light MASERATI QUATTROPORTE 2019 User Guide

• If the light switch is in the “0” (OFF)
mode all switch backlights and the
front seats lighting will turn off.
• If the light switch is in the
position and the ignition switch
is in OFF position, the front low
intensity LEDs of the external
headlight and rear position light
guide LED will turn on and will turn
off automatically after 8 minutes to
preserve the battery charge.
• If the light switch is in
position
and the ignition switch is in RUN
position, no lighting feature will be
available.
• If the light switch is in
position
(Low beam mode) the front
domelight LED (if enabled), the
switches backlighting, the
instrument cluster’s display, the night
front seats lighting will turn on. The
front domelight LED and the night
lighting of the front seats will light
up with the intensity set by the
right-hand regulator. If the regulator
is in "0" (OFF) position, the night
lighting will turn off.
• If the light switch is turned in
“AUTO” position (on/off AUTO
mode) and the ignition is switched in
RUN position, as in “low beam
mode” all lights turn on either in “DAY” or “NIGHT” mode according
to the twilight sensor. In “DAY”
mode the switches backlighting will
be at 100% intensity, in “NIGHT”
mode they will be as set by the left
dimmer control switch.
NOTE:
In “DAY” mode, the switches are not
backlit, except the windows and
steering switches.
Light Dimmer Controls The light dimmer controls are part of
the headlight switch and are
positioned beside the switcher itself
(see “Lights” in section
"Understanding the Vehicle" for
further information).Unlock the Vehicle with
Key fob The RKE system allows you to unlock
the doors and the fuel filler door,
open the trunk and turn the approach
and courtesy lights on from a distance
up to approximately 33 ft (10 m). The
key fob RKE transmitter does not need
to be pointed at the vehicle to
activate the system. See “Illuminated
Entry/Exit” in this section for further
information.
NOTE:
Driving at speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h)
and above disables the system from
responding to all key fobs RKE
transmitter buttons.Before Starting
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Unlock the Doors, Fuel Filler
Door and Trunk Press and release the unlock button
on the key fob RKE transmitter once
to unlock the driver's door or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors,
the fuel filler door and the power
trunk lid. The turn signal lights will
flash for the unlock signal recognition.
The illuminated entry/exit system will
also turn on. See “Passive Entry
System” in this section for further
information.
Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with
Remote Key 1 st
Press
This feature allows you to program the
system to unlock either the driver's
door or all doors, the fuel filler door
and the trunk lid, by the first press of
the unlock button
on the key fob
RKE transmitter. To change the current
setting, see “MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
Lock/Unlock Doors Flash Lights
This feature will cause the flash of the
turn signal lights when the doors are
locked or unlocked with the key fob
RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, see “MTC+ Settings” in section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
Turn Headlights On with Remote key
This feature activates the headlights
for up to 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the key fob RKE
transmitter. The duration can be set as
desired. To change the current setting,
see “MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
Locking Doors Sound Alarm This feature will cause the alarm to
activate when the doors are locked
with the key fob RKE transmitter. This
feature can be enabled or disabled. To
change the current setting, see “MTC+
Settings” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”.
Unlatch the Trunk Lid Press the button on the key fob
RKE transmitter two times within five
seconds to unlatch and fully open the
power trunk lid.
See chapters “Passive Entry System”
and “Power Trunk Lid Operation” in
this section for further information.Requiring and Setting
Additional Key fobs Provide your Authorized Maserati
Dealer the following when ordering
additional key fob RKE transmitters:
• all key fobs RKE transmitters in your
possession;
• a personal ID;
• the identification and registration
documents proving ownership of the
vehicle.
Setting new key fobs or re-setting the
original ones can only be performed at
an Authorized Maserati Dealer .
