Central Console Components
1SPORT mode button.
2ICE low-grip mode button.
3
ESC OFF System
deactivation button.
4PARK OFF function button.
5Air conditioning controls.6Hazard button.
7Centralized locking
button.
8Centralized unlocking
button.
9Gear display.
10Electric parking brake
engagement/disengagement
lever.11Automatic transmission shift
lever.
12Rotary selectors and buttons
for the multimedia navigation.
13Handle to lift front armrest.
14Glove compartment cover (with
armrest function).
15Front passengers cupholder.
16Air conditioning rear vents.
17Rear passengers cupholder
(with removable ashtray
inserted).
18USB ports for charging of
connected device.
19Soft top closing button.
20Soft top opening button.
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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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driving the vehicle is always and in
any case responsible for safe driving
on the road.
The vehicle is provided with a specific
add to the owner’s manual, describing
the MTC+ System features and listing
all warnings and precautions, which
are essential for a safe use of the
system. Maserati advises you to read
this add carefully and thoroughly.
The MTC+ display is positioned in the
central part of the dashboard and the
manual controls and devices for
connecting external sources are
positioned on the central console.
1MTC+ touch display.
2Ports for SD card, AUX and USB
inside the central console glove
compartment (for further details,
refer to “Interior features” in
section “Understanding the
Vehicle”).
3
“Browse” and “Mute”
button.
4
“Back” button.
5“Enter” button and
shutdown/restart MTC+ system.
6Volume control.
7Tune/scroll control.In addition to these commands, in
“Radio”, “SiriusXM Satellite Radio” (if
available) and “Media” mode you can
use the audio controls on the steering
wheel (see “Audio Controls” in this
section for further information).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.
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Manual Controls and Devices
SD, AUX and USB Ports
When an SD card is inserted into its
housing, the MTC+ is able to read it
and select multimedia files (music and
images) from the device.
By using the AUX and USB (full) inputs
it is possible to connect external
devices to the MTC+ (see chapter
“Interior features” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”).
After connecting the device, by using
the MTC+ display softkeys, knobs on
the central console and controls at the
steering wheel, user can navigate
through the content of the connected
device and set its playing mode.
Multimedia Navigation Controls on
Central Console
The manual controls located on the
central console are a further interface
for the driver and nearby passenger,
that adds to the MTC+ display
softkeys. Using the manual controls,
the MTC+ display will work as a
graphic display of the inputs from the
controls.
Volume Control
By working this knob in “Radio”,
“SiriusXM Satellite Radio” (if available)
or “Media” mode, user can adjust thevolume of the radio or audio files,
from minimum to maximum and vice
versa. Turn knob clockwise to increase
the volume, anti-clockwise to decrease
it. The volume status will be indicated
in the top part of the MTC+ display.
Tune/Scroll Control
By working this knob in “Radio”,
“SiriusXM Satellite Radio” (if available)
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 enter button.
In any other mode of the MTC+, use
this knob to scroll the list of available
options or to manage the cursor
movement in the lower bar of the
main menus. Then press enter button
to confirm the function or setting
highlighted on MTC+ display.
Browse/Mute Button
After selecting a function, using the
tune/scroll knob or softkeys on MTC+
display, press this button to see the
detail of the items/options of the
selected function. This button is also
used as short cut to display the phone
book, when the “Phone” menu is
selected, or the favorites when the
“Nav (Navigation)” menu is selected.
Press and hold this button for 2-3
seconds to mute the volume of the
radio or media files.
The volume mute status will be
indicated in the top part of the MTC+
display.
Back Button
Press this button to go back to
previous menu or previous screen.
Press this button to shift the
navigation one level backward on
MTC+ screen. If it is pressed and held
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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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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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