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Warning Symbols Engine - Engine Oil Filler
Cap
Engine oil. We recommend
using an oil with the
characteristics indicated in
chapter “Refillings” in
section “Features and
Specifications”.
Brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid type DOT 4. Do
not exceed max. level. We
recommend using a fluid
with the characteristics
indicated in chapter
“Refillings” in section
“Features and
Specifications”.
Radiator coolant expansion
reservoir
Use antifreeze liquid for
radiators. We recommend
using a liquid with the
characteristics indicated in
chapter “Refillings” in
section “Features and
Specifications”. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
Windshield washer. We
recommend using a liquid
with the characteristics
indicated in chapter
“Refillings” in section
“Features and
Specifications”.
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
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-
vehicleWarnings when Driving Always comply with local traffic
regulations wherever you drive.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or a
collision.
Operating this vehicle at excessive
speed or in an altered state or while
intoxicated may result in loss of
control, going off the road, or
overturning. In all these situations a
collision with other vehicles or objects
is more likely to happen with the risk
to cause an accident that may lead to
serious injury.
In case of an accident, failure to use
seat belts causes the driver and
passengers a greater risk of injury or
death. Use your seat belt at all times.
This Owner's Manual contains
warnings against operating
procedures that could result in a
collision or injury or damage to the
environment. It also contains cautions
against procedures that could damage
the vehicle.
If you do not read this manual in its
entirety, you may miss important
information. Consider carefully all
warnings and cautions.Introduction
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lines are present and turn-by-turn
navigation is on, main menu area will
automatically show navigation
information. For further details, please
refer to MTC+ guide.
2. VEHICLE INFO
Press and release the switch in the
or arrow directions until this
menu item is displayed.
Press and release the switch (
)to
access the submenus.
Press and release the switch in the
or arrow directions to scroll
through the following information
displays pressing and releasing the
switch (
) to display the selected
information.
• Tire Pressure
Indicates the pressure of each single
tire (see example below). Please
refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” in section “Driving”
for further information. • Transmission Temperature
Displays the current transmission
temperature level.
• Oil Temperature
Displays the current engine oil
temperature level.
The gauge fill and telltale (if
applicable) are highlighted in red to
emphasize that the parameter is at
a critical level. NOTE:
This strategy is also applicable in the
Transmission Temperature and Oil
Pressure information screen.
• Oil Pressure
Displays the current engine oil
pressure level.
• Battery Voltage
Displays the current battery voltage.
• Maintenance (service)
Displays mileage and days
remaining to the execution of
scheduled maintenance service.Dashboard Instruments and Controls
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Transmission Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light and the
related message indicate that
the transmission fluid
temperature is rising.
If this warning light turns on, safely
pull over and stop the vehicle.
Then, shift the transmission into P
(Park) and run the engine at idle until
the temperature drops and the light switches off. If the problem persists,
contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer .
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the
transmission temperature warning
light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or failure. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This
warning light
notifies
when the engine is
overheated. If the
temperature reaches critical
levels and the gauge displayed in
sector 12 turns red, this warning light
under the engine temperature gauge
indicator will illuminate in red color
combined with the related message on
display. When the temperature is
reaching the set threshold an acoustic
signal will be heard.
If the warning light switches on while
driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it
off. Also, shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) and idle the vehicle. If the
temperature does not return to
normal, immediately turn the engine
off and contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
Check “Engine Overheating” in section
“In an Emergency” for more
information.
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Under normal conditions, the
warning light illuminates
when the ignition device is
turned to RUN and goes off as
soon as the engine is started.Dashboard Instruments and Controls
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If the warning light stays or turns on
while driving, the engine oil pressure
is too low. The warning light is
combined with a displayed message
and an acoustic signal that will last 4
minutes. In this case, turn the engine
off immediately and carry out the
necessary checks.
Do not operate the vehicle until the
problem has been corrected. This light
does not indicate the oil level. The
engine oil level must be checked with
the dipstick located under the hood
(see “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care”).
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Engine Oil Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that the
engine oil is overheated. The
warning light is combined
with the related displayed
message. In this case, drive carefully
until the temperature drops back to
normal level and the light warning
light turns off.
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This warning light and the
related displayed message,
indicate a low engine oil level. The engine oil level must be checked
with the dipstick fitted under the
hood (see “Maintenance Procedures”
in section “Maintenance and Care”).
Electric Power Steering Failure
Warning Light
This warning light, and the
related message, illuminate
when the electric power
steering is not operating and
needs service.
If the warning light is on, steering
assistance may be not available.
