service MASERATI GHIBLI 2019 Manual PDF

Fuel Requirements The engines are designed to meet all
environmental regulations and provide
excellent fuel economy and
performance when using unleaded
premium gasoline with an AKI octane
rating of 91 or above. AKI (Anti Knock
Index) is an average on the Research
Octane Number, RON, and the Motor
Octane Number, MON (RON + MON/2
gives you the AKI).
For vehicle top performance, use
unleaded premium gasoline with no
less than 93 minimum AKI octane
rating.
Poor quality gasoline can cause
problems such as hard starting,
stalling, and hesitations. If you
experience these symptoms, try
another brand of gasoline before
considering service for the vehicle at
an Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Besides using unleaded gasoline with
the proper octane rating, gasoline that
contain detergents, anti-corrosion and
stability additives are recommended.
Using gasoline that have these
additives may help improve fuel
economy, reduce emissions, and
maintain vehicle performance. CAUTION!
• Maserati strongly recommends the
use of Premium unleaded fuel ONLY.
Use of lesser grade fuel (other than
Premium) will lead to reduced
engine performance, and poor fuel
economy and can lead to the
Malfunction Indicator Light
illuminating on the instrument
cluster. Continued use of lesser grade
fuel (other than Premium fuel) can
lead to engine misfire problems and
possible catalytic converter damage.
• The anti-pollution devices of the
vehicle require unleaded fuel to be
used at all times. Under no
circumstance, not even in an
emergency, should leaded fuel be
supplied to the fuel tank, not even a
minimum quantity. This would
irreparably damage the catalytic
converters. An inefficient catalytic
converter results in noxious exhaust
emissions which damage the
environment.
Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the
use of cleaner burning gasoline,
referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. Reformulated gasoline
contains oxygenates and are
specifically blended to reduce vehicle
emissions and improve air quality.
Maserati supports the use of
reformulated gasoline. Properly
blended reformulated gasoline will
provide excellent performance and
durability of engine and fuel system
components.
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded
gasoline with oxygenates such as
Ethanol. Fuels blended with
oxygenates may be used in your
vehicle.
CAUTION!
DO NOT use gasoline containing
Methanol or gasoline containing more
than 10% Ethanol. Use of these blends
may result in starting and driveability
problems, damage critical fuel system
components, cause emissions to exceed
the applicable standard, and/or cause
the Malfunction Indicator Light
to
illuminate (see “Instrument Cluster” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”. Pump labels should clearly
communicate if a fuel contains greaterDriving
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with proper maintenance. Have the
exhaust system inspected every time
the vehicle is raised. Have any
abnormal conditions repaired
promptly. Until repaired, drive with
all side windows fully open.
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 Refueling Fuel Filler Neck Access To access the fuel filler neck, the filler
door must be unlocked. From outside
the vehicle, this can only be done by
pressing the unlock
or the lock
button on the key fob RKE
transmitter, in the same way as if
opening or closing the doors. If any of
the door lock controls is pressed from
inside the vehicle, the filler door will
still remain open to allow refueling.
• Press the indicated area on the filler
door, which is located on the rear left
side of the vehicle: the filler door will
open completely. Refill the Tank The fuel filler is sealed by an internal
closing tab, which is opened by the
fuel nozzle of the service station when
refueling.
Only a nozzle of the suitable size can
open the closing tab.
• Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the
filler.
NOTE:
Only with a correct size nozzle you can
refuel.
WARNING!
• To avoid the risk of fire, do not
approach the filler with open flames
or cigarettes!
• To avoid the risk of inhaling noxiousDriving
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Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flashers switch is
located in the central console in front
of the transmission lever.
Press the switch to turn on the hazard
warning flashers to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. When these
lights illuminate, the turn signals, the
related warning lights on the
instrument cluster and the button
start flashing.
Press the switch a second time to turn
off the hazard warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system
and it should not be used when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to
seek assistance, the hazard warning
flashers will continue to operate even though the ignition is placed in the
OFF position.
CAUTION!
• When the hazard warning flashers
are activated, the turn signals
control is disabled.
• With extended use the hazard
warning flashers may wear down
your battery.
In the Event of an
Accident It is important always to keep calm.
• If not directly involved, stop at a safe
distance of at least ten yards
(meters) away from the accident
area.
• If on a highway, stop without
obstructing the emergency lane and
be especially careful if you need to
exit the vehicle.
• Turn off the engine and switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
• At night, illuminate the accident
area with the headlights.
• Always act with caution to avoid the
risk of being crashed into by other
drivers.
• Indicate that an accident has
occurred by placing the emergency
triangle (if equipped) in a well
visible position and at the prescribed
distance.
• Call the emergency services,
providing as much information as
possible. On the highway, use the
special call boxes.
