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• If already extracted, retract the rear
pins on the sides of the Windstop
base by sliding inward the relative
guide.
• Lift the upper left-hand part of the
windbreaker until it is fully opened.
• By acting on the bottom of the
Windstop base, push outward the
red lever shown in the detail of
picture and release it in order to
insert the coupling pin on the end
ring of the upper part of the
windbreaker.
CAUTION!
During the following installation
operations, take the greatest care to
avoid damaging the internal trims of
the vehicle.
• Bring the front part of the Windstop
base in position on the vehicle.
• Fit the pin in the relative seat on the
rear right-hand panel of the vehicle
by sliding out the guide pin.• Perform the same operation to
engage the opposite pin on the left
side of the Windstop base.
• Keep the rear pins in the retracted
position moving the pin's handle in
the direction of the arrows shown in
the detail of picture.
• Let the pins go. In this way the
Windstop base will result firmly fixed
to the vehicle.
• Align the pins on their seats on the
rear panels of the vehicle and let the
pins go. In this way the Windstop
base will result firmly fixed to the
vehicle.
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• Raise the upper section until it is in a
vertical position.
CAUTION!
• Do not fasten any object to the
Windstop.
• Never place any object on the
Windstop.
• When the Windstop is fitted, if you
tilt the backrest or move the seatbackward you must take the greatest
care to avoid that the two parts
touch each other and so cause
damages.
• Never place pointed or sharp objects
on the rear seats, under the
Windstop when fitted.
Windstop Removal
Perform the operations opposite to
those outlined above and in reverse
order.
NOTE:
To be able to fold up the upper part of
the windbreaker, unlock the pin by
pushing the small lever indicated in
the picture.
Interior Features
Electric Power Outlets
The vehicle is equipped with two 12
Volt (13 Amp) electric power outlets.
One in passenger compartment on the
central console, under the cover with
armrest function, using the socket of
the cigarette lighter as power outlet
and one fitted in the trunk.
All power outlets are supplied only
when the engine is started or the key
in the ignition switch is turned inACC
orMAR (ON)position.
Power outlets are protected by a fuse.
Insert a cigarette lighter or accessory
plug into the power outlets to ensure
proper operation. Otherwise, check
the matching fuse integrity, see “Fuse
Replacement” in section “Maintenance
and Care” for further information.
CAUTION!
• Do not plug in accessories that
exceed the maximum power of 160
Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
• Power outlets are designed for
accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlets
as this will damage the outlet and
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blow the fuse. Damages caused by
improper use of the power outlet
are not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this
type of outlet should be inserted
into any 12 Volt outlet.
•Replacing the fuses that protect
power outlets with others of higher
amperage, there is the risk of fire.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may
cause an electric shock and failure.
Power Outlet on Central Console
To access the power outlet on the
central console lift the cover with
armrest function by pushing the inside
handle.
Remove the cigarette lighter and use
its socket as power outlet.
WARNING!
High power consumption items
plugged into this outlet for longperiods may discharge the battery
and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
Power Outlet inside the Trunk
The power outlet is positioned on the
right side of the trunk compartment.
Cupholders
The vehicle is equipped with two
cupholders.
CAUTION!
• Use light and shatterproof
containers.
• Do not forcefully push unsuitable
containers into the cupholders to
prevent damage to the containers.
• Do not store hot drinks.
Cupholders for Front Passengers
The front cupholders are located
behind the transmission shift lever.
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Cupholders for Rear Passengers
The rear cupholders are available on
the rear part of the central console,
between the rear seats.
Multimedia Ports and Phone
Housing Compartment
Multimedia ports and the housing for
the phone are located in a
compartment inside the central
console. To access this compartmentlift the cover with armrest function as
previously described.
If the front passenger wants to use the
phone connected to the USB port, you
can route the cable to the right-hand
side of the hooking area of the cover
opening handle shown in picture.
To avoid the risk of being pinched
when closing the cover, the cable
diameter that properly fits in this area
must not exceed 0.8 in (5 mm) andmust pass as close as possible to the
side walls of the containment
compartment, avoiding the hooking
area of the handle.
The AUX auxiliary port features:
• typical port impedance between
AUX-IN and AUX_REF: 13 Kohm;
• max. applicable voltage: 0.75 Vrms at
1 kHz;
• port compatible only with 3.5 mm
jack connectors (not included).
Any player with these characteristics
and analog audio output (headset
output type) can be served by the
MTC+ System. The system can
recognize the connection to a player
outlet autonomously, by enabling
access to the audio functions
connected to this source.
This
USB port can be used for data
exchange and charge of the connected
source (refer to the MTC+ guide for
further details).
Through this USB input is possible to
recharge the connected device for
about an hour from when the key in
the ignition switch is turned inSTOP
(OFF)position (“Active Charging”
feature). When this feature is enabled,
the USB port will be backlit.
