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for at least 2 seconds, it brings the
cursor back in the lower bar of the
main menus.
Enter Button
To confirm the function or setting
highlighted on MTC+ display. When in
"Radio" mode and the key in the
ignition switch inMAR (ON)position,
holding this button you can save your
preset stations.
With key not inserted in the ignition
switch or inSTOP (OFF)position,
pressing and holding this button for
2-3 seconds will turn off the MTC+
system. If pressed again and held for
2-3 seconds, the MTC+ will turn back
on.
Main Menu Bar on MTC+
Display
The softkeys located on the lower part
of the MTC+ display represent the
main menu modes/functions, which
are briefly indicated below.Main menu bar is set up by Maserati:
it can be customized according to
personal requirements, as explained in
“Customizing the Main Menu Bar” in
this chapter.
For further information refer to the
dedicated booklet included in the
owner documentation.
1. “Radio” softkey
Touch this softkey to enter the
Radio mode. The different tuner
modes: FM, AM, SiriusXM
Satellite Radio (if equipped) and
“Aha” App (for countries where
it is supported) can be selected
by touching the related softkeys
in the Radio mode.2. “Media” softkey
Touch this softkey to access
media sources such as: USB
Device, AUX, Bluetooth and SD
card as long as the requested
media is present.
3. “Controls” softkey
Touch this softkey to access the
“Screen Off” and “Settings”
features. Features can be
selected and turned on/off or
adjusted by touching the related
softkey (see “MTC+ “Controls”
Screen” in this section).
4.
(Apps) softkey
Touch this softkey to access
connected phone connection
options and user functions
settings.
5. “Trip” softkey
Touch this softkey to access the
trip features. Refer to “Onboard
Computer (Trip)” in section
“Driving” to choose from the
available options.
6. “Nav” softkey
Touch this softkey to access the
Navigation feature. Refer to the
MTC+ instruction manual for
further details.
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7. “Phone” softkey
Touch this softkey to access the
MTC+ Phone feature that can be
set or monitored via MTC+.
Touch one of these softkeys to access
the list of functions that the user can
set.
Touchscreen Display Warnings
CAUTION!
• Do NOT attach any object to the
touchscreen, doing so can result in
damage to the touchscreen.
• Do not press the screen with any
hard or sharp objects (pen, USB stick,
jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the
touchscreen surface.
• Do not spray any liquid or caustic
chemicals directly on the screen. Use
a clean and dry micro fiber lens
cleaning cloth in order to clean the
touchscreen.
• If necessary, use a lint-free cloth
dampened with a cleaning solution,
such as isopropyl alcohol, or an
isopropyl alcohol and water solution
ratio of 50:50. Be sure to follow the
solvent manufacturer’s precautions
and directions.
Switch OFF Touch screen Backlight
If the screen backlight becomes
annoying when driving, it is possible to
switch it off.
Switch off the screen backlight by
touching “Screen OFF” softkey in the
“Controls” screen of MTC+ display.
Customizing the Main Menu
Bar
The softkeys for the main functions of
the MTC+ system, indicated at the
bottom of the MTC+ display, can be
easily customized to suit user's
requirements, as follows:
• press
button to open
applications/settings screen;
• hold depressed and drag the icon
corresponding to the selected
function until it overlaps the one to
be replaced on the bottom bar.Once it is set in the menu bar, the new
connection will be immediately
operational.
Use the MTC+ Display as
Projection Device
If your smartphone is properly
connected to the vehicle via the USB
(full) port, in the
(Apps) screen in
place of “Phone” softkey and in the
source list of “Media” screen you can
find the “Apple CarPlay” (example
shown in picture) or the “Android
Auto” app softkey (according to the
MTC+ System installed). “Android
Auto” app needs to be downloaded
on your mobile device.
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These applications use the MTC+
display as projector of the functions
available on the connected device.
“Apple CarPlay” allows the best use of
your iPhone
®in the car and perfect
integration with the MTC + display
and with the controls of the car,
including Siri voice control. You can
make phone calls, access to music,
send and receive messages, get
real-time directions on traffic
conditions, staying focused on the
road.
The “Android Auto” app lets you
share information while driving and
make it easier to access Google. The
interface is equipped with Google
Maps with voice guided navigation,
traffic information in real time,
on-demand access to millions of songs
in Google Play Music. It also offers the
possibility to make phone calls or send
and receive messages without takingyour hands off the steering wheel.
You can also request Google to make
any type of research. Android Auto
will give an easier access to
applications and content from the
MTC+ system display.
The following tables show the
“Screen” and “Audio” source (of
projection device
or of MTC+
System
MTC+) when a smartphone is
connected, a session is established and
the device (Table A) or the MTC+
System (Table B) is performing an
action.
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Table A: device is performing an action
Action
MTC+ SystemMTC+: Active Mode
RadioMediaNavigationPhoneVoice Rec.
No App activeScreen:
Audio:MTC+
Screen:
Audio:MTC+
Screen:
Audio:MTC+
Screen:
Audio:MTC+
Screen:
Audio:MTC+
Start Media
PlayerScreen:
Audio:MTC+
Screen:
Audio:MTC+
Screen:
Audio:+MTC+
Screen:
Audio:MTC+
Start NavigationScreen:Audio:MTC+
+ Audio priorityScreen:
Audio:MTC+
+ Audio priorityPopup to ask which
Nav to useScreen:
Audio:MTC+
+ Audio priority
Start Phone CallScreen:
Audio:MTC+
Start Voice Rec.Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:
Audio:
Screen:MTC+
Audio:MTC+
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Table B: MTC+ is performing an action
ActionMTC+
Device: Active Mode
No App active
MediaNavigationPhone CallVoice Rec.
