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Maserati Quattroporte (2014 year). Manual in english - page 1

Introduction

Symbols

Coolant expansion

Battery - jack

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reservoir

Refer to the owner manual.

There are specific colored plates on or

Do not open cap with

near some of the components on your

engine warm.

Maserati designed to attract user’s

attention. Important warnings

Coil - headlights

Warning Symbols

concerning all specific devices that the

High voltage.

Engine - Engine Oil Filler

user must consider, are reported on

Cap

the internal lid cover central label (see

Belts and pulleys

Engine oil. We recommend

“Vehicle Identification Data” in this

Moving parts, keep body

using an oil with the

section).

and clothing clear.

characteristics indicated in

All symbols reported on the plate and

Air-conditioning lines

chapter “Refillings” in

inside the vehicle, as well as the

High pressure gas, do not

Section 8.

component for which the symbols

open.

Hydraulic steering reservoir

stand, are summarized in the

Power steering fluid. Do

following list. These symbols are

Symbols of Prohibitions and

not exceed max. level. We

divided into categories according to

Compulsory Measures

recommend using a liquid

their meaning.

with the characteristics

Battery

Danger Symbols

indicated in chapter

Keep away from flames.

“Refillings” in Section 8.

Battery

Brake fluid reservoir

Corrosive liquid.

Battery

Brake fluid type DOT 4. Do

Keep out of children’s

not exceed max. level. We

Battery

reach.

recommend using a fluid

Explosion.

Heat guards - belts -

with the characteristics

pulleys - fans

indicated in chapter

Blower

Do not touch.

“Refillings” in Section 8.

May start automatically

Battery

even with engine off.

Wear eye protection.

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Introduction

Vehicle Identification Data

Labels

1

Overview label with cautions and

Vehicle Identification Number

warning notes

The vehicle's identification number

The centrally attached label placed

(VIN) is punched on the foot platform,

inside the engine lid cover displays

in front of the passenger front seat.

cautions, warnings, and symbols.

For further information refer to

“Symbols” in this section.

NOTE:

When ordering spare parts or making

inquiries, always note the vehicle

identification number.

To read the number, lift the mat and

slide the guard.

The VIN Number is also visible from

the outside through the windshield on

the front left corner of the dashboard.

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Introduction

Passenger Air bag Labels

Vehicle Emission Control Information

Tire and Loading Information Label

Label

The labels are applied on the external

This paper label is applied on the

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side of passenger's sun visor and

This label applied on the lower right

driver's side rear door pillar.

behind it, on the dome.

side of the engine compartment lid

shows the Vehicle Emission Control

Information (VECI).

NOTE:

Vehicle Homologation Label

For further informations see “Tire

This label applied on the driver's side

Safety Information” in section 5.

Paint Identification Label

rear door pillar attests the compliance

with safety standards.

This label is applied onto the trunk lid.

Fuel Warning Label

The label is applied inside the fuel

filler door.

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Keys

Keyless Ignition Device

This device allows the driver to

This vehicle is equipped with a Remote

operate the ignition switch with the

Keyless Entry transmitter and a Keyless

push of a button, as long as the

Ignition Node, to enter, start and

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter

protect the vehicle.

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is inside the vehicle.

In case the ignition switch does not

change by pushing the button, the

RKE transmitter (key fob) may have a

low or discharged battery. If this occurs

it is necessary to replace the battery in

order to operate the ignition switch

(see “Requiring and Setting Additional

The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has

Key fobs” in this section).

three operating setups indicated on

the outer ring. Pressing and releasing

the middle button, allows the driver to

switch from one setup to the next

without starting the engine, the

“switched on” indication will turn

amber.

The engine will start by pushing the

center button START/STOP with the

brake pedal pressed and the device set

in any of the three operating setups.

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It is possible to operate the ignition

You can keep the emergency when

Shift Ignition Device to OFF

device using the key fob RKE

using valet parking.

Alert

transmitter with discharged battery by

To remove the emergency key:

Opening the driver's door to exit the

pressing the nose side (side opposite

• hold the mechanical latch on the

vehicle when the ignition device is set

of the emergency key) of the key fob

back of the key fob sideways;

in ACC or RUN (engine not running), a

on the START/STOP button.

2

• simultaneously remove the

beep will remind you to cycle the

Key fob

emergency key by sliding laterally

ignition to OFF.

towards the end of the remote

The audio sound is followed by a

This vehicle is provided with two

control.

dedicated message displayed on the

programmed key fobs.

instrument cluster.

The key fob contains a Remote Keyless

With the MTC System, the power

Entry (RKE) transmitter and an

window switches, radio, power

emergency key that is inserted in to

sunroof, and power outlets will

the remote.

remain active for up to 10 minutes

The emergency key allows you to

after the ignition switch is cycled to

open the vehicle by inserting into the

the OFF position. Opening either front

lock of the opening handle on the

door will cancel this feature, it is

driver's door, in case the battery of the

possible to set the timing of this

vehicle or the key fob go dead.

feature.

NOTE:

NOTE:

You can insert either side of the

Refer to “MTC Settings” in Section 4

emergency key into the lock cylinder.

for further information.

WARNING!

• When leaving the vehicle, always

remove the key fob and lock your

vehicle.

(Continued)

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(Continued)

If the light remains on after the bulb

Sentry Key^® Immobilizer

• Never leave children alone in a

check, it indicates that there is a

vehicle, or with access to an

System

problem with the electronics: this

unlocked vehicle.

condition will result in the engine

The Sentry Key^® Immobilizer System

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle

being shut off after two seconds.

prevents unauthorized vehicle

unattended is dangerous for a

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on

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operation by disabling the engine. The

number of reasons. A child or others

during normal vehicle operation

system does not need to be armed or

could be seriously or fatally injured.

(engine running for longer than 10

activated. Operation is automatic,

Children should be warned not to

seconds), an electronic fault is

regardless of whether the vehicle is

touch the parking brake switch,

detected. Should this occur, contact an

locked or unlocked.

brake pedal or the shift lever,

Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as

The system uses a key fob with Remote

causing the vehicle to roll away.

possible for assistance.

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, an

• Do not leave the key fob in or near

ignition switch and a RF (Radio

the vehicle, and do not leave the

Frequency) receiver to prevent

CAUTION!

ignition switch in the ACC or RUN

unauthorized vehicle operation.