WARNING!
After battery disconnection event, the
warning light may be on. In this case,
start the engine and perform a
steering wheel stroke end to end.
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
Catalyst Over Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light, and the
related message, light up if
the engine runs irregularly
with consequent high
temperature in the exhaust system. WARNING!
• If the warning light is accompanied
by the message “Catalyst Temp
Getting Hot Reduce Speed”: the
temperature of the catalytic
converters is too high. The driver
must slow down immediately until
the warning light turns off.
• If the message “Catalyst Temp Hot
Stop Safely Wait To Cool” appears
after decelerating: the temperature
in the catalytic converters has
reached a dangerous level and the
catalytic converters could be
damaged. Drive slowly to the
nearest Authorized Maserati Dealer.
• Maserati declines all responsibility
for whatever damage deriving from
non-compliance with the above
mentioned warnings.
Door Ajar Indicator
This
indicator illuminates
when
one or more doors are
ajar. The indicator will show
which door is ajar. When one
or more doors are open, a related
message will be displayed if the
vehicle is running at a speed of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or faster.Dashboard Instruments and Controls
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Pressing the brake pedal and shifting
transmission into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse) will deactivate the
“AutoStop” condition and restart the
engine.
Start&Stop Deactivated Start&Stop function is deactivated
under the following conditions:
• When SPORT drive mode is activated.
• When
(ESC OFF) drive mode is
activated.
• If it has been disabled through the
main menu item “Start&Stop”, via
the controls located on the right side
of the steering wheel, or through
the Start & Stop hard button on the
central console (see chapter “Drive
Mode” in this section) or via the
MTC+ in the "Controls" page (see
“MTC+ “Controls” Screen” in section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls") .
Start&Stop Not Active For keeping driving safety, interior
comfort and a correct functioning of
engine and vehicle, the Start&Stop
function does not activate under the
following conditions:
• When the driver’s seat belt is
unbuckled (see example).
• When the driver door is open.
• When the fuel level is too low.
• When the vehicle is stopped on a
very steep road.
• When the vehicle is stopped with
steered wheels (over 135° of steering
wheel angle for each part).
• When the vehicle is manoeuvring:
shift lever in R (Reverse). • When the temperature conditions
inside the vehicle do not correspond
to the air conditioning setting.
• When the front and rear “defroster”
function is activated.
• When the engine coolant and the
engine oil temperature are not on
proper functioning level.
• When the external temperature is
too cold.
• When the battery charge is below
safety value.
• When the previous stop had just
happened (few seconds) and the
minimum speed has not yet been
achieved.
• Shortly after R (Reverse) has been set
or when driving under a certain
speed level.
• When the hood is open.
• The sensors managing the
Start&Stop have been damaged.
• Start&Stop system faults are present.
• When Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
and/or Highway Assist (HAS) system
are engaged.
Automatic Restarting of the
Engine The engine may automatically restart,
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NOTE:
The gearshift indicator will only work
when the transmission is set in M +/-
(Manual) mode.
Transmission Malfunction and
Overheating Conditions Transmission Emergency Control
Transmission function is electronically
monitored to detect abnormal
conditions. If a condition that could
result in transmission damage is
detected, “Transmission Limp Home
Mode” will be activated. In this
situation, the transmission may
operate only in certain gears, or may
not shift at all. In some situations, the
transmission system may not
re-engage if the engine is turned off
and restarted.
A message in the instrument cluster
will inform the driver about the more
serious transmission conditions, and
indicate what actions may be
necessary.
Transmission Oil Overtemperature
If the transmission oil temperature
exceeds the operating limit, the red
warning light
illuminates on the
instrument cluster. In this case, slow down until
temperature returns to normal level
(the light will turn off).
If this is not sufficient, we recommend
to stop the vehicle, shift the lever to
position P (Park) or N (Neutral) and
keep the engine idle until the
temperature red warning light
turns off and the message
disappears from the display. Resume
driving without demanding high
engine performance. If the red
warning light
and the related
message turns on again, it is advisable
to stop the vehicle, turn off the engine
and wait for the engine/transmission
assembly to fully cool down.
If the instrument cluster message
indicates that the transmission may
not re-engage after engine shutdown,
perform the following procedure
preferably at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer . In the event of a momentary problem,
the transmission can be reset to regain
all forward gears by performing the
following steps.
• Stop the vehicle.
• Shift the transmission into P (Park), if
possible.
• Turn the engine off.
• Wait approximately 30 seconds.
• Restart the engine.
