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quantity of nontoxic gas is generated
to inflate the advanced front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and
the upper right side of the dashboard
separate and fold out of the way as
the air bags inflate to their full size.
The air bags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and
front passenger. The advanced front
air bag gas is vented through the vent
holes in the sides of the air bag. In this
way, the air bags do not interfere with
your control of the vehicle.
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air
Bag Inflator Unit
The supplemental driver side knee air
bag unit is located in the dashboard
trim beneath the steering column.
When the ORC detects a collision
requiring the air bag, it signals the
inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate
the supplemental driver side knee air
bag. The trim cover separates and
folds out of the way allowing the air
bag to inflate to the full size.
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
The ORC unit determines if a side
collision requires the side air bags to
inflate, based on the severity and type
of collision. Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air bag
inflator on the crash side of the
vehicle may be triggered, releasing a
quantity of nontoxic gas.
The inflating SAB exits through the
seat seam into the space between the
occupant and the door. The side air
bag moves at a very high speed and
with such a high force that it could
injure you if you are not seated
properly, or if items are positioned in
the area where the side air bag
inflates. This especially applies to
children.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
During collisions where the impact is
confined to a particular area of the
side of the vehicle, the ORC may
deploy the SABIC air bags, depending
on the severity and type of collision. In
these events, the ORC will deploy the
SABIC only on the impact side of the
vehicle. A quantity of non-toxic gas is
generated to inflate the side curtain
air bag.
The inflating side curtain air bag
pushes the head/s of the occupant/s
seating in the outside seats from the
edge of the headliner out of the way
and covers the window. The air bag
inflates with enough force to possibly injure you if you are not belted and
seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the side
curtain air bag inflates. This especially
applies to children.
The SABICs may also help reduce the
risk of partial or complete ejection of
vehicle occupants through side
windows in certain rollover events
(because equipped with rollover
sensing).
Front and Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact
sensors can aid the ORC in
determining appropriate response to
impact events.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air
bag deployment, if the
communication network and the
power remains intact, depending on
the nature of the accident, the ORC
will determine whether the enhanced
accident response system will have to
perform the following functions:
• cut off fuel to the engine;
• turn hazard lights and interior lights
on as long as the battery has power
or until the ignition switch is turned
off;
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Exhaust Gas WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it
can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid
breathing (CO), follow these safety
tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed
garage or in confined areas any
longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked
vehicle with the engine running,
adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed.
• If you are required to drive with the
trunk open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate
control blowers switch is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.
The best protection against carbon
monoxide
entry into
the passenger
compartment is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system. Whenever detecting a change in the
sound of the exhaust system or
eventual exhaust fumes inside the
vehicle have the Authorized Maserati
Dealer inspect the complete exhaust
system and adjacent body areas for
broken, damaged, deteriorated, or
mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment.
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 Vehicle Safety Checks Seat Belts
• Inspect the belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose
parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately.
• Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
• If the belt has been sharply pulled,
for example as the result of an
accident, the safety belt, together
with the anchoring devices, the
anchoring device mounting screws
and the pretensioner must be
completely replaced. Even if the belt
does not present any exterior signs
of wear or damage, it may have lost
its restraining properties.
Air Bag Warning Light
The
light should illuminate and
remain lit for a few seconds bulb
checking when the ignition switch is
pushed in RUN position (see
“Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
— Air Bags” chapter in this section).
• If the light
does not illuminate
while starting, contact the
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
• If the light stays on, flickers, or
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• Check the tires (see “Tire Inflation
Pressure” chapter in section
“Features and Specifications”) for
proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights and Indicator Lights
• Have someone observe the
operation of exterior lights while
you operate the controls (see
“Lights” chapter in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”).
• Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument
cluster (see “Instrument Cluster”
chapter in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”).
Door Latches
• Check for positive closing, latching,
and locking of doors and trunk lid
(see “Unlock the Vehicle with Key
fob” chapter in this section).
Fluid Leaks
• Check area under vehicle after
overnight parking for recent fluid
leaks (oil, fuel, etc.).
• If gasoline fumes are detected or
fluid leaks are suspected, contact the
Authorized Maserati Dealer . 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-
vehiclePark Assist (if equipped) The Park Assist (also called
“ParkSense”) system provides visual
and audible indications of the distance
between the rear and/or front bumper
and a detected obstacle when backing
up or moving forward, e.g. during a
parking maneuver.