The Sentry Key^® Immobilizer system is

mode. A child could operate power

Therefore, only key fobs expressly

not compatible with some remote

windows, other controls, or move

programmed can be used to start and

starting systems that can be installed

the vehicle.

operate the vehicle.

in after-market.

After placing the ignition in the RUN

• Do not leave children or animals

position, the Vehicle Security Light (see

Use of remote starting systems may

inside parked vehicles in hot

picture) will light up for a three second

result in vehicle starting problems and

weather. Interior heat build-up may

bulb check.

loss of security protection.

cause serious injury or death.

All key fobs provided with the new

• An unlocked car is an invitation to

vehicle have been updated with the

thieves. Always remove the key fob

vehicle electronics and are therefore

from vehicle, cycle the ignition

able to guarantee correct functioning

switch to OFF and lock all doors

and protection.

when leaving the vehicle

unattended.

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Vehicle Security Alarm

Arming the System

Follow these steps to arm the vehicle

The vehicle security alarm monitors the

security alarm.

vehicle doors and trunk lid for

unauthorized entry and the

• Make sure the vehicle ignition switch

START/STOP button for unauthorized

is OFF.

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operations.

• Perform one of the following

The system also includes a dual

methods to lock the vehicle:

function anti-intrusion sensor and

• Press the

lock button on the

vehicle anti-lift sensor. The

interior power door lock switch

anti-intrusion sensor monitors the

Rearming the System

located on the driver door trim

vehicle interior for motion. The vehicle

panel with the driver and/or

anti-lift sensor monitors the vehicle for

If something triggers the security

passenger door open.

any lifting or tilting actions (tow away,

alarm, and no quick action is taken to

tire removal, ferry transport, etc). A

disarm it, the vehicle security alarm

siren with battery backup which senses

will turn off the beeper after 29

interruptions of power and

seconds, and turn off all of the visual

communications is also included.

signals after 31 more seconds; the

While the vehicle security alarm is

vehicle security alarm will then rearm

enabled, interior door locks switches,

itself.

trunk lid and fuel filler door release

are disabled. If something triggers the

alarm, the vehicle security alarm will

provide the following audible and

visible signals: intermittent buzzer,

park lights and/or turn signals and the

vehicle security light on the dashboard

will flash.

This light will fast flash for

approximately 15 seconds, when the

vehicle security alarm is being armed,

and will then flash slowly until the

vehicle is disarmed.

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To disarm the System

Use any of the following steps to

disarm the vehicle security alarm.

• Press the

button on key fob RKE

transmitter.

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• Grasp the Passive Entry unlock door

handle (see “Passive Entry System” in

this section for further information).

• Press the START/STOP button so as

• Press the button on the exterior

• If any door is open, close it.

to release the OFF position.

Passive Entry door handle having a

In any of these situations, if one or

NOTE:

valid key fob RKE transmitter in

more windows are open, will remain

When the vehicle security alarm is

the same exterior zone (see

open. To close the windows press

armed, the interior power door lock

“Passive Entry System” in this

again the

lock button and hold it

switch will not allow unlocking of the

section for further information).

until their closure.

doors.

Each time the vehicle security alarm is

armed, the anti-intrusion and anti-lift

The vehicle security alarm is designed

sensors actively monitor the vehicle.

to protect your vehicle; however, you

When arming the security alarm, it is

can create conditions where the

possible to disable these sensors by

system will give you a false alarm. If

pressing the

button on the remote

one of the previously described

control three times within 5 seconds

arming sequences has occurred, the

from the moment the system has been

vehicle security alarm will arm

armed (meanwhile the security alarm

regardless of whether you are in the

telltale flashes rapidly).

vehicle or not. If you remain in the

vehicle and open a door, the alarm

• Press the

lock button on the key

will activate. If this occurs, disarm the

fob RKE transmitter.

vehicle security alarm.

If the vehicle security alarm is armed

and the battery becomes

disconnected, the vehicle security

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alarm will remain armed when the

Illuminated Entry/Exit

battery is reconnected; the exterior

lights will flash, the buzzer will

Lights will turn on and off when you

activate. If this occurs, disarm the

enter/exit the vehicle and operate the

vehicle security alarm.

buttons on the key fob RKE

transmitter and/or on the Passive Entry

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Using the Panic Alarm

system as follows:

To turn the panic alarm feature on or

• If the lock command is enabled by

off, press and hold the

button on

pressing the specific

button on the

the key fob RKE transmitter for at least

key fob RKE transmitter or by the

one second and release. When the

Passive Entry system, the

Tamper Alert

panic alarm is on, the headlights will

“illuminated entry” mode will

If something has triggered the vehicle

turn on, the park lights will flash, the

activate. Courtesy & dimmable

security alarm in your absence, the

horn will pulse on and off, and the

internal lighting, night front seats

horn will sound three times when you

courtesy & dimmable lights will turn

lighting, and approach lighting will

disarm the vehicle security alarm.

on.

stay on for 27 seconds.

Check the vehicle for tampering.

The panic alarm will remain activated

for three minutes unless you turn it off

by either:

• pressing the

button a second

time;

• or drive the vehicle at a speed of

5 mph (8 km/h) or faster.

In both situations the panic alarm will

immediately turn off.

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• If the lock command of the car is

enabled by pressing the specific

button on the key fob RKE

transmitter or by the Passive Entry

system, when the key fob RKE

transmitter is moved out of range,

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all the lights will turn off within 3

seconds, if they were previously on.

• If the trunk lid command is enabled

by the specific

button on the key

fob RKE transmitter or by the Passive

Entry system, when pressing the

trunk lid external button in between

the license plate lights, the inner

trunk light will turn on and will stay

on for 10 minutes before turning off.

Light will immediately turn off when

closing the lid.

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• If the

button is pressed on the

key fob RKE transmitter, the

headlights, park lights and the

courtesy & dimmable lights will turn

on. Refer to “Using the Panic Alarm”

in this section for further

information.

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Vehicle Lighting with

Vehicle Headlight Switch

• If the headlight switch is in the “0”

(OFF) mode all switch backlights and

Open/Closed Doors

Function

the front seat lighting will turn off.

