maintenance MASERATI GHIBLI 2019 Manual PDF

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 Identification
Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Maserati only
recommends API Certified engine oils.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Damage caused by use of
non-approved chemicals is not covered by the new Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) SAE 10W-60 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil
filler cap location, refer to chapter “Maintenance Procedures” in section “Maintenance and Care”.
Lubricants that do not have both the engine oil certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number should not
be used.Features and Specifications
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Abbreviations .................8
Accessories
Aftermarket Parts and Accessories
Statement .................13
Active Blind Spot Assist - ABSA . . . .271
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .247
Activation/Deactivation ...... .250
Display Warnings and
Maintenance ............. .255
Precautions while Driving with
ACC ................... .256
Setting the Following Distance . .252
Setting the Speed .......... .251
Airbag.....................64
Advanced Front Air Bag
Properties .................65
Air Bag Deployment Result .....70
Air Bag Deployment Sensors and
Controls ..................15
Air Bag System Components .....64
Front Air Bag Inflator Units .....68
Passenger Air bag Labels .......20
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air
bag......................67
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) .....................64
Supplemental Seat-mounted Side
Air Bags (SAB) ..............66
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtain (SABIC) ..............67
Transport of persons with
disability ..................71
Air Conditioning (A/C) System . . . .197 A/C Distribution ........... .142
Alarm, Vehicle Security ..........27
ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) . .61
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and
Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD) ................... .239
Assistance ...................11
Assistance, if you need ..........11
ATC (Automatic Temperature
Control) ................. .202
Audio Controls .............. .176
Audio Controls on Central
Console ................. .176
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . .176
Audio, setting .............. .191
Audio System ............... .177
Automatic Transmission
Manual Release of Transmission .315
AWD
All-Wheel Drive, drive mode . . . .223
BAS (Brake Assist System) ...... .240
Battery ................... .332
Battery Recharge .......... .335
Battery Remote Posts Position. . .313
Maintaining Battery Charge . . . .356
To Disconnect the Battery .... .332
To Reconnect the Battery ..... .334
Blind Spot Alert ............. .266
RCP - Rear Cross Path ........ .268
Bluetooth, Customer settings .... .192
Bodywork
Maintenance and
Care . .350
Pre-Short Drop Function ..... .353 Protection from Atmospheric
Agents ................. .350
Useful Advice to Keep the Bodywork
in Good Condition ......... .351
Brakes
Brake and Stability Control System
(ESC) ................... .238
Brake Overheating ......... .242
Brake System ............. .238
Manual Release of Parking
Brake .................. .311
Parking Brake ............. .233
Using the Brakes ........... .241
Capacity/Refillings ........... .360
Cargo Area ................ .133
Loading with Rear Seatbacks Folded
Down .................. .134
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .133
Child Restraint Systems ..........72
Children too large for Booster
Seats .....................73
Infants and Child Restraints .....72
Installing Child Restraint Systems
using the Vehicle Seat Belt equipped
with ALR ..................74
Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children (LATCH) ............75
Older Children and Child
Restraints .................73
Tips on getting the most out of your
child restraint ...............74
Climate Control ............. .197Index
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Clock, analog .............. .186
Console
Central Console Components ....93
Front Dome Console
Components ...............94
Controls Screen ............. .179
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive (ACC) . .247
Electronic Cruise Control (CC) . . .244
Cupholders ................ .127
Front Passengers Cupholders . . .127
Rear Passengers Cupholders . . .128
Dashboard Compartment ...... .194
Dashboard Components .........92
Defroster ...................47
Doors
Child Protection Door Lock
System ...................40
Doors Locking ..............39
Doors Manual Lock ...........39
Front Doors Components ......94
Lock/Unlock Door Flashlight ....33
Power Doors Locking/Unlocking . .39
Rear Doors Components .......95
Soft Door Close System ........41
Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with
Remote Key 1st Press .........33
DPF System
DPF Filter Replacement ...... .328
“Drive Away Inhibit” strategy . . . .237
Drive Mode, controls ......... .224
Setting the Drive Mode ...... .224 Driving Conditions ........... .298
Before the Trip ............ .298
Driving at Night ........... .298
Driving in Fog ............ .299
Driving in the Mountains ..... .300
Driving in the Rain ......... .299
Driving on Snow or Ice ...... .300
Safe Driving .............. .298
DRL (Daytime Running Light) . . . .113
EDR (Event Data Recorder) .......71
Electronic Cruise Control ....... .244
Emergency ...................5
Hazard Warning Lights ...... .121
In the Event of an Accident . . . .305
Jump Starting ............ .312
Trunk Lid Emergency Release ....53
Engine
Engine Coolant Level Check . . . .325
Engine Oil Level Check ......
.328
Hood ....................
