Maintenance-Free Battery This vehicle is equipped with a sealed
type maintenance-free battery. You
will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
WARNING!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid
solution and can burn or damage
the eyes. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean with the face
over a battery. If acid splashes in
eyes or on skin, flush the area
immediately with large amounts of
water.
• Battery gas is flammable and
explosive. Keep flame or sparks
away from the battery. Do not use a
booster battery or any other booster
source with an output greater than
12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps
to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling the battery.
• The battery in this vehicle has a vent
hose that should not be
disconnected and should only be replaced with a component of the
same type (vented).
To Disconnect the Battery The battery is fitted in the trunk
compartment.
To access the battery it is necessary to
remove the floor panel of the trunk
compartment and the inside covering
panel on the battery compartment as
already described in the chapter
"Auxiliary Jump-Start Procedure" in
section "In an Emergency".
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
CAUTION!
• Before disconnecting the battery,
open the trunk lid and lower the
windows by about 1.6-2 in (4-5
centimeters), to avoid damaging the
seal when opening and closing the
door. When the battery is connected,
this operation is performed
automatically when the door is
opened and closed. The windows
must remain lowered until the
charged battery is reconnected.
• If you need to disconnect the
battery, wait at least 30 seconds
from the last seat movement. If
disconnecting the battery before,
you will have to run the initialization
procedure described in the following
paragraph “To Reconnect the
Battery”.
• Never disconnect the battery from
the electrical system when the
engine is running.
• To temporarily disconnect the vehicle
electrical system from the battery,
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quick coupling from the negative
pole (–) of the battery.
If the battery needs to be removed
from
its compartment, you must first
detach the terminal clamp from
negative pole (–) and then the other
terminal clamp from positive pole (+),
after removing the protective cover.
Battery poles are marked positive (+)
and negative (–) and are identified on
the battery case.
Remove the metal clamp indicated in
the picture and then remove the
battery from the trunk compartment. To Reconnect the Battery NOTE:
When the battery cables have been
disconnected and the trunk lid has
been locked, it is necessary to pull the
emergency release cable in order to
re-open it. To access the trunk and
operate the emergency release (see
“Open and Close the Trunk Lid”
chapter in section “Before Starting”).
CAUTION!
• It is essential when replacing the
cables on the battery that the
positive cable is precisely attached to
the positive pole (+) and the
negative cable is attached to the
negative pole (–).
• Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal poles and free of corrosion.
After the battery has been
disconnected
and re-connected and
before starting the engine it is
necessary to proceed as follows:
• Unlock and lock the doors using the
radio control buttons on the key.
• Unlock the trunk lid with the radio
control button on the key and then
lock it manually. • Check the seats are working
correctly: in the event of
malfunction, carry out the
initialization operations described in
the chapter “Front Seats” of the
section “Understanding the Vehicle”.
• Initialize the climate control system
by activating the compressor as
described in chapter "Air
Conditioning Controls" of the section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
• Turn on the MTC+ and set the date
and time (see “MTC+ Setting” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
• Lift, release and lift again the lever
located next the shift lever to
initialize the electric parking brakes.
In this way the
warning light
on the instrument cluster will turn
off.
CAUTION!
• Every time the battery is
reconnected, wait at least 30 seconds
with the key in the ignition switch
turned to MAR (ON) position before
starting the engine, in order to allow
the electronic system that manages
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flames are kept well away from the
battery while it is charging.
• Before using a charger to charge or
maintain the battery charge status,
carefully follow the instructions
provided to ensure the charger is
connected to the battery safely and
correctly.
It is possible to recharge the battery
without
disconnecting the cables of
the vehicle electrical system.
• To access the battery remove the
floor panel from the trunk
compartment and remove the inside
covering panel on the battery
compartment as previously shown
(see “Auxiliary Jump-Start
Procedure” in section “In an
Emergency”).
• Remove the protection cover and
connect the terminal clamp of the
charger positive cable (typically in
red) to the positive pole (+) of the
battery, indicated in the picture.
• Connect the terminal clamp of the
charger negative cable (typically in
black) to the negative pole (–) of the
battery, indicated in the picture. • Turn the charger on and follow the
instructions on its user manual to
completely recharge the battery.
• When the battery is recharged, turn
off the battery charger before
disconnecting it from the battery.
• Disconnect first the terminal clamp
of the charger black cable from the
battery and then the terminal clamp
of the red cable.
• Reassemble the protection cover on
the battery positive pole and reinstall
the components removed for this
operation.
