Emergency Starting with
Maserati Code
If the Maserati CODE fails to
deactivate the engine immobilizer, the
CODE warning light will illuminate
permanently, while the
MIL
warning light will go off after four
seconds and will turn on again
immediately afterward: the engine will
not start.
To start the engine, follow the
emergency starting procedure.
Emergency Starting Procedure
NOTE:
We recommend that you carefully read
the entire procedure before
performing it. If you make a mistake,
turn the key in the ignition switch to
STOP (OFF)position and repeat the
operations from the first step.
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, thatwhich 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-
vehicle
• Read the 5-digit electronic code
found on the CODE card.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
MAR (ON)position: at this moment
the
CODE andMIL warning
lights are on.
• Push and hold down the accelerator
pedal. Approximately 8 seconds later,
the
MIL warning light will go off.
Release the accelerator and get
ready to count the number of times
the
MIL warning light flashes.
• Wait until the number of flashes is
equal to the first digit of your CODE
card, then push and hold down the
accelerator pedal until the
MIL
warning light goes off, after about 4
seconds, then release the accelerator
pedal.• The
MIL warning light starts
flashing again. As soon as the
displayed number of flashing is equal
to the second digit of your CODE
card, press down the accelerator
pedal and hold it.
• Proceed in the same manner for the
remaining digits in the code on the
CODE card.
• When the last digit has been
entered, hold the accelerator pedal
pushed down. The
MIL warning
light comes on for 4 seconds and
then goes off; you can now release
the accelerator pedal.
• When the
MIL warning light
flashes fast (for about 4 seconds) it
confirms that the procedure has
been performed correctly.
• Start the engine by turning the key
in the ignition switch fromMAR (ON)
position toAVVposition.
If the
MIL warning light remains
on, turn the key toSTOP (OFF)position
and repeat the procedure from the
first step. This procedure can be
repeated an unlimited number of
times.
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NOTE:
After an emergency staring, you
should contact anAuthorized
Maserati Dealeras the emergency
starting procedure will have to be
carried out every time you want to
start the engine.Auxiliary Jump-Start
Procedure
If your vehicle has a discharged
battery it can be jump-started using a
set of jumper cables and a battery of
another vehicle or by using a portable
battery booster. It is necessary to have
proper jumper cables in order to
connect the booster battery to the
remote posts of the discharged
battery. Booster cables have usually
positive and negative terminal clamps
and are identified by a different
sheath color (red = positive, black =
negative). Maserati provides on
request jumper cables created for its
models and content in a practical case.
NOTE:
TheAuthorized Maserati Dealercan
provide you with information about
the “Maserati Jumper Cables Kit”,
available in the “Genuine Accessories”
range.
Jump-starting can be dangerous if
done improperly so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.NOTE:
When using a portable battery
booster pack, follow the battery
manufacturer’s operating instructions
and precautions.
CAUTION!
• To jump start a vehicle do not use a
portable battery, a booster pack or
any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 14 Volts
or damage to the battery, starter
motor, alternator or electrical system
of the vehicle with the discharged
battery may occur.
• Do not use a battery charger for
emergency starting under any
circumstances. You could damage
the electronic systems, particularly
the control units managing the
ignition and fuel supply functions.
• If the battery is completely
discharged when the windows are
fully raised, open the door with the
utmost care; do not close the door
again until it is possible to lower the
window.
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the jumper cables reach and set the
parking brake and make sure the
ignition is off.
• Connect one terminal clamp of the
positive jumper cable to the positive
(+) pole of the discharged battery.
• Connect the opposite terminal clamp
of the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) pole of the booster
battery.
• Connect one terminal clamp of the
negative jumper cable to the
negative (–) pole of the booster
battery.
• Connect the opposite terminal clamp
of the negative (–) jumper cable to
the negative (–) pole of the
discharged battery.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that
has the booster battery, let the
engine idle a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle withthe discharged battery. If using a
portable battery booster, wait a few
seconds after connecting the cables,
before starting the booster vehicle.
