Maserati Ghibli (2018 year). Manual in english

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while the vehicle is moving. You could

Adjustable Pedals

Rearview Mirrors

lose control and have an accident.

(if equipped)

Always adjust the pedals position

External Mirrors

while the vehicle is parked.

The adjustable pedals system is

External mirrors can be adjusted

designed to allow greater range of

The following messages will be

electrically and are equipped with

pedals positions enabling driver

displayed if the driver is attempting to

anti-mist resistors operated by the air

comfort with regard to the steering

adjust the pedals when the system is

conditioning system (see “Air

wheel tilt and the seat position.

locked out:

Conditioning Controls” in section

This feature allows the brake and

• “Adjustable Pedals Unavailable

“Dashboard Instruments and

accelerator pedals to move toward or

Controls”).

While Reversing”;

away from the driver’s feet.

The mirrors can be closed electrically

The switch is located on the front side

• or “Adjustable Pedals Unavailable

and will yield in both directions in case

of the driver's seat cushion side shield.

While Cruise Engaged”.

of a collision.

NOTE:

The external mirrors are

electrochromic, which means, they

For vehicles equipped with driver

automatically operate an anti-glare

memory seat, use your key fob (RKE)

function by gradually shading as the

transmitter or the memory buttons on

light hitting the mirrors increases.

the driver's door trim panel to return

The external rear-view electrochromic

the adjustable pedals to programmed

mirrors work in conjunction with the

positions. See “Driver Memory Seat”

internal rear-view electrochromic mirror.

in section “Understanding the

Vehicle” for further information.

NOTE:

• The mirrors can be adjusted

Press the switch downward to move

CAUTION!

electrically only with the ignition

the pedals forward (toward the front

device in ACC and RUN position.

of the vehicle).

Do not place any object under the

adjustable pedals or obstruct their

• When the vehicle is started, the

Lift the switch upward to move the

movements as it may cause damage to

indicator light shown in the picture

pedals rearward (toward the driver).

the pedal controls. Pedal movement may

will momentarily illuminate in both

become limited if there is an obstruction

outside rear-view mirrors to let the

in the adjustable pedal's path.

driver know that the BSA system is

WARNING!

operational. For more details see

Do not adjust the pedals position

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the adjacent lane and get a partial

chapter “Blind Spot Assist” in section

overlap with the visible image on the

“Driving”.

inside rearview mirror.

Power mirror preselected positions can

be reset by operating the Memory

Driver Seat device. Check “Driver

Memory Seat” in this section for

further information.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the

external side convex mirror will look

smaller and farther away than they

The external of the rear-view mirror

really are. Relying too much on your

support is equipped with LEDs,

passenger side convex mirror could

lighting up when the turn signals and

cause you to collide with another

vehicle entry/exit lights are activated.

vehicle or object. Use the inside mirror

When the surround view camera

to judge the size or distance of a

system is installed, at the external

vehicle seen in the external side

bottom side of the rear-view mirror is

convex mirror.

the side view camera (refer to

To adjust a rearview mirror, press

“Surround View Camera System

either the L (left) or R (right) button to

Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse

(optional)” in section “Before

select the mirror that you want to

This feature provides automatic

Starting”).

adjust. The spin button will illuminate

external rearview mirrors positioning,

indicating the rearview mirror is

Mirrors Positioning

allowing the driver to view the ground

activated and can be adjusted.

area behind the front doors. The

The power mirror controls are located

Press the mirror control switch

external mirrors will move slightly

on the driver's door trim panel.

corresponding to the arrow indicating

downward from the current position

The power mirror controls consist of

the direction of the desired

when the shift lever is shifted into

mirror select buttons and a four-way

movement.

reverse. The external mirrors will then

mirror control switch.

For optimal vision orientate the

return to the original position when

outside(s) mirror(s) in order to frame

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the lever is shifted out of the reverse

position. Each memory set of the

CAUTION!

driver's seat (see "Driver Memory

Seat" chapter in section

Never retract or open the mirrors

“Understanding the Vehicle”)

manually: it could damage the power

corresponds to a mirror tilt position in

mechanism.

reverse.

Internal Rearview Mirror

NOTE:

The position of internal rearview

The mirrors tilt in reverse can be

mirror can be manually adjusted, and

turned on and off using the MTC+

Press the switch once and the mirrors

is endowed with an accident-

System, refer to “MTC+ Settings” in

will fold in; press the switch a second

prevention release system operating in

section “Dashboard Instruments and

time to reset the mirrors to the

the event of a collision.

Controls”.

standard position.

Internal rearview mirror is

There is a way to make external

electrochromic: this glare function is

Folding Mirrors

mirrors automatically fold/unfold.

automatically deactivated in reverse to

The switch for the power folding

ensure maximum visibility of obstacles.

• If the function is available, it need to

mirrors is located between the power

be activated by MTC+ (refer to

mirror switches.

“MTC+ Settings” in section

“Dashboard Instruments and

Controls”).

• If the mirrors are automatically

folded after the last lock action,

then they will automatically unfold

when the ignition device is set on

ACC or RUN position.

• If the mirrors were manually folded

by the switch on the driver's door

panel, before a lock action, they will

need to be manually unfolded to

reactivate the automatic function.

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Lights

CAUTION!

Light Switch

To avoid damage to the mirror during

cleaning, never spray any cleaning

The light switch located on the left

solution directly onto the mirror. Apply

side of the dashboard is used for the

the solution onto a clean cloth and

position/DRL lights, headlights, side

wipe the mirror clean.

marker, license plate lights and rear

fog lights operation.

“Mirror Dimmer” Feature

The regulation devices beside the

switch may have a different

The auto-dimming feature can be

Rotate the light switch to the

configuration according to type of

disabled or re-enabled by pressing the

to the

position: the instrument

headlights installed. It can adjust

on/off button on the mirror base.

cluster will display the related telltale.

respectively:

Disabling this feature will increase the

reflectance of the internal mirror,

• the left one: brightness of the

increasing visibility at night.

instrument cluster lights, doors

controls rear lighting, interior and

night lighting (see “Interior Lights”

in this chapter).

• the right one: headlights leveling

(see “Headlights Leveling” in this

chapter) or brightness tuning of

night lighting (see “interior Lights”

in this chapter).

NOTE:

If the headlights or position/DRL lights

are on after the ignition switch is

placed in OFF position, a buzzer will

alert the driver while opening the

driver's door.

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Lighting Up External Lights according to the Position of the Lights Switch and Ignition Device, and according to the

Engine Status and Twilight Sensor Mode

Ignition

Engine

Twilight

Lights Switch Position

Device

Status

Sensor

AUTO

Position

Mode

All lights off.

Position lights (1),

Low beams, position

side marker and

(1), side marker and

OFF

license plate lights on

license plate lights

(3).

on.

All lights off.

Position lights (1),

Low beams, position

side marker and

(1), side marker and

ACC

Off

license plate lights on

(2).

All lights off.

Position lights (1),

Low beams, position

side marker and

(1), side marker and

RUN

Off

license plate lights on

(2).

DRL (1) on.

DRL (1), rear position

Low beams, position

lights, side marker

(1), side marker and

RUN

DAY

and license plate

license plate lights

lights on.

on.

Low beams, position

DRL (1) on.

DRL (1), rear position

Low beams, position

(1), side marker and

lights, side marker

(1), side marker and

RUN

NIGHT

license plate lights

and license plate

license plate lights

on.

lights on.

on.

(1) The lighting system uses the same LED for DRL and front position lights with two different levels of intensity: high for

DRL and low for position lights.

(2) The lights are powered up for 30 minutes to preserve the charge of the battery.

(3) The lights are powered up for 8 minutes to preserve the charge of the battery.

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Headlights On with Wipers

If you turn the headlights off (“0”

engine is running and the light switch

position) before the ignition, they will

is in

or “AUTO” position.

When this feature is active, the

turn off in the normal mode.

If a turn signal is activated, the DRL

headlights will turn on approximately

LED on the same side of the vehicle

10 seconds after activation of the

NOTE:

switches in position light function for

wipers, if the lights switch is placed in

• To activate this feature the lights

the duration of the turn signal

the “AUTO” position. The headlights

must be turned off (“0” position)

activation. Once the turn signal is

will additionally turn off by

within 45 seconds of placing the

deactivated, the DRL LED will light up

deactivation of the wipers if previously

ignition switch in the OFF or ACC

again.

activated with this function.

position.

NOTE:

• Once the delay feature is active, any

additional shifting of the light switch

On Canadian vehicles DRL are always

The headlights with wipers feature

will cancel the feature.

on. On USA vehicles, the DRL lights can

may be turned on and off using the

be turned on and off using the MTC+

MTC+ System, refer to “MTC+

• The headlight delay time is

System, see “MTC+ Settings” in section

Settings” in section “Dashboard

programmable using the MTC+

“Dashboard Instruments and Controls”

Instruments and Controls”.

System, see “MTC+ Settings” in

for further information.

section “Dashboard Instruments and

Controls”.

Headlights Time Delay

Bi-Xenon Headlight

• If the low beam bulbs/LEDs are active

This safety feature provides headlight

due to “Headlights On with Wiper”,

The gas-discharge (xenon) headlights

illumination for up to 90 seconds

then the headlamps delay feature

operate with an electric arc saturated

(programmable) when leaving your

will not be activated when the

with Xenon gas under pressure,

vehicle in an unlit area. To activate the

ignition switch is set in OFF position.

instead of the incandescent filament.

delay feature, place the ignition switch

The light produced is assuredly higher

in the OFF or ACC position while the

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

compared to traditional light bulbs, in

headlights are still on. Then turn off

terms of quality (brighter light) as well

the headlights within 45 seconds.

The lighting system uses the same high

as of the span and positioning of the

The delay interval begins when the

or low intensity headlamps LED,

illuminated area.

lights switch is turned off (position

respectively, for the DRL lights and

“0”). If you turn the headlights or

front position lights.

position lights on, or place the ignition

DRL lights will turn on when the

switch in RUN, the system will cancel

twilight sensor is in “DAY” mode, the

WARNING!

the delay.

If xenon headlamp replacement is

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necessary, contact the Authorized

equipped with traditional or Xenon

Automatic High Beam (for

Maserati Dealer only: DANGER - RISK

light bulbs.

versions/markets, where

OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Other advantages are:

provided)

• a clearer light beam, with a cold

The Automatic High Beam headlight

“Full-LED” Headlight with

white tonality that allows a better

control system provides increased

Cornering Function

perception of the contrasts thus

forward lighting at night by

making the night vision more

These headlamps combine the

automating high beam control

efficient and less tiring;

cornering function to the “Full-LED”

through the use of the forward-facing

technology consisting of an additional

• a longer duration equivalent at least

digital camera located behind the

LED module which turns on when two

to that of the vehicle;

rear-view mirror, which is the same

conditions occurs: the driver turns the

• a reduced current consumption.

one used for example by the Lane

steering wheel or the driver activates

These features positively affect some

Keeping Assist - LKA system on

the turn indicator. The cornering

vehicle management economy aspects

vehicles with ADAS systems.

function will illuminate the corner to

by eliminating/reducing the light bulb

This camera detects the environmental

enhance the visibility to the driver as

replacements and help limit fuel

luminosity, the headlamps of

long as speed will be lower than 25

consumption.

oncoming vehicles and the tail lamps

mph (40 km/h).