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-
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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
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Fuses in Trunk Compartment • To access the fuses, remove the floor
panel.
• Remove the inside covering panel of
the battery compartment.
There are two control boxes.
• To access the fuses inside the control
boxes, remove the covers by levering
up the fastening tabs. The following table points out the
position as featured in the picture, the
type and function of the fuses
included in these control boxes. Trunk Compartment Fuses
Pos. Amp. –
Color System / Component
F25 - Not used
F26 - Not used
F27 - Not used
F28 - Not used
F29 - Not used
F53 - Not used
F54 30 A –
Green HI-Fi amplifier
F55 - Not used
F56 10 A –
Red +30 NAG, NTV,
Harman tuner, MTC+
(Japan)
F57 - Not used
F58 7.5 A –
Brown RH Reverse from T23
F59 - Not used
F60 7.5 A –
Brown NSP
F61 7.5 A –
Brown T24 third stop
F62 20 A –
Yellow NCA
F63 15 A –
Blue Fuel flap T25 relay,
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Tail-Light Clusters Light Bulbs The taillight bulbs are arranged as
follows:
1 Position light guide LED.
2 Stop light LED.
3 Turn signal LED.
4 Reverse light bulb.
5 Rear fog light bulb.
Tail-Light Clusters Bulbs
Replacement Most of the lamps of the taillight are
LED powered and cannot be replaced
individually. The only exceptions are
the reverse and the rear fog light
bulbs for which you find below the
replacement procedure.
Contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer to locate the correct parts and
replace them. Reverse and Rear Fog Light
To replace a bulb of these lights:
• Lift the trunk compartment lid.
• Open the door on the covering
panel, in position with the light
cluster.
• Rotate the bulb holder
counterclockwise and slide it out of
the light cluster.
• Remove the bulb by gently pushing it
and rotating it counterclockwise.
• Insert the new bulb in the holder by
slightly pushing it and rotating it
clockwise.
• Insert the bulb holder in the light
cluster and rotate it clockwise.
• Close the door on the covering
panel. Side Turn Signal Light (Sport
version) To replace the side turn signal light
bulb (5W) on the rear part of the front
mudguard:
• Push the turn signal forward to
compress the retaining spring clip.
• Take out the rear part of the turn
signal by releasing the retaining tab
and remove the unit.
• Remove the bulb holder from the
turn signal lens turning it
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• Replace the bulb.
• Fit the new bulb to the bulb holder
by pushing it into cap while turning
it clockwise.
• Fit the cap over the bulb holder and
assemble with the turn signal light.
• Push the turn signal light into place
until firmly seated against the body.
Third Stop Light In order to replace the bulb, the light
cluster must be removed. To perform
this operation, it is therefore
recommended that you contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer . License Plate Lights To replace the license plate light bulb
(C 5W):
• Undo the two fastening screws for
the lens/bulb holder unit.
• Remove the unit from the trunk lid
and replace the bulb. Interior Lights CAUTION!
Before replacing a bulb, ensure that
the matching fuse is intact. For
replacement, use only original new
light bulbs having the same rating as
the old one.
Courtesy Lights (below Door)
T
o replace the bulb (W5W):
• use a screwdriver positioned at the
indicated point to lever out the light
fixing frame;
• rotate the bulb holder and take it
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• Refit the domelight inserting first the
electrical connector side and then
pressing the other side until it is
firmly secured in place.
Courtesy Mirror Light
To replace the bulb (12V - 5W
“torpedo” type):
• Remove the fixing frame from the
sun visor by levering it out gently at
points indicated in picture.
• Replace the bulb located on the back
of the mirror frame.
• Refit the fixing frame by pressing it
on the sun visor.
Trunk Compartment Light To replace the bulb (W5W) inside the
trunk compartment, proceed as
follows after trunk lid opening. • Remove the light fixing frame by
levering it out gently at the indicated
point with a screwdriver.
• Raise the lens cover.
• Replace the pressure-fitted bulb.
• Refit the lens cover, inserting first the
electrical connector side and then
pressing on the other side. A/C System Maintenance For the best performance, the air
conditioning system should be checked
and serviced by an Authorized
Maserati Dealer at the beginning of
the warm season.
This service should include cleaning of
the condenser, check of the drive belt
tension and a performance test.
During the winter, the air conditioning
system should be operated at least
once a month for about 10 minutes.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air
conditioning system as the chemicals
can damage your air conditioning
components. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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 ofMaintenance and Care
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