2020 MASERATI GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE manual transmission

Adaptive Light Control System Failure
Warning Light
This warning light, and the
related message, indicate a
failure of the automatic
headlight aiming system.
Please contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealerto check the system.
ASR System Failure Warning Light
This warning light indicates
the deactivation or failure of
the ASR system.
In the event of a failure,
contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealer.
Rain Sensor Failure Warning Light
This warning light indicates
that the rain sensor of the
windshield wiper system is
faulty.
Please contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealerto check the system.
Park Assist Sensor Failure Warning
Light
This warning light indicates
that the sensor of the park
assist system is faulty.
Please contact anAuthorized
Maserati Dealerto check the system.Suspensions Failure Warning Light
This warning light and the
related message turn on while
driving if there is a failure of
the suspension system.
Please contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealerto check the system.
Ice Hazard Indicator
When the external
temperature falls below 3°C
(38°F), the temperature value
blinks for a few seconds, the
warning light turns on and a message
is displayed to warn the driver of the
risk of icy roadbed.
Under such conditions, we recommend
using the ICE drive mode (see
“Automatic Transmission” in section
“Driving”) drive carefully and slow
down as the grip of the tires may be
significantly reduced.
The warning light switches off when
the temperature reaches 6°C (43°F) or
higher.
EPB Automatic Operation Disabled
Warning Light
This warning light and related
message illuminate when the
EPB automatic activation/
deactivation function is
disabled.The failure could also completely or
partially block the vehicle because the
parking brake could remain on even
after it has been automatically or
manually disengaged though its
controls.
If it is still possible to use the vehicle
(parking brake not engaged) drive to
the nearestAuthorized Maserati
Dealerand remember to perform each
operation/command during which the
electric parking brake does not work.
Seat Heating Indicator
It indicates that the heating
function is activated on one or
more seats.
Maintenance Schedule Indicator
Depending on the
accompanying message, this
indicates that service schedule
deadlines are either
approaching or due.
Upon reaching a deadline, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Cruise Control (CC) set indicator
This green light indicator will
illuminate when the CC is set.
For further information, check
“Electronic Cruise Control” in
section “Driving”.
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Maintenance Schedule Indicator
Depending on the
accompanying message, this
indicates that service schedule
deadlines are either
approaching or due.
Upon reaching a deadline, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Cruise Control (CC) set indicator
This green light indicator will
illuminate when the CC is set.
For further information, check
“Electronic Cruise Control” in
section “Driving”.
SPORT Drive Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates
when the button that sets the
vehicle to the SPORT mode is
pressed.
NOTE:
•SPORT mode changes the vehicle
driving features.
•SPORT mode should not be activated
if the road surface is in poor
conditions or slippery.
•In low- and medium-grip conditions
(e.g., rain, snow, ice, sand, etc.) it is
advisable not to activate SPORT
mode, even with the ESC enabled.ICE Drive Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates
when the low grip function is
active.
Fuel Economy Indicator
While driving, the system will
indicate that you should shift
gears in order to optimize fuel
consumption when the
required speed is reached.
The recommended gearshift indicator
will only work when the transmission
is set to manual sequential operation.
AUTO Drive Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates
when the automatic drive
mode is active.
MANUAL Drive Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates
when the manual drive mode
is active.Infotainment System
The vehicle is equipped with the
Infotainment Maserati Touch Control
Plus (MTC+) System, an advanced user
interface which incorporates the
on-board computer and combines
innovative and exclusive technical
features integrating entertainment,
user settings, satellite navigation
system (with digital maps where
available), communication and
information features within a single
system.
The MTC+ System features an audio
system which is acoustically optimized
for this specific vehicle.
WARNING!
The navigation system assists the
driver while driving, providing advice
and suggestions, by voice guidance
and graphic information, for the best
route to reach the set destination. The
suggestions provided by the
navigation system do not relieve the
driver from full responsibility for the
maneuvers made through traffic while
driving, or from compliance with road
regulations and other provisions
regarding road traffic. The person
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•Set Time Hours
With “Sync with GPS Time” feature
unchecked and this mode selected,
you can set the hours manually
from 1 to 24. To select, touch the
“+” or “–” softkeys to adjust the
hours.
