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the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated
could cause irritation due to the
increased surface temperature of the
seat.
The buttons on the panel with the
resistance
icon activate the heating on
one or both seats.
• Push the button once to select the
highest heating level. The two LED
beside of the icon will illuminate.
• Push the same button a second time
to select the lowest level. Only the
lower LED remains illuminate.
• Push the same button a third time to
shut the heating elements OFF. The
LED will turn off.
NOTE:
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat
will be felt within two to five
minutes. • The engine must be running for the
heated seats to operate.
By selecting the HI-level setting, the
heater will provide a boosted heat
level during the first four minutes of
operation. Then, the heat output will
drop to the normal HI-level.
By setting the HI-level, the system will
automatically switch to LO-level after
a maximum of 60 minutes of
continuous operation. The LO-level
setting will turn off automatically
after a maximum of approximately 45
minutes.
“Comfort Luxury” Rear
Seats (if equipped) This vehicle can be equipped with two
rear seats endowed with ventilation
and a heating power regulation
system. The seats are equipped with
adjustable head restraint: see the
instructions in the chapter “Head
Restraints” in this section. In this
version, the center rear seat is
occupied by a central console with
several features, a compartment and a
small instrument panel to control rear
seats, four-zones air conditioning (if
equipped) and the sunshade on the
rear window.
A reclining shelf positioned centrally
between both back rests enables to
access power outlets and USB port.
Beside the heating regulation system
designed for a better comfort at high
external temperatures, as described in
the previous paragraph, the rear seats
can be ventilated as well. The seat
cushion and seatback are equipped
with small fans drawing air from the
seat surface through fine perforations
in the seat cover to help keep the
occupant bodies cooler in case of high
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“Key-On Display” and “Key-Off
Display” items allow user to set display
during vehicle key-on and off.
“Key-On Display” is normally set to
“On”. When entering the vehicle, after
the welcome screen, the display will
show the information concerning
engine starting sequence. While if it is
set to “Off” (example shown in
figure), the display will show the
information displayed before last
vehicle key-off.
When engine is started and ignition
device is pressed to stop it, it is
possible to set “Key-Off Display” to
obtain the following display settings:
• On: Trip Summary screen (Trip B is
reset after each key-on/key-off cycle);
• Off: screen with Maserati logo and
trident. The “Defaults” item of “Screen Setup”
submenu allows restoring Maserati
factory settings.
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights of Set Modes/Functions Display sections indicated in the figure
show warning/indicator lights
concerning all selected driving
functions and all set functions/systems.
The relevant messages will be
indicated within the main area for five
seconds, unless otherwise specified.
Fault messages will be stored under
“Stored messages”.
Charging System Warning Light
This warning light shows the
status of the electrical
charging system. If the light
stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle's
non-essential electrical devices or
increase engine speed (if at idle). If the
charging system warning light remains
on, it means that the vehicle is
experiencing a problem with the
charging system. IMMEDIATELY
contact an Authorized Maserati Dealer
to have the vehicle serviced.
If jump starting is required, refer to
“Jump Start Procedures” in section “In
an Emergency”. Transmission Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light and the
related message indicate that
the transmission fluid
temperature is rising.
If this warning light turns on, safely
pull over and stop the vehicle.
Then, shift the transmission into P
(Park) and run the engine at idle until
the temperature drops and the light
switches off. If the problem persists,
contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer .
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the
transmission temperature warning
light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or failure.
Engine Temperature Warning Light
This
warning light
notifies
when the engine is
overheated. If the
temperature reaches critical
levels and the gauge displayed in
sector 12 turns red, this warning light
under the engine temperature gauge
indicator will illuminate in red color
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reaching the set threshold an acoustic
signal will be heard.
If the warning light switches on while
driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it
off. Also, shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) and idle the vehicle. If the
temperature does not return to
normal, immediately turn the engine
off and contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer . Check “Engine Overheating” in
section “In an Emergency” for more
information.
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Under normal conditions, the
warning light illuminates
when the ignition device is
turned to RUN and goes off as
soon as the engine is started.
If the warning light stays or turns on
while driving, the engine oil pressure is too low. The warning light is
combined with a displayed message
and an acoustic signal that will last 4
minutes. In this case, turn the engine
off immediately and carry out the
necessary checks.
Do not operate the vehicle until the
problem has been corrected. This light
does not indicate the oil level. The
engine oil level must be checked with
the dipstick located under the hood
(see “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care”).
