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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Maserati.
This vehicle represents the result of Maserati's great experience in the design and production of sports, touring and
racing vehicles.
With this manual you will acquaint yourself with the equipment and options of your Maserati in order to take advantage
of its full potential.
Before driving your vehicle for the first time, we suggest reading the printed Quick Guide carefully in order to quickly
acquaint with commands and functions of your vehicle. You can consult this Owner's Manual and the Maserati Touch
Control Plus guide directly from the dashboard touchscreen display of your vehicle.
The updated version of the onboard documentation can be consulted by accessing the section “Services” on the website
www.maserati.com.
In a dedicated section of this manual you will also find instructions for basic maintenance procedures, in order to ensure
steady levels of performance, quality and safe driving.
Keep in mind that proper maintenance is an essential factor to help preserve the value of the vehicle over time and
protect the environment.
For “Scheduled Maintenance” or any other operation, contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer : you can trust our
trained technical staff, who is constantly updated and provided with the required equipment in order to ensure that all
service operations are performed properly and reliably.
The Quick guide and other documents contained in onboard documentation kit are integral part of the vehicle and
should always be kept on board.
You can purchase a printed copy of the documents visible on dashboard touchscreen display at your dealer of your
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
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Introduction
Before Starting
Understanding the Vehicle
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
Driving
In an Emergency
Maintenance and Care
Features and Specifications
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• NEW VEHICLES: Your membership
begins on the date the Registered
Vehicle was originally sold (in service
date) and continues until the
expiration date of the New Car
Limited Warranty or unless
terminated by Maserati North
America, Inc. for cause.
• PRE OWNED VEHICLES: Your
membership begins on the date the
registered vehicle was sold (in service
date) and continues until the
expiration date of the Maserati
Certified Pre-Owned Limited
Warranty or unless terminated by
Maserati North America, Inc for
cause. Address Inquiries to
General Inquiries:
Maserati Roadside Assistance
P.O. Box 968008
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Rental Car Reimbursements:
Within 20 days of your rental car
transaction, the original pre-printed
rental car receipt, which must include
your name, address, telephone
number, VIN, rental dates and the
corresponding warranty repair order
should be submitted to:
Maserati Roadside Assistance ATTN:
Maserati Rental Car Claims Dept.
P.O. Box 8140
Ft. Washington, PA 19034Vehicle Identification Data Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle's identification number
(VIN) is punched on the foot platform,
in front of the right-hand front seat.
To read the number, lift the mat and
rotate the guard.
The VIN Number is also visible from
the outside through the windshield on
the front left corner of the dashboard.Introduction
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Passenger Air bag Labels
The labels are applied on the external
side of sun visors and behind it, on the
dome.
Another label is applied on the
dashboard to indicate that air bag
system is installed. Loading Information Label
This label applied on the driver's side
rear door pillar attests the compliance
with safety standards. Tire Information Label
This paper label is applied on the
driver's side rear door pillar.
NOTE:
For further informations see “Tire
Safety Information” in section
"Driving".
Paint Identification Label
The label is applied on the lower left
side of the hood.Introduction
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Key fob This vehicle is provided with two
programmed key fobs.
The key fob contains a Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter and an
emergency key that is inserted in to
the remote. The emergency key allows
you to open the vehicle by inserting
into the lock of the opening handle
on the driver's door, in case the
battery of the vehicle or the key fob
go dead. You can keep the emergency key with
you when using valet parking.
To remove the emergency key:
• hold the mechanical latch on the
back of the key fob sideways;
• simultaneously remove the
emergency key by sliding laterally
towards the end of the key fob.
NOTE:
You can insert either side of the
emergency key into the lock cylinder.
Shift Ignition Device to OFF
Alert Opening the driver's door to exit the
vehicle when the ignition device is set
in ACC or RUN (engine not running), a
beep will remind you to cycle the
ignition to OFF . In addition to the acoustic signal a
dedicated message is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
If the ignition device is left in the ACC
or RUN position, when vehicle is
locked the system will turn off the
instrument cluster and automatically
set ignition device to OFF .