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Normal
Starting of the Engine . .208
Use of the Engine .......... .242
Entry/Exit, lights on ............30
EPB (Electric Parking Brake) ..... .233
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) . .238
Filters
A/C System Air Filter
Replacement ............. .330
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .330
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) . .258 Fuel
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . .295
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release ................. .297
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs ...... .323
Fuel Consumption ......... .363
Fuel Filter Service .......... .328
Fuel Requirements ......... .294
Fuel System Warnings ....... .295
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . .294
Low Fuel Indicator ......... .166
Materials Added to Fuel ..... .295
MMT in Gasoline .......... .295
Reformulated Gasoline ...... .294
Fuses .................... .337
Fuses Position ............ .337
Fuses Replacement ......... .337
Glove Box Feature Lock (Passenger
Side) ................... .195
Glove Box Lock Feature
Handholds and Cloth Hooks . . . .131
Hazard Warning Flashers ...... .305
Head Restraints ...............96
Highway Assist - HAS ......... .274
HomeLink ................. .138
Security ................. .141
Troubleshooting Tips ........ .141
Using HomeLink ........... .141
Hood
Open and Close the Hood ......54Index
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Hood Operation ..............54
HSA (Hill Start Assist) ......... .240
Identification Labels ............19
Illuminated Entry/Exit ...........30
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) .........26
Indicator Lights
Air Bag Warning Light .........83
TFT Display: Menus and Settings .150
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights of Set Modes/Functions. . .163
Warning and Indicator Lights on
Analog Instrument ......... .146
Infotainment System .......... .169
Infotelematic System
Main Menu Bar on MTC+
Display ................. .171
Manual Controls and Devices . . .170
Personalized the Main Menu Bar.172
Instrument Cluster ........... .146
Interior Components ...........92
Interior Maintenance and Care. . . .353
Interiors Features ............ .126
iPad Holder ................ .131
iPod Connection ............. .130
Jump Start Procedure ......... .314
KeyFob ....................25
Key Fob Battery Replacement ....34
Preventing Inadvertent Locking of
key fob RKE Transmitter Inside the
Vehicle ...................43 Replacement ...............27
Requiring and setting Additional
Key Fobs ..................34
Unlock the Vehicle with Key fob . .33
Keys .......................24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . .261
Level Checks ............... .325
Adding Windshield ......... .327
Brake Fluid Level Check ...... .327
Engine Coolant Level Check . . . .325
Engine Oil Level Check ....... .325
Fluid Level Check for Coolant
Transmission System ........ .330
Transmission Oil Check ....... .329
Liftgate
Liftgate and Hood Ajar
Indicators ................ .166
Unlatch the Trunk Lid .........33
Lights .................... .110
Automatic Headlights ....... .112
Automatic High Beam ....... .114
Bi-Xenon Headlight ......... .113
Bulb Replacement .......... .344
Cargo Lamps ............. .121
Dome Lights .............. .120
DRL,
Daytime Running
Lights . . .113
Fog Lights ............... .115
Full-LED Headlight with Cornering
Function ................ .113
Headlight Time Delay ....... .112
High Beam and Flashing ..... .116
Interior Lights ............. .118 Light Switch .............. .110
Multifunction Lever ......... .115
Turn Signals .............. .116
Loading the Vehicle
Loading with Rear Seatbacks
Down .................. .134
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .133
Main- and Submenu .......... .152
Maintenance ..................5
A/C System Maintenance ..... .348
Air Bag System Maintenance ....70
Bodywork Maintenance and
Care ................... .350
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs ...... .323
Interior Maintenance and Care . .353
Maintenance Procedures ..... .324
Periodic Maintenance ....... .321
Scheduled Maintenance Service .318
Scheduled Service Plan ....... .319
Wheels Maintenance ........ .349
Maserati Roadside Assistance
Program ...................16
Mesh Pockets ............... .131
Messages on Main Display Area . . .150
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .147
Mirrors ................... .107
External Mirrors ........... .107
Folding Mirrors ............ .109
Integrated External Rearview Mirror
Lights .................. .122
Internal Rearview Mirror ..... .109Index
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Mirrors Positioning ......... .108
Rearview Mirrors .......... .107
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse ....... .108
MTC+ “Controls” Screen ....... .179
MTC+ Settings - Customer
Programmable Features ...... .183
Auto-On Comfort & Remote
Start ................... .190
Clear Personal Data ........ .193
Clock & Date ............. .186
Display ................. .184
Doors & Locks ............ .188
Engine Off Options ......... .190
Lights .................. .188
Restore Settings ........... .193
Safety and Driving Assistance . . .187
Voice Commands .......... .185
Occupant Restraint System .......55
On Board Diagnostics ......... .243
ORC (Occupant Restraint
Controller) .................67
Park Assist ..................85
Enabling and Disabling Park
Assist ....................88
Parking .................. .236
Parking Brake .............. .233
Passive Entry System ...........41
Pedals, adjustable ........... .107
Pedestrian Emergency Braking
(PEB) ................... .258
Pets, transporting .............78 Phone and Voice Controls on Steering
Wheel .................. .204
Phone Mode ............. .205
Phone/Bluetooth, Customer
settings ................. .192
Power Outlets .............. .126
Power Outlet Inside the Central
Console ................. .127
Power Outlet Inside the
Cupholder ............... .126
Power Outlet Inside the Trunk . .127
Rear Power Outlets ......... .127
Rear Parking Camera ...........78
Refueling ................. .296
Fuel Filler Neck Access
....... .296
Remote
Start System ...........