• Shift the transmission into D (Drive)
and then into the desired gear
range. If the problem is no longer
detected, the transmission will return
to normal operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset,
we recommend that you visit an
Authorized Maserati Dealer at your
earliest possible convenience, which
has diagnostic equipment to
determine if the problem could recur.
Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position
See chapter “Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park) Position” in section
“In an Emergency”.Driving
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Main Operations/Service Coupons Interval running coupons: every 12,500 mi (20,000 km)
or 1 year
Service coupons 1° 2° 3° 4°
5° 6°
Main operations Available Pre-Paid Maintenance
Program
Vehicle road test III
Check with Maserati Diagnosis IIIIII
Engine oil and filter RRRRRR
Engine coolant level IIIIII
Engine check for leaks IIIIII
Cooling system connections and lines (check for leaks) III
Air filter R
Belt for alternator IIIRII
Replace every time the part is removed
Belt for water pump and air conditioning compressor IIIRII
Replace every time the part is removed
Spark plugs RR
Intercooler check for leaks IIIIII
Brake fluid IIIIII
Replace every 2 years
Brake system (lines, calipers, connections) - Instrument cluster
warning light efficiency - Parking brake operation IIIIII
Tire wear, tire and spare tire (if equipped) pressure check IIIIII
Joints, rods for front and rear suspensions, front and rear
under-chassis IIIMaintenance and Care
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Interval running coupons: every 12,500 mi (20,000 km)
or 1 year
Service coupons 1° 2° 3° 4°
5° 6°
Main operations Available Pre-Paid Maintenance
Program
Correct operation and reliability of the seats and seat belts IIIIII
Pollen filter RRR
Windshield fluid level - Windshield washer IIIIII
Headlight leveling IIIIII
Controls and adjustment systems in general, hinges, doors,
engine compartment lid and luggage compartment III
Condition of leather interiors III
I = Inspect and carry out any other necessary operation.
R = Replace.
Periodic Maintenance Every 600 mi (1,000 km) or before
long journeys
Check:
• engine coolant;
• brake fluid;
• windshield washer fluid level;
• tire inflation pressure and condition;
• operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning flashers, etc.); • operation of windshield
washer/wiper system and wear of
windshield wiper blades.
Every 1,900 mi (3,000 km)
Check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
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
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-
vehicleMaintenance and Care
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Maintenance Service
Components 1 Engine oil dipstick.
2 Engine oil filler neck.
3 Air cleaner filters.
4 Engine coolant expansion
reservoir cap. 5 Coolant reservoir cap for
transmission cooling system.
6 Washer fluid reservoir cap.
7 Brake fluid reservoir access
cover.
8 A/C pollen filter access cover.
9 Integrated power module
(fuses). Level Checks ENVIRONMENTAL!
• The engine oils and fluids used
contain substances that are
dangerous to the environment. For
replacement you are advised to
contact the Authorized Maserati
Dealer, where all the necessary
equipment is available to dispose of
the used oil and fluids in compliance
with the regulations in force and in
an environment-friendly manner.
• All equipment used for fluids
replacement (gloves, cloths,
containers, etc) must be disposed of
in compliance with the regulations
in force.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Your vehicle has been equipped with
an improved engine coolant
(antifreeze) that offers high
protection against corrosion, freezing
and allows extended maintenance
intervals. To prevent reducing
extended maintenance periods, it is
important to use original engine
coolant (antifreeze) when adding
coolant throughout the life of your
vehicle.Maintenance and Care
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The fluid reservoir may contain nearly
3.7 Quarts (3.5 litres) of washer fluid.
• Remove the reservoir cap in the
engine compartment and lift the
filler neck.
• Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent (refer to “Refillings”
in section “Features and
Specifications”) and operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out
the residual water. • When refilling the washer fluid
reservoir, apply some washer fluid to
a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade
performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your
windshield washer system in cold
weather, select a solution or mixture
that meets or exceeds the temperature
range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most
washer fluid containers.
NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with information about
the Maserati recommended
“Windshield Washer Fluid” with
antifreeze, available in the “Genuine
Accessories” catalog.
WARNING!
• Commercially available windshield
washer solvents are flammable. They
could ignite and burn you. Care must
be exercised when filling or when
working around the windshield
washer system.
• Do not drive with the windshield
washer reservoir empty: the action
of the washer is essential for improving visibility when driving.
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
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
Engine Oil Level Check
T
o assure
proper lubrication of your
vehicle's engine, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level.
If the
warning light illuminates
and the related message of low oil
level displays, or during scheduled
services (see “Scheduled MaintenanceMaintenance and Care
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