NOTE:
Codes of any key fob RKE transmitters
that are not present when the new
setting procedure is done will be
deleted from the memory to prevent
lost or stolen key fobs transmitters
being used to disarm the electronic
alarm system.Before Starting
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Remote Start System This system enables the key fob RKE
transmitter to start the engine
conveniently from outside the vehicle
while still maintaining security. The
system has a range of approximately
300 ft (91 m). Obstructions between
the vehicle and the key fob may
reduce this range.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate
from a normal distance, check for
these conditions:
• A weak battery in the RKE
transmitter. The expected life of the
battery is a minimum of three years.
• Closeness to a radio transmitter such
as a radio station tower, airport
transmitter, and some mobile or CB
radio.
• Obstructions between the vehicle
and the Key Fob. How to use Remote Start All of the following conditions must
be met before the engine will remote
start:
• System not disabled from previous
remote start event.
• Vehicle theft alarm not active.
• Doors closed.
• Hood closed.
• Trunk lid closed.
• Hazard lights switched off.
• Brake pedal not pressed.
• Battery at an acceptable charge
level.
• The shift lever is in P (Park) position.
• The vehicle transmission is in
automatic mode.
• The remote start has not been
activated yet two consecutive times.
If EPB (Electric Parking Brake) is not
selected, at key-off in some conditions
the remote start system may not allow
engine to start. We suggest to set
“Auto Apply On” function through
the switch on the right-side of the
steering wheel (refer to “Instrument
Cluster” in section “Dashboard
Instrument and Controls”). WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a
closed garage or confined area.
Exhaust gas contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which is odorless
and colorless
• Keep key fobs RKE transmitter away
from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could
cause serious injury or death.
Engine Remote Start Abort
Message on Instrument Cluster The following messages will display on
the instrument cluster if the vehicle
fails to remote start or exits remote
start prematurely:
• “Remote Start Canceled Door
Open”.
• “Remote Start Canceled Trunk
Open”.
• “Remote Start Canceled Fuel Low”.
• “Remote Start Canceled Time
Expired”.
• “Remote Start Disabled Start Vehicle
to Reset”.Before Starting
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The message on the instrument cluster
stays active as long as the ignition
switch is in RUN position.
To enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the button on the
key fob RKE transmitter twice within
five seconds. The vehicle doors will
lock, position lights will flash and the
horn will ring twice (if this function is
set using the MTC+ System, refer to
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”). Then, the engine will start
and the vehicle will remain in the
“Remote Start” mode for a 15-minute
cycle.
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 known 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
NOTE:
• In
case of an engine fault or low fuel
level, the vehicle will start and then
shut down in 10 seconds.
• The position lights will turn on and
remain lighted up during “Remote
Start” mode.
• For security reasons, power window
and power sunroof operation are
disabled when the vehicle is in the
“Remote Start” mode.
• The engine can be started two
consecutive times (two 15-minute
cycles) with the key fob RKE
transmitter. However, the ignition
must be cycled to the RUN position before you can repeat the start
sequence for a third cycle.
To exit Remote Start Mode
without Driving the Vehicle Press and release the button one
time or allow the engine to run for the
entire 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the
system will disable the one time press
of the button
for two seconds after
receiving a valid “Remote Start”
request.
To exit Remote Start Mode and
Drive the Vehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle,
press and release the button
on the
key fob RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the vehicle security
alarm. Then, prior to the end of the
15-minute cycle, press and release the
START/STOP button.
NOTE:
The message “Remote Start Active
Push Start Button” will display in the
instrument cluster until you push the
START/STOP button.Before Starting
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Passive Entry System The “Passive Entry” system is an
enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) system. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock
the vehicle’s door(s) without having to
press the key fob RKE transmitter lock
or unlock buttons.
NOTE:
• “Passive Entry” may be programmed
to on/off; see “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
• If wearing gloves, or if it has been
raining on the “Passive Entry” door
handle, the unlock sensitivity can be
affected, resulting in a slower
response time.
• Access to the vehicle using “Passive
Entry” system may not work properly
in case of interference caused by
external sources such as metal
objects, mobile phones, overhead
power lines, antennas, etc. In these
cases, use the buttons of the key fob
RKE transmitter to open and close
the vehicle or the emergency key,
inserting it into the driver side door
lock.
