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2 – Before Starting
Keys.................................................. 22
Immobilizer System...................................... 24
Vehicle Security Alarm.................................... 26
Requiring and Setting Additional Key........................ 28
Doors................................................. 30
Power Windows......................................... 33
Open and Close the Trunk Lid.............................. 35
Trunk Safety........................................... 37
Open and Close the Hood................................. 37
Occupants Restraint Systems............................... 38
Supplemental Restraint System - Air bags..................... 46
Active Roll Bars.......................................... 53
Child Restraint Systems................................... 54
Transporting Pets........................................ 59
Park Assist............................................. 60
Rear Parking Camera..................................... 63
Safety Tips............................................. 65
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Trunk Safety
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access
to the trunk. Always close the trunk
lid when your vehicle is unattended.
Once in the trunk, young children may
not be able to escape. If trapped in
the trunk, children can die from
suffocation or heat stroke.
Trunk Lid Emergency Release
from inside the Trunk
As a security measure, an internal
trunk emergency release lever is
connected to the trunk latching
mechanism. In the event of a person
trapped inside the trunk, the trunk lid
can be simply opened by pulling on
the phosphorescent handle shown in
figures.
Open and Close the Hood
Opening
From inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release lever located under the left
lower side of the dashboard.
Move to the outside and stand in
front of the vehicle front grille.
Slightly lift the hood and lift the
safety lever as indicated by the arrow.
The safety lever is located in the
center of the front lid contact area.
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Lift the hood completely: this
operation is facilitated by two gas
struts keeping the fully open position.
With the key in the ignition switch in
MAR (ON)position, the specific red
warning light will display on the
instrument cluster with the message
indicating that the hood is open (see
chapter “Instrument Cluster” in section
“Dashboard Instrument and
Controls”).
Closing
Lower the hood to about 20 cm (8 in)
from the contact area of the engine
compartment and then drop it. This
should secure the inclusion of the
latch.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it.
WARNING!
•Be sure the hood is fully latched
before driving your vehicle. If the lid
is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
•Gear shifting is always active and
may be performed even when one
or more doors, the hood or the trunk
lid are open. Therefore, in these
conditions, take great care to avoid
moving the transmission shift lever
and so accidentally engage gears.
Occupants Restraint
Systems
The listed occupants restraint systems
are some of the most important safety
features in your vehicle:
• Three-point seat belts (also called lap
and shoulder belts) for the driver and
all passengers.
• Front air bags for driver and
passenger.
• Seat-mounted side air bags for the
driver and front passenger.
• An energy-absorbing steering
column and steering wheel.
• Front seat belts incorporate a
pretensioner (Emergency Tensioning
Device - ETD) that may enhance
occupant protection by managing
the energy created during an impact.
• Front seat belt retractors are
equipped with load limiting devices
which control the seat belt reeling
out so as to adjust the force exerted
on the shoulders while the seat belt
is in restraining mode.
• All seat belts system (except the
driver’s) include Automatic Locking
Retractors (ALR), which lock the seat
belt webbing into position by
extending the belt all the way out
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1Adjustable side air vents.
2Hood lid opening lever.
3Headlight and fog light switch.
4"Mode" and adjust "+" and
"–" buttons.
5Front parking sensors
disabling/enabling.
6Trunk lid opening button.
7Fuel tank door opening button
(see "Refueling" in section
"Driving" for operation).
8Multifunction lever (Cruise
Control, turn signals, headlight
washer and headlight
selection).
9Lower gearshift paddle
"DOWN".
10Instrument cluster.
11Steering wheel height and
depth adjustment lever.
12Upper air vent.
13Sun radiation sensor.
14Horn control.
15Multimedia controls repeated
on the steering wheel.
16Windshield/headlight
wiper/washer control lever.17Upper gearshift paddle "UP".
18Ignition switch.
19Clock.
20Central adjustable air vents.
21MTC+ display.
22Glove compartment.
23Side window vents.
Front Dome Console
Components
1Reading lights control button.
2Central light control button.
3Reading lights.
4Central light.5Anti-lift and anti-intrusion
alarm system deactivation
button.
6Paired phone hands-free
microphone.
Understanding the Vehicle
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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
Position of the Diagnostic Connector
The diagnostic connector is positioned
underneath the dashboard, next to
the hood opening lever. It can be
accessed without removing any cover.
Cruise Control (CC)
The CC enables the driver to maintain
the desired vehicle speed without
pressing the accelerator pedal,
reducing driving fatigue on highways,
especially long trips, as the set speed is
automatically maintained. A firm press
on the accelerator pedal or the
braking pedal will temporarily
deactivate the cruise control function.
