To recall one of the stored positions
with the door open, press the relative
button “1”, “2” or “3” briefly.
To recall a stored position with the
door closed, press the corresponding
button until hearing a tone that
confirms the seat has stopped.
NOTE:
•To stop the seat, press one of the
buttons - “1”, “2” or “3” -, or one of
the adjustment controls.
•Malfunctioning of the seat control
unit is indicated by a sequence of 5
tones emitted when the key in the
ignition switch is turned toSTOP
(OFF)position. Contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealerto have
the malfunction corrected.
Each system is independent of the
others and can be operated separately
using specific buttons for each seat.
System Initialization Procedure
Following any power cut-out (e.g.
after using the battery master switch
or dead battery), check the seats to
ensure that they are operating
properly when the power supply is
available.
Perform the following procedures on
both seats in the event of a
malfunction.The key in the ignition switch must be
inSTOP (OFF)position and the door on
the side of the seat concerned closed.
Open the door and begin the
following procedure within 5 seconds,
then complete it within 10 seconds:
• forward - STOP;
• backward - STOP;
• forward - STOP;
• backward - STOP;
• tilt the seatback fully forward and
wait until the seat performs two
complete travels (forward and
backward);
• move the seatback to its normal
upright position.
NOTE:
If you need to disconnect the battery,
wait at least 30 seconds from the last
seat movement. If you disconnect the
battery before, you will have to run
the initialization procedure.
Seatback Facilitated Tilt
This function only active when the
door is open, moves the seat forward
automatically when the seatback is
reclined forward to facilitate access to
the rear seat or exiting the vehicle. The
seat returns to their original position
when the seatback is tilted back again.Rear Seats
Rear seats can fit two passengers.
Seats and seat belts are parts of the
occupant restraint system of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
NOTE:
See chapter “Occupants Restraint
Systems” in section “Before Starting”
for seat belt positioning.
Rear Head Restraints
Rear seats are equipped with fixed
head restraints.
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domelights turn on for about 10
seconds.
Rear Domelight
The rear domelights, with automatic
operation upon opening of one of the
doors and timed deactivation, may be
turned on/off manually by pressing
the transparent in the point indicated
in the picture.
Cargo Light
To illuminate the cargo area there is a
light inside the trunk, at the top. This
light turn on when trunk lid is opened
and turn off when it is closed.If trunk lid is left open for a long time,
lights will turn off after a few minutes
to save battery charge.
Hazard Warning Flashers
Press the indicated button on the
central console to turn on the hazard
warning flashers. The operation is
independent from the key position in
the ignition switch.
Press the button again to turn them
off.
When these lights are on, the turn
signals, the related arrow indicator on
the instrument cluster and the button
itself will flash.NOTE:
When the hazard warning flashers are
activated, the turn signals control is
disabled.Door Courtesy Light
Each door panel is fitted on the lower
side with a courtesy light to illuminate
the area where passengers enter/exit
the vehicle.
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Interior Features
Electric Power Outlets
The vehicle is equipped with two 12
Volt (13 Amp) electric power outlets.
One in passenger compartment on the
central console, under the cover with
armrest function, using the socket of
the cigarette lighter as power outlet
and one fitted in the trunk.
All power outlets are supplied only
when the engine is started or the key
in the ignition switch is turned inACC
orMAR (ON)position.
Power outlets are protected by a fuse.
Insert a cigarette lighter or accessory
plug into the power outlets to ensure
proper operation. Otherwise, check
the matching fuse integrity, see “Fuse
Replacement” in section
“Maintenance and Care” for further
information.
CAUTION!
• Do not plug in accessories that
exceed the maximum power of 160
Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
• Power outlets are designed for
accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outletand blow the fuse. Damages caused
by improper use of the power outlet
are not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this
type of outlet should be inserted
into any 12 Volt outlet.
•Replacing the fuses that protect
power outlets with others of higher
amperage, there is the risk of fire.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may
cause an electric shock and failure.
Power Outlet on Central Console
To access the power outlet on the
central console lift the cover with
armrest function by pushing the inside
handle.