The picture shows the increased

of proceding vehicles in the front

brightness of the low beam of

area. In these cases, the system

standard headlights (A) compared to

automatically switches from high

those Full-LED (B).

beams to low beams until the

approaching vehicle is out of view.

Futhermore, the digital camera is able

to detect the urban areas and the

inhabited centers and to turn off the

high beams when driving near of one

of them.

The properly working for this feature

(if all the other conditions are met) is

“Full-LED” Technology

ensured between 21.7 mph (35 km/h)

This technology creates headlights

and 155 mph (250 km/h).

with a simpler construction and a

more compact size compared to those

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Activation Mode

NOTE:

To activate Automatic High Beam

• The function is enabled only if the

feature:

brightness sensor detects the right

lighting conditions and then switch

• Shift the multifunction lever onward

the low beam on.

• Broken, muddy, or obstructed

• Put the light switch in “AUTO”

headlights and taillights of vehicles

position.

in the field of view will cause

• Touch the “Controls” soft-key in the

headlights to remain on longer

lower part of the MTC+ display.

(closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film,

• Within 15 seconds, touch the "Auto

With ADAS

and other obstructions on the

High Beam Assist" soft-key to turn

• Within 15 seconds, touch the "Auto

windshield or camera lens will cause

on the feature.

High Beam Assist" soft-key a second

the system to function improperly.

time to turn it off.

After these steps, the green indicator

Automatic High Beam Failure

on the upper right side of the TFT

In the event of a failure on high beam

display comes on.

system, the related amber warning

light will light up on the TFT display.

Take your vehicle to the nearest

Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as

possible avoiding to use this system.

Without ADAS

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Fog Lights

The rear fog lights switch is built into

the lights switch.

To activate the rear fog lights, turn the

headlight switch to the low beam

light

or “AUTO” position. Press

the lights switch

to turn on the

rear fog lights.

NOTE:

The left or right arrow on the

speedometer and tachometer

The rear fog lights will NOT activate

instrument cluster respectively, flashes

automatically when turning on the

to show proper operation of the front

low beam

or “AUTO” headlights

and rear turn signal lights.

if previously deactivated by turning

the lights switch off. The rear fog

lights will only turn on by operating

the switch as previously described.

Pressing again the lights switch

Multifunction Lever

will deactivate the rear fog lights.

Turning the lights switch off (position

The multifunction lever controls the

“0”) will also deactivate the rear fog

operation of the turn signals,

lights.

headlight beam selection, overtaking

A dedicated telltale in the instrument

lights and windshield wiper and

cluster illuminates when the rear fog

washer.

lights are turned on.

The multifunction lever is fitted on the

left side of the steering column.

Turn Signals

Move the multifunction lever all the

way up or down until the stop

triggers.

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High Beams and Flashing

You can signal another vehicle with

your headlights by lightly pulling the

To switch on the high beams with the

multifunction lever toward you. This

light switch in headlamp

will turn on the high beams headlights

“AUTO” position, shift the

until the lever is released.

multifunction lever onward.

The blue telltale

will illuminate on

the tachometer.

To activate lane change function, tap

the lever up or down once, without

moving beyond the detent. The turn

signals (right or left) will flash three

times then automatically turn off.

This function is useful when

Flashing occurs also with lights off

overtaking or changing lanes.

(lights switch in position “0”) if the

NOTE:

ignition switch is RUN position.

By pulling the lever backward (toward

• If either light remains on and does

the steering wheel) you switch off the

not flash, or flashes at a fast rate,

high beams and switch on the low

CAUTION!

check for a defective outside light. If

beams.

The high beams can only be switched

an indicator on the instrument

on manually by pushing the

cluster fails while moving the lever,

multifunction lever forward.

then the turn indicator is probably

defective.

• A “Turn Signal On” message will

appear in the instrument cluster and

WARNING!

a continuous chime will sound if the

If the high beams are activated, they

vehicle is driven more than 1 mile

will turn on automatically every time

(1.6 km) with either turn signal on.

the low beams are switched on either

manually or automatically. We

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recommend therefore that you switch

The function is enabled only if the

NOTE:

them off when they are no longer

brightness sensor detects the right

Broken, muddy, or obstructed

necessary and every time the twilight

lighting conditions.

headlights and taillights of vehicles in

sensor deactivates the external lights.

To activate this function:

the field of view will cause headlights

to remain on longer (closer to the

• Shift the multifunction lever onward

Automatic High Beams (if equipped)

vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other

The Automatic High Beam headlight

obstructions on the windshield or

• Put the headlight switch in “AUTO”

control system provides increased

camera lens will cause the system to

position.

forward lighting at night by

function improperly.

• Enable the “Automatic High Beam”

automating high beam control

function on MTC+.

If the windshield or Automatic High

through the use of the forward digital

After these steps, the green indicator

Beam headlight control mirror is

camera mounted behind the rearview

on the upper right side of the TFT

replaced, the mirror must be re-aimed

mirror, which is the same one used

display comes on.

to ensure proper performance. See

also by the Lane Departure Warning

your local Authorized Maserati Dealer.

(LDW) system. This camera detects

vehicle specific light and automatically

Interior Lights

switches from high beams to low

The interior and exterior approach

beams until the approaching vehicle is

lights turn on and off when

out of view. Furthermore, the digital

entering/exiting the vehicle (see

camera is able to detect the urban

“Illuminated Entry/Exit” in section

areas and the inhabited centers and to

"Before Starting" for further

turn off the high beams when driving

information).

near of one of them.

The brightness of the lights can be

The high beam can be turned back on

manually adjusted with the regulator

if there are all the necessary

positioned beside the light switch.

conditions and if the vehicle speed

To protect the battery, the interior

exceed 21.7 mph (35 km/h).

lights will turn off automatically 10

The “Auto Dim High Beam” feature

minutes after the ignition switch has

can be turned on or off using the

been shifted to OFF. This occurs if the

MTC+ System. Refer to “MTC+

interior lights were turned on

Settings” in section "Dashboard

manually or by opening of a door. The

Instruments and Controls" for further

glove box light, share the same

information.

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characteristics excepting the trunk

Interior Lights Regulator

downward performing stable and

light.

(only with Bi-Xenon Headlights)

dimmable positions.

To adjust interior lights, either turn the

NOTE:

This regulator switch has 4 different

ignition switch out of OFF or rotate

• The left regulator operates only with

positions:

the multifunction lever out of “0”

park lights or low beams lights on.

Stable position: lower level of

position.

• The right regulator adjusts the

the internal and night

(OFF)

Courtesy Dimmable Lights

headlights leveling: see “Headlights

lighting.

The following dimmable courtesy

Leveling” in this chapter.

1^st

Dimmable position: allows

lights, can be set with the regulation

minimum to maximum

device:

brightness tuning of the

• instrument cluster dials and display;

instrument cluster dials,

display, control switches and

• dome light (front/rear);

MTC’s backlight, including all

• inside door handle LED;

displayed messages and night

• doors and steering wheel backlight

lighting.

controls LED;

2^nd

Stable position: allows

• front footrest light;

maximum brightness set.

• front seats night lighting.

3^rd

Stable position: allows to

switch on the main and

The regulation device rotates from

reading lights of the front

position “0” upward and back

dome light.

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Interior Lights Regulators

Headlights Leveling

3^rd

Stable position: allows to

(only with Full-LED Headlights)

(only with Bi-Xenon

switch on the main and

Headlights)

reading lights of the front

dome light.

A correct headlights leveling is crucial

for the safety of the vehicle’s

NOTE:

occupants and of people in the street.

Moreover it is included in the road

The left regulator operates only with

regulation law.

park lights or low beams lights on.

In order to obtain the best visibility

conditions while driving with

The right regulator has 2 different

headlights on, the headlight beam

positions:

must be properly leveled.

Stable position: night

Headlights leveling must be adjusted

The regulation devices rotate from

(OFF)

lighting off.

at every change of the weight and

position “0” upward and back

position of the passengers and/or of

1^st

Dimmable position: allows

downward performing stable and

minimum to maximum

the load carried.

dimmable positions.

brightness tuning of the

A heavy load will weigh the vehicle

front dome light LED and the

down and, as a consequence, the light

The left regulator switch has 4

night lighting.

beam will be raised. In this case it is

different positions:

important to adjust the beam to a

Stable position: lower level

correct level using the right regulator

(OFF)

of the internal lighting.

NOTE:

located on the side of the light switch.

1^st

Dimmable position: allows

The right regulator is only active if the

minimum to maximum

switch is in “AUTO” or in low beam

brightness tuning of the

mode

instrument cluster dials,

display, control switches and

MTC’s backlight, including all

displayed messages and

night lighting.

2^nd

Stable position: allows

maximum brightness set.

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switched on manually by pressing the

The regulator has 3 different

central button.

positions:

The reading lights are controlled by

One or two people on the front

the respective side buttons.

seats.

If they are turned on by pressing the

Four or five people in the

button, both central and reading lights

vehicle.

will stay on for about 10 minutes after

turning the engine off, and will then

Four or five people + load in

turn off gradually.

the trunk.

When the exterior lights are switched

During the regulation, the different

on, the two night LEDs fitted on the

If one or more doors are opened, the

positions (0, 1 and 2) are visualized on

side of the power buttons on the

front and rear dome lights will turn on

the TFT display.

overhead console will light up to

for 27 seconds. If the door is closed

facilitate the use of the transmission

before this time, the lights will dim

lever and the central console.

and subsequently switch off after

about 3 seconds.

NOTE:

The dome lights will also turn on by

pressing the

button for

centralized doors unlock and lock on

the key fob RKE transmitter. See

“Illuminated Entry/Exit” section

“Before Starting” for further

Dome Lights

information.

The front and rear part of the dome,

In the event of a collision causing

include each a central and two reading

automatic interruption of fuel supply,

lights.

the dome lights switch on

The central light automatically turns

automatically and remain lit for

on when one of the doors is opened

approx. 15 minutes.

and turns off when the door is closed

(timed switching off). The light may be

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NOTE:

independent of the ignition device

on the hazard warning flashers will

position.

also activate these LEDs.

