will be felt within 2 to 5 minutes.
Comfort Screen Page
If the vehicle is equipped with
“Comfort Pack Front Seats” option,
press the “MODE” button to display
the screen page showing the
operating status of the heating system
for each seat.
The user can view the following
information:
• Seat indication.
• Heating level.
This screen page remains displayed for
10 seconds, as shown in figure.Once you have chosen the seat to be
heated, press "+" or "–" buttons to
change the heating level.
Driver Memory Seat
This feature allows the driver to store
up to three different memory profiles
for easy recall through the buttons on
the outer side of the seat cushion.
Each memory profile contains desired
position settings for the driver seat,
outside side mirrors and power tilt
and telescopic steering column.The memory procedure is only possible
with the key in the ignition switch
turned inMAR (ON)position.
Adjust the position of the seat, the
outside rearview mirrors and the
steering wheel.
Engage R (Reverse) gear and position
the passenger’s outside mirror again
to ensure the best possible visibility
for reversing, then disengage R
(Reverse) gear.
Next press one of the three buttons
“1”, “2” or “3”, each corresponding to
a memorizable position, for more than
3 seconds until you hear a
confirmation tone.
Lumbar support adjustment is not
included in the seat position storage
procedure.
The memorization of a new seat
position cancels the one previously
stored with that particular button.
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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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Rear Armrest
The rear armrest is mobile and can be
folded up into the seat backrest.
• To lower it, pull the stripe as
indicated.
• To close it, pull it upward then push
it back into its seat.CAUTION!
The armrest is not designed to support
the weight of an adult or a child:
please use it only as armrest.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
This feature allows you to tilt the
steering column upward or downward
or to lengthen or shorten it in order to
adjust the steering wheel to an
optimized position.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering
column/wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering column/wheel
while driving could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column/wheel is adjusted
before driving your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
Power Adjustment
The power tilt/telescoping steering
column/wheel switch is located on the
lower left side of the steering column.
It can only be adjusted if the key in
the ignition switch is inMAR (ON)
position.
To adjust the tilt of the steering
column/wheel, move the switch up or
down as desired.
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To lengthen or shorten the steering
column/wheel, pull the switch toward
you or push the switch away from you
as desired.
The steering wheel position is
memorized, together with the position
of the outside rearview mirrors, when
the driver’s seat position is stored.
Driver's "Easy Entry/Exit"
Function
The "Easy Entry/Exit" function helps
the driver when entering/exiting the
vehicle.
This function is activated when the
door is opened only if the key has
been extracted from the ignition
switch or is inSTOP (OFF)position.
When the driver exits the vehicle, the
steering wheel moves upward.
On re-entry the driver finds the power
steering wheel raised. After sittingdown and closing the door, upon
turning the key toMAR (ON)position,
the power steering wheel moves back
to the normal driving position.
Rearview Mirrors
Outside Mirrors
Outside mirrors can be adjusted
electrically.
The mirrors can be closed electrically
and will yield in both directions in case
of a collision.
The outside mirrors are electrochromic,
which means, they automatically
operate an anti-glare function by
gradually shading as the light hitting
the mirrors increases.
The outside rearview electrochromic
mirrors work in conjunction with the
inside rearview electrochromic mirror.
NOTE:
The mirrors can be adjusted electrically
only with key in the ignition switch in
MAR (ON)position.
Mirrors Positioning
The power mirror control is located on
the driver's door trim panel.
The power mirror control consist of an
external selector dial and a four-way
mirror control switch.
To adjust a rearview mirror, turn the
external selector dial in the L (left) or R
(right) position to select the mirror
that you want to adjust.
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Lights
The external lights and turn signals
turn on only with the key in the
ignition switch inMAR (ON)position.
Only the parking lights can be turned
on at any time.
The external lights can be turned on
and off manually or automatically,
according to the brightness of the
light outside.
Light Switch
The light switch is placed in the
control panel next to the steering
wheel.Light switch has five positions:
0DRL (*) on (if enabled);
LED position lights, side
marker and license plate
lights on;
Low beam lights, LED position
lights, side marker and license
plate lights on;
Parking lights on;
AUTOAutomatic activation and
deactivation of the external
lights, depending on the light
outside.
(*) On vehicles for the Canadian
market DRL are always enabled.