• Remove the ignition key (if present)
from the vehicles involved.In an Emergency
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• If fuel or other chemical products can
be smelled, do not smoke and ask
people around you to put their
cigarettes out.
• To extinguish fires, even small ones,
use a fire extinguisher, blankets, sand
or earth. Never use water.
• In multiple accidents occurred on
highways, particularly where visibility
is poor, there is a high risk of being
involved in other collisions. Leave the
vehicle immediately and move away
from the area.
In case of Injured Persons • Never leave the injured person alone.
Persons not directly involved in the
accident are also required to give
assistance.
• Do not crowd around injured
persons.
• Reassure the injured person that help
is on the way.
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
In case of a Punctured Tire If the vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare wheel.
Using the Compact Spare
Wheel NOTE:
The compact spare wheel is supplied in
aluminium or steel: the pictures show
the one in aluminium.
The compact spare wheel is stored in
the trunk and is supplied deflated in
order to limit the amount of space
occupied. An electric compressor is also
provided for inflating. In the event of
a tire puncture, proceed as follows.
• Stop the vehicle in a place that does
not constitute a danger to traffic and
where the wheel can be changed
safely.
• Select the P (Park) mode and then
engage manually the electric parking
brake and move the ignition switch
to OFF position.
• If necessary, turn the hazard warning
flashers on and place the warning
triangle (if equipped) at the required
distance.In an Emergency
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• If provided, the chock can be
installed in order to improve vehicle
stability.
WARNING!
The vehicle must be level and on the
firm ground during the vehicle lifting
operations. If forced to stop the
vehicle on a slope, call the Assistance
service and avoid any operation.
• Before placing the chock, it is
necessary
to open
it like a book as
shown in the picture. • Lift the ground coverage of the
trunk.
• Take the tools for changing the
wheel (indicated in picture) from the
container.
• Unscrew and pull out the locking
wheel knob. • Take the container and the compact
spare wheel out of the trunk.
• Remove from the compressor case
the inflation hose and the cable with
a plug for the power outlet.
• Unscrew the valve cap of the
compact spare wheel and screw the
fitting of the inflation hose onto the
valve.
• Insert the power plug into one of
the available power outlets fitted in
the trunk or passenger
compartment.
• Set the ignition device on ACC or
RUN position.
• Turn the compressor on by pressing
the switch.
• Stop the compressor by pressing the
switch again, when the pressure
indicated by the gauge reaches the
recommended level (see “Tire
Inflation Pressure” in sectionIn an Emergency
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WARNING!
• The spare wheel is narrower than
standard wheels and must only be
used to travel the distance required
to reach a service station, where the
punctured tire can be repaired or
replaced.
• Do not exceed a maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) when using the
compact spare wheel; when this
limit is exceeded, the stability, road
holding and braking of the vehicle
will be compromised. Avoid
accelerating to full speed, heavy
braking and fast cornering.
• The compact spare wheel must be
inflated to the recommended tire
pressure (see “Tire Inflation
Pressure” in section “Features and
Specifications”). • For safety reasons, it is absolutely
forbidden to drive with more than
one compact spare wheel fitted on
the vehicle.
• Snow chains cannot be fitted on the
compact spare wheel.
• The spare wheel can travel a
maximum of 1,800 mi (3.000 km).
To Refit the Standard Wheel with
Repair
ed or Replaced Tire
• Following the procedure and the
caution described above, raise the
vehicle and remove the compact
spare wheel reusing the supplied
wrench with adapter, suitably
extended.
• Fit the standard wheel with repaired
or replaced tire.
• Tighten the original bolts on the
wheel.
• Lower the vehicle and remove the
jack.
• Fully tighten the bolts, alternately
tightening diametrically opposite. WARNING!
Observe the tightening torque for the
bolts securing the wheels (72 ± 7 lbf·ft
/ 98 ± 10 Nm). Check the correct
tightening torque as soon possible
contacting an Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
• Reassemble the center cover (if
equipped)
on the wheel rim.
Once finished:
• completely deflate the compact
spare wheel by pressing on the valve
with the overhang of the valve cap;
• place the compact spare wheel and
tool container in the trunk;
• fix everything in place with the
locking knob;In an Emergency
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CAUTION!
• To jump start a vehicle do not use a
portable battery, a booster pack or
any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 14 Volts
or damage to the battery, starter
motor, alternator or electrical system
of the vehicle with the discharged
battery may occur.
• Do not use a battery charger for
emergency starting under any
circumstances. You could damage
the electronic systems, particularly
the control units managing the
ignition and fuel supply functions.
• If the battery is completely
discharged when the windows are
fully raised, open the door with the
utmost care; do not close the door
again until it is possible to lower the
window.
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully
applying the parking brake, before
activating the manual park release.
