headlights MASERATI GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE 2020 Owners Manual

Towing the Vehicle
The vehicle has not been designed,
developed and homologated to be
used as a towing vehicle for other
means (e.g. trailers, campers, etc.).
Symbols
There are specific colored plates on or
near some of the components on your
Maserati designed to attract user’s
attention. The related symbols are
important warnings that the user must
follow when using the component
involved.
All symbols reported on the plate and
inside the vehicle, as well as the
component for which the symbols
stand, are summarized in the
following list. These symbols are
divided into categories according to
their meaning.
Danger Symbols
Battery
Corrosive liquid.
Battery
Explosion.
Blower
May start automatically
even with engine off.
Coolant expansion
reservoir
Do not open cap with
engine warm.
Coil - headlights
High voltage.
Belts and pulleys
Moving parts, keep body
and clothing clear.
Air-conditioning lines
High pressure gas, do not
open.
Symbols of Prohibitions and
Compulsory Measures
Battery
Keep away from flames.
Battery
Keep out of children’s
reach.
Heat guards - belts -
pulleys - fans
Do not touch.
Battery
Wear eye protection.
Battery - jack
Refer to the owner manual.
Introduction
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Opening from the Inside
To open the door, even if the lock is
engaged, pull the internal handle.
There are two buttons in front of the
transmission lever which operate the
door locking and unlocking functions:
: door locking;
: door unlocking.NOTE:
By pulling the internal handle on the
driver’s door, all the locks can be
released at the same time or just the
driver’s door, depending on the MTC+
settings (see "MTC+ Settings" in
section "Dashboard Instrument and
Controls").
Door Open Warning Lights
If the doors and the engine/luggage
compartment lids are not closed
properly, this is signaled by the
illumination of relative symbols on the
instrument panel display, accompanied
by the messages “Door open” or
“Doors open” shown in the picture.
Door Lock ECU Initialization
Every time the battery is connected or
a fuse replaced, you must perform the
system initialization procedure toensure proper system operation. To
perform this procedure, lock and then
unlock the doors using the buttons
andon the radio control device.
For more details, see "Maintenance-
Free Battery" in section "Maintenance
and Care".
Door Open Indicator Light
Each door is provided with a reflector
fitted on the rear side of the door
panel that makes it visible when
illuminated by the headlights of a
vehicle.
Signal
Upon exceeding a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), if one or more doors/lid are
open or not properly closed, a warning
signal will be activated.
Door Courtesy Light
Each door panel is fitted with a
courtesy light, on the lower part of the
door framework, to illuminate the
area where passengers enter/exit the
vehicle.
Before Starting
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Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights
The gas-discharge (xenon) headlights
operate with an electric arc saturated
with Xenon gas under pressure,
instead of the incandescent filament.
The light produced is assuredly higher
compared to traditional light bulbs, in
terms of quality (brighter light) as well
as of the span and positioning of the
illuminated area.
In addition, the headlights are
equipped with an ALC system
(Adaptive Light Control).
This system combines the light beam
with the steering angle to assure
better visibility of the road surface
when driving in a curve, steering or in
the event of road deviations.
The advantages offered by improved
lighting system are perceived
especially in case of bad weather, fog
and/or insufficient road indications
providing broader illumination of the
side zones, which are normally left in
the dark, and for highway driving (see
comparison rendered below).
This surely increases driving safety as it
offers less eye strain and increased
orientation for the driver and better
detection of other persons on the road
sides (pedestrians, bicycle riders and
motorcycle drivers).The electric arc requires very high
voltage for activation, but afterward
power is supplied at a lower voltage.
The headlights reach maximum
brightness about 0,5 seconds after
being turned on.
The strong light produced by this type
of headlight requires the use of an
automatic system to keep the position
of the headlights constant and to
prevent dazzling approaching cars, in
the case of braking, acceleration or
load transport.
WARNING!
If xenon headlamp replacement is
necessary, contact the Authorized
Maserati Dealer only: DANGER - RISK
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Parking Lights
The parking lights only work with the
key in the ignition switch turned to
STOP (OFF)orACCposition, or with
the key removed.
They are activated by turning the light
switch to
position.
