2019 MASERATI GHIBLI USB

1 Adjustable side air outlets.
2 Engine START/STOP button.
3 Light switch.
4 Light dimmer controls.
5 Steering wheel controls.
6 Instrument cluster.
7* Right shift paddle +.
8* Left shift paddle –.
9 Hood release.
10 Adjustable central air outlets.
11 Analog clock.
12 MTC+ display.
13 Multifuction lever (windshield
wipers, headlight washer and
headlight selection, turn
signals).
14 Climate controls.
15 Dashboard glove box handle.
16 Dashboard glove box.
17 Cover for compartment with
AUX, USB, SD memory card
port and slide phone drawer.
18 Storage compartment handle.
19 Storage compartment.
20 Vehicle security light and solar
sensor. 21 Internal rear view mirror.
22 Auto-dimming on/off button.
23 Front dome console.
(*) If equipped
Central Console Components 1 Automatic transmission shift
lever.
2 Hazard lights switch.
3 Drive mode switches.
4 Electric Parking Brake lever.
5 Glove compartment.
6 Unlock button for central
console with cupholder and
power outlet.
7 Rotary selectors and buttons
for the multimedia navigation.
8A Cover for cupholder and power
socket compartment.
8B Cupholder and power socket
compartment.
8C Cupholder.
9 Central console covers with
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Components between the Rear
Seats
1 Armrest cupholder covers
unlock button (some versions
can have the cupholder visible,
without access cover).
2 Armrest compartment unlock
button with power outlet and
USB port (optional). Rear Dome Console
Components
1 Reading lights control button.
2 Central light control button.
3 Reading light LED.
4 Central light LEDs. Rear Doors Components
1 Internal rear door handle.
2 Grip.
3 Loudspeaker.
4 Door storage pockets.
5 Power window switch.
6 Power doors lock/unlock
buttons.
7 “Child protection” door lock
system.
8 Inside door lock/unlock knob.
9 Reflex reflector.
10 External door handle.Understanding the Vehicle
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to the driver by moving the seat for
Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have
an associated easy entry/exit position.
NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled using the MTC+
System, refer to “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
Rear Seats Rear seats can fit three passengers.
Seats, head restraints and seat belts
are parts of the occupant restraint
system of the vehicle.
For further information, see chapter
“Occupants Restraint Systems” in
section “Before Starting” and “Head
Restraints” in this section.
WARNING!
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Rear Armrest The rear armrest is mobile and can be
folded up into the seat back.
• To lower it, pull the stripe as
indicated. • To close it, pull it upwards then push
it back into its seat.
On the front part of the armrest there
are two cupholders (see “Interior
Features” in this section).
Inside the armrest there is a glove or
document compartment. Pressing the
opening button and lifting the cover
of the armrest box you access to an
illuminated compartment where you
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On versions with access covers, press
the button as shown in the picture to
access them.
Multimedia Ports and Phone
Housing Compartment Multimedia ports and the sliding
drawer for the phone are located
inside the dashboard compartment
below the climate control panel. To
access this compartment check that
cupholder cover (if equipped) is closed, then push the door as
indicated in picture: it will open
completely.
If needed, gently pull out the drawer
until it stops at the very first position.
In case of emergency pull out the
drawer completely.
NOTE:
• To prevent damage to the sliding
mechanism, do not force the drawer
into the extracted position.
• Before closing the compartment
door, ensure that the drawer is fully
back in its seat. The AUX auxiliary port features:
• typical input impedance between
AUX-IN and AUX_REF: 13 Kohm;
• max. applicable voltage: 0.75 Vrms at
1 kHz;
• input compatible only with 3.5 mm
jack connectors (not included).
Any player with these characteristics
and analogue audio output (headset
output type) can be served by the
MTC+ System. The system can
recognise the connection to a player
outlet autonomously, by enabling
access to the audio functions
connected to this source.
This USB input
can be used for
data exchange and charge of the
connected source (refer to the MTC+
guide for further details).
Through this USB input is possible to
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device is turned OFF (“Active
Charging” feature). When this feature
is enabled, the USB port will be backlit.
In the dashboard compartment of the
central console there is also a SD
memory card input. Once inserted into
the slot, to extract it press lightly on
the card.
Another USB port can be present for
rear seat passengers, inside the
armrest between the rear seats.
To access the USB port, open the
outside cover. This USB port allows
charging the connected source.
iPod ®
Connection An iPod ®
can be connected to the
system via USB and AUX ports by
means of a special cable (optional).
The MTC+ will then control the
following functions: play, pause, fast
forward, rewind, next track, previous
track, random or repeat mode, selection and navigation of
playlist/genre/singer/album/Podcast.
CAUTION!
