
NOTE:
• Each time the adaptive headlight
system is turned on, the headlights
will perform a self-regulation cycle.
• All AFS features are available only if
the vehicle is moving forward.
• “Adaptive Front Light” function can
be turned on or off using the MTC+
System, refer to “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instrument and
Controls” for further information. “Full-LED” Headlight with AFS
(optional) These headlights combines the
“Full-LED” technology to the AFS
(Advanced Frontlighting System)
adaptive features, using a
forward-facing camera located on the
windshield behind the internal
rear-view mirror.
“Full-LED” Technology
This technology allows having
headlights with a simpler construction
and a more compact size compared to
those equipped with traditional or
Xenon light bulbs.
Other advantages are:
• a clearer light beam, with a cool
white tone that allows a better
perception of the contrasts thus
making the night vision more
efficient and less tiring;
• a longer duration equivalent at least
to that of the vehicle;
• a reduced current consumption. These features positively affect some
vehicle management economy aspects
by eliminating/reducing the light bulb
replacements and the fuel
consumption.
AFS Features
The system is able to process signals of
onboard systems and subsequently
start up five strategic steps in the
following situations:
• “motorway beam”;
• “country beam”;
• “town beam”;
• “adverse weather beam”;
• “tourist beam” (for example in
countries with circulation on the
opposite side). In this case this
function must be activated via the
menu of MTC+ (refer to “MTC+
Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”).
The advantages offered by the AFS
system are perceived especially in case
of bad weather, fog and/or insufficient
road indications providing broader
illumination of the side zones, which
are normally left in the dark, and for
motorway driving.
This surely increases driving safety as it
offers less eye stress and increased
orientation for the driver and betterLighting Light flux
(A) Low beam 75 lux 1200 lm
High beam 130 lux 1600 lm
(B) Motorway 120 lux (Driver Side)
140 lux (Passenger Side) 1200 lm
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detection of other persons on the
road sides (pedestrians, bicycle riders
and motorcycle drivers). Furthermore,
the headlamps are suitable to prevent
glare, providing optimal lighting
when driving the car in a country with
circulation on the opposite side.
The table shows the light values (lux)
and the light flux (lumen) of AFS
headlights.
NOTE:
The values reported in the table may
change depending on the destination
market of the car. The system assures better visibility of
the road surface when driving in a
curve, steering, or in the event of road
deviations, optimizing vertical light
distribution according to the current
drive path.
The increased lateral illumination is
gained through a fixed bending light
or a cornering light (depending on the
market) elaborating information
about the steering angle, the vehicle
speed and the turn indicator.
The improved vertical illumination, in
case of fast acceleration and/or fast
deceleration, will assure the deeper
illuminated distance from the vehicle,
through a dynamical adaptation of
headlight vertical attitude. NOTE:
• Each time the adaptive headlight
system is turned on, the headlights
adjustment will perform a
self-regulation cycle.
• All AFS features are available only if
the vehicle is moving forward.
• “Adaptive Front Light” function can
be turned on or off using the MTC+
System, refer to “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instrument and
Controls” for further information.
AFS System Failure
In the event of AFS system unvailable,
the related warning light and message
will light up on the TFT display. Take
your vehicle to the nearest Center of
the Authorized Maserati Delaer as
soon as possible to check the system.Lighting (at 27 yd/25 m) Light flux
Low beam 55 lux 765 lm
Low beam (low speed) 43 lux 600 lm
Low beam (high speed) 58 lux 800 lm
Low beam (wet road) 42 lux 790 lm
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NOTE:
• The function is enabled only if the
brightness sensor detects the right
lighting conditions and them switch
to low beam on.
• Broken, muddy, or obstructed
headlights and taillights of vehicles
in the field of view will cause
headlights to remain on longer
(closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt,
film, and other obstructions on the
windshield or camera lens will cause
the system to function improperly.
Automatic High Beam Failure
In the event of an automatic high
beam system failure, the related
amber warning light will light up on
the TFT display.
Take your vehicle to the nearest
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as
possible avoiding to use this system. High Beam with “Glare Free”
Feature (for “Full-LED”
headlight with AFS) The "Glare Free" feature associated
with "Full-LED" headlamps assists the
driver during traveling on an off-city
road with not sufficient environmental
illumination allowing the high beam
use also with other traffic participants
without glaring disturbance.
The no glaring effect is obtained
through matrixes of LED that are
dynamically switched on and off in
order to create a shadow zone in
correspondence of each other traffic
participants lights (motor vehicles and
bicycles, as well), according to the
information about other vehicles’
lights coming from the forward-facing
digital camera located on the
windshield , behind the internal
rear-view mirror.
The no glaring system is a
multi-shadow system, since it’s able to
create up to four light tunnels
simultaneously , each tunnel zone is as
large as the obstacle that should not
be glared.
The figure represents an example of
the car that is travelling in the
following scenarios: 1. two vehicles ahead in the same
direction;
2. another vehicle that is
overtaking;
3. another vehicle proceeding in the
opposite direction.
The system is able to detect and react
to an oncoming vehicle starting from
a distance of about 400 yd (400 m), in
a couple of seconds. Instead, in case of
the preceding vehicles, the system is
able to detect and react in few
seconds starting from a distance of
about 100 yd (100 m).
Activation Mode
The digital camera is the same used
for the automatic high beam, and like
automatic high beam also for "Glare
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Fog Lights NOTE:
The front fog lights can only be
switched on if the position lights
are switched on. It is possible to
turn on the rear fog lights only if the
low beam lights
or the front fog
lights are on.
The front and rear fog lights switch is
built into the light switch.