Start RadioScreen:
MTC+
Audio:MTC+Screen:MTC+
Audio:MTC+
Screen:MTC+
Main Audio:MTC+
+ mix
prompt navScreen:
MTC+
Audio:
Screen:MTC+
Audio:
Start Media PlayerScreen:MTC+
Audio:MTC+Screen:MTC+
Audio:MTC+
Screen:MTC+
Main Audio:MTC+
+ Audio priorityScreen:
MTC+
Audio:
Screen:MTC+
Audio:
Start NavigationScreen:MTC+
Audio:MTC+
Screen:MTC+
Main
Audio:
+ Audio priorityPopup to ask
which Nav to useScreen:
MTC+
Audio:
+ Audio priorityScreen:
MTC+
Audio:
+ Audio priority
Start Phone CallScreen:
Audio:
Start VRScreen:MTC+
Audio:MTC+
Screen:
Audio:MTC+
+ Audio priorityScreen:
Audio:MTC+
+ Audio priorityCannot start VR
during CallScreen:Audio:
Start Rearview
CameraScreen:MTC+
Audio:MTC+
Screen:MTC+
Audio:
Screen:MTC+
Audio:
Screen:MTC+
Audio:
Screen:MTC+
Audio:
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Audio Controls
The vehicle is equipped with audio
controls that allow both driver and
front passenger to operate the audio
system. These controls can be used to
adjust audio volume, change radio
station/channel or mode (FM, AM,
USB, etc).
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
On Front Side of Steering Wheel
The audio controls are rocker-type
switches and buttons located in the
front side of the steering wheel.
The function of these controls is the
following:
+Increases the sound system
volume.
–Decreases the sound system
volume.“Radio” mode: if pressed
briefly, search for the first
tunable station with higher
frequency.
“SiriusXM Satellite Radio” mode
(if available): if pressed briefly
goes to the next category
starting from the one currently
selected.
“Media” mode: if pressed
briefly, track fast forward.
“Radio” mode: if pressed
briefly, search for the first
station with a lower frequency
that can be tuned in to.
“SiriusXM Satellite Radio” mode
(if available): if pressed briefly
goes to the previous category
starting from the one currently
selected.
“Media” mode: if pressed
briefly, goes to the previous
track if selected within the first
3 seconds of track playing.
Otherwise the track is played
again from the beginning.
“Media” mode: if pressed
longer, track fast forward.
SRCMode selection: “Radio” or
“Media”.
Mute function on/off.
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NOTE:
“SiriusXM Satellite Radio” is the US
service only available in the 48
Continental United States and
Canadian markets. Subscription is
required. For further details refer to
the Maserati Touch Controls Plus
(MTC+) guide.
On Rear Side of Steering Wheel
These audio controls are rocker-type
switches with a button in the center
and are located on the rear side of the
steering wheel, right behind the front
audio switches (the picture shows the
audio controls on the left side).
These controls replicate the
functionality of the tune/scroll bottom
rotary knob on the central console.
The functionalities are the same on
both rocker-type switches.
By working these rocker-type switches
in “Radio” or “Media” mode, user can
shift through the radio stations/
channels or scroll the tracks inside
connected external devices and
confirm the selection by pressing the
central button.
In any other mode of the MTC+, use
these controls to scroll the list of
available options or to manage the
cursor movement in the lower bar ofthe main menus. Then press the
central button to confirm the function
or setting highlighted on MTC+
display.
Audio Controls on Central
Console
In “Radio” or “SiriusXM Satellite
Radio” (if available) mode, turn the
volume upper knob to set the audio
volume, or turn the tune/scroll bottom
knob to tune station.For further details, refer to
“Infotainment System” in this section.
When in “App” or “Settings” mode,
the tune/scroll bottom knob and the
browse
and enter buttons allow
you to scroll through the menus and
change the user’s settings (see “MTC+
Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”).
When in “Radio”, “SiriusXM Satellite
Radio” (if available) or “Media” mode
the browse
and enter buttons
allow you respectively to mute the
audio volume and to turn off the
MTC+ system.
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Audio System
The vehicle is equipped with an audio
system that offers superior sound
quality, higher sound pressure levels
and reduced energy consumption.
The system maximizes the amplifier
and speaker technology delivering
substantially higher components and
system efficiency.
Premium System
The vehicle is equipped with a
“Premium” sound system which
features 9 speakers and can develop a
sound output of 900 W.
System Components
The "Premium" system includes:
1One 3.1 in (80 mm) Centerfill
positioned centrally on the
dashboard.
2Two 1 in (25 mm) Tweeter
positioned in the passenger
compartment, near the outside
rearview mirrors.
3Two 6.5 in (165 mm) Mid-Woofer
on each of the door panels.4One Sub-Woofer powered by
two amplifiers and housed in a
central position between the two
rear seats.
5Two 6.5 in (165 mm) Mid-Woofer
on the side panels of the rear
seats.
6Two 1 in (25 mm) Tweeter on the
side panels of the rear seats.
712-Channel located on inner
left-hand side of trunk
compartment.
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