•Set Time Minutes
With “Sync with GPS Time” feature
unchecked and this mode selected,
you can set the minutes manually
from 0 to 59. To select, touch the
“+” or “–” softkeys as done for the
hours.
•Time Format
When in this mode, you can select
the time format display. To change
the current setting, touch and
release the “12 Hrs” or “24 Hrs”
softkey.•Show Time In Status Bar
This feature will allow you to turn
on or shut off the digital clock in
the status bar.
•Set Date in Cluster
When in this mode, you can set the
date manually on the instrument
cluster display.
Tick the soft-key to enable the
feature and enter the setting page.
Touch than the “+” or “-” soft-keys
to set the day, the month and the
year”.
Safety & Driving Assistant
Touch this softkey to set the following
modes.
•Stop & Go Parking Sensors
This feature allows you to disablethe parking sensors signal under
special traffic conditions.
See “Park Assist” in section “Before
Starting” for further information.
•ParkView Camera with Dynamic
Guidelines
When this feature is selected, by
moving the transmission lever in R
(Reverse) position, the rearview
image with dynamic guidelines will
appear on MTC+ display.
The feature can be set to “On” or
“Off”.
•ParkView Camera Off Delay
By selecting this feature, when the
transmission lever is moved out of R
(Reverse), the rear view image with
dynamic guidelines will be displayed
for up to 10 seconds after shifting
unless the forward vehicle speed
exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h), or the
transmission is shifted into P (Park)
or the key in the ignition switch is
turned inSTOP (OFF)position.
The feature can be set to “On” or
“Off”.
•Instrument Panel Buzzer Volume
This feature allows adjusting the
volume of the acoustic signal that
accompanies some instrument panel
warnings (EPB overheating, seat
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Automatic Transmission
The electronic shift lever replaces the
conventional mechanical lever and has
no mechanical connection to the
transmission. The transmission is
operated by electrical actuators on the
hydraulic system and all commands to
the control system are transmitted by
the CAN network.
The automatic transmission has six
forward gear ratios and one reverse
gear. The gears can also be engaged
manually once you have shifted the
transmission shift lever to the sector
provided.
CAUTION!
In order to properly use the automatic
transmission, it is essential that you
read through the whole chapter, so
that you can understand right from
the start what the correct and
permitted operations are.
Damage to the transmission may occur
if the following precautions are not
observed:
• Shift into P (Park) only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
This is the default position of the
lever and should be used every timethe key in the ignition switch is
turned toSTOP (OFF)position.
• Shift into or out of R (Reverse) only
after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Do not shift between P (Park), R
(Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive)
when the engine is above idle speed.
• To effect any change from vehicle
stop to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 1
stor
2ndgear, it is necessary to keep the
brake pedal fully depressed.
WARNING!
•It is dangerous to move the shift
lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if
the engine speed is higher than idle
speed. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and when
your foot is firmly pressing on the
brake pedal.
•As with all vehicles, you should
never exit a vehicle while the engine
is running. Before exiting a vehicle,
always apply the electronic parking
brake, shift the transmission into P
(Park), and turn the engine off.
•When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignitionswitch and lock your vehicle.
•Do not leave the key in or near the
vehicle.
The transmission system is equipped
with "Shift-Lock" and "Key-Lock"
safety functions.
Shift-Lock
This safety function allows you to shift
from P (Park) to another position only
if the brake pedal is depressed. This
prevents the vehicle from involuntarily
jumping forward or backward.
Key-Lock
This function allows you to remove the
key from the ignition switch only
when the transmission shift lever is in
P (Park) position and within a
maximum time of 30 seconds. When
this time has elapsed, the key can no
longer be removed.
Automatic Transmission Lever
Automatic transmission is operated by
a lever with unlock button to engage
R (Reverse) and P (Park) located on the
central console.