Remove the cigarette lighter and use
its socket as power outlet.
WARNING!
High power consumption items
plugged into this outlet for longperiods may discharge the battery
and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
Power Outlet inside the Trunk
The power outlet is positioned on the
left side of the trunk compartment.
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Engine Start Failure
CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to push or tow your
vehicle to get it started. Vehicles
equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this
way.
• If the vehicle battery is dead, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start
from a booster battery or the
battery in another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done
improperly. See “Auxiliary Jump
Start Procedure” in section “In an
Emergency” for further information.
Starting by cold engine
Start-off slowly, avoiding sudden
acceleration and rev the engine up at
low medium speeds. High-
performance driving should be
avoided until the engine temperature
reaches 65-70°C (149-158°F).
Engine Turn-Off
• Place the shift lever in P (Park) (see
“Automatic Transmission” in this
section).
• With the engine at idle, turn the key
in the ignition switch toSTOP (OFF)position. A burst on the accelerator
pedal before turning off the engine
has no purpose and increases fuel
consumption.
WARNING!
Never leave a vehicle out of the P
(Park) position, as it could move.
The key can only be removed from the
ignition switch when the transmission
is in P (Park) position and within 30
seconds after turning the key toSTOP
(OFF)position. If you do not remove
the key within 30 seconds, you will
need to turn it back toMAR (ON)and
then toSTOP (OFF)position to have a
further 30 seconds within which to
remove the key from the ignition
switch.
In the event that the key unlocking
system fails or if it is not possible to
shift the transmission to P (Park)
position, to remove the key you must
turn it toSTOP (OFF)position, then
remove the cap shown in picture using
a pen or sufficiently pointed tool.
Then press the button just uncovered
and at the same time extract the key
from the ignition switch. Once the key
has been removed, refit the removed
cap.
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If you attempt to disengage the
parking brake without having
depressed the service brake pedal, a
message will be displayed to warn
you to do so.
•The EPB command activation while
running, generates a deceleration of
the vehicle with strong deceleration
(Dynamic Braking). It is therefore
recommended to use of this feature
only in case of emergency. The
stability of the car is guaranteed by
the action of the activated ESC
system.
Deactivating Automatic
Operation
To deactivate automatic operation of
the parking brake, with the engine
on, press the "PARK OFF" button on
the central console.The words “PARK OFF” appear on the
display for 5 seconds, after which they
remain displayed but in smaller size.
To reactivate automatic operation,
press the "PARK OFF" button once
again, the words “PARK ON” appear
on the display for 5 seconds.
CAUTION!
• In certain conditions when the
battery voltage is low, the electric
parking brake system may
temporarily be deactivated for safety
reasons. Therefore, typically upon
starting the engine, when the
battery voltage drops, the message
“PARK OFF” may temporarily be
displayed on the instrument cluster,
indicating that automatic operation
is temporarily disabled.• In the case of performance starting,
check that the parking brake is
disengaged.
Failure Indication
In the event of electric parking brake
system failure, the
warning light
on the display will light up.
Depending on the message displayed,
it signals the following failures of the
EPB system:
• “Parking brake failure: go to dealer”
If the message warning you to go to
the nearestAuthorized Maserati
Dealeris displayed, drive slowly and
remember that the electric parking
brake device is not functioning.
• “EPB is overheated”
If the vehicle has been stationary
(key in the ignition switch toSTOP
(OFF)position) for about 15 minutes
without using the parking brake,
and the warning light illuminates
again after restarting the engine,
slowly drive to the nearest
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
• “EPB failure only manual unlock
allowed: see handbook”
In this case, follow the manual
emergency deactivation procedure
in order to release the parking brake
(see “Emergency Release of the
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Parking Brake” in section “In an
Emergency”).
• “Parking Brake system revision: go to
dealer”
The EPB system requires
maintenance, therefore contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealerto have
the system corrected.
WARNING!
In the event of an EPB failure, take
your vehicle to the nearest Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible.