The controls of the sunroof, of the

Press the button again to turn them

HomeLink and the button to switch

off.

off Park Assist system can be found on

When these lights are on, the

the front dome console.

direction indicators, the related arrow

indicator on the instrument cluster

Cargo Lights

and the button itself will flash.

To illuminate the cargo area there are

two lights inside the trunk

compartment, one on each side. These

lights turn on when trunk lid is

opened and turn off when it is closed.

The external mirrors are equipped also

with approach and courtesy LEDs,

lighting up when the vehicle entry/exit

lights are activated.

NOTE:

When the hazard warning lights are

activated, the direction indicator

controls are disabled.

If trunk lid is left open for a long time,

Integrated External Rearview

lights will turn off after 30 minutes to

Mirror Lights

save battery charge.

External mirrors are supplied with LED

Hazard Warning Flashers

turn signals integrated on the support.

Press the indicated button on the

The LED turn signal indicators flash

central console to turn on the hazard

simultaneously with the

warning flashers. The operation is

corresponding turn signal lights in the

front and rear of the vehicle. Turning

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setting (see “Rain Sensing Wipers”

Windshield Wipers and

paragraph in this chapter).

Washers

CAUTION!

• For low speed wiper operation

The multifunction lever operates the

(stable position "LO"): rotate the end

• Turn the windshield wipers off when

wipers and washers acting on the

of the multifunction control lever

driving through an automatic car

windshield when the ignition switch is

forward to the first trigger after the

wash. The windshield wipers may be

placed in RUN or ACC position. The

intermittent setting.

damaged if the wiper control is left

multifunction lever is located on the

• Rotate to the second trigger after

in any position other than “OFF”.

left side of the steering column.

the intermittent setting for

• In cold weather, always turn off the

A low fluid level of windshield washers

high-speed (stable position HI) wiper

wiper switch and allow the wipers to

is indicated by the indicator light

operation.

return to the park position before

and by the message on the

turning off the engine. If the wiper

• Rotate the end of the lever

instrument cluster.

switch is left on and the wipers

downward to the “MIST” position to

activate a single wipe cycle.

freeze to the windshield, the wiper

motor may be damaged when the

• The wipers will continue to operate

vehicle is restarted.

until you release the multifunction

lever.

• Always remove any buildup of snow

that prevents the windshield wiper

• To turn the wipers off rotate the

blades from returning to the off

lever to “OFF”.

position. If the windshield wiper

control is turned off and the blades

cannot return to the off position, the

wiper motor may be damaged.

To refill the fluid, see “Maintenance

Rain Sensing Wipers

Procedures” in section “Maintenance

and Care”.

This feature detects moisture on the

windshield through an internal

Windshield Wipers

rearview mirror integrated sensor,

• Rotate the end of the multifunction

which automatically activates the

lever to one of the four settings to

relative wipers.

activate the automatic intermittent

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Rotate forward the end of the

The rain sensing system has protective

light switch is placed in “AUTO”

multifunction lever to one of four

features for the wiper blades and

position. In addition, the headlights

settings to adjust the detection

arms. It will not operate under the

switch off when the wipers are turned

system.

following conditions:

off (position “OFF”) if they were

First wiper delay position is the least

previously turned by using this

• Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit: the

sensitive, and fourth wiper delay

function. Powering on Headlights with

rain sensing feature will not operate

position is the most sensitive. Third

wipers can be activated and

when the ignition is in RUN position,

position should be used for normal

deactivated with the MTC+ System,

the vehicle is stationary and the

rain conditions.

see “MTC+ Settings” in section

outside temperature is below 32°F

The rain sense wipers will

“Dashboard Instruments and

(0°C). To resume, set the automatic

automatically change between an

Controls” for further information.

feature on the multifunction lever,

intermittent wipe, slow wipe and a

start the engine and drive or wait

Wiper Blade Maintenance

fast wipe depending on the amount

until the outside temperature rises

of detected moisture sensed by a

When the wiper arms acting on the

above freezing.

particular area of the windshield.

windshield are in the rest position it is

• Wipe Inhibit with Transmission in

Place the wiper switch in the “OFF”

not possible to check or replace the

Neutral Position: the rain sensing

position when you do not want to use

blades (Service position) as they are

feature will not operate when the

the automatic intermittent system.

folded under the hood. To service the

ignition is placed in the RUN

The rain sensing feature can be turned

blades (see paragraph “Wiper

position, the transmission shift lever

on and off using the MTC+ System, see

Maintenance and Blades

is in the N (Neutral) position and the

“MTC+ Settings” in section

Replacement” in chapter

vehicle speed is less than 5 mph

“Dashboard Instruments and

“Maintenance Procedures” of section

(8 km/h). To resume, set the

Controls” for further information.

“Maintenance and Care”) it is

multifunction lever to the automatic

necessary to shift the multifunction

function or move the shift lever out

lever to “OFF” and the ignition switch

CAUTION!

of N (Neutral).

to OFF position.

• The rain sensing feature may not

Headlights On with Windshield

Shift the control lever within 15

function properly by ice or dried salt

Wipers

seconds to the “MIST” position

water on the windshield.

(forward rotation of the end of the

When activating this function, the

multifunction control lever) and

• Use on the windshield of RainX^® or

headlights will light up approximately

release. The blades are brought in a

products containing wax or silicone

10 seconds after the wipers acting on

position enabling to open the wiper

may reduce rain sensor performance.

the windshield are turned on if the

arms and change the blades.

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Windshield Washers

during the cold months until the

windshield has warmed up. If it has

To use the washer on the windshield,

not warmed up, the liquid could

push the end of the multifunction

freeze on the glass and block your

lever inward (toward the steering

view.

column) and hold it as long as washer

• Sudden loss of visibility through the

spray is desired.

windshield could lead to a collision.

If you activate the washer while the

You might not see other vehicles or

windshield wiper control is in the

other obstacles. To avoid sudden

automatic intermittent range, the

icing of the windshield during

wipers will operate for two wipe cycles

It is possible to use the “MIST” position

freezing weather, warm the

after releasing the lever and then

for a maximum of 3 times within two

windshield with the defroster before

resume the previously selected

minutes, corresponding to different

and during windshield washer use.

intermittent interval.

three blades positions on the

If you activate the washer while the

windshield. When completed, bring

windshield wiper is turned off (“OFF”

the ignition switch in RUN: the arms

position) the wipers will operate for

WARNING!

will reposition. If necessary move the

three wipe cycles and then turn off.

California Proposition 65

multifunction lever to other required

operating positions.

Operating, servicing and maintaining

a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle

can expose you to chemicals including

such as, engine exhaust, carbon

WARNING!

monoxide, phthalates and lead, that

Operate or service the windshield

which are know to the State of

wiper blades without deactivating the

California to cause cancer and birth

wipers (“OFF” position), leaving the

defects or other reproductive harm. To

ignition switch in RUN can be

minimize exposure, avoid breathing

dangerous for the operator since the

exhaust, do not idle the engine except

rain sensor may suddenly activate the

as necessary, service your vehicle in a

wipers. Always use “Service” position

well-ventilated area and wear gloves

for any intervention on the windshield

or wash your hands frequently when

WARNING!

wiper blades.

servicing your vehicle. For more

• Do not start the windshield washer

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information go to:

any other object in the power

Interior Features

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-

outlets as this will damage the outlet

vehicle

Electric Power Outlets

and blow the fuse. Damages caused

by improper use of the power outlet

The vehicle is equipped with four 12

Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles

are not covered by the New Vehicle

(for version/markets, where provided)

Volt (13 Amp) electric power outlets,

Limited Warranty.

two available for the front seat

To avoid fluid freezing inside at low

passengers, one for rear seat

external temperatures, the fluid

passengers and one fitted in the trunk

supply nozzles can be heated by

compartment.

WARNING!

internal resistors.

In vehicles equipped with “Smoking

To avoid serious injury or death:

Kit” the electric power outlet inside

• Only devices designed for use in this

the cupholder is replaced with a

type of outlet should be inserted

cigarette lighter.

into any 12 Volt outlet.

All power outlets are supplied only

when the engine is started or the

• Replacing the fuses that protect

ignition device set to ACC or RUN.

power outlets with others of higher

Power outlets are protected by a fuse.

amperage, there is the risk of fire.

Insert a cigar lighter or accessory plug

• Do not touch with wet hands.

into the power outlets to ensure

• Close the lids when the plug is not

proper operation. Otherwise, check

used and while driving the vehicle.

the matching fuse integrity, see “Fuse

• If this outlet is mishandled, it may

Replacement” in section

cause an electric shock and failure.

“Maintenance and Care” for further

information.

Power Outlet inside the Cupholder

To access the power outlet is inside the

CAUTION!

cupholder beside the transmission

lever, press the cover as indicated to

• Do not plug in accessories that

open it completely. This operation is

exceed the maximum power of 160

not necessary on versions without

Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.

access cover. Remove the cigarette

• Power outlets are designed for

accessory plugs only. Do not insert

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lighter (if equipped) and use its socket

upon request for rear seat passengers

as power outlet.

(see “Rear Seats” in this section).

WARNING!

High power consumption items

plugged into this outlet for long

periods may discharge the battery

and/or prevent the engine from

starting.

Version without cover

Power Outlets inside the Central

Console

Power Outlet inside the Trunk

To access the power outlet located

The power outlet is positioned on the

inside the glove box of the central

right side of the trunk compartment.

console you need to open the half-lids

as indicated in the following

paragraph.

Cupholders

The vehicle is equipped with several

Rear Power Outlets

cupholders.

A 12 V power outlet inside the armrest

between the rear seats is available

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CAUTION!

• Use light and shatterproof

containers.

• Do not forcefully push unsuitable

containers into the cupholders to

prevent damage to the containers.

• Do not store hot drinks.

Cupholders for Front Passengers

The storage and passenger

compartment share the same air

The front cupholders are located

conditioning even though you may

beside the transmission lever and

exclude the air conditioning of the

within the central console.

cupholder compartment by moving

To access the cupholder, push the

the indicated button.

cover (if equipped) as shown in the

picture and it will open completely.

Version without cover

By pressing the indicated button on

the central console, the half-lids will

rise completely enabling access to the

inner compartment where the two

cupholders are located.

To close one or both of the half-lids,

push them down to the locking

position.

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Cupholders for Rear Passengers

• Before closing the compartment

door, ensure that the drawer is fully

Two cupholders are available in the

back in its seat.

front side of the rear seats central

armrest.

Multimedia Ports and Phone

Housing Compartment

Multimedia ports and the sliding

drawer for the phone are located

Versions with cupholder visible

inside the dashboard compartment

below the climate control panel. To

On versions with access covers, press

access this compartment check that

the button as shown in the picture to

cupholder cover (if equipped) is closed,

access them.

then push the door as indicated in

picture: it will open completely.