• If one or more doors are open, the

Vehicle lighting can be operated from

• If the headlight switch is in the

central light, front/rear domelights

the key fob RKE transmitter, the

position (Park mode) and the

(main and spot light), the instrument

Passive Entry system and from the

ignition switch is in OFF or ACC

2

panel, the MTC display and the night

headlight switch on the left side of

position, only the front low intensity

front seats lighting and the ignition

the dashboard (refer to “Lights” in

LEDs of the external headlight will

switch backlight will turn on and

section 3 for further information).

turn on.

remain lit for 27 seconds.

• If the headlight switch is in

• If the doors are closed, all lights will

position (Park mode) and the

turn off (within 3 seconds) with the

ignition switch is in RUN position, no

exception of the console display and

lighting feature will be available.

the ignition switch backlight, which

will turn off after 27 seconds.

• If the headlight switch is in

position (Low beam mode) the

front domelight LED (if enabled), the

switch backlights, the instrument

panel’s display and 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 to "0" (OFF) position, the night

lighting will turn off.

• If the headlight is switched to

“AUTO” position (on/off AUTO

mode) and the ignition is switched

to RUN position, as in “low beam

mode”, all lights turn on either in

“DAY” or “NIGHT” mode according

to the twilight sensor. In “DAY”

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mode the switch backlights will be at

Unlock Power Doors and

Unlock the Doors and Fuel Filler

100% intensity, in “NIGHT” mode

Door

Trunk Lid with Key fob

they will be as set by the left dimmer

Press and release the unlock button

control switch.

The RKE system allows you to lock or

on the key fob RKE transmitter once

unlock the doors and the fuel filler

NOTE:

to unlock the driver's door or twice

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door, open the trunk, turn the

within five seconds to unlock all doors

In “DAY” mode, the switches are not

approach and courtesy lights on from

and the fuel filler door. The turn signal

backlit, except the windows and

a distance up to approximately 33 ft

lights will flash for the unlock signal

steering switches.

(10 m). The key fob RKE transmitter

recognition. The illuminated entry/exit

does not need to be pointed at the

system will also turn on. See “Passive

Light Dimmer Controls

vehicle to activate the system. See

Entry System” in this section for

The light dimmer controls are part of

“Illuminated Entry/Exit” in this section

further information.

the headlight switch and are

for further information.

Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with

positioned beside the switch itself (see

Remote Key 1^st Press

“Lights” in section 3 for further

information).

This feature allows you to program the

system to unlock either the driver's

door or all doors and the fuel filler

door by the first press of the unlock

button

on the key fob RKE

transmitter. To change the current

setting, see “MTC Settings” in section

4.

Lock/Unlock Doors Flash Lights

NOTE:

This feature will cause a flash of the

Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and

turn signal lights when the doors are

above disables the system from

locked or unlocked with the key fob

responding to all key fobs RKE

RKE transmitter. This feature can be

transmitter buttons.

turned on or off. To change the

current setting, see “MTC Settings” in

section 4.

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Key fob Battery Replacement

• Separate the two lateral covers from

• Separate both parts of the remote

the remote control case.

control case.

NOTE:

A low charge level of the key fob

battery will be indicated on the

2

instrument cluster display.

The recommended replacement

battery type is: CR2032.

To replace the battery proceed as

follows:

• Remove the emergency key as

indicated in “Keys” chapter of the

• Remove the card with PCB (Printed

current section.

Circuit Board).

• Loosen the lateral screw that

connects the two side covers with a

small screwdriver.

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• Remove the battery from its seat and

certain fluids contained in vehicles

Radio Frequency RKE

replace with a new recommended

and certain products of component

Transmitter - General

type of battery.

wear contain or emit chemicals

Information

known to the State of California to

This device complies with Part 15 of

cause cancer, and birth defects or

the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry

other reproductive harm.

2

Canada.

The current device feature is subject to

NOTE:

following conditions:

Avoid touching the new battery with

• This device may not cause harmful

your fingers. Skin oils may cause

interference.

battery deterioration. If you touch a

battery, clean with alcohol.

• This device must accept any

interference received, including

• Match the + sign on the battery to

interference that may cause

the + sign on the inside of the

undesired operation.

battery clip, located on the back

If your key fob RKE transmitter fails to

ENVIRONMENTAL!

cover.

operate from a normal distance, check

Batteries contain dangerous materials

• Replace the printed circuit board by

for these two conditions:

that could harm the environment.

using the indicated pin for the

• A weak battery in the key fob RKE

Please dispose of them according to

sealing of the two covers.

transmitter. The expected life of the

local regulations or at the Authorized

• Assemble the key fob case and

battery in normal use is a minimum

Maserati Dealer.

reassemble the two lateral covers: a

of three years.

click will indicate successful sealing.

• Closeness to a radio transmitter such

• Combine the disassembled parts

as a radio station tower, airport

WARNING!

with clamping screw and reassemble

transmitter, and some mobile or CB

CALIFORNIA proposition 65.

the emergency key.

radios.

Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the state of California to

cause cancer, and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. In addition,

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To enter Remote Start Mode

• The park lamps will turn on and

To exit Remote Start Mode and

remain lit during “Remote Start”

Drive the Vehicle

NOTE:

mode.

Before the end of 15 minute cycle,

On the remote control of vehicles with

• For security reasons, power window

press and release the button

on the

this feature, the

button is

and power sunroof operation (if

key fob RKE transmitter to unlock the

replaced by the remote start button

equipped) are disabled when the

2

doors and disarm the vehicle security

vehicle is in the “Remote Start”

alarm. Then, prior to the end of the 15

mode.

minute cycle, press and release the

Press and release the button

on the

• The engine can be started two

START/STOP button.

key fob RKE transmitter twice within

consecutive times (two 15-minute

five seconds. The vehicle doors will

NOTE:

cycles) with the key fob RKE

lock, parking lights will flash and the

transmitter. However, the ignition

The message “Push Start Button” will

horn will ring twice (if set). Then, the

must be cycled to the RUN position

display in the instrument cluster until

engine will start and the vehicle will

before you can repeat the start

you push the START/STOP button.

remain in the “Remote Start” mode

sequence for a third cycle.

for a 15-minute cycle.

