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.
Before Starting
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Always use washer fluid when using
the wipers to remove salt or dirt from
a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the
windshield. Keep the blade rubber out
of contact with petroleum products
such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Spray nozzles
If the jet does not work, first check
that there is fluid in the pan (see
paragraph “Level checks” in this
section) then check that the nozzles
are not clogged.
Blades Replacement
• Move the right multifunction lever
into “OFF” position, (see chapter
“Windshield Wipers and Washers” in
section “Understanding the
Vehicle”).
• Lift the end of the arm provided with
the blade from the windshield.
• Rotate the blade on the arm in order
to access the release latch, shown in
the detail of picture.
• Press the release latch to free the
blade.
• Turn and slip off the blade from the
arm and replace it.• Return the blade to its original
position on the windshield.
NOTE:
Due to the difficulty of this operation,
we recommend that you contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealerfor
replacement of the blades.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points,
including such items as seat tracks,
door hinge pivot points and rollers,
trunk lid and hood, sliding doors and
hood hinges, should be lubricated
periodically with a lithium based
grease, to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear.
Prior to the application of any
lubricant, the parts concerned should
be wiped clean to remove dust and
grit; after lubricating excess oil andgrease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood
latching components to ensure proper
function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch,
release mechanism and safety catch
should be cleaned and lubricated. The
coupling pin of the lock on the rear
driver door pillar should be lubricated
twice a year, preferably in the Fall and
Spring. Apply a small amount of high
quality lubricant directly into the lock
cylinder.
Maintenance and Care
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In the Event of an Accident. . . .203
Jump Starting Procedure......214
ToolKit..................202
Towing a Disabled Vehicle.....216
Engine
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .235
Engine Coolant Level Check. . . .230
Engine Oil Level Check.......233
Engine Overheating.........204
Engine Start Failure.........149
Engine Turn Off............149
Hood, Open and Close........38
Normal Starting of the Engine . .148
Use of the Engine...........173
EPB (Electric Parking Brake)......164
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) . .167
Filters
A/C Air Filter Replacement.....253
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .235
Fuel
Carbon Monoxide Warning. . . .191
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release..................193
Fuel Consumption Data.......268
Fuel Requirements..........189
Fuel System Warnings........191
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends. . . .190
Materials Added to Fuel......191
MMT in Gasoline...........190
Reformulated Gasoline.......190
Fuses Position and Replacement. . .241HomeLink...................98
Hood, Open and Close..........38
Indicator Lights
Air bag Warning Light........66
Indicator Lights/Warning Lights
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights...................116
Warning and Indicator Lights on
Analog Instrument..........109
Inertia Switch, Fuel Cut-out......218
Infotainment System..........120
Manual Controls and Devices . .122
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child
Restraint System.............56
Instrument Cluster............108
Interior Components...........70
Interior Maintenance and Cure . . .258
Interiors Features.............93
Jump Start Procedure.........
.215
Keys
......................22
Level Checks................230
Adding Windshield/Headlight
Washer..................233
Brake Fluid Level Check.......232
Engine Coolant Level Check. . . .230
Engine Oil Level Check.......230
Power Steering Fluid Level
Check...................235
Transmission Oil Check.......235Lights.....................83
Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights . . .84
Automatic Headlights.........85
Bulb Replacement..........247
Cargo Light................89
DRL, Daytime Running Lights....84
Front Domelights............88
Hazard Warning Flasher.......89
Headlights................85
High Beams and Flashing......87
Light Switch...............83
Parking Lights..............85
Rear Fog Lights.............86
Turn Signals................86
Twilight Sensor.............86
Loading the Vehicle
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .97
Maintenance
A/C System Maintenance......252
Bodywork Maintenance and
Care....................255
Interior Maintenance and Care . .258
Maintenance Procedures......229
Periodic Maintenance........227
Scheduled Maintenance
Service..................222
Scheduled Service Plan.......224
Wheels Maintenance........254
Maserati Roadside Assistance
Program...................15
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light). .109
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