
WARNING!
Be certain that the seat back is locked
securely into position. Otherwise the
seat will back is not will not provide
the proper stability for passengers. An
improperly latched seat back could
cause serious injury.
Rear Head Restraints Side seats are endowed with
not-adjustable head restraints.
The center seat head restraint can be
adjusted in two positions, up or down.
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver,
should not operate a vehicle or sit in
a vehicle’s seat until the head
restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the
risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash.
• Head restraints should never be
adjusted while the vehicle is in
motion. Driving a vehicle with the
head restraints improperly adjusted
or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.
Center Rear Head Restraint
Adjustment
When
the center
seat is being
occupied the head restraint should be
in the raised position.
When there are no occupants in the
center seat the head restraint can be
lowered in order to provide the driver
for maximum visibility.
• To raise the head restraint, pull
upward on the head restraint.
• To lower the head restraint, press the
adjustment button, located at the
foot of the head restraint on the left
side, and push downward on the
head restraint. Center Rear Head Restraint Removal
To remove the head restraint of the
center seat is necessary to tilt the long
seat back partially (see “Cargo Area”
in this section).
To remove the head restraint, proceed
as follows:
• Raise the restraint to its upper
position.
• Push at the same time the left
adjustment button and the right
release button at the side of the two
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Adjustable Pedals (if
equipped) The adjustable pedals system is
designed to allow greater range of
pedals positions enabling driver
comfort with regard to the steering
wheel tilt and the seat position.
This feature allows the brake and
accelerator pedals to move toward or
away from the driver’s feet.
The switch is located on the front side
of the driver's seat cushion shield.
Press the switch downward to move
the pedals forward (toward the front
of the vehicle).
Lift the switch upward to move the
pedals rearward (toward the driver).
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals position while the vehicle is moving. You could
lose control and have an accident.
Always adjust the pedals position
while the vehicle is parked.
The following messages will be
displayed if the
driver is attempting to
adjust the pedals when the system is
locked out:
• “Adjustable Pedals Unavailable
While Reversing”;
• or “Adjustable Pedals Unavailable
While Cruise Engaged”.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with driver
memory seat, use your key fob (RKE)
transmitter or the memory buttons on
the driver's door trim panel to return
the adjustable pedals to programmed
positions. See “Driver Memory Seat”
in section “Understanding the
Vehicle” for further information.
CAUTION!
Do not place any object under the
adjustable pedals or obstruct their
movements as it may cause damage to
the pedal controls. Pedal movement
may become limited if there is an
obstruction in the adjustable pedal's
path.Rearview Mirrors External Mirrors External mirrors can be adjusted
electrically and are equipped with
anti-mist resistors operated by the air
conditioning system (see “Air
Conditioning Controls” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
The mirrors can be closed electrically
and will yield in both directions in case
of a collision.
The external mirrors are
electrochromic, which means, they
automatically operate an anti-glare
function by gradually shading as the
light hitting the mirrors increases.
The external rear-view electrochromic
mirrors work in conjunction with the
internal rear-view electrochromic
mirror.
NOTE:
• The mirrors can be adjusted
electrically only with the ignition
device in ACC and RUN position.
• When the vehicle is started, the
indicator light shown in the picture
will momentarily illuminate in both
outside rear-view mirrors to let the
driver know that the BSA system is
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the lever is shifted out of the reverse
position. Each memory set of the
driver's seat (see "Driver Memory
Seat" chapter in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”)
corresponds to a mirror tilt position in
reverse.
NOTE:
The mirrors tilt in reverse can be
turned on and off using the MTC+
System, refer to “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
Folding 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.
The switch for the power folding
mirrors is located between the power
mirror switches. Press the switch once and the mirrors
will fold in; press the switch a second
time to reset the mirrors to the
standard position.
There is a way to make external
mirrors automatically fold/unfold.
• If the function is available, it need to
be activated by MTC+ (refer to
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”). • If the mirrors are automatically
folded after the last lock action,
then they will automatically unfold
when the ignition device is set on
ACC or RUN position.
• 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 unfolded to
reactivate the automatic function.
CAUTION!
Never retract or open the mirrors
manually: it could damage the power
mechanism.
Internal Rearview Mirror The position of internal rearview
mirror can be manually adjusted, and
is endowed with an accident-
prevention release system operating in
the event of a collision.
Internal rearview mirror is
electrochromic: this glare function is
automatically deactivated in reverse to
ensure maximum visibility of obstacles.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during
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Automatic Headlights This system automatically turns the
headlights on or off according to
ambient light intensity detected by the
twilight sensor positioned on the inner
surface of the windshield, over the
rear view mirror. To turn the system
on, rotate the lights switch clockwise
to “AUTO” position.
When the automatic system is
activated, the headlight time delay
feature is activated as well. This means
the headlights will stay on for up to 90
seconds after you place the ignition
device into OFF position.
