2019 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE flat tire

Abbreviations Some descriptions and terms with
particular meanings are found in this
manual in abbreviated form.
A/C Air-Conditioning system.
ABA Advanced Brake Assist.
ABS Anti-Lock Braking System.
ABSA Active Blind Spot Assist.
ACC Adaptive Cruise Control.
ADAS Advanced Driver Assistance
Systems.
ALR Automatic Locking
Retractor.
AQS Air Quality Sensor.
AT C Automatic Temperature
Control.
AWD All-Wheel Drive.
BAS Brake Assist System.
BSA Blind Spot Assist.
BTO Brake Throttle Override.
CAN Controller Area Network.
CC Cruise Control.
CRS Child Restraint System.
DRL Daytime Running Lights.
EBD Electronic Brake-force
Distribution. ECU Electronic Control Unit.
EDR Event Data Recorder.
EPB Electric Parking Brake.
ESC Electronic Stability Control.
ETC Electronic Throttle Control.
FCW Forward Collision Warning.
HAS Highway Assist.
HSA Hill Start Assist.
HBA Hydraulic Brake Assistance.
I.C.E. Increased Control and
Efficiency.
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren.
LDW Lane Departure Warning
(LaneSense).
LKA Lane Keeping Assist.
MIL Malfunction Indicator
Light.
MTC+ Maserati Touch Control
Plus.
OBD On Board Diagnostics.
ORC Occupant Restraint
Controller.
PDC Park Distance Control.
PEB Pedestrian Emergency
Braking.
RAB Ready Alert Braking. RCP Rear Cross Path.
RKE Remote Keyless Entry.
SAB Side Air Bag.
SABIC Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains.
SBR Seat Belt Reminder.
SRS Supplemental Restraint
System.
TCS T raction Control
System.
TFT Thin Film Transistor.
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.
TSA Traffic Sign Assist.
VIN Vehicle Identification
Number.Introduction
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Summary of Program Benefits
and Services • Towing of a disabled registered
Maserati vehicle. In the event a
registered vehicle becomes disabled
in connection to a warranty related
concern it will be transported to the
nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealership . You may request that
the vehicle be taken to a different
Authorized Maserati Dealer , as long
as it is no more than 50 miles further
away from the nearest authorized
dealer (one tow per disablement).
• Battery jump start.
• Flat tire change providing the
vehicle is equipped with a spare tire.
• Fuel delivery (up to 2 gallons).
• Lockout Services.
• Service Loaner Vehicle: For warranty
repairs, your dealer may provide you
with a Maserati Service Loaner
Vehicle (if available) or provide you
with Rental Car allowance: in the
event your vehicle is disabled due to
a warranty related concern, we will
reimburse you up to $50 per day. A
five (5) day or $250 maximum
applies. In order to receive
reimbursement, you must supply the
following information within 20 days of the rental car transaction to
the address listed below; the original
pre-printed rental car receipt, which
must include your name, address,
telephone number, VIN, rental dates
and the corresponding warranty
repair order.
Maserati Roadside Assistance ATTN:
Maserati Rental Car Claims Dept.
P.O. Box 8140 Ft.
Washington, PA 19034
NOTE:
An authorized licensed driver must be
driving at the time of the disablement.
Items excluded from coverage:
• Parts, labor, tire repair, rental of
towing equipment, storage fees, or
any labor performed at the service
facility.
• Any form of impound towing, or
towing by someone other than a
licensed service station or garage.
• Assistance from a private citizen. NOTE:
Membership is intended to cover
emergencies and is not intended to be
a substitute for proper vehicle
maintenance or repair. Repeated calls
which are considered by Maserati
North America, Inc. Signature Motor
Club, Inc. or Signature Motor Club of
California, Inc. to be excessive may, at
our discretion, result in cancellation of
the membership.
Emergency road service providers are
independent contractors and are not
employees, agents or representatives
of Maserati North America, Inc.
Signature Motor Club, Inc. or
Signature Motor Club of California,
Inc.
Under this Agreement
• You will not be required to pay any
sum for services up to the mileage
limit on towing.