With the MTC+ System, the power
window switches, radio, power
sunroof (optional), and power outlets
will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is cycled to
the OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature, it is
possible to set the timing of this
feature.
NOTE:
Refer to “MTC+ Settings” in Section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key fob and lock your
vehicle.
• Do not allow children to be in a
vehicle unattended or with access to
an unlocked vehicle. A child or
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Radio Frequency RKE
Transmitter - Regulatory
Information The “Regulatory Information” for all
the radio and radar frequency devices
can be consulted by accessing the
“Services” section on the website
www.maserati.com.
Replacement Key fobs NOTE:
Only key fobs that are updated with
the vehicle electronics can be used to
start and operate the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Always remove the key fobs from
the vehicle and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
• Always remember to cycle the
ignition switch to OFF.
Duplication of key fobs may be
performed
by an Authorized Maserati
Dealer only.
This procedure consists of
programming a key fob that has never
been programmed to the vehicle’s
electronics. NOTE:
• When having the Sentry Key ®
Immobilizer System serviced, bring
all key fobs provided with the
vehicle with you to the Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
• When selling the vehicle, it is
necessary to provide the new owner
with all key fobs.
Vehicle Security Alarm The vehicle security alarm monitors
the vehicle doors and trunk for
unauthorized entry and the
START/STOP button for unauthorized
operations.
The system includes a dual function
anti-intrusion sensor and vehicle
anti-lift sensor. The anti-intrusion
sensor monitors the vehicle interior
for motion.
The vehicle anti-lift sensor monitors
the vehicle for any lifting or tilting
actions (tow away, tire removal, ferry
transport, etc). A siren with battery
backup which senses interruptions of
power and communications is also
included.
While the vehicle security alarm is
enabled, interior door locks switches,
trunk lid and fuel filler door release
are disabled. If something triggers the
alarm, the vehicle security alarm will
provide the following audible and
visible signals: intermittent buzzer,
position lights and/or turn signals and
the vehicle security light on the
dashboard will flash.
This light will fast flash for
approximately 15 seconds, when the
vehicle security alarm is being armed,Before Starting
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• After activating the trunk lid
opening command in the possible
modes (see “Trunk Lid Operation” in
this section), the inner trunk light
will turn on and will stay on for 10
minutes before turning off. The light
will immediately turn off if you lock
the trunk lid before 10 minutes. Vehicle Lighting with
Open/Closed Doors • If one or more doors are open, the
central light, front/rear domelights
(main and spot light), the instrument
cluster, the MTC+ display, the night
front seats lighting and the ignition
switch backlight will turn on and will
light up for 27 seconds.
• If the doors are closed, all lights will
turn off (within 3 seconds) with the
exception of the console display and
the ignition switch backlight, which
will turn off after 27 seconds.
Use of Light Switch for Vehicle
Lighting Vehicle lighting can be operated from
the key fob RKE transmitter, the
“Passive Entry” system and from the
light switch on the left side of the
dashboard (refer to “Lights” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle” for
further information).Before Starting
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Unlock the Vehicle with
Key fob The RKE system allows you to unlock
the doors and the fuel filler door,
open the trunk and turn the approach
and courtesy lights on from a distance
up to approximately 33 ft (10 m). The
key fob RKE transmitter does not need
to be pointed at the vehicle to
activate the system. See “Illuminated
Entry/Exit” in this section for further
information.
NOTE:
Driving at speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h)
and above disables the system from
responding to all key fobs RKE
transmitter buttons. Unlock the Doors, Fuel Filler
Door and Trunk Press and release the unlock button
on the key fob RKE transmitter
once to unlock the driver's door or
twice within five seconds to unlock all
doors, the fuel filler door and the
trunk lid. The turn signal lights will
flash for the unlock signal recognition.
The illuminated entry/exit system will
also turn on. See “Passive Entry
System” in this section for further
information.
Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with
Remote Key 1 st
Press
This feature allows you to program
the system to unlock either the
driver's door or all doors, the fuel filler
door and the trunk lid, by the first
press of the unlock button
on the
key fob RKE transmitter. To change
the current setting, see “MTC+
Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”.
