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release it when you want the window
to stop.
NOTE:
• If the window runs into any obstacle
during auto-closure, it will reverse
direction and then go back down.
Remove the obstacle and use the
window switch again to close the
window.
• Any impact due to rough road
conditions may trigger the auto
reverse function unexpectedly
during auto-closure. If this happens,
pull the switch lightly to the first
detent and hold to close the window
manually.
• Frequent activations of the
anti-pinch function could disable the
auto-down and auto-up function of
the windows. In order to re-activate
this function proceed with a reset
cycle as described in the next
paragraph.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection
when the window is almost closed. Be
sure to clear all objects from the area
before closing the window. Reset Auto-Up/Down Should the auto-up/down feature stop
working, the window probably needs
to be reset.
To reset auto-up/down, pull the
window switch up to close the
window completely and push the
window switch down to open the
window completely.
Open the Windows with RKE
Transmitter and Ignition Off When the ignition switch is in OFF
position, windows can be opened by
pressing the
button on the RKE
transmitter.
• Press the button and release it;
• Press a second time the
button
and keep it pressed until complete
opening of the windows, if they
were closed.
Rear Window and Sunshade
Lockout Button The window lockout button on the
driver's door trim panel allows to
disable the window and sunshade
control on the rear doors by pressing
the window lockout button (setting it
in the down position). To enable the controls previously
described, press the window lockout
button again (setting it in the up
position).
Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as
the perception of pressure or a
helicopter-type sound. Your vehicle
may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if
equipped) in open or partially open
positions. This is a normal occurrence
and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open,
open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If
the buffeting occurs with the sunroof
open, then adjust the sunroof opening
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Power Sunshades on Rear
Door Windows (for
versions/markets, where
provided) NOTE:
• On vehicles provided with power
sunshades on the rear windows, the
window switches also operate the
sunshades.
• The rear windows lock button
operates the rear power sunshades
as well.
• The window and sunshades controls
will operate only if the ignition
switch is in ACC or RUN position.
Operation of the rear windows and
related sunshades is done by pressing
or pulling the window switch and
depends on the position of the
windows prior to the command
operation.
As described for the opening and
closing functions of the power
windows (see chapter “Power
Windows” in this section), the
windows switch has two functioning
modes: press and release the switch to
the first detent to partially move the
window; press and release the switch to the second detent to move the
window all the way up or down.
Operations WARNING!
Rear seat passengers must be careful
when operating the sunshades, since
there is the risk of being pinched
between the top of the sunshade and
the head lining, during raising, and
between the top edge of the
sunshade and the door panel, during
lowering.
CAUTION!
Before activating the sunshade, make
sure that no objects can interfere with
its travel.
The following images and the
subsequent
text show the
possible
starting positions (“A”, “B”, “C” and
“UP”, “DOWN”) and function of the
window and the sunshade, to be
independently activated by pressing or
lifting the control switch
to the first
(1) or second (2) detent.Before Starting
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• The power liftgate does not work
with temperatures lower than −22°F
(−30°C) or higher than 150°F (65°C).
• If the opening buttons or the
handles are operated while the
power liftgate is closing, the stroke
of liftgate stops. Pressing another
time the same command it reverses
movement and fully open.
• If the opening buttons or the
handles are operated while the
power liftgate is opening, the motor
of the liftgate is disabled to allow
manual operation.
• If the power liftgate finds several
obstacles during the same operating
cycle, it will stop automatically and
must be opened or closed manually.
• If the power liftgate is closing and a
gear is engaged, the liftgate will
continue closing. In this condition, it
is possible that, during the closing
stroke, it may find an obstacle and
stop.
WARNING!
If, for any reason, the power liftgate
must remain open while driving, close
all the windows and activate the
blower of the air conditioning control at the maximum speed. Do not
activate recirculation.
Set the Position of Maximum Power
Liftgate
Opening
The maximum opening
position of the
liftgate can be modified using the
previously described buttons on the
outer left edge of the trunk
compartment.
1. Activate the liftgate and stop it in
the new maximum opening
position to be set, by pressing the
upper
button.
2. Press the upper
or lower
buttons and keep it pressed for 3
seconds.
3. Release the button (pressed in the
previous point). Upon the following
opening controls, the liftgate will
stop in the stored position.
If you want to reset the maximum
possible opening position of the
liftgate, proceed as described below
starting from the previously set
opening position.
1. Manually push the liftgate to the
maximum possible opening
position.
2. Repeat the previously performed
steps 2 and 3. Power Liftgate Automatic Safe
Movement
Power liftgate safe opening and
closing is ensured by a protection
system able to stop its movement
when an obstacle is detected along
the path: when opening or closing, it
stops automatically and then slightly
moves back.
Along the upper outer edges, the
vehicle is equipped with anti-pinch
protection sensors. These sensors stop
the automatic closing stroke and
partly open the power liftgate when a
pressure is carried out, also slight,
within their range shown in the
figure.
