windshield MASERATI GHIBLI 2019 User Guide

setting (see “Rain Sensing Wipers”
paragraph in this chapter).
• For low speed wiper operation
(stable position "LO"): rotate the
end of the multifunction control
lever forward to the first trigger
after the intermittent setting.
• Rotate to the second trigger after
the intermittent setting for
high-speed (stable position HI) wiper
operation.
• Rotate the end of the lever
downward to the “MIST” position to
activate a single wipe cycle.
• The wipers will continue to operate
until you release the multifunction
lever.
• To turn the wipers off rotate the
lever to “OFF”. CAUTION!
• Turn the windshield wipers off when
driving through an automatic car
wash. The windshield wipers may be
damaged 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.
Rain Sensing Wipers This feature detects moisture on the
windshield through an internal
rearview mirror integrated sensor,
which automatically activates the
relative wipers.
Rotate forward the end of the
multifunction lever to one of four settings to adjust the detection
system.
First wiper delay position is the least
sensitive, and fourth wiper delay
position is the most sensitive. Third
position should be used for normal
rain conditions.
The rain sense wipers will
automatically change between an
intermittent wipe, slow wipe and a
fast wipe depending on the amount
of detected moisture sensed by a
particular area of the windshield.
Place the wiper switch in the “OFF”
position when you do not want to use
the automatic intermittent system.
The rain sensing feature can be turned
on and off using the MTC+ System, see
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
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.
The rain sensing system has protective
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arms. It will not operate under the
following conditions:
• Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit : the
rain sensing feature will not operate
when the ignition is in RUN position,
the vehicle is stationary and the
outside temperature is below 32°F
(0°C). To resume, set the automatic
feature on the multifunction lever,
start the engine and drive or wait
until the outside temperature rises
above freezing.
• Wipe Inhibit with Transmission in
Neutral Position : the rain sensing
feature will not operate when the
ignition is placed in the RUN
position, the transmission shift lever
is in the N (Neutral) position and the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h). To resume, set the
multifunction lever to the automatic
function or move the shift lever out
of N (Neutral).
Headlights On with Windshield
Wipers When activating this function, the
headlights will light up approximately
10 seconds after the wipers acting on
the windshield are turned on if the
light switch is placed in “AUTO”
position. In addition, the headlights switch off when the wipers are turned
off (position “OFF”) if they were
previously turned by using this
function. Powering on Headlights with
wipers can be activated and
deactivated with the MTC+ System, see
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and Controls”
for further information.
Wiper Blade Maintenance When the wiper arms acting on the
windshield are in the rest position it is
not possible to check or replace the
blades (Service position) as they are
folded under the hood. To service the
blades (see paragraph “Wiper
Maintenance and Blades
Replacement” in chapter
“Maintenance Procedures” of section
“Maintenance and Care”) it is
necessary to shift the multifunction
lever to “OFF” and the ignition switch
to OFF position.
Shift the control lever within 15
seconds to the “MIST” position
(forward rotation of the end of the
multifunction control lever) and
release. The blades are brought in a
position enabling to open the wiper
arms and change the blades. It is possible to use the “MIST” position
for a maximum of 3 times within two
minutes, corresponding to different
three blades positions on the
windshield. When completed, bring
the ignition switch in RUN : the arms
will reposition. If necessary move the
multifunction lever to other required
operating positions.
WARNING!
Operate or service the windshield
wiper blades without deactivating the
wipers (“OFF” position), leaving the
ignition switch in RUN can be
dangerous for the operator since the
rain sensor may suddenly activate the
wipers. Always use “Service” position
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Windshield Washers To use the washer on the windshield,
push the end of the multifunction
lever inward (toward the steering
column) 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 two 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”
position) 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 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
Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles
(for
version/markets, wher e provided)
To avoid fluid freezing inside at low
external temperatures, the fluid
supply nozzles can be heated by
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Adjustable and fixed air vents allow
passengers to achieve the optimal
comfort conditions.
Fixed Air Vents • The fixed vents, positioned on the
upper part of the dashboard,
beneath the windshield and above
the front part of the front door
panels are meant to guarantee the
demisting and defrosting of the
windshield and the side windows. • The fixed vents under the dashboard
are aimed at ventilating the lower
part of the front passenger
compartment.