By using the transmission shift lever it
is possible to select following
positions, indicated on the gear display
at the side of the transmission shift
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lever. The selected position will
illuminate in white light.
• P (Park);
• R (Reverse);
• N (Neutral);
• D (Drive) automatic forward speed (6
ranges);
• –/+ to downshift or upshift in
sequential manual mode (see "Drive
Mode" in this section).
Transmission status (example shown in
picture: D (Drive)) is visible also on the
central part of the instrument cluster
display.Starting the Engine
The engine can only be started when
the transmission shift lever is in P
(Park) or N (Neutral) position.
WARNING!
Always start the engine holding the
brake pedal depressed.
NOTE:
After starting the engine and setting
off, do not depress the accelerator
pedal before and while shifting the
transmission shift lever. This is
particularly important when the
engine is cold.
Driving the Vehicle
After starting the vehicle, with the
engine idling and the brake pedal
depressed (“Shift-Lock” safety), movethe transmission shift lever to D
(Drive) position or in the position for
sequential manual shifting “+” or “–”.
Release the brake pedal and gradually
depress the accelerator pedal.
NOTE:
The transmission shift lever can be
moved to P (Park) position only when
the key in the ignition switch is in the
MAR (ON)position and both the
unlock button on the transmission
lever and the brake pedal are pushed
(Shift-lock safety).
For safety reasons, the transmission
shift lever can be moved from D
(Drive) position to R (Reverse) and P
(Park) position only when unlock
button on the transmission shift lever
is pushed. It is also advisable to
depress the brake pedal during this
maneuver.
NOTE:
•Do not run the engine at top RPM
until it has reached stable operating
temperature.
•In the case of performance starting,
check that the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) is disengaged.
•For more comfortable starting (with
the transmission lever in D (Drive), R
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(Reverse) or MANUAL and the
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
engaged), push the brake pedal,
manually deactivate the EPB system
by pulling up the lever on the central
console, and push the accelerator
pedal.
Hill Holder Strategy
The Hill Holder strategy helps the
driver when starting-off on uphill
slopes. It activates only following a
vehicle stop when the brake pedal is
released, keeping the vehicle
stationary for a moment, so as to allow
the driver to move his foot from the
brake to the accelerator pedal. This
strategy is activated on slopes with a
gradient of more than 15°.Stopping the Vehicle
Regardless of the position of the
transmission lever, you must only
depress the brake pedal to stop the
vehicle.
WARNING!
•When the transmission shift lever is
in D (Drive, R (Reverse) or MANUAL
position, the engine idling and the
vehicle on an even surface, if the
brake pedal is not depressed, the
vehicle can move.
•Gearshifting is always active and
may be performed even when one
or more doors, the trunk or the
liftgate are open. Therefore, in these
conditions, take great care to avoid
moving the transmission shift lever
and so accidentally engage gears.
The key can be removed from the
ignition switch only when the
transmission lever is in P (Park)
position and within 30 seconds from
turning the key toSTOP (OFF)position.
The letter “P” (“Key-Lock" safety) is
displayed on the instrument cluster for
this entire time. For further
information see “Normal Starting of
the Engine” in this section.Selecting AUTO or MANUAL Operating
Mode
The transmission can be used both in
fully automatic mode (position “D”)
and in sequential manual mode
(positions “+” or “–”).
To select the mode, shift the
transmission shift lever to:
“D”: automatic gearshifting (AUTO);
“+” or “–”: sequential manual
gearshifting (MANUAL).
The transmission shift lever can always
be shifted from one position to the
other, even when the vehicle is
moving.
The transmission shift lever can
continuously be shifted from D (Drive)
to“+” or “–”. If automatic gearshifting
has been set, the word “AUTO” and
the letter “D” will be shown on the
instrument cluster display, while if
sequential manual mode has been set,
the word “MANUAL” and the gear
engaged will be shown on the same
display.
Automatic Transmission Range
P (Park)
Use this position to park the vehicle. A
transmission device will lock the
driving wheels.