CAUTION!
The device can only be switched on at
speeds exceeding 19 mph (30 km/h)
and it switches off automatically when
the brake pedal is pressed or when a
speed of 125 mph (200 km/h) is
exceeded.
WARNING!
The Cruise Control function must only
be activated when traffic and the
route permit a constant speed to be
maintained safely for a sufficiently
long distance.
Controls
The controls of the CC are located on
the multifunction lever, on the left
side of the steering wheel.
• The innermost ON/OFF switch has
two positions:
OFF: the CC is deactivated;
ON: the CC is active. When the CC is
activated, the
green warning
light on the display illuminates
together with the message “Cruise
control on”.
• The rotating section in the middle of
the left multifunction lever is used to
store the vehicle speed, to keep it
constant or to increase or decrease
the speed stored. Turn the rotating
section to position "+" to save the
speed reached or to increase the
speed stored. Turn the rotating
section to position "–" to decrease
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Engine Overheating
To reduce potentially overheating of
the engine in city traffic, while
stationary, place the transmission in N
(Neutral), but do not increase the
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to
slow down an impending overheat
condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on,
turn it off. The A/C system adds heat
to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove
this heat.
•You can also turn the temperature
control to maximum heat, the mode
control to floor and the blower
control to high. This allows the
heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing
heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system
could damage the engine. If the
temperature gauge is positioned on
the red zone (refer to “Instrument
Cluster” in section “DashboardInstruments and Controls”), pull over
and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off
until the temperature gauge drops
back into the normal range. If the
temperature gauge remains on the red
zone turn the engine off immediately
and contact theAuthorized Maserati
Dealer.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by
hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or
steam from your radiator. If you see or
hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open it until the radiator
has had time to cool.
Never try to open a coolant bottle
pressure cap (refer to “Maintenance
Procedures” in section “Maintenance
and Care”) when the radiator is
overheated.
In case of a Punctured Tire
The vehicle can be equipped with a
tire repair kit or with a compact spare
wheel.
Using Tire Repair Kit
Small punctures up to 1⁄4” (6 mm) in
the tire tread can be sealed using the
tire repair kit, fitted beneath the floor
panel of the trunk compartment.
The kit comes in a bag and consists of
two parts:
• an electric compressor with pressure
gage, hose to be connected to the
punctured tire and power cable;
• a gas cylinder containing sealant.
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Maintenance Procedures
The following pages contain the
“required” maintenance standards
determined by Maserati engineers.
Besides those maintenance items
specified in the “Scheduled Service
Plan”, there are other components
which may require service or
replacement in the future.
To perform most of the services, it is
necessary to open the hood (see
“Open and Close the Hood” in section
“Before Starting”).
The following images show the
position of all components involved in
the maintenance service.
CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your
vehicle or perform repairs and
service when necessary could result
in more costly repairs, damage to
other components or negatively
impact vehicle performance.
Immediately have potential
malfunctions examined by an
Authorized Maserati Dealeror a
qualified repair center.
• Your vehicle has been equipped with
improved fluids that protect the
performance and durability of yourvehicle and also allow extended
maintenance intervals. Do not use
chemical flushes for washing as the
chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air
conditioning. Such damages are not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction,
use only a specific product for the
flushing procedure.
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Periodically remove any leaves and
insects that may build up and obstruct
the inlet of external air in the air
conditioning system through the grille
present underneath the rear part of
the hood.
To access the grille, lift the hood as
described in “Open and Close the
Hood” in section “Before Starting”.
A/C Air Filter Replacement
This filter performs mechanic/
electrostatic air filtering, provided
that windows and doors are perfectly
closed.
Have your filter replaced at least once
a year at anAuthorized Maserati
Dealer, preferably at the beginning of
the summer period.
If the vehicle is mainly used in the city
traffic, on highways or dusty roads, we
recommend that you replace the
filters more frequently than prescribed
in the "Scheduled Service Plan" of this
section.
CAUTION!
Failure to replace the filter may
considerably reduce the air
conditioning and heating system
efficiency.
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
Wheels Maintenance
Tires Maintenance
CAUTION!
To obtain the best performances and
the longest mileage from the tires,
take the following precautions during
the first 310 mi (500 km):
• do not drive at the vehicle’s
maximum speed;
• drive at low speed on curves;
• avoid sudden steering;
• avoid sudden braking;
• avoid sudden acceleration;
• do not drive at high speeds for too
long.
The tires inflation pressure must
correspond to the prescribed values
(see the chapter “Tire Inflation
Pressure” in section “Features and
Specifications”) and should be
checked only when the tires have
cooled down. In fact, the pressure
increases as the tire temperature
progressively increases.
