engine MASERATI GHIBLI 2019 Owners Manual

WARNING:
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can expose
you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
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 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.

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-
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Consulting the Manual For an easy identification of the topics,
this Manual is divided into sections
and chapters: each chapter can have
more paragraphs.
Within the text, important warnings
and notes are also easily identifiable
through icons.
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 WARNING!
Failure to comply with the instructions
could cause HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
involving personal and vehicle safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
This note indicates the correct
behavior when using the vehicle to
protect the environment.
CAUTION!
Aimed at preventing any damage to
the vehicle and thus hazards involving
the safety of persons.
NOTE:
Additional information regarding
the
subject and/or the operation
described.
• “Left” and “right” in this manual,
always refer to the driving direction.
• All indications and images in this
Manual refer to a vehicle with
left-hand drive. On right-hand drive
vehicles, some controls are ordered
differently than shown in the
illustrations.Abbreviations Some descriptions and terms with
particular meanings are found in this
manual in abbreviated form.
A/C Air-Conditioning system.
ABA Advanced Brake Assist.
ABS Anti-Lock Braking System.
ABSA Active Blind Spot Assist.
ACC Adaptive Cruise Control.
ADAS Advanced Driver Assistance
Systems.
ALR Automatic Locking
Retractor.
AQS Air Quality Sensor.
AT C Automatic Temperature
Control.
AWD All-Wheel Drive.
BAS Brake Assist System.
BSA Blind Spot Assist.
BTO Brake Throttle Override.
CAN Controller Area Network.
CC Cruise Control.
CRS Child Restraint System.
DRL Daytime Running Lights.
EBD Electronic Brake-force
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Service and Warranty The information provided in this
manual is limited to instructions and
indications that are strictly required
for vehicle use and proper
maintenance.
By following these instructions
carefully, the vehicle will meet the
owner's satisfaction and best results.
We advise to have all service and
inspections completed only by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer , where
you will find a specially trained staff
and the proper equipment to repair
your vehicle.
Please visit the www.maserati.com to
find the nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealer .
All features and accessories installed
on the vehicle have been designed by
Maserati engineers and have
successfully passed rigorous tests,
submitted in all conditions of use.
Installing aftermarket components or
accessories not approved by Maserati
may interfere with the vehicle
electronics and compromise driving
safety and possibly voiding the
warranty coverage.
Nor do the warranties cover the costs
of repairing damage or conditions
caused by any changes to your vehicle that do not comply with Maserati’s
specifications.
An Authorized Maserati Dealer is at
your complete disposal for any
information and questions you may
have.
Suggestions for Obtaining
Service for Your Vehicle Prepare for the Appointment If warranty work is required, be sure to
have the right papers with you and
take your warranty folder. Not all work
being performed may be covered by
the warranty: therefore discuss
additional charges with the service
manager. It is advisable to keep a
maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history, as this can often
provide a clue to the current problem.
Prepare a List Make a written list of your vehicle’s
problems or the specific work you wish
to be performed. If the vehicle has had
an accident or work done that is not
indicated on the maintenance log,
please communicate this to the service
advisor.
Optimize the Requests If there are a number of items needing
attention, it is advisable to discuss this
with your service advisor to agree on
the order of priorities.
At many Authorized Dealers/Service
Centers , it is possible to obtain a
loaner vehicle or a rental vehicle at aIntroduction
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Parts Service Genuine Maserati parts keep the
reliability, comfort and performance
of your new car unchanged
throughout its life.
For service and scheduled
maintenance Maserati suggests you to
ask for genuine parts since they are
the result of constant research and
development, reliability test and new
technologies, as well as they are
specifically designed for this vehicle.
Aftermarket Parts &
Accessories Statement Modification of the vehicle or
installation of any accessory or
components attached to the vehicle
which alters the original engineering
and/or vehicle operating
specifications, or which result in
damage to the other original
components, electrical interference,
electrical short(s), radio static, water
leaks and wind noise may result in
damage to genuine components,
compromise the safety of the vehicle
and affect the validity of the new car
warranty on the vehicle.
Non-genuine Maserati Parts Non-genuine Maserati Parts (while
you may elect to use non-genuine
Maserati parts for maintenance or
repair services), Maserati North
America, Inc. is not obligated to pay
for repairs that include non-genuine
Maserati parts or for any damage
resulting from the use of non-genuine
parts.
Maserati will not accept any liability
for any parts and accessories not
approved by Maserati, including
Dealer-installed accessories not distributed by Maserati North
America, Inc.
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Symbols There are specific colored plates on or
near some of the components on your
Maserati designed to attract user’s
attention. Important warnings
concerning all specific devices that the
user must consider, are reported on
the internal hood cover central label
(see “Vehicle Identification Data” in
this section).
All symbols reported on the plate and
inside the vehicle, as well as the
component for which the symbols
stand, are summarized in the
following list. These symbols are
divided into categories according to
their meaning.
Danger Symbols Battery
Corrosive liquid.
Battery
Explosion.
Blower
May start automatically
even with engine off. Coolant expansion
reservoir
Do not open cap with
engine warm.
Coil - headlights
High voltage.
Belts and pulleys
Moving parts, keep body
and clothing clear.
Air-conditioning lines
High pressure gas, do not
open.
Symbols of Prohibitions and
Compulsory Measures Battery
Keep away from flames.
Battery
Keep out of children’s
reach.
Heat guards - belts -
pulleys - fans
Do not touch.
Battery
Wear eye protection. Battery - jack
Refer to the owner manual.
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-
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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
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NOTE:
When ordering spare parts or making
inquiries, always quote the vehicle
identification number.
Warning and Identification
Labels Overview label with cautions and
warning notes
The centrally attached label placed
inside the engine hood cover displays
cautions, warnings, and symbols.
For further information refer to
“Symbols” in this section. Vehicle Emission Control Information
(VECI) Label
The label is applied on the lower right
side of the hood. California Preposition 65 Warning
Label
The labels are applied on the upper
left corner of the windshield and in
the engine compartment on the left
headlight crossbar.
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Keys The vehicle is equipped with a Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter and a Keyless
Ignition Node, to enter, start and
protect the vehicle.
Keyless Ignition Device This device allows the driver to
operate the ignition switch with the
push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
is inside the vehicle.
The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has
three operating setups indicated on
the outer ring. Pressing and releasing
the middle button, you can switch
from one setup to the next without
starting the engine, the switched on
indication will turn amber.
The engine will start by pushing the
center button START/STOP with the
brake pedal pressed and the device set
in any of the three operating setups. In case the ignition switch does not
change by pushing a button, the RKE
transmitter (key fob) may have a low
or discharged battery. If this occurs it is
necessary to replace the battery in
order to operate the ignition switch
(see “Requiring and Setting Additional
Key fobs” in this section).
It is still possible to operate the
ignition device using the key fob RKE
transmitter with discharged battery by
pressing the nose side (side opposite of
the emergency key) of the key fob on
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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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