• Disconnect the terminal clamp of the
positive jumper cable from the
remote positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required
to start your vehicle you should have
the battery and charging system
inspected at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer center.
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 known 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 Towing a Disabled Vehicle Proper towing or lifting equipment is
required to prevent damage to your
vehicle.
CAUTION!
Any improper maneuver and use of
unsuitable equipment for recovering
vehicle in an emergency from off road
location could seriously damage the
vehicle. Contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
Manual Release of
Transmission with Low Battery In order to push or tow the vehicle if
unable to shift the transmission out of
P (Park) (such as a discharged battery),
a manual park release is available. In
this case it is necessary to manually
release the shift lever and release the
parking brake if inserted (see
“Emergency Release of the Parking
Brake” in this section).
Follow the steps as indicated in
“Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position” in this section to
manually disengage the transmission. Vehicle Towing Conditions Maserati only allows vehicle towing
either on a flatbed or with all four
wheels off the ground.
Towing an RWD Vehicle
If flatbed equipment is not available,
and the transmission is still operable, a
RWD vehicle may be flat towed (with
all four wheels on the ground) under
the following conditions.
• The shift lever must be in N
(Neutral).
• The distance to be traveled must not
exceed 30 mi (50 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed
30 mph (50 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or
the RWD vehicle must be towed faster
than 30 mph (50 km/h) or farther than
30 mi (50 km) (for example on a
highway), tow with the rear driving
wheels off the ground and on a
platform of a rescue vehicle, or with
the rear wheels raised using a wheel
lift.
CAUTION!
If you have to tow the RWD vehicle
with 2 wheels raised, ensure that the
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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.
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).
NOTE:
Remote
battery terminals for starting
are located in the engine
compartment for jump-starting to be
used with an auxiliary battery or a
battery from another vehicle (see
“Auxiliary Jump-Start Procedure”
chapter in section “In an Emergency”).
To Disconnect the Battery The battery is located on the inner
right side of the trunk compartment.
To access the battery it is necessary to
lift the ground coverage of the trunk
compartment and remove the access
cover as indicated. 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 known 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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Older Children and Child
Restraints .................75
Tips on getting the most out of your
child restraint ..............76
Climate Control ............. .203
Clock, analog .............. .192
Console
Central Console Components ....95
Front Dome Console
Components ...............96
Instrument Panel on the Rear
Central Console ........... .106
Rear Console
Components/Features ....... .107
Controls Screen ............. .185
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive (ACC) . .257
Electronic Cruise Control (CC) . . .254
Cupholders ................ .132
Front Passengers Cupholders . . .132
Rear Passengers Cupholders . . .133
Dashboard Compartment ...... .200
Dashboard Components .........94
Defroster ...................50
Doors
Child Protection Door Lock
System ...................41
Doors Locking ..............39
Doors Manual Lock ...........39
Front Doors Components ......96
Lock/Unlock Door Flashlight ....34
Power Doors Locking/Unlocking . .40 Rear Doors Components .......98
Soft Door Close System ........41
Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with
Remote Key 1st Press .........34
Unlock the Doors, Fuel Filler Door
and Trunk .................34
Unlock the Vehicle ...........33
DPF System
DPF Filter Replacement ...... .340
“Drive Away Inhibit” strategy . . . .247
Drive Mode, controls ......... .234
Setting the Drive Mode ...... .234
Driving Conditions ........... .309
Before the Trip ............ .309
Driving at Night ........... .309
Driving in Fog ............ .310
Driving in the Mountains ..... .310
Driving in the Rain ......... .309
Driving on Snow or Ice ...... .311
Safe Driving .............. .309
DRL (Daytime Running Light) . . . .119
EDR (Event Data Recorder) .......73
Electronic Cruise Control
....... .254
Emergency ...................