Besides the use of the sensors
available on the bumpers and of the
rear parking camera, the vehicle may
be equipped with surround view
cameras (optional) to assist the driver
during maneuvers on dead-ends/roads
and on intersections. For more details
on this option, see chapter "Surround
View Camera System (optional)" in
this section.
Refer to “Park Assist System Usage
Precautions” for limitations of this
system and recommendations.
Park Assist system will retain the last
system state (enabled or disabled)
from the last ignition cycle when the
ignition is changed to the RUN
position.
Park Assist system can be active only
when the shift lever is in R (Reverse) or
D (Drive).
If Park Assist is enabled at one of
these shift lever positions, the system
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NOTE:
• Maserati reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.
• Park Assist will turn off the front park assist audible alert (chime) after approximately 4 seconds when an obstacle has
been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and brake pedal is applied.
Enabling and Disabling Park
Assist By accessing the submenu “Safety &
Driving Assistant” from MTC+ System,
the “Park Assist” can be disabled
(option “Off”). The available options
regarding the warning alerts are:
“Sound” or “Sound + Display”. Refer
to “MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and Controls”
for further information.
The front sensors can be enabled or
disabled at any time by pressing the
button on the front dome console. After pressing the button the
instrument cluster will display the state
of front parking sensors for
approximately five seconds. The
button LED will be on when the front
sensors are disabled. The button LED
will be off when the front sensors are
enabled. If the button is pressed and
the system requires service, the LED will blink momentarily, and then the
LED will be on.
When the shift lever is moved to R
(Reverse) or to D (Drive) at a speed of
7 mph (11 km/h) or below and the
system is disabled, the instrument
cluster will display the “PARK ASSIST
Off” message for 5 seconds until the
shift lever remains in R (Reverse) or
when the shift lever is moved in D
(Drive).
Service the Park Assist System In case of malfunction of the Park
Assist system, the instrument cluster
will actuate a single sound, once per
ignition cycle. The instrument cluster
will display a message when any of the
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snow, mud, or ice and the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
The instrument cluster will display a
message when any of the rear or front
sensors are damaged and require
service.
When the shift lever is moved to R
(Reverse) or D (Drive) and the system
has detected a faulted condition, the
instrument cluster will display the
corresponding message for the time
lapse the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or D
(Drive) at speeds less than 7 mph
(11 km/h). Under this condition Park
Assist will not operate. See
“Instrument Cluster” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
If the instrument cluster displays a
message prompting you to clean the
sensors, make sure the outer surface
and the underside of the rear bumper
and/or front bumper is clean and clear
of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other
obstruction and then cycle the ignition
switch. If the message continues to
appear contact the Authorized
Maserati Dealer . If a failure message is displayed on the
instrument cluster, contact the
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Cleaning the Park Assist
Sensors When cleaning the sensors, take
special care not to scratch or damage
them; therefore, do not use dry, rough
or hard cloths.
The sensors must be washed with
clean water, possibly adding car
shampoo.
Should you need to repaint the
bumper or in case of paint touch-ups
in the sensor area, please contact
exclusively the Authorized Maserati
Dealer . Incorrect paint application
could affect the parking sensors
operation. Park Assist System Usage
Precautions NOTE:
• Jackhammers, large trucks, and
other vibrations could affect the
performance of Park Assist.
• Objects such as bicycle carriers,
trailer hitches, etc., must not be
placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the
rear bumper while driving the
vehicle. Failure to do so can result in
the system misinterpreting a close
object as a sensor problem, causing
the service Park Assist message to be
displayed in the instrument cluster.
CAUTION!
• Park Assist is only a parking aid and
it is unable to recognize every
obstacle, including small obstacles.
Parking curbs might only be
temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located
above or below the sensors will not
be detected when they are in close
proximity.
• The vehicle must be driven slowly
when using Park Assist in order to be
able to stop in time when an
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Driver Memory Seat This feature allows the driver to store
up to two different memory profiles
for easy recall through a memory
switch. Each memory profile contains
desired position settings for the driver
seat, external side mirrors, adjustable
pedals (optional), and power tilt and
telescopic steering column and a set of
programmed radio stations.
Your key fob RKE transmitter can also
be set to recall the same positions by
pressing the
button.
