2019 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE climate control

3. “Controls ” softkey
Touch this soft-key to access the
features of some driver assistance
system (ADAS) that can be set up (if
equipped). Features can be selected
and adjusted or turned on/off by
touching the related soft-key (see
"MTC+ "Controls" Screen" in this
section).
4.
softkey
Touch this softkey to access
Applications / settings screen.
5. “Climate ” softkey
Touch this soft-key to access the air
conditioning settings. In this screen
the following controls are also
available: Heated Seats, Heated
Steering Wheel and Ventilated
Seats. See “Air Conditioning
Controls” in this section for further
details.
6. “Nav ” softkey
Touch this softkey to access the
Navigation feature. Refer to the
MTC+ instruction manual for
further details.
7. “Phone ” softkey
Touch this softkey to access the
MTC+ Phone feature that can be set
or monitored via MTC+. Touch one of these soft-key to access
the list of functions that users can set.
Touchscreen Display Warnings
CAUTION!
• Do NOT attach any object to the
touchscreen, doing so can result in
damage to the touchscreen.
• Do not press the screen with any
hard or sharp objects (pen, USB stick,
jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the
touchscreen surface.
• Do not spray any liquid or caustic
chemicals directly on the screen. Use
a clean and dry micro fiber lens
cleaning cloth in order to clean the
touchscreen.
• If necessary, use a lint-free cloth
dampened with a cleaning solution,
such as isopropyl alcohol, or an
isopropyl alcohol and water solution
ratio of 50:50. Be sure to follow the
solvent manufacturer’s precautions
and directions.
Switch OFF Touchscreen Backlight
If
the screen backlight becomes
annoying when driving, it is possible
to switch it off. Switch off the screen backlight by
touching “Screen OFF” softkey in the
“Controls” screen of MTC+ display.
Customizing the Main Menu
Bar The softkeys for the main functions of
the MTC+ system, indicated at the
bottom of the MTC+ display, can be Without ADAS
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Dashboard Compartment There are two glove box
compartments on the dashboard sides
to store small items or documents.
In the compartment below the climate
control panel, on the slider drawer
support can be housed the phone,
cards or small items. In this
compartment there are also the
multimedia ports (see “Interior
Features” in section “Understanding
the Vehicle” for further information).
WARNING!
Do not operate the vehicle with a
glove compartment lid in the open
position. Cellular phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic
devices should be stowed while
driving. Use of these devices while
driving could cause an accident due to
distraction.
CAUTION!
Do not place objects weighing over
22 lb (10 kg) in the glove box
compartment. Glove Box Driver Side To open the glove box on the driver
side, pull the handle as indicated.
The compartment is ca. 10-12 in (25-30
cm) deep and is lit by two courtesy
lights when open (the light
automatically switches off when the
compartment is closed). Glove Box Passenger Side To open the glove box on the
passenger side, pull the handle as
shown in the picture.
The compartment is divided into two
parts: in the lower part you can find
the Owner’s documentation, while in
the upper part you can fit small items.
The compartment is illuminated by a
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NOTE:
• If you do not enter all PIN digits, a
prompt will indicate that you should
do so.
• In case of an incoming call while
entering the PIN, the MTC+ system
will temporarily stop the release
function. As soon as the call is over,
the keypad screen will be displayed
again so that you can enter the PIN.
• When the next page shown in figure
appears, touch “OK”. Glove box is now locked and the MTC+
will go back to “Controls” page. In this
condition, system operation is reduced
and only “Climate”, “Controls” and
“Settings” features are active.
Deactivation Procedure
To unlock the glove box which it was
locked with PIN code, touch “Controls”
soft-key on the status bar and then
“Privacy Lock” soft-key to enter this
page.
• Touch the soft-key to deactivate the
feature (the figure shows "Glove Box
Mode" feature only). Unlock glove box by entering the lock
code as previously specified.
Glove Box Manual Unlock
If battery is dead, it is necessery to
manually unlock the actuator on the
LH side of the glove box in order to
open the glove box that has been
locked using the PIN code.
To perform this operation you need to
remove the lower dashboard moulding
to access the actuator unlocking cable.
Considering the complexity of this
operation, we recommend you to
contact an Authorized Maserati
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Analog Clock To adjust the analog clock located on
the center of the dashboard between
the air outlets, use the MTC+ System
(see “MTC+ Settings” in this section).
The time can be displayed also on the
MTC+ status bar and on the
instrument cluster display (see “MTC+
Settings” in this section).
Clock lighting works in the same way
as instrument and controls
backlighting (refer to “Lights” in
section “Understanding the Vehicle”). Air Conditioning Controls The vehicle is equipped with an
automatic dual-zone air conditioning
system that allows to adjust separately
the temperature and the airflow
distribution in the left and in the right
zone of the passenger compartment,
according to the requests of the driver
and the front passenger.
