2020 MASERATI GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE towing

container inside the compact spare
wheel;
• using the support with pins, refit the
cover, tightening the wing nuts with
washer;
• insert the rod with the knob in the
cover;
• place the compact spare wheel in the
trunk compartment and make sure
that the toothX, on the support with
pins, is inserted in the upper opening
of the retaining clamp;
• push the rod forward by inserting
the threaded end into the vehicle
bracket;
• tighten the other knob on the end of
the rod;• cover the compact spare wheel with
the bag, as shown in the picture.Emergency Release of the
Parking Brake
In the event the electric parking brake
locks due to a total system failure (see
“Parking Brake” in section “Driving”),
it is not possible to move the vehicle,
since the thrust action of the brake
shoes will lock the rear wheels.
For moving the vehicle it is therefore
necessary to manually act on the
electric actuator to release the
pressure of the brake shoes on the rear
wheels by performing the following
operation.
CAUTION!
If the parking brake has been
activated in manual or automatic
mode and it is not possible to release it
by operating on the lever of the
central console, do not move the
vehicle since rear brake calipers might
be damaged. If you are not able to
perform the following operation, to
move the vehicle, load it on a rescue
vehicle, avoiding to move it. For more
information on vehicle towing, see
"Towing a Disabled Vehicle" chapter in
this section.
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Manual Release Procedure
To manually release the parking brake,
you need to use the special tool
provided in the tool kit (see "Tool Kit"
in this section).
Proceed as follows:
• remove any luggage and/or the bag
containing the compact spare wheel
(if equipped) from the trunk
compartment;
• remove the floor panel from the
trunk compartment;
• remove the inside covering panel
from the battery compartment;
• remove the container in the rear
part of the trunk compartment
unscrewing its fastenings;
• remove the cap on the right-hand
side of the EPB actuator;
• insert the flexible end of the special
tool into place;• turn the special tool handle
clockwise until it is released;
• remove the flexible end of the tool
from its seat on the actuator and
close it with the cap;
• reinstall the coverings and the
equipment removed for the
operation.
WARNING!
After each manual emergency release
procedure, the electric parking brake
system remains non functioning until
the situation is corrected by
anAuthorized Maserati Dealer.
Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park)
Position
The manual disengagement of the
shift from P (Park) has the purpose to
allow pushing or towing the vehicle if
not normally possible using the shift
lever (such as in the event of a battery
failure with inability to start the
engine).
The current procedure is exclusively
intended for emergency situations,
but not for frequent use.
WARNING!
Before performing the manual release
of P (Park) position, if possible, always
secure your vehicle by fully applying
the parking brake. Performing this
operation will allow your vehicle to
roll away if it is not secured by the
parking brake. Performing the manual
release of P (Park) position on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to
serious injury or death for those in or
around the vehicle.
• Move in the rearmost position the
driver's seat.
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• Remove the screwdriver from the
hole, being careful not to move the
transmission shift lever.
• Shift the lever fully into N (Neutral).
This position will allow vehicle
towing.
• Reinstall all the removed electrical
parts pushing it in the central
console seat until you hear the
locking click.
• Reinstall the covering panel on the
external side of the central console
press it until all pins are engaged in
their clips and “click” in place.
CAUTION!
Work extremely carefully so as not to
damage the central console trim
panels.
Freeing the Stuck Vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand, or
snow, it can probably be moved
backward and forward by a simple
rocking motion.
Steer the wheel right and left to clear
the area around the front wheels.
Shift then between D (Drive) or
MANUAL mode and R (Reverse) (see
chapter “Automatic Transmission” and
“Drive Mode” in section “Driving”).
Shifting to MANUAL mode, try to free
the car starting in second gear.
At low speed motion of the vehicle,
you can switch quickly from D (Drive)
to R (Reverse), and vice versa, just by
pressing the release button on the
shift lever.
For more effectiveness press lightly on
the accelerator pedal in order to avoid
wheel slippage.
If unable to release the vehicle in one
of the previously described ways,
enter the low-grip driving mode, by
pressing the “ICE” button, and
completely exclude the yaw and slip
control system, by pressing the
(ESC
Off) button for at least 2 seconds.
Moving the shift lever between D
(Drive) and R (Reverse) to start.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the
drive wheels may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the shift lever in N
(Neutral) for at least one minute after
every five rocking-motion cycles. This
will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck
vehicle.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive drive
wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the drivetrain and
tires.
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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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you should perform the following
inspections more frequently than
recommended on the “Scheduled
Service Plan”:
• check front disc brake pad conditions
and wear;
• check cleanliness of hood and trunk
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
• visually inspect conditions of: engine,
transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (trunks - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
• check battery charge;
• visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;
• check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
• check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter of the A/C system;
• check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner filter.
CAUTION!
All maintenance operations for the
vehicle must be carried out by the
Authorized Maserati Dealer. For
routine and minor maintenance
operations which you can carry outyourself, make sure that you have the
necessary experience and always use
suitable equipment, originalMaserati
spare parts (or equivalent) and the
prescribed fluids. Shall this not be the
case, do not carry any operation on
your own and contact anAuthorized
Maserati Dealer.