• The ventilation of the lower part of
the rear passengers compartment is
made by means of fixed vents
positioned under the front seats. Adjustable Air Vents • The adjustable vents are located at
the center of the dashboard, to both
sides of the MTC+ display, and at the
side ends of the dashboard. They
have the purpose of ventilating the
upper part of the passenger
compartment. There are also
adjustable vents placed at the rear
end of the central console. These
vents can be adjusted in vertical and
horizontal direction, by operating on
the central handle 1 , indicated in the
following pictures. The rotor 2 ,
located near each vent, allows to
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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator
This indicator light indicates a
failure of the Electronic
Throttle Control (ETC) system.
If the indicator turns on while
driving (a torque decrease is possible),
have the system checked by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
When detecting a failure, the light
indicator will illuminate while the
engine is running.
If the indicator remains lit with the
engine running, you can still drive your
vehicle. However, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as
possible.
If the indicator is flashing while the
engine is running, immediate service is
required. You may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle
or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing.
Trunk Lid and Hood Ajar Indicators
These light indicators will
illuminate to indicate that the
trunk lid and/or the hood are
ajar.
When the trunk lid or the
hood is open, a related
message will be displayed
besides the light if the vehicle is running at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h)
or faster.
Low Fuel Indicator
When the fuel level reaches
approximately 4.2 Gallons (16
litres) this light under the fuel
gauge indicator will turn on,
and remain on until fuel is added
together with the related message. In
this condition the color indicating the
quantity of fuel in the tank, inside the
indicator on display, will go from
white to amber.
Refer to “Refueling” in section
“Driving” for fuel filling.
Windshield Washer Low Fluid
Indicator
This indicator will illuminate
for 5 seconds to indicate a low
level of the windshield washer
fluid. A related message will
be displayed.
See “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care” for
fluid filling.
Headlight Aiming System Failure
Warning Light
This warning light and the
related message indicate a
failure of the automatic
headlight aiming system. Please contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer to check the system.
Automatic High Beam Failure Warning
Light
This warning light and the
related message illuminate to
report a failure of the
automatic high beam
headlights.
Contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer as soon as possible.
Suspensions Failure Warning Light
This warning light and the
related message turn on while
driving if there is a failure of
the suspension system (only
with optional Skyhook active
suspension).
Please contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer to check the system.
Ice Hazard Indicator
When the external
temperature falls below 38°F
(3°C), the temperature value
blinks for a few seconds, the
indicator light turns on, a message is
displayed and an acoustic signal is
triggered to warn the driver of the risk
of icy roadbed.
Under such conditions, we recommend
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• Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
By selecting this feature, the system
will automatically activate the
windshield wipers if it senses
moisture on the windshield. The
feature can be set to “On” or “Off”.
• Hill Start Assist
This feature allows you to disable
the HSA system. The feature can be
set to “On” or “Off”. See “Brake
and Stability Control System” in
section “Driving” for further details.
Lights Press the “Lights” soft-key to set the
following modes.
• Headlight Off Delay
By selecting this feature, the driver
can choose to have the headlight off
or lit for 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
the engine is shut off. To change the
current headlight off delay status,
touch and release the “0”, “30”,
“60” or “90” soft-key to select the
desired time range. • Headlight Illumination on Approach
By selecting this feature, the driver
can choose to have the headlight off
or lit for 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
the doors are unlocked with the key
fob RKE transmitter.
• Headlights with Wipers
By selecting this feature, while the
headlight lever is in “AUTO”
position, the headlight will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the
wipers are activated. The headlight
will also turn off when the wipers
deactivate if they were activated in
the current mode. The feature can
be set to “On” or “Off”.
• Auto Dim High Beams
By selecting this feature, the high
beam headlight will deactivate
automatically under certain
conditions. See “Lights” in section “Understanding the Vehicle” for
further information.
• Headlight Dip - Traffic Changeover (if
equipped)
By selecting this feature, the
headlights will change their light
distribution when a left-hand-drive
vehicle enter a Country with
right-hand-drive system and vice
versa. The feature can be set to
“On” or “Off”.
• Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
By selecting and check-mark this
feature, the DRL lights will turn on
whenever the engine running. The
feature can be set to “On” or “Off”.
• Adaptive Front Light (if equipped)
By selecting this feature, the system
turn off the beam shaping and
bending. See “Lights” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle” for
further details.
Doors & Locks Press the “Doors & Locks” soft-key to
set the following modes.
• Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all
doors will automatically lock when
the vehicle is in motion. The feature
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Analog Clock To adjust the analog clock located on
the center of the dashboard above the
MTC+ display, use the MTC+ System
(see “MTC+ Settings” in this section).
The time can be displayed also on the
MTC+ status bar and on the
instrument cluster display (see “MTC+
Settings” in this section).
Clock lighting works in the same way
as instrument and controls
backlighting (refer to “Lights” in
section “Understanding the Vehicle”). Air Conditioning Controls The vehicle is equipped with an
automatic dual-zone air conditioning
system that allows to adjust separately
the temperature and the airflow
distribution in the left and in the right
zone of the passenger compartment,
according to the requests of the driver
and the front passenger.
A humidity sensor, positioned on the
inner surface of the windshield, over
the rear view mirror, allows the A/C
system to prevent/eliminate fogging
of the windshield and side windows.
The best efficacy in preventing
fogging is obtained by selecting the
“AUTO” function, described later.
A dual zone solar sensor helps to
achieve the best comfort in presence
of solar radiation.
Dual Zone Climate Controls This system can be operated by using
the controls of the automatic climate
control panel on the dashboard, or
the softkeys on the MTC+ display
when “Climate” mode is selected.
In the "Climate" screen of the MTC+,
the front seats and steering wheel
comfort setting soft-keys may be
present (optional equipments). The “OFF” state of the front seats
comfort setting is shown on their
soft-key.
Front seats and steering wheel
comfort setting soft-keys are present
even when the A/C is off (see "Front
Seats" and/or "Steering Wheel
Adjustment" in section
"Understanding the Vehicle" for
further details).
When the MTC+ System is in any mode
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soft-key for cooler temperature.
Touch the red
soft-key for warmer
temperature. The driver's temperature
setting will be displayed on the MTC+
between the soft-key
and . The
MTC+ display can also be used to
adjust the temperature by touching
and sliding the bar towards soft-key
, to increase temperature, or
towards soft-keys
to decrease it.
During this phase, a small pop-up on
the side will show the corresponding
temperature. You can increase or
decrease the temperature using the
rocker switch on the climate control
panel.
NOTE:
In “SYNC” mode, this control will also
automatically and simultaneously
adjust the passenger temperature.
4. Passenger temperature control
Provides the passenger with
independent temperature control.
Touch the
soft-key for cooler
temperature. Touch the
soft-key for
warmer temperature. The passenger's
temperature setting will be displayed
on the MTC+ screen between the
soft-keys
and . You can increase
or decrease the temperature using the rocker switch on the climate control
panel.
NOTE:
Pressing the 4 button/soft-key while in
“SYNC” mode will automatically exit
“SYNC”.
5. Recirculation
Press to change the current setting,
the LED indicator on the button and
the relevant soft-key illuminates to
indicate which recirculation function is
activated. For further details, see
paragraph “Dual zone Climate Control
Functions” in this chapter.
6. Blower control
Blower control is used to adjust the
amount of air forced through the
climate system. Eight levels of blower
speed can be selected. Adjusting the
blower will cause automatic mode to
switch to manual.
On the climate control panel, push the
rocker switch up to increase blower
speed. Push the rocker switch down to
decrease blower speed. Pushing down
the rocker switch when set blower is
at the first speed, causes the A/C
system shutdown (OFF condition).
On the MTC+ display, touch the small
icon of the blower to decrease the
speed, or the big icon to increase it. Between the two icons, bars will
appear to show the number of the
corresponding selected speed.
The blower can also be activated/
regulated by touching the bars
between the two blower icons.
