Driving Conditions Before the Trip Check the following at regular
intervals and always before long trips:
• tire pressure and condition;
• levels of fluids and lubricants;
• conditions of the windshield wiper
blades;
• clean the glass on the external light
and all other glass surfaces;
• proper operation of the indicator
lights and of the external lights.
CAUTION!
It is however advisable to perform
these checks at least every 500 mi
(800 km) and always following the
maintenance schedule reported in
section “Maintenance and Care”.
Before you drive:
•
adjust seat position, steering wheel
and rearview mirrors in order to have
the best driving position;
• ensure that nothing (mat covers, etc.)
is obstructing the pedals movement;
• carefully arrange and secure any
objects in the trunk, to prevent them from moving forward in case of
sudden stops;
• avoid heavy meals before a trip. A
light snack helps keep your reflexes
sharp. In particular, avoid drinking
alcohol.
WARNING!
Beyond being prohibited by law, it is
extremely dangerous to ride inside the
trunk or on the hood. In the event of
an accident, passengers sitting here
are more exposed to the risk of
serious injury. Passengers must only
travel seated in the vehicle seats, with
the seat belts fastened. Always check
that the driver and all passengers
have the seat belts correctly fastened.
Safe Driving Although the vehicle is equipped with
active and passive safety devices, the
driver's conduct is always a decisive
factor for road safety.
Some simple rules for traveling safely
in different conditions are listed
below. Some of them will probably
already sound familiar but, in any case,
it would be useful to read them
carefully. Driving at Night
The main guidelines to follow when
driving at night are set out below.
• Drive carefully. Night conditions
demand more focus and attention.
• Reduce your speed, especially on
roads with no streetlights.
• Stop at early signs of drowsiness.
Continuing to drive would be a risk
for yourself and for others. Have a
rest before continuing your trip.
• Keep the vehicle at a greater
distance from vehicles in front of you
than you would during the day: it is
difficult to assess the speed of other
vehicles when you only see the lights.
• Use the high beams only outside of
densely-populated areas and when
you are sure that they will not
disturb other drivers.
• When another vehicle is
approaching, switch from high
beams (if on) to low beams.
• Keep lights and headlights clean.
• Outside of densely-populated areas,
beware of animals crossing the road.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads are dangerous. On
a wet road all maneuvers are more
difficult since wheel grip on theDriving
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Fuse Replacement Used Fuses Characteristics When an electrical device is not
functioning, check that the
corresponding fuse is in proper
working order (intact).
A Fuse intact
B Fuse blown
Replace the faulty fuse with a new
one featuring the same rating, by
using appropriate forceps. The color identifies the value of the
fuses in amperes which is also
reported on them.
The vehicle is endowed with mini- and
maxi-fuses.
The table shows the match between
color and amperage of mini and maxi
fuses.
Type
Mini Fuse Maxi Fuse
Beige - 5 Yellow - 20
Brown - 7.5 Green - 30
Red - 10 Orange - 40
Blue - 15 Red - 50
Yellow - 20 Blue - 60
White - 25
Green - 30 CAUTION!
• Never replace a blown fuse with
anything other than a new and
suitable fuse (same rating).
• After replacing a fuse, if the fault
recurs, contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
Position of Fuses The fuses are located in three parts of
the vehicle, namely:
• On the right hand side of the engine
compartment.
• Behind the glove compartment, to
the left of the steering wheel.
• In the trunk compartment next to
the battery.
Fuses Inside Engine
Compartment • To access the fuses, lift the hood and
remove the covering panel.Maintenance and Care
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Pos. Amp. –
Color System /
Component
F106 - Not used
F107 - Not used
Fuses in Passenger
Compartment • To access the fuses lift the guard on
the left side of the steering wheel.
