2020 MASERATI GRANTURISMO wipers

3 – Understanding the Vehicle
Interior Components..................................... 70
Front Seats............................................ 74
Comfort Pack Front Seats.................................. 76
Rear Seats............................................. 78
Steering Wheel Adjustment................................ 79
Rearview Mirrors........................................ 80
Lights................................................ 83
Windshield Wipers and Washers............................ 90
Interior Features........................................ 93
Cargo Area............................................ 97
HomeLink (for versions/markets, where provided)............... 98
Air Conditioning Distribution............................. 101
Sport Skyhook Suspension
(for versions/markets, where provided)..................... 103
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Windshield Wipers and
Washers
The multifunction lever on the
right-hand side of the steering column
operates the windshield wipers and
washer when the key in the ignition
switch is turned inMAR (ON)position.
The windshield washer and headlight
washer share the same fluid reservoir,
and a low fluid level is indicated by the
same warning light and by the
message on the instrument cluster.
To refill the fluid, see “Maintenance
Procedures” in section “Maintenance
and Care”.
Windshield Wipers
Starting from the not-active position
"OFF", the right-hand multifunction
lever can be moved downward (threestable positions) or upward (one
unstable position).
AUTOAutomatic operation. In this
position the rain sensor
adapts the windshield wiper
frequency to the intensity of
the rain.
1Slow continuous operation.
2Fast continuous operation.
– Fast temporary operation by
pushing the multifunction
lever upward.
CAUTION!
• Turn the windshield wipers off when
driving through an automatic car
wash. The windshield wipers may bedamaged if the wiper control is left
in any position other than “OFF”.
• In cold weather, always turn off the
wiper switch and allow the wipers to
return to the park position before
turning off the engine. If the wiper
switch is left on and the wipers
freeze to the windshield, the wiper
motor may be damaged when the
vehicle is restarted.
• Always remove any buildup of snow
that prevents the windshield wiper
blades from returning to the off
position. If the windshield wiper
control is turned off and the blades
cannot return to the off position, the
wiper motor may be damaged.
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Rain Sensing Wipers
This feature detects moisture on the
windshield through an inside rearview
mirror integrated sensor.
The rain sensor adapts the frequency
of the windshield wiper strokes (in the
intermittent operation mode) to the
intensity of the rain.
All the other functions controlled by
the right-hand multifunction lever
(windshield wipers off, in continuous
slow and fast operation mode and in
temporary fast operation mode)
remain the same.
The rain sensor is activated
automatically by moving the
right-hand multifunction lever to
"AUTO" position. The sensor has a
setting range that varies progressively:
from the windshield wiper stationary
position - when the windshield is dry -
to the windshield wiper second speed
- in conditions of pouring rain.To regulate the frequency of
intermittent operation, with the
right-hand multifunction lever in
"AUTO" position, turn the end section
of the lever.
Rotating the end section clockwise,
intermittent operation varies from fast
intermittent wipe (max.) to slow
intermittent wipe (min).
If the engine is turned off during
automatic windshield wiper
operation, with the right-hand
multifunction lever in "AUTO"
position, to reactivate the function the
next time the engine is started, the
lever must be moved to "OFF" (stop
position) then back to "AUTO"
position.CAUTION!
• The rain sensing feature may not
function properly by ice or dried salt
water on the windshield.
• Use on the windshield of RainX
®or
products containing wax or silicone
may reduce rain sensor performance.
Rain Sensor Failure
When the rain sensor is activated, in
the event that it is malfunctioning, the
windshield wiper will be switched on
in intermittent operation mode and
the sensing range will be set by the
user, regardless of whether or not
there is rain on the windshield.
The
symbol appears on the
instrument cluster display.
In this case, we recommend that you
cut-out the rain sensor and turn on
the wiper, if necessary, in continuous
mode. Contact theAuthorized
Maserati Dealeras soon as possible.
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Windshield Washers and
Headlight Washers
To use the washer, pull toward the
steering wheel the right-hand
multifunction lever (toward the
steering wheel) and hold it as long as
washer spray is desired.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper control is in the
automatic intermittent range, the
wipers will operate for a few wipe
cycles after releasing the lever and
then resume the previously selected
intermittent interval.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper is turned off (OFF)
the wipers will operate for three wipe
cycles and then turn off.WARNING!
•Do not start the windshield washer
during the cold months until the
windshield has warmed up. If it has
not warmed up, the liquid could
freeze on the glass and block your
view.
•Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision.
You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden
icing of the windshield during
freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.
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 awell-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
Headlight Washers
The right-hand multifunction lever
also operates the headlight washers
when the key in the ignition switch is
inMAR (ON)position and the
headlights are turned on.
The headlight washers will spray a
timed high pressure spray of washer
fluid when the windshield washer is
started.
The headlight washers are deactivated
if the vehicle speed exceeds 75 mph
(120 km/h).
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Position and release the parking
brake (see “ Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park) position” and
“Emergency Release of the Parking
Brake” in this section).
•If the vehicle battery is still charged,
turn off the engine and disengage
the parking brake manually (if
automatically engaged) by using the
command at the side of the
transmission shift lever (see “Parking
Brake” chapter in section “Driving”).
Shift then manually the transmission
out of P (Park) as described in
“Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position” chapter of this
section. If you need to use the
accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the key in the
ignition switch must be turned in
MAR (ON)position, do not use the
ACCposition.
