2020 MASERATI GRANTURISMO engine

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
• Undo the lateral screw securing the
battery holder with a small
cross-head screwdriver.
• Extract the battery holder.
• Remove the battery from its
retaining ring.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
Batteries contain dangerous materials
that could harm the environment.
Please dispose of them according to
local regulations or at an Authorized
Maserati Dealer.
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 exceptas 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
NOTE:
Avoid touching the new battery with
your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a
battery, clean with alcohol.
• Fit a new battery of the same type,
observing the indicated polarity:
match the "+" sign on the battery to
the "+" sign on the inside of the
battery holder.
• Fit the battery holder into the radio
control case and secure it by
tightening the retaining screw.
Radio Frequency Transmitter -
General Information
Some countries do not require a
specific domestic homologation in the
event that the vehicle has already
obtained other European
homologations.
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The homologation number (EEC
regulations) of the radio control device
is indicated in the picture.
The current device feature is subject to
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful
interference.
• This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
If your transmitter device fails to
operate from a normal distance, check
for these two conditions:
• A weak battery in the transmitter
device. The expected life of the
battery in normal use is a minimum
of three years.
• Closeness to a radio transmitter such
as a radio station tower, airporttransmitter, and some mobile or CB
radios.Doors
WARNING!
•For personal security and safety in
the event of an accident, or robbery
lock the vehicle doors before you
drive as well as when parking and
leaving the vehicle unattended.
•When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key and lock your
vehicle.
•Do not allow children to be in a
vehicle unattended or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally
injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake
trigger, brake pedal or the shift
lever.
•Do not leave the key in or near the
vehicle, and do not leave ignition
switch in the ACC or MAR (ON)
position. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or
start the engine and the vehicle.
•Before opening a door, make sure
the maneuver can be performed
safely.
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Control Plus (MTC+) settings (see
"MTC+ Settings" in section
"Dashboard Instrument and
Controls").
If one or more doors are not properly
closed when locking the doors from
the outside, they will not be locked,
while if the trunk compartment is not
properly closed, the doors will in any
case be locked.
In both cases, the malfunction will be
indicated by the turn signals flashing
for a few seconds.
NOTE:
•The interior door locking/unlocking,
trunk compartment lid opening and
fuel tank door opening buttons are
disabled when the doors are locked
from the outside.
•In the event that the inertia switch
activates, the doors are electrically
unlocked and the vehicle can be
accessed by pressing the rear button
inside each handle.
Opening from the Inside
To open the door, even if the lock is
engaged, pull the internal handle.There are two buttons in front of the
transmission lever which operate the
door locking and unlocking functions:
: door locking;
: door unlocking.NOTE:
By pulling the internal handle on the
driver’s door, all the locks can be
released at the same time or just the
driver’s door, depending on the MTC+
settings (see "MTC+ Settings" in
section "Dashboard Instrument and
Controls").
Door Open Warning Lights
If the doors and the engine/luggage
compartment lids are not closed
properly, this is signaled by the
illumination of relative symbols on the
instrument panel display, accompanied
by the messages “Door open” or
“Doors open” shown in the picture.
Door Lock ECU Initialization
Every time the battery is connected or
a fuse replaced, you must perform the
system initialization procedure to
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ensure proper system operation. To
perform this procedure, lock and then
unlock the doors using the buttons
andon the radio control device.
For more details, see "Maintenance-
Free Battery" in section "Maintenance
and Care".
Door Open Indicator Light
Each door is provided with a reflector
fitted on the rear side of the door
panel that makes it visible when
illuminated by the headlights of a
vehicle.
Signal
Upon exceeding a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), if one or more doors/lid are
open or not properly closed, a
warning signal will be activated.
Door Courtesy Light
Each door panel is fitted with a
courtesy light, on the lower part of
the door framework, to illuminate the
area where passengers enter/exit the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Gearshifting is always active and may
be performed even when one or more
doors, the engine compartment lid or
the trunk lid are open. Therefore, in
these conditions, take great care to
avoid moving the transmission shift
lever and so accidentally engage
gears.
Power Windows
The power windows can only be
activated when the key in the ignition
switch is in theMAR (ON)position.
The controls for all power windows
are located in the armrest of the door
on the driver’s side. The external
switch commands the power window
driver’s side; the inner switch
commands the power window
passenger’s side.
The door on the passenger side only
has control for the window on the
passenger side.
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Open and Close the Hood
Opening
From inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release lever located under the left
lower side of the dashboard.
Move to the outside and stand in front
of the vehicle front grille.
Slightly lift the hood and lift the safety
lever as indicated by the arrow. The
safety lever is located in the center of
the front lid contact area.Lift the hood completely: this
operation is facilitated by two gas
struts keeping the fully open position.
With the key in the ignition switch in
MAR (ON)position, the specific red
warning light will display on the
instrument cluster with the message
indicating that the hood is open (see
chapter “Instrument Cluster” in section
“Dashboard Instrument and
Controls”).
Closing
Lower the hood to about 20 cm (8 in)
from the contact area of the engine
compartment and then drop it. This
should secure the inclusion of the
latch.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it.
WARNING!
•Be sure the hood is fully latched
before driving your vehicle. If the lid
is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
•Gear shifting is always active and
may be performed even when one
or more doors, the hood or the trunk
lid are open. Therefore, in these
conditions, take great care to avoid
moving the transmission shift lever
and so accidentally engage gears.
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force exerted on the shoulders while
the seat belt is in restraining mode.
Seat Belt Reminder System
(SBR)
The SBR system has the function to
remind the driver and the front
passenger to fasten the seat belts.
