Driving Conditions
Before the Trip
Check the following at regular
intervals and always before long trips:
• tire pressure and condition;
• levels of fluids and lubricants;
• conditions of the windshield wiper
blades;
• clean the glass on the external light
and all other glass surfaces;
• proper operation of the indicator
lights and of the external lights.
CAUTION!
It is however advisable to perform
these checks at least every 500 mi
(800 km) and always following the
maintenance schedule reported in
section “Maintenance and Care”.
Before you drive:
• adjust seat position, steering wheel
and rearview mirrors in order to have
the best driving position;
• ensure that nothing (mat covers, etc.)
is obstructing the pedals movement;
• carefully arrange and secure any
objects in the trunk, to prevent themfrom moving forward in case of
sudden stops;
• avoid heavy meals before a trip. A
light snack helps keep your reflexes
sharp. In particular, avoid drinking
alcohol.
WARNING!
Beyond being prohibited by law, it is
extremely dangerous to ride inside the
trunk or on the hood. In the event of
an accident, passengers sitting here
are more exposed to the risk of
serious injury. Passengers must only
travel seated in the vehicle seats, with
the seat belts fastened. Always check
that the driver and all passengers
have the seat belts correctly fastened.
Safe Driving
Although the vehicle is equipped with
active and passive safety devices, the
driver's conduct is always a decisive
factor for road safety.
Some simple rules for traveling safely
in different conditions are listed
below. Some of them will probably
already sound familiar but, in any case,
it would be useful to read them
carefully.Driving at Night
The main guidelines to follow when
driving at night are set out below.
• Drive carefully. Night conditions
demand more focus and attention.
• Reduce your speed, especially on
roads with no streetlights.
• Stop at early signs of drowsiness.
Continuing to drive would be a risk
for yourself and for others. Have a
rest before continuing your trip.
• Keep the vehicle at a greater
distance from vehicles in front of you
than you would during the day: it is
difficult to assess the speed of other
vehicles when you only see the lights.
• Use the high beams only outside of
densely-populated areas and when
you are sure that they will not
disturb other drivers.
• When another vehicle is
approaching, switch from high
beams (if on) to low beams.
• Keep lights and headlights clean.
• Outside of densely-populated areas,
beware of animals crossing the road.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads are dangerous. On
a wet road all maneuvers are more
difficult since wheel grip on the
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Fuse Replacement
Used Fuses Characteristics
When an electrical device is not
functioning, check that the
corresponding fuse is in proper
working order (intact).
AFuse intact
BFuse blown
Replace the faulty fuse with a new
one featuring the same rating, by
using appropriate forceps.The color identifies the value of the
fuses in amperes which is also
reported on them.
The vehicle is endowed with mini- and
maxi-fuses.
The table shows the match between
color and amperage of mini and maxi
fuses.
Type
Mini Fuse Maxi Fuse
Beige - 5 Yellow - 20
Brown - 7.5 Green - 30
Red - 10 Orange - 40
Blue-15 Red-50
Yellow - 20 Blue - 60
White - 25
Green - 30
CAUTION!
• Never replace a blown fuse with
anything other than a new and
suitable fuse (same rating).
• After replacing a fuse, if the fault
recurs, contact anAuthorized
Maserati Dealer.
Position of Fuses
The fuses are located in three parts of
the vehicle, namely:
• On the right hand side of the engine
compartment.
• Behind the glove compartment, to
the left of the steering wheel.
• In the trunk compartment next to
the battery.
Fuses Inside Engine
Compartment
• To access the fuses, lift the hood and
remove the covering panel.
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Pos.Amp. –
ColorSystem /
Component
F107 - Not used
Fuses in Passenger
Compartment
• To access the fuses lift the guard on
the left side of the steering wheel.