Auto-On Comfort with Remote

To exit Remote Start Mode

Start

without Driving the Vehicle

The driver's heated and ventilated

Press and release the button

one

seat and the heated steering wheel (if

time or allow the engine to run for

equipped) can be programmed to

the entire 15 minute cycle.

come on during a remote start. Refer

to “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start”

NOTE:

function in chapter “MTC Setting”,

To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the

section 4, for further information.

system will disable the one time press

of the button

for two seconds after

NOTE:

receiving a valid “Remote Start”

• In case of an engine fault or low fuel

request.

level, the vehicle will start and then

shut down in 10 seconds.

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Doors Locking

Doors Manual Lock

Therefore, make sure the key fob RKE

transmitter is not inside the vehicle

To lock each door, push the door lock

before closing the door.

knob on each door trim panel

downward.

Power Doors Locking/

WARNING!

• For personal security and safety in

Unlocking

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the event of an accident, or robbery

A power door lock switch

and a

lock the vehicle doors before you

power door unlock switch

are

drive as well as when parking and

positioned on the front door trim

leaving the vehicle unattended.

panel. Use this switches to lock or

• When leaving the vehicle, always

unlock the doors.

remove the key fob RKE transmitter

and lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a

vehicle, or with access to an

unlocked vehicle.

To unlock the front doors, pull the

inside door handle to the first detent.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle

unattended is dangerous for a

number of reasons. A child or others

could be seriously or fatally injured.

Children should be warned not to

touch the parking brake trigger,

brake pedal or the shift lever.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near

the vehicle, and do not leave

ignition switch in the ACC or RUN

mode. A child could operate power

windows, other controls, or start the

To unlock the rear doors, pull the door

engine and the vehicle.

lock knob on the door trim panel

upward.

If the door lock knob is down when

you shut the door, the door will lock.

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If the vehicle has been locked from

Automatic Door Unlock on Exit

Child-Protection Door Lock

inside with the above figured

The doors will unlock automatically on

System - Rear Doors

switches, the fuel filler flap remains

vehicles with power door locks if:

To provide a safer environment for

unlocked.

• The automatic unlock doors on exit

small children sitting in the rear seats,

The doors can also be locked and

feature is enabled.

the rear doors are equipped with a

unlocked with the Passive Entry

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• The transmission is in gear and the

child-protection door lock system.

system. For further information, see

“Passive Entry System” in this section.

vehicle speed is 0 mph (km/h).

Engage or Disengage the

If you press the power door lock

• The transmission is in N (Neutral) or

Child-Protection Door Lock

switch while the ignition switch is in

P (Park).

• Open the rear door.

the ACC or RUN position, and any

• The driver door is open.

• Insert the tip of the emergency key

front door is open, the power locks

• The doors were not previously

into the lock and rotate to the lock

will not operate. This prevents you

unlocked.

or

unlock position.

from accidentally locking the key fob

• The vehicle speed is 0 mph (km/h).

• Repeat the first two steps on the

RKE transmitter in the vehicle.

opposite rear door.

Cycling the ignition to the OFF

Set Automatic Door Unlock on Exit

position or closing the door will allow

To change the current setting, see

the locks of the doors and fuel filler

“MTC Settings” in section 4.

door to operate. If a door is open with

NOTE:

the key fob RKE transmitter inside the

cabin and the ignition is in the ACC or

Use the automatic unlock doors on

RUN position, a beep will draw the

exit feature in accordance with local

driver’s attention.

regulations.

Automatic Locking Doors

The auto door lock feature default

condition is disabled. When enabled,

the door locks will lock automatically

when the vehicle's speed exceeds

15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock

feature can be enabled or disabled by

an Authorized Maserati Dealer only

which can also service the vehicle.

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Passive Entry System

Unlock Door from the Driver

Side

WARNING!

The Passive Entry system is an

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in

enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote

With a valid key fob RKE transmitter

a collision. Remember that the rear

Keyless Entry (RKE) system. This

within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's door

doors can only be opened from the

feature allows you to lock and unlock

handle, grip the driver’s door outside

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outside when the child-protection

the vehicle’s door(s) without having to

handle to unlock the door

locks are engaged (locked).

press the key fob RKE transmitter lock

automatically. The interior door panel

lock knob will rise when the door is

or unlock buttons. The Passive Entry

unlocked.

NOTE:

system upon request can also be

extended to the external opening

For emergency exit from the rear seats

handles of the rear doors.

when the child-protection door lock

system is engaged, manually raise the

NOTE:

door lock knob to the unlocked

• Passive Entry may be programmed to

position, roll down the window, and

on/off; see “MTC Settings” in section

open the door using the outside door

4 for further information.

handle.

• 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.

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NOTE:

NOTE:

and the key fob RKE transmitter will

be locked in the vehicle).

If “Unlock All Doors 1^st Press” is

All doors will unlock when you grip

programmed all doors will unlock

the front passenger door handle

NOTE:

when you grip the front driver’s door

regardless of the driver’s door unlock

The vehicle unlocks the doors under

handle. To select between “Unlock

preference setting (“Unlock Driver

any of the following conditions:

Driver Door 1^st Press” and “Unlock All

Door 1^st Press” or “Unlock All Doors

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Doors 1^st Press”, see “MTC Settings” in

1^st Press”).

• the doors are manually locked using

section 4.

the door lock knob positioned on

the door panel;

Preventing Inadvertent Locking

Unlock Door from the

of the Key fob RKE Transmitter

Passenger Side

inside the Vehicle

With a valid key fob RKE transmitter

To minimize the possibility of

within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger

unintentionally locking a key fob RKE

door handle, grip the front passenger

transmitter inside your vehicle, the

outside door handle to unlock all four

Passive Entry system is equipped with

doors automatically.

an automatic door unlock feature

The interior door panel lock knob will

which will function if the ignition

rise when the door is unlocked.

switch is in the OFF position.

If one of the vehicle doors is open and

• there is a valid key fob RKE

the door panel switch

is used to

transmitter inside the vehicle;

lock the vehicle, once all open doors

have been closed the system checks

• there is a not valid key fob RKE

the inside and outside of the vehicle

transmitter outside the vehicle.

for any valid key fobs RKE transmitter.