Do not leave your USB device, iPod ®
or
an external audio source in the vehicle
for extended periods of time: extreme
temperatures and humidity can occur
in the vehicle.
Sun Visors Sun visors can be folded to the front
and to the side of the vehicle. To move
the visor laterally, lower and release it
from its catch as indicated. By lowering the visor you can access
the courtesy mirror with incorporated
light illuminating automatically (with
the ignition switch in RUN ) by raising
the mirror protective cover.
Before raising the visor, close the
mirror cover.
A paper holder is fitted inside each sun
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• “Distance ” traveled in miles or km.
Shows the total covered distance
since the last reset.
• “Average ” consumption in MPG (US),
MPG (UK) or l/100km.
Shows the average fuel
consumption since the last reset.
• “Average ” speed in MPH or km/h.
Shows the average speed since the
last reset.
• “Elapsed Time ”
Shows the total time of travel since
the last reset in “hours:minutes:
seconds.” Elapsed Time will
increment when the ignition switch
is in the RUN or START position.
Press the multifunction switch (
) for
1 second and release to reset “Trip A”
or “Trip B”.
“Trip B” is reset after each key on/key
off cycle.
Press and release the
button to
return to the main menu.
7. START & STOP
Press and release the switch in the
or arrow directions until this
menu item is displayed.
With the ignition device in RUN
position, the screen will display the
status of the function (see example in
picture). To change the status of the function, please see chapter
“Automatic Start&Stop System” of
section “Driving”.
8. AUDIO
Press and release the switch in the
or arrow directions until this
menu item is displayed.
The display will show the audio status
(source and current audio track) as set
on the MTC+. It is possible to display 5 lines of 15 alphanumeric characters.
Displays Audio Statuses are:
• AM : Station Number, provided with
one line of info (frequency);
• FM : Frequency, provided with 2 info
lines;
• SXM (SiriusXM Satellite radio):
number and station name, artist,
song;
• BTSA Bluetooth: folder, album, artist,
song;
• USB (Audio): USB, album, artist,
current track or, if available, previous
track, current track and next track;
• USB : folder, previous track, current
track and next track;
• SD Card (Audio): album, artist,
previous track, current track and next
track;
• SD Card : folder, previous track,
current track and next track;
• AUX : name of source, “Device
Connected” text;
• No Signal : “No Signal Available”
text;
• Mute : symbol “Mute”, the lines
remain those displayed before the
command “Mute”.
The different reception modes are
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display above the info lines. The chart
indicates their meaning.
AM
FM
AUX
SD
SXM Satellite Radio
USB
• Many signals
• Signal not available BTSA
App
Audio mute
Press and release the button to
return to the main menu.
9. STORED MESSAGES
Press and release the central switch in
the or arrow directions until this
menu item is displayed.
The system will either display the
number of the stored messages (if any
available) or “No Stored Messages” as
shown in picture. Press and release the switch in the
or arrow directions to scroll the
stored messages.
When the number of messages
exceeds 9, the submenu points will be
replaced by a numerical value
indicating the message number. Press
and release the switch (
) to view
the selected message (see example in
the picture).
Press and release the
button to
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The vehicle is provided with a specific
add to the owner’s manual, describing
the MTC+ System features and listing
all warnings and precautions, which
are essential for a safe use of the
system. Maserati advises you to read
this add carefully and thoroughly.
The MTC+ display is positioned in the
central part of the dashboard and the
manual controls and devices for
connecting external sources are
positioned on the central console.
1 MTC+ touch display.
2 Ports for SD card, AUX and USB
(for further details, refer to
“Interior features” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”).
3
“Browse” button
.
4
“Back” button
.
5 “Enter” button.
6 Volume control.
7 Tune/scroll control.
8 Slide phone drawer.
9 Door for access to multimedia
ports and phone housing. Manual Controls and Devices SD, AUX and USB Ports
When an SD card is inserted into its
housing, the MTC+ is able to read it
and select multimedia files (music and
images) from the device.
By using the AUX and USB ports it is
possible to connect external devices to
the MTC+ (see chapter “Interior
features” in section “Understanding
the Vehicle”). After connecting the device, by using
the MTC+ display softkeys, knobs on
the central console and controls at the
steering wheel, user can navigate
through the content of the connected
device and set its playing mode.
Multimedia Navigation Controls on
Central Console
The manual controls located on the
central console are a further interface
for the driver and nearby passenger,
that adds to the MTC+ display
softkeys. Using the manual controls,
the MTC+ display will work as a
graphic display of the inputs from the
controls.
Volume Control
By working this knob in “Radio” or
“Media” mode, user can adjust the
volume of the radio or audio files,
from minimum to maximum and vice
versa. Turn knob clockwise to increase
the volume, counter-clockwise to
decrease it. The volume status will be
indicated in the top part of the MTC+
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