The front and rear fog lights turn on
and off in the following order:
• press the lights switch once to turn
on the front fog lights;
• press the lights switch a second time
to turn on the rear fog lights (front
fog lights will stay on);
• from this condition, press the lights
switch again to turn off the rear fog
lights (front fog lights will stay on);
• press the lights switch again to turn
off the front fog lights. Turning the lights switch off (position
“0”) will also deactivate the front and
rear fog lights.
NOTE:
You can also activate the front fog
lights by pressing the lights switch
once when in
position and
ignition device in RUN position.
The green indicator light
in the
instrument cluster display illuminates
when the front fog lights are turned
on. The amber indicator light
inside
the tachometer of the instrument
cluster illuminates when the rear fog
lights are turned on.
NOTE:
After a key-off/key-on cycle, the front
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Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the
operation of the turn signals,
headlight beam selection and
overtaking lights, wipers and washers
acting on the windshield and on the
liftgate (for this content see the
chapter “Wipers and Washers” of this
section).
The multifunction lever is fitted on the
left side of the steering column.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever all the
way up or down until the stop
triggers.
The left or right arrow on the
speedometer and tachometer
instrument cluster respectively, flashes
to show proper operation of the front
and rear turn signal lights. To activate lane change function, tap
the lever up or down once, without
moving beyond the detent. The turn
signals (right or left) will flash three
times then automatically turn off.
This function is useful when
overtaking or changing lanes. NOTE:
• If either light remains on and does
not flash, or flashes at a fast rate,
check for a defective outside light. If
an indicator on the instrument
cluster fails while moving the lever,
then the turn indicator is probably
defective.
• The message that a turn signal is on
will appear in the instrument cluster
and a continuous chime will sound if
the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile
(1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
High Beams and Flashing
To switch on the high beams with the
light switch in headlamp
or
“AUTO” position, shift the
multifunction lever onward.
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By pulling the lever backward (toward
the steering wheel) you switch off the
high beams and switch on the low
beams.
You can signal another vehicle with
your headlights by lightly pulling the
multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beams headlights
until the lever is released.
Flashing occurs also with lights off
(lights switch in position “0”) if the
ignition switch is RUN position. CAUTION!
The high beams can only be switched
on manually by pushing the
multifunction lever forward.
WARNING!
If the high beams are activated, they
will turn on automatically every time
the low beams are switched on either
manually or automatically. We
recommend therefore that you switch
them off when they are no longer
necessary and every time the twilight
sensor deactivates the external lights.
Interior Lights The interior and external approach
lights turn on and off when
entering/exiting the vehicle (see
“Illuminated Entry/Exit” in section
“Before Starting” for further
information).
To protect the battery, the interior
lights will turn off automatically 10
minutes after the ignition switch has
been shifted to OFF . This occurs if the
interior lights were turned on
manually or by opening a door. The
glove box light, on the dashboard, shares the same characteristics
excepting the trunk and liftgate lights.
The brightness of the interior lights
(ambient lighting and backlighting of
controls and instruments) can be
adjusted by means of the buttons on
steering wheel right-hand side, enter
“Vehicle settings” menu and select
“Interior Lighting” sub-menu. To
adjust the backlighting, the vehicle
must be running and the light switch
must be in
position.
Press and release the switch (
)to
visualize the available parameters:
• “Backlighting” (example shown in
figure).
• “Ambient Lighting”.
Use arrow
or to scroll the list of
parameters that can be adjusted and
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A check mark will remain next to the
previously-selected item until a new
selection is made.
Press and release the switch (
)to
select the option. A selection notice
pops up for 2 seconds and then the
display reverts to the last modified
parameter.
The dimmable lights are the following:
• instrument cluster dials and display;
• dome light (front/rear); • LED in correspondence of the
internal door handle;
• doors and steering wheel backlight
controls LED;
• front footrest light;
• front seats night lighting.
Automatic Headlights Leveling A correct headlights leveling is crucial
for the safety of the vehicle’s
occupants and of people in the street.
Moreover it is included in the road
regulation law.
In order to obtain the best visibility
conditions while driving with
headlights on, the headlight beam
must be properly leveled, under any
vehicle load condition.
The vehicle is equipped with a system
that automatically adjusts headlight
leveling according to ground clearance
and vehicle load conditions. Dome Lights The dome lights integrated into the
front dome console, include a central
and two reading lights.
The central light automatically turns
on when one of the doors is opened
and turns off when the door is closed
(timed switching off). The light may be
switched on manually by pressing the
central button.
The reading lights are controlled by
the respective side buttons.
If they are turned on by pressing the
button, both central and reading lights
will stay on for about 10 minutes after
turning the engine off, and will then
turn off gradually.
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facilitate the use of the transmission
lever and the central console.
If one or more doors are opened, the
front and rear dome lights will turn on
for 27 seconds. If the door is closed
before this time, the lights will dim
and subsequently switch off after
about 3 seconds.
NOTE:
The dome lights will also turn on by
pressing the
or button for
centralized doors unlock and lock on
the key fob RKE transmitter. See
“Illuminated Entry/Exit” section
“Before Starting” for further
information.
In the event of a collision causing
automatic interruption of fuel supply,
the dome lights switch on
automatically and remain lit for
approx. 15 minutes. NOTE:
The controls of the sunroof and the
HomeLink and the button to switch
off Park Assist system can be found on
the front dome console.
A light is available on the roof, under
the sun visors; it turns on when user
moves the courtesy mirror cover,
which is built in the back of sun visor.
Apart the lights on the front dome
console, there is a light with relevant
on/off switch located next to the
passenger handholds for the external
rear seats. These lights will operate
only when the ignition device is in the
ACC or RUN position. Button to Switch off Passenger
Compartment Lights
In addition to specific switches to turn
on and off the front and rear side
dome lights as previously described,
on the front console there is a button
that allows to turn off and on all these
lights.
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