If needed, gently pull out the drawer

until it stops at the very first position.

In case of emergency pull out the

drawer completely.

NOTE:

The AUX auxiliary port features:

• To prevent damage to the sliding

• typical input impedance between

mechanism, do not force the drawer

AUX-IN and AUX_REF: 13 Kohm;

into the extracted position.

• max. applicable voltage: 0.75 Vrms at

1 kHz;

• input compatible only with 3.5 mm

jack connectors (not included).

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Any player with these characteristics

the visor laterally, lower and release it

and analogue audio output (headset

from its catch as indicated.

output type) can be served by the

MTC+ System. The system can

recognise the connection to a player

outlet autonomously, by enabling

access to the audio functions

connected to this source.

This USB input

can be used for

data exchange and charge of the

connected source (refer to the MTC+

iPod^® Connection

guide for further details).

Through this USB input is possible to

An iPod^® can be connected to the

recharge the connected device for

system via USB and AUX ports by

about an hour from when the ignition

means of a special cable (optional).

device is turned OFF (“Active

The MTC+ will then control the

Charging” feature). When this feature

following functions: play, pause, fast

is enabled, the USB port will be

forward, rewind, next track, previous

backlight.

track, random or repeat mode,

In the dashboard compartment of the

selection and navigation of

central console there is also a SD

playlist/genre/singer/album/Podcast.

memory card input. Once inserted into

the slot, to extract it press lightly on

CAUTION!

the card.

By lowering the visor you can access

Do not leave your USB device, iPod^®

Another USB port can be present for

the courtesy mirror with incorporated

or an external audio source in the

rear seat passengers, inside the

light illuminating automatically (with

vehicle for extended periods of time:

armrest between the rear seats.

the ignition switch in RUN) by raising

extreme temperatures and humidity

To access the USB port, open the

the mirror protective cover.

can occur in the vehicle.

outside cover. This USB port allow

Before raising the visor, close the

charging the connected source.

mirror cover.

Sun Visors

A paper holder is fitted inside each

Sun visors can be folded to the front

sun visor.

and to the side of the vehicle. To move

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and stops the heating: from this time

the cigarette lighter is ready for use.

CAUTION!

After use, always make sure that the

cigarette lighter is switched off.

WARNING!

Smoking Kit (optional)

• The cigarette lighter reaches high

The kit includes a lighter and a

temperatures. Handle it carefully and

removable ashtray with cover.

do not allow children to use it so as

The Smoking kit for front seats

to avoid risk of fire and injury!

passengers is located inside the box

• The cigarette lighter may not be

beside the transmission lever and can

used as a power outlet.

be accessed by pressing the cover as

indicated. This operation is not

Handholds and Cloth Hooks

necessary on versions without access

Handholds are fitted above the

cover.

passenger doors. Once grabbed, they

Version without cover

will lower until the block position.

The rear seat passengers can use the

When released, a return spring will

removable ashtray by inserting it into

bring them back to the original

the rear doors pocket, while the

position.

lighter can be inserted into the power

outlet (if equipped) inside the armrest

between the rear seats.

Press the central button to activate the

cigarette lighter. After about 20

seconds the button returns

automatically to the initial position

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Cloth hook is present on each rear

The mesh pockets can hold small

Wi-fi Connection (optional)

handhold.

items, maps and magazines.

The control unit with router function

allows you to access a wi-fi high speed

internet connection on board. This

CAUTION!

enables web navigation and the

Do not put heavy or sharp objects in

possibility to connect several devices

the mesh pockets.

at the same time.

iPad Holder

(Genuine Accessories)

WARNING!

The Authorized Maserati Dealer can

Mobile internet connection is

provide you with all information

intended for passenger use only. Use

about the “Maserati iPad Holder”

Mesh Pockets

of handheld electronic devices while

mounted on the rear of the front

driving can cause an accident due to

Front seats are fitted with mesh

seatbacks, available in the “Genuine

distraction, resulting in death or

pockets, on the rear of the seatbacks,

Accessories” range.

injury.

and accessible by rear passengers.

In order to activate the wi-fi control

unit, please contact your Authorized

Maserati Dealer.

As part of the activation process, you’ll

need to create a new account by

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accessing the following website of the

searching the available wireless

new owner will not be able to register

manufacturer of the system that

Networks from the “Setting” menu.

the device if it still appears registered

Maserati has chosen for its models:

Select the wireless Network linked to

in the prior owner's name. If you are a

https://signup.autonetmobile.com/.

your vehicle and select “Connect” to

subsequent owner, the unit could be

start the connection.

improperly monitored (usage and

If the auto-search is active for wireless

location), if it is still registered to a

CAUTION!

Networks, every time the device will

prior owner.

Refer to an Authorized Maserati

be used inside the vehicle or close to it,

Dealer to activate the wi-fi control

it will connect to the set connection.

unit.

NOTE:

Wi-fi connectivity range is

• For futher information about the

approximately 100 ft (30 m). In order

pairing procedure, refer to the

to avoid intrusions, the router is

instructions given with your mobile

supplied with WEP or WPA2

device.

cryptography.

• For further information about wi-fi

During activation, to be performed by

connectivity and the control unit,

your dealer, it is recommended to

please contact Client Service at

enable the security options available

1-800-977.2107 or write to:

by selecting the cryptographic version

support@autonetmobile.com.

(WPA2 is recommended) and inserting

the password. In order to connect to

the wi-fi control unit, it will be

CAUTION!

necessary to insert this password on

When selling the vehicle, you should

each device you intend to use.

contact the above mentioned Client

After that, complete the

Service to have your device removed

authentication process and enable

from the list of activated devices

Wireless Security to avoid that

registered in your name. Do not simply

unauthorized users access the wi-fi. To

give your control unit password to a

navigate the internet it is now

new owner. To avoid improper

necessary to pair the device you intend

internet access in your name and allow

to use in the vehicle to the active wi-fi

new owner registration you must

connection; you can do that by

de-register with the service provider. A

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Do not exceed the specified Gross

The trunk is the most suitable place to

Cargo Area

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the

load bulky and heavy objects onboard

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR),

the vehicle. The maximum allowable

both front and rear.

load on the floor of the trunk is 440 lb

WARNING!

The GVWR is the total allowable

(200 kg).

To help protect against personal

weight of your vehicle. This includes

To load your vehicle properly, store

injury, passengers must not be seated

driver, passengers, and cargo.

heavier items below and be sure you

in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo

The total load must be limited so that

distribute their weight as evenly as

space is intended for load carrying

you do not exceed the GVWR

possible.

purposes only, not for passengers,

indicated on the label.

Stow all loose items securely before

who should sit in seats and use seat

start driving as they could move

Vehicle Loading

belts.

during the trip.

Light objects can be stored in the net

Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity

pocket on the right side of the trunk

WARNING!

compartment.

The load carrying capacity of your

• After loading the vehicle, before

To fasten heavy and bulky luggage

vehicle is shown on the vehicle

driving, adjust the headlight beam

inside the compartment a luggage net

emission control label positioned on

leveling using the specific regulator

with hooks anchored to the floor is

the rear driver door's ledge.

(if available) as described in chapter

available upon request. The hooking

“Lights” in this section.

eyelets of the net are positioned on

the floor and on the rear wall of the

• Improper weight distribution can

trunk compartment.

have an adverse effect on the way

the vehicle steers, handles and the

way the brakes operate.

• Never drive with the trunk lid open.

Exhaust gases can enter the

passenger compartment.

• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher

than the top of the seatback. This

The information indicated on the label

could impair visibility or become

concerns passengers and luggage

dangerous in a sudden stop or

loading operations.

collision.

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NOTE:

• Tilt forward the short seatback side.

Both seat backs can be reclined

• Secure the rear hook of the bag to

independently.

the eyelet located on the rear wall of

the trunk compartment.

Folding the Short (40) Seatback Side

• Wrap the belt around the seat back

The short (40) seatback side fold down

of the folded seat and fasten the belt

easily by pulling tab between the

buckle.

seatback and the side bolster.

• Tighten the belt as much as necessary

to prevent the bag from moving.

NOTE:

The Authorized Maserati Dealer can

provide you with information about

the available “Genuine Accessories”

for the trunk compartment.

Loading with Rear Seatbacks

Folded Down

The 60/40 split-folding seatback of the

rear seat provides cargo-carrying

Folding the Long (60) Seatback Side

versatility.

• Press the red button located on the

The seatback folded down provides a

front of the buckle using the free

continuous nearly-flat extension of the

latch plate (step 1) and unlatch the

load floor able to accommodate large

plate from the left-side buckle (step

sized equipment and objects (such as

2).

the “Maserati Ski and Snowboard

Bag”) that may not fit within the

normal dimensions of the trunk.

Ski and Snowboard Bag Housing

To safely store the Ski and Snowboard

Bag:

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avoided that the fully reclined seat

back touches the edge of the central

console.

• Allow the belt to retract completely

When the short or both seatbacks are

into the retractor seat behind the

folded to the upright position, make

seatback.

sure they are latched by strongly

• Unlatch the long (60) seatback side

pulling on the top of the seatback

• Accommodate the head restraint in

by pulling tab between the seatback

above the seat strap.

a safe location.

and the side bolster.

NOTE:

When the seatback is folded to the

WARNING!

upright position, reassemble the head

Do not leave free the head restraint of

restraint of the center seat make sure

the center seat in the passenger

the seatbelt of the rear central

compartment: in the event of an

position is in the proper condition for

accident it could be dangerous for

use.

passengers.

• Fully fold down the long seatback.

WARNING!

• Partially fold down the long

• Make sure that the seatback is

seatback side and remove the head

securely locked into position. If the

restraint of the center seat, by

seatback is not securely locked into

pressing at the same time the push

position, the seat will not provide

buttons located at the foot of the

the proper stability for child seats

head restraint. In this way it is

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Power Sunroof with

and/or passengers. An improperly

latched seat could cause serious

Sunshade

injury.

The sunroof is power controlled and

• The cargo area in the rear of the

can only be operated with the ignition

vehicle with the rear seatbacks in

switch in RUN position.

the folded down position should not

It can slide lengthways and be raised

be used as a play area by children

at the rear (tilting).

when the vehicle is in motion. They

By opening the sunroof a front flap

could be seriously injured in a

rises automatically in order to deviate

collision. Children should be seated

the air flow.

The sunshade can be opened manually.

and use proper restraint system.

However, the sunshade will open

automatically as the sunroof opens.

The sunshade cannot be closed if the

sunroof is open.

WARNING!

• Improper use of the sunroof can be

dangerous, even if it features a

finger-trap prevention system.

Before and during the sunroof

The power sunroof controls are

operation, always make sure that

located between the sun visors on the

passengers are not exposed to the

overhead console.

risk of injuries caused by the moving

The right two buttons controls the

sunroof or by personal objects

sunroof movement, whereas the left

dragged or hit by the moving

button controls the lifting of the

sunroof.

sunroof for venting.