• The “Passive Entry” system does not
lock and unlock the doors directly and immediately but with a slight
delay (about 2 seconds).
Unlock Door from the Driver
Side With a valid key fob RKE transmitter
within 3.3 ft (1 m) of the driver's door
handle, grip the driver’s door outside
handle to unlock the door
automatically. The interior door panel
lock knob will rise when the door is
unlocked. NOTE:
If “1st Press of Key Fob Unlocks” is
selected, all doors will unlock when
you grip the front driver’s door handle.
To select between “Driver Door” and
“All Doors”, see “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
Unlock Door from the
Passenger Side With a valid key fob RKE transmitter
within 3.3 ft (1 m) of the passenger
door handle, grip the front passenger
outside door handle to unlock all four
doors automatically.
The interior door panel lock knob will
rise when the door is unlocked.Before Starting
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• there is a valid key fob RKE
transmitter outside the vehicle and
within 3.3 ft (1 m) of either “Passive
Entry” door handle;
• fifteen attempts are made to lock
the doors using the door panel
switch and/or the RH button
(on
the right lower part of the trunk lid)
and then close the doors. If the key fob RKE transmitter is inside
the passenger compartment and one
of the doors locked only to the first
detent of lock pawl (hence it is not
fully closed), when the vehicle lock
function with alarm system for trunk
lid and doors is being activated by
means of RH button
at the bottom
of the trunk lid, said function will be
activated all the same.
In this condition, any attempt to duly
close the door that is partially open
will cancel vehicle lock and alarm
system arming thus leaving vehicle
unlocked.
Since when the doors are locked, the
"Passive Entry" system waits for about
16 seconds before verifying if a key
fob RKE transmitter is present inside
the vehicle.
Release the Lid and Enter the
Trunk With the key fob within 3.3 ft (1 m) of
the trunk lid, press the button located
between the license plate lights, the
power trunk lid will automatically
open until it has reached its maximum
height; if the same button is not
pressed again to stop it (for more
information, see chapter “Power Trunk
Lid Operation” in this section). If the vehicle had already been
unlocked through key fob or “Passive
Entry”, the presence of the key fob is
not required; simply use the button
located between the license plate
lights to open the power trunk lid
automatically.
Manual Door Lock from
Outside With one of the vehicle’s key fobs RKE
transmitters within 3.3 ft (1 m) of the
driver or passenger front door handles,
press the external door handle button
to lock all four doors.
NOTE:
• After pressing the outside door
handle button, you must wait two
seconds before you can lock or
unlock the doors using this door
handle. By pulling the external door
handle, you can check if the car
remains locked, without “Passive
Entry” system reacting and unlocking
the doors.
• The “Passive Entry” system will not
operate if the key fob RKE
transmitter battery is dead.
• If power trunk lid has been left open,
it will stay open when you press the
button on door external handle, andOptional equipmentBefore Starting
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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 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
to minimize the buffeting.Before Starting
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C. Sunshade fully rolled down (DOWN
position) and Window completely
open (DOWN position)
• Pulling the control to 1 or 2 detent:
the window closes partially or
completely and the sunshade
remains rolled.
• Pressing the control to 1 or 2 detent:
no action (NOP).
Teaching Cycle
After battery disconnection, the
following teaching cycle is required to
store the limit positions the sunshades.
Use the controls on the rear doors to
move the sunshades.
• With glass closed, lift rear sunshade
control on driver side for a few
seconds. It is not necessary that the
sunshade reaches its upper limit.
• Reverse the sunshade movement by
pressing the control downwards.
Once the lower limit is reached, press
and hold the control for at least 10
seconds. This action allows setting
the control unit in initialisation
status.
• Release the movement command.
• Within maximum 15 seconds:
• Press once the control downwards
(first or second detent). In this way
the control unit stores the lower limit position. During this
operation a slight click of the
sunshade motor that switches to
mechanical lock condition can be
heard.
• Lift the control and hold it up until
the sunshade completes its
upstroke and reaches the car body
pillar, fully home. Once the upper
limit stop is reached, the sunshade
will move downwards for approx.