If one of the vehicle's key fobs RKE

NOTE:

transmitter is detected inside the

The vehicle will not unlock the doors

vehicle, and no other valid key fobs

under any of the following conditions:

RKE transmitter are detected outside

• the doors are locked using the key

the vehicle, the Passive Entry system

fob RKE transmitter;

automatically unlocks all vehicle doors

(Continued)

and chirps the horn three times (on

the third attempt ALL doors will lock

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(Continued)

Manual Door Lock from

• the doors are locked using the

Outside

button on the Passive Entry front

door handles;

With one of the vehicle’s key fobs RKE

transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the

driver or passenger front door handles,

2

press the outside 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 outside door

• there is a valid key fob RKE

handle, you can check if the car

transmitter outside the vehicle and

remains locked, without Passive Entry

within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive

system reacting and unlocking the

Entry front door handle;

doors.

• three attempts are made to lock the

• The Passive Entry system will not

doors using the door panel switch

operate if the key fob RKE

and then close the doors.

transmitter battery is dead.

NOTE:

If you inadvertently leave your

To enter the Trunk

vehicle's key fob RKE transmitter in the

With a valid key fob RKE transmitter

trunk and try to close the lid it will

within 3 ft (1 m) of the trunk lid, press

automatically unlatch, unless another

the button on the lid between the

one of the vehicle’s key fob RKE

license plate lights. The light inside the

transmitters is outside the vehicle and

trunk will turn on and will stay lit for

within 3 ft (1 m) of the trunk lid.

10 minutes. The light will immediately

turn off if you lock the trunk lid before

10 minutes.

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The vehicle doors can also be locked

Power Windows

by using the key fob RKE transmitter

lock button

or the lock button

The window controls on the driver's

located on the vehicle’s inner door

door panel governs all the door

panel.

windows.

2

There are single window controls on

each passenger door trim panel, which

operate the corresponding window.

The window controls will operate only

when the ignition switch is in the ACC

or RUN position.

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Reset Auto-Up/Down

NOTE:

To enable the controls previously

described, press the window lockout

If the sunroof was open, it will close

Should the auto-up/down feature stop

button again (setting it in the up

completely when performing the

working, the window probably needs

position).

above indicated “Closing” procedure.

to be reset.

However, if it was closed, when

To reset auto-up/down, pull the

Wind Buffeting

performing the “Opening” procedure

2

window switch up to close the

Wind buffeting can be described as

it will still remain closed (refer to

window completely and push the

the perception of pressure or a

“Power Sunroof with Sunshade” in

window switch down to open the

helicopter-type sound. Your vehicle

Section 3 for further information).

window completely.

may exhibit wind buffeting with the

Open and Close the Windows

windows down, or the sunroof in

Rear Window and Sunshade

open or partially open positions. This

with RKE Transmitter and

Lockout Button

is a normal occurrence and can be

Ignition Off

The window lockout button on the

minimized. If the buffeting occurs

When the ignition switch in is OFF

driver's door trim panel allows to

with the rear windows open, open the

position, windows can be opened or

disable the window control on the

front and rear windows together to

closed by pressing the buttons on the

rear passenger doors and the rear

minimize the buffeting. If the

RKE transmitter.

window sunshade control at the rear

buffeting occurs with the sunroof

Opening:

of the central console, by pressing the

open, then adjust the sunroof opening

window lockout button (setting it in

to minimize the buffeting.

• press the

button and release it;

the down position).

• press a second time the

button

and keep it pressed until complete

opening of the window.

Closing:

• press the

button and release it;

• press a second time the

button

and keep it pressed until complete

closure of the window.

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sunshade and the door panel, during

Power Sunshades on the

lowering.

Rear Door Windows

NOTE:

CAUTION!

• On vehicles provided with power

2

Before activating the sunshade, make

sunshades on the rear windows, the

sure that no objects can interfere with

window switches also operate the

its travel.

sunshades.

• The rear window lock button also

The following images and the

operates the rear power sunshades.

subsequent text show the possible

• Window and sunshade controls only

starting positions (A, B, C and UP,

operate if the ignition switch is in

DOWN) and function of the window

ACC or RUN position.

and the sunshade, to be independently

activated by pressing or lifting the

Operation of the rear windows and

control switch

to the first (1) or

related sunshades is done by pressing

second (2) detent.

or pulling the window switch and

depends on the position of the

windows prior to the command

operation.

As described for the opening and

Operations

closing functions of the power

windows (see chapter “Power

Windows” in this section), the window

WARNING!

switch has two functioning modes:

Rear seat passengers must be careful

press and release the switch to the first

when operating the sunshades, since

detent to partially move the window;

there is the risk of being pinched

press and release the switch to the

between the top of the sunshade and

second detent to move the window all

the headlining, during raising, and

the way up or down.

between the top edge of the

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A. Sunshade fully unrolled (UP

1.2

Pressing the control again to 1

2.1

Pressing the control to 2 detent:

position) and Window closed (UP

detent: the window open

the sunshade rolls down

position)

partially until the control is

completely while the window

• Pulling the control up to 1 or 2

released and the sunshade stay

stay closed.

detent: no action (NOP).

down (pressing the control to 2

2.2

Pressing the control again to 2

detent: the window opens

detent: the window opens

2

1.1

Pressing the control to 1 detent:

completely).

the sunshade rolls down

completely.

completely and the window

stay closed.

B. Sunshade fully rolled down (DOWN

position) and Window closed (UP

position)

• Pulling the control up to 1 or 2

detent: the sunshade unrolls

completely and the window stay

closed.

• Pressing the control to 1 or 2 detent:

the window opens partially or

completely and the sunshade

remains rolled.

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).

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• Within 15 seconds, press the “Rear

seats. This button can be operated by

Rear Window

Sunshade” soft-key to raise the

the rear passengers.

power sunshade.

Rear Window Defroster

• Press the button to raise the

• Within 15 seconds, press the “Rear

sunshade.

The rear window defroster button is

Sunshade” soft-key a second time to

located on the climate control panel.

• Press the button a second time to

2

lower the sunshade.

See “Air Conditioning Controls” in

lower the sunshade.

section 4.

Power Rear Sunshade (optional

on V6 Engine model)

A power sunshade reduces the amount

of sunlight entering through the rear

window.

The sunshade is rolled up and stored

inside a cover located behind the rear

seats. When this is activated, it rolls

out upwards.