The fuses are housed in two control
boxes. The following table points out the
position as featured in the picture, the
type and function of the fuses
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Passenger Compartment Fuses
Pos. Amp. –
Color System / Component
F12 15 A –
Blue Right-hand low
beam
F13 15 A –
Blue Left-hand low beam
F31 7.5 A –
Brown A/C unit, NBC (Body
Computer Node),
high beam relay
F32 10 A –
Red Domelights, step
lights, CAV, driver-
and passenger-side
footwell lights,
outside mirror lights
F33 30 A –
Green Driver’s seat
(movement)
F34 30 A –
Green Passenger’s seat
(movement)
F35 7.5 A –
Brown ACC, FN and LF relay
coil
F36 10 A –
Red NQS
F37 10 A –
Red NQS (Instrument
Cluster Node), CPP,
CPD
F38 15 A –
Blue Rear lid lock Pos. Amp. –
Color System / Component
F39 15 A –
Blue NIM (Inside Roof
Node), NCL (Air
conditioning and
heating system
node), OBD socket,
CSA (Alarm system
siren ECU), CAV
(Motion sensing
alarm ECU), radio,
NAVTRAK
F40 30 A –
Green Heated rear window
F41 - Not used
F42 7.5 A –
Brown Power supply for
control panel on roof
F43 30 A –
Green Windshield
wiper/washer
(Connected Devices
Relay INT/A)
F44 20 A –
Yellow Front and rear power
outlets (INT/A device
relay) front seat
heating (passenger
side)
F45 - Not used
F46 20 A –
Yellow NPG/NPP locks Pos. Amp. –
Color System / Component
F47 30 A –
Green NPG (Driver’s door
node)
F48 30 A –
Green NPP (Passenger’s
door node)
F49 7.5 A –
Brown NVO (Steering wheel
node), CSG (Power
steering ECU), CSP
(Twilight/rain sensor
ECU), NIM (Inside
Roof Node), NCL,
Radio, CEM, CRP,
domelight molding,
windshield wiper
controls, NAVTRAK
F50 7.5 A –
Brown Air bag system
F51 7.5 A –
Brown NCA (Automatic
Gearbox Node)
F52 15 A –
Blue Front seat heating
(driver side) (INT/A
device relay)
F53 10 A –
Red Rear fog lightsMaintenance and Care
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Wheels Maintenance Tires Maintenance CAUTION!
To obtain the best performances and
the longest mileage from the tires,
take the following precautions during
the first 310 mi (500 km):
• do not drive at the vehicle’s
maximum speed;
• drive at low speed on curves;
• avoid sudden steering;
• avoid sudden braking;
• avoid sudden acceleration;
• do not drive at high speeds for too
long.
The tires inflation pressure must
correspond
to the prescribed values
(see the chapter “Tire Inflation
Pressure” in section “Features and
Specifications”) and should be checked
only when the tires have cooled down.
In fact, the pressure increases as the
tire temperature progressively
increases.
Never reduce the pressure if tires are
hot (see “Tires – General Information”
chapter in section “Driving”). Insufficient tire inflating pressure can
cause tire overheating and possible
internal damage, which may even lead
to the tire destruction.
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire
pressure, always reinstall the valve
stem cap. This will prevent moisture
and dirt from entering the valve stem,
which could damage it.
Impacts with curbs, holes, and
obstacles
in the road, and prolonged
trips on rough roads can cause tire
damage which may not be visible to
the naked eye.
Check your tires regularly for any signs
of damage (e.g. scratches, cuts, cracks,
bulges, etc.). If sharp objects penetrate
the tires, they can cause structural
damage which is only visible when the
tire is removed.
In any case, any possible damage must
be inspected by an experienced tire
fitter, as it may seriously reduce the
tire life.
Remember that tires deteriorate with
time, even if used little or not at all.
Cracks in the tire tread and sides,
alongside possible bulging, are a sign
of deterioration. WARNING!
• Check the inflating pressure of the
tires when cold, at least every two
weeks and before long trips.
• Have the old tires inspected by an
experienced technician, to make sure
they can still be used safely. If the
same tire has been on your vehicle
for 4 or 5 years, have it inspected
anyway by an experienced
technician.
• Never fit tires of uncertain origin.
• “Directional” tires have an arrow on
their side showing the rolling
direction. To keep the best
performance when replacing a tire,
make sure that the rolling direction
corresponds to the one shown by
the arrow.
• During the tire life, the rolling
direction used for the first fitting
shall always be observed, also in
case of “nondirectional” tires.
• Check the depth of the tire tread at
regular intervals. The minimum
allowed value is 0.06 in (1,6 mm) at
that point the wear indicators on the
tire will be visible (see “Tires –
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Brakes Self-ventilating disc brakes on the four
wheels.
• Front disc diameter: 14.1 in (360
mm).
• Rear disc diameter: 13 in (330 mm).
• 6-piston front brake caliper
(Dual-cast technology).
• 4-piston rear brake caliper.
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) acts
on the rear wheels.
Transmission Electro-hydraulically controlled
automatic transmission with 6 gears
(plus reverse), torque converter,
lock-up clutch and anti-slip function.
TRANSAXLE-type transmission.
Traction system equipped with rear
self-locking differential.
Suspension Front and rear articulated
quadrilateral suspensions.
Skyhook adjustable damping
suspension (optional on MC version)
that allows the driver to choose two
settings for the shock absorbers,
depending on the road surface
conditions, speed and comfort. Steering Hydraulic speed-sensitive steering with
cooling exchanger system.
Steering diameter = 11.7 yd (10,7 m).
