CAUTION!
• When the key on the key in the
ignition switch is in theMAR (ON)
position and if the indicator light
does not switch on or if it switches
on while driving, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealeras soon
as possible.
• Prolonged driving with the MIL on
could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect
fuel economy and drivability. If the
MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is
required.
Parking Lights Indicator
With the key removed from
the ignition switch, it indicates
that the parking lights are on.
Transmission Failure Warning Light (*)
Depending on the message
displayed it signals:
• a transmission failure. If the
failure permits, slowly drive
to the nearestAuthorized
Maserati Dealer;• a too high temperature of the
transmission oil. In this case, slow
down until the temperature goes
down to the normal values for use
(the warning light goes off).
For further information see chapter
“Automatic Transmission” in section
“Driving”.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the
transmission temperature warning
light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or failure.
WARNING!
If the transmission temperature
warning light is illuminated and you
continue operating the vehicle, in
some circumstances you could cause
the fluid to boil over, come in contact
with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
High Beam Indicator
This indicator lights up when
the high beams are switched
on or when blinking.Low Oil Pressure Warning Light (*)
Under normal conditions, the
warning light illuminates
when the key in the ignition
switch is turned toMAR (ON)
position and goes off as soon as the
engine is started.
If the warning light stays or turns on
while driving, the engine oil pressure is
too low. The warning light is combined
with a displayed message. In this case,
turn the engine off immediately and
carry out the necessary checks.
Do not operate the vehicle until the
problem has been solved. This light
does not indicate the oil level. The
engine oil level must be checked with
the dipstick located under the hood
(see “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care”).
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Headlight On Indicator
This indicator will illuminate
when the position lights or
headlights are turned on.
For further details, see
“Lights” in section “Understanding the
Vehicle”.
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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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asphalt is significantly reduced. This
means that braking distances increase
considerably and road grip decreases.
Some advices for driving in the rain
are listed below.
• Reduce your speed and keep a
greater safety distance from the
vehicles in front of you. High speed
may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
• When driving on wet or slushy roads,
it is possible for a wedge of water to
build up between the tire and road
surface. This is known as
aquaplaning and may cause partial
or complete loss of vehicle control
and stopping ability. To reduce this
possibility: slow down if the road has
standing water or puddles.
• Heavy rain substantially reduces
visibility. In these circumstances, even
during the day, turn on the low
beams, to be more visible to other
drivers.
• Set the air conditioning and heating
system controls on the defogging
function, in order to avoid any
visibility problem.
• Periodically check the conditions of
the windshield wiper blades.• In low grip conditions use “ICE”
drive mode (see chapters “Drive
Mode” in this section).
Driving in Fog
If the fog is dense, avoid traveling if
possible.
When driving in mist, blanket fog or
when there is the possibility of banks
of fog, please consider some advices
listed below.
• Keep a moderate speed.
• Even in daytime, turn on the low
beams and rear fog lights. Do not
use the high beams.
• Remember that fog creates
dampness on the asphalt and thus
any type of maneuver is more
difficult and braking distances are
extended.
• Keep a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you.
• Avoid sudden changes in speed as
much as possible.
• Whenever possible, avoid
overtaking.
• If you are forced to stop the vehicle
(breakdowns, impossibility of
proceeding due to poor visibility,
etc.), first of all, try to stop off of the
travel lane. Then turn on the hazardwarning flashers and, if possible, the
low beams.
• Sound the horn rhythmically if you
hear another vehicle approaching.
• When you get out of the vehicle, put
on the high-visibility vest (if
equipped).
CAUTION!
Be aware that rear fog lights can
bother the drivers following your
vehicle: when visibility is back to
normal, turn off these lights.
Driving in the Mountains
Mountain roads usually have many
narrow turns and curves, tunnels and
steep uphill or downhill slopes: please
consider some advices listed below.
• Drive at a moderate speed, avoid
“cutting” corners.
• When driving inside a tunnel in
daylight turn on the low beams in
advance; avoid high beams and be
aware of the rapid brightness
change. Avoid abrupt maneuvers
that could be dangerous for the
following vehicle.
• Never coast downhill with the
engine off or in neutral, and never
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Pos. Amp. –
ColorSystem /
Component
F04 Maxi 40 A –
OrangeABS cylinder
F05 Maxi 40 A –
OrangeA.C. Node
F06 Maxi 60 A –
BlueFan 2 relay
F07 30 A –
GreenT07 I.E. main
relay
F08 7.5 A –
BrownT08 - Air
conditioner
compressor
relay
F09 7.5 A –
BrownT05 stop light
control relay
F10 15 A – Blue T06 horn relay
F11 10 A – Red LH high-beam
F14 - Not used
F15 15 A – Blue Alternator
sensing
F16 10 A – Red LH spot light
F17 10 A – Red RH high-beam
F18 7.5 A –
BrownI.E. bank
F19 15 A – Blue T02 DRL lights
relay
F20 - Not usedPos. Amp. –
ColorSystem /
Component
F21 - Not used
F22 - Not used
F23 10 A – Red ABS Electronics
F24 10 A – Red RH spot light
F30 30 A –
GreenT20 ignition
relay
F81 Maxi 50 A –
RedCPL2
F82 - Not used
F83 Maxi 50 A –
RedAir pump relay
F84 20 A –
YellowIgnition switch
F85 30 A –
GreenHeadlight
washers
F87 - Not used
F88 15 A – Blue Main
injector/coil
relay - cylinders
1-4
F89 15 A – Blue Main
injector/coil
relay - cylinders
5-8Pos. Amp. –
ColorSystem /
Component
F90 15 A – Blue Main I.E. relay,
secondary
connected
devices
F91 10 A – Red Main relay, I.E.
ECU
F92 15 A – Blue Main relay,
oxygen sensors
F93 7.5 A –
Brown+15 Controls on
inside roof
F94 7.5 A –
BrownNCS
F95 7.5 A –
BrownCSG
F96 7.5 A –
BrownAlternator
F97 10 A – Red I.E. ECU
F98 - Not used
F99 - Not used
F100 - Not used
F101 - Not used
F102 - Not used
F103 - Not used
F104 - Not used
F105 - Not used
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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
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 –
BrownPower supply for
control panel on roof
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,
windshield wiper
controls, 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
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Pos. Amp. –
ColorSystem / Component
F64 - Not used
F65 10 A –
RedKey-Lock solenoid
F66 20 A –
YellowFuel pumps
F67 - Not used
F68 - Not used
F69 - Not used
F77 - Not used
F78 20 A –
YellowPower outlet
F79 - Not used
F80 25 A –
WhiteBass boxBulb Replacement
The signal failure of an external light
(turn signal, low beam and high beam,
license plate light, reverse light, brake
light and rear fog light) is
communicated to the instrument
cluster that displays on the TFT screen
the
oramber warning light
and a text message indicating which
light is faulty.
Front Headlights
The light bulbs of the headlight
clusters are arranged as follows:
1Bi-Xenon low-beam/high-beam
bulb.
2Position light and DRL (*) LED.
3Turn signal light bulb.
4FTP bulb, headlight flashing.
5Side marker bulb.
(*) On vehicles for the Canadian
market DRL are always enabled.
CAUTION!
Due to the complexity of the
operation, for the replacement of the
headlight clusters light bulbs, we
recommend that you contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
WARNING!
The headlamps are a type of high
voltage discharge tube. High voltage
can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch and the ignition
switch off. Because of this, you should
not attempt to replace a headlamp
bulb yourself, but take the vehicle to
an Authorized Maserati Dealer for
service.
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