If the sunshade is the raised position

The power sunshade is operated using

and the gear lever is positioned in R

the MTC system.

(Reverse), the sunshade will

automatically lower.

• Press the “Controls” soft-key.

When the gear lever is shifted out of R

(Reverse) the sunshade will

automatically return to the fully raised

position after approximately five

seconds.

The trigger button of the rear

sunshade is positioned at the rear of

the central console, or for vehicles

“Comfort Luxury” rear seats

equipped with the “Comfort Luxury”

rear seats, is located on the rear

central console between the two rear

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NOTE:

to keep the RKE transmitter within 3

Trunk Compartment

ft (1 m) from the trunk lid, with

The rear sunshade controls, power

Operation

“Passive Entry” function enabled or

windows switches together with the

disabled from the MTC menu.

sunshades on the rear windows, can

The trunk lid can be opened from

be locked by pressing the lockout

inside the vehicle by pressing the

• When the car is locked

, to open

button indicated on the driver side

release button on the door trim panel.

the trunk lid:

2

door panel.

• if the “Passive Entry” function has

NOTE:

been enabled from the MTC menu,

The shift lever must be in P (Park)

it is necessary to keep the RKE

before the button can operate.

transmitter within 3 ft (1 m) from

the trunk lid;

• if the “Passive Entry” function has

been disabled from the MTC

menu, the trunk lid does not open

even with the RKE within 3 ft (1 m)

from the trunk lid.

The trunk lid can be released from

outside the vehicle by pressing the

button on the key fob with RKE

transmitter twice within five seconds

or by using the external release

button located on the lower side of

the trunk ledge, between the license

plate lights under the following

conditions:

• When the car is unlocked

, to

open the trunk lid it is not necessary

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With the ignition device in the OFF

Jump-Start Procedure” in section 6).

position, the trunk open symbol and

Thus it is possible to normally open the

message will display until closure.

trunk lid by using the RKE remote

control. Have the vehicle checked by

an Authorized Maserati Dealer center

2

in order to solve the failure.

To close the trunk lid use the handle as

indicated beside the closing

mechanism.

See “Passive Entry System” in this

section for more information on trunk

operation with the Passive Entry

feature.

Trunk Lid Emergency Release

If accessing the trunk from the rear

seats, operate the emergency release

lever (see the chapter "Trunk Safety"

in this section) in order to lower the

rear seat backrest (see "Cargo Area" in

With the ignition switch in RUN

section 3). If the power release control

position, the red symbol

will

operated by pressing the button on

display on the instrument panel with

the door trim panel fails, which may

the message indicating that the trunk

occur when the battery is low on

is open. Once the trunk is closed both

voltage, it is possible to temporarily

symbol and message will disappear

power the system by using the battery

from the display.

remote poles located inside the engine

compartment (see “Auxiliary

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Trunk Safety

Engine Lid Operation

Opening

Two latches must be released to open

WARNING!

the lid.

Do not allow children to have access

2

to the trunk. Always close the trunk

• From inside the vehicle, pull the

lid when your vehicle is unattended.

engine lid release lever located

Once in the trunk, young children may

under the left lower side of the

not be able to escape. If trapped in

dashboard.

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 built

into 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

• Move to the outside and stand in

phosphorescent handle attached to

front of the vehicle front grille.

the trunk latching mechanism.

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• Slightly lift the engine lid and push

Closing

Occupant Restraint

the safety catch as indicated by the

Lower the engine lid, and then drop it.

Systems

arrow. The safety catch is located in

This should secure the inclusion of

the center of the lid.

both latches.

Occupant restraint systems are some of

the most important safety features in

2

your vehicle:

CAUTION!

• Three-point seat belts (also called lap

To prevent possible damage, do not

and shoulder belts) for the driver and

slam the engine lid to close it.

all passengers.

• Advanced front air bags for driver

and passenger.

WARNING!

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable

• Be sure the engine lid is fully latched

Curtains (SABIC) for the driver and

before driving away. If the lid is not

passengers seated next to a window.

• Lift the engine lid completely: this

fully latched, it could open when the

• Supplemental seat-mounted side air

operation is facilitated by two gas

vehicle is in motion and block your

bags.

struts keeping the lid in the fully

vision. Failure to follow this warning

• An energy-absorbing steering

open position.

could result in serious injury or

column and steering wheel.

With the ignition switch in RUN

death.

position, the red symbol

will

• Front and rear outer seat belts

• Gear shifting is always active and

incorporate pretensioners that may

display on the instrument panel with

may be performed even when one

enhance occupant protection by

the message indicating that the engine

or more doors, the engine or the

managing the energy created during

lid is open.

trunk lids are open. Therefore, in

an impact.

these conditions, take great care to

• All seat belt systems (except the

avoid moving the gearshift lever and

driver’s) include Automatic Locking

so accidentally engage gears.

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. Items

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(Continued)

enough to fit, insert the latch plate

ride too high on your body, possibly

• Be sure all passengers are in a seat

into the buckle until you hear a

causing internal injuries. Always

and using a seat belt properly.

“click.”

latch your belt into the

• Wearing your belt improperly could

corresponding buckle.

make your injuries in an accident

• A belt that is too loose will not

much worse. You might suffer

protect you properly. In a sudden

2

internal injuries, or you could even

stop, you could move too far

slide out of part of the belt. Follow

forward, increasing the possibility of

these instructions to wear your seat

injury. Wear your seat belt

belt properly and to keep your

comfortably.

passengers safe, too.

• A belt that is worn under your arm

• Two people should never be belted

is dangerous. Your body could strike

into a single seat belt. People belted

the inside surfaces of the vehicle in

together can crash into one another

an accident, increasing head and

in an accident, hurting one another

neck injury. A belt worn under the

severely. Never use a lap/shoulder

arm can also cause internal injuries.

WARNING!

belt for more than one person.

• The seat belts height must be

• Remember that, in the event of an

• The lower part must adhere to the

adjusted only with the vehicle

accident, the rear seat passengers

pelvis rather than the abdomen of

stationary.

not wearing the seat belts are not

the occupant. To fasten the lap belt

• Do not bring sharp edges in contact

only subject to personal injuries but

pull the diagonal portion of the

with a seat belt. This could reduce

also represent a serious danger for

shoulder belt up slightly. To loosen

their initial strength and cause them

the front seat occupants.

the lap belt if too tight, tilt the latch

to tear in the event of a crash.

plate and pull on the lap belt. A

Three-Point Seat Belts Use Instructions

• If a seat belt has been brought in

snug belt reduces the risk of sliding

contact with a sharp edge, or has

under the belt in an accident.

