• Clean and protect polished metal
parts with special products available
on the market.
• Cover the vehicle with a long cloth
in breathable fabric (available from
an Authorized Maserati Dealer ). Do
not use thick plastic sheets, which do
not allow the humidity on the
vehicle surface to evaporate.
• Inflate the tires up to a pressure
which must be 14.5 psi (1 bar) higher
than the normally prescribed one,
and check it at regular intervals.
NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with any information
about the available “Indoor and
Outdoor Car Covers”, available in the
“Genuine Accessories” range.
WARNING!
The tire pressure must be brought
back to the prescribed value before
reusing the vehicle (see “Tire Inflation
Pressure” in section “Features and
Specifications”). Restarting the Vehicle Before restarting the vehicle after a
long period of inactivity, we
recommend that you carry out the
following operations.
• Check the tires for pressure and for
any damages, cuts or cracks. If this is
the case, have them replaced.
• Do not dry-rub the external surface
of the vehicle: use a damp cloth.
• Visually inspect if there are any fluid
leaks (oil, brake and clutch fluid,
engine coolant etc.).
• Have the engine oil and filter
replaced.
• Check the fluid levels in the brake
system, as well as the engine coolant
level.
• Check the air filters and have them
replaced if necessary.
• Reconnect the battery after checking
the charge status (refer to
“Maintenance-Free Battery” in this
section) and perform the initializing
procedure if applicable. You can
consult the paragraph “Battery
Reconnection” in this chapter for
further information on this subject. • With the transmission in N (Neutral),
let the engine idle for several
minutes.
WARNING!
The engine idle must be performed
outdoors. Exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide which is strongly
toxic and potentially lethal.
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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Battery Statement Battery Statement Status of
Charge To avoid problems with ignition and/or
the electrical system in general when
you are driving, the battery charge
status is constantly maintained and
guaranteed by the vehicle's recharge
circuit; the main component of which
is the alternator. This circuit is only
able to supply voltage to the battery
when the vehicle is traveling.
The warning light
on the
instrument cluster, will indicate any
malfunctions in the recharge circuit or
an insufficient battery charge status
(example in figure).
The vehicle contains advanced
electronic systems, such as, for
example, the alarm system and various
electronic control modules, which consume power even when the
ignition switch is in the OFF position
and the vehicle is not being used.
Therefore, it is fundamental that the
battery is properly charged to ensure
that the engine starts properly and
that all the electrical/electronic systems
in the vehicle work efficiently.
Maintaining Battery Charge If you perform short daily trips
(approximately 10 miles/16 km), which
correspond to an annual total of 4000
miles/6000 km, or when the vehicle is
not going to be used for one week or
more, Maserati recommends
connecting the vehicle to a battery
charger, to save you the trouble of
having to recharge the battery. The
battery charger will keep the battery
charged properly and at the correct
voltage levels required by the systems
and devices in the vehicle.
Before using and/or connecting the
battery charger, carefully follow the
instructions provided.
If you do not use a battery charger to
prevent the battery from going dead
when you are not going to use the
vehicle for long periods of time, you
need to check and recharge the
battery at least once every three
weeks. Make this check if you perform short daily trips (approximately 10
miles/16 km) which correspond to an
annual total of 4000 miles/6000 km.
Please note that allowing the battery
to go dead repeatedly can cause
premature wear on the internal cells
and greatly reduce their life, leading
to problems with the ignition system
and other electrical/electronic systems.
The Authorized Maserati Dealer is
available to advise you on how to
recharge your battery correctly and
give you useful information on battery
care and maintenance.
NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with any information
about the Maserati approved “Battery
Charger and Conditioner”, available in
the “Genuine Accessories” range.
WARNING!
The process of charging or recharging
the battery produces hydrogen, a
dangerous gas that can explode and
cause serious injuries. When charging
or recharging the battery, follow the
recommended precautions at all times:
• always charge or recharge the
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Parts to be refilled Quantity Product Specifications
CAUTION!
For each oil refilling and/or replacement, please contact an Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Air conditioning system dual-zone: 24 oz +/-0.7 oz
680 g +/-20 g
four-zone: 30.7 oz +/-0.7 oz
870 g +/-20 g Coolant: r134a.
(1) In countries where it is not available, recommended oil “PENNZOIL Platinum 5W-40”.
(2) In countries where it is not available, recommended oil “PENNZOIL Platinum 10W-60”.
(3) No change and/or topping up expected in scheduled maintenance.
CAUTION!
To guarantee vehicle’s integrity and maintain performance level always use genuine parts approved and recommended by
Maserati.
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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Suspension Double-wishbone independent front suspension.
Multilink independent rear suspension.
Skyhook active suspensions with electronic controlled dampening.
Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, axis parallel type.
Turning Circle = 13.5 yd (12.4 m)
No. of steering wheel turns = 1.37 (to the left and right).
