towing MASERATI GRANTURISMO CONVERTIBLE 2020 Owners Manual

1 – Introduction
Consulting the Manual.................................... 6
Abbreviations........................................... 7
Updating............................................... 7
Service and Warranty..................................... 8
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle............... 8
If You Need Assistance..................................... 9
Warranty Information.................................... 10
Reporting Safety Defects.................................. 10
Parts Service........................................... 11
Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Statement.................... 11
Towing the Vehicle....................................... 12
Symbols............................................... 12
Warnings when driving................................... 14
Maserati Roadside Assistance Program
(available for USA and Canada only)........................ 15
Vehicle Identification Data................................. 17
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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.
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WARNING!
•It is the driver’s responsibility to
operate the vehicle in a safe way: if
you are distracted while driving you
can lose control and cause serious
accidents.
•Maserati strongly recommends to
use particular care when operating
the features and tools that may take
the attention off the road.
•Mobile phones, PC, portable audio
device or other features should not
be operated while the vehicle is in
motion. This can be very dangerous
and can cause serious accidents.
•It is very dangerous to send text
messages while driving, do so only
when the vehicle is not moving.
•In some Countries/States the use of
mobile phone when driving is
forbidden: it is the driver’s sole
responsibility to respect local
regulations.
CAUTION!
If battery charge is too low, proper
function of some electric/electronic
components may not be guaranteed.
It is necessary to recharge the batteryin order to allow all vehicle’s
components and systems to function
correctly.
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
Maserati Roadside
Assistance Program
(available for USA and
Canada only)
Welcome to Maserati and the benefits
and security of the Maserati Roadside
Assistance Program. Please take a
moment to review the benefits listed
below and available to you through
the Maserati Roadside Assistance
Program.
Emergency Roadside Services
In the event you require Roadside
Assistance, please call 1-888-371-1802,
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You
will be connected with a Roadside
Assistance representative who will
dispatch a local towing vendor.
Information needed for when
you call
When you call, please be prepared to
provide the following information:
• Your Name.
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
• Location of your vehicle.
• Nature of your call (for example; you
require a tow, vehicle will not start,
out of gas, tire service, etc.).
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Summary of Program Benefits
and Services
• Towing of a disabled registered
Maserati vehicle. In the event a
registered vehicle becomes disabled
in connection to a warranty related
concern it will be transported to the
nearestAuthorized Maserati
Dealership. You may request that the
vehicle be taken to a different
Authorized Maserati Dealer, as long
as it is no more than 50 miles further
away from the nearest authorized
dealer (one tow per disablement).
• Battery jump start.
• Flat tire change providing the vehicle
is equipped with a spare tire.
• Fuel delivery (up to 2 gallons).
• Lockout Services.
• Service Loaner Vehicle: For warranty
repairs, your dealer may provide you
with a Maserati Service Loaner
Vehicle (if available) or provide you
with Rental Car allowance: in the
event your vehicle is disabled due to
a warranty related concern, we will
reimburse you up to $50 per day. A
five (5) day or $250 maximum
applies. In order to receive
reimbursement, you must supply the
following information within 20 daysof the rental car transaction to the
address listed below; the original
pre-printed rental car receipt, which
must include your name, address,
telephone number, VIN, rental dates
and the corresponding warranty
repair order.
Maserati Roadside Assistance ATTN:
Maserati Rental Car Claims Dept.
P.O. Box 8140 Ft.
Washington, PA 19034
NOTE:
An authorized licensed driver must be
driving at the time of the disablement.
Items excluded from coverage:
• Parts, labor, tire repair, rental of
towing equipment, storage fees, or
any labor performed at the service
facility.
• Any form of impound towing, or
towing by someone other than a
licensed service station or garage.
• Assistance from a private citizen.NOTE:
Membership is intended to cover
emergencies and is not intended to be
a substitute for proper vehicle
maintenance or repair. Repeated calls
which are considered by Maserati
North America, Inc. Signature Motor
Club, Inc. or Signature Motor Club of
California, Inc. to be excessive may, at
our discretion, result in cancellation of
the membership.
Emergency road service providers are
independent contractors and are not
employees, agents or representatives
of Maserati North America, Inc.
Signature Motor Club, Inc. or
Signature Motor Club of California,
Inc.
Under this Agreement
• You will not be required to pay any
sum for services up to the mileage
limit on towing.
• Your registered Maserati vehicle is
the vehicle covered. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) that
appears on the vehicle represents
your identification number with
Signature Motor Club, Inc. or
Signature Motor Club of California,
Inc.
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on the lever and brake pedal: N
(Neutral) is reached only by pressing
the unlock button on the lever.