The function activates with engine
running. If the driver or front seat
passenger is unbelted, the seat belt
reminder light
and related message
will turn on in the instrument cluster
and remain on until both front seat
belts are fastened.
The warning sequence begins after the
vehicle speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h)
for more than 19 seconds, by blinking
the seat belt reminder light
and by
sounding an intermittent chime.
Once the sequence starts, it will
continue for the entire duration. Afterthe sequence completes, the seat belt
reminder light
remain illuminated
until the respective seat belts are
fastened.
If the opened door on the driver or
passenger side is closed and the
occupant presence sensor detects a
status change from occupant not
present to occupant present the
system will repeat the warning
sequence.
The driver should instruct all other
occupants to fasten their seat belts.
If a front seat belt is unbuckled while
traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h), SBR system will provide both
audio and visual notification on the
instrument cluster.
The front passenger seat SBR is not
active when the front passenger seat is
not occupied. SBR may be triggered
when an animal or heavy object is on
the front passenger seat. It is
recommended to restrain pets in the
rear seat, in pet harnesses or pet
carriers that are secured by seat belts,
and properly stow cargo.
Maintaining the Seat Belts
• Always use the seat belts with the
belt completely flat, not twisted.
Make sure that the belt can move
freely without jamming.• The seat belts must be replaced
following every pretensioner
activation and whenever the belt
itself shows visible damages or
abrasions.
• Wash the seat belts by hand using
water and neutral soap, rinse them
and let them dry in the shade. Do
not use strong detergents, bleaches
or colorants and any other chemical
substance that may weaken the
fibers.
• Make sure the seat belt retractors do
not get wet: they will operate
properly only if they do not undergo
water infiltration.
Seat Belts and Pregnant
Women
Seat belts should also be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in
the event of an accident is greatly
reduced for them and the unborn child
if they are wearing a seat belt. The
best way to protect the fetus is to
protect the mother.
Pregnant women must position the
lower part of the belt very low down
so that it passes over the pelvis and
under the abdomen (see figure).
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air bag cover gets damaged, have
the air bag module immediately
checked by an Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
•Activation of a damaged module
could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Please note that your vehicle is not
capable of automatically detecting
damage to the air bag cover.
Operation and Replacement
The air bags are controlled by the OCR
that is designed to activate them in
the case of a head-on collision of
sufficient force.
In the event of a collision with an
impact force that causes deceleration
exceeding the value set for the
internal sensor, the OCR will transmit a
signal to deploy the air bags. The air
bags will begin to inflate, breaking
the cover along the breakage line and
will inflate completely in a few
milliseconds. Once inflated, they will
serve as a protection between the
driver and/or passenger and structures
that could cause injury.
The air bags deflate immediately
afterward.NOTE:
When the system starts operating,
gases are released in the form of
fumes, together with the gas used for
inflating the air bags.
These gases are not harmful.
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
CAUTION!
• Do not cut or tamper with the
connectors of the air bag harness or
on the air bag modules.
• Do not cover the steering wheel and
the top part on the instrument
cluster on the passenger’s side with
any tape or label, or treat it in any
way.
• Never remove the steering wheel. If
necessary, this procedure should only
be performed by anAuthorized
Maserati Dealer.
• All the air bag system components
must be replaced after an accident
that has caused air bag deployment.
Following an accident not involving
air bag activation, you must contact
anAuthorized Maserati Dealerto
have the system checked and replace
any system components that may be
damaged or malfunctioning.
WARNING!
Damaged or defective components of
the air bag system cannot be repaired
and must be replaced.
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Theair bag warning light monitors
the internal circuits and
interconnecting wiring associated with
air bag system electrical components.
WARNING!
Ignoring the
air bag warning light
and message in your instrument
cluster could mean you won't have
the air bags to protect you in a
collision. If the light does not come on
as a bulb check when the ignition is
first turned on, stays on after you
start the engine, or if it comes on as
you drive, have an authorized Service
Centre service the air bag system
immediately.
General Warnings
WARNING!
•When the key in the ignition switch
is turned to the MAR (ON) position,
the
warning light illuminates, but
it must turn off after approx. 5
seconds. If this warning light does
not illuminate, if it remains
permanently on or if it illuminates
while driving, contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer immediately.
•Always drive keeping your hands on
the steering wheel rim so that, in the
case of activation, the air bag can
deploy without encountering
obstacles which may cause serious
injuries.
•Do not drive with your body bent
forward but keep the seatback in the
upright position and fully resting
your back against it.
•Do not apply stickers or other
objects to the steering wheel or the
passenger’s air bag compartment.
•Do not travel with objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or
especially with a pipe, pencil or
other object held in your mouth; In
the event of a collision with air bagdeployment these objects may cause
serious injuries.
•Do not cover the front seat backs
with clothes or covers.
•Note that with the key in the
ignition switch turned to MAR (ON)
position, even with the engine off,
the air bags may activate even if the
vehicle is stationary, if it is run into
by another vehicle. Therefore, even
with the vehicle stationary, children
must be secured by the specific child
restraint systems installed on the
passenger seat. In addition, the air
bags will not activate in the event of
a collision with the vehicle
stationary and the key removed
from the ignition switch; failure of
the air bags to deploy in these
circumstances is not indicative of a
system malfunction.
•If the vehicle was stolen or its theft
attempted, if it was vandalized or
involved in flooding, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer to have
the air bag system checked.
•If incorrect operations are performed
on the electrical system, the air bag
may activate and cause injuries to
anyone in the vicinity.
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