When the MTC+ is displayed in any
mode other than “Climate”, the
blower speed is indicated by the
bright segments in the climate icon.
7 - 8. AUTO
This function automatically controls
the interior temperature by adjusting
the air flow rate and the air
distribution respectively on the driver
and on the passenger zone. Press
“AUTO” to switch the ATC between
manual and automatic mode. The LED
on the button and the “AUTO”
soft-key illuminates when the “AUTO”
function is activated. See “Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC)” in this
chapter for more information.
9. MAX defrosting/demisting
Press the
button or the MTC+
soft-key to switch the airflow setting
to the windshield and the front side
windows to get quick defrosting/
defogging. The LED on the button and
the MTC+ soft-key illuminates when
this feature is activated. Operating
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button or the MTC+ soft-key
change the state as follows.
• First press: the A/C system activates
the automatic recirculation control
by using the signal transmitted from
the AQS. The symbol “A” on the
button and the MTC+ soft-key
lights up.
• Second press: the A/C system
activates the recirculation, the LED
on the
button or the MTC+
soft-key light up. The A/C system will
stay this way up to a new actuation,
or until the increased humidity could
lead to windshield fogging: in this
case the recirculation automatically
switches to external air.
• Third press: the A/C system switches
back to external air (default
operating mode).
The next press of the
button and
the MTC+ soft-key restarts the
operating cycle just described.
NOTE:
To avoid the risk of fogging, the AQS is
disabled when the external
temperature falls below 35°F (2°C). NOTE:
In cold weather, use of recirculation
mode may lead to window fogging.
Select the MIX mode and increase
the blower speed to prevent fogging.
MAX A/C
Activating this function, the system
switches to exit “AUTO”, enter “A/C”
and recirculation. The minimum
temperature (LO) in both zones, the maximum blower speed and the
“Dashboard” air distribution mode
are also selected.
The blower speed can be adjusted and
the air distribution can be modified
without exiting “MAX A/C”. To exit
“MAX A/C” touch the relevant MTC+
soft-key or exit A/C or recirculation.
Selecting
, “AUTO”, or “OFF”, will
also exit “MAX A/C”.
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) Automatic operation
• Press the “AUTO” button of driver
and/or passenger zone on the
climate control panel or the relevant
soft-key on the MTC+ screen.
• Set the desired temperature
adjusting the driver and/or passenger
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soft-keys. The system automatically
work to maintain the best comfort
level inside the passengers
compartment.
• When the system is set up for your
comfort level, it is not necessary to
change the settings anymore, simply
allow the system to function
automatically.
• To provide you with maximum
comfort in the automatic mode, during cold start-ups the blower
speed will remain low until the
engine warms up.
Manual operation
The system allows manual selection of
blower speed, air distribution mode,
A/C status and recirculation control.
The blower fan speed can be set to
any fixed speed by using the blower
control. In this case the blower will
operate at a fixed speed until a
different speed is selected. This allows
the front occupants to control the
volume of air circulated in the vehicle
exiting the “AUTO” mode.
The user can also choose the direction
of the airflow by selecting one of the
available mode settings. A/C
operation, recirculation control and
“SYNC” mode can also be manually
selected.
Operating Tips • Continuous use of the air
recirculation in winter, in rainy
weather or humid climate is not
recommended because it may cause
window fogging.
• Interior fogging on the windshield
can be quickly removed by fast
defrosting/defogging. The “Mix”
mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide
sufficient heating. If side window
fogging becomes a problem increase
blower speed.
NOTE:
• Recirculation mode without A/C
should not be used for long periods
of time, as fogging may occur.
• If inside the passenger compartment
there are conditions of high
temperature and humidity, when the
A/C compressor is switched on (A/C
softkey illuminated on MTC+ display
or LED on climate control panel A/C
button ON) there may be some cold
steam at ventilation port outlet: this
situation is normal and does not
indicate air conditioning system
malfunction.
• Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) will automatically adjust the
climate control settings to prevent or
eliminate window fogging on the
front windshield.
• Make sure the A/C system air intake
grille, located under the bonnet
directly in front of the windshield, is
free of obstructions such as leaves or
other objects. Leaves collected in the
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