It is harder to turn the switch to
position than to the other
positions. This is to avoid activatingthe parking lights unintentionally and
wasting power.
When the parking lights are on, the
warning light on the instrument
cluster illuminates.
With parking lights on, move down
left-hand multifunction lever to switch
on position lights on left-hand side,
and move it up to switch on only the
ones on right-hand side.
Automatic Headlights
When the light switch is turned to
"AUTO" position and the key in the
ignition switch is inMAR (ON)
position, the position lights, low beam
lights and license plate lights turn on
and off automatically, depending on
the light outside.
NOTE:
The high beams can only be turned on
manually by pushing the left-hand
multifunction lever forward.
WARNING!
•If the low beams are activated, they
will come on automatically every
time the lights are turned on. You
are therefore advised to turn off the
high beams every time the twilight
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You can signal another vehicle with
your headlights by lightly pulling the
left-hand multifunction lever toward
you. This will turn on the high beams
headlights until the lever is released.
Flashing occurs also with lights off
(light switch in position “0”) if the key
in the ignition switch is inMAR (ON)
position.
CAUTION!
The high beams can only be switched
on manually by pushing the left-hand
multifunction lever forward.
WARNING!
If the high beams are activated, they
will turn on automatically every time
the low beams are switched on either
manually or automatically. We
recommend therefore that you switch
them off when they are no longer
necessary and every time the twilight
sensor deactivates the external lights.
“Follow me Home” Function
This function allows you to set a
timing for activation of the position
lights and low beams, so that they
may remain on for a set time after
turning off the vehicle.
This function is activated by pushing
the left-hand multifunction lever on
the steering column, used to flash the
headlights.
The position lights and low beams
turn on for 30 seconds, the message
“Follow me” appears on the
instrument cluster display for 20seconds, and the light activation time
is displayed.
When this function is active, every
time the left-hand multifunction lever
for flashing the headlights is
operated, the time the lights remain
on is increased by 30 seconds, with a
maximum total time of 210 seconds.
The display will show the time set.
If the left-hand multifunction lever for
flashing the headlights is operated for
more than 2 seconds, the function is
deactivated, and the indicator on the
instrument cluster display goes off.
When the function is active, turning
the key in the ignition switch back to
MAR (ON)position deactivates the
system.Front Domelights
The front domelight includes a central
and two reading lights.
The central light automatically turns
on together with the two lights on the
sides of the rear seats (see "Rear Side
Interior Lights" in this chapter) when
one of the doors is opened and turns
off when the door is closed (timed
switching off). These lights may be
switched on manually by pressing the
central button
The reading lights are controlled by
the respective side buttons.
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Windshield Washers and
Headlight Washers
To use the washer, pull toward the
steering wheel the right-hand
multifunction lever (toward the
steering wheel) and hold it as long as
washer spray is desired.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper control is in the
automatic intermittent range, the
wipers will operate for a few wipe
cycles after releasing the lever and
then resume the previously selected
intermittent interval.
If you activate the washer while the
windshield wiper is turned off (OFF)
the wipers will operate for three wipe
cycles and then turn off.WARNING!
•Do not start the windshield washer
during the cold months until the
windshield has warmed up. If it has
not warmed up, the liquid could
freeze on the glass and block your
view.
•Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision.
You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden
icing of the windshield during
freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster
before and during windshield
washer use.
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 know 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 exceptas 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
Headlight Washers
The right-hand multifunction lever
also operates the headlight washers
when the key in the ignition switch is
inMAR (ON)position and the
headlights are turned on.
The headlight washers will spray a
timed high pressure spray of washer
fluid when the windshield washer is
started.
The headlight washers are deactivated
if the vehicle speed exceeds 75 mph
(120 km/h).
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CAUTION!
• When the key on the key in the
ignition switch is in theMAR (ON)
position and if the indicator light
does not switch on or if it switches
on while driving, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealeras soon
as possible.
• Prolonged driving with the MIL on
could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect
fuel economy and drivability. If the
MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is
required.
Parking Lights Indicator
With the key removed from
the ignition switch, it indicates
that the parking lights are on.