• Never leave children in a vehicle

with the key fob RKE transmitter in

the passenger compartment.

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• In a collision, there is a greater risk

• Full or partial manual opening

Pinch Protect Override

of being thrown from the vehicle if

To open the sunroof manually press

If any obstruction (ice, debris, etc.)

the sunroof is open. Always fasten

the right rear button for less than

prevents closing the sunroof, press the

your seat belt properly and make

half second to move step by step

right front button and hold for two

sure all passengers are properly

the sunroof panel.

seconds after the reversal occurs. This

secured too.

allows the sunroof to move toward

Venting Sunroof

• Do not allow small children to

the closed position.

operate the sunroof. Never insert

Press and release the left button, and

NOTE:

fingers, other body parts, or any

the sunroof will open to the vent

object through the roof opening.

position. This is called “Express Vent”,

Pinch protection is disabled while

and will occur regardless of sunroof

pressing the right front button.

position. During this opening

operation, any movement of the

Wind Buffeting

CAUTION!

button will stop the sunroof.

Wind buffeting can be described as

• In the event of rain, always close the

the perception of pressure or a

sunroof to prevent water

Pinch Protect Feature

helicopter-type sound. Your vehicle

infiltrations from staining the

This feature will detect an obstruction

may exhibit wind buffeting with the

fabric/leather upholstery.

in the opening of the sunroof during

windows down, or the sunroof in

• Do not open the sunroof if there is

express close operation. If an

certain open or partially open

ice on it: risk of damage.

obstruction is detected, the sunroof

positions. This is a normal occurrence

will automatically retract. If this

and can be minimised. If the buffeting

Slide Opening Sunroof

occurs, remove the obstruction then

occurs with the rear windows open,

press the right front button and

• Full automatic express opening

then open the front and rear windows

release to express close.

together to minimise the buffeting. If

Press the right rear button for more

the buffeting occurs with the sunroof

than half second and the sunroof

NOTE:

open, then adjust the sunroof opening

will open automatically regardless

If three consecutive attempts to close

to minimise the buffeting.

of any previous position. The

in express mode the sunroof result in

sunroof will open fully and stop

pinch protect reversals, the fourth

Ignition Off Operation

automatically. During this

attempt will be manual, with pinch

The power sunroof controls will

operation, if any sunroof button is

protect feature disabled.

remain active for up to approximately

pressed, the sunroof will stop.

ten minutes after the ignition switch is

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in OFF position. Opening either front

HomeLink^® (optional)

door will cancel this feature. The

ignition system timing can be set using

HomeLink^® replaces up to three

WARNING!

the MTC+ System (see “MTC+ Settings”

hand-held transmitters operating the

• Your motorized door or gate will

in section “Dashboard Instruments and

automatic devices that open garage

open and close while you are

Controls”).

doors and gates, enable/disable the

programming the universal

lighting or security systems. The

transceiver. Do not program the

Sunroof Maintenance

HomeLink^® unit is powered by your

transceiver if people, pets or other

vehicle's 12 Volt battery. The

objects are in the path of the door or

Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a

HomeLink^® buttons that are located in

gate. Only use this transceiver with a

soft cloth to clean the glass panel.

the overhead console designate the

garage door opener that has a “stop

three different HomeLink^® channels.

and reverse” feature as required by

The HomeLink^® indicator light is

Federal safety standards. This

located behind the buttons.

includes most garage door opener

models manufactured after 1982. Do

not use a garage door opener

without these safety features. Call

toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the

Internet at www.HomeLink.com for

safety information or assistance.

• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon

monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not

run your vehicle in the garage while

programming the transceiver.

Exhaust gas can cause serious injury

NOTE:

or death.

HomeLink^® is disabled when the

vehicle security alarm is active (see

General Information

“Vehicle security alarm” in section

This device complies with FCC rules

“Before Starting”).

Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210

(NZLSAHL5C). Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

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• This device may not cause harmful

exhaust, do not idle the engine except

• release the buttons.

interference.

as necessary, service your vehicle in a

NOTE:

• This device must accept any

well-ventilated area and wear gloves

• Erasing the standard codes should

interference that may be received

or wash your hands frequently when

only be performed when

including interference that may

servicing your vehicle. For more

programming HomeLink^® for the

cause undesired operation.

information go to:

first time. Do not perform this

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-

NOTE:

operation to program additional

vehicle

• The transmitter has been tested and

buttons.

it complies with FCC and IC rules.

• If you have any problems, or require

Before You Start Programming

Changes or modifications not

assistance, please call toll-free

HomeLink^®

expressly approved by the party

1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet

responsible for compliance could

Be sure that your vehicle is parked

at www.HomeLink.com for

void the user’s authority to operate

outside of the garage before you

information or assistance.

the device.

begin programming.

• The term IC before the

For more efficient programming and

certification/registration number

accurate transmission of the

only signifies that Industry Canada

radio-frequency signal it is

technical specifications were met.

recommended that a new battery be

placed in the hand-held transmitter of

the device that is being programmed

to the HomeLink^® system.

WARNING!

Before starting programming it is

California Proposition 65

necessary to erase the standard codes

Operating, servicing and maintaining

memorized on the HomeLink^® device

a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle

during the production phase. To erase

System with Devices Provided

can expose you to chemicals including

such codes:

with Rolling Codes

such as, engine exhaust, carbon

• place the ignition device in the RUN

monoxide, phthalates and lead, that

Programming the Hand-held

position without starting the engine;

which are know to the State of

Transmitters

• press and hold the two outside

California to cause cancer and birth

Programming garage door/gate

HomeLink^® buttons (I and III) until

defects or other reproductive harm. To

openers that were manufactured after

the indicator light starts flashing

minimize exposure, avoid breathing

1995.

(after approximately 20 seconds);

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Understanding the Vehicle

These devices can be identified by the

NOTE:

• Return to the vehicle and press the

“LEARN” or “TRAIN” setting button

programmed HomeLink^® button for

The distance necessary between the

located where the hanging antenna is

two seconds and then release it.

portable hand-held transmitter and

attached to the garage door/gate

the HomeLink^® in the vehicle depends

• Repeat this operation a second time.

opener. It is NOT the button that is

on the system you wish to program.

If the garage door opening device

normally used to open and close the

Probably it will be necessary to try

activates, the programming/

door.

several times. Upon every attempt,

synchronization phase is complete.

The name and color of the button may

keep the setting position for at least

NOTE:

vary by manufacturer.

15 seconds before trying again.

If the garage door opening device

• Place the ignition device to the RUN

Synchronizing the Rolling Codes

does not activate, press the button a

position without starting the engine.

third time for two seconds and then

• Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to

At the end of the previously-described

release it to complete the

3 inches (5 - 30 cm) away from the

programming, if the HomeLink^® has

programming/synchronization phase.

HomeLink^® button you wish to

been programmed for a rolling code

program.

system, it will be necessary to

• To program the remaining two

• Simultaneously press the Homelink^®

synchronize it to ensure its correct

HomeLink^® buttons, repeat each step

operation.

button you want to program and the

for each remaining button. DO NOT

hand-held transmitter button.

• Locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING”

erase the channels.

• Release immediately the Homelink^®

setting button of the opening motor.

Reprogramming a Single HomeLink^®

button you want to program.

Firmly press it and then release it. On

Button

some garage door openers/devices

• Continue holding the hand-held

there may be a light that blinks

To reprogram a channel that has been

transmitter button until the indicator

when the garage door opener/device

previously trained, follow these steps:

light starts flashing quickly; then

release the button.

is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.

• Place the ignition device to the RUN

The quick flashing light indicates that

position without starting the engine.

NOTE:

the channel with the new frequency

• Press and hold the desired

You have 30 seconds to initiate the

has been acquired and programmed

HomeLink^® button.

next step after the setting button has

correctly by the HomeLink^® system.

• Without releasing the button

been pressed.

proceed with “Programming the

hand-held transmitters” from second

step and follow all remaining steps.

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Understanding the Vehicle

System with Devices Without

• Press and hold the programmed

Security

Rolling Code

HomeLink^® button.

It is advisable to erase all channels

If the garage door opener/device

Programming the Hand-held

before you sell or turn in your vehicle.

activates, programming is complete.

Transmitters

To erase the channels press and hold

To program the remaining two

Programming garage door openers

the two outside HomeLink^® buttons (I

HomeLink^® buttons, repeat each step

manufactured before 1995.

and III) until the indicator light starts

for each remaining button. Do not

flashing (after approximately 20

• Turn the ignition device to the RUN

erase the channels.

seconds).

position without starting the engine.

Reprogramming a Single HomeLink^®

The HomeLink^® Universal Transceiver

• Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to

Button

is disabled when the vehicle security

3 inches (5 to 30 cm) away from the

To reprogram a channel that has been

alarm is active (see “Vehicle security

HomeLink^® button you wish to

previously trained, follow these steps:

alarm” in section “Before Starting”).

program.

• Place the ignition device to the RUN

Troubleshooting Tips

• Simultaneously press and hold both

position without starting the engine.

buttons until the indicator light

If you are having trouble while

starts flashing quickly; then release

• Press and hold the desired

programming HomeLink^®, here are

both buttons.

HomeLink^® button.

some of the most common solutions:

The quick flashing light indicates that

• Without releasing the button

• Replace the battery in the original

the channel with the new frequency

proceed with “Programming the

hand-held transmitter.

has been acquired and programmed

hand-held transmitters” from second

• Press the LEARN button on the

correctly by the HomeLink^® system.

step and follow all remaining steps.

garage door opener to complete the

NOTE:

Using HomeLink^®

training for a rolling code.

The distance necessary between the

• Did you unplug the device for

To operate, press and release the

portable hand-held transmitter and

programming and forgot to plug it

programmed HomeLink^® button.

the HomeLink^® in the vehicle depends

back in?

Activation will now occur for the

on the system you wish to program.

If you have any problems, or require

programmed device (i.e., garage door

Probably it will be necessary to try

assistance, please call toll-free

opener, gate operator, security system,

several times. Upon every attempt,

1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at

entry door lock, home/office lighting,

keep the setting position for at least

www.HomeLink.com for information

etc.). The hand-held transmitter of the

15 seconds before trying again.

or assistance.

device may also be used at any time.

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Adjustable and fixed air vents allow

• The fixed vents under the dashboard

compartment. There are also

passengers to achieve the optimal

and below the front seats aim to

adjustable vents placed at the rear

comfort conditions.

ventilate the lower part of the

end of the central console. These

passenger compartment.

vents can be adjusted in vertical and

Fixed Air Vents

horizontal direction, by operating on

• The fixed vents, positioned on the

the central handle 1, indicated in the

upper part of the dashboard,

following pictures. The rotor 2,

beneath the windshield and above

located near each vent, allows to

the front part of the front door

control the air flow.

panels are meant to guarantee the

demisting and defrosting of the

windshield and the side windows.