NOTE:
• Only one key fob RKE transmitter
can be linked to each of the memory
positions.
• “Passive Entry” door handles cannot
be linked to the memory function.
Use either the memory recall switch
or the key fob RKE transmitter (if
linked to the memory feature) to
recall memory positions 1 or 2.
The memory seat switch is located on
the driver's door trim panel. The
switch consists of three buttons:
• The “S” (SET) button, which is used
to activate the memory save
function. • The “1” and “2” buttons which are
used to recall either of two
programmed memory profiles.
Memory Profiles Setting NOTE:
Saving a new memory profile will
erase an existing profile from memory.
To create a new memory profile,
perform the following:
• Cycle the ignition device to the ACC
or RUN position.
• Adjust all memory profile settings to
desired preferences (i.e., seat, side
mirrors, adjustable pedals (optional),
power tilt and telescopic steering
column, and radio station presets).
• Press and release the “S” button on
the memory switch.
• Within 5 seconds, press and release
the memory button “1” or “2”. • Check on the instrument cluster for
the positive response of the actions
“Memory 1 (or 2) profile set”.
After these steps, the profile set will
be memorized in the selected position.
NOTE:
Memory profiles can be set without
the vehicle in P (Park), but the vehicle
must be in P (Park) to recall a memory
profile.
Pairing Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter to Seats Memory Your key fob with RKE transmitters
can be programmed to recall one of
two programmed memory profiles by
pressing the
button on the RKE
transmitter.
NOTE:
This feature can be enabled or
disabled using the MTC+ System, refer
to “MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
To program your key fobs RKE
transmitter, perform the following
actions:
• Cycle the ignition device to the RUN
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• Move the seat and/or the other
adjustable devices in the position
that you wish to memorize, or recall
a previously memorized profile,
pressing the corresponding memory
button “1” or “2”.
• Cycle the ignition device to the OFF
position.
• Press and release the “S” button.
• Within 5 seconds, press and release
the memory button “1” or “2”.
• Press and release the
button on
key fob RKE transmitter.
• Within 3 seconds, press and release
the
button on the key fob RKE
transmitter.
To check if the system has memorized
the correct profile, you can move the
seat and press the
button: the seat
will move to the memorized position.
NOTE:
Your key fobs RKE transmitter can be
unlinked to your memory settings by
pressing the “S” button followed by
the
button on the key fob RKE
transmitter. Memory Position Recall NOTE:
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to recall
memory positions. If a recall is
attempted when the vehicle is not in P
(Park), a message will display in the
instrument cluster.
To recall the memory settings for
driver, press memory button number
“1” or “2” on the driver's door trim
panel or the
button on the RKE
transmitter linked to memory position
“1” or “2” with ignition device in the
RUN position.
A recall can be canceled by pressing
any of the buttons (“S”, “1”, or “2”)
during a recall. When a recall is
canceled, the driver seat, external side
mirrors, adjustable pedals (optional),
and power tilt and telescopic steering
column stop moving.
A delay of at least one second will
occur before selecting a new recall. Easy Entry/Exit Driver Seat This feature provides automatic driver
seat positioning to enhance driver
mobility when entering and exiting
the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves
depends on where you have the driver
seat positioned when you place the
ignition device to the OFF position.
• When you cycle the ignition device
to the OFF position the driver seat:
• will move about 2.36 in (60 mm)
rearward if the driver seat position
is greater than or equal to ca. 5.51
in (140 mm) forward of the rear
stop;
• will move to a position of ca. 3.15
in (80 mm) rearward of the rear
stop if the driver seat position is
between 5.51 in (140 mm) and 3.15
in (80 mm) forward of the rear
stop.
• The seat will return to its previously
set position when you place the
ignition device into the ACC or RUN
position.
• The Easy Entry/Exit feature is
disabled when the driver seat
position is less than 3.15 in (80 mm)
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Adjustable Pedals (if
equipped) The adjustable pedals system is
designed to allow greater range of
pedals positions enabling driver
comfort with regard to the steering
wheel tilt and the seat position.
This feature allows the brake and
accelerator pedals to move toward or
away from the driver’s feet.
The switch is located on the front side
of the driver's seat cushion shield.
Press the switch downward to move
the pedals forward (toward the front
of the vehicle).