The transmission can be shifted from P
(Park) position only with the brake
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(Drive) to R (Reverse), and vice versa,
by pressing the unlock button on the
transmission shift lever.
• Vehicle moving: switching to N
(Neutral) from D (Drive) requires the
unlock button on the shift lever
pressed.
• From D (Drive) selected mode it is
always possible to switch to
MANUAL mode by shifting the
transmission shift lever to "+" or "–"
position.
The gears will be engaged in relation
to the traveling speed, engine RPM,
accelerator position, speed with which
the pedal is depressed as well as the
traveling conditions (uphill, downhill,
curves).
The system has been programmed to
classify all driving styles, in relation to
the above mentioned parameters, and
to associate them with the various
vehicle settings, which go from
extremely comfortable and economic
driving to racing-style driving. The
setting is selected automatically.
At extremely cold temperatures
(-23°F/-30°C or below), transmission
may be affected by the low
temperature of the engine and
transmission. Normal operation will
resume once the transmissiontemperature has risen to a normal
level.
Transmission Strategy in
Particular Driving Situations
Downhill Driving
When the accelerator pedal is
released, the transmission system
detects that the vehicle is moving
downhill and deactivates upshifting.
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed, upshifting is reactivated
but will be delayed by a few seconds.
When the brake pedal is depressed,
the transmission system downshifts to
provide enhanced engine braking
power.
In other words, when driving
downhill, the transmission system
operates so as to avoid upshifting and
shifting gears when the accelerator
pedal is released, and delays gear
engagement by a few seconds when
the accelerator pedal is depressed.
In addition, when the brakes are
applied, it engages the lowest gear in
order to provide enhanced engine
braking power.
This strategy is aimed at making
downhill driving safer.Driving in Curves
The system detects when the vehicle
goes into a curve through the lateral
acceleration and the steering angle.
Detecting this condition, it controls
gearshifting using a specific mode.
This mode is exited when the vehicle
comes out of the curve, at a distance
that varies depending on the vehicle
speed.
Fast-off Strategy
When the accelerator pedal is fully
released, the system deactivates
upshifting.
The next time the pedal is depressed,
upshifting will be reactivated only
after a few seconds.
Upshifting is also deactivated when
the accelerator pedal is partially
released; the system waits the time
necessary to evaluate if the release
action is completed.
Hot-mode Situations
In the event that the engine oil or
coolant temperature is too high or
both, the transmission system reduces
the maximum engine speed to 4000
rpm.
Therefore, upshifting will occur at this
limit.
This strategy does not apply to
downhill driving, so as to always have
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Maserati Dealerto have the
transmission checked.
WARNING!
When the transmission is
malfunctioning, drive very carefully
considering that vehicle performance
is reduced. In addition, the reverse
gear safety lock may not be active:
absolutely do not shift the lever to R
(Reverse) when the vehicle is moving.
Transmission Oil Overtemperature
If the transmission oil temperature
exceeds the operating limit, a message
and the
red warning light
illuminates on the instrument cluster.
In this case, slow down until
temperature returns to normal level
(the light will turn off).
If this is not sufficient, we recommend
to stop the vehicle, shift the lever to
position P (Park) or N (Neutral) and
keep the engine idle until the
red
temperature warning light turns off
and the message disappears from the
display. Resume driving without
demanding high engine performance.
If the
red warning light and the
related message turns on again, it is
advisable to stop the vehicle, turn off
the engine and wait for theengine/transmission assembly to fully
cool down.
Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position
See chapter “Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park) Position” in section
“In an Emergency”.
Onboard Computer (Trip)
The trip computer screen pages are
accessible through the “Trip” softkey
in the lower bar of the MTC+ main
menus.
The selectable submenus are the
following:
• Current Trip.
• Trip A.
• Trip B.
• Service.
Current Trip
In this screen are displayed the range
and the distance of destination for the
current trip.
The unit for these submenus can be
adjusted by the user from MTC+
setting menu (see "MTC+ Settings" in
this section).
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