• Vehicle moving: the driver can switch
from R (Reverse) to N (Neutral), or
vice versa, by pressing the unlock
button on the shift lever.
When the transmission shift lever is in
R (Reverse) position, the system emits
an acoustic signal for a few seconds.
You can also shift the transmission
shift lever to R (Reverse) position when
the vehicle is not completely
stationary, however, this does not
mean that reverse gear is actually
engaged, since there is a limit speed
above which the gear may not be
engaged. When the speed goes below
this limit, reverse gear is engaged.
CAUTION!
To prevent accidental engagement,
the transmission shift lever can only be
moved from R (Reverse) to any other
position when the unlock button is
pressed. It is advisable to also depress
the brake pedal when shifting to this
position.
N (Neutral)
This range should be used when you
need to move the vehicle.• Vehicle halted and engine started:
switching from N (Neutral) to R
(Reverse), P (Park) and/or D (Drive)
requires brake pedal and unlock
button pressed.
• Vehicle moving: switching from N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) and/or D
(Drive) requires pressing the unlock
button. Switching to R (Reverse)
starting from N (Neutral) is only
possible if the vehicle is moving
backward, while switching to D
(Drive) starting from N (Neutral) is
only possible if the vehicle is moving
forward.
Set the parking brake and shift the
transmission into P (Park) if you must
leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not switch to N (Neutral) and/or
never turn off the ignition to coast
downhill. These are unsafe practices
that limit driver’s response to
changing traffic or road conditions. It
is possible to lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, ordriving for any other reason with the
transmission in N (Neutral) can result
in transmission damage. See “Towing a
Disabled Vehicle” in section “In an
Emergency” for further information.
D (Drive)
This range should be used for most city
and highway driving. It provides the
smoothest upshifts and downshifts and
the best fuel economy. The
transmission automatically shifts up
and down through all gears.
When this automatic forward gear is
set, the letter “D” illuminates on the
gear display and on the instrument
cluster.
The D (Drive) position provides
optimum driving characteristics under
all normal operating conditions of the
vehicle.
• Vehicle stationary: switching from D
(Drive) to R (Reverse) and/or to P
(Park) requires brake pedal and
unlock button pressed: reaching N
(Neutral) starting from D (Drive) is
allowed by only pressing the unlock
button on the shift lever.
• To enable special operations while
the car is moving at a low speed,
such as getting out of marsh or snow,
it is possible to run quickly from D
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and automatic transmission control
systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will
provide excellent performance and
fuel economy, as well as engine
emissions well within current local
regulations of various countries.
If any of these systems require service,
the system will turn on the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
It will also store diagnostic codes and
other information, which your
Authorized Maserati Dealerwill use to
service your vehicle. Although the
vehicle will still be driveable and not
need towing, contact theAuthorized
Maserati Dealerfor service as soon as
possible.
CAUTION!
• Prolonged driving with the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
on could cause further damage to
the emissions control system. It could
also affect fuel economy and
drivability. The vehicle must be
serviced before any emissions tests
can be performed.
•Ifthe
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is flashing while the
engine is running, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is
required at anAuthorized Maserati
Dealer.
• After the problem has been solved,
theAuthorized Maserati Dealer
personnel will perform specific tests
on the test bench for a complete
check of the system and, if necessary,
also road tests, even on long
distances.
In addition, the system is equipped
with a diagnostics connector that,
when interfaced with suitable
instruments, makes it possible to read
the error codes stored in the ECU,
together with a set of specific
parameters for engine operationdiagnostics cycle, on compliance with
CARB, EPA OBDII rules.
CAUTION!
• Once the engine is started, the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
will remain on for approximately 18
seconds before turning off. This is a
normal condition and part of the
operating strategy.
• When the key in the ignition switch
is turned toMAR (ON)position if the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
does not illuminate or if it
illuminates while driving, contact
your localAuthorized Maserati
Dealeras soon as possible.
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
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before driving through the standing
water.
• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when
driving through standing water. This
will minimize wave effects.
•
Driving through standing water may
cause damage to your vehicle
drivetrain components. After driving
through standing water, do not drive if
you are not sure about drivetrain
condition. Such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Warranty.
• Getting water inside your vehicle
engine can cause it to lock up and
stall out, and cause serious internal
damage to the engine. Such damage
is not covered by the New Vehicle
Warranty.
• After driving through standing
water always have the fluids (engine
oil, transmission oil, etc) checked for
contamination at anAuthorized
Maserati Dealer.
WARNING!