A humidity sensor, positioned on the
inner surface of the windshield, over
the rear view mirror, allows the A/C
system to prevent/eliminate fogging
of the windshield and side windows.
The best efficacy in preventing
fogging is obtained by selecting the
“AUTO” function, described later.
A dual zone solar sensor helps to
achieve the best comfort in presence
of solar radiation.
Upon request, the vehicle can be
equipped with an additional
automatic dual-zone air conditioning
system installed in the central console,
between the front seats. The
additional dual-zone module, can be
operated by the rear passengers (see
“Four-zone Climate Control
(optional)” in this chapter), by means
of the control panel at the end of
central console, but also by the front passengers using the soft-keys on
MTC+ display.
Dual Zone Climate Controls This system can be operated by using
the controls of the automatic climate
control panel on the dashboard, or
the softkeys on the MTC+ display
when “Climate” mode is selected.
In the "Climate" screen of the MTC+,
the front seats and steering wheel
comfort setting soft-keys may be
present (optional equipments).
The “OFF” state of the front seats
comfort setting is shown on their
soft-key.
Front seats and steering wheel
comfort setting soft-keys are present
even when the A/C is off (see "Front
Seats" and/or "Steering Wheel
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"Understanding the Vehicle" for
further details).
When the MTC+ System is in any mode
other than “Climate” (“Radio”,
“Media”, “Controls”, etc.) the driver
and passenger temperature settings
will be indicated on the upper part of
the display.
Description of Controls
All described functions can be set and
modified using the climate control
panel or the MTC+ display. To adjust driver and passenger side
temperature and fan speed, climate
control panel features rocker switches
that can be pushed up to increase
temperature/speed, or down to
decrease them. When MTC+ is in any
mode other than “Climate”, pressing
an air distribution or blower hard
control on the climate control panel a
small pop-up will appear for three
seconds above the “Climate” icon on
the main bar. 1. Climate control on/off
Once you enter the screen “Climate”,
touch the “ON” soft-key to switch the
climate control on/off. If the A/C
system has been turned off,
temperature values in the upper status
bar will be obscured in all MTC+
modes.
The “OFF” soft-key will illuminate
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NOTE:
The Air Conditioning System will not
function during Remote Start
operation if the climate control is left
in “OFF”.
2. A/C
Touch the A/C soft-key to change the
current air conditioning setting; the
soft-key illuminates when the A/C is
on. Operating this function will cause
the automatic feature to switch into
manual mode and the “AUTO” LED on
the buttons and MTC+ soft-key will
turn off.
3. Driver temperature control
Provides the driver with independent
temperature control. Push the blue
soft-key for cooler temperature.
Push the red
soft-key for warmer
temperature. The driver's temperature
setting will be displayed on the MTC+
between the soft-key
and . The
MTC+ display can also be used to
adjust the temperature by pressing
and sliding the bar towards soft-key
, to increase temperature, or
towards soft-keys
to decrease it.
During this phase, a small pop-up on
the side will show the corresponding
temperature. You can increase or
decrease the temperature using the rocker switch on the climate control
panel.
NOTE:
In “SYNC” mode, this control will also
automatically and simultaneously
adjust the passenger temperature.
4. Passenger temperature control
Provides the passenger with
independent temperature control.
Touch the
soft-key for cooler
temperature. Touch the
soft-key for
warmer temperature. The passenger's
temperature setting will be displayed
on the MTC+ screen between the
soft-keys
and . You can increase
or decrease the temperature using the
rocker switch on the climate control
panel.
NOTE:
Pressing the 4 button/soft-key while in
“SYNC” mode will automatically exit
“SYNC”.
5. Recirculation
Press to change the current setting,
the LED indicator on the button and
the relevant soft-key illuminates to
indicate which recirculation function is
activated. For further details, see paragraph “Dual zone Climate Control
Functions” in this chapter.
6. Blower control
Blower control is used to adjust the
amount of air forced through the
climate system. Eight levels of blower
speed can be selected. Adjusting the
blower will cause automatic mode to
switch to manual.
On the climate control panel, push the
rocker switch up to increase blower
speed. Push the rocker switch down to
decrease blower speed. Pushing down
the rocker switch when set blower is
at the first speed, causes the A/C
system shutdown (OFF condition).
On the MTC+ display, touch the small
icon of the blower to decrease the
speed, or the big icon to increase it.
Between the two icons, bars will
appear to show the number of the
corresponding selected speed.
The blower can also be activated/
regulated by touching the bars
between the two blower icons.
When the MTC+ is displayed in any
mode other than “Climate”, the
blower speed is indicated by the
bright segments in the climate icon.
7 - 8. AUTO
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the air flow rate and the air
distribution respectively on the driver
and on the passenger zone. Press
“AUTO” to switch the ATC between
manual and automatic mode. The LED
on the button and the “AUTO”
soft-key illuminates when the “AUTO”
function is activated. See “Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC)” in this
chapter for more information.
