steering wheel MASERATI GHIBLI 2019 Owner's Manual

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
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“Automatic Transmission” in section
“Driving”) drive carefully and slow
down as the grip of the tires may be
significantly reduced.
The indicator light flashes for 5
seconds and switches off when the
temperature reaches 43°F (6°C) or
higher.
Electric Parking Brake Failure Warning
Light
This warning light and related
message illuminate when
there is an EPB system failure.
The failure could also
completely or partially block the
vehicle because the parking brake
could remain on even after it has been
automatically or manually disengaged
though its controls.
If it is still possible to use the vehicle
(parking brake not engaged) drive to
the nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealer and remember to performing
each operation/command that the
electric parking brake is not
functioning.
Start&Stop Disable Indicator
This indicator illuminates
when Start&Stop is turned off
through the main menu item
“Start&Stop”, via the controls
located on the right side of the steering wheel, or through the button
on the central console or through the
relevant soft-key of the MTC+. See
chapter “Automatic Start&Stop
System” of section “Driving” for
further information.
Start&Stop Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
when there is a failure in the
Start&Stop system. Switch the
engine on or off using the
normal procedure with the ignition
device START/STOP and have the
vehicle checked at an Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
Scheduled Maintenance (Service)
Indicator
This indicator illuminates and
a message flashes on the
display for approximately 5
seconds after an acoustic
signal to indicate that the next
scheduled maintenance is due or is
already overdue.
Unless reset, the message will
continue to display each time you
cycle the ignition to the RUN position.
To turn off the message temporarily,
press and release the
button on the
steering wheel. To reset the service
indicator system, please visit an
Authorized Maserati Dealer . ADAS Status Indicators (if equipped)
When you are not viewing the
“Drive Assist” page, the
indicators at the top left-hand
side of the display indicate
status of individual ADAS system or
the combination of them (see
examples).
For further details, refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control -
ACC”, “Lane Keeping Assist -
LKA” and “Highway Assist - HAS” in
section “Driving”.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off
(If equipped)
This warning light informs the
driver that Forward Collision
Warning (FCW) is disabled. If
this light occurs together with
other specific messages, take your
vehicle to an Authorized Maserati
Dealer for service. This warning light
will light even when the activation of
another driver assistance feature or
drive mode (such as “
-ESC OFF”)
disables the FCW.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Fault (If equipped)
This warning light informs
that FCW is in fault state. If
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mean that a system fault requiring
servicing at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer . It is nevertheless possible to
drive the vehicle without using this
function (for further details, refer to
“Forward Collision Warning - FCW” in
section “Driving”).
AWD Failure Warning Light (on AWD
version only)
This warning light turns on to
indicate a fault of the AWD
system otherwise a fault or
overheating due to excessive
wheel spin. Contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible,
and avoid using the vehicle in heavy
duty conditions.
Set Passive Speed Limit
This indicator light indicates
the passive speed limit set via
the controls on the RH side of
the steering wheel (for further
details, refer to “TFT Display: Menus
and Settings” in this chapter).
Passive Speed Limit Exceeded
This indicator light informs the
driver that the speed limit that
was set has been exceeded. Stiff Suspension Setting Indicator
This indicator light indicate
that the stiff suspensions
program (“S”) is on.
For further details, refer to
“Drive Mode” in section “Driving”.
Set Drive Mode Indicator
Drive mode set by the driver
through the controls on
central console is displayed
above the transmission lever indicator
(example in picture: NORMAL).
For further details, refer to “Drive
Mode” in section “Driving”.
Cruise Control (CC) Ready or Canceled
This white light indicator will
illuminate when the CC is
ready to be set (with 3 dashes
below) and, once it sets, when
it is temporarily canceled (set speed in
white below).
For further information, check
“Electronic Cruise Control” in section
“Driving”.
Cruise Control (CC) Set
This green light indicator will
illuminate with the set speed
when the CC is set and in
driver override. For further information, check “Electronic Cruise
Control” in section “Driving”.
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Fault
This warning light on indicates
that the LKA system is in fault.
If the warning light and the
relevant message do not go
off after a few manoeuvres and
eventually a key cycle, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready
or Canceled
This white warning light
indicates that the ACC is ready
to be set (with 3 dashes below)
and, once it sets, when it is
temporarily canceled (set speed in
white below). For further details, refer
to “Adaptive Cruise Control - ACC” in
section “Driving”.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set
This green warning light with
below the set speed turns on
when the ACC is set (for
further details, refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control - ACC” in
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The vehicle is provided with a specific
add to the owner’s manual, describing
the MTC+ System features and listing
all warnings and precautions, which
are essential for a safe use of the
system. Maserati advises you to read
this add carefully and thoroughly.