36
Restarting the Vehicle ........ .355
Restraint System ..............64
Child Restraint Systems ........72
RKE (Remote Keyless Entry)
Transmitter .................24
Roadside Assistance Program .....16
Roll-Over Warning .............15
Safety
Child Restraint Systems ........72
Reporting Safety Defects .......12
Safety Tips ..................55
Scheduled Maintenance Service . . .318
Scheduled Service Plan
Scheduled Maintenance
Indicator ................ .318 Seat Belt ...................55
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
Mode ....................61
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder
System (SBR) ...............62
Passenger Seat Belts ..........60
Seat Belt Reminder Light ..... .150
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women .63
Seat Belts Pretensioners .......62
Three-Point Seat Belts .........57
Three-Point Seat Belts Height
Adjustment ................59
Three-Point Seat Belts Untwisting
Procedure .................60
Three-Point Seat Belts Use
Instructions ................58
Using the Seat Belt in Automatic
Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) . . .61
Seats ......................96
Driver Memory Seat ..........99
Easy Entry/Exit Seats ........ .100
Front Heated Seats ...........97
Front Power Seats ...........96
Front Ventilated Seats .........98
Power Lumbar Seats ..........97
Rear Armrest ............. .101
Rear Seats ............... .101
Rear Side Heated Seats ...... .102
Seat Adjustment ............96
Service .....................10
Siri Smart Personal Assistant .... .205
Smoking Kit ............... .131
Snow Chains ............... .288Index
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Spare parts service
Genuine Parts ..............13
Scheduled Maintenance .......13
Spare Parts Service .............13
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) ....................64
Start&Stop System ........... .210
Occupant Safety Function .... .212
Start&Stop Active Indicator . . . .148
Start&Stop Disable Indicator . . . .167
Start&Stop Failure Indicator
Light ................... .167
Start&Stop Function Disabling
Indicator ................ .212
Start&Stop Menu .......... .158
Start&Stop System Failure .... .214
Start the Engine
Engine Start Failure ......... .209
Engine Turn Off ........... .210
Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel ...... .106
Phone and Voice Controls on
Steering Wheel ............ .204
Sunroof
Pinch Protect Feature ....... .137
Slide Opening Sunroof ....... .137
Sunroof Maintenance ....... .138
Venting Sunroof ........... .137
Sunshades ................. .136
Power Sunshades ............47
Sun Visors ................. .130
Surround View Camera System ....80
Symbols ....................14 Danger Symbols .............14
Symbols of Prohibitions and
Compulsory Measures .........14
TCS (Traction Control System) .... .240
Technical Data .............. .364
Telltales
Telltales on Speedometer ..... .146
Telltales on Tachometer ...... .148
Warning/Indicator Lights of Set
Modes/Functions on Display . . . .163
TFT Display: Menus and Settings . . .150
Tires
Change a Tire ............. .306
Compact spare tire ......... .289
Department of Transportation
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . .285
General Information ........
.281
Inflation
Pressure .......... .370
Punctured Tire, use ......... .306
Replacement Tires .......... .287
Tire Pressure .............. .286
Tire Pressure Checkup ....... .286
Tire Safety Information ...... .281
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring
System .................. .289
Winter Tires .............. .288
ToolKit................... .304
Towing
Towing a Disabled Vehicle .... .315
Towing the Vehicle ......... .315
Vehicle Towing Conditions .... .315
TPMS System ............... .289 Tire Pressure Low Warning .... .291
TPMS Deactivation ......... .293
Traffic Sign Assist - TSA ........ .279
Transmission, Automatic ....... .214
Automatic Transmission Lever . . .215
Automatic Transmission Range . .218
Malfunction and Overheating
Conditions ............... .222
Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position ............ .312
Transmitter, Key fob RKE
Preventing Inadvertent Locking of
Key fob RKE Transmitter Inside the
Vehicle ...................43
Trunk
Power Trunk Lid/Hand Free
(optional) .................50
Trunk Safety ...............54
Trunk Lid
Power Trunk Lid/Hand Free
(optional) .................50
Trunk Lid Emergency Release from
inside the Trunk .............53
Trunk Lid Operation ..........49
Updating ....................9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .18
Vehicle Stored for Long Periods . . .355
Voice Commands ............ .205
Warning icons .................8
Warnings when Driving .........15Index
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Warranty ...................10
Accessories ................10
Warranty Information .........12
Wheels ................... .349
Wheels Maintenance ....... .349
Windows ...................45
Auto Down/Auto Up Feature ....46
Defroster .................47
Open the Windows with RKE
Transmitter and Ignition Off ....47
Rear Window ..............47
Reset Auto-Up/Down .........47
Window and Sunshade Lockout
Button ...................47
Wipers and Washers .......... .122
Headlight On with Windshield
Wipers ................. .124
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers .123
Windshield Washers ........ .125
Windshield Wipers ......... .122
Wipers Blades Maintenance . . . .124 Index
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