No. of steering wheel turns = 1.5 (to
the left and right).
Wheels NOTE:
In order to maintain high performance
and safety level, Maserati
recommends to use tires equivalent to
the original size.
WARNING!
• The maximum speed reachable with
the tires (including winter tires) is
indicated by the tire manufacturer.
Always comply with the regulations
in force in the Country you are
driving in.
• Never exceed the maximum speed
indicated for the tires (including
winter tires): failure to respect the
max. speed may damage these tires.
Danger: risk of accident! CAUTION!
• While respecting the specified sizes,
for the safe operation of the vehicle
it is also essential that it is equipped
with the same brand and type of
tires on all wheels.
• Do not use an inner tube with
Tubeless tires.
Standard Wheel Dimension
Light alloy rims 20” x 8.5J
(front)
20” x 10.5J
(rear)
- Front tires 245/35 ZR 20
- Rear tires 285/35 ZR 20
- Front winter tires 245/35 ZR 20
- Rear winter tires 285/35 ZR 20
Light alloy spare rim
(optional) 18”x6J
- Spare tire 175/55 R 18
Performance
NOTE:
• The specifications described can
change without prior modification.
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Tire Inflation Pressure Tire Pressure
Front and rear 220 kPa - 2,2 bar
-32psi
Spare wheel
(optional) 350 kPa - 3,5 bar
-51psi
NOTE:
• For more information about the
pressure check methods, see “Tires –
General Information” in section
“Driving”.
• The tire inflation pressure value are
also indicated on the driver's side at
the base of the rear door pillar.
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are
dangerous and can cause collisions.
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing
and can result in tire overheating
and failure.
• Over-inflation reduces a tire's ability
to cushion shock. Objects on the
road and potholes can cause damage
that result in tire failure.
• Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can
fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause
steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side
of the vehicle to the other can cause
the vehicle to drift to the right or
left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated
to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure.Features and Specifications
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Abbreviations .................7
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) . . .169
A/C Air Filter Replacement ...... .253
Accessories
Aftermarket Parts and Accessories
Statement .................11
Accident, in the event of ....... .203
A/C System Maintenance ....... .252
Airbag.....................47
Air bag System Components .....47
Air bag Warning Light .........66
Passenger Air bag Labels .......18
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) .....................47
Air Conditioning Controls ...... .140
Air Conditioning Distribution .... .101
Alarm, Vehicle Security ..........26
ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) . .44
Assistance ....................9
Assistance, if you need .........9
Audio Controls .............. .128
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . .128
Audio, Customer Setting ....... .136
Audio System ............... .130
Automatic Transmission ....... .150
Automatic Transmission Range . .152
AUX, USB and SD Memory Card
Ports .................... .122
Battery ................... .237
Access the Battery .......... .215
Jump Start Procedure ....... .215
Maintenance - Free Battery . . . .237 To Disconnect the Battery .... .237
To Reconnect the Battery ..... .238
Bluetooth, Customer settings .... .137
Bodywork Maintenance and Care . .255
Protection from Atmospheric
Agents ................. .255
Useful Advice to Keep the
Bodywork in Good Condition . . .256
Brakes
Brake and Stability Control
System .................. .167
Brake Fluid Level Check ...... .232
Brake Overheating ......... .172
Parking Brake ............. .164
Parking Brake - Manual
Release ................. .209
Using the Brakes ........... .171
Bulb Replacement ........... .247
Cargo Area
..................97
Child
Restraint Systems
Children too large for Booster
Seats .....................55
Infants and Child Restraints .....54
Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children (LATCH) ............57
Older Children and Child
Restraints .................55
Tips on getting the most out of
your child restraint ...........56
Clock, analog ............... .134
Comfort Pack Front Seats ........76
Driver Memory Seat ..........77 Front Heated Seats ...........76
Console
Central Console Components ....73
Front Dome Console
Components ...............71
Cruise Control .............. .175
Cupholders
Front Seats Cupholders ........94
Rear Seats Cupholders .........94
Dashboard Components .........70
Data, Technical ............. .269
Defroster ...................66
Doors Components .............72
Drive Mode, Controls ......... .159
Driving Conditions
Before the Trip ............ .194
Driving at Night ........... .194
Driving in Fog ............. .195
Driving in the Mountains ..... .195
Driving in the Rain ......... .194
Driving on Snow or Ice ....... .196
Driving through Flooded
Sections ................. .196
Safe Driving .............. .194
DRL (Daytime Running Light) ......84
Easy Entry/Exit function .........80
EDR (Event Data Recorder) .......53
Emergency
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release ................. .193
Hazard Warning Flasher .......89Index
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