heating MASERATI QUATTROPORTE 2019 Owners Manual

changes to its original conditions will
invalidate its efficiency. If, due to
unusual natural events (floods, sea
storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and mud, it must be
replaced.
WARNING!
It is strictly forbidden to remove or
tamper with the pretensioner
components. Any service intervention
must be carried out only by qualified
and authorized personnel. Always
contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
CAUTION!
Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localized heating (over
212°F/100°C for a maximum of 6 hours
max.) in the area around the
pretensioners may damage or deploy
them erroneously. These devices are
not affected by vibrations caused by
uneven road surfaces or low obstacles.
Contact the Authorized Maserati
Dealer for any intervention that may
be required. Enhanced Seat Belt Use
Reminder System (BeltAlert ®
)BeltAlert ®
is a feature intended to
remind the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts.
The feature activates with engine
running. If the driver or front seat
passenger is unbelted, the seat belt
reminder light
and the related
message will turn on in the instrument
cluster. Message remains on for 5
seconds.
The BeltAlert ®
warning sequence
begins after the vehicle speed is over
5 mph (8 km/h) for more than 19
seconds, by blinking the seat belt
reminder light
and message and by
sounding an intermittent chime.
Once the sequence starts, it will
continue for the entire duration. After
the sequence completes, the seat belt
reminder light
remains illuminated until the respective seat belts are
fastened and the message remains on
for 5 seconds.
If the opened front door on the driver
or passenger side is closed and the
occupant presence sensor detects a
status change from occupant not
present to occupant present the
system will repeat the warning
sequence.
The driver should instruct all other
occupants to fasten their seat belts.
If a front seat belt is unbuckled while
traveling at speeds greater than
5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert ®
will
provide both audio and visual
notification on the instrument cluster.
The front passenger seat BeltAlert ®
is
not active when the front passenger
seat is not occupied. BeltAlert ®
may
be triggered when an animal or heavy
object is on the front passenger seat.
It is recommended to restrain pets in
the rear seat, in pet harnesses or pet
carriers that are secured by seat belts,
and properly stow cargo.
Seat Belts and Pregnant
Women Seat belts should be worn by pregnant
women: the risk of injury in the event
of an accident is greatly reduced for
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Exhaust Gas WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it
can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid
breathing (CO), follow these safety
tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed
garage or in confined areas any
longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked
vehicle with the engine running,
adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed.
• If you are required to drive with the
trunk open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate
control blowers switch is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.
The best protection against carbon
monoxide
entry into
the passenger
compartment is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system. Whenever detecting a change in the
sound of the exhaust system or
eventual exhaust fumes inside the
vehicle have the Authorized Maserati
Dealer inspect the complete exhaust
system and adjacent body areas for
broken, damaged, deteriorated, or
mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections could
permit exhaust fumes to seep into the
passenger compartment.
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 Vehicle Safety Checks Seat Belts
• Inspect the belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose
parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately.
• Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
• If the belt has been sharply pulled,
for example as the result of an
accident, the safety belt, together
with the anchoring devices, the
anchoring device mounting screws
and the pretensioner must be
completely replaced. Even if the belt
does not present any exterior signs
of wear or damage, it may have lost
its restraining properties.
Air Bag Warning Light
The
light should illuminate and
remain lit for a few seconds bulb
checking when the ignition switch is
pushed in RUN position (see
“Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
— Air Bags” chapter in this section).
• If the light
does not illuminate
while starting, contact the
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
• If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the systemBefore Starting
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Front Seats Heat Function
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the
heated seats to operate.
• Touch the “Climate” softkey on the
lower part of the MTC+ display.
• Starting from the state “OFF”,
indicated below the respective icon,
within 15 seconds touch the driver or
passenger seat soft-key once to select
HI-level heating.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the driver
or passenger seat soft-key a second
time to select LO-level heating. • Within 15 seconds, touch the same
soft-key a third time to shut off the
seat heating.
NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat
will be felt within 2 to 5 minutes.
When the HI-level setting is selected,
the heater will provide a boosted heat
level during the first 4 minutes of
operation.
Then, the heat output will drop to the
normal HI-level.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to
LO-level after a maximum of 60
minutes of continuous operation.
At that time, the display will indicate
the change from HI to LO.
The LO-level setting will turn OFF
automatically after a maximum of
approximately 45 minutes. Front Ventilated Seats (if
equipped) To enhance occupants comfort by high
external temperatures, both the driver
and passenger seats, on request, can
be ventilated.
Small fans are located in the seat
cushion and seatback, they draw air
from the seat surface through fine
perforations in the seat cover to help
keep the driver and front passenger
cooler when the temperature is high.
The seats comfort commands are in
the “Climate” screen of the MTC+.