The MTC+ display is positioned in the
central part of the dashboard and the
manual controls and devices for
connecting external sources are
positioned on the central console.
1 MTC+ touch display.
2 Ports for SD card, AUX and USB
(for further details, refer to
“Interior features” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”).
3
“Browse” button
.
4
“Back” button
.
5 “Enter” button.
6 Volume control.
7 Tune/scroll control.
8 Slide phone drawer.
9 Door for access to multimedia
ports and phone housing. Manual Controls and Devices SD, AUX and USB Ports
When an SD card is inserted into its
housing, the MTC+ is able to read it
and select multimedia files (music and
images) from the device.
By using the AUX and USB ports it is
possible to connect external devices to
the MTC+ (see chapter “Interior
features” in section “Understanding
the Vehicle”). After connecting the device, by using
the MTC+ display softkeys, knobs on
the central console and controls at the
steering wheel, user can navigate
through the content of the connected
device and set its playing mode.
Multimedia Navigation Controls on
Central Console
The manual controls located on the
central console are a further interface
for the driver and nearby passenger,
that adds to the MTC+ display
softkeys. Using the manual controls,
the MTC+ display will work as a
graphic display of the inputs from the
controls.
Volume Control
By working this knob in “Radio” or
“Media” mode, user can adjust the
volume of the radio or audio files,
from minimum to maximum and vice
versa. Turn knob clockwise to increase
the volume, counter-clockwise to
decrease it. The volume status will be
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3. “Controls ” softkey
Touch this soft-key to access the
features of some driver assistance
system (ADAS) that can be set up (if
equipped). Features can be selected
and adjusted or turned on/off by
touching the related soft-key (see
"MTC+ "Controls" Screen" in this
section).
4.
softkey
Touch this softkey to access
Applications / settings screen.
5. “Climate ” softkey
Touch this soft-key to access the air
conditioning settings. In this screen
the following controls are also
available: Heated Seats, Heated
Steering Wheel and Ventilated
Seats. See “Air Conditioning
Controls” in this section for further
details.
6. “Nav ” softkey
Touch this softkey to access the
Navigation feature. Refer to the
MTC+ instruction manual for further
details.
7. “Phone ” softkey
Touch one of these softkey to access
the MTC+ Phone feature that can be
set or monitored via MTC+. Touch one of these soft-key to access
the list of functions that users can set.
Touchscreen Display Warnings
CAUTION!
• Do NOT attach any object to the
touchscreen, doing so can result in
damage to the touchscreen.
• Do not press the screen with any
hard or sharp objects (pen, USB stick,
jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the
touchscreen surface.
• Do not spray any liquid or caustic
chemicals directly on the screen. Use
a clean and dry micro fiber lens
cleaning cloth in order to clean the
touchscreen.
• If necessary, use a lint-free cloth
dampened with a cleaning solution,
such as isopropyl alcohol, or an
isopropyl alcohol and water solution
ratio of 50:50. Be sure to follow the
solvent manufacturer’s precautions
and directions.
Switch OFF Touchscreen Backlight
If
the screen backlight becomes
annoying when driving, it is possible to
switch it off. Switch off the screen backlight by
touching “Screen OFF” softkey in the
“Controls” screen of MTC+ display.
Customizing the Main Menu
Bar The softkeys for the main functions of
the MTC+ system, indicated at the
bottom of the MTC+ display, can be Without ADAS
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easily customized to suit user's
requirements, as follows:
• touch button to open
applications/settings screen;
• hold depressed and drag the icon
corresponding to the selected
function until it overlaps the one to
be replaced on the bottom bar.
Once it is set in the menu bar, the new
connection will be immediately
operational.
Use the MTC+ Display as
Projection Device If your smartphone is properly
connected to the vehicle via the USB
port, on the MTC+ screen in place of
“Phone” soft-key and in the source list
of “Media” screen you can find the
“Apple CarPlay” (example shown in
picture) or the “Android Auto” app
soft-key. “Android Auto” app needs to be downloaded on your mobile
device.
These applications use the MTC+
display as projector of the functions
available on the connected device.
“Apple CarPlay” allows the best use of
your iPhone ®
in the car and perfect
integration with the MTC + display
and with the controls of the car,
including Siri voice control. You can
make phone calls, access music, send
and receive messages, get real-time
directions on traffic conditions, all
while staying focused on the road.
The “Android Auto” app lets you
share information while driving and
make it easier to access Google. The
interface is equipped with Google
Maps with voice guided navigation,
traffic information in real time,
on-demand access to millions of songs
in Google Play Music. It also offers the possibility to make phone calls or send
and receive messages without taking
your hands off the steering wheel.
You can also request Google to make
any type of research. Android Auto
will give an easier access to
applications and content from the
MTC+ system display.