Onboard Diagnostic System
Your vehicle is equipped with a
sophisticated onboard diagnostic
system. This system monitors the
performance of the emissions, engine,
and automatic transmission control
systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will
provide excellent performance and
fuel economy, as well as engine
emissions suited to current
government regulations.
If any of these systems require service,
the system will turn on the
Malfunction Indicator Light on the
instrument cluster display (refer to
“Instrument Cluster” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”). The system stores as well
diagnostic codes and other
information to assist your service
technician by performing repairs.Although the vehicle will be driveable
and will not need towing, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealerfor service
as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
• Prolonged driving with the
MIL
on could cause further damage to
the emissions control system. It could
also affect fuel economy and
drivability. The vehicle must be
serviced before any emissions tests
can be performed.
•Ifthe
MIL is flashing while the
engine is running, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service at
theAuthorized Maserati Dealeris
required.
Spare Parts
Use of genuine parts for normal or
scheduled maintenance and repairs is
highly recommended to ensure
excellent performance.
Damage or failures caused by
non-genuine spare parts used for
maintenance and repairs will not be
covered by the manufacturer's
warranty.
Maintenance and Care
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Jump Starting Procedure......225
ToolKit..................212
Towing a Disabled Vehicle.....228
Engine
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .245
Engine Coolant Level Check. . . .240
Engine Oil Level Check.......243
Engine Overheating.........214
Engine Start Failure.........159
Engine Turn Off............159
Hood, Open and Close........37
Normal Starting of the Engine . .158
Use of the Engine...........183
EPB (Electric Parking Brake)......174
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) . .177
Filters
A/C Air Filter Replacement.....263
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .245
Fuel
Carbon Monoxide Warning. . . .201
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release..................203
Fuel Consumption Data.......278
Fuel Requirements..........199
Fuel System Warnings........201
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends. . . .200
Materials Added to Fuel......201
MMT in Gasoline...........200
Reformulated Gasoline.......200
Fuses Position and Replacement. . .251
HomeLink..................108Hood, Open and Close..........37
Indicator Lights
Air bag Warning Light........66
Indicator Lights/Warning Lights
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights...................126
Warning and Indicator Lights on
Analog Instrument..........119
Inertia Switch, Fuel Cut-out......229
Infotainment System..........130
Manual Controls and Devices . .132
Installing a LATCH-Compatible
Child Restraint System.........57
Instrument Cluster............118
Interior Components...........70
Interior Maintenance and Cure . . .268
Interiors Features.............102
Jump Start Procedure.........
.226
Keys
......................22
Level Checks................240
Adding Windshield/Headlight
Washer..................243
Brake Fluid Level Check.......242
Engine Coolant Level Check. . . .240
Engine Oil Level Check.......240
Power Steering Fluid Level
Check...................245
Transmission Oil Check.......245
Lights.....................82Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights . . .84
Automatic Headlights.........84
Bulb Replacement..........257
Cargo Light................88
DRL, Daytime Running Lights....83
Front Domelights............87
Hazard Warning Flasher.......88
Headlights................84
High Beams and Flashing......86
Light Switch...............82
Parking Lights..............84
Rear Fog Lights.............85
Turn Signals................86
Twilight Sensor.............85
Loading the Vehicle
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .107
Maintenance
A/C System Maintenance......262
Bodywork Maintenance and
Care....................265
Interior Maintenance and Care . .268
Maintenance Procedures......239
Periodic Maintenance........237
Scheduled Maintenance
Service..................232
Scheduled Service Plan.......234
Wheels Maintenance........263
Maserati Roadside Assistance
Program...................15
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light). .119
Mirrors
Folding Mirrors.............81
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Tires
Department of Transportation
Uniform Tire Quality Grades. . . .189
General Information.........187
Inflation Pressure...........284
Punctured Tire.............214
Replacement Tires..........192
Snow Chains..............193
Tire Pressure..............190
Tire Pressure Checkup........191
Tire Repair Kit.............214
Tire Safety Information.......187
Tires Durability.............192
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring
System..................194
Tread Wear Indicators........191
Winter Tires...............193
ToolKit ...................212
Towing the Vehicle...........228
TPMS System................194
Transmission, Automatic
Automatic Transmission Lever . .160
Malfunction and Overheating
Conditions................166
Transmission Manual Release of
P (Park) Position............221
Trip - Onboard Computer.......167
Trunk
Trunk Safety...............37
Trunk Compartment Lid.........35Trunk Lid
Trunk Lid Emergency Release from
inside the Trunk.............37
Updating....................7
USB, AUX and SD Memory Card
Ports....................132
Vehicle Identification Data
Homologation Labels.........18
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)....................17
Warning and Information Labels .18
Voice Commands.............156
Warning Icons.................6
Warning/Indicator Lights on TFT
Display...................126
Warnings when Driving.........14
Warranty and Service............8
Warranty Information..........10
Wheels
Tires Maintenance..........263
Wheels Rims Maintenance....
.265
Windows
Auto Down/Auto Up Feature....34
Reset Auto-Up/Down.........35
Windshield Wipers and Washers . . .89
Adding Washer, Headlight Washer
Fluid....................243
Rain Sensing Wipers..........90
Windshield and Headlight
Washers..................91Windshield Wipers...........89
Wiper Maintenance and Blades
Replacement..............245
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