esp MASERATI GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE 2020 User Guide

• Do not lean against the door or
window. Your vehicle has
seat-mounted side air bag and, if
deployment occurs, they will inflate
forcefully into the space between
you and the door.
• If the air bag system in this vehicle
needs to be modified to
accommodate a disabled person,
contact anAuthorized Maserati
Dealer.
WARNING!
In an accident, all occupants can suffer
much greater injuries if not properly
buckled up. You can strike the interior
of your vehicle or other occupants or
you can be thrown out of the vehicle.
Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.
Buckle up even though you are an
excellent driver, even on short trips.
Someone on the road may be a poor
driver and cause an accident that
includes you. This can happen far
away from home or on your own
street.
Statistics report that seat belts save
lives and help reduce the seriousness
of injuries in an accident. Some of the
worst injuries happen when people arethrown from the vehicle. Seat belts
reduce the possibility of ejection and
the risk of injury caused by striking the
inside of the vehicle.
Everyone in a motor vehicle should be
belted at all times.
Three-Point Seat Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are
equipped with combination lap and
shoulder belts.
The belt retractor is designed to lock
during very sudden stops or impacts.
This feature allows the shoulder part
of the belt to move freely with you
under normal conditions, conforming
to the body of the occupants.
However, in an accident, the belt will
lock and reduce your risk of striking
the inside of the vehicle or being
thrown out.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the car also observe the
local regulations concerning the use of
seat belts. Always fasten the seat belts
before starting the vehicle.
Seat belts are designed to be used by
persons whose physical characteristics
(age, height, weight) are provided for
by established legislation in each
country. Anyone who does comply
with these provisions may not travel inthe front passenger seat. This also
applies to children. Their heads are
proportionally heavier and larger than
those of adults, while their bones and
muscles are relatively undeveloped. To
help protect them in case of a collision,
they must use special restraint or
safety systems, even in the rear seat
area.
WARNING!
•It is forbidden and dangerous to ride
in a cargo area. In an accident,
people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
•Do not allow any person to ride in
any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.
•Be sure all passengers are in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
•Wearing your belt improperly could
make your injuries in an accident
much worse. You might suffer
internal injuries, or you could even
slide out of part of the belt. Follow
these instructions to wear your seat
belt properly and to keep your
passengers safe, too.
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•Two people should never be belted
into a single seat belt. People belted
together can crash into one another
in an accident, hurting one another
severely. Never use a lap/shoulder
belt for more than one person.
•Remember that, in the event of an
accident, the rear seat passengers
not wearing the seat belts are not
only subject to personal injuries but
also represent a serious danger for
the front seat occupants.
Three-Point Seat Belts Use Instructions
• Enter the vehicle and close the door.
Sit back and adjust the seat.
• The seat belt latch plate is on the
rear door pillar, above the seat on
the external side (for front seats) or
on the internal side (for rear seats).
WARNING!
Before fastening the seat belts, make
sure they are correctly fitted into the
guide on the front seat backrest,
indicated in picture.
• Hold the latch plate and pull the belt
across you, make the belt go around
your body and when the belt is long
enough to fit, insert the latch plateinto the buckle until you hear a
“click.”
WARNING!
•The seat belts height must be
adjusted only with the vehicle
stationary.
•Do not bring sharp edges in contact
with a seat belt. This could reduce
their initial strength and cause themto tear in the event of a crash.
•If a seat belt has been brought in
contact with a sharp edge, or has
been used to pin something to it,
have it immediately replaced by our
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
•A belt that is latched into the wrong
buckle will not protect you properly.
The lap portion of the belt could
ride too high on your body, possibly
causing internal injuries. Always
latch your belt into the
corresponding buckle.
•A belt that is too loose will not
protect you properly. In a sudden
stop, you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of
injury. Wear your seat belt
comfortably.
•A belt that is worn under your arm
is dangerous. Your body could strike
the inside surfaces of the vehicle in
an accident, increasing head and
neck injury. A belt worn under the
arm can also cause internal injuries.
• The lower part must adhere to the
pelvis rather than the abdomen of
the occupant. To fasten the lap belt
pull slightly up the diagonal portion
of the shoulder belt. To loosen the
lap belt if too tight, tilt the latch
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force exerted on the shoulders while
the seat belt is in restraining mode.