The fuses are housed in two control
boxes.The following table points out the
position as featured in the picture, the
type and function of the fuses
included in these control boxes.Passenger Compartment Fuses
Pos. Amp. –
ColorSystem / Component
F12 15 A –
BlueRight-hand low
beam
F13 15 A –
BlueLeft-hand low beam
F31 7.5 A –
BrownA/C unit, NBC (Body
Computer Node),
high beam relay
F32 10 A –
RedDomelights, step
lights, CAV, driver-
and passenger-side
footwell lights,
outside mirror lights
F33 30 A –
GreenDriver’s seat
(movement)
F34 30 A –
GreenPassenger’s seat
(movement)
F35 7.5 A –
BrownACC, FN and LF relay
coil
F36 10 A –
RedNQS
F37 10 A –
RedNQS (Instrument
Cluster Node), CPP,
CPD
F38 15 A –
BlueRear lid lock
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Pos. Amp. –
ColorSystem / Component
F39 15 A –
BlueNIM (Inside Roof
Node), NCL (Air
conditioning and
heating system
node), OBD socket,
CSA (Alarm system
siren ECU), CAV
(Motion sensing
alarm ECU), radio,
NAVTRAK
F40 30 A –
GreenHeated rear window
F41 - Not used
F42 7.5 A –
BrownNCL and windshield
wiper control
F43 30 A –
GreenWindshield
wiper/washer
(Connected Devices
Relay INT/A)
F44 20 A –
YellowFront and rear power
outlets (INT/A device
relay) front seat
heating (passenger
side)
F45 - Not used
F46 20 A –
YellowNPG/NPP locksPos. Amp. –
ColorSystem / Component
F47 30 A –
GreenNPG (Driver’s door
node)
F48 30 A –
GreenNPP (Passenger’s
door node)
F49 7.5 A –
BrownNVO (Steering wheel
node), CSG (Power
steering ECU), CSP
(Twilight/rain sensor
ECU), NIM (Inside
Roof Node), NCL,
Radio, CEM, CRP,
domelight molding,
NAVTRAK
F50 7.5 A –
BrownAir bag system
F51 7.5 A –
BrownNCA (Automatic
Gearbox Node)
F52 15 A –
BlueFront seat heating
(driver side) (INT/A
device relay)
F53 10 A –
RedRear fog lights
Fuses in Trunk Compartment
• To access the fuses, remove the floor
panel.• Remove the inside covering panel of
the battery compartment.
There are two control boxes.
• To access the fuses inside the control
boxes, remove the covers by levering
up the fastening tabs.
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Periodically remove any leaves and
insects that may build up and obstruct
the inlet of external air in the air
conditioning system through the grille
present underneath the rear part of
the hood.
To access the grille, lift the hood as
described in “Open and Close the
Hood” in section “Before Starting”.
A/C Air Filter Replacement
This filter performs mechanic/
electrostatic air filtering, provided
that windows and doors are perfectly
closed.
Have your filter replaced at least once
a year at anAuthorized Maserati
Dealer, preferably at the beginning of
the summer period.
If the vehicle is mainly used in the city
traffic, on highways or dusty roads, we
recommend that you replace the
filters more frequently than prescribed
in the "Scheduled Service Plan" of this
section.
CAUTION!
Failure to replace the filter may
considerably reduce the air
conditioning and heating system
efficiency.
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
Wheels Maintenance
Tires Maintenance
CAUTION!
To obtain the best performances and
the longest mileage from the tires,
take the following precautions during
the first 310 mi (500 km):
• do not drive at the vehicle’s
maximum speed;
• drive at low speed on curves;
• avoid sudden steering;
• avoid sudden braking;
• avoid sudden acceleration;
• do not drive at high speeds for too
long.
The tires inflation pressure must
correspond to the prescribed values
(see the chapter “Tire Inflation
Pressure” in section “Features and
Specifications”) and should be
checked only when the tires have
cooled down. In fact, the pressure
increases as the tire temperature
progressively increases.
Never reduce the pressure if tires are
hot (see “Tires – General Information”
chapter in section “Driving”).
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Brakes
Self-ventilating disc brakes on the four
wheels.
• Front disc diameter: 14.1 in (360
mm).
• Rear disc diameter: 13 in (330 mm).
• 6-piston front brake caliper
(Dual-cast technology).
• 4-piston rear brake caliper.
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) acts
on the rear wheels.
Transmission
Electro-hydraulically controlled
automatic transmission with 6 gears
(plus reverse), torque converter,
lock-up clutch and anti-slip function.
TRANSAXLE-type transmission.
Traction system equipped with rear
self-locking differential.
Suspension
Front and rear articulated
quadrilateral suspensions.
Skyhook adjustable damping
suspension (optional on MC version)
that allows the driver to choose two
settings for the shock absorbers,
depending on the road surface
conditions, speed and comfort.
Steering
Hydraulic speed-sensitive steering with
cooling exchanger system.
Steering diameter = 11.7 yd (10,7 m).
No. of steering wheel turns = 1.5 (to
the left and right).