Adjustable Air Vents

• The adjustable vents are located at

the center of the dashboard, to both

sides of the MTC+ display, and at the

side ends of the dashboard. They

have the purpose of ventilating the

upper part of the passenger

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ensure that the odometer is properly

Warning and Indicator Lights

Instrument Cluster

reset.

on Analog Instruments

The instrument cluster is divided into

Speedometer and Rev Counter display

Telltales on Speedometer

three main areas displaying

the main warning lights (see “Warning

information, signs and text and/or icon

and Indicator Lights on Analog

The following telltales are displayed

messages.

Instruments” in this chapter).

on the speedometer, and related

The other warning and indicator lights

messages are visible for 5 seconds on

A Analog speedometer. It indicates

are displayed on the TFT display

the central sector of the display, unless

the vehicle speed.

together with mode and drive

otherwise indicated (see “TFT Display”

Rev Counter.

function indicators (see “TFT Display:

paragraph in this chapter).

TFT display. In this area the

Warning/Indicator Lights of Set

odometer display shows the

Modes/Functions” in this chapter).

total distance covered by the

NOTE:

vehicle.

The image shows the instrument

U.S. Federal Regulations requires that

cluster before starting the engine.

upon transfer of vehicle ownership,

the seller certify to the purchaser the

correct mileage that the vehicle has

been driven.

If your odometer needs to be repaired

or serviced, the repair technician

should leave the odometer reading the

same as it was before the repair or

service. This repair should be

performed by an Authorized Maserati

Dealer.

The odometer setting should be

maintained following the repair or

service.

Keep a record of the odometer

mileage before any repair or service to

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Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

The indicator light will flash at the

same frequency of the turn signals

The Malfunction Indicator

CAUTION!

and is controlled by the stalk switch

Light (MIL) is part of an

• When the ignition switch is in the

lever.

onboard diagnostic system

RUN position and if the indicator

If the vehicle electronics sense that the

that monitors engine and

light does not switch on or if it

vehicle drives for more than 1 mile

automatic transmission control

switches on while driving, contact an

(1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a

systems.

Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon

continuous sound will alert the driver

Under normal conditions, this

as possible.

to turn the signal off.

indicator light should switch on when

If the indicator flashes at a rapid rate,

the ignition switch is in RUN position

• Prolonged driving with the MIL on

check for a defective exterior light

and switch off soon after the engine is

could cause damage to the engine

bulb.

started (the MIL does not shut off

control system. It also could affect

immediately).

fuel economy and drivability. If the

Tire Pressure Monitoring Light

This is a sign of the indicator light

MIL is flashing, severe catalytic

This warning light is

working properly. If the indicator

converter damage and power loss

connected to the Tire Pressure

remains lit or switches on while

will soon occur. Immediate service is

Monitoring System (TPMS).

driving, there is a failure in the fuel

required. In addition, the OBDII

Under normal conditions, the

supply/ignition and emission control

system incorporates a diagnostic

warning light should illuminate when

systems.

connector that can be interfaced

the ignition switch is in RUN and

The failure could cause high exhaust

using diagnostic equipment. This

should go off once the engine is

emissions, loss of performance, poor

makes it possible to read the error

started.

vehicle handling and high

codes stored in the control unit,

If the warning light remains lit or

consumption levels.

together with a set of specific

illuminates while driving, the pressure

Should this occur, proceed with

parameters for the engine operation

of one or more tires is too low and a

caution to your Authorized Maserati

diagnostic cycle, for compliance with

message will be displayed.

Dealer without heavy throttle

CARB & EPA OBDII regulations.

The TPMS malfunction warning light is

application or driving at high speeds.

connected to the low tire pressure

Obey all applicable local traffic

Left Turn Signal Indicator Light

monitoring light.

regulations.

The indicator lights up when

When the system detects a

The indicator light will go out if the

the left turn signals or the

malfunction, the monitoring light and

problem is no longer present.

hazard flashers are turned on.

the related message will flash for

The error will be registered by the

system in any case.

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approximately one minute and then

Dealer as soon as possible to restore

and the road conditions that caused

remain lit.

the Anti-Lock brake function.

the ESC activation no longer persist.

This sequence will continue upon

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

subsequent vehicle startups as long as

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

the malfunction lasts.

Indicator Light

The ESC activation/malfunction

When the malfunction warning lights

This indicator notifies that the

indicator light on the

up, the system may not be able to

Electronic Stability Control

instrument cluster will display

detect or signal low tire pressure

(ESC) is disabled; the linked

when the ignition switch is in

correctly.

message will be displayed.

RUN position.

Please refer to “Tire Pressure

It should switch off by starting the

Telltales on Tachometer

Monitoring System (TPMS)” in section

engine.

“Driving” for further information.

Following telltales are displayed on

If the light stays on with the engine

the tachometer and related messages

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Light

running, there is a malfunction in the

are visible for 5 seconds on the central

This light, and its related

ESC system.

sector of the display, unless otherwise

message, indicate possible

If the light still stays on after several

indicated (see “TFT Display” in this

malfunctions of the Anti-Lock

ignition cycles, and the vehicle has

chapter).

Brake System (ABS).

been driven for several miles at more

The light will turn on when the

than 30 mph (48 km/h) speed, visit an

ignition switch is in RUN position and

Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as

may stay on for 4 seconds. If the ABS

possible to have the problem

light remains lit or turns on while

diagnosed and serviced.

driving, the Anti-Lock portion of the

NOTE:

brake system is not functioning and

Each time the ignition switch is in RUN:

requires service. However, the

conventional brake system will

• The ESC OFF indicator light

and

continue to operate normally if the

the ESC activation/malfunction

warning light is switched off. If

indicator light illuminates

the ABS light turns on while driving, or

temporarily.

Start&Stop Active Indicator

if it does not switch on when the

• When the ESC is functioning, the

This telltale indicates that the

ignition switch is in RUN position,

system will make buzzing or clicking

engine has been switched off

please visit an Authorized Maserati

sounds. This is normal. The sounds

automatically by the

will stop once ESC becomes inactive

Start&Stop system.

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When the engine starts again, the

system (ABS) reservoir may have

the brake indicator light and the ABS

telltale will switch off.

occurred.

light illuminate.

If the telltale during an automatic

In all the above situations, a related

Immediate repair of the ABS system is

engine shutdown (AutoStop) phase

message will be displayed.

required.

starts flashing, it will be necessary to

If the light still illuminates when the

Functioning of the brake indicator

restart the engine normally with the

parking brake has been disengaged,

light can be checked by turning the

ignition device while holding down

and the fluid level is at the full mark

ignition switch from OFF to RUN

the brake pedal.

on the master cylinder reservoir, there

position.

See chapter “Normal Starting of the

could be a brake hydraulic system

The light should illuminate for

Engine” in section “Driving” for

malfunction or a problem with the

approximately 2 seconds.

further information.

brake booster detected by the

The light should switch off unless the

ABS/ESC system. If this occurs, the light

parking brake is engaged or a brake

Rear Fog Light Indicator

will remain lit until the problem has

fault is detected. If the light does not

This indicator lights up when

been solved.

illuminate, have the light system

the rear fog lights are

If the problem concerns the brake

repaired by an Authorized Maserati

switched on.

booster, the ABS master cylinder will

Dealer.

High Beam Indicator

run when engaging the brake and a

The light will also switch on when the

brake pedal pulsation may be felt

parking brake is engaged with the

This indicator lights up when

during each stop of the vehicle.

ignition switch in RUN position.

the high beams are switched

Inefficiency of one of the dual brake

This light only indicates the brake is

on or when blinking.

system cycles is indicated by the brake

engaged but not the clamping force

Brake Indicator Light

indicator light, which will turn on

of the parking brake to the wheels.

This light monitors various

when the brake fluid level in the

brake functions, including

master cylinder has dropped below a

brake fluid level, brake pads

certain level.

WARNING!

wear and parking brake

The light will remain lit until the

Driving a vehicle with the red brake

engagement.

problem has been solved.

light on can be very dangerous and is

If the brake light illuminates the

If a brake failure occurs, visit an

not recommended. Part of the brake

parking brake may be engaged, the

Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as

system may have failed, resulting in

brake pads have reached wear limit,

possible in order to check up the

increased braking distances and the

the brake fluid level may be low or a

brake system.

risk of an accident. Have the vehicle

problem with the anti-lock brake

In the event of an Electronic Brake

Force Distribution (EBD) failure, both

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(Continued)

After the bulb check or while driving,

checked as soon as possible at an

if a seat belt is unbuckled, together

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

WARNING!

with the acoustic signal the seat belt

If the warning light remains ON or if it

reminder light will light up and a

Air Bag Indicator Light

does not illuminate or illuminates

message will indicate which belt is not

This light will illuminate for a

while driving, contact your Authorized

fastened.

few seconds for a bulb check

Maserati Dealer as soon as possible.

when the ignition switch is in

Right Turn Signal Indicator

RUN. If the light does not

WARNING!

illuminate while starting the engine,

This indicator lights up when

Maserati urges you to use the seat

stays lit, or switches on while driving,

the right turn signals or the

belts correctly fastened and adjusted

have the system checked at an

hazard flashers are switched

at all times. Correct use of the seat

Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as

on.

belts can help reduce the risk of

possible.

The indicator will flash at the same

serious injury in the event of an

In the latter case, the message will

frequency of the turn signals and is

accident. Do not pass seat belts over

remain displayed: to hide it, press the

controlled by the turn signal lever.

sharp edges: they could tear. Do not

button ◄ on the steering wheel right

If the vehicle electronics sense that the

pin anything to the seat belts. This

side.

vehicle drives for more than 1 mile

could reduce their initial strength and

(1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a

cause them to tear in the event of a

continuous sound will advise the driver

crash.

to turn the signal off.

If the indicator flashes at a fast rate,

Refer to “Occupants Restraint

check for a defective outside indicator

Systems” in section “Before Starting”

light bulb.

for further information.

Seat Belt Reminder Light

When the ignition switch is in

RUN, the seat belt reminder

light will light up for a few

See “Supplemental Restraint System

seconds as a bulb check.

(SRS) - Air bags” in section “Before

During the bulb check, you will hear

Starting” for further information.

an acoustic signal if one or both front

seat belts are unbuckled.

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TFT Display: Menus and

Main menu titles with scroll

Low beam headlights/position

Settings

arrows (the number and the

lights.

When operating, the TFT Display is

main menu title is always visible

Speed Warning indicator

divided into sectors including menus

while scrolling the menu, and for

(dynamic text).

and sub-menus, running data,

the next five seconds).

