•The ESC system will be on, even if it
was turned off previously. The ESC
system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when active. This is normal;
the sounds will stop when ESC
becomes inactive by solving the
problem that caused the ESC
activation.
Air Bag Malfunction Warning Light (*)
The warning light flashes to
indicate a malfunction of the
warning light.
WARNING!
•Turning the key in the ignition
switch to MAR (ON) position, the air
bag malfunction warning light
illuminates but should go off after a
few seconds with the engine
running.
•If the air bag malfunction warning
light remains on or stays on or if it
does not illuminate or if it
illuminates while driving, contact
your Authorized Maserati Dealer as
soon as possible.
Right Turn Signal Indicator
This indicator lights up when
the right turn signals or the
hazard flashers are switched
on.
The indicator will flash at the same
frequency of the turn signals and is
controlled by the left multifunction
lever.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the
vehicle drives for more than 1 mile
(1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a
continuous sound will advise the
driver to turn the signal off.
If the indicator flashes at a fast rate,
check for a defective outside indicator
light bulb.
Maserati CODE Warning Light (*)
With the key in the ignition
switch inMAR (ON)position,
the amber warning light in
the instrument cluster and on
the display illuminates when the
system detects the following faults:
• alarm system not available;
• electronic key not detected;
• have the vehicle protection system
checked.
Or when the user is informed of the
following events:
• vehicle break-in detected;• electronic key not recognized.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light
This indicator notifies that the
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) is disabled; the linked
message will be displayed.
Parking Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator light illuminates
when the parking brake is
applied.
Brake Pads Worn Warining Light (*)
This warning light illuminates
on the instrument cluster
when the brake pads have
reached their wear limit.
Please contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealer.
High Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
The thermometer in the instrument
cluster indicates the temperature of
the coolant. If the needle indicates
high temperatures and at the same
time the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle immediately and have the
cooling system checked by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
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TFT Display: Menus and
Settings
The TFT display performs the following
functions:
• provides general information while
driving;
• signals failures and warnings.
The user can interact with the system
by setting the parameters for the
information that can be recalled.
The screen page displayed following
the initial check cycle, in normal
operating conditions, (standard screen
page) contains the following
information:
1date;
2time;
3gear engaged;
4driving mode;5total odometer;
6trip odometer "A", "B" or vehicle
speed repeated;
7other indicators or warning lights
that may be displayed as icons
(see "TFT Display: Warning/
Indicator Lights" in this chapter);
8outside temperature.
From the "Settings" menu in the
MTC+, the user can also choose to
have the information displayed for the
trip, audio, media, navigator and
phone repeated on the instrument
cluster. For the relevant procedures
and instructions, see the chapter
“MTC+ Settings”, in this section, and
“On Board Computer (Trip)” in section
“Driving”.
TFT Display: Controls
Mode Button
The screen page activation and setting
are controlled by pressing the
"MODE", “+” and “–” buttons on the
left control panel next to the steering
column.
Pressing the "MODE" button briefly
will switch to the following screen
pages in sequence:
• Trip A.
• Trip B.
• Tire pressure.
• TPMS calibration.
• Front left seat comfort.
• Front right seat comfort.
• Standard.
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“+“ and “–” Buttons
By means of the “+ “ and “–” buttons,
the user can adjust the instrument
cluster brightness.
When a screen page is viewed, these
buttons can be used to select the
available options (see paragraph "TFT
Display: Screen Pages" in this chapter).
TFT Display: Screen Pages
Trip Screen Page
The Trip screen page is recalled by
pressing the “MODE” button. Each
Trip screen page “A” or “B” is timed,
i.e. it is displayed for a maximum of 10
seconds, after which the screen page
previously active is displayed once
again.
Before the 10 second timing has
elapsed, pressing the “MODE” button
briefly (less than 2 seconds) will reset
the trip information relating to the
flashing odometer “A” or “B”.
When the “Trip A” or “Trip B” feature
is active, the following information is
viewed on the display:
• traveled distance (shown in the
lower right area);
• average fuel consumption (Avg.
cons.)
• average traveling speed (Avg.
speed);• trip time;
• fuel range (Range);
The unit for this data can be adjusted
by the user from the MTC+ Settings
menu.
NOTE:
Trip and Service information can be
viewed by accessing the “Trip” menu
on the MTC+ screen (see “On Board
Computer Trip (Trip)” in section
“Driving”).