After the closing command, when
power liftgate starts closing, all the
indicators will blink to warn anyone
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Apart from activating indicators
blinking when power liftgate is
operated, it is also possible to activate
a sound warning by selecting the
relevant function within MTC+ user
settings (see “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
When power liftgate edge reaches the
car body, the motor locking the latch is
activated automatically.
If necessary, the power liftgate can
also be opened or closed manually
using the handles indicated in the
picture. This operation could be
required when the liftgate remains
open for a long period of time. NOTE:
Frequent activations of the anti-pinch
protection function may disable the
automatic movement of the power
liftgate. To reactivate this function,
perform a reset cycle by carrying out a
complete opening/closing sequence,
after manually closing the power
liftgate.
WARNING!
• Activate power liftgate only when
vehicle is at a standstill.
• Always pay utmost attention when
opening and closing the tailgate. If
for any reason the protection system
might fail to respond, it could cause
injury to anyone within the
operating area.
• After the closing command, always
make sure that power liftgate is
completely closed.
CAUTION!
• Under extreme weather conditions,
liftgate seal could freeze and
compromise power liftgate
automatic opening and closing. • Before opening power liftgate, make
sure that no objects or snow are set
on liftgate or might jam or prevent
its opening.
Hands Free Power Liftgate Release
and Closing
This mode is
controlled by the “Passive
Entry” system (see paragraph “Passive
Entry System” in this section), which
automatically releases and closes the
power liftgate when you place your
foot in the area under the rear
bumper.
The system will only operate if the
system acknowledges the presence of
the key fob RKE transmitter within 3.3
ft (1 m) of the power liftgate.
The range of the sensors that detect
your foot movement extends along
and underneath the central portion of
the rear bumper.
To activate the power liftgate, stand
behind the vehicle, near the liftgate,
and move your foot under the bumper
as if to kick something. Do not place
your foot too close to the bumper or
touch the underbody.
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Hood Operation Opening Two latches must be released to open
the hood.
• 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 push the
safety catch as indicated by the
arrow. The safety catch is located in
the center of the hood.
• Lift the hood completely: this
operation is facilitated by two gas
struts keeping the hood in the fully
open position.
With the ignition switch in RUN
position, the red symbol
will display
on the instrument cluster with the
message indicating that the hood is
open.
Closing Lower the hood, and then gently drop
it. This should secure the inclusion of
both latches.
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
liftgate are open. Therefore, in these
conditions, take great care to avoid
moving the transmission shift lever
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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.
• Advanced front air bags for driver
and passenger.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABIC) for the driver and
passengers seated next to a window.
• Supplemental seat-mounted side air
bags.
• An energy-absorbing steering
column and steering wheel.
• Front seat belts incorporate dual
pretensioners that may enhance
occupant protection by managing
the energy created during an
impact.
• All seat belt systems (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
and then adjusting the belt to the
desired length to restrain a child seat
or secure a large item in a seat. Please pay close attention to the
information in this section. It tells you
how to use your restraint system
properly, to keep you and your
passengers as safe as possible.
If you are carrying children too small
for adult-sized seat belts, the seat
belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can
be used to hold infant and child
restraint systems. For more
information on LATCH, refer to
“Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)” in this section.
WARNING!
To help provide maximum protection,
you are advised to keep the seatback
in the most upright position possible
and the seat belt close to your chest
and pelvis. If the seat belt is loose, in
the event of an accident you could
move too far forward and could be
injured. Travelling with the seatback
too far reclined could also be
dangerous: even if the seat belts are
fastened, they may not work
correctly. In fact, the belt itself may
not be close enough to your body
and, if it is in front of you, it could
cause neck wounds or other injuries in
an accident. Additionally, in an accident, the lower section of the belt
could press against the upper part of
your stomach rather than the pelvic
area, causing serious internal injuries.
NOTE:
The
advanced air bags
have a multi
stage inflator. This allows the air bag
to have different stages of inflation
based on the severity and type of
collision.
Here are some simple steps you can
take to minimize the risk of harm
from a deploying air bag:
• Children 12 years old and under
should always ride buckled up in a
rear seat.
WARNING!
Infants in rear facing child restraints
should never ride in the front seat of
a vehicle with a passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag. An air bag deployment
can cause severe or fatal injury to
infants in that position.
Do not use child seats or child booster
cushions/backrests in the front
passenger seat. Occupants in the front
passenger seat must never sit on the
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edge of the seat, leaning toward the
dashboard or otherwise sit out of
position. The occupants’ back must be
as upright as comfort allows, and
must rest against the seatback with
the seat belt properly fastened. Feet
must be on the floor (i.e. not on the
dashboard, seat or out of the
window).
