before driving through the standing
water.
• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. This
will minimize wave effects.
•
Driving through standing water may
cause damage to your vehicle
drivetrain components. After driving
through standing water, do not drive if
you are not sure about drivetrain
condition. Such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Warranty.
• Getting water inside your vehicle engine can cause it to lock up and
stall out, and cause serious internal
damage to the engine. Such damage
is not covered by the New Vehicle
Warranty.
• After driving through standing water always have the fluids (engine
oil, transmission oil, etc) checked for
contamination at an Authorized
Maserati Dealer.
WARNING!
• Driving through standing water
limits your vehicle traction
capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph
(8 km/h) when driving through
standing water. •
Driving through standing water
limits your vehicle braking
capabilities, which increases
stopping distances. Therefore, after
driving through standing water,
drive slowly and lightly press on the
brake pedal several times to
progressively dry the brakes discs
and pads.
• Getting water inside your vehicle
engine can cause it to lock up and
stall out.
• Failure to follow these warnings
may result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
Pollution Control Devices
Even if the vehicle is fitted with
antipollution devices, the environment
deserves the greatest respect from
every one of us.
By following a few simple rules, the
driver can avoid damaging the
environment and very often can
reduce fuel consumption as well.
In this regard, some useful
information is listed here below;
please read it carefully.
• The first precaution is to follow the
Scheduled Service Plan scrupulously
(see “Scheduled Service Plan” in
section “Maintenance and Care”.
• The correct operation of the antipollution devices not only helps
respect for the environment, but
also has an impact on vehicle
efficiency. Keeping these devices in
good working conditions is the first
rule for driving both ecologically
sound and economically.
• Always use unleaded fuel.
• If starting is difficult, do not make prolonged attempts. In particular,
avoid push starts, towing or
downhill starts: these are all
maneuvers that can damage the
catalytic converters. For any
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emergency starting, only use an
auxiliary battery.
• While driving, if the engine does not run smoothly, you may continue
driving but reducing engine
performance to a minimum; you
should then contact the Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible.
• Never run the engine, even if only for testing, with one or more spark
plugs disconnected.
• Do not warm up the engine letting it idle before starting off, except in the
event that the external temperature
is very low and, even then, for no
longer than 30 seconds.
Catalytic Converter Warnings
During normal operation the catalytic
converter produces high temperatures.
Failure to comply with following rules
can create fire hazards.
• Do not park the vehicle onflammable materials (e.g. grass, dry
leaves, pine needles, etc.).
• Do not install heat guards and do not remove those already fitted to
the catalytic converter and to the
exhaust manifold.
• Do not spray anything on the catalytic converter, Oxygen sensor
and exhaust manifold. In addition to the catalytic converter
system, the vehicles are equipped with
a system for controlling fuel vapor
emissions. This system, called ORVR,
has been designed to help reduce
atmospheric pollution by the
evaporation from the fuel system
during the refueling process. Also,
specific to these vehicles is the fuel
filler neck which comes equipped with
a sealed plug that is grounded to
avoid possible sparking during
re-fueling.
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 know 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
Other Tips
• Do not warm up the engine when
the vehicle is stationary: in these
conditions the engine heats up much
more slowly, thus increasing fuel
consumption and emissions. It is
advisable to move off slowly,
avoiding high engine rpm.
• As soon as traffic conditions and the route permit it, use a higher gear.
• Avoid depressing the accelerator repeatedly during stops at traffic
lights or before turning off the
engine.
• Keep your speed as regular as possible, avoiding unnecessary
braking and acceleration, which
cause fuel wastage and strongly
increase exhaust emissions.
• Turn the engine off if the vehicle remains stationary for a long time.
• Check the tire pressure regularly: if the pressure is too low, fuel
consumption increases and the tires
are damaged.
• Do not transport unnecessary heavy objects in the trunk compartment.
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The weight of the vehicle affects fuel
consumption considerably.
• Use the vehicle devices or accessories which absorb electrical power only
as long as necessary. The power
required increases fuel consumption.