Lift the switch upward to move the
pedals rearward (toward the driver).
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals position while the vehicle is moving. You could
lose control and have an accident.
Always adjust the pedals position
while the vehicle is parked.
The following messages will be
displayed if the
driver is attempting to
adjust the pedals when the system is
locked out:
• “Adjustable Pedals Unavailable
While Reversing”;
• or “Adjustable Pedals Unavailable
While Cruise Engaged”.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with driver
memory seat, use your key fob (RKE)
transmitter or the memory buttons on
the driver's door trim panel to return
the adjustable pedals to programmed
positions. See “Driver Memory Seat”
in section “Understanding the
Vehicle” for further information.
CAUTION!
Do not place any object under the
adjustable pedals or obstruct their
movements as it may cause damage to
the pedal controls. Pedal movement
may become limited if there is an
obstruction in the adjustable pedal's
path.Rearview Mirrors External Mirrors External mirrors can be adjusted
electrically and are equipped with
anti-mist resistors operated by the air
conditioning system (see “Air
Conditioning Controls” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
The mirrors can be closed electrically
and will yield in both directions in case
of a collision.
The external mirrors are
electrochromic, which means, they
automatically operate an anti-glare
function by gradually shading as the
light hitting the mirrors increases.
The external rear-view electrochromic
mirrors work in conjunction with the
internal rear-view electrochromic
mirror.
NOTE:
• The mirrors can be adjusted
electrically only with the ignition
device in ACC and RUN position.
• When the vehicle is started, the
indicator light shown in the picture
will momentarily illuminate in both
outside rear-view mirrors to let the
driver know that the BSA system is
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the lever is shifted out of the reverse
position. Each memory set of the
driver's seat (see "Driver Memory
Seat" chapter in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”)
corresponds to a mirror tilt position in
reverse.
NOTE:
The mirrors tilt in reverse can be
turned on and off using the MTC+
System, refer to “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
Folding Mirrors
By selecting this feature on MTC+ the
rear-view mirrors automatically fold
when the vehicle is locked by the key
fob and when the power trunk lid (if
equipped) is closed and locked by
pressing the
button on the right
lower parts of the lid.
When the vehicle and the trunk lid
will be unlocked and the ignition
device is set in RUN position, the
rear-view mirrors will automatically
open in the position they had before
the lock.
The switch for the power folding
mirrors is located between the power
mirror switches. Press the switch once and the mirrors
will fold in; press the switch a second
time to reset the mirrors to the
standard position.
There is a way to make external
mirrors automatically fold/unfold.
• If the function is available, it need to
be activated by MTC+ (refer to
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”). • If the mirrors are automatically
folded after the last lock action,
then they will automatically unfold
when the ignition device is set on
ACC or RUN position.
• If the mirrors were manually folded
by the switch on the driver's door
panel, before a lock action, they will
need to be manually unfolded to
reactivate the automatic function.
CAUTION!
Never retract or open the mirrors
manually: it could damage the power
mechanism.
Internal Rearview Mirror The position of internal rearview
mirror can be manually adjusted, and
is endowed with an accident-
prevention release system operating in
the event of a collision.
Internal rearview mirror is
electrochromic: this glare function is
automatically deactivated in reverse to
ensure maximum visibility of obstacles.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during
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cleaning, never spray any cleaning
solution directly onto the mirror. Apply
the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
“Mirror Dimmer” Feature
The
auto-dimming feature can be
disabled or re-enabled by pressing the
on/off button on the mirror base.
Disabling this feature will increase the
reflectance of the internal mirror,
increasing visibility at night.
Lights Light Switch The light switch located on the left
side of the dashboard is used for the
position/DRL lights, headlights, side
marker, license plate lights and rear
fog lights operation.
The regulation devices beside the
switch may have a different
configuration according to type of
headlights installed. It can adjust
respectively:
• the left one: brightness of the
instrument cluster lights, doors
controls rear lighting, interior and
night lighting (see “Interior Lights”
in this chapter).
• the right one: headlights leveling
(see “Headlights Leveling” in this
chapter) or brightness tuning of
night lighting (see “interior Lights”
in this chapter). Rotate the light switch to the
or
to the
position: the instrument
cluster will display the related telltale.
NOTE:
If the headlights or position/DRL lights
are on after the ignition switch is
placed in OFF position, a buzzer will
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