Transmission Failure Warning Light (*)
Depending on the message
displayed it signals:
• a transmission failure. If the
failure permits, slowly drive
to the nearestAuthorized
Maserati Dealer;• a too high temperature of the
transmission oil. In this case, slow
down until the temperature goes
down to the normal values for use
(the warning light goes off).
For further information see chapter
“Automatic Transmission” in section
“Driving”.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the
transmission temperature warning
light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or failure.
WARNING!
If the transmission temperature
warning light is illuminated and you
continue operating the vehicle, in
some circumstances you could cause
the fluid to boil over, come in contact
with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
High Beam Indicator
This indicator lights up when
the high beams are switched
on or when blinking.Low Oil Pressure Warning Light (*)
Under normal conditions, the
warning light illuminates
when the key in the ignition
switch is turned toMAR (ON)
position and goes off as soon as the
engine is started.
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. In this case,
turn the engine off immediately and
carry out the necessary checks.
Do not operate the vehicle until the
problem has been solved. 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.
Headlight On Indicator
This indicator will illuminate
when the position lights or
headlights are turned on.
For further details, see
“Lights” in section “Understanding the
Vehicle”.
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Engine Temperature Warning Light
This warning light coupled
with the light on the coolant
thermometer notifies when
the engine is overheated. If
the temperature reaches critical levels
this warning light will illuminate in red
color combined with the related
message on display.
If the indicator light switches on while
driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it
off. Also, shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) and idle the vehicle. If the
temperature does not return to
normal, immediately turn the engine
off and contact anAuthorized
Maserati Dealer.
Check “Engine Overheating” in section
“In an Emergency” for more
information.
Doors and Lids Open Warning Light
This warning light indicates
that the doors or lids are open
or not properly closed. The
instrument cluster display also
shows an image of the vehicle with the
part not closed highlighted in red and
the related message.
WARNING!
Before starting off, close any doors
and lids that are open or not properly
closed.
Soft Top Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
if the hydraulic and electric
soft top movement systems
fail.
Fuel Cutout Enabled Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
when a collision activates the
inertia switch, thus cutting off
the fuel supply.
WARNING!
After a collision, if you smell fuel or
note leakages from the fuel system,
do not reactivate the switch in order
to prevent the risk of fire.
Windshield and Headlights Washer
Low Fluid Indicator
This indicator will illuminate
for 10 seconds to indicate a
low level of the windshield
and headlights washer fluid. A
related message will be displayed.See “Maintenance Procedures” in
section “Maintenance and Care” for
fluid filling.
Lighting System Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
in the case of a system failure
or burning-out of the position,
turn signal, rear fog and
license plate light bulbs.
See "Bulb Replacement" in section
"Maintenance and Care" for further
details.
Stop Light Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
in the case of a system failure
or burning-out of the stop
light bulbs.
See "Bulb Replacement" in section
"Maintenance and Care" for further
details.
Twilight Sensor Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
in the case of a failure of the
twilight sensor.
Contact anAuthorized
Maserati Dealerto have the vehicle
checked.
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Display
After pressing the “Display” softkey
the following mode settings will be
available.
•Display Mode
When in this display you can select
one of the auto display settings. To
change mode status, checkmark
"Night", “Day” or “Auto”.
•Display Brightness Night
When in this display, you can select
the brightness with the headlights
on. Adjust the brightness from level
0 to 10 with the “+” and “–” setting
softkeys or by selecting any point
on the scale between the “+” and
“–” softkeys.•Display Brightness Day
When in this display, you can select
the brightness with the headlights
off. Adjust the brightness as
previously explained for "Night"
setting.
•Set Language
When in this display, you can select
one language for all display
descriptions, including the trip
features and the navigation system.
The available languages are specific
to the target markets.
•Keyboard
Selecting this feature, the display
shows the alphanumeric keyboard
to enter address, stations, etc..
•Touch screen Beep
When in this display, you can turn
on or shut off the sound activatedby pressure of a touch screen
softkey.
•Controls Screen Time-Out
When this mode is selected, the
“Controls” screen will remain
displayed for 5 seconds. If this mode
is not selected, the screen will
remain displayed until closed
manually.