NORMAL, SPORT and I.C.E.

warning/indicator lights and messages.

Submenu Titles.

modes indicator light.

The different sectors of the display

Position within the submenus

18* Combined telltale of ACC, LKA

layout are rendered in the following

and scroll arrows (example: 1 of

and HAS status. They are

picture.

5). There can be maximum 9

displayed in the cluster when

displayable submenu positions.

one (or more) of these systems is

When the number of submenu

enabled and a different menu

points exceeds 9, the points are

from “Drive Assist” is displayed

replaced by a numerical value

in the main area.

within the scroll arrows.

19* CC and ACC status function.

Menu Instruction (hideable).

20* Traffic Sign Assist icons:

Shift lever positions (P, R, N, D,

conditioned and unconditioned

M, 1, 2, 3...) and driving modes.

speed limit and/or

Gear shift indicator light and

supplementary signs (time

paddles (if equipped).

restriction, etc..). See "Traffic

Main area.

Sign Assist - TSA" in section

Hard/Soft suspension indicator

Selectable information (data,

light.

"Driving" for further details.

time, outside temperature,

Electric Parking Brake (EPB)

Complete Odometer.

compass, etc.). When setting the

failure warning light.

Fuel Gauge.

“Automatic High Beam Assist”

(*) See “TFT Display: Warning/

feature, in the right portion of

Engine Temperature Gauge.

Indicator Lights of Set Modes/

this area is displayed the

13* Reconfigurable quadrant for red

Functions” in this chapter.

respective green indicator.

telltales.

The display background may change

14* Reconfigurable quadrant for

according to the type of message

amber telltales.

displayed.

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The screen area in sector 1 (Main Area)

sector 20, only the main menu number

will be updated and the selected title

and the scroll arrows remain displayed

will be shown in sector 3 (Main Menu

in sector 3, left side.

Title).

Press and release the multifunction

switch (►) to enter the information

screens or a submenu. Keep the switch

(►) depressed for 2 seconds to restore

the selected/visualized functions.

The selected sub-menu title selected

will be displayed in sector 4 (Submenu

• Blue color: normal conditions.

Title).

• Yellow color: low-critical warning.

• Red color: high-critical warning.

Within a submenu, press and release

Main and Submenu

the switch in the ▲ and ▼ arrow

Operate the controls on the right side

directions to scroll the menu.

of the steering wheel to scroll, modify

Press the ◄ button to return to the

and program the Main and Submenu.

main menu from an item of interest or

from an information screen.

When the driver selects a main menu

page and the Traffic Sign Assist (TSA)

feature on "Controls" page of MTC+ is

set off (see "MTC+ "Controls" Screen"

in this section), main menu title, its

number and the scroll arrows will

disappear after two seconds.

Press and release the multifunction

When driver selects a main menu, if

switch in the ▲ and ▼ arrow

the TSA feature is set on and a sign

directions to scroll upwards and

and/or a speed limit icon is displayed in

downwards the main menu titles.

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Main Menu & Submenu Content

• Trip B: Average, Avg. speed, Elapsed

Messages on Main Display Area

Overview

time, Distance

The main display area also displays

1. MAIN MENU

7. START&STOP

"pop up" messages. These pop up

• View speed in mph or km/h

• Messages relating to the Start&Stop

messages fall into several categories:

function

2. VEHICLE INFO

• Five-Second Stored Messages

• Tire Pressure

8. AUDIO

When the appropriate conditions

• Transmission Temperature

• Information concerning audio status

occur, this type of message appears

according to current media source,

on the main display area for five

• Oil Temperature

track and station.

seconds and then returns to the

• Oil Pressure

9. STORED MESSAGES

previous screen. Most of the

• Battery Voltage

messages of this type are then

10. VEHICLE SETTINGS

• Maintenance

stored (as long as the condition that

• Speed Warning: enables, disables or

3. DRIVE MODE

activated them remains active) and

sets the speed limit represented in

• Drive Mode - Torque Distribution (on

can be reviewed from the "Stored

the dynamic icon on the TFT display

AWD version only) - Powertrain

Messages" main menu item.

• Auto apply Off/On of the Electric

status - ESC status - Suspension

Example of this message type is the

Parking Brake

stiffness status

one shown in the picture.

• Screen Setup

4. Driver Assist (if equipped)

- Upper Left

• Shows the status of any active driver

- Upper Right

assist systems: CC, ACC, LKA and

- Main Menu: Line 1

HAS. Graphics in the main area of

- Main Menu: Line 2

TFT display only refer to ACC, LKA

- Main Menu: Line 3

and HAS systems

- MPH km/h Display On/Off

• LKA (LaneSense) status

- Main Menu Navigation

5. FUEL ECONOMY

- Outline Coloring

• Average, Range, Current gage

- Key-On Display

- Key-Off Display

6. TRIP

• Unstored Messages

- Defaults

• Trip A: Average, Avg. speed, Elapsed

This message type is displayed until

time, Distance

the condition that activated the

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message is cleared (see example in

this type of message appears on the

the ones referred to the distance yet

picture).

main display area for five seconds

to be traveled will remain on.

then returns to the previous screen.

NOTE:

• Five-Second-displayed Navigation

• Popup boxes might take up the space

Messages

normally used to display main menu

When the navigation menu is

items and relevant submenus.

enabled on the MTC+, information

• The distance indicated under the

pop-ups will be displayed for 5

road name is expressed in the unit of

seconds while changing direction or

measure set by the user.

approaching a turning point.

On highway, the first pop up will be

1. MAIN MENU

displayed at 2 miles (3.2 km) from

Press and release the multifunction

• Unstored Messages with Ignition

the turn, on roadway, at 1 mile

switch in the ▲ or ▼ arrow directions

Switch in RUN

(1.6 km).

until this menu item is displayed.

While approaching the turn, further

This message type is displayed until

Pressing and releasing the switch (►)

pop ups will be displayed starting at

the ignition switch is in RUN

will toggle the unit of measure

437 yd (400 m) from the turning

position. An example of this

between mph or km/h.

point and the countdown to 0 miles.

message type is the one shown in

picture.

Further to speed, the main area can

While getting closer to a turn, the

indicate three lines that can be set to

sections referred to the distance

• Five-Second Unstored Messages

the same options and in the top right

already traveled will switch off while

When appropriate conditions occur,

or top left area. When these three

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lines are present and turn-by-turn

navigation is on, main menu area will

automatically show navigation

information. For further details, please

refer to MTC+ guide.

2. VEHICLE INFO

Press and release the switch in the ▲

or ▼ arrow directions until this menu

item is displayed.

Press and release the switch (►) to

• Transmission Temperature

NOTE:

access the submenus.

Press and release the switch in the ▲

Displays the current transmission

This strategy is also applicable in the

or ▼ arrow directions to scroll

temperature level.

Transmission Temperature and Oil

through the following information

• Oil Temperature

Pressure information screen.

displays pressing and releasing the

Displays the current engine oil

switch (►) to display the selected

• Oil Pressure

temperature level.

information.

Displays the current engine oil

pressure level.

• Tire Pressure

• Battery Voltage

Indicates the pressure of each single

tire (see example below). Please

Displays the current battery voltage.

refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Maintenance (service)

System (TPMS)” in section “Driving”

Displays mileage and days

for further information.

remaining to the execution of

scheduled maintenance service.

The gauge fill and telltale (if

applicable) are highlighted in red to

emphasize that the parameter is at

a critical level.

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For any color-coded components, color

NOTE:

depends on settings of:

To set drive parameters according to

• ESC: identified by wheel color.

own needs and path, refer to chapter

“Drive Mode” in section “Driving”.

• PowerTrain: identified by engine +

transmission unit color.

Press and release the ◄ button to

• Suspension

: identified by the

return to the main menu.

color of the four shock absorbers.

4. Driver Assist (if equipped)

Press and release the switch in the ▲

or ▼ arrow directions until this menu

Press and release the ◄ button to

item is displayed.

return to the main menu.

• Active Driver Assist System

3. DRIVE MODE

The screen graphically shows current

Press and release the switch in the ▲

status of driver assist systems: the

or ▼ arrow directions until this menu

figure shows an example with ACC

item is displayed. The screen

engaged and HAS set.

graphically shows the Drive Mode

(Normal, Sport, and I.C.E.) set by the

For every drive mode, function (ESC,

user through the relevant controls.

PowerTrain and Suspension) and color

The display main area will show

of the components shown are matched

vehicle image with parameters and

as follows:

color-coded components affected by

the selected drive mode.

The image will show the following

parameters:

• selected drive mode (in the example

shown: I.C.E.);

• LKA (LaneSense) Status

• torque distribution percentage

Vehicle is delivered with LKA in off

indicated under the arrow in front of

state set on MTC+ system, page

the wheels (on AWD version only).

"Controls".

You can enable LKA in the ”Visual”

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only or “Visual & Haptic” mode by

• Current Fuel Economy in mpg (US),

continue from the last fuel average

turning on the function via MTC+

mpg (UK) or l/100km

reading before the reset.

system soft-key and by changing

Shows the instantaneous fuel

your selection in the dedicated

economy. During AutoStop stage

submenu. The setting chosen will

performed by the Start&Stop system

latch over key cycles.

(see “Normal Starting of the

Engine” in section “Driving”), a

dash will be displayed instead of the

value.

• Range in miles or km

Shows the range since the last fuel

average reset.

When the fuel economy is reset, the

Press and release the ◄ button to

display will read “Reset” or show

return to the main menu.

dashes for two seconds.

6. TRIP

Then, the history information will

Press and release the switch in the ▲

NOTE:

be erased, and the averaging will

or ▼ arrow directions until this menu

To set these systems, see chapters

continue from the last fuel average

item is displayed.

“Adaptive Cruise Control - ACC”,

reading before the reset.

"Highway Assist - HAS" and “Lane

• Fuel Economy Average in mpg (US),

Keeping Assist - LKA” in section

mpg (UK) or l/100km

“Driving”.

Shows the average fuel economy

Press and release the ◄ button to

since the last reset.

return to the main menu.

Press the multifunction switch (►)

for 1 second and release it to reset

5. FUEL ECONOMY

the “Fuel Economy Average”.

Press and release the switch in the ▲

When the fuel economy is reset, the

or ▼ arrow directions until this menu

display will read “Reset” or show

item is displayed.

dashes for two seconds.

The screen will display the following:

For each of the “Trip A” and “Trip B”

Then, the history information will

sub-menus the screen will display the

be erased, and the averaging will

following:

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• “Distance” traveled in miles or km.

function, please see paragraph

lines of 15 alphanumeric characters.

Shows the total covered distance

“Automatic Start&Stop System” in

Displays Audio Statuses are:

since the last reset.

