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rating on the tire sidewall on any
tire on the vehicle.
• Never exceed the maximum speed
rating of the tires. Risk of accident
and serious personal injury due to
excessive speed.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with
tires having adequate speed
capability can result in tire failure.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a
different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer readings.
Winter Tires These tires are specially designed for
driving on snow and ice and are fitted
to replace the ones supplied with the
vehicle. Winter or all-season tires can
be identified by the M+S (Mud &
Snow) or 3PMSF (3 Peaks Mountain
Snow Flake) designation on the tire
sidewall.
Before mounting winter tires, contact
an Authorized Maserati Dealer to
receive the technical information
necessary to advise you on wheel and
tire compatibility. As to the type of tires to use, inflation
pressures and winter tires
specifications, carefully follow the
indications as reported in the
“Technical Data” and “Tire Inflation
Pressure” chapters in section “Features
and Specifications”.
WARNING!
The standard tires profile and rubber
mixture are optimized for wet and dry
driving conditions. Standard tires may
not prove favorable for snow
conditions.
NOTE:
Snow
tires should have the same load
capacity as original equipment tires
and should be mounted on all four
wheels.
Snow Chains Maserati approved traction devices (or
snow chains) may be used to improve
traction on compacted snow in heavy
snow conditions.
They should not be used in off-road
conditions where there is no
compacted snow.
Maserati tested and recommends to
use traction devices with air suspension system in “Off Road 1” or
“Off Road 2” ride height in order to
increase wheel clearance.
In any case do not exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Please contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer for further information.
The chains may be fitted only on rear
wheel tires.
Check the snow chain tension after
driving for a distance of about 55 yd
(50 m) with the chains fitted.
With the snow chains fitted, it is
advisable to deactivate the ESC system
(see chapter “Drive Mode” in this
section).
CAUTION!
• The use of non-recommended snow
chains may damage the vehicle.
• Broken snow chains can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle
immediately if noise occurs that
could indicate snow chain breakage.
Replace the damaged parts of the
snow chain before further use.
• Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe
turns and large bumps, especially
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off until the tire pressure is equal or
above the recommended cold inflation
pressure. Once the low tire pressure
warning light
illuminates, you must
increase the tire pressure to the
recommended cold inflation pressure
in order for the TPMS light
to turn
off. The system will automatically
update and the TPMS light
will turn
off once the system acquires the
correct tire pressure.
The vehicle may need to be driven for
up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to
acquire and process the updated
setting. WARNING!
The TPMS warns the driver that the
tire pressure has decreased. This
warning does not exempt the driver
from periodically checking the tires
and from complying with the
prescribed tire pressure levels.
CAUTION!
• The TPMS has been optimized for the
original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warning have
been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or
sensor damage may occur when
using replacement equipment that is
not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use aftermarket tire sealants or balance
beads if your vehicle is equipped
with a TPMS, as damage to the
sensors may result.
• The system can temporarily
experience radio-electric
interference emitted by devices
using similar frequencies.
• After inspecting or adjusting the tire
pressure, always reinstall the valve
stem cap. This will prevent moisture
and dirt from entering the valve
stem and damage the TPMS internal
sensor.
NOTE:
• Driving
on a significantly
underinflated
tire causes the tire to
overheat and may lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
• The TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure using an
accurate tire pressure gage, even if
under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS light
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• Seasonal temperature changes will
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emitting the same radio frequencies
as the TPMS sensors.
• Installing aftermarket window
tinting that contains materials that
may block radio wave signals.
• Accumulation of snow or ice around
the wheels or wheel housings.
• Using tire chains on the vehicle.
• Using wheels/tires not equipped with
TPMS sensors.
The instrument cluster will also display
a "Service Tire Pressure System"
message for a minimum of five
seconds when a system fault related to
an incorrect sensor location fault is
detected. In this case, the "Service Tire
Pressure System" message is then
followed by a graphic display with
pressure values still shown. This
indicates that the pressure values are
still being received from the TPMS
sensors but they may not be located in
the correct vehicle position. The system
still needs to be serviced as long as the
"Service Tire Pressure System" message
is displayed. Vehicles with Compact Spare Tire
• The compact spare tire does not have
a TPMS sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
will not monitor the pressure of the
compact spare tire.