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Refillings............................................. 276
Fuel Consumption ...................................... 278
Technical Data ......................................... 279
Tire Inflation Pressure ................................... 284
275
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 know 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
Engine Oil Identification
Symbol
This symbol means that the oil
has been certified by the
American Petroleum Institute
(API). Maserati only
recommends API Certified engine oils.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your
engine oil as the chemicals can
damage your engine. Damage caused
by use of non-approved chemicals is
not covered by the new Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE
Grade)
SAE 5W-40 engine oil is recommended
for all operating temperatures.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the
recommended engine oil viscosity for
your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to
chapter “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care”.
Lubricants that do not have both the
engine oil certification mark and the
correct SAE viscosity grade number
should not be used.
Fuel Consumption
NOTE:
• The technical data, values and
specifications in this Owner’s Manual
are provided as guidance only. The
vehicle specific data can deviate from
the information provided, for
example, as a result of optional or
special equipment ordered with the
vehicle, vehicle loads, and country
specific measurement methods.
• The specifications described below
can change without prior
notification.
The fuel consumption values shown
(Miles Per Gallon - MPG) are
established using EPA test guidelines.
City:13MPG
Highway:20MPG
Combined:15MPG
CAUTION!
• Actual fuel economy results will vary for many reasons, including driving
conditions and how you drive and
maintain your vehicle.
• The type of route, traffic and weather conditions, driving style,
general condition of the vehicle,
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Jump Starting Procedure......225
ToolKit..................212
Towing a Disabled Vehicle .....228
Engine Engine Air Filter Replacement . .245
Engine Coolant Level Check . . . .240
Engine Oil Level Check .......243
Engine Overheating .........214
Engine Start Failure .........159
Engine Turn Off ............159
Hood, Open and Close ........37
Normal Starting of the Engine . .158
Use of the Engine ...........183
EPB (Electric Parking Brake) ......174
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) . .177
Filters A/C Air Filter Replacement .....263
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .245
Fuel Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . .201
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release ..................203
Fuel Consumption Data .......278
Fuel Requirements ..........199
Fuel System Warnings ........201
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . .200
Materials Added to Fuel ......201
MMT in Gasoline ...........200
Reformulated Gasoline .......200
Fuses Position and Replacement. . .251
HomeLink ..................108 Hood, Open and Close
..........37
Indicator Lights Air bag Warning Light ........66
Indicator Lights/Warning Lights TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights ...................126
Warning and Indicator Lights on
Analog Instrument ..........119
Inertia Switch, Fuel Cut-out ......229
Infotainment System ..........130
Manual Controls and Devices . .132
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System .........57
Instrument Cluster ............118
Interior Components ...........70
Interior Maintenance and Cure . . .268
Interiors Features .............102
Jump Start Procedure .........
.226
Keys ......................
22
Level Checks ................240
Adding Windshield/Headlight
Washer ..................243
Brake Fluid Level Check .......242
Engine Coolant Level Check . . . .240
Engine Oil Level Check .......240
Power Steering Fluid Level
Check ...................245
Transmission Oil Check .......245
Lights .....................82 Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights . . .84
Automatic Headlights
.........84
Bulb Replacement ..........257
Cargo Light ................88
DRL, Daytime Running Lights ....83
Front Domelights ............87
Hazard Warning Flasher .......88
Headlights ................84
High Beams and Flashing ......86
Light Switch ...............82
Parking Lights ..............84
Rear Fog Lights .............85
Turn Signals ................86
Twilight Sensor .............85
Loading the Vehicle Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .107
Maintenance A/C System Maintenance ......262
Bodywork Maintenance and
Care ....................265
Interior Maintenance and Care . .268
Maintenance Procedures ......239
Periodic Maintenance ........237
Scheduled Maintenance
Service ..................232
Scheduled Service Plan .......234
Wheels Maintenance ........263
Maserati Roadside Assistance Program ...................15
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light). .119
Mirrors Folding Mirrors .............81
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