• Your registered Maserati vehicle is
the vehicle covered. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) that
appears on the vehicle represents
your identification number with
Signature Motor Club, Inc. or
Signature Motor Club of California,
Inc.Introduction
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• Check the tires (see “Tire Inflation
Pressure” chapter in section
“Features and Specifications”) for
proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights and Indicator Lights
• Have someone observe the operation
of exterior lights while you operate
the controls (see “Lights” chapter in
section “Understanding the
Vehicle”).
• Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument
cluster (see “Instrument Cluster”
chapter in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”).
Door Latches
• Check for positive closing, latching,
and locking of doors and trunk lid
(see “Unlock the Vehicle with Key
fob” chapter in this section).
Fluid Leaks
• Check area under vehicle after
overnight parking for recent fluid
leaks (oil, fuel, etc.).
• If gasoline fumes are detected or
fluid leaks are suspected, contact the
Authorized Maserati Dealer . 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-
vehicleBefore Starting
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Tire Terminology and Definitions
Tire and Loading Information Label
The proper cold tire inflation pressure
and the loading information are listed
in two labels on the driver's side rear
door pillar. This label tells you important
information about the:
• Cold tire inflation pressures for the
front, rear, and spare tires.
• Number of people that can be
carried in the vehicle.
• Total weight the vehicle can carry.
• Tire size designed for the vehicle.Term Definition
B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the
body located behind the front door.
Cold Tire Inflation
Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire
pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for
at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three
hours. Inflation pressure is measured in units of PSI
(pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascals).
Maximum Inflation
Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum
permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire.
The maximum inflation pressure is molded into
the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire
Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire
inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Tire Placard A label permanently attached to the vehicle
describing the vehicle’s loading capacity, the
original equipment tire sizes and the
recommended cold tire inflation pressures. Tire Information Label
Loading Information LabelDriving
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Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire
must not exceed the load carrying
capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
You will not exceed the tire's load
carrying capacity if you adhere to the
loading conditions, tire size, and cold
tire inflation pressures specified on
the “Tire and Loading Information
Label” and in the “Features and
Specifications” section.
NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle
condition, gross axle weight ratings
(GAWRs) for the front and rear axles
must not be exceeded.
To determine the maximum loading
conditions of your vehicle, locate the
statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX lbs/XXX kg” on the tire
and loading information label. The
combined weight of occupants and
cargo/luggage should never exceed
the weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit
• Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX
lbs/XXX kg” on the vehicle's label. • Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in the vehicle.
• Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from
XXX lbs/XXX kg.
• The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if “XXX amount equals
1,400 lbs/635 kg and there will be
five 150 lbs/68 kg passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs/295 kg (since 5 x 150/68 =
750/340, and 1,400/635– 750/340 =
650 lbs/295 kg).
• Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo
and luggage load capacity calculated
in previous Step.
• If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle. Tires
Driving over rough or damaged road
surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and
other obstacles can cause serious
damage to wheels, tires, and
suspension parts.
This is more likely to occur with
low-profile tires, which provide less
cushioning between the wheel and
the road.
Be careful to avoid road hazards and
reduce your speed, especially if your
vehicle is equipped with low profile
tires.
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is
dangerous. Overloading can cause tire
failure, affect vehicle handling, and
increase the stopping distance. Use
tires of the recommended load
capacity for your vehicle. Never
overload them.Driving
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Department of Transportation
Uniform Tire Quality Grades The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by
the tire's manufacturer in each
category is shown on the sidewall of
the tires on your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AAA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement, as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The
temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat,
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance, which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is
essential for safety and best
performance of your vehicle. The tire
pressure monitoring system “TPMS”
setup on the vehicle (see “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System” in this section)
may alert the driver about insufficient
tire pressure even though the driver is
responsible for regularly checking the
tire pressure.
Radial tires fitted on the vehicle may
look properly inflated even when they
actually are under inflated. Do not
make a visual judgment when
determining proper inflation.
Three primary driving aspects are
affected by improper tire pressure:Driving
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Safety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires can be
dangerous.
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing
and can result in tire overheating.