Vehicle Towing Conditions
Maserati only allows vehicle towing
either on a flatbed or with all four
wheels off the ground.
If flatbed equipment is not available,
and the transmission is still operable,
the vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the
following conditions.• The shift lever must be in N
(Neutral).
• The distance to be traveled must not
exceed 30 mi (50 km ).
• The towing speed must not exceed
30 mph (50 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or
the vehicle must be towed faster than
30 mph (50 km/h ) or farther than 30
mi (50 km) (for example on a
highway), tow with the rear driving
wheels off the ground and on a
platform of a rescue vehicle, or with
the rear wheels raised using a wheel
lift.
CAUTION!
If you have to tow the vehicle with 2
wheels raised, ensure that the key in
the ignition switch is in theSTOP (OFF)
position. If this is not observed, when
the ESC is active, the ECU will store a
malfunction and the relative indicator
light
will illuminate on the
instrument cluster display. This
requires the intervention of an
Authorized Maserati Dealerto reset
the system.
Use the Vehicle Tow Hook of
the Tool Kit
CAUTION!
The tow hook should only be used for
towing the car on flat roads. Do not
use the tow hook to remove the car
that is stuck on off road stretches.
The tow hook can also be used to tow
the vehicle on the platform of a tow
truck.
It is necessary to inform the operators
of the rescue vehicle about the vehicle
minimum height to avoid, during its
loading, any contact of the lower ends
of the front or rear bumper with the
tow truck loading ramp.
The tow hook is contained in the tool
kit (see “Tool Kit” in this section) and
must be screwed in its seat accessible
behind the front grille, right-hand
side.
• Remove the protective cap by
levering with the tip of a screwdriver
in the point shown in picture.
In an Emergency
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• Return the cap and dipstick to their
position and wait for a few minutes
to allow the oil to reach the oil pan.
• Check the level again.
After topping up, the
engine oil
level warning light may not go off for
some time while the system is
performing the necessary checks. This
is normal.
Engine Oil Filter Replacement
The engine oil filter should be
replaced with a new filter at every oil
change.
Contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealerto perform this service.
Automatic Transmission Oil Check
Contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealerfor the oil level check.
Power Steering Fluid Level Check
With the vehicle on a level ground
and the engine cold, check the fluid
level of the power steering reservoir.
• To carry out the check, unscrew the
cap, clean the dipstick with a dry and
clean cloth.
• Retighten the cap then unscrew it
again and check the level: it should
match the “MAX” notch marked on
the dipstick. In hot oil conditions,the level may even exceed the
“MAX” notch.
• If necessary, top up with fluid
making sure that it has the same
characteristics as the one already
used in the system (refer to
“Refillings” in section “Features and
Specifications”).
CAUTION!
Make sure that the power steering
fluid does not come in touch with the
engine hot parts as it is flammable.
Engine Air Filter Replacement
Contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealerto have the air filters replaced.
Wiper Maintenance and Blades
Replacement
WARNING!
It is dangerous to operate or service
the wiper blades with the wipers in
an active position (right multifunction
lever in any position different than
“OFF”) and with the key in the
ignition switch in the MAR (ON)
position. The rain sensors may
suddenly activate the wipers.
Windshield Wiper Maintenance
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies
depending on the geographical area’s
weather conditions where the car is
used and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present
with chattering, marks, water lines or
wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or
replace if necessary.
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper
blades and the windshield periodically
with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild
nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove
accumulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass
for long periods may cause
deterioration of the wiper blades.
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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.
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Menus and Settings.........114
Screen Pages..............115
Tire Repair Kit...............204
Tires
Department of Transportation
Uniform Tire Quality Grades. . . .179
General Information.........177
Inflation Pressure...........274
Punctured Tire.............204
Replacement Tires..........182
Snow Chains..............183
Tire Pressure..............180
Tire Pressure Checkup........181
Tire Repair Kit.............204
Tire Safety Information.......177
Tires Durability.............182
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring
System..................184
Tread Wear Indicators........181
Winter Tires...............183
ToolKit ...................202
Towing the Vehicle...........216
TPMS System................184
Transmission, Automatic
Automatic Transmission Lever . .150
Malfunction and Overheating
Conditions................156
Transmission Manual Release of
P (Park) Position............210
Trip - Onboard Computer.......157
Trunk
Trunk Safety...............37
Trunk Compartment Lid.........35Trunk Lid
Trunk Lid Emergency Release from
inside the Trunk.............37
Updating....................7
USB, AUX and SD Memory Card
Ports....................122
Vehicle Identification Data
Homologation Labels.........18
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)....................17
Warning and Information
Labels....................18
Voice Commands.............145
Warning Icons.................6
Warning/Indicator Lights on TFT
Display...................116
Warnings when Driving
.........14
Warranty and Service............8
Warranty Information..........10
Wheels
Tires Maintenance..........254
Wheels Rims Maintenance.....255
Windows
Auto Down/Auto Up Feature....34
Reset Auto-Up/Down.........35
Windshield Wipers and Washers . . .90
Adding Washer, Headlight Washer
Fluid....................233
Rain Sensing Wipers..........91Windshield and Headlight
Washers..................92
Windshield Wipers...........90
Wiper Maintenance and Blades
Replacement..............235
Index
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