• If you replace a tire having pressure
below the low-pressure warning
limit, with the compact spare tire, on
the next ignition switch cycle, the
TPMS light
will illuminate
followed by a beeping sound. In addition, the graphic in the
instrument cluster will still display a
flashing pressure value
corresponding to the compact tire
position.
• After driving the vehicle for up to 20
minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the
TPMS light
will flash for 75
seconds and then remain lit. The
instrument cluster will then display a
"Service Tire Pressure System"
message for a minimum of five
seconds and then display dashes (--)
in place of the pressure value.
• Each subsequent ignition switch cycle
will be followed by a beeping sound,
the TPMS light
will flash for 75
seconds and then remain lit. The
instrument cluster will then display a
"Service Tire Pressure System"
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than 10% Ethanol.
Problems that result from using
gasoline containing Methanol or
gasoline containing more than 10%
Ethanol are not the responsibility of
Maserati and may not be covered
under warranty.
MMT in Gasoline MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl
Manganese Tricarbonyl) is a
manganese containing metallic
additive that is blended into some
gasoline to increase octane.
Gasoline blended with MMT provides
no performance advantage beyond
gasoline of the same octane number
without MMT.
Maserati recommends gasoline
without MMT to be used in your
vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline
may not be indicated on the gasoline
pump; therefore, you should ask the
gasoline station operator whether or
not the gasoline contains MMT.
It is even more important to look for
gasoline without MMT in Canada,
because MMT can be used at levels
higher than those allowed in the
United States. MMT is prohibited in
Federal and California reformulated
gasoline. Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is
required to contain effective
detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not
needed under normal conditions and
they would result in additional cost.
Therefore, you should not have to add
anything to the fuel.
Fuel System Warnings WARNING!
Follow these guidelines to maintain
your vehicle's performance:
• The use of leaded gasoline is
prohibited by Federal and Provincial
law. Using leaded gasoline can
impair engine performance and
damage the emissions control
system.
• The use of fuel additives, which are
now being sold as octane enhancers,
is not recommended. Most of these
products contain high
concentrations of methanol. Fuel
system damage or vehicle
performance problems resulting
from the use of such fuels or
additives is not the responsibility of Maserati.
NOTE:
Intentional
tampering with the
emissions
control system can result in
civil penalties civil penalties and could
void the vehicle warranty.
Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust
gases is deadly. Follow the
precautions below to prevent carbon
monoxide poisoning:
• Do not inhale exhaust gases. They
contain carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas, which
can kill. Never run the engine in a
closed area, such as a garage, and
never sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running for an extended
period. If the vehicle is stopped in
an open area with the engine
running for more than a short
period, adjust the ventilation system
to force fresh, outside air into the
vehicle.
• Guard against carbon monoxide
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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!
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 the road
is significantly reduced. This means
that braking distances increase
considerably and road grip decreases.
Some advices for driving in the rain
are listed below. • Reduce your speed and keep a
greater safety distance from the
vehicles in front of you. High speed
may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
• When driving on wet or slushy roads,
it is possible for a wedge of water to
build up between the tire and road
surface. This is known as
aquaplaning and may cause partial
or complete loss of vehicle control
and stopping ability. To reduce this
possibility: slow down if the road has
standing water or puddles.
• Heavy rain substantially reduces
visibility. In these circumstances, even
during the day, turn on the low
beams, to be more visible to other
drivers.
• Set the air conditioning and heating
system controls on the defogging
function, in order to avoid any
visibility problem.
• Periodically check the conditions of
the windshield wiper blades.
• In low grip conditions use “I.C.E.”
driving mode (see chapters “Drive
Mode” and “Off-road Drive” in this
section).
• Avoid driving with ESC OFF as this
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Trailer Towing In this section you will find safety tips
and information on limits to the type
of towing you can reasonably do with
your vehicle.
NOTE:
• On the TROFEO version you can not
install the trailer tongue.
• Using original Maserati equipment
offers an advantage, compared to
aftermarket one, in terms of driving
safety and utilizing the vehicle
potential under all conditions,
especially considering that ESC and
AWD systems feature specific
settings for trailer towing. Further to
this, if vehicle use conditions so
allow, the original trailer tongue
allows use of the driver assist systems
present on-board.
• To maintain the new vehicle limited
warranty coverage, follow the
requirements and recommendations
in this chapter. Trailer Tongue Weight Maximum load of tow vehicle is
reduced by the trailer tongue weight
and the load on the same due to the
trailer. Trailer tongue weight increases
vehicle weight.