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
DRL are normally enabled. Under
special conditions, with light switch in
andposition, LED headlight
can be turned on to full power (DRL),
low power (position lights) or off.
Status change of these lights is
explained below.
Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights
The gas-discharge (xenon) headlights
operate with an electric arc saturated
with Xenon gas under pressure,
instead of the incandescent filament.
The light produced is assuredly higher
compared to traditional light bulbs, in
terms of quality (brighter light) as well
as of the span and positioning of the
illuminated area.
In addition, the headlights are
equipped with an ALC system
(Adaptive Light Control).
This system combines the light beam
with the steering angle to assure
better visibility of the road surface
when driving in a curve, steering or in
the event of road deviations.
The advantages offered by improved
lighting system are perceived
especially in case of bad weather, fog
and/or insufficient road indications
providing broader illumination of the
side zones, which are normally left in
the dark, and for highway driving (see
comparison rendered below).
This surely increases driving safety as it
offers less eye strain and increased
orientation for the driver and better
detection of other persons on the road
sides (pedestrians, bicycle riders and
motorcycle drivers).
Light
switch
positionKey
positionEngine DRL Front
position
lightsRear
position,
side marker
and license
plate lights
MAR (ON)OFF OFF ON
ON ON ON OFF
OFF OFF ON
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The electric arc requires very high
voltage for activation, but afterward
power is supplied at a lower voltage.
The headlights reach maximum
brightness about 0,5 seconds after
being turned on.
The strong light produced by this type
of headlight requires the use of an
automatic system to keep the position
of the headlights constant and to
prevent dazzling approaching cars, in
the case of braking, acceleration or
load transport.
WARNING!
If xenon headlamp replacement is
necessary, contact the Authorized
Maserati Dealer only: DANGER - RISK
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Parking Lights
The parking lights only work with the
key in the ignition switch turned to
STOP (OFF)orACCposition, or with
the key removed.
They are activated by turning the light
switch to
position.
It is harder to turn the switch to
position than to the other
positions. This is to avoid activatingthe parking lights unintentionally and
wasting power.
When the parking lights are on, the
warning light on the instrument
cluster illuminates.
With parking lights on, move down
left-hand multifunction lever to switch
on position lights on left-hand side,
and move it up to switch on only the
ones on right-hand side.
Automatic Headlights
When the light switch is turned to
"AUTO" position and the key in the
ignition switch is inMAR (ON)
position, the position lights, low beam
lights and license plate lights turn on
and off automatically, depending on
the light outside.
NOTE:
The high beams can only be turned on
manually by pushing the left-hand
multifunction lever forward.
WARNING!
•If the low beams are activated, they
will come on automatically every
time the lights are turned on. You
are therefore advised to turn off the
high beams every time the twilightsensor deactivates the external
lights.
•In case of fog during the day,
position lights and low beam lights
are not turned on automatically. The
driver must always be ready to turn
the lights on manually, including
rear fog lights, if necessary.
•The driver is always responsible for
turning on the external lights,
depending on the light outside and
in compliance with the applicable
legislation in the country of use. The
automatic system for activating/
deactivating the external lights must
be considered an aid for the driver.
If necessary, turn the lights on and
off manually.
NOTE:
After external lights turn on
automatically, driver can always
manually turn on rear fog lights.
When external lights turn off
automatically, rear fog lights will turn
off automatically too, if on. Upon the
following automatic switch-on driver
must manually turn on rear fog lights,
if necessary.
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To activate lane change function, tap
the lever up or down once, without
moving beyond the detent. The turn
signals (right or left) will flash three
times then automatically turn off.
This function is useful when
overtaking or changing lanes.NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not
flash, or flashes at a fast rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb. If an
indicator on instrument cluster fails
while moving the lever, then the
indicator bulb is probably defective.
High Beams and Flashing
To switch on the high beams with the
light switch in headlamp
or
“AUTO” position, shift the left-hand
multifunction lever onward.
A related
blue telltale will
illuminate on the tachometer.
By pulling the lever backward (toward
the steering wheel) you switch off the
high beams and switch on the low
beams.You can signal another vehicle with
your headlights by lightly pulling the
left-hand multifunction lever toward
you. This will turn on the high beams
headlights until the lever is released.
Flashing occurs also with lights off
(light switch in position “0”) if the key
in the ignition switch is inMAR (ON)
position.
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