Improper intervention involving the
system components can cause failures
or undesired activation of the air bags
with damage resulting.
The air bag system components have
been specially designed for this specific
vehicle model. Do not attempt to use
them on other vehicles, as this could
cause serious injuries to passengers in
the event of an accident.
To scrap the vehicle, please contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealerto have
the air bag system disposed of
properly.
If the vehicle has been stolen or there
has been an attempted theft, have the
air bag system checked by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
WARNING!
The air bag modules must be replaced
at the expiration date indicated in the
label on the right-hand side of the
dashboard, even if the vehicle was not
involved in collisions.
Please contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer for replacement of the air bag
system when this date approaches.
The labels applied on the external side
of the sun visors and on dashboard
indicate that the air bag system is
installed.The label hanging from the glove box
can be removed.
Side Air bags
The side air bags have been designed
to help enhance the protection level
provided to occupants traveling in the
front seats in the event of certain
medium-high severity collisions.
They consist of an instantaneously
inflating air bag (side bag) housed in
the front seat backrests.
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quick coupling from the negative
pole (–) of the battery.
If the battery needs to be removed
from its compartment, you must first
detach the terminal clamp from
negative pole (–) and then the other
terminal clamp from positive pole (+),
after removing the protective cover.
Battery poles are marked positive (+)
and negative (–) and are identified on
the battery case.
Remove the metal clamp indicated in
the picture and then remove the
battery from the trunk compartment.
To Reconnect the Battery
NOTE:
When the battery cables have been
disconnected and the trunk lid has
been locked, it is necessary to pull the
emergency release cable in order to
re-open it. To access the trunk and
operate the emergency release (see
“Open and Close the Trunk Lid”
chapter in section “Before Starting”).
CAUTION!
• It is essential when replacing the
cables on the battery that the
positive cable is precisely attached to
the positive pole (+) and the
negative cable is attached to the
negative pole (–).
• Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal poles and free of corrosion.
After the battery has been
disconnected and re-connected and
before starting the engine it is
necessary to proceed as follows:
• Unlock and lock the doors using the
radio control buttons on the key.
• Unlock the trunk lid with the radio
control button on the key and then
lock it manually.• Check the seats are working
correctly: in the event of
malfunction, carry out the
initialization operations described in
the chapter “Front Seats” of the
section “Understanding the Vehicle”.
• Initialize the climate control system
by activating the compressor as
described in chapter "Air
Conditioning Controls" of the section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
• Turn on the MTC+ and set the date
and time (see “MTC+ Setting” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
• Lift, release and lift again the lever
located next the shift lever to
initialize the electric parking brakes.
In this way the
warning light
on the instrument cluster will turn
off.
CAUTION!
• Every time the battery is
reconnected, wait at least 30 seconds
with the key in the ignition switch
turned toMAR (ON)position before
starting the engine, in order to allow
the electronic system that manages
the motor-driven throttles to run a
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