2-3 millimetres and the control unit
will store this height as the upper
limit. Now the teaching of the
driver side rear sunshade is
complete.
• Repeat the same operations for the
passenger side rear sunshade to
complete the teaching procedure.Rear Window Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is
located on the climate control panel.
See “Air Conditioning Controls” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
Power Sunshade (if equipped) Your vehicle can be equipped on
request with a power sunshade that
will reduce the amount of sunlight
that will enter through the rear
window.
The sunshade is rolled in and stored
inside the cover behind the rear seats;
when activated, it rolls out upwards.
The power sunshade can be operated
using the MTC+ System.
• Touch the “Controls” soft-key.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the “Rear
Sunshade” soft-key to raise the
power sunshade.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the “Rear
Sunshade” soft-key a second time to
lower the sunshade.Before Starting
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Power Trunk Lid Operation The power trunk lid can be opened
from inside the vehicle by pressing the
button on the front dome console.
This command will fully open the
power trunk lid. Pressing this button in
sequence, if the power trunk lid stops
in intermediate position, it resumes his
opening movement.
NOTE:
The shift lever must be in P (Park)
before the button can operate.
The power trunk lid can be fully
opened from outside the vehicle by
pressing the
button on the key fob
with RKE transmitter twice within five
seconds or by using the external
button located on the lower side of
the trunk lid ledge, between the
license plate lights, when the vehicle has been unlocked using the key fob
or the “Passive Entry” system.
When the button
on the key fob is
pressed twice within five seconds, the
direction indicators flash twice to
indicate the opening or closing of the
power trunk lid, if the light flashing
function at closing is activated on
MTC+ (for more information, see the
chapter "MTC+ Settings" in section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
With the ignition switch in RUN
position, the red symbol
will display
on the instrument cluster. If the vehicle
is in motion, in addition to the symbol
will also appear a message
indicating that the power trunk lid is
open. Once the power trunk lid is
closed the symbol or the symbol and
message will disappear from the
display.
With the ignition device in the OFF
position, only the power trunk lid
open symbol will display until closure.
See “Passive Entry System” in this
section for more information on
power trunk lid operation with the
“Passive Entry” feature.Before Starting
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Automatic Opening and
Closing Movement of the
Power Trunk Lid Automatic opening and closing
movement of the power trunk lid is
driven by electric actuators and a
motorized latch ensuring lid locking
upon closing.
The
button on key fob and button
on dome console not only allows user
to completely open the power trunk
lid, but also to stop it at any
intermediate position by pressing the
button again whenever you wish to
stop and resume the opening process.
In addition to these commands, it is
possible open and close the power
trunk lid, or stop its movement, by
simply moving your foot under the
rear bumper, as specified in the
paragraph “Hands Free Power Trunk
Release and Closing”. In this latter
case, the power trunk lid will be
opened and closed only if the “Passive
Entry” system acknowledges the
presence of the key fob RKE
transmitter within 3.3 ft (1 m) of the
power trunk lid.
Power trunk lid uses the button
in-between the license plate lights,
indicated in figure, to activate the
opening once the car has been unlocked by the key fob or by the
“Passive Entry” function.
By pressing this button when the
power trunk lid is closed, you can
open it completely, or by pressing the
button again stop the opening
process, or by pressing the button
again invert the movement and close
it completely.
When the power trunk lid is open, to
move it there are two buttons
positioned on its right lower part as
indicated in figure. When the power trunk lid is
completely open if you press and
release the LH button
, the power
trunk lid will be completely closed
unless it is stopped;
• if instead the power trunk lid is in an
intermediate position and you press
and release the LH button
during
the closing or opening stroke, it will
be stopped;
• if instead the power trunk lid is
stopped in an intermediate position
and you press and release the LH
button
, it will reverse its previous
movement and it will be completely
opened or closed unless it is stopped
again.
In any case, when you press the LH
button
, the doors will not be
locked and the alarm system will not
be armed.Before Starting
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