Lock/Unlock Doors Flash Lights
This feature will cause the flash of the
turn signal lights when the doors are
locked or unlocked with the key fob
RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change
the current setting, see “MTC+ Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”.
Turn Headlights On with Remote key
This feature activates the headlights
for up to 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the key fob RKE
transmitter. The duration can be set as
desired. To change the current setting,
see “MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
Locking Doors Sound Alarm This feature will cause the alarm to
activate when the doors are locked
with the key fob RKE transmitter. This
feature can be enabled or disabled. To
change the current setting, see “MTC+
Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”.
Unlatch the Trunk Lid Press the button on the key fob
RKE transmitter two times within five
seconds to unlatch the manual trunk
lid.
If the vehicle is equipped with Power
Trunk Lid/Hands Free, besides
unlocking the trunk lid, the control
will fully open it.Before Starting
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How to use Remote Start All of the following conditions must
be met before the engine will remote
start:
• System not disabled from previous
remote start event.
• Vehicle theft alarm not active.
• Doors closed.
• Hood closed.
• Trunk lid closed.
• Hazard lights switched off.
• Brake pedal not pressed.
• Battery at an acceptable charge
level.
• The shift lever is in P (Park) position.
• The vehicle transmission is in
automatic mode.
• The remote start has not been
activated yet two consecutive times.
If EPB (Electric Parking Brake) is not
selected, at key-off in some conditions
the remote start system may not allow
engine to start. We suggest to set
“Auto Apply On” function through
the switch on the right-side of the
steering wheel (refer to “Instrument
Cluster” in section “Dashboard
Instrument and Controls”). WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a
closed garage or confined area.
Exhaust gas contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which is odorless
and colorless
• Keep key fobs RKE transmitter away
from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could
cause serious injury or death.
Engine Remote Start Abort
Message on Instrument Cluster The following messages will display on
the instrument cluster if the vehicle
fails to remote start or exits remote
start prematurely:
• “Remote Start Canceled Door
Open”.
• “Remote Start Canceled Trunk
Open”.
• “Remote Start Canceled Fuel Low”.
• “Remote Start Canceled Time
Expired”.
• “Remote Start Disabled Start Vehicle
to Reset”. The message on the instrument cluster
stays active as long as the ignition
switch is in RUN position.
To enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the button on the
key fob RKE transmitter twice within
five seconds. The vehicle doors will
lock, position lights will flash and the
horn will ring twice (if this function is
set using the MTC+ System, refer to
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”). Then, the engine will start
and the vehicle will remain in the
“Remote Start” mode for a 15-minute
cycle.
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 known 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
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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:
• In
case of an engine fault or low fuel
level, the vehicle will start and then
shut down in 10 seconds.
• The position lights will turn on and
remain lighted up during “Remote
Start” mode.
• For security reasons, power window
and power sunroof operation are
disabled when the vehicle is in the
“Remote Start” mode.
• The engine can be started two
consecutive times (two 15-minute
cycles) with the key fob RKE transmitter. However, the ignition
must be cycled to the RUN position
before you can repeat the start
sequence for a third cycle.
To exit Remote Start Mode
without Driving the Vehicle Press and release the button one
time or allow the engine to run for the
entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the
system will disable the one time press
of the button
for two seconds after
receiving a valid “Remote Start”
request.
To exit Remote Start Mode and
Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle,
press and release the button
on the
key fob RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the vehicle security
alarm. Then, prior to the end of the
15-minute cycle, press and release the
START/STOP button. NOTE:
The message “Remote Start Active
Push Start Button” will display in the
instrument cluster until you push the
START/STOP button.
Auto-On Comfort with Remote
Start The driver's heated and ventilated seat
and the heated steering wheel (if
equipped) can be programmed to
come on during a remote start. Refer
to “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start”
function in chapter “MTC+ Settings”,
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”, for further information.
Radio Frequency RKE
Transmitter - Regulatory
Information The “Regulatory Information” for all
the radio and radar frequency devices
can be consulted by accessing the
“Services” section on the website
www.maserati.com.Before Starting
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