Seat Belt Reminder System
(SBR)
The SBR system has the function to
remind the driver and the front
passenger to fasten the seat belts.
The function activates with engine
running. If the driver or front seat
passenger is unbelted, the seat belt
reminder light
and related message
will turn on in the instrument cluster
and remain on until both front seat
belts are fastened.
The warning sequence begins after
the vehicle speed is over 5 mph
(8 km/h) for more than 19 seconds, by
blinking the seat belt reminder light
and by sounding an intermittent
chime.Once the sequence starts, it will
continue for the entire duration. After
the sequence completes, the seat belt
reminder light
remain illuminated
until the respective seat belts are
fastened.
If the opened door on the driver or
passenger side is closed and the
occupant presence sensor detects a
status change from occupant not
present to occupant present the
system will repeat the warning
sequence.
The driver should instruct all other
occupants to fasten their seat belts.
If a front seat belt is unbuckled while
traveling at speeds greater than
5 mph (8 km/h), SBR system will
provide both audio and visual
notification on the instrument cluster.
The front passenger seat SBR is not
active when the front passenger seat
is not occupied. SBR may be triggered
when an animal or heavy object is on
the front passenger seat. It is
recommended to restrain pets in the
rear seat, in pet harnesses or pet
carriers that are secured by seat belts,
and properly stow cargo.
Maintaining the Seat Belts
• Always use the seat belts with the
belt completely flat, not twisted.Make sure that the belt can move
freely without jamming.
• The seat belts must be replaced
following every pretensioner
activation and whenever the belt
itself shows visible damages or
abrasions.
• Wash the seat belts by hand using
water and neutral soap, rinse them
and let them dry in the shade. Do
not use strong detergents, bleaches
or colorants and any other chemical
substance that may weaken the
fibers.
• Make sure the seat belt retractors do
not get wet: they will operate
properly only if they do not undergo
water infiltration.
Seat Belts and Pregnant
Women
Seat belts should also be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in
the event of an accident is greatly
reduced for them and the unborn
child if they are wearing a seat belt.
The best way to protect the fetus is to
protect the mother.
Pregnant women must position the
lower part of the belt very low down
so that it passes over the pelvis and
under the abdomen (see figure).
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Theair bag warning light monitors
the internal circuits and
interconnecting wiring associated with
air bag system electrical components.
WARNING!
Ignoring the
air bag warning light
and message in your instrument
cluster could mean you won't have
the air bags to protect you in a
collision. If the light does not come on
as a bulb check when the ignition is
first turned on, stays on after you
start the engine, or if it comes on as
you drive, have an authorized Service
Centre service the air bag system
immediately.
General Warnings
WARNING!
•When the key in the ignition switch
is turned to the MAR (ON) position,
the
warning light illuminates, but
it must turn off after approx. 5
seconds. If this warning light does
not illuminate, if it remains
permanently on or if it illuminates
while driving, contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer immediately.
•Always drive keeping your hands on
the steering wheel rim so that, in
the case of activation, the air bag
can deploy without encountering
obstacles which may cause serious
injuries.
•Do not drive with your body bent
forward but keep the seatback in
the upright position and fully
resting your back against it.
•Do not apply stickers or other
objects to the steering wheel or the
passenger’s air bag compartment.
•Do not travel with objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or
especially with a pipe, pencil or
other object held in your mouth; In
the event of a collision with air bagdeployment these objects may cause
serious injuries.
•Do not cover the front seat backs
with clothes or covers.
•Note that with the key in the
ignition switch turned to MAR (ON)
position, even with the engine off,
the air bags may activate even if the
vehicle is stationary, if it is run into
by another vehicle. Therefore, even
with the vehicle stationary, children
must be secured by the specific child
restraint systems installed on the
passenger seat. In addition, the air
bags will not activate in the event of
a collision with the vehicle
stationary and the key removed
from the ignition switch; failure of
the air bags to deploy in these
circumstances is not indicative of a
system malfunction.
•If the vehicle was stolen or its theft
attempted, if it was vandalized or
involved in flooding, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer to have
the air bag system checked.
•If incorrect operations are
performed on the electrical system,
the air bag may activate and cause
injuries to anyone in the vicinity.