Initialize the EPB System after a
Battery Disconnecting
After the detachment and the
subsequent connection of the battery,
on the instrument cluster display the
warning light will light up.
To initialize the EPB system lift, release
and lift again the lever located next to
the transmission shift lever.
Emergency Disengagement
In case of brake lock with complete
electrical system failure, it is necessary
to act on the electric actuator using
the special tool provided in the tool kit
to release the pressure of the parking
brake shoes (see “Emergency Releaseof the Parking Brake” chapter in
section “In an Emergency”).
EPB Operation with
Overheated Brakes
Driving on mountain roads with steep
slopes or a sports use of the vehicle
could overheat the brake system
components. In these conditions,
parking brake must not be used since
the push of the power actuator might
not be sufficient to ensure vehicle
braking, especially on a slope.
Drive normally without braking to
allow the brakes to cool down a few
minutes before stopping. In this way,
the automatic or manual activation of
the parking brake will ensure vehicle
braking.
Parking
Straighten the wheels and turn off the
engine.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully applied
in automatic or manual mode and
place the transmission lever in the P
(Park) position.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
WARNING!
•Always check that the vehicle is
locked before leaving it.
•Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
•Do not park the vehicle on paper,
grass, dry leaves or other flammable
materials. They could catch fire if
they come into contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system.
•Do not leave the engine running
while the vehicle is unattended.
CAUTION!
When you need to park the vehicle on
a steep slope, both with the engine on
and off, it is recommended not only to
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Tool Kit
The tool bag and other first aid
equipment are located in the trunk
compartment and are available by
lifting the floor panel.
The tools in the bag are the following:
•8+10mmopen end wrench;
• 13 + 17 mm open end wrench;
• double flat + cross-head screwdriver;
• tow hook;
• tool for electric parking brake
actuator release.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning flashers switch is
located in the central console under
the A/C controls.
Press the switch to turn on the hazard
warning flashers to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. When these
lights illuminate, the turn signals, the
related indicator lights on the
instrument cluster and the button start
flashing.
Press the switch a second time to turn
off the hazard warning flashers.
Hazard warning flashers operation
does not depend on the position of
the key in the ignition switch.
This is an emergency warning system
and it should not be used when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to
seek assistance, the hazard warning
flashers will continue to operate even
though the key has been removed
from the ignition switch.
CAUTION!
• When the hazard warning flashers
are activated, the turn signals
control is disabled.• The extended use of the hazard
warning flashers may wear down
your battery.
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slope or an uneven surface, place
chocks or other suitable items in
front of or behind the wheels to
stop the vehicle from moving.
•Never start or run the engine with
the vehicle on a jack.
•No person should place any portion
of their body under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.
• Take the bag with compact spare
wheel and tools out of the trunk
compartment and remove it from the
bag.
• Remove from the compressor case
the inflation hose and the cable with
a plug for the power outlet.
• Unscrew the valve cap of the
compact spare wheel and screw the
fitting of the inflation hose onto the
valve.• Insert the plug in one of the
available power outlets fitted in the
trunk or passenger compartment.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch in
MAR (ON)position.
• Turn the compressor on by pressing
the switch.
• Stop the compressor pressing switch
again, when the pressure indicated
by the gage reaches the
recommended level (see “Tire
Inflation Pressure” in section
“Features and Specifications”) and
screw the cap on the compact spare
wheel valve.
CAUTION!
• In order to obtain a more accurate
reading, the compressor should be
switched off when checking the tirepressure of the compact spare wheel
on the pressure gage.
• Do not run the compressor for more
than 20 minutes: there is a risk it
could overheat. Also, prolonged
power absorption may discharge the
battery, subsequently preventing the
engine from starting.
• The compressor has been designed
exclusively to inflate compact spare
wheels; do not use it to inflate air
mattresses, dinghies etc.
• Fit the adapter on the wrench.
Extend the wrench as shown, then
loosen by approximately one turn,
the five bolts on the wheel to be
changed.
• Open the jack partially, releasing and
turning the control lever clockwise.
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