Wheels
NOTE:
In order to maintain high performance
and safety level, Maserati
recommends to use tires equivalent to
the original size.
WARNING!
•The maximum speed reachable with
the tires (including winter tires) is
indicated by the tire manufacturer.
Always comply with the regulations
in force in the Country you are
driving in.
•Never exceed the maximum speed
indicated for the tires (including
winter tires): failure to respect the
max. speed may damage these tires.
Danger: risk of accident!
CAUTION!
• While respecting the specified sizes,
for the safe operation of the vehicle
it is also essential that it is equipped
with the same brand and type of
tires on all wheels.
• Do not use an inner tube with
Tubeless tires.
Standard Wheel Dimension
Light alloy rims 20” x 8.5J
(front)
20” x 10.5J
(rear)
- Front tires 245/35 ZR 20
- Rear tires 285/35 ZR 20
- Front winter tires 245/35 ZR 20
- Rear winter tires 285/35 ZR 20
Light alloy spare rim
(optional)18”x6J
- Spare tire 175/55 R 18
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Tire Inflation Pressure
Tire Pressure
Front and rear 220 kPa - 2,2 bar
-32psi
Spare wheel
(optional)350 kPa - 3,5 bar
-51psi
NOTE:
•For more information about the
pressure check methods, see “Tires –
General Information” in section
“Driving”.
•The tire inflation pressure value are
also indicated on the driver's side at
the base of the rear door pillar.
WARNING!
•Improperly inflated tires are
dangerous and can cause collisions.
•Under-inflation increases tire flexing
and can result in tire overheating
and failure.
•Over-inflation reduces a tire's ability
to cushion shock. Objects on the
road and potholes can cause damage
that result in tire failure.
•Over-inflated or under-inflated tirescan affect vehicle handling and can
fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
•Unequal tire pressures can cause
steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle.
•Unequal tire pressures from one side
of the vehicle to the other can cause
the vehicle to drift to the right or
left.
•Always drive with each tire inflated
to the recommended cold tire
inflation pressure.
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Abbreviations.................7
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) . . .179
A/C Air Filter Replacement.......263
Accessories
Aftermarket Parts and Accessories
Statement.................11
Accident, in the event of........213
A/C System Maintenance........262
Airbag.....................46
Air bag System Components.....46
Air bag Warning Light.........66
Passenger Air bag Labels.......18
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS).....................46
Air Conditioning Controls.......151
Air Conditioning Distribution.....112
Alarm, Vehicle Security..........26
ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) . .43
Assistance....................9
Assistance, if you need.........9
Audio Controls...............138
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . .138
Audio, Customer Setting........147
Audio System................140
Automatic Transmission........160
Automatic Transmission Range . .162
AUX, USB and SD Memory Card
Ports.....................132
Battery....................247
Access the Battery...........226
Jump Start Procedure........226
Maintenance - Free Battery. . . .247To Reconnect the Battery......248
Bluetooth, Customer settings.....147
Bodywork Maintenance and Care . .265
Protection from Atmospheric
Agents..................265
Useful Advice to Keep the
Bodywork in Good Condition . . .265
Brakes
Brake and Stability Control
System...................177
Brake Fluid Level Check.......242
Brake Overheating..........182
Parking Brake..............174
Parking Brake - Manual
Release..................220
Using the Brakes............181
Bulb Replacement............257
Cargo Area.................107
Child Restraint Systems
Children too large for Booster
Seats.....................56
Infants and Child Restraints.....55
Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children (LATCH)............57
Older Children and Child
Restraints.................55
Tips on getting the most out of
your child restraint...........56
Clock, analog................144
Comfort Pack Front Seats........76
Driver Memory Seat..........77
Front Heated Seats...........76Console
Central Console Components....73
Front Dome Console
Components...............71
Cruise Control...............185
Cupholders
Front Seats Cupholders.......103
Rear Seats Cupholders........104
Dashboard Components.........70
Data, Technical..............279
Defroster...................66
Doors Components.............72
Drive Mode, Controls..........169
Driving Conditions
Before the Trip.............204
Driving at Night............204
Driving in Fog..............205
Driving in the Mountains......205
Driving in the Rain..........204
Driving on Snow or Ice........206
Driving through Flooded
Sections..................206
Safe Driving...............204
DRL (Daytime Running Light)......83
Easy Entry/Exit function.........79
EDR (Event Data Recorder).......52
Emergency
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release..................203
Hazard Warning Flasher.......88
In the Event of an Accident. . . .213
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