•Nav Next Turn Pop-ups in Cluster
By selecting this feature, the next
turn direction will appear on the
instrument cluster along a
programmed route until the desired
destination is reached (see picture).
•Phone Pop-ups Displayed In Cluster
When this mode is selected, the
display will show the pop-ups
messages with the number and
state of the call in progress.
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Normal Starting of the
Engine
WARNING!
It is dangerous to run the engine in an
enclosed area. The engine consumes
oxygen and discharges carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide and other
toxic gases in the atmosphere.
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 know 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
When you open a door to get into the
car, the instrument cluster turns on.
The TFT displays the complete
odometer, time, outside temperature
and the
open doors indicator.
Before starting the engine, close the
doors, adjust your seat, the inside and
outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt
and instruct all other occupants to
buckle their seat belts.
Make sure that the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) is applied.
The shift lever must be in P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position before you can start
the engine. Apply the brakes before
shifting into any driving gear (see
“Automatic Transmission” in this
section).
CAUTION!
• Before starting the engine, switch off
the electrical devices with a high
power consumption (air-conditioning
and heating system, heated rear
window, headlights, etc.).
• Do not start the engine if the fuel
level in the tank is low.
Press the brake pedal and turn the key
in the ignition switch toMAR (ON)
position.
Instrument cluster displays the initial
sequence with warning light and
analog instruments test routine.
Turn the key intoAVVposition and
release it when the engine starts. The
key will return toMAR (ON)position
automatically.
Do not hold the key inAVVposition
for a long time.
If the engine fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after 10
seconds. If you wish to stop the
cranking of the engine prior to
starting it, turn the key toSTOP (OFF)
position.
If the engine does not start, turn the
key toSTOP (OFF)position and wait
for the gear display to go off. Then
repeat the entire procedure.
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a
warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
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Driving Conditions
Before the Trip
Check the following at regular
intervals and always before long trips:
• tire pressure and condition;
• levels of fluids and lubricants;
• conditions of the windshield wiper
blades;
• clean the glass on the external light
and all other glass surfaces;
• proper operation of the indicator
lights and of the external lights.
CAUTION!
It is however advisable to perform
these checks at least every 500 mi
(800 km) and always following the
maintenance schedule reported in
section “Maintenance and Care”.
Before you drive:
• adjust seat position, steering wheel
and rearview mirrors in order to have
the best driving position;
• ensure that nothing (mat covers, etc.)
is obstructing the pedals movement;
• carefully arrange and secure any
objects in the trunk, to prevent themfrom moving forward in case of
sudden stops;
• avoid heavy meals before a trip. A
light snack helps keep your reflexes
sharp. In particular, avoid drinking
alcohol.
WARNING!
Beyond being prohibited by law, it is
extremely dangerous to ride inside the
trunk or on the hood. In the event of
an accident, passengers sitting here
are more exposed to the risk of
serious injury. Passengers must only
travel seated in the vehicle seats, with
the seat belts fastened. Always check
that the driver and all passengers
have the seat belts correctly fastened.
Safe Driving
Although the vehicle is equipped with
active and passive safety devices, the
driver's conduct is always a decisive
factor for road safety.
Some simple rules for traveling safely
in different conditions are listed
below. Some of them will probably
already sound familiar but, in any case,
it would be useful to read them
carefully.Driving at Night
The main guidelines to follow when
driving at night are set out below.
• Drive carefully. Night conditions
demand more focus and attention.
• Reduce your speed, especially on
roads with no streetlights.
• Stop at early signs of drowsiness.
Continuing to drive would be a risk
for yourself and for others. Have a
rest before continuing your trip.
• Keep the vehicle at a greater
distance from vehicles in front of you
than you would during the day: it is
difficult to assess the speed of other
vehicles when you only see the lights.
• Use the high beams only outside of
densely-populated areas and when
you are sure that they will not
disturb other drivers.
• When another vehicle is
approaching, switch from high
beams (if on) to low beams.
• Keep lights and headlights clean.
• Outside of densely-populated areas,
beware of animals crossing the road.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads are dangerous. On
a wet road all maneuvers are more
difficult since wheel grip on the
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