Key fob This vehicle is provided with two
programmed key fobs.
The key fob contains a Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter and an
emergency key that is inserted in to
the remote. The emergency key allows
you to open the vehicle by inserting
into the lock of the opening handle
on the driver's door, in case the
battery of the vehicle or the key fob
go dead. You can keep the emergency key with
you when using valet parking.
To remove the emergency key:
• hold the mechanical latch on the
back of the key fob sideways;
• simultaneously remove the
emergency key by sliding laterally
towards the end of the key fob.
NOTE:
You can insert either side of the
emergency key into the lock cylinder.
Shift Ignition Device to OFF
Alert Opening the driver's door to exit the
vehicle when the ignition device is set
in ACC or RUN (engine not running), a
beep will remind you to cycle the
ignition to OFF . In addition to the acoustic signal a
dedicated message is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
If the ignition device is left in the ACC
or RUN position, when vehicle is
locked the system will turn off the
instrument cluster and automatically
set ignition device to OFF .
With the MTC+ System, the power
window switches, radio, power
sunroof (optional), and power outlets
will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is cycled to
the OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature, it is
possible to set the timing of this
feature.
NOTE:
Refer to “MTC+ Settings” in Section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key fob and lock your
vehicle.
• Do not allow children to be in a
vehicle unattended or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child or
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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
NOTE:
• In
case of an engine fault or low fuel
level, the vehicle will start and then
shut down in 10 seconds.
• The position lights will turn on and
remain lighted up during “Remote
Start” mode.
• For security reasons, power window
and power sunroof operation are
disabled when the vehicle is in the
“Remote Start” mode.
• The engine can be started two
consecutive times (two 15-minute
cycles) with the key fob RKE transmitter. However, the ignition
must be cycled to the RUN position
before you can repeat the start
sequence for a third cycle.
To exit Remote Start Mode
without Driving the Vehicle Press and release the button one
time or allow the engine to run for the
entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the
system will disable the one time press
of the button
for two seconds after
receiving a valid “Remote Start”
request.
To exit Remote Start Mode and
Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle,
press and release the button
on the
key fob RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the vehicle security
alarm. Then, prior to the end of the
15-minute cycle, press and release the
START/STOP button. NOTE:
The message “Remote Start Active
Push Start Button” will display in the
instrument cluster until you push the
START/STOP button.
Auto-On Comfort with Remote
Start The driver's heated and ventilated seat
and the heated steering wheel (if
equipped) can be programmed to
come on during a remote start. Refer
to “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start”
function in chapter “MTC+ Settings”,
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”, for further information.
Radio Frequency RKE
Transmitter - Regulatory
Information The “Regulatory Information” for all
the radio and radar frequency devices
can be consulted by accessing the
“Services” section on the website
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NOTE:
• The power window switches will
remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to
the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature.
The time lapse can be set. See “MTC+
Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls” for
further information.
• Frequent activations of the power
windows could result in a temporary
lock out of the motors. In this case,
wait a moment before a new
activation.
WARNING!
Improper use of the power windows
and the sunroof (if equipped) can
however be dangerous, even with the
anti-pinch prevention system. Before
and during activation of the power
window, always check that the
passengers are not exposed to the risk
of injury both by the moving window
and by personal objects that could be
dragged or hit by it. Do not leave
unattended children in a vehicle with
a key fob RKE transmitter inside.
When getting out the vehicle, always
remove the key fob RKE transmitter to prevent the windows being
accidentally activated, posing a risk to
passengers remaining onboard.
Auto-Down Feature The driver door power window switch
and some model passenger door
power window switches have an
auto-down feature.
Press the window switch to the second
detent, release, and the window will
go completely down automatically.
To open the window part way, press
the window switch to the first detent
and release it when you want the
window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the
way down during the auto-down
operation, pull up on the switch
briefly.
Auto-Up Feature with
Anti-Pinch Protection Lift the window switch to the second
detent, release, and the window will
go all the way up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the
way up during the auto-up operation,
push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the
window switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window
to stop.
NOTE:
• If the window runs into any obstacle
during auto-closure, it will reverse
direction and then go back down.
Remove the obstacle and use the
window switch again to close the
window.
• Any impact due to rough road
conditions may trigger the auto
reverse function unexpectedly during
auto-closure. If this happens, pull the
switch lightly to the first detent and
hold to close the window manually.
• Frequent activations of the
anti-pinch function could disable the
auto-down and auto-up function of
the windows. In order to re-activate
this function proceed with a reset
cycle as described in the next
paragraph.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when
the window is almost closed. Be sure
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Reset Auto-Up/Down Should the auto-up/down feature stop
working, the window probably needs
to be reset.
To reset auto-up/down, pull the
window switch up to close the
window completely and push the
window switch down to open the
window completely.
Open the Windows and
Sunroof with RKE Transmitter
and Ignition Off When the ignition switch is in OFF
position, windows can be opened by
pressing the
button on the RKE
transmitter.
• Press the button and release it;
• Press a second time the
button
and keep it pressed until complete
opening of the windows, if they
were closed.
Rear Window and Sunshade
Lockout Button The window lockout button on the
driver's door trim panel allows to
disable the window and sunshade
control on the rear doors by pressing
the window lockout button (setting it
in the down position). To enable the controls previously
described, press the window lockout
button again (setting it in the up
position).
Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as
the perception of pressure or a
helicopter-type sound. Your vehicle
may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof in
open or partially open positions. This
is a normal occurrence and can be
minimized. If the buffeting occurs
with the rear windows open, open the
front and rear windows together to
minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof
open, then adjust the sunroof opening
to minimize the buffeting.Rear Window Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is
located on the climate control panel.