They are present in the "Climate"
screen even when the A/C is off. See
“Air Conditioning Controls” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and Controls”
for further details.
Front Ventilated Seats Function
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the
ventilated seats to operate.
• Touch the “Climate” softkey on the
lower part of the MTC+ display.
• Starting from the state “OFF”,
indicated below the respective icon,
within 15 seconds touch the driver or
passenger seat soft-key once to select
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• To close it, pull it upwards then push
it back into its seat.
On the front part of the armrest there
are two cupholders (see “Interior
Features” in this section).
Inside the armrest there is a
illuminated glove or document
compartment.
Pressing the opening button and
lifting the cover of the armrest box
you accede a 12 V power outlet and
USB port: a tablet plug may be
installed. • To close the compartment, lower the
cover.
CAUTION!
The armrest is not designed to support
the weight of an adult or a child:
please use it only to store beverages,
small objects or documents. Rear Side Heated Seats
(optional) The side rear seats can be equipped
with heaters both in seat cushion and
seatback.
Rear seats heating can be adjusted by
operating control devices on the panel
located on the rear side of the central
console. The panel also includes
command for the rear window
sunshade (see “Rear Windows” in
section “Before Starting”) and may
include four-zone climate controls (see
“Air Conditioning Controls” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
WARNING!
• Persons with low skin sensitivity
because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical conditions must be
careful when using the seat heater. It
may cause irritation even at low
temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat
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the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated
could cause irritation due to the
increased surface temperature of the
seat.
The buttons on the panel with the
resistance
icon activate the heating on
one or both seats.
• Push the button once to select the
highest heating level. The two LED
beside of the icon will illuminate.
• Push the same button a second time
to select the lowest level. Only the
lower LED remains illuminate.
• Push the same button a third time to
shut the heating elements OFF. The
LED will turn off.
NOTE:
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat
will be felt within two to five
minutes. • The engine must be running for the
heated seats to operate.
By selecting the HI-level setting, the
heater will provide a boosted heat
level during the first four minutes of
operation. Then, the heat output will
drop to the normal HI-level.
By setting the HI-level, the system will
automatically switch to LO-level after
a maximum of 60 minutes of
continuous operation. The LO-level
setting will turn off automatically
after a maximum of approximately 45
minutes.
“Comfort Luxury” Rear
Seats (if equipped) This vehicle can be equipped with two
rear seats endowed with ventilation
and a heating power regulation
system. The seats are equipped with
adjustable head restraint: see the
instructions in the chapter “Head
Restraints” in this section. In this
version, the center rear seat is
occupied by a central console with
several features, a compartment and a
small instrument panel to control rear
seats, four-zones air conditioning (if
equipped) and the sunshade on the
rear window.
A reclining shelf positioned centrally
between both back rests enables to
access power outlets and USB port.
Beside the heating regulation system
designed for a better comfort at high
external temperatures, as described in
the previous paragraph, the rear seats
can be ventilated as well. The seat
cushion and seatback are equipped
with small fans drawing air from the
seat surface through fine perforations
in the seat cover to help keep the
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Seats Setting Devices Rear seat controls operating forward
and backward adjustments are
positioned on both sides of the central
console storage compartment. By
moving the seat forward or backward,
you can change the tilt of the backrest
as well.
The rear passenger sitting on the side
opposite to the driver can move the
front passenger seat by using the rear
command.
CAUTION!
If the seat's movement does not work,
make sure that the corresponding fuse
is not tripped (see chapter “Fuse
Replacement” in section “Maintenance
and Care”).
Instrument Panel on the Rear
Central Console The instrument panel on the rear
central console storage compartment
is divided into two areas:
• The front area with the control
buttons for the rear seats comfort
level and the sunshade on the rear
window (see “Rear Window” in
section “Before Starting”).
• The rear area with the control
buttons for the four-zone air conditioning system (see “Air
Conditioning Controls” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
The buttons labeled with a fan- and a
resistance icon are used for ventilation
and/or heating control on one or on
both seats.
• Push the button once to select the
highest ventilation and/or heating
level. The two LED beside of the icon
will illuminate.
• Push the same button a second time
to select the lowest ventilation
and/or heating level. Only the lower
LED remains illuminate.
• Push the same button a third time to
shut the ventilation and/or heating
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Power Steering Wheel
Adjustment This feature allows you to tilt the
steering column upward or downward
or to lengthen or shorten it in order to
adjust the steering wheel to an
optimized position.
The power tilt/telescoping steering
column/wheel switch is located on the
lower left side of the steering column.
To adjust the tilt of the steering
column/wheel, move the switch up or
down as desired.