Tire Pressure Screen Page
If the vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), by
pressing the "MODE" button the user
will display information about the tire
pressure.
This screen page is displayed for 10
seconds and, in normal conditions
(calibrated system and no faults), it
will appear as shown in the picture.In addition, the system acknowledges
the following conditions:
• low pressure or puncture in one or
more tires;
• system not calibrated;
• system failure.
For further details, see “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System - TPMS” in section
“Driving”.
TPMS Calibration Page
Select the “TPMS CALIBRATION"
screen page by pressing the "MODE"
button to calibrate the system.
This operation is necessary after
replacement or reversal of one or
more tires: in these cases the
warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster and the display
will show the message warning the
driver to calibrate the system.
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NOTE:
The TPMS calibration operation is
possible even with the engine running
but the vehicle must be stationary
(0 mph-km/h).
See "Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)" in section "Driving" to
calibrate the system.
Comfort Screen Page
Repeatedly press the "MODE" button
to display the screen page showing the
operating status of the heating system
for each seat.
The user can view the following
information:
• seat indication;
• heating level.This screen page remains displayed for
10 seconds.
RPM Indicator Page (MC version only)
The “RPM INDICATOR” screen page
allows the user to display, within the
standard screen page, also a virtual
RPM gage.
The screen page can be recalled by
pressing the "MODE" button
repeatedly. The options available are
the following:
• ON (display enabled);
• OFF (display disabled).
The chosen option is activated if the
user presses the "MODE" button to
confirm it.If the audio or navigation data
repetition option is active on the
MTC+, when the user sets the virtual
RPM indicator this setting shall be
ignored until the repetition function is
disabled (see "NTC+ Settings" in this
section).
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights
Besides some warning/indicator lights
shown inside the analog instruments
(indicated by (*) in the "Warning and
Indicator Lights on Analog
Instruments" paragraph of this
chapter) the TFT display shows in the
dedicated area other warning/
indicator lights with the relevant
messages for 10 seconds, unless
otherwise specified.
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Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This warning light and the
related displayed message,
indicate a low engine oil level.
The engine oil level must be
checked with the dipstick fitted under
the hood (see “Maintenance
Procedures” in section “Maintenance
and Care”).
Power Steering Failure Warning Light
This warning light, and the
related message, illuminate
when the power steering is
not operating and needs
service.
Drive slowly by to the nearest
Authorized Maserati Dealer, being
extremely careful as steering effort
may increase.
Catalyst Over Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light, and the
related message, light up if
the engine runs irregularly
with consequent high
temperature in the exhaust system.
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 know 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-
vehicleWARNING!
•If the warning light is accompanied
by the message “High catalysts
temperature slow down”: the
temperature of the catalytic
converters is too high. The driver
must slow down immediately until
the warning light turns off.
•If the message “Excessive catalysts
temperature do not drive on”
appears after decelerating: the
temperature in the catalytic
converters has reached a dangerous
level and the catalytic converters
could be damaged. Drive slowly to
the nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
•Maserati declines all responsibility
for whatever damage deriving from
non compliance with the above
mentioned warnings.
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Engine Temperature Warning Light
This warning light coupled
with the light on the coolant
thermometer notifies when
the engine is overheated. If
the temperature reaches critical levels
this warning light will illuminate in red
color combined with the related
message on display.
If the indicator 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 anAuthorized
Maserati Dealer.
Check “Engine Overheating” in section
“In an Emergency” for more
information.
Doors and Lids Open Warning Light
This warning light indicates
that the doors or lids are open
or not properly closed. The
instrument cluster display also
shows an image of the vehicle with the
part not closed highlighted in red and
the related message.
WARNING!
Before starting off, close any doors
and lids that are open or not properly
closed.
Soft Top Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
if the hydraulic and electric
soft top movement systems
fail.
Fuel Cutout Enabled Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
when a collision activates the
inertia switch, thus cutting off
the fuel supply.
WARNING!
After a collision, if you smell fuel or
note leakages from the fuel system,
do not reactivate the switch in order
to prevent the risk of fire.
Windshield and Headlights Washer
Low Fluid Indicator
This indicator will illuminate
for 10 seconds to indicate a
low level of the windshield
and headlights washer fluid. A
related message will be displayed.See “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care” for
fluid filling.
Lighting System Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
in the case of a system failure
or burning-out of the position,
turn signal, rear fog and
license plate light bulbs.