Children that are not big enough to
wear
the vehicle seat belt properly (see
“Child Restraints System” in this
section) should be secured in the rear
seat in child restraints seats or
belt-positioning booster seats. Older
children who do not use child
restraints seats or belt-positioning
booster seats should ride properly
buckled up in the rear seat. Never
allow children to slide the shoulder
belt behind them or under their arm.
The safest place for a child that has
outgrown the child safety seat is in the
rear seat using the standard seat belt
in combination with a suitable booster
seat if needed so the seat belt is
properly located on the child.
You should read the instructions
provided with your child restraint
system to make sure that you are using
it properly. • All occupants should always wear
their lap and shoulder belts properly.
• The driver and front passenger seats
should be moved back as far as
possible to allow the Advanced
Front Air Bags room to inflate.
• Do not lean against the door or
window. Your vehicle has
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABIC) and Supplemental
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB),
and if deployment occurs, the SABIC
and SAB air bags 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 an Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could
lead to more severe injuries in a
collision. The air bags work with
your seat belt to restrain you
properly. In some collisions, the air
bags won’t deploy at all. Always
wear your seat belt even though you
have air bags. • In a collision, you and your
passengers can suffer much greater
injuries if you are not properly
buckled up. You can strike the
interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown
out of the vehicle. Always be sure
you and others in your vehicle are
buckled up properly.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Occupants, including the driver,
should always wear their seat belts
whether or not an air bag is also
provided at their seating position to
minimize the risk of severe injury or
death in the event of a crash.
• 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 are
thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts
reduce the possibility of ejection and
the risk of injury caused by striking the
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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 in
the 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.
• 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.
• 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 plate
into the buckle until you hear a
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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 them
to 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 seat 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 snugly.
• 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.
• Position the lap belt so that it is snug
and
lies low across
your hips, below
your abdomen. 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
plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug
belt reduces the risk of sliding under
the belt in an accident.
WARNING!
• A lap belt worn too high can
increase the risk of internal injury in
an accident. The belt forces won't
impact on the strong hip and pelvic
bones, but across your abdomen.
Always wear the lap belt as low as
possible and keep it comfortable.
• A twisted belt will not protect you
properly. In a collision, it could even
cut into you. Be sure the belt is
straight. If you can't straighten a
belt in your vehicle, take it to a
Service Center immediately.
• Do not use devices (clips, fastenings
etc.) that prevent the seat belts from
laying close to the occupants bodies. • Never carry children on a passenger’s
lap.
• Position the shoulder belt on your
chest
so that it
is comfortable and
not resting on your neck. The
retractor will withdraw any slack in
the belt.
• To release the belt, push the red
button on the buckle. The belt will
automatically retract to its stowed
position. If necessary, guide the seat
belt with your hand while it is
rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could break in an
accident and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the belt system
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify the
system. Seat belt/retractor assemblies
must be replaced by an Authorized
Maserati Dealer after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent
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Three-Point Seat Belt Height
Adjustment
WARNING!
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly
could make your injuries in a
collision much worse. You might
suffer internal injuries, or you could
even slide out of the seat belt.
Follow these instructions to wear
your seat belt safely and to keep
your passengers safe, too.
• Position the shoulder belt across the
shoulder and chest with minimal, if
any slack so that it is comfortable
and not resting on your neck. The
retractor will withdraw any slack in
the shoulder belt.
• Misadjustment of the seat belt could
reduce the effectiveness of the
safety belt in a crash.
• Always make all seat belt height
adjustments when the vehicle is
stationary.
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height
adjuster
for the driver and front
passenger seating positions.
Adjust the guide so that the shoulder
portion of the belt is on the shoulder
and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting,
the neck.
Push downward the upper part of the
indicated slider above the shoulder
belt guide to release the anchorage,
then move the belt slider up or down
to the fixed position that fits you best.
WARNING!
After the adjustment, always check
that the slider to which the oscillating
ring is fixed, is locked into one of the
positions provided. With the handgrip
released, push again downward to
allow the anchoring device to click
into place, in the event that it has not
been released in one of the positions
provided.
When you release the anchorage try
to
move the belt
slider up and down to make sure that it is locked in
position.
Three-Point Seat Belt
Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to
untwist a twisted three point belt.
• Position the latch plate as close as
possible to the anchor point.
• At about 0.5 to 1 ft (15 to 30 cm)
above the latch plate, grasp and
twist the belt 180 degrees to create
a fold that begins immediately
above the latch plate.
• Slide the latch plate upward over the
folded belt. The folded belt must
enter the slot at the top of the latch
plate.
• Continue to slide the latch plate up
until it clears the folded belt.
Passengers Seat Belts All passengers seat belts are equipped
with Automatic Locking Retractors
(ALR) and can be used to secure a
child restraint system. For additional
information, see “Installing Child
Restraint Systems using the Vehicle
Seat Belt equipped with ALR” under
“Child Restraint Systems” in this
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