2019 MASERATI GHIBLI trunk release

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
www.maserati.com.
Replacement Key fobs NOTE:
Only key fobs that are updated with
the vehicle electronics can be used to
start and operate the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Always remove the key fobs from
the vehicle and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
• Always remember to cycle the
ignition switch to OFF.
Duplication of key fobs may be
performed
by an Authorized Maserati
Dealer only.
This procedure consists of
programming a key fob that has never
been programmed to the vehicle’s
electronics. NOTE:
• When having the Sentry Key ®
Immobilizer System serviced, bring
all key fobs provided with the
vehicle with you to the Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
• When selling the vehicle, it is
necessary to provide the new owner
with all key fobs.
Vehicle Security Alarm The vehicle security alarm monitors
the vehicle doors and trunk for
unauthorized entry and the
START/STOP button for unauthorized
operations.
The system includes a dual function
anti-intrusion sensor and vehicle
anti-lift sensor. The anti-intrusion
sensor monitors the vehicle interior
for motion.
The vehicle anti-lift sensor monitors
the vehicle for any lifting or tilting
actions (tow away, tire removal, ferry
transport, etc). A siren with battery
backup which senses interruptions of
power and communications is also
included.
While the vehicle security alarm is
enabled, interior door locks switches,
trunk lid and fuel filler door release
are disabled. If something triggers the
alarm, the vehicle security alarm will
provide the following audible and
visible signals: intermittent buzzer,
position lights and/or turn signals and
the vehicle security light on the
dashboard will flash.
This light will fast flash for
approximately 15 seconds, when the
vehicle security alarm is being armed,Before Starting
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will remain open if it was left open. In
this condition, it will be necessary to
first close the trunk lid as described
under "Trunk Lid Operation" in this
section, and repeat the arming
operation, to be able to arm the alarm
system.
Vehicles equipped with Power Trunk
Lid/Hands Free option a button -
located at the bottom of the trunk lid
and indicated in the figure - that can
be used to completely close and lock
the trunk lid, lock all the doors and
arm the alarm system if all the doors
and trunk lid are closed.
See chapter “ Trunk Lid Operation” in
this section for further information.
Each time the vehicle security alarm is
armed, the anti-intrusion and anti-lift
sensors actively monitor the vehicle.
When arming the security alarm, it is
possible to disable these sensors by pressing the
button on the key fob
three times within 5 seconds from the
moment the system has been armed
(meanwhile the security alarm light
flashes rapidly).
To disarm the System Use any of the following steps to
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
• Press the button on key fob RKE
transmitter.
• Grasp the “Passive Entry” unlock
door handle (see “Passive Entry
System” in this section for further
information).
• Press the START/STOP button so as
to release the OFF position.
NOTE:
• When the vehicle security alarm is
armed, the interior power door lock
switch will not allow unlocking of
the doors.
• The use of the emergency key into
the driver door lock and the use of
the button
on the key fob
cannot arm or disarm the security
alarm of the vehicle.
• The vehicle security alarm remains
engaged while accessing the power
trunk lid. Pressing the button
between the license plate lights will not disarm the vehicle security
alarm. If anyone enters the vehicle
through the trunk lid and opens a
door, the alarm will trigger.
The vehicle security alarm is designed
to protect your vehicle; however, you
can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If
one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the
vehicle security alarm will arm
regardless of whether you are in the
vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm
will activate. If this occurs, disarm the
vehicle security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed
and the battery becomes
disconnected, the vehicle security
alarm will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior
lights will flash, the buzzer will
activate. If this occurs, disarm the
vehicle security alarm.
Tamper Alert If something has triggered the vehicle
security alarm in your absence, the
horn will sound three times when you
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Check the vehicle for tampering.Before Starting
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Unlock the Vehicle with
Key fob The RKE system allows you to unlock
the doors and the fuel filler door,
open the trunk and turn the approach
and courtesy lights on from a distance
up to approximately 33 ft (10 m). The
key fob RKE transmitter does not need
to be pointed at the vehicle to
activate the system. See “Illuminated
Entry/Exit” in this section for further
information.
NOTE:
Driving at speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h)
and above disables the system from
responding to all key fobs RKE
transmitter buttons. Unlock the Doors, Fuel Filler
Door and Trunk Press and release the unlock button
on the key fob RKE transmitter
once to unlock the driver's door or
twice within five seconds to unlock all
doors, the fuel filler door and the
trunk lid. The turn signal lights will
flash for the unlock signal recognition.
The illuminated entry/exit system will
also turn on. See “Passive Entry
System” in this section for further
information.
Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with
Remote Key 1 st
Press
This feature allows you to program
the system to unlock either the
driver's door or all doors, the fuel filler
door and the trunk lid, by the first
press of the unlock button
on the
key fob RKE transmitter. To change
the current setting, see “MTC+
Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”.