•The air bags are not a substitute of
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Park Assist
To assist the driver during parking
maneuvers, the vehicle is equipped
with four sensors housed in the rear
bumper and four sensors in the front
bumper.
Besides the use of the sensors available
on the bumpers, the vehicle is also
equipped with a rear parking camera.For more details, see chapter "Rear
Parking Camera" in this section.
During parking maneuvers, the
parking sensors provide the driver with
information on the distance between
obstacles found behind and in front of
the vehicle. The information about the
obstacle distance is given to the driver
by means of acoustic and visual signals.
The acoustic signals generated by the
system add to the driver’s field of
vision, allowing him to avoid hitting
any obstacles during maneuvers.
WARNING!
•However, the driver remains
responsible during parking
maneuvers and in other potentially
dangerous situations. The system
has actually been designed only as a
supplementary aid during parking
maneuvers, since it allows the driver
to detect obstacles outside his field
of vision.
•Extreme caution is required in case
of obstacles whose shape and
volume are susceptible to be
incorrectly detected. When starting
the vehicle after parking, these
obstacles might not be detected if
they are already close to the bumper.Always stop when the acoustic
signal becomes steady.
Stop & Go Feature
This function is enabled by the
manufacturer and it can be disabled by
the MTC+ (see chapter "MTC+
Settings" in section "Dashboard
Instruments and Controls"), select and
tick the “Stop & Go Parking Sensors”
feature.
When vehicle speed is equal to or
lower than 6 mph (10 km/h), this
function helps the driver under special
traffic conditions as it signals that the
vehicle before you is at a min.
distance.
System with Enabled Stop & Go
Feature
When the "Stop & Go" feature is
enabled through the MTC+, all sensors
are automatically enabled with the key
in the ignition switch turned toMAR
(ON)position, but they are not
displayed on the instrument cluster.
When the R (Reverse) gear is engaged
or an obstacle is detected, the
corresponding detection areas are
displayed on the instrument cluster. As
soon as the R (Reverse) gear is
disengaged, all sensors are still active:
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•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
obstacle is detected. When backing
up, it is recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder
when using Park Assist.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing
up even when using the Park Assist
system. Always check carefully behind
your vehicle, look behind you, and be
sure to check for pedestrians, animals,
other vehicles, obstructions, and blind
spots before backing up. You are
responsible for safety and must
continue to pay attention to your
surroundings. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
Rear Parking Camera
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear
parking camera that allows you to see
an image on the MTC+ screen of the
rear surroundings of your vehicle
whenever the shift lever is put into R
(Reverse).
When “Parkview Backup Camera
Delay” mode is enabled on MTC+, the
rear view image shall be displayed for
up to 10 seconds after shifting out of
R (Reverse).
The rear parking camera is located on
the rear of the vehicle above the rear
license plate.
When the shift lever is shifted out of R
(Reverse), the rear camera mode is
exited and the navigation or audio
screen appears again.
When displayed, dynamic grid lines (if
the function is set to “MTC+ Settings”)
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will illustrate the width of the vehicle
while a dashed center-line will indicate
the center of the vehicle to assist with
parking or aligning to a hitch/receiver.
The dynamic grid lines will show
separate zones in different color that
will help indicate the distance to the
rear of the vehicle.
The following table shows the
approximate distances for each zone
and color:
Zone Distance to the rear of
the vehicle
Red 11-12in(28-30cm)
Yellow 12 - 78 in (30 cm-2m)
Green 78 - 157 in (2-4m)
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when
reversing even when using the
rearview camera. Always check
carefully behind your vehicle, and be
sure to check for pedestrians, animals,
other vehicles, obstructions, or blind
spots before reversing. You are
responsible for the safety of your
surroundings and must continue to be
careful while reversing. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
• To avoid vehicle damage, the rear
parking camera should only be used
as a parking aid, as the rear camera is
unable to view every obstacle or
object in your drive path.
• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle
must be driven slowly when using
the rear parking camera to be able
to stop in time when an obstacle is
seen. It is recommended that the
driver looks frequently over his/her
shoulder when using this system.
NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any other
substance builds up on the camera
lens, clean the lens, rinse with water,
and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover
the lens.