• Enter the vehicle and close the door.

been used to pin something to it,

Sit back and adjust the seat.

have it immediately replaced by our

• The seat belt latch plate is above

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

WARNING!

your seat on the external side.

• A belt that is latched into the wrong

• A lap belt worn too high can

• Hold the latch plate and pull the belt

buckle will not protect you properly.

increase the risk of internal injury in

across you, make the belt go around

The lap portion of the belt could

your body and when the belt is long

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(Continued)

Push the indicated button above the

an accident. Always wear the lap

shoulder belt guide to release the

belt as low as possible and keep it

WARNING!

anchorage, then move the belt slider

comfortable.

A frayed or torn belt could break in an

up or down to the position that fits

• A twisted belt will not protect you

accident and leave you with no

you best.

protection. Inspect the belt system

2

properly. In a collision, it could even

periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or

cut into you. Be sure the belt is

loose parts. Damaged parts must be

straight. If you can't straighten a

WARNING!

replaced immediately.

belt in your vehicle, take it to an

After the adjustment, always check

Do not disassemble or modify the

Authorized Maserati Dealer

that the slider to which the oscillating

system. Seat belt/retractor assemblies

immediately.

ring is fixed, is locked into one of the

must be replaced by the Authorized

• Do not use devices (clips, fastenings

positions provided. With the handgrip

Maserati Dealer after an accident if

etc.) that prevent the seat belts from

released, push again downward to

they have been damaged (bent

laying close to the occupants bodies.

allow the anchoring device to click

retractor, torn belt, etc.).

into place, in the event that it has not

• Do not carry children on a

been released in one of the positions

passenger’s lap using only one seat

Three-Point Seat Belt Height

provided.

belt for protecting both.

Adjustment

• Position the shoulder belt on your

chest so that it is comfortable and

WARNING!

not resting on your neck. The

The seat belts height must only be

retractor will withdraw any slack in

adjusted when the vehicle is

the belt.

stationary.

• To release the belt, push the red

button on the buckle. The belt will

The vehicle has a shoulder belt height

automatically retract to its stowed

adjuster for the driver and right front

position. If necessary, guide the seat

passenger seating positions.

belt with your hand while it is

Adjust the guide so the shoulder

rewinding, to prevent it from

portion of the belt is on the shoulder

When you release the anchorage try to

twisting.

and not falling off of it. The belt

move the belt slider up and down to

should be close to, but not contacting,

make sure that it is locked in position.

the neck.

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Automatic Locking Mode Unsetting

shortening of the metal cable and

curling of its protective sheath.

Unbuckle the three point seat belt and

WARNING!

allow it to retract completely to

It is strictly forbidden to remove or

disengage the automatic locking mode

tamper with the pretensioner

and activate the vehicle emergency

components. Any service intervention

2

locking mode.

must be carried out only by qualified

and authorized personnel. Always

contact an Authorized Maserati

WARNING!

Dealer.

• The belt and retractor assembly must

be checked by the Authorized

Maserati Dealer and must be

CAUTION!

replaced if the Automatic Locking

Pretensioners work for all size

Operations which lead to impacts,

Retractor (ALR) feature or any other

occupant restraint systems, including

vibrations or localized heating (over

seat belt function is not working

the child restraint systems.

212°F/100°C for a maximum of 6 hours

properly.

NOTE:

max.) in the area around the

• Failure to replace the belt and

pretensioners may damage or deploy

To obtain the highest degree of

retractor assembly could increase the

them erroneously. These devices are

protection from the action of the

risk of injury in collisions.

not affected by vibrations caused by

pretensioning device, wear the seat

uneven road surfaces or low obstacles.

belt tight to the chest and pelvis.

Seat Belt Pretensioners

Contact an Authorized Maserati

Pretensioners are triggered by the

Dealer for any intervention that may

The car is equipped with front and

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). A

be required.

rear outer seat belt pretensioners, that

pretensioner may be used only once.

reduce slack in the belts in the event

Pretensioners do not require any

of a severe frontal impact. This

maintenance or lubrication: any

guarantees the perfect adherence of

changes to its original conditions will

the seat belts to the occupants bodies

invalidate its efficiency. If, due to

before the restraining action begins.

unusual natural events (floods, sea

This car is also equipped with a second

storms, etc.), the device has been

pretensioner in the front kick plate

affected by water and mud, it must be

area. Its activation is signalled by the

replaced.

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Enhanced Seat Belt Use

and message remains illuminated

protect the fetus is to protect the

until the respective seat belts are

mother.

Reminder System (BeltAlert^®)

fastened.

Pregnant women must position the

BeltAlert^® is a feature intended to

If the opened front door on the driver or

lower part of the belt below the belly

remind the driver and front passenger

passenger side is closed and the occupant

so that it passes over the pelvis and

to fasten their seat belts. The feature

presence sensor detects a status change

under the abdomen (see figure).

2

activates whenever the ignition is on.

from occupant not present to occupant

If the driver or front seat passenger is

present the system will repeat the

unbelted, the seat belt reminder light

warning sequence. The driver should

and message will turn on and

instruct all other occupants to fasten

remain on until both front seat belts

their seat belts.

are fastened.

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.

The front passenger seat BeltAlert^® is

When a safety belt is worn properly, it is

not active when the front passenger

more likely that the baby will not be hurt

seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert^® may be

in a crash. For pregnant women, as for

triggered when a pet or heavy object

anyone, the key to making safety belts

is placed on the front passenger seat.

effective is wearing them properly.

It is recommended to restrain pets in

the rear seat, in pet harnesses or pet

The BeltAlert^® warning sequence

carriers that are secured by seat belts,

begins after the vehicle speed is over

and properly stow cargo.

WARNING!

5 mph (8 km/h) for more than 19

Pregnant women should observe the

seconds, by blinking the seat belt

Seat Belts and Pregnant

above indications, as well as local

reminder light

and message and by

Women

regulation concerning the use of seat

sounding an intermittent chime.