Do not exceed the maximum GVWR of
the tow vehicle, the one for each axle
(GAWR) and the mass that the vehicle
is rated to tow (GTW) specified on the
nameplate located on the rear of the
drivers door opening.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed
the maximum allowed overall GVWR
and GTW. A dangerous driving
condition can result if either rating is
exceeded.
If you use aftermarket Kit for towing,
the maximum trailer load must not
exceed 6000 lb (2700 kg).
Arranging Load on Trailer Arrange load at the bottom and as
close as possible to trailer wheel axle.
In this way the trailer center of gravity
will be lower, thereby increasing the
driving safety of the vehicle-trailer
assembly. Always load a trailer with 60% of the
weight in the front of the trailer.
Loads bearing more on wheel axle, or
heavier in the rear of the trailer, can
cause the trailer to sway severely
side-to-side which could cause loss of
control of vehicle and trailer.
WARNING!
Failure to load trailers heavier in front
is the cause of many trailer accidents.
Never exceed the maximum tongue
weight stamped on your trailer hitch.
Tire Pressure Adjustment Proper tire inflation pressures of your
vehicle and trailer are essential to the
safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle while driving and in
maneuvers.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible
tire damage on trailer and vehicle
before towing a trailer.
For more information on vehicle tires,
see “Tires – General Information” in
this section.
When a trailer must be towed, inflate
vehicle tires to full load recommended
pressure (FLC) indicated in chapter
“Tire pressure” in section “Features
and Specifications”.Driving
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For pressure of trailer tires, follow the
instructions given by the trailer
manufacturer.
After adjusting vehicle tire pressure
and connecting and disconnecting the
trailer, initialize the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) following
the instructions under chapter “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in
this section.
Field of Vision of External
Rearview Mirrors Law provisions require the field of
vision of external rearview mirrors to
include the rear trailer corners.
If vehicle external rearview mirrors
cannot cover the required field of
vision, it is possible to install additional
rearview mirrors sticking further out at
the sides.
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with information about
towing a trailer and about the
approved components available in the
"Genuine Accessories" range. Trailer Lights Law provisions require trailers to be
equipped with an electrical lighting
system that must include the following
lights:
• Turn signals;
• Position lights;
• Stop lights;
• Rear fog lights;
• Reverse lights;
• License plate lights;
• Side marker lights (for trailer width
over 6.8 ft/2.1 m).
The power input of the trailer lights
must not exceed the values in the
following list.
• Position lights, side marker lights and
license plate lights :6x5Wper side.
• Rear fog lights :2x21W
• Turn signals :2x21W
• Stop lights :4x21W
• Reverse lights :2x21W
Minimum detectable current of Trailer
Tow Module (TTM): 100mA. Trailer Wiring Harness
Vehicle trailer tongue includes a 4-pin
sealed connector powered at 12VDC
for connection of the corresponding
trailer wiring connector.
In addition to the electrical branches,
the vehicle electrical system can only
be connected to the supply cable for
an electric brake and to the cable for
an internal light for the trailer, not
exceeding 15W.
CAUTION!
Do not cut or splice wiring into the
vehicle wiring harness. Do not change
cable connections on connectors. TheDriving
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table below indicates the function and
section of wire corresponding to every
connector pin as shown in the figure.
If the hooking and/or the electrical
connection between vehicle and
trailer is faulty, the warning light and
the relevant message are displayed on
instrument cluster display (see
example in the figure). In these cases please contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer and avoid
using the vehicle with a trailer.
Removing the Access Cover Before fitting the trailer tongue, the
access cover on the bottom part of the
rear bumper must be removed.
The cover is engaged in the bumper.
• Release cover inner side from
bumper, using the tip of a tool or screwdriver at the points indicated
by the arrows.
• Slide cover downward to disengage
the two projecting elements
indicated in the figure from bumper.
• Store cover in the luggage
compartment.
Install the Trailer Tongue • Pull out the trailer tongue which is
housed in a bag positioned on the
right side of the trunk.Pin N. Function Wire section
(mm 2
)
1 Lights ground (Lights GND) 1.5
2 Position light, side marker lights and license
plate light 1
3 Left turn signal and stop light 1
4 Right turn signal and stop light 1 Driving
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