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Front Seats
Seats and seat belts are part of the
Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle. For further information, see
chapter “Occupant Restraint System”
in Section “Before Starting”.
WARNING!
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Seat Adjustments
The seats can only be adjusted with
the key in the ignition switch inMAR
(ON)position.
It is however possible, when the door
is closed, to operate the seat for
approx. 15 seconds after turning the
key toSTOP (OFF)position and then
for other 15 seconds after the last
operation.
The power seats switches are located
on the outboard side of the seat
cushion.
Use the front switch1to move the
seat up or down, forward or rearward
or to recline the seat cushion.
Use the switch2to adjust the lumbar
support and recline the seatback.Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
The seat can be adjusted both forward
and rearward.
Push the seat switch1forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the
direction of the switch.
Release the switch1when the desired
position is reached.
Seat Up/Down Adjustment
The height of the seat can be adjusted
up- or downward.
Grip switch1from the center and push
it down or up.
Release the switch1when the desired
position is reached.
CAUTION!
If the seat's movement does not work,
make sure that the corresponding fuse
is not tripped (see chapter “FuseReplacement” in section “Maintenance
and Care”).
Seat Tilt Control (Up/Down)
The angle of the seat cushion can be
adjusted in four directions.
Pull upward or push the front of the
switch1, to move the front cushion
seat in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch1when the desired
position is reached.
Perform the same maneuver by acting
on the back of the switch1.
Seatback Inclination Control
The angle of the seatback can be
adjusted forward or rearward.
Push the seatback switch2forward or
rearward, the upper seatback will
move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch2when the desired
position is reached.
WARNING!
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is in motion could be
dangerous. The seatback should not
be tilted back too far.
The 3-point shoulder/lap belt must be
firmly secured against the occupant’s
body in order to function properly.
Therefore, both the driver’s and
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rear seats only when the front seat is
stopped. Make sure that passengers in
the rear seats (especially children) do
not touch the seat or any of it's
components when it's moving.Comfort Pack Front Seats
This includes:
• heating of the front seats;
• driver seat, steering wheel and
outside rearview mirrors memory
position (see paragraph "Driver
Memory Seat" in this chapter).
Front Heated Seats
The front seats are equipped with
heaters in both seat cushions and
seatbacks.
WARNING!
•Persons with low skin sensitivity
because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical conditions must be
careful when using the seat heater. It
may cause irritation even at low
temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
•Do not place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or cushion. This may cause
the seat heater to overheat.
NOTE:
Seat heating also works with engine
off and key in ignition switch inACC
orMAR (ON)position. To avoid
discharging the battery, it is
recommended to activate the feature
with engine running.
The heating is activated by turning
control on the outer side of the seat
cushion.
When this function is active for one or
more seats, the relative warning light
will illuminate on the display. Using
this control, heating can be adjusted
to 3 different levels.
NOTE:
•Turn off the heating system when
not required, to prevent unnecessary
power wastage.
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•Once a heat setting is selected, heat
will be felt within 2 to 5 minutes.
Comfort Screen Page
If the vehicle is equipped with
“Comfort Pack Front Seats” option,
press the “MODE” button to display
the screen page showing the
operating status of the heating system
for each seat.
The user can view the following
information:
• Seat indication.
• Heating level.
This screen page remains displayed for
10 seconds, as shown in figure.Once you have chosen the seat to be
heated, press "+" or "–" buttons to
change the heating level.
Driver Memory Seat
This feature allows the driver to store
up to three different memory profiles
for easy recall through the buttons on
the outer side of the seat cushion.
Each memory profile contains desired
position settings for the driver seat,
outside side mirrors and power tilt
and telescopic steering column.The memory procedure is only possible
with the key in the ignition switch
turned inMAR (ON)position.
Adjust the position of the seat, the
outside rearview mirrors and the
steering wheel.
Engage R (Reverse) gear and position
the passenger’s outside mirror again
to ensure the best possible visibility
for reversing, then disengage R
(Reverse) gear.
Next press one of the three buttons
“1”, “2” or “3”, each corresponding to
a memorizable position, for more than
3 seconds until you hear a
confirmation tone.
Lumbar support adjustment is not
included in the seat position storage
procedure.
The memorization of a new seat
position cancels the one previously
stored with that particular button.
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