In this compartment there is also an SD
memory card input. Once inserted into
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the slot, to extract it press lightly on
the card.
Other two USB ports are present for
rear seat passengers, on the rear part
of the central console.
To access the USB port, open the
outside cover. These USB ports allow
charging the connected source.
When you turn the key in the ignition
switch inSTOP (OFF)position, these
USB ports remain active for 10 minutes
to allow the charging of connected
devices.
iPod®Connection
An iPod®can be connected to the
system via USB and AUX ports by
means of a special cable (optional).
The MTC+ will then control the
following functions: play, pause, fast
forward, rewind, next track, previous
track, random or repeat mode,selection and navigation of
playlist/genre/singer/album/Podcast.
CAUTION!
Do not leave your USB device, iPod®
or an external audio source in the
vehicle for extended period of time:
extreme temperatures and humidity
can occur in the vehicle.
NOTE:
Visitwww.maserati.comor an
Authorized Maserati Dealerfor a list
of iPod
®devices compatible with the
MTC+ and their level of compatibility.
Sun Visors
Sun visors can be folded to the front
and to the side of the vehicle. To move
the visor laterally, lower and release it
from its catch as indicated.By lowering the visor you can access
the courtesy mirror with incorporated
light illuminating automatically (with
the key in the ignition switch inMAR
(ON)position) by raising the mirror
protective cover. Before raising the
visor, close the mirror cover.
A paper holder is fitted inside each
sun visor.
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Smoking Kit
The kit includes a lighter and a
removable ashtray with cover.
The cigarette lighter is located inside
the compartment under the armrest
between the front seat.
The removable ashtray can be insert
into the front or rear cupholder.
To access the cigarette lighter lift the
cover with the armrest function as
previously described.
Pressing the central button activates
the cigarette lighter. After about 20
seconds the button returns
automatically to the initial position
and stops the heating: now the
cigarette lighter is ready for use.CAUTION!
After use, always make sure that the
cigarette lighter is switched off.
WARNING!
The cigarette lighter reaches high
temperatures. Handle it carefully and
do not allow children to use to avoid
risk of fire and injury!
Cloth Hooks
A cloth hook is located on the upper
part of the seatback of the front seats.
Mobile Phone Pocket
Central console on passenger's side is
fitted with a pocket for housing a
mobile phone or small objects.
CAUTION!
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in
the pocket.
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Cargo Area
WARNING!
To help protect against personal
injury, passengers must not be seated
in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo
space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers,
who should sit in seats and use seat
belts.
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity
The load carrying capacity of your
vehicle is shown on the “Tire and
Loading Information Label”
positioned on the rear driver door's
pillar.
The information indicated on the label
concerns passengers and luggage
loading operations.Do not exceed the specified Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for
either the front or rear axle.
The GVWR is the total allowable
weight of your vehicle. This includes
driver, passengers, and cargo.
The maximum load which may be
carried in the rear luggage
compartment is 66 lbs (30 kg).
WARNING!
Do not exceed the GVWR, or front or
rear GAWR. Exceeding these limits
may lead to poor handling, vehicle
instability or tire damage which could
cause a crash in which you or others
could be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING!
•Improper weight distribution can
have an adverse effect on the way
the vehicle steers, handles and the
way the brakes operate.
•Never drive with the trunk lid open.
Exhaust gases can enter the
passenger compartment.
The trunk is the most suitable place to
load bulky and heavy objects onboard
the vehicle.
To load your vehicle properly, store
heavier items below and be sure you
distribute their weight as evenly as
possible.
Stow all loose items securely before
start driving as they could move
during the trip.
Carrying Luggage on Rear
Seats
Light luggage may be transported on
the rear seats only if they are securely
anchored on the seats using the
tethers provided (upon request).
Installation
• Fasten one end of the tether to the
"U" metal ring positioned in the
center of the seat, between the
cushion and the backrest.
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• Lay provisionally the tether vertically
on the backrest and on the headrest.
• Place the suitcase on the cushion.
• Secure the suitcase with the tether,
which must be wound all around the
suitcase and passed through its
handles.
• Fasten the other end of the tether to
the "U" metal ring located
underneath the covering at the base
of the seat.• Using the buckle tension the tether
until the suitcase if firmly secured on
the seat.HomeLink®(for
versions/markets, where
provided)
HomeLink®replaces up to three
hand-held transmitters operating the
automatic devices that open garage
doors and gates, enable/disable the
lighting or security systems. The
HomeLink
®unit is powered by your
vehicle's 12 Volt battery. The
HomeLink
®buttons that are located in
the control panel behind the driver's
side sun visor designate the three
different HomeLink
®channels.
The HomeLink®LED is located above
the central button.
HomeLink
®is disabled when the
vehicle security alarm is active (see
“Vehicle security alarm” in section
“Before Starting”).
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