Once the engine is started, remove the
jumper cables in the reverse sequence.
• Disconnect the terminal clamp of the
negative (–) jumper cable from the
negative (–) pole of the discharged
battery.
• Disconnect the opposite terminal
clamp of the negative jumper cable
from the negative (–) pole of the
booster battery.
• Disconnect the terminal clamp of the
positive (+) jumper cable from the
positive (+) pole of the booster
battery.
• Disconnect the terminal clamp of the
positive jumper cable from the
positive (+) pole of the discharged
battery.
• After starting the engine of the
vehicle with a discharged battery,
avoid turning it off immediately
because the engine running can help
recharge the battery if the latter is
not broken and if the charging
system is not faulty.NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required
to start your vehicle you should have
the battery and charging system
inspected at anAuthorized 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 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-
vehicle
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Towing a Disabled Vehicle
Proper towing or lifting equipment is
required to prevent damage to your
vehicle. Use only towing bars and
other equipment designed for the
purpose, following equipment
manufacturer’s instructions.
Safety chains are mandatory.
Except for the front threaded seat to
fix the supplied hook (see “Tool Kit”
chapter in this section), the vehicle is
not equipped with other connection
points for towing operations with tow
truck.
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 theAuthorized
Maserati Dealeror anyone having
suitable equipment and the required
expertise to safely and properly carry
out any required operations.
Make sure you comply with local
towing regulations.
•If the vehicle's battery is discharged,
it is necessary to shift the automatic
transmission out of the P (Park)Position and release the parking
brake (see “ Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park) position” and
“Emergency Release of the Parking
Brake” in this section).
•If the vehicle battery is still charged,
turn off the engine and disengage
the parking brake manually (if
automatically engaged) by using the
command at the side of the
transmission shift lever (see “Parking
Brake” chapter in section “Driving”).
Shift then manually the transmission
out of P (Park) as described in
“Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position” chapter of this
section. If you need to use the
accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the key in the
ignition switch must be turned in
MAR (ON)position, do not use the
ACCposition.
Vehicle Towing Conditions
Maserati only allows vehicle towing
either on a flatbed or with all four
wheels off the ground.
If flatbed equipment is not available,
and the transmission is still operable,
the 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 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 vehicle with 2
wheels raised, ensure that the key in
the ignition switch is in theSTOP (OFF)
position. If this is not observed, when
the ESC is active, the ECU will store a
malfunction and the relative indicator
light
will illuminate on the
instrument cluster display. This
requires the intervention of an
Authorized Maserati Dealerto reset
the system.
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Use the Vehicle Tow Hook of
the Tool Kit
CAUTION!
The tow hook should only be used for
towing the car on flat roads. Do not
use the tow hook to remove the car
that is stuck on off road stretches.
The tow hook can also be used to tow
the vehicle on the platform of a tow
truck.
It is necessary to inform the operators
of the rescue vehicle about the vehicle
minimum height to avoid, during its
loading, any contact of the lower ends
of the front or rear bumper with the
tow truck loading ramp.
The tow hook is contained in the tool
kit (see “Tool Kit” in this section) and
must be screwed in its seat accessible
behind the front grille, right-hand
side.
• Remove the protective cap by
levering with the tip of a screwdriver
in the point shown in picture.• Carefully clean the threaded seat
before screwing the hook.
• Screw the tow hook into its seat for
at least 11 turns.
NOTE:
Maximum work angle of towing cable
or bar: 15°.
Fuel Cut-out Inertia Switch
The vehicle is equipped with a safety
switch which activates in the event of
a collision, cutting off the fuel supply
and consequently causing the engine
to stop. It also prevents fuel spreading
if the fuel lines are damaged during
the accident.
Activation of the safety switch is
signaled by the illumination of the
warning light on the instrument
cluster display.
The switch is positioned underneath
the driver seat.
In order to operate the inertia switch,
lift the seat in the highest position.
WARNING!
After a collision, if you smell fuel or
note any leakage from the fuel supply
system, do not reactivate the switch
in order to prevent any fire risks.