The following tables show the
“Screen” and “Audio” source (of
projection device
or of MTC+
System MTC+
) when a smartphone is
connected, a session is established and
the device (Table A) or the MTC+
System (Table B) is performing an
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Audio Controls The vehicle is equipped with audio
controls that allow both driver and
front passenger to operate the audio
system. These controls can be used to
adjust audio volume, change radio
station or mode (FM, AM, USB, etc).
Steering Wheel Audio Controls These audio controls are rocker-type
switches with a button in the center
and are located on the rear side of the
steering wheel, right behind the front
switches.
Press any button to display
information on the radio station or
track being listened to inside a pop-up
for 2 seconds on instrument cluster.
The right-hand control manages the
volume. By pressing the top of the rocker
switch you can increase the volume
and by pressing the bottom of the
rocker switch you can lower it. Press
the center button to mute the volume.
The left-hand control functions
depend on the current source. To
change source, press the center
button.
When in “Radio” mode, pressing the
top of the switch will “Seek” up for
the previous listenable station and
pressing the bottom of the switch will
“Seek” down for the previous
listenable station.
When an external source is connected
to MTC+, a light press on the top of
the switch will play the next track on
the device connected.
Press the bottom of the switch once to
go to the beginning of the current
track, or to the beginning of the
previous track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down
twice, it plays the second track; three
times, it will play the third one, etc.
Audio Controls on Central
Console In “Radio” mode, turn the volume
upper knob to set the audio volume, or turn the tune/scroll bottom knob to
tune station.
For further details, refer to
“Infotainment System” in this section.
When in App/Settings mode, the
tune/scroll bottom knob and the
browse
and enter buttons allow
you to scroll through the menus and
change the user’s settings (see “MTC+
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• Power Liftgate Alert
When this feature is selected,
further to turn indicators flashing,
an acoustic warning will also be
triggered when opening and closing
the liftgate/trunk lid. The feature
can be set to “On” or “Off”.
• Hands Free Power Liftgate
To prevent the accidental opening
of the Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free
(optional) with the movement of
the foot, it is possible to disable the
“Hands Free” function. The feature
can be set to “On” or “Off”. This
operation is recommended when
you have to wash the car (for
further information, refer to “Power
Trunk Lid Operation” in section
“Before Starting”).
Auto-On Comfort & Remote
Start • Auto-on Driver Heated/Vented Seat
& Steering
This feature allows to activate the
comfort of the driving seat when
equipped starting the engine.
If equipped, the driver’s
heated/vented seat and/or heated
steering wheel will automatically
activate by temperatures below 40°F
(4°C). When temperatures are above 80°F (26°C) the driver vented seat
will turn on.
• Remote Start
You can choose from the following
options: “Off”, “Remote Start”
(activation of this function when
you use the key fob RKE transmitter
to start the engine) and “All Starts”
(activation of this function when
you start the engine in all modes).
Engine Off Options This feature allows you to set some
functions after turning off the engine.
• Easy Exit Seat
When this feature is selected, the
driver's seat will automatically move
rearward once the engine is shut off
for easy exit of the vehicle. The
feature can be set to “On” or “Off”. • Engine Off Power Delay (Power
duration after engine shutdown)
By selecting this feature, the power
window switches, radio, MTC+
Phone System, power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will
remain active for up to 10 minutes
after turning off the engine.
Opening of one front doors will
cancel this feature.
The switch-off delay can be
cancelled (0 seconds) you can choose
from 45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10
minutes.
• Headlight Off Delay
By selecting this feature the
headlight will stay lit for up to 90
seconds after turning off the
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Phone/Bluetooth Press this soft-key to select and
connect phones and audio sources.
• Do Not Disturb
Settings available for this feature:
• Auto Reply
To change the mode status, touch
the “Text”, “Call” or “Both”
soft-key.
• Auto Reply Message
To change the mode status, touch
the “Custom” or “Default”
soft-key.
• Customize Auto Reply Message
This feature allows you to
customise the “Auto Reply
Message”. Text messages are
limited to 160 characters (key pad
is not available while vehicle is it
motion). • Paired Phones
By selecting this feature you will be
notified which phones are combined
to the Phone/Bluetooth system.
For each option, you can also add
one or more devices: for further
information, see the MTC+ guide. • Paired Audio Sources
By selecting this feature you will be
notified which audio source are
combined to the Phone/Bluetooth
system.
For each option, you can also add a
device and change the PIN code of
the device you wish to connect. For
further information, see the MTC+
guide.
• Phone Pop-ups Displayed in Cluster
When this mode is selected a pop-up
message will appear in case of
incoming call. Information
associated to call in progress are
available by entering to the “Audio”
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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).
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