Activating the manual park release
could allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking
brake. Activating the manual park
release on an unsecured vehicle could
lead to serious injury or death for
those in or around the vehicle.
NOTE:
If
you need
to disconnect the battery
from the vehicle electrical system, see
“Maintenance — Free Battery” in
section “Maintenance and Care”).
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
Battery Remote Posts Position For easier operation, remote battery
posts for jumpstarting are located in
the engine compartment while the
battery is stored in the trunk.
Open the engine hood (see “Hood
Operation” in section “Before
Starting”) the positive remote post (+)
and the negative remote post (-) are
easily recognizable by the icons
labeled on the integrated power
module.In an Emergency
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• Disconnect the terminal clamp of the
positive jumper cable from the
remote positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required
to start your vehicle you should have
the battery and charging system
inspected at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer center.
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 Towing a Disabled Vehicle Proper towing or lifting equipment is
required to prevent damage to your
vehicle.
CAUTION!
Any improper maneuver and use of
unsuitable equipment for recovering
vehicle in an emergency from off road
location could seriously damage the
vehicle. Contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
Manual Release of
Transmission with Low Battery In order to push or tow the vehicle if
unable to shift the transmission out of
P (Park) (such as a discharged battery),
a manual park release is available. In
this case it is necessary to manually
release the shift lever and release the
parking brake if inserted (see
“Emergency Release of the Parking
Brake” in this section).
Follow the steps as indicated in
“Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position” in this section to
manually disengage the transmission. Vehicle Towing Conditions Maserati only allows vehicle towing
either on a flatbed or with all four
wheels off the ground.
Towing an RWD Vehicle
If flatbed equipment is not available,
and the transmission is still operable, a
RWD vehicle may be flat towed (with
all four wheels on the ground) under
the following conditions.
• The shift lever must be in N
(Neutral).
• The distance to be traveled must not
exceed 30 mi (50 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed
30 mph (50 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or
the RWD vehicle must be towed faster
than 30 mph (50 km/h) or farther than
30 mi (50 km) (for example on a
highway), tow with the rear driving
wheels off the ground and on a
platform of a rescue vehicle, or with
the rear wheels raised using a wheel
lift.
CAUTION!
If you have to tow the RWD vehicle
with 2 wheels raised, ensure that the
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7 – Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Service ............................ 318
Scheduled Service Plan ................................... 319
Maintenance Procedures ................................. 324
Maintenance-Free Battery ................................ 332
Fuse Replacement ...................................... 337
Bulb Replacement ...................................... 344
A/C System Maintenance ................................. 348
Wheels Maintenance .................................... 349
Bodywork Maintenance and Care .......................... 350
Interior Maintenance and Care ............................ 353
Vehicle Stored for Long Periods ............................ 355
Restarting the Vehicle ................................... 355
Battery Statement ...................................... 356
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service Correct maintenance is clearly the best
way to guarantee vehicle performance
and safety features, ensure respect for
the environment and low operating
costs.
NOTE:
Also remember that the observance of
the maintenance procedures is
essential for keeping your vehicle
operating properly. Not adhering to
the “Scheduled Service Plan” can
impact your vehicle’s warranty.
Interval Running Coupons Maserati has therefore provided for a
series of checks and maintenance
operations involving the 1 st
service
when the vehicle mileage reaches
12,500 mi (20,000 km) or after 1 year
of the vehicle's life, and subsequently
every 12,500 mi (20,000 km) or every
year.
After the 6 th
service, maintenance
must be restarted with the operations
scheduled for the 1 st
,2 nd
and 3 rd
service. CAUTION!
The Scheduled Maintenance services
are prescribed by the Manufacturer.
Failure to have the services carried out
can affect your warranty.
The Scheduled Maintenance service is
provided
by an Authorized Maserati
Dealer . In the event that, when a
service is performed, further
replacements or repairs are found to
be necessary in addition to the
scheduled operations, these can be
carried out only with the specific
consent of the Customer.
CAUTION!
You are advised to notify the
Authorized Maserati Dealer of any
minor operating problem, without
waiting for the next scheduled service.
NOTE:
• Change
your vehicle's oil if it has
been 1 year since your last oil
change.
• Change your engine oil more often if
you drive your vehicle off-road for an
extended period of time or short
trips without reaching operating
temperatures. • Under no circumstances should oil
change intervals exceed 12,500 mi
(20,000 km) or at least after 1 year.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
Scheduled Maintenance
(Service) Indicator The service indicator system will
remind you the deadline for the
maintenance program.
The indicator light
on the
instrument cluster flashes for approx. 5
seconds displaying the message backed
by a beeping sound, indicating that
the next scheduled maintenance is due
or has already overdue.Maintenance and Care
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