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Engine Oil Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that the
engine oil is overheated. The
warning light is combined
with the related displayed
message. In this case, drive carefully
until the temperature drops back to
normal level and the light warning
light turns off.
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This warning light and the
related displayed message,
indicate a low engine oil level.
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steering wheel, or through the button
on the central console or through the
relevant soft-key of the MTC+. See
chapter “Automatic Start&Stop
System” of section “Driving” for
further information.
Start&Stop Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
when there is a failure in the
Start&Stop system. Switch the
engine on or off using the
normal procedure with the ignition
device START/STOP and have the
vehicle checked at an Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
Scheduled Maintenance (Service)
Indicator
This indicator illuminates and
a message flashes on the
display for approximately 5
seconds after an acoustic
signal to indicate that the next
scheduled maintenance is due or is
already overdue.
Unless reset, the message will continue
to display each time you cycle the
ignition to the RUN position.
To turn off the message temporarily,
press and release the
button on the
steering wheel. To reset the service
indicator system, please visit an
Authorized Maserati Dealer . ADAS Status Indicators (if equipped)
When you are not viewing the
“Drive Assist” page, the
indicators at the top left-hand
side of the display indicate
status of individual ADAS system or
the combination of them (see
examples).
For further details, refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control -
ACC”, “Lane Keeping Assist -
LKA” and “Highway Assist - HAS” in
section “Driving”.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off
(if equipped)
This warning light informs the
driver that Forward Collision
Warning (FCW) is disabled.
This might occur when front
sensor and/or the ACC/FCW system
sensors are malfunctioning and need
cleaning or servicing and when
ACC/FCW system is not available due
to a system error (for further details,
refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control –
ACC” in section “Driving”). This
warning light will light even when the
activation of another driver assistance
feature or drive mode (such as “
-ESC
OFF”) disables the FCW. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Fault
(if equipped)
This warning light informs that
FCW is in fault state. If this
light occurs together with
other specific messages, take
your vehicle to an Authorized Maserati
Dealer for service. It is nevertheless
possible to drive the vehicle without
using this function (for further details,
refer to “Forward Collision Warning -
FCW” in section “Driving”).
AWD Failure Warning Light (on AWD
version only)
This warning light turns on to
indicate a fault of the AWD
system otherwise a fault or
overheating due to excessive
wheel spin. Contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible,
and avoid using the vehicle in heavy
duty conditions.
Set Passive Speed Limit
This indicator light indicates
the passive speed limit set via
the controls on the RH side of
the steering wheel (for further
details, refer to “TFT Display: Menus
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NOTE:
The gearshift indicator will only work
when the transmission is set in M +/-
(Manual) mode.
Transmission Malfunction and
Overheating Conditions Transmission Emergency Control
Transmission function is electronically
monitored to detect abnormal
conditions. If a condition that could
result in transmission damage is
detected, “Transmission Limp Home
Mode” will be activated. In this
situation, the transmission may
operate only in certain gears, or may
not shift at all. In some situations, the
transmission system may not
re-engage if the engine is turned off
and restarted.
A message in the instrument cluster
will inform the driver about the more
serious transmission conditions, and
indicate what actions may be
necessary.
Transmission Oil Overtemperature
If the transmission oil temperature
exceeds the operating limit, the red
warning light
illuminates on the
instrument cluster. In this case, slow down until
temperature returns to normal level
(the light will turn off).
If this is not sufficient, we recommend
to stop the vehicle, shift the lever to
position P (Park) or N (Neutral) and
keep the engine idle until the
temperature red warning light
turns off and the message
disappears from the display. Resume
driving without demanding high
engine performance. If the red
warning light
and the related
message turns on again, it is advisable
to stop the vehicle, turn off the engine
and wait for the engine/transmission
assembly to fully cool down.
If the instrument cluster message
indicates that the transmission may
not re-engage after engine shutdown,
perform the following procedure
preferably at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer . In the event of a momentary problem,
the transmission can be reset to regain
all forward gears by performing the
following steps.
• Stop the vehicle.
• Shift the transmission into P (Park), if
possible.
• Turn the engine off.
• Wait approximately 30 seconds.
• Restart the engine.
• Shift the transmission into D (Drive)
and then into the desired gear
range. If the problem is no longer
detected, the transmission will return
to normal operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset,
we recommend that you visit an
Authorized Maserati Dealer at your
earliest possible convenience, which
has diagnostic equipment to
determine if the problem could recur.
Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position
See chapter “Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park) Position” in section
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD
version only) The active on-demand All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) system provides available
optimum traction for a wide variety of
road surface and driving conditions.