See "Bulb Replacement" in section
"Maintenance and Care" for further
details.
Stop Light Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
in the case of a system failure
or burning-out of the stop
light bulbs.
See "Bulb Replacement" in section
"Maintenance and Care" for further
details.
Twilight Sensor Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
in the case of a failure of the
twilight sensor.
Contact anAuthorized
Maserati Dealerto have the vehicle
checked.
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Adaptive Light Control System Failure
Warning Light
This warning light, and the
related message, indicate a
failure of the automatic
headlight aiming system.
Please contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealerto check the system.
ASR System Failure Warning Light
This warning light indicates
the deactivation or failure of
the ASR system.
In the event of a failure,
contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealer.
Rain Sensor Failure Warning Light
This warning light indicates
that the rain sensor of the
windshield wiper system is
faulty.
Please contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealerto check the system.
Park Assist Sensor Failure Warning
Light
This warning light indicates
that the sensor of the park
assist system is faulty.
Please contact anAuthorized
Maserati Dealerto check the system.Suspensions Failure Warning Light
This warning light and the
related message turn on while
driving if there is a failure of
the suspension system.
Please contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealerto check the system.
Ice Hazard Indicator
When the external
temperature falls below 3°C
(38°F), the temperature value
blinks for a few seconds, the
warning light turns on and a message
is displayed to warn the driver of the
risk of icy roadbed.
Under such conditions, we recommend
using the ICE drive mode (see
“Automatic Transmission” in section
“Driving”) drive carefully and slow
down as the grip of the tires may be
significantly reduced.
The warning light switches off when
the temperature reaches 6°C (43°F) or
higher.
EPB Automatic Operation Disabled
Warning Light
This warning light and related
message illuminate when the
EPB automatic activation/
deactivation function is
disabled.The failure could also completely or
partially block the vehicle because the
parking brake could remain on even
after it has been automatically or
manually disengaged though its
controls.
If it is still possible to use the vehicle
(parking brake not engaged) drive to
the nearestAuthorized Maserati
Dealerand remember to perform each
operation/command during which the
electric parking brake does not work.
Seat Heating Indicator
It indicates that the heating
function is activated on one or
more seats.
Maintenance Schedule Indicator
Depending on the
accompanying message, this
indicates that service schedule
deadlines are either
approaching or due.
Upon reaching a deadline, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Cruise Control (CC) set indicator
This green light indicator will
illuminate when the CC is set.
For further information, check
“Electronic Cruise Control” in
section “Driving”.
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Maintenance Schedule Indicator
Depending on the
accompanying message, this
indicates that service schedule
deadlines are either
approaching or due.
Upon reaching a deadline, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Cruise Control (CC) set indicator
This green light indicator will
illuminate when the CC is set.
For further information, check
“Electronic Cruise Control” in
section “Driving”.
SPORT Drive Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates
when the button that sets the
vehicle to the SPORT mode is
pressed.
NOTE:
•SPORT mode changes the vehicle
driving features.
•SPORT mode should not be activated
if the road surface is in poor
conditions or slippery.
•In low- and medium-grip conditions
(e.g., rain, snow, ice, sand, etc.) it is
advisable not to activate SPORT
mode, even with the ESC enabled.ICE Drive Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates
when the low grip function is
active.
Fuel Economy Indicator
While driving, the system will
indicate that you should shift
gears in order to optimize fuel
consumption when the
required speed is reached.
The recommended gearshift indicator
will only work when the transmission
is set to manual sequential operation.
AUTO Drive Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates
when the automatic drive
mode is active.
MANUAL Drive Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates
when the manual drive mode
is active.Infotainment System
The vehicle is equipped with the
Infotainment Maserati Touch Control
Plus (MTC+) System, an advanced user
interface which incorporates the
on-board computer and combines
innovative and exclusive technical
features integrating entertainment,
user settings, satellite navigation
system (with digital maps where
available), communication and
information features within a single
system.
The MTC+ System features an audio
system which is acoustically optimized
for this specific vehicle.
WARNING!
The navigation system assists the
driver while driving, providing advice
and suggestions, by voice guidance
and graphic information, for the best
route to reach the set destination. The
suggestions provided by the
navigation system do not relieve the
driver from full responsibility for the
maneuvers made through traffic while
driving, or from compliance with road
regulations and other provisions
regarding road traffic. The person
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