Lock/Unlock Doors Flash Lights
This feature will cause the flash of the
turn signal lights when the doors are
locked or unlocked with the key fob
RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change
the current setting, see “MTC+ Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”.
Turn Headlights On with Remote key
This feature activates the headlights
for up to 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the key fob RKE
transmitter. The duration can be set as
desired. To change the current setting,
see “MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
Locking Doors Sound Alarm This feature will cause the alarm to
activate when the doors are locked
with the key fob RKE transmitter. This
feature can be enabled or disabled. To
change the current setting, see “MTC+
Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”.
Unlatch the Trunk Lid Press the button on the key fob
RKE transmitter two times within five
seconds to unlatch the manual trunk
lid.
If the vehicle is equipped with Power
Trunk Lid/Hands Free, besides
unlocking the trunk lid, the control
will fully open it.Before Starting
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How to use Remote Start All of the following conditions must
be met before the engine will remote
start:
• System not disabled from previous
remote start event.
• Vehicle theft alarm not active.
• Doors closed.
• Hood closed.
• Trunk lid closed.
• Hazard lights switched off.
• Brake pedal not pressed.
• Battery at an acceptable charge
level.
• The shift lever is in P (Park) position.
• The vehicle transmission is in
automatic mode.
• The remote start has not been
activated yet two consecutive times.
If EPB (Electric Parking Brake) is not
selected, at key-off in some conditions
the remote start system may not allow
engine to start. We suggest to set
“Auto Apply On” function through
the switch on the right-side of the
steering wheel (refer to “Instrument
Cluster” in section “Dashboard
Instrument and Controls”). WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a
closed garage or confined area.
Exhaust gas contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which is odorless
and colorless
• Keep key fobs RKE transmitter away
from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could
cause serious injury or death.
Engine Remote Start Abort
Message on Instrument Cluster The following messages will display on
the instrument cluster if the vehicle
fails to remote start or exits remote
start prematurely:
• “Remote Start Canceled Door
Open”.
• “Remote Start Canceled Trunk
Open”.
• “Remote Start Canceled Fuel Low”.
• “Remote Start Canceled Time
Expired”.
• “Remote Start Disabled Start Vehicle
to Reset”. The message on the instrument cluster
stays active as long as the ignition
switch is in RUN position.
To enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the button on the
key fob RKE transmitter twice within
five seconds. The vehicle doors will
lock, position lights will flash and the
horn will ring twice (if this function is
set using the MTC+ System, refer to
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”). Then, the engine will start
and the vehicle will remain in the
“Remote Start” mode for a 15-minute
cycle.
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
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will cancel vehicle lock and alarm
system arming thus leaving vehicle
unlocked.
Since when the doors are locked, the
"Passive Entry" system waits for about
16 seconds before verifying if a key
fob RKE transmitter is present inside
the vehicle.
Release the Lid and Enter the
Trunk For vehicles equipped with manual
trunk lid, with the key fob within 3.3 ft
(1 m) of the lid, press the button
located between the licence plate
lights and lift it manually.
For vehicles equipped with Power
Trunk Lid/Hands Free, with the key fob
within 3.3 ft (1 m) of the lid, press the
button located between the license
plate lights, the power trunk lid will
automatically open until it has reached
its maximum height; if the same
button is not pressed again to stop it
(for more information, see chapter
“Trunk Lid Operation” in this section).
If the vehicle had already been
unlocked through key fob or “Passive
Entry”, the presence of the key fob is
not required; simply use the button
located between the license plate
lights to open the trunk lid manually
or automatically. Manual Door Lock from
Outside With one of the vehicle’s key fobs RKE
transmitters within 3.3 ft (1 m) of the
driver or passenger front door handles,
press the external door handle button
to lock all four doors.
NOTE:
• After pressing the outside door
handle button, you must wait two
seconds before you can lock or
unlock the doors using this door
handle. By pulling the external door
handle, you can check if the car
remains locked, without “Passive
Entry” system reacting and unlocking
the doors.
• The “Passive Entry” system will not
operate if the key fob RKE
transmitter battery is dead.
• If Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free (if
equipped) has been left open, it will
stay open when you press the button
on door external handle, and the
locking feature will only occur after
the closing of the power trunk lid. The vehicle doors can also be locked by
using the key fob RKE transmitter lock
button
or the lock button located
on the vehicle’s inner door panel.Before Starting
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Trunk Lid Operation The manual trunk lid can be unlocked
from inside the vehicle by pressing the
button on the front dome console.
This command will fully open the
Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free (if
equipped). Pressing this button in
sequence, if the power trunk lid stops
in intermediate position, it resumes his
opening movement.
NOTE:
The shift lever must be in P (Park)
before the button can operate.
The manual trunk lid can be released
from outside the vehicle by pressing
the
button on the key fob with
RKE transmitter twice within five
seconds or by using the external
release button located on the lower
side of the trunk lid ledge, between the license plate lights, when the
vehicle has been unlocked using the
key fob or the “Passive Entry” system.