To lengthen or shorten the steering
column/wheel, pull the switch toward
you or push the switch away from you
as desired. NOTE:
You can use your key fob with RKE
transmitter or the memory buttons on
the driver's door trim panel to return
the tilt/telescopic steering
column/wheel to programmed
positions. See “Driver Memory Seat”
in this section.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering
column/wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering column/wheel
while driving could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column/wheel is adjusted
before driving your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
Heated Steering Wheel
(optional) The steering wheel contains a heating
element inside the rim that helps
warm driver’s hands by cold weather.
The heated steering wheel has only
one temperature setting. Once turned
on, this function will operate for
approximately 58 to 70 minutes
before automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut
off early or may not turn on when the
steering wheel is already warm.
The heating steering wheel command
is in the “Climate” screen of MTC+.
See “Air Conditioning Controls” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further details.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the
heated steering wheel to operate.
• Touch the “Climate” softkey located
on the lower part of the MTC+
display.
• When the heating function is in the
off state, soft-key is not highlighted.
• Within 15 seconds, touch the heated
steering wheel soft-key to turn on
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Cigarette Lighter Use
Pressing the central button activates
the cigarette lighter. After about 20
seconds the button returns
automatically to the initial position
and stops the heating: now the
cigarette lighter is ready for use.
CAUTION!
After use, always make sure that the
cigarette lighter is switched off.
WARNING!
• The cigarette lighter reaches high
temperatures. Handle it carefully and
do not allow children to use it. • The cigarette lighter may not be
used as a power outlet.
Handholds and Cloth Hooks Handholds are fitted above the doors.
Once grabbed, they will lower until
the block position. When released, a
return spring will bring them back to
the original position.
Rear handholds also include a cloth
hook. Map Pockets Front seats are fitted with map
pockets, on the rear of the seatbacks,
and accessible by rear passengers.
CAUTION!
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in
the mesh pockets.“Comfort Luxury” rear seatsUnderstanding the Vehicle
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reaching the set threshold an acoustic
signal will be heard.
If the warning 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 an Authorized
Maserati Dealer . Check “Engine Overheating” in
section “In an Emergency” for more
information.
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
Under normal conditions, the
warning light illuminates
when the ignition device is
turned to RUN 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
and an acoustic signal that will last 4
minutes. In this case, turn the engine
off immediately and carry out the
necessary checks.
Do not operate the vehicle until the
problem has been corrected. 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 .
Engine Oil Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that the
engine oil is overheated. The
warning light is combined
with the related displayed
message. In this case, drive carefully
until the temperature drops back to
normal level and the light warning
light turns off.
If the problem persists, contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
This warning light and the
related displayed message,
indicate a low engine oil level.
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steering wheel, or through the button
on the central console or through the
relevant soft-key of the MTC+. See
chapter “Automatic Start&Stop
System” of section “Driving” for
further information.
Start&Stop Failure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates
when there is a failure in the
Start&Stop system. Switch the
engine on or off using the
normal procedure with the ignition
device START/STOP and have the
vehicle checked at an Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
Scheduled Maintenance (Service)
Indicator
This indicator illuminates and
a message flashes on the
display for approximately 5
seconds after an acoustic
signal to indicate that the next
scheduled maintenance is due or is
already overdue.
Unless reset, the message will continue
to display each time you cycle the
ignition to the RUN position.
To turn off the message temporarily,
press and release the
button on the
steering wheel. To reset the service
indicator system, please visit an
Authorized Maserati Dealer . ADAS Status Indicators (if equipped)
When you are not viewing the
“Drive Assist” page, the
indicators at the top left-hand
side of the display indicate
status of individual ADAS system or
the combination of them (see
examples).
For further details, refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control -
ACC”, “Lane Keeping Assist -
LKA” and “Highway Assist - HAS” in
section “Driving”.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off
(if equipped)
This warning light informs the
driver that Forward Collision
Warning (FCW) is disabled.
This might occur when front
sensor and/or the ACC/FCW system
sensors are malfunctioning and need
cleaning or servicing and when
ACC/FCW system is not available due
to a system error (for further details,
refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control –
ACC” in section “Driving”). This
warning light will light even when the
activation of another driver assistance
feature or drive mode (such as “
-ESC
OFF”) disables the FCW. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Fault
(if equipped)
This warning light informs that
FCW is in fault state. If this
light occurs together with
other specific messages, take
your vehicle to an Authorized Maserati
Dealer for service. It is nevertheless
possible to drive the vehicle without
using this function (for further details,
refer to “Forward Collision Warning -
FCW” in section “Driving”).
AWD Failure Warning Light (on AWD
version only)
This warning light turns on to
indicate a fault of the AWD
system otherwise a fault or
overheating due to excessive
wheel spin. Contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible,
and avoid using the vehicle in heavy
duty conditions.
Set Passive Speed Limit
This indicator light indicates
the passive speed limit set via
the controls on the RH side of
the steering wheel (for further
details, refer to “TFT Display: Menus
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