9. MAX defrosting/demisting
Press the
button or the MTC+
soft-key to switch the airflow setting
to the windshield and the front side
windows to get quick defrosting/
defogging. The LED on the button and
the MTC+ soft-key illuminates when
this feature is activated. Operating this
function will cause the ATC to switch
into manual mode: so the “AUTO” LED
on the button and the MTC+ soft-key
will turn off. With engine off, the
blower will run at minimum speed (1)
and can be increased manually: with
engine on, the blower speed will
gradually increase to the higher speed
(8). MAX defrosting/demisting shall
also involve REAR defrosting/demisting
function. If this function is turned off
the climate system will return to the
previous setting, switching on the A/C
(“A/C” LED on the button and the
MTC+ soft-key illuminated). 10. REAR defrosting/demisting
Press the
button or the MTC+
soft-key to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated outside
mirrors. The LED on the button and
the MTC+ soft-key will illuminate
when the rear window defroster and
the heated external mirrors are on.
The rear window defroster and the
heated external mirrors automatically
turn off after 10 minutes.
CAUTION!
Failure to observe the following
cautions may cause damage to the rear
windows defroster:
• Use care when washing the inside of
the rear window. Do not use abrasive
window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution,
wiping parallel to the heating
elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of
the window.
• Keep all objects inside the vehicle at
a safe distance from the window. 11. MAX A/C
By
pressing the “MAX A/C” button or
the MTC+ soft-key, the system
automatically switches to get the
maximum cold air flow in both zones.
12 - 13. Air flow distribution modes
The airflow distribution mode,
respectively on the driver and on the
passenger zone, can be adjusted so air
comes from the dashboard vents, vents
under the dashboard in direction of
the floor, vents under the front seats
and demist/defrost vents.
The MTC+ display contains the
relevant soft-keys used to set these
modes for each zone. The climate
control panel features a single button
for each zone: press it several times to
select and set the required airflow
distribution mode.
Available settings are as follows:
• “Floor” mode
Air for each zone comes from the
front vents, located under the
dashboard and under the front
seats. A small portion of the airflow
is directed through the
defrost/demist vents to prevent
windows fogging.
• “Dashboard” mode
Air flows for each zone from four
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two vents on the upper part of the
dashboard and two positioned at
the rear end of the central console.
Each of these vents can be singly
adjusted. The air grids or vanes of
the vents can be moved to adjust air
flow direction. A setting wheel,
placed near each vent, allows to
regulate or close the airflow.
• “Bi-Level” mode
Air for each zone comes from the
dashboard and central console
adjustable vents and the fixed floor
vents. A small portion of the airflow
is directed through the
defrost/demist vents to prevent
windows fogging.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed to let cooler
air come in the dashboard and rear
part of the central console vents and
warmer air from the floor vents.
• “Defrost” mode
Air for each zone comes from the
dashboard defrost/demist vents to
prevent windows fogging.
• “Mix” mode
Air for each zone comes from the
defrost/demist vent, the vent under
the dashboard and from floor vent. This mode is recommended for cold
climates, to improve comfort and
prevent windows fogging.
• “Hi-Level” mode
Air for each zone comes from the
dashboard defrost/demist vents and
from the dashboard adjustable
vents, the central console adjustable
vent and the fixed floor vent.
• “Tri-Level” mode
Air for each zone comes from all the
adjustable/fixed and defrost/demist
vents.
14. “SYNC” mode
Touch the “SYNC” soft-key on the
MTC+ to switch the Sync feature
on/off. The “SYNC” soft-key
illuminates when this feature is
selected. This function is used to
synchronise the passenger
temperature setting with the driver
temperature setting.
Changing the passenger temperature
setting while in “SYNC” will
automatically exit this feature.
15. “REAR” mode
This soft-key is present only if the
vehicle is equipped with the
additional dual-zone air conditioning
system for rear passengers. Touching "REAR" soft-key you enter
the screen where the settings
available for rear seat passengers are
displayed. For the description of these
controls, see paragraph "Four-Zone
Climate Controls (optional)" of this
chapter.
Dual Zone Climate Control
Functions Air Conditioning (A/C)
The “A/C” soft-key allows to manually
activate or deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the air
conditioning system is turned on, cool
dehumidified air will flow through the
vents into the cabin. For improved fuel
economy, touch the “A/C” soft-key to
turn off the air conditioning and
manually adjust the blower and
airflow mode settings.
When the “A/C” and “AUTO”
functions are switched off it is not
possible to have air at a lower
temperature than the outside.
Recirculation
and Air Quality
Sensor
When outside air contains smoke,
odours, or high humidity, or if rapid
cooling is desired, you may wish to
recirculate interior air by pressing the
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