When the button
on the key fob is
pressed twice within five seconds, the
direction indicators flash twice to
indicate the opening or closing of the
trunk lid, if the light flashing function
at closing is activated on MTC+ (for
more information, see the chapter
"MTC+ Settings" in section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
To manually close the trunk lid use the
handle as indicated beside the closing
device.
With the ignition switch in RUN
position, the red symbol
will
display on the instrument cluster with
the message indicating that the trunk
lid is open. Once the trunk is closed
both symbol and message will
disappear from the display.Before Starting
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With the ignition device in the OFF
position, the trunk open symbol and
message will display until closure.
See “Passive Entry System” in this
section for more information on trunk
lid operation with the “Passive Entry”
feature.
Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free
(optional) Automatic opening and closing
movement of the trunk lid is driven by
electric actuators and a motorized
latch ensuring lid locking upon closing.
Power Trunk lid can be opened using
button
on the key fob RKE
transmitter and the button on the
front dome console used also for
non-power version.
The
button on key fob and button
on dome console not only allows user
to completely open the Power Trunk
Lid/Hands Free, but also to stop it at
any intermediate position by pressing
the button again at anytime you wish
to stop and resume the opening
process.
In addition to these commands, it is
possible open and close the Power
Trunk Lid/Hands Free by simply moving
your foot under the rear bumper, if
the vehicle is so equipped with the
kick sensor option, as specified in the paragraph “Hands Free Power Trunk
Release and Closing”. In this latter
case, the lid will be opened and closed
only if the “Passive Entry” system
acknowledges the presence of the key
fob RKE transmitter within 3.3 ft (1 m)
of the trunk lid.
Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free uses the
button in between the license plate
lights, indicated in figure, to activate
the opening once the car has been
unlocked by the key fob or by the
“Passive Entry” function.
By pressing this button when the
Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free is closed
you can open it completely or by
pressing the button again stop the
opening process, or by pressing the
button again invert the movement and
close it completely.
When the Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free
is open, to move it there are two buttons positioned on its right lower
part as indicated in figure.
When the power trunk lid is
completely open if you press and
release the LH button
, the power
trunk lid will be completely closed
unless it is stopped;
• if instead the power trunk lid is in an
intermediate position and you press
and release the LH button
during
the closing or opening stroke, it will
be stopped;
• if instead the power trunk lid is
stopped in an intermediate position
and you press and release the LH
button
, it will reverse its previous
movement and it will be completely
opened or closed unless it is stopped
again.
In any case, when you press the LH
button
, the doors will not beBefore Starting
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locked and the alarm system will not
be armed.
When the power trunk lid is
completely open if you press and
release the RH button
, the power
trunk lid will be completely closed
unless it is stopped;
• if instead the power trunk lid is in an
intermediate position and you press
and release the RH button
during
the closing or opening stroke, it will
be stopped;
• if instead the power trunk lid is
stopped in an intermediate position
and you press and release the RH
button
, it will reverse its previous
movement and it will be completely
opened or closed unless it is stopped
again.
In any case, when you press the RH
button
, the doors will not be
locked and the alarm system will not
be armed immediately, but only when
the power trunk lid will have reached
the totally closed position as effect of
every movement commands received
from every other available inputs.
NOTE:
• The order of the functions shown
does not represent the sequence in
which they can be performed. • The buttons of the Power Trunk
Lid/Hands Free do not work if a gear
is engaged or if the vehicle speed is
higher than 0 (km/h - mph).
• The Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free
does not work with temperatures
lower than −22°F (−30°C) or higher
than 150°F (65°C).
• If the opening buttons or the
handles are operated while the
Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free is
closing, the stroke of lid stops.
Pressing another time the same
command it reverses movement and
fully open.
• If the opening buttons or the handle
are operated while the Power Trunk
Lid/Hands Free is opening, the motor
of the lid is disabled to allow manual
operation.
• If the Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free
finds several obstacles during the
same operating cycle, it will stop
automatically and must be opened
or closed manually.
• If the Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free is
closing and a gear is engaged, the
lid will continue closing. In this
condition, it is possible that, during
the closing stroke, it may find an
obstacle and stop. Set the Position of Maximum Power
Trunk Lid Opening
The maximum opening position of the
trunk lid can be modified using the
previously described buttons on its
right lower side.
1. Activate the trunk lid and stop it in
the new maximum opening
position to be set, by pressing the
LH
button.
2. Press the LH
and RH buttons
at the same time and keep them
pressed for 3 seconds.
3. Release both buttons. Upon the
following opening controls, the
trunk lid will stop in the stored
position.
If you want to reset the maximum
possible opening position of the
power trunk lid, proceed as described
below starting from the previously set
opening position.
1. Manually push the trunk lid to the
maximum possible opening
position.
2. Repeat the previously performed
steps 2 and 3.
Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free
Automatic Safe Movement
Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free safe
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