Once the sequence starts, it will

Seat belts should be worn by pregnant

belts. In addition, pregnant women

continue for the entire duration or

women: the risk of injury in the event

should consult a doctor with regards

until the respective seat belts are

of an accident is greatly reduced for

to the vehicle operation and seat belt

fastened. After the sequence

them and the unborn child if they are

usage.

completes, the seat belt reminder light

wearing a seat belt. The best way to

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The advanced front air bags have a

NOTE:

Supplemental Restraint

multistage inflator design. This allows

After any accident, the vehicle should

System (SRS) - Air bags

the air bag to have different rates of

be taken to an Authorized Maserati

inflation based on the severity and

This vehicle has advanced front air

Dealer immediately.

type of collision.

bags for both the driver and front

2

passenger as a supplement to the seat

This vehicle is equipped with driver

Air Bag System Components

and front passenger seat track position

belt restraint systems.

sensors that may adjust the inflation

Your vehicle may be equipped with the

The driver's advanced front air bag is

level of the advanced front air bags

following air bag system components:

mounted in the center of the steering

based upon seat position.

wheel in the area shown in the

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC);

This vehicle is also equipped with a

picture. On this area is embossed the

• Air bag warning light on the

front passenger seat belt buckle sensor

word “SRS AIRBAG” for easier

instrument cluster;

that detects whether the front

recognition.

• Steering wheel and column;

passenger seat belt is fastened. The

The passenger's advanced front air bag

seat belt buckle sensor may adjust the

• Instrument cluster;

is mounted in the dashboard, above

inflation rate of the advanced front air

• Driver advanced front air bag;

the glove compartment in the area

shown in the picture.

bag.

• Passenger advanced front air bag;

This vehicle is equipped with

• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air

NOTE:

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable

Bags (SAB);

These air bags are certified to

Curtains (SABIC) to protect the heads

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable

regulations for advanced air bags.

of front and rear outer occupants. The

Curtains (SABIC);

SABIC air bags are located above the

• Front and side impact sensors;

side windows and their covers are also

labeled “AIR bag”.

• Front and rear outer seat belt

This vehicle is also equipped with

pretensioners;

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air

•

Seat belt buckle switch and seat

Bags (SAB) for driver and passenger

track position sensors;

pelvis-chest-shoulder protection during

• Pyrotechnical charge to cut power

a side impact. The Supplemental

from the battery; it is located on the

Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are

positive battery terminal.

mounted on front seats and are

located in the outboard side of the

front seats.

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Supplemental Seat-Mounted

Each air bag features inflated

Deployment of the air bag in an

chambers placed adjacent to the head

Side Air Bags (SAB)

accident could cause fatal injuries to

of each outboard occupant that

the infant regardless of the severity

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air

reduce the potential for side-impact

of the collision.

Bags (SAB) protect the pelvis, chest

head injuries. The SABIC deploy

and shoulder area of the occupants in

2

downward, covering both windows on

the event of a side impact of

the impact side.

medium/high severity. The SAB is

marked with an “AIRBAG” label sewn

into the outboard side of the front

WARNING!

seats.

• Side air bags also need room to

inflate. Do not rest your head, arms

or elbows on the door, windows or

the area in which the window bag is

located to avoid possible injury

during air bag inflation. Sit upright

in the center of the seat.

• Do not cover the front seatbacks

with seat covers or anything that

may adversely affect or impair the

performance of the air bag. Do not

When the air bag deploys, it opens the

use accessory seat covers or place

seam between the front and side of

objects between you and the side air

the seat's trim cover. Each air bag

bags; the performance could be

deploys independently.

adversely affected and/or objects

could cause serious injury.

Supplemental Side Air Bag

Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)

• Do not add roof racks that require

permanent attachments (bolts or

SABIC air bags are designed to protect

screws) for installation on the

the head of front and rear occupants

vehicle roof. Do not drill into the

in the event of a side impact, thanks to

roof of the vehicle for any reason.

the wide cushion inflation surface.

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not an indication of a system

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air

malfunction.

Bag (SAB) Inflator Units

• Ignoring the air bag warning light

The ORC unit determines if a side

and message in your instrument

collision requires the side air bags to

cluster could mean you won't have

inflate, based on the severity and type

2

the air bags to protect you in a

of collision. Based on the severity and

collision. If the light does not come

type of collision, the side air bag

on as a bulb check when the ignition

inflator on the crash side of the vehicle

is first turned on, stays on after you

may be triggered, releasing a quantity

start the engine, or if it comes on as

of nontoxic gas.

The air bag warning light monitors the

you drive, have an Authorized

The inflating SAB exits through the

internal circuits and interconnecting

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seat seam into the space between the

wiring associated with air bag system

system immediately.

occupant and the door. The side air

electrical components.

bag moves at a very high speed and

Front Air Bag Inflator Units

with such a high force that it could

injure you if you are not seated

When the ORC detects a collision

properly, or if items are positioned in

WARNING!

requiring the advanced front air bags,

the area where the side air bag

• If the ignition switch is in RUN

it signals the inflator units. A large

inflates. This especially applies to

position, the engine is off and the

quantity of nontoxic gas is generated

children.

vehicle is in complete stop, the air

to inflate the advanced front air bags.

bags can be deployed in case of

The steering wheel hub trim cover and

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable

collision. For this reason, children

the upper right side of the dashboard

Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units

must never occupy the front seat in

separate and fold out of the way as

During collisions where the impact is

a rearward facing seat even if the car

the air bags inflate to their full size.

confined to a particular area of the

is not moving. Deployment of the air

The air bags then quickly deflate while

side of the vehicle, the ORC may

bag following an impact could cause

helping to restrain the driver and front

deploy the SABIC air bags, depending

fatal injuries to the child. Please note

passenger. The advanced front air bag

on the severity and type of collision. In

that when the ignition switch is in

gas is vented through the vent holes in

these events, the ORC will deploy the

the OFF or ACC position or is turned

the sides of the air bag. In this way,

SABIC only on the impact side of the

off, the air bag will not deploy in

the air bags do not interfere with your

vehicle. A quantity of non-toxic gas is

case of collision. Therefore, in these

control of the vehicle.

generated to inflate the side curtain

cases, lack of air bag deployment is

air bag.

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