The system minimizes wheel slip by
automatically redirecting torque to
the front and rear wheels as necessary.
To maximise fuel economy, the AWD
system automatically disangages
torque distribution on front axle when
road and environmental conditions
are such that wheel slip is unlikely to
occur. When specific road and
environmental conditions require
increased levels of road traction, the
AWD system automatically distributes
the torque between front and rear
axle in order to grant the best driving
experience. Torque distribution is
displayed on the TFT in the “Drive
Mode” main menu. Refer to
paragraph “TFT Display: Menus and
Settings” in chapter “Instrument
Cluster” of section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls” for further
information. WARNING!
There may be a slight delay for AWD
engagement after a wheel slip
condition occurs.
NOTE:
If the A
WD system service warning
light and message appears after
engine start up, or during driving, it
means that the AWD system is not
functioning properly or is in recovery
mode due to overheating caused by
the excessive wheel spin. In this
condition the vehicle can continue
driving but only rear wheel drive is
working. If the warning light and
message is often activated, it is
recommended to have the vehicle
serviced at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer . Driving
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• In case of repetitive requests to reset
the EPB through the messages shown
on the TFT display, please contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Failure Indication In the event of electric parking brake
system failure, the warning light
on the display will light up and the
related message will show for 5
seconds.
WARNING!
In the event of an EPB failure, take
your vehicle to the nearest Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible.
Initialize the EPB System after
Re-connecting
the vehicle battery After the detachment and the
subsequent connection of the battery,
on the instrument cluster display the
warning light
light up.
To initialize the EPB system lift, release
and lift again the lever located behind
the shift lever.
Emergency Disengagement
In case of brake lock with complete
electrical system failure, it is necessary
to force the electric actuator on the
rear calipers (see “Emergency Release
of the Parking Brake” chapter in
section “In an Emergency”).
EPB Operation with
Overheated Brakes Driving on mountain roads with steep
slopes or a sports use of the vehicle
could overheat the brake system
components. In these conditions,
parking brake must not be used since
the push of the power actuator might
not be sufficient to ensure vehicle
braking, especially on a slope.
Drive normally without braking to
allow the brakes to cool down a few
minutes before stopping. In this way,
the automatic or manual activation of
the parking brake will ensure vehicle
braking.Parking Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully applied
and place the shift lever in the P (Park)
position.
WARNING!
• Always check that the vehicle is
locked before leaving it.
• Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
• Do not park the vehicle on paper,
grass, dry leaves or other flammable
materials.
• Do not leave the engine running
while the vehicle is unattended.
CAUTION!
When you need to park the vehicle on
a steep slope, both with the engine on
and off, it is recommended not only to
engage the parking brake, but also to
shift the shift lever to P (Park) before
leaving the vehicle.
When parking on hill roads, it is
important
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whenever the brake pads and/or brake
discs are replaced.
Brake Overheating Driving on mountain roads with steep
slopes or a sports use of the vehicle
could overheat the brake system
components. In these conditions, the
parking brake must not be used since
the push of the power actuator might
not be sufficient to ensure vehicle
braking, especially on a slope.
Drive normally without braking to
allow the brakes to cool down a few
minutes before stopping. The
automatic or manual activation of the
parking brake will ensure vehicle
braking.
Brake overheating could also cause
“squeals” and “vibration”. Use of the Engine Breaking-In Today's most modern production
methods are designed to provide
extremely precise construction and
assembly of components. However,
moving parts do undergo a settling
process, basically in the first hours of
vehicle operation.
Do not drive keeping at a constant
high speed rate for a prolonged time.
While cruising, brief full-throttle
acceleration within the limits of local
traffic laws contributes to a good
break-in. Wide-open throttle
acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine
at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle
operations will occur. For the
recommended viscosity and quality
grades, see “Refillings” in section
“Features and Specifications”.
A new engine may consume some oil
during its first few thousand
miles/kilometers of operation. This
should be considered as a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as
an indication of malfunction.
Specific Requirements
Avoid exceeding 5000 rpm for the first
620 mi trip (1000 km).
After starting the vehicle, do not
exceed 4000 rpm until the engine has
warmed up sufficiently (coolant
temperature: 149-158°F /65 70°).
While Driving Never travel with the tachometer
indicator approaching the peak rpm,
not even downhill. When the
tachometer indicator is approaching
the peak rpm (red colored zone), take
precautions to avoid exceeding that
limit.
Ensure proper operation of different
devices checking their respective
control telltales.Driving
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