• Over-inflation reduces a tire's ability
to cushion shock. Objects on the
road and potholes 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.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side
of the vehicle to the other can cause
the vehicle to drift to the right or
left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated
to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure.
Economy
Improper
inflation pressures may
cause uneven wear patterns to
develop across the tire tread. These
abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for
earlier tire replacement. Under-
inflation also increases tire rolling
resistance resulting in higher fuel
consumption.
Ride comfort and vehicle stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a
comfortable ride. Over-inflation
produces a jarring and uncomfortable
ride.
Tire Pressure Checkup The proper cold tire inflation pressure
is indicated on the driver's side rear
door pillar and on the table “Tire
Inflation Pressure” in section
“Features and Specifications”.
Inflation pressure specified on the
table always refers to “cold tire
inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation
pressure is defined as the tire pressure
after the vehicle has not been driven
for at least three hours, or driven less
than 1 mi (1.6 km) after a three hour
period.
Check tire pressures more often in
case of significant outside
temperature changes, as tire pressure
varies according to temperature
changes.
The pressure should be checked and if
necessary adjusted; tire wear and overall conditions should also be
checked monthly. Tire pressures
change by approximately 1 PSI (0.07
bar) per 12°F (7°C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when
checking tire pressure inside a garage,
especially in winter.
Example: If garage temperature = 68°F
(20°C) and the outside temperature =
32°F (0°C) then the cold tire inflation
pressure should be increased by 3 PSI
(0.21 bar) for every 12°F (7°C) for this
outside temperature condition.
Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6
PSI (0.13 to 0.4 bar) during operation.
DO NOT reduce this normal pressure
build-up or your tire pressure will be
too low. After inspecting or adjusting
the tire pressure, always reinstall the
valve stem cap. This will prevent
moisture and dirt from entering the
valve stem, which could damage the
valve stem and the TPMS sensor
connected to it.
Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the
original equipment tires to help you
determine when your tires should be
replaced.
These indicators are molded into the
bottom of the tread grooves.Driving
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tire on the vehicle.
• Never exceed the maximum speed
rating of the tires. Risk of accident
and serious personal injury due to
excessive speed.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with
tires having adequate speed
capability can result in tire failure.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a
different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer readings.
Winter Tires These tires are specially designed for
driving on snow and ice and are fitted
to replace the ones supplied with the
vehicle. Winter or all-season tires can
be identified by the M+S (Mud &
Snow) or 3PMSF (3 Peaks Mountain
Snow Flake) designation on the tire
sidewall.
Before mounting winter tires, contact
an Authorized Maserati Dealer to
receive the technical information
necessary to advise you on wheel and
tire compatibility.
As to the type of tires to use, inflation
pressures and winter tires specifications, carefully follow the
indications as reported in the
“Technical Data” and “Tire Inflation
Pressure” chapters in section “Features
and Specifications”.
WARNING!
The standard tires profile and rubber
mixture are optimized for wet and dry
driving conditions. Standard tires may
not prove favorable for snow
conditions.
NOTE:
Snow
tires should have the same load
capacity as original equipment tires
and should be mounted on all four
wheels.
Snow Chains Maserati approved traction devices (or
snow chains) may be used to improve
traction on compacted snow in heavy
snow conditions.
The use of snow chains is specified by
local regulations of each country.
Use snow chains of reduced
dimensions, with a maximum
projection of 0.23 in (6 mm) beyond
the tire tread. The chains may be fitted only on 19”
rear wheel tires.
Please contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer for further information.
Check the snow chain tension after
driving for a distance of about 55 yd
(50 m) with the chains fitted.
With the snow chains fitted, it is
advisable to deactivate the ESC system
(see chapter “Drive Mode” in this
section).
CAUTION!
• The use of non-recommended snow
chains may damage the vehicle.
• Broken snow chains can cause
serious damage. Stop the vehicle
immediately if noise occurs that
could indicate snow chain breakage.
Replace the damaged parts of the
snow chain before further use.
• Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe
turns and large bumps, especially
with a loaded vehicle.
• Avoid holes in the road, do not drive
over steps or sidewalks and do not
drive on long stretches without
snow. This will prevent damage to
the vehicle and the roadbed.Driving
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