See “Air Conditioning Controls” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
Power Sunshade (optional) Your vehicle can be equipped on
request with a power sunshade that
will reduce the amount of sunlight
that will enter through the rear
window.
The sunshade is rolled in and stored
inside the cover behind the rear seats;
when activated, it rolls out upwards.
The power sunshade can be operated
using the MTC+ System.
• Touch the “Controls” soft-key.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the “Rear
Sunshade” soft-key to raise the
power sunshade.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the “Rear
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• Do not place anything on or around
the air bag covers or attempt to
open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could
be injured because the air bags may
no longer be functional. The
protective covers for the air bag are
designed to open only when the air
bags are inflating.
• Always drive with your hands on the
steering wheel rim, so that the air
bag can inflate freely if required.
During the drive your back must be
as upright as comfort allows and be
against the seat back with the seat
belt properly fastened.
• Do not apply stickers or other
objects on the steering wheel, on
the dashboard in the passenger’s
side air bag area, on roof side trims
or on the seats.
• Do not travel with objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or
especially with a pipe, pencil or
other objects in your mouth. In the
event of a collision, the intervention
of the air bag could result in serious
injury.
• EXTREME HAZARD! Do not place a
rearward-facing infant seat onto the
front seat (see warning plate on the dashboard and above and behind
the sun visors). Deployment of the
air bag in an accident could cause
fatal injuries to the baby regardless
of the severity of the collision.
Supplemental Air bags Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags (SAB)
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags (SAB) protect the pelvis, chest
and shoulder area of the occupants in
the event of a side impact of
medium/high severity. The SAB is
marked with “AIRBAG” label sewn
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When the air bag deploys, it opens the
seam between the front and side of
the seat's trim cover. Each air bag
deploys independently; a left side
impact deploys the left air bag only
and a right side impact deploys the
right air bag only.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtain (SABIC)
SABIC air bags are designed to protect
the head of front and rear occupants
in the event of a side impact, thanks
to the wide cushion inflation surface.
Each air bag features inflated
chambers placed adjacent to the head
of each outboard occupant that
reduce the potential for side-impact
head injuries. The SABICS deploy
downward, covering both windows on
the impact side.
WARNING!
• Side air bags also need room to
inflate. Do not rest your head, arms
or elbows on the door, windows or
the area in which the window bag is
located to avoid possible injury
during air bag inflation. Sit upright
in the center of the seat.
• Do not cover the front seatbacks
with clothes or covers. Do not use accessory seat covers or place
objects between you and the side
air bags; the performance could be
adversely affected and/or objects
could cause serious injury.
• Do not add roof racks that require
permanent attachments (bolts or
screws) for installation on the
vehicle roof. Do not drill into the
roof of the vehicle for any reason.
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air
bag
The
supplemental driver side knee air
bag provides enhanced protection and
works together with the driver
advanced front air bag during a
frontal impact.
Air Bag Deployment Sensors
and Controls Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
The Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) determines if deployment of the
front air bags and/or side air bags in a
frontal or side collision or rollover
event is required. Based on the impact
sensor's signals, a central electronic
ORC deploys the advanced front air
bags, SABIC and SAB air bags, and
front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on the severity
and type of impact.
On top of what previously described,
the characteristics of the collision
registered by the sensors and sent to
the control unit of the ORC can also
cause a sudden cut of the power from
the battery, “blowing” the
pyrotechnical charge located on the
positive battery terminal.
CAUTION!
After a collision that has caused the
ignition of the pyrotechnical charge,
this must be replaced at an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Advanced front air bags are designed
to
provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts in
certain frontal collisions depending on
the severity and type of collision.
Advanced front air bags are not
expected to reduce the risk of injury in
rear, side, or rollover collisions.
The advanced front air bags will not
deploy in all frontal collisions,
including those that may produce
substantial vehicle damage, for
example, some pole collisions, truck
under rides, and corner impacts. On
the other hand, depending on the
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3 – Understanding the Vehicle Interior Components ..................................... 92
Front Power Seats ....................................... 96
Driver Memory Seat ...................................... 99
Rear Seats ............................................ 101
Head Restraints ........................................ 103
Power Steering Wheel Adjustment .......................... 105
Adjustable Pedals (if equipped) ............................ 107
Rearview Mirrors ....................................... 107
Lights ................................................ 110
Windshield Wipers and Washers ........................... 122
Interior Features ....................................... 126
Cargo Area ........................................... 133
Power Sunroof with Sunshade ............................. 136
HomeLink (optional) .................................... 138
Air Conditioning Distribution ............................. 142
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11 Rear power sunshade and rear
seats comfort controls panel (if
equipped).
Front Dome Console
Components
1 Reading lights control button.
2 Central light control button.
3 Reading lights.
4 Central light.
5 Sunroof controls.
6 HomeLink controls (optional).
7 Button to release the manual
trunk lid or to open
fully/partially the power trunk
lid (optional). 8 Button to enable/disable front
sensors of the Park Assist system
(if equipped).
9 Button to switch off passenger
compartment lights.
Front Doors Components
1 Internal door handle. 2 Driver’s seat, steering wheel,
adjustable pedals (if equipped)
and rear mirrors memory
switch.
3 Rear view mirrors switches.
4 Power window switch.
5 Power door unlocks/locks.
6 Rear windows and sunshade
lockout button.
7 Loudspeakers.
8 Storage compartment.
9 Internal door lock/unlock knob.
10 Passenger door panel grip.
11 Reflex reflector.
12 External door handle.
13 Door lock button with “Passive
Entry” function.
14 Door outboard opening lock.Understanding the Vehicle
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