•Driving through standing water
limits your vehicle traction
capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph
(8 km/h) when driving through
standing water.•Driving through standing water
limits your vehicle braking
capabilities, which increases
stopping distances. Therefore, after
driving through standing water,
drive slowly and lightly press on the
brake pedal several times to
progressively dry the brakes discs
and pads.
•Getting water inside your vehicle
engine can cause it to lock up and
stall out.
•Failure to follow these warnings
may result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
Pollution Control Devices
Even if the vehicle is fitted with
antipollution devices, the environment
deserves the greatest respect from
every one of us.
By following a few simple rules, the
driver can avoid damaging the
environment and very often can
reduce fuel consumption as well.
In this regard, some useful
information is listed here below;
please read it carefully.
• The first precaution is to follow the
Scheduled Service Plan scrupulously
(see “Scheduled Service Plan” in
section “Maintenance and Care”.
• The correct operation of the
antipollution devices not only helps
respect for the environment, but
also has an impact on vehicle
efficiency. Keeping these devices in
good working conditions is the first
rule for driving both ecologically
sound and economically.
• Always use unleaded fuel.
• If starting is difficult, do not make
prolonged attempts. In particular,
avoid push starts, towing or
downhill starts: these are all
maneuvers that can damage the
catalytic converters. For any
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6 – In an Emergency
ToolKit .............................................. 212
Hazard Warning Flashers................................. 212
In the Event of an Accident............................... 213
Engine Overheating..................................... 214
In case of a Punctured Tire................................ 214
Emergency Release of the Parking Brake..................... 220
Transmission Manual Release of P (Park) Position............... 221
Freeing the Stuck Vehicle................................. 223
Emergency Starting with Maserati Code...................... 224
Auxiliary Jump-Start Procedure............................ 225
Towing a Disabled Vehicle................................ 228
Fuel Cut-out Inertia Switch............................... 229
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container inside the compact spare
wheel;
• using the support with pins, refit the
cover, tightening the wing nuts with
washer;
• insert the rod with the knob in the
cover;
• place the compact spare wheel in the
trunk compartment and make sure
that the toothX, on the support with
pins, is inserted in the upper opening
of the retaining clamp;
• push the rod forward by inserting
the threaded end into the vehicle
bracket;
• tighten the other knob on the end of
the rod;• cover the compact spare wheel with
the bag, as shown in the picture.Emergency Release of the
Parking Brake
In the event the electric parking brake
locks due to a total system failure (see
“Parking Brake” in section “Driving”),
it is not possible to move the vehicle,
since the thrust action of the brake
shoes will lock the rear wheels.
For moving the vehicle it is therefore
necessary to manually act on the
electric actuator to release the
pressure of the brake shoes on the rear
wheels by performing the following
operation.
CAUTION!
If the parking brake has been
activated in manual or automatic
mode and it is not possible to release it
by operating on the lever of the
central console, do not move the
vehicle since rear brake calipers might
be damaged. If you are not able to
perform the following operation, to
move the vehicle, load it on a rescue
vehicle, avoiding to move it. For more
information on vehicle towing, see
"Towing a Disabled Vehicle" chapter in
this section.
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Manual Release Procedure
To manually release the parking brake,
you need to use the special tool
provided in the tool kit (see "Tool Kit"
in this section).
Proceed as follows:
• remove any luggage and/or the bag
containing the compact spare wheel
(if equipped) from the trunk
compartment;
• remove the floor panel from the
trunk compartment;
• remove the inside covering panel
from the battery compartment;
• remove the container in the rear
part of the trunk compartment
unscrewing its fastenings;
• remove the cap on the right-hand
side of the EPB actuator;
• insert the flexible end of the special
tool into place;• turn the special tool handle
clockwise until it is released;
• remove the flexible end of the tool
from its seat on the actuator and
close it with the cap;
• reinstall the coverings and the
equipment removed for the
operation.
WARNING!
After each manual emergency release
procedure, the electric parking brake
system remains non functioning until
the situation is corrected by
anAuthorized Maserati Dealer.
Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park)
Position
The manual disengagement of the
shift from P (Park) has the purpose to
allow pushing or towing the vehicle if
not normally possible using the shift
lever (such as in the event of a battery
failure with inability to start the
engine).
The current procedure is exclusively
intended for emergency situations,
but not for frequent use.
WARNING!
Before performing the manual release
of P (Park) position, if possible, always
secure your vehicle by fully applying
the parking brake. Performing this
operation will allow your vehicle to
roll away if it is not secured by the
parking brake. Performing the manual
release of P (Park) position on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to
serious injury or death for those in or
around the vehicle.
• Move in the rearmost position the
driver's seat.
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