Never reduce the pressure if tires are
hot (see “Tires – General Information”
chapter in section “Driving”).
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Normal paint maintenance consists in
washing, the frequency of which
depends on the conditions of use and
of the environment. For example, if
driving the vehicle in areas where
there is high atmospheric pollution or
the roads are spread with anti-freeze
salt, it is advisable to wash the vehicle
more frequently.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
Detergents pollute water. Therefore
the vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for the collection and
purification of the fluids used for
washing.NOTE:
The use of alcohol-based products for
cleaning the metal plates in the engine
compartment and/or the trunk may
deteriorate the painted surface. It is
recommended to use water-based
products and neutral surfactants.
Car Wash
For correct washing:
• wet the bodywork with a low
pressure water jet;
• pass a sponge with a light detergent
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
• rinse well with water and dry with an
air jet or chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with
the parts that are less visible, such as
the door and lid bays, headlight edges,
in which water can be trapped more
easily.
You are recommended not to take the
vehicle immediately into an enclosed
environment, but leave it in the open
air so as to allow the water to
evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or when the hood
is hot: the paint gloss could be
affected.External plastic parts must be cleaned
with the same procedure followed for
the normal washing of the bodywork.
Avoid, as far as possible, parking the
vehicle under trees; the resinous
substances that very often drop from
the trees give the paint a dull
appearance and increase the possibility
of originating corrosive processes.
It is important that the drain holes in
the lower sides of the doors, rocker
panels, and trunk bottom be kept clear
and open.
CAUTION!
• Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly, since
their acidity is particularly corrosive.
• To provide better protection for the
paint, polish the vehicle at intervals
with a suitable product leaving a
protective film on the paint.
• If the vehicle is washed using
high-pressure water jets or cleaners,
it is important that the nozzle of the
jet be kept at a distance of at least
16 in (40 cm) from the bodywork to
avoid damaging it.
• If you are washing the vehicle with
roller brushes, you must protect the
edges of the rear, lateral brand
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Jump Starting Procedure......225
ToolKit..................212
Towing a Disabled Vehicle.....228
Engine
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .245
Engine Coolant Level Check. . . .240
Engine Oil Level Check.......243
Engine Overheating.........214
Engine Start Failure.........159
Engine Turn Off............159
Hood, Open and Close........37
Normal Starting of the Engine . .158
Use of the Engine...........183
EPB (Electric Parking Brake)......174
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) . .177
Filters
A/C Air Filter Replacement.....263
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .245
Fuel
Carbon Monoxide Warning. . . .201
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release..................203
Fuel Consumption Data.......278
Fuel Requirements..........199
Fuel System Warnings........201
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends. . . .200
Materials Added to Fuel......201
MMT in Gasoline...........200
Reformulated Gasoline.......200
Fuses Position and Replacement. . .251
HomeLink..................108Hood, Open and Close..........37
Indicator Lights
Air bag Warning Light........66
Indicator Lights/Warning Lights
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights...................126
Warning and Indicator Lights on
Analog Instrument..........119
Inertia Switch, Fuel Cut-out......229
Infotainment System..........130
Manual Controls and Devices . .132
Installing a LATCH-Compatible
Child Restraint System.........57
Instrument Cluster............118
Interior Components...........70
Interior Maintenance and Cure . . .268
Interiors Features.............102
Jump Start Procedure.........
.226
Keys
......................22
Level Checks................240
Adding Windshield/Headlight
Washer..................243
Brake Fluid Level Check.......242
Engine Coolant Level Check. . . .240
Engine Oil Level Check.......240
Power Steering Fluid Level
Check...................245
Transmission Oil Check.......245
Lights.....................82Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights . . .84
Automatic Headlights.........84
Bulb Replacement..........257
Cargo Light................88
DRL, Daytime Running Lights....83
Front Domelights............87
Hazard Warning Flasher.......88
Headlights................84
High Beams and Flashing......86
Light Switch...............82
Parking Lights..............84
Rear Fog Lights.............85
Turn Signals................86
Twilight Sensor.............85
Loading the Vehicle
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .107
Maintenance
A/C System Maintenance......262
Bodywork Maintenance and
Care....................265
Interior Maintenance and Care . .268
Maintenance Procedures......239
Periodic Maintenance........237
Scheduled Maintenance
Service..................232
Scheduled Service Plan.......234
Wheels Maintenance........263
Maserati Roadside Assistance
Program...................15
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light). .119
Mirrors
Folding Mirrors.............81
Index
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