Wheels NOTE:
• Maserati recommends Maserati Genuine Tires marked with “MGT” logo specifically designed for its models.
• In order to maintain high performance and safety level, Maserati recommends to use tires equivalent to the original
size.
WARNING!
• The maximum speed reachable with the tires is indicated by the tire manufacturer. Always comply with the regulations
in force in the Country you are driving in.
• Never exceed the maximum speed indicated for the tires: failure to respect the max. speed may damage these tires.
Danger: risk of accident!
Allowed tires size with
standard wheel rims Quattroporte GTS:
All versions Quattroporte S - Quattroporte
SQ4:
Basic version Quattroporte S -
Quattroporte SQ4:
GranLusso - GranSport
Light alloy rims 20” x 8,5J (front)
20” x 10,5J (rear) 19” x 8,5J (front)
19” x 10J (rear) 20” x 8,5J (front)
20” x 10,5J (rear)
- Front tires 245/40 ZR 20 99Y XL 245/45 ZR 19 98Y 245/40 ZR 20 99Y XL
- Rear tires 285/35 ZR 20 100Y 275/40 ZR 19 101Y 285/35 ZR 20 100Y Features and Specifications
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Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure value under the following loading conditions listed in the table below:
• PLC (Partial Loading Condition): considering 2 passengers + luggage.
• FLC (Full Loading Condition): considering 4 or 5 passengers + luggage.
(°) Speed driving higher than
124 mph (200 km/h)
Load PLC FLC PLC - FLC
Wheel Front and rear Front and rear Front and rear
Pressure 220 kPa – 32 PSI (2.2 bar) 260 kPa – 38 PSI (2.6 bar) 260 kPa – 38 PSI (2.6 bar)
Spare tire pressure 350 kPa – 51 PSI (3.5 bar)
(°) Not for winter and all-season tires.
NOTE:
• The pressure values indicated in the table are also reported on the driver-side door pillar information label.
• For more information about the pressure check methods, see “Tires – General Information” in section “Driving”.
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions.
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire overheating and failure.
• Over-inflation reduces a tire's ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that
results in tire failure.
• Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
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Abbreviations .................9
Accessories
Aftermarket Parts and Accessories
Statement .................13
Active Blind Spot Assist - ABSA . . . .281
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .257
Activation/Deactivation ...... .260
Display Warnings and
Maintenance ............. .265
Precautions while Driving with
ACC ................... .266
Setting the Following Distance . .262
Setting the Speed .......... .261
Airbag.....................66
Advanced Front Air Bag
Properties .................67
Air Bag Deployment Result .....72
Air Bag Deployment Sensors and
Controls ..................15
Air Bag System Components .....67
Front Air Bag Inflator Units .....71
Passenger Air bag Labels .......20
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) .....................66
Supplemental Seat-mounted Side
Air Bags (SAB) ..............69
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtain (SABIC) ..............69
Transport of persons with
disability ..................73
Air Conditioning (A/C) System . . . .203
A/C Distribution ........... .147 Air Conditioning System (A/C System)
Four-zone Controls ......... .209
Alarm, Vehicle Security ..........28
ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) . .64
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and
Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD) ................... .249
Assistance ...................11
Assistance, if you need ..........11
ATC (Automatic Temperature
Control) ................. .209
Audio Controls .............. .183
Audio Controls on Central
Console ................. .183
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . .183
Audio, setting .............. .197
Audio System ............... .184
Automatic Transmission
Manual Release of Transmission .325
AUX, USB and SD Memory Card
Ports .................... .134
AWD
All-Wheel Drive, drive mode . . . .233
BAS (Brake Assist System) ...... .250
Battery ................... .344
Battery Recharge .......... .347
Battery Remote Posts Position. . .323
Maintaining Battery Charge . . . .366
To Disconnect the Battery .... .344
To Reconnect the Battery
..... .345
Blind
Spot Alert .............
.276
BSA System .............. .276 RCP - Rear Cross Path ........ .279
Bluetooth, Customer settings .... .198
Bodywork Maintenance and Care . .360
Pre-Short Drop Function ..... .362
Protection from Atmospheric
Agents ................. .360
Useful Advice to Keep the Bodywork
in Good Condition ......... .360
Brakes
Brake and Stability Control System
(ESC) ................... .248
Brake Overheating ......... .252
Brake System ............. .248
Manual Release of Parking
Brake .................. .321
Parking Brake ............. .243
Using the Brakes ........... .251
Capacity/Refillings ........... .370
Cargo Area ................ .139
Loading with Rear Seatbacks Folded
Down .................. .140
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .139
Child Restraint Systems ..........74
Children too large for Booster
Seats .....................75
Infants and Child Restraints .....74
Installing Child Restraint Systems
using the Vehicle Seat Belt equipped
with ALR ..................76
Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children (LATCH) ............77Index
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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 ...................
5
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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