To turn the automatic system off,
move the lights switch out of “AUTO”
position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before
the headlights turn on in automatic
mode.
WARNING!
The responsibility for turning on the
lights, depending on the daylight and
regulations in force in the country of
use, always lies with the driver. The
automatic system for switching on
and off the external lights is to be considered as an aid for the driver. If
necessary, switch the lights including
the rear fog lights on and off
manually.
Headlights On with Wipers
When
this feature
is active, the
headlights will turn on approximately
10 seconds after activation of the
wipers, if the lights switch is placed in
the “AUTO” position. The headlights
will additionally turn off by
deactivation of the wipers if previously
activated with this function.
NOTE:
The headlights with wipers feature
may be turned on and off using the
MTC+ System, refer to “MTC+
Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”.
Headlights Time Delay This safety feature provides headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds
(programmable) when leaving your
vehicle in an unlit area. To activate the
delay feature, place the ignition switch
in the OFF or ACC position while the
headlights are still on. Then turn off
the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the
lights switch is turned off (position
“0”). If you turn the headlights or
position lights on, or place the ignition
switch in RUN , the system will cancel
the delay.
If you turn the headlights off (“0”
position) before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal mode.
NOTE:
• To activate this feature the lights
must be turned off (“0” position)
within 45 seconds of placing the
ignition switch in the OFF or ACC
position.
• Once the delay feature is active, any
additional shifting of the light switch
will cancel the feature.
• The headlight delay time is
programmable using the MTC+
System, see “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
• If the low beam bulbs/LEDs are active
due to “Headlights with Wipers”,
then the headlamps delay feature
will not be activated when the
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If one or more doors are opened, the
front and rear dome lights will turn on
for 27 seconds. If the door is closed
before this time, the lights will dim
and subsequently switch off after
about 3 seconds.
NOTE:
The dome lights will also turn on by
pressing the
or button for
centralized doors unlock and lock on
the key fob RKE transmitter. See
“Illuminated Entry/Exit” section
“Before Starting” for further
information.
In the event of a collision causing
automatic interruption of fuel supply,
the dome lights switch on
automatically and remain lit for
approx. 15 minutes. NOTE:
The controls of the sunroof, of the
HomeLink and the button to switch
off Park Assist system can be found on
the front dome console.
Button to Switch off Passenger
Compartment Lights
In addition to specific switches to turn
on and off the front and rear side
dome lights as previously described,
on the front console there is a button
that allows to turn off and on all these
lights.
Cargo Lights To illuminate the cargo area there are
two lights inside the trunk
compartment, one on each side. These
lights turn on when trunk lid is
opened and turn off when it is closed. If trunk lid is left open for a long time,
lights will turn off after 30 minutes to
save battery charge.
Hazard Warning Flashers Press the indicated button on the
central console to turn on the hazard
warning flashers. The operation is
independent of the ignition device
position.
Press the button again to turn them
off.
When these lights are on, the
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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
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To access the cupholder, push the cover
(if equipped) as shown in the picture
and it will open completely. By pressing the indicated button on
the central console, the half-lids will
rise completely enabling access to the
inner compartment where the two
cupholders are located.
The storage and passenger
compartment share the same air
conditioning even though you may
exclude the air conditioning of the cupholder compartment by moving
the indicated button.
To close one or both of the half-lids,
push them down to the locking
position.
Cupholders for Rear Passengers
Two cupholders are available in the
front side of the rear seats central
armrest.At Sight Version with Power Socket
Version with Cover Version with Cover
At Sight Version with Power Socket
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Removable Ashtray and Lighter
(optional) The removable ashtray with cover for
front seats passengers can be inserted
inside the front cupholder.
The rear seat passengers can use the
removable ashtray by inserting it into
the rear door pocket.
Cigarette Lighter Use
Pressing the central button activates
the cigarette lighter. After about 20
seconds the button returns
automatically to the initial position
and stops the heating: now the
cigarette lighter is ready for use.
CAUTION!
After use, always make sure that the
cigarette lighter is switched off.
WARNING!
• The cigarette lighter reaches high
temperatures. Handle it carefully
and do not allow children to use it.
• The cigarette lighter may not be
used as a power outlet. Handholds and Cloth Hooks Handholds are fitted above the
passenger doors. Once grabbed, they
will lower until the block position.
When released, a return spring will
bring them back to the original
position.
Cloth hook is present on each rear
handhold. Mesh Pockets Front seats are fitted with mesh
pockets, on the rear of the seatbacks,
and accessible by rear passengers.
The mesh pockets can hold small
items, maps and magazines.
CAUTION!
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in
the mesh pockets.
iPad Holder (Genuine
Accessories) The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with all information
about the “Maserati iPad Holder”
mounted on the rear of the front
seatbacks, available in the “Genuine
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