call.
The screen will only display the phone
number or name of caller (if available)
as long as this complies with system
specifications in terms of font and
number of characters.
Call details can be displayed at any
time through “Audio” submenu item.
“Phone: call details” using the buttons
on steering wheel RH side. On display,
said details shall temporarily replace
the ones on media source in use. Voice Commands By using voice commands, after
pressing the VR
button on the
steering wheel, it is possible to control
the AM, FM radio, SiriusXM satellite
radio and all devices connected and
managed by the “Media” mode (i.e SD
card, USB/iPod player).
When pressing the VR
button an
acoustic signal will invite to give a
voice command.
NOTE:
For further details refer to the
Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC+)
guide.
Siri Smart Personal Assistant When a compatible iPhone or iPad
that supports Siri voice recognition is
paired to the vehicle via Bluetooth ®
,a
long press of the VR
button
activates the Siri Smart Personal
Assistant.
When you use MTC+ display as
projection device (mirroring function)
a short press is sufficient.
Siri requires mobile internet access
and its functionality might change
depending on the geographical area.
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