The activation of the inertia switch
causes all the doors and the trunk lid
to unlock, the lighting of the internal
domelight and the hazard warning
flashers.
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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-
vehicle
Resetting the Inertia Switch
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
STOP (OFF)position.
• Check that there is no leakage from
the fuel system.
• If no leaks are found, reset the
inertia switch which stops the fuel
pump operation by pressing button
on the switch.• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
MAR (ON)position: wait a few
seconds and turn it toACCposition.
• Check that the
warning light on
the instrument cluster display is off.
• Check once again that there are no
fuel leaks.
NOTE:
After resetting the inertia switch,
please contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealer.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service
Correct maintenance is clearly the best
way to guarantee vehicle performance
and safety features, ensure respect for
the environment and low operating
costs.
NOTE:
Also remember that the scrupulous
observance of the maintenance
procedures is essential for keeping
your vehicle operating properly. Not
adhering to the “Scheduled Service
Plan” can impact your vehicle’s
warranty.
Interval Running Coupons
Maserati has therefore provided for a
series of checks and maintenance
operations involving the 1
stservice
when the vehicle mileage reaches
12500 mi (20000 km) or after 2 years of
the vehicle's life, and subsequently
every 12500 mi (20000 km) or every 2
years.
After the 12
thservice, maintenance
must be restarted with the operations
scheduled for the 1
st,2ndand 3rd
service.
CAUTION!
The Scheduled Maintenance services
are prescribed by the Manufacturer.
Failure to have the services carried out
can affect your warranty.
The Scheduled Maintenance service is
provided by the wholeAuthorized
Maserati Dealer. In the event that,
when a service is performed, further
replacements or repairs are found to
be necessary in addition to the
scheduled operations, these can be
carried out only with the specific
consent of the Customer.
CAUTION!
You are advised to notify the
Authorized Maserati Dealerof any
minor operating problem, without
waiting for the next scheduled service.
NOTE:
•Change your vehicle's oil if it has
been 2 years since your last oil
change.
•Change your engine oil more often if
you drive your vehicle off-road for an
extended period of time or shorttrips without reaching operation
temperature.
•Under no circumstances should oil
change intervals exceed 12500 mi
(20000 km) or at least after 2 years.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
Scheduled Maintenance
(Service) Indicator
When the deadlines for maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance services are
approaching, a message on the
instrument cluster display indicates
that service is due. The deadline may
be expressed in miles/Km or days,
whichever comes first.
The message is displayed only once,
upon activating the instrument cluster,
at decreasing intervals expressed in
mi/km (100, 50...... 1800, 1600,) or in
days (27, 24, ....... 6, 3), accompanied
by the
specific symbol.
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Scheduled Service Plan
The Scheduled Maintenance services
listed in this chapter must be done
within the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and
ensure the best vehicle performance
and reliability.
More frequent maintenance may be
needed for vehicles in severeoperating conditions, such as dusty
areas and very short trip driving.
Inspection and service should also be
done anytime a malfunction is
suspected.
Maserati recommends that these
maintenance intervals be performed at
theAuthorized Maserati Dealer. Thetechnicians at your dealership know
your vehicle best, and have access to
factory-approved information,
genuine Maserati parts, and specially
designed electronic and mechanical
tools that can help prevent future
costly repairs.
Main Operations/Service Coupons
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Main operations Maintenance schedules: every 12500 mi (20000 km) or 2 years
Belt for alternator, air conditioning
compressor and hydraulic steering controlI I* I I* I I* I I* I I* I I*
Replace at least every 2 years
Poly-V flexible control belt for water
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Replace every time the part is removed
Engine oil and filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
Replace at least every 2 years
Cooling system connections and linesII*I*I*I*I*I*I*I*I*I*I*
Air filterR R* R R* R R* R R* R R* R R*
Fuel injection system’s connections and
linesI I* I I* I I*
Ignition system: cables and connectionsI I* I I* I I*
Spark plugsRR
Active carbon filter and Lambda sensorsR
Replace at least every 4 years
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