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Hazard W arning Lights ...... .126
In the Event of an Accident . . . .315
Jump Starting ............ .322
Trunk Lid Emergency Release ....56
Engine
Engine Coolant Level Check . . . .337
Engine Oil Level Check ...... .340
Hood Operation .............57 Normal Starting of the Engine . .218
Use of the Engine .......... .252
Entry/Exit, lights on ............30
EPB (Electric Parking Brake) ..... .243
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) . .248
Filters
A/C System Air Filter
Replacement ............. .342
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .342
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) . .268
Fuel
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . .306
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release ................. .308
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs ...... .332
Fuel Consumption ......... .374
Fuel Filter Service .......... .340
Fuel Requirements ......... .304
Fuel System Warnings ....... .306
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . .305
Low Fuel Indicator ......... .173
Materials Added to Fuel ..... .306
MMT in Gasoline .......... .305
Reformulated Gasoline ...... .305
Fuses .................... .348
Fuses Position ............ .349
Fuses Replacement ......... .348
Glove Box Feature Lock (Passenger
Side) ................... .201Index
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Handholds and Cloth Hooks ..... .136
Hazard Warning Flashers ....... .315
Head Restraints ...............98
Highway Assist - HAS ......... .284
HomeLink ................. .143
Security ................. .146
Troubleshooting Tips ........ .146
Using HomeLink ........... .146
Hood
Hood Operation .............57
Trunk Lid and Hood Ajar
Indicators .................57
HSA (Hill Start Assist) ......... .250
Identification Labels ............19
Illuminated Entry/Exit ...........30
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) .........26
Indicator Lights
Air Bag Warning Light .........90
TFT Display: Menus and Settings .157
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights of Set Modes/Functions. . .170
Warning and Indicator Lights on
Analog Instrument ......... .153
Infotainment System
Main Menu Bar on MTC+
Display ................. .178
Manual Controls and Devices . . .177
Personalized the Main Menu Bar.179
Instrument Cluster ........... .152
Interior Components ...........94
Interior Maintenance and Care. . . .363
Interiors Features ............ .130 iPad Holder ................ .137
iPod Connection ............. .135
Jump Start Procedure ......... .324
KeyFob ....................25
Key Fob Battery Replacement ....35
Preventing Inadvertent Locking of
key fob RKE Transmitter Inside the
Vehicle ...................43
Replacement ...............27
Requiring and setting Additional
Key Fobs ..................34
Unlock the Vehicle with Key fob . .33
Keys .......................24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . .271
Level Checks ............... .337
Adding Washer Fluid ........ .339
Brake Fluid Level Check ...... .338
Engine Coolant Level Check . . . .337
Engine Oil Level Check ....... .337
Fluid Level Check for Coolant
Transmission System ........ .341
Transmission Oil Check ....... .341
Lights
.................... .116
Automatic
Headlights ....... .118
Automatic
High Beam ....... .119
Bulb Replacement .......... .355
Cargo Lamps ............. .126
Dome Lights .............. .125
DRL, Daytime Running Lights . . .119
Fog Lights ............... .121 Full-LED Headlight with Cornering
Function ................ .119
Headlight Time Delay ....... .118
High Beam and Flashing ..... .122
Interior Lights ............. .123
Light Switch .............. .116
Multifunction Lever ......... .121
Turn Signals .............. .121
Loading the Vehicle
Loading with Rear Seatback . . . .140
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .139
Main- and Submenu .......... .158
Maintenance ..................5
A/C System Maintenance ..... .357
Air Bag System Maintenance ....72
Bodywork Maintenance and
Care ................... .360
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs ...... .332
Interior Maintenance and Care . .363
Maintenance Procedures ..... .334
Periodic Maintenance ....... .331
Scheduled Maintenance Service .328
Scheduled Service Plan ....... .329
Wheels Maintenance ........ .358
Map Pockets ............... .136
Maserati Roadside Assistance
Program ...................16
Messages on Main Display Area . . .157
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .153
Mirrors ................... .113
External Mirrors ........... .113Index
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