“Normal Starting of the Engine” of

• AM: Station Number, provided with

section “Driving”.

• “Average” consumption in mpg (US),

one line of info (frequency);

mpg (UK) or l/100km.

• FM: Frequency, provided with 2 info

Shows the average fuel

lines;

consumption since the last reset.

• SXM (SiriusXM Satellite radio):

• “Average” speed in MPH or km/h.

number and station name, artist,

Shows the average speed since the

song;

last reset.

• BTSA Bluetooth: folder, album, artist,

• “Elapsed Time”

song;

Shows the total time of travel since

• USB (Audio): USB, album, artist,

the last reset in “hours:minutes:

current track or, if available, previous

seconds.” Elapsed Time will

track, current track and next track;

8. AUDIO

increment when the ignition switch

• USB: folder, previous track, current

Press and release the switch in the ▲

is in the RUN or START position.

track and next track;

or ▼ arrow directions until this menu

Press the multifunction switch (►) for

• SD Card (Audio): album, artist,

item is displayed.

1 second and release to reset “Trip A”

previous track, current track and next

or “Trip B”.

track;

“Trip B” is reset after each key on/key

• SD Card: folder, previous track,

off cycle.

current track and next track;

Press and release the ◄ button to

• AUX: name of source, “Device

return to the main menu.

Connected” text;

7. START & STOP

• No Signal: “No Signal Available”

Press and release the switch in the ▲

text;

or ▼ arrow directions until this menu

• Mute: symbol “Mute”, the lines

item is displayed.

remain those displayed before the

With the ignition device in RUN

command “Mute”.

The display will show the audio status

position, the screen will display the

The different reception modes are

(source and current audio track) as set

status of the function (see example in

identified by symbols, shown on the

on the MTC+. It is possible to display 5

picture). To change the status of the

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display above the info lines. The chart

indicates their meaning.

BTSA

App

Press and release the switch in the ▲

Audio mute

or ▼ arrow directions to scroll the

stored messages.

Press and release the ◄ button to

AUX

When the number of messages

return to the main menu.

exceeds 9, the submenu points will be

9. STORED MESSAGES

replaced by a numerical value

Press and release the central switch in

indicating the message number. Press

the ▲ or ▼ arrow directions until this

and release the switch (►) to view the

menu item is displayed.

selected message (see example in the

The system will either display the

picture).

number of the stored messages (if any

SXM Satellite Radio

available) or “No Stored Messages” as

shown in picture.

USB

• Many signals

• Signal not available

Press and release the ◄ button to

return to the main menu.

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10. VEHICLE SETTINGS

Press and release the switch (►) to

select “Speed Warning”.

select the option. A check mark will

With ignition switch in RUN position

remain next to the previously-selected

and vehicle stopped, press and release

item until a new selection is made.

the switch in the ▲ or ▼ arrow

directions until this menu item is

displayed.

Press and release the switch (►) to

access the submenus.

Scroll with the switch in the ▲ or ▼

arrow directions to view the selectable

items:

• Speed Warning

Press and release the switch (►) once

• Electric Parking Brake

again to view the related options:

• Screen Setup

“Off” is the default status.

A setting saved notification appears as

NOTE:

a popup for 2 seconds and a white

In order to modify the status of electric

telltale indicating the set speed limit

parking brake, please see chapter

will appear on display.

“Parking Brake” in section “Driving”.

Example: How to modify the “Speed

Warning” status

NOTE:

When the vehicle is in motion (above

5 mph - 8 km/h) this function is

available and displayed in the list of

Scroll with the switch in the ▲ or ▼

“Vehicle Settings” menu.

arrow directions to view the selectable

options.

Scroll with the switch in the ▲ or ▼

Speed values are in loop, keeping the

Then the display will show the last

arrow directions to view the selectable

switch pressed in the ▲ or ▼ arrow

modified item.

items.

directions will increase scroll speed.

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When the set speed is exceeded, the

main screen shows possible options in

• Time

driver is alerted by an acoustic signal

grey (not activable).

• Time/Date (default: Upper Left)

and the telltale indicating the speed

Operate this function with the vehicle

• Range to Empty

limit becomes amber.

stopped and transmission in P (Park)

• Average MPG (or l/100km or km/l)

A pop-up message indicating that the

position.

• Current MPG (or l/100km or km/l)

limit has been exceeded will appear

In order to enter a function, press the

on display.

switch (►) as shown in the picture.

• Trip A Distance

The following directory shows the

• Trip B Distance

items available in the "Screen Setup"

submenu:

Upper Left

• None

• Compass

• Outside Temperature (default: Upper

Right)

• Date

• Time

The pop-up message and the telltale

• Time/Date (default: Upper Left)

will be displayed for 5 seconds then

Main Menu: Line 1

system will return to the previous

• Range to Empty

(only displays in Main Menu)

screen.

• Average MPG (or l/100km or km/l)

• None (default status)

SCREEN SETUP

• Current MPG (or l/100km or km/l)

• Compass

• Trip A Distance

• Outside Temperature

After having entered the “Vehicle

Settings” menu, press and release the

• Trip B Distance

• Date

switch in the ▲ or ▼ arrow directions

Upper Right

• Time

until this menu item is displayed.

(example in picture)

• Time/Date

Press and release the switch (►) to

• None

• Range to Empty

access the available items for this

• Compass

• Average MPG (or l/100km or km/l)

submenu.

• Outside Temperature (default: Upper

If the vehicle exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h),

• Current MPG (or l/100km or km/l)

Right)

this feature is unavailable and the

• Trip A Distance

• Date

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• Trip B Distance

Scroll with the switch in the ▲ or ▼

Press and release the ◄ button to

• Audio

arrow directions to view the selectable

return to the “Screen Setup” submenu.

items (in the example “Time” is

“Screen Setup” submenu parameters

Main Menu: Line 2

selected). A check mark will remain

set by the user as the ones to be

(only displays in Main Menu)

next to the previously-selected item

displayed are also indicated in the top

• Same configurable options as Line 1

until a new selection is made.

part of the MTC+ (see example in the

Main Menu: Line 3

figures).

(only displays in Main Menu)

• Same configurable options as Line 1

MPH km/h Display

(instruction line)

• On

• Off

Main Menu Navigation

• On

• Off

Press and release the switch (►) to

Outline Coloring

select an item. The notification of

• On

setting saved appears as a popup for 2

• Off

seconds, then the display will show the

Key-On Display

last-modified item.

• On

• Off

Key-Off Display

• On: Trip Summary

• Off: screen with Maserati logo and

trident

Defaults

As for the instruction line “MPH km/h

• Restore

Display”, you can either select to

• Cancel

display it in sector 6 or not (“Off”

option). In the latter case, the function

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of changing units remains in any case

“Key-On Display” and “Key-Off

The “Defaults” item of “Screen Setup”

active.

Display” items allow user to set display

submenu allows restoring Maserati

If the “Main Navigation Menu” is set

during vehicle key-on and off.

factory settings.

to “On”, navigation information will

“Key-On Display” is normally set to

TFT Display: Warning/Indicator

be displayed in the main area of the

“On”. When entering the vehicle,

Lights of Set Modes/Functions

display only if a destination has been

after the welcome screen, the display

set on the navigator of the MTC+. If

will show the information concerning

Display sections indicated in the figure

function is set to "Off", the navigation

engine starting sequence. While if it is

show warning/indicator lights

information will not be displayed.

set to “Off” (example shown in

concerning all selected driving

If the “Outline Coloring” is set to

figure), the display will show the

functions and all set functions/systems.

“On”, the TFT side edge of engine

information displayed before last

The relevant messages will be

temperature and fuel gauge indicators

vehicle key-off.

indicated within the main area for five

will change color depending on the

seconds, unless otherwise specified.

selected Drive Mode:

Fault messages will be stored under

“Stored messages”.

• Sport: green (example shown in

picture);

Charging System Warning Light

• I.C.E.: light blue.

This warning light shows the

If it is set to "Off", the color/Drive

status of the electrical

Mode combination is not active and

charging system. If the light

the edges will remain "Normal" Drive

stays on or comes on while

Mode color.

driving, turn off some of the vehicle's

non-essential electrical devices or

When engine is started and ignition

increase engine speed (if at idle). If

device is pressed to stop it, it is

the charging system warning light

possible to set “Key-Off Display” to

remains on, it means that the vehicle

obtain the following display settings:

is experiencing a problem with the

• On: Trip Summary screen (Trip B is

charging system. IMMEDIATELY

reset after each key-on/key-off

contact an Authorized Maserati

cycle);

Dealer to have the vehicle serviced.

If jump starting is required, refer to

• Off: screen with Maserati logo and

“Jump Start Procedures” in section “In

trident.

an Emergency”.

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Transmission Temperature Warning

switches off. If the problem persists,

Engine Temperature Warning Light

Light

contact an Authorized Maserati

This warning light notifies

This warning light and the

Dealer.

when the engine is

related message indicate that

overheated. If the

the transmission fluid

temperature reaches critical

CAUTION!

temperature is rising.

levels and the gauge displayed in

Continuous driving with the

If this warning light turns on, safely

sector 12 turns red, this warning light

transmission temperature warning

pull over and stop the vehicle.

under the engine temperature gauge

light illuminated will eventually cause

Then, shift the transmission into P

indicator will illuminate in red color

severe transmission damage or failure.

(Park) and run the engine at idle until

combined with the related message on

the temperature drops and the light

display. When the temperature is

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.

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If the warning light stays or turns on

The engine oil level must be checked

while driving, the engine oil pressure

with the dipstick fitted under the

WARNING!

is too low. The warning light is

hood (see “Maintenance Procedures”

combined with a displayed message

in section “Maintenance and Care”).

• If the warning light is accompanied

and an acoustic signal that will last 4

by the message “Catalyst Temp

Electric Power Steering Failure

minutes. In this case, turn the engine

Getting Hot Reduce Speed”: the

Warning Light

off immediately and carry out the

temperature of the catalytic

This warning light, and the

necessary checks.

converters is too high. The driver

related message, illuminate

Do not operate the vehicle until the

must slow down immediately until

when the electric power

problem has been corrected. This light

the warning light turns off.

steering is not operating and

does not indicate the oil level. The

• If the message “Catalyst Temp Hot

needs service.

engine oil level must be checked with

Stop Safely Wait To Cool” appears

If the warning light is on, steering

the dipstick located under the hood

after decelerating: the temperature

assistance may be not available.

(see “Maintenance Procedures” in

in the catalytic converters has

section “Maintenance and Care”).

reached a dangerous level and the

If the problem persists, contact an

catalytic converters could be

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

WARNING!

damaged. Drive slowly to the

After battery disconnection event, the

nearest Authorized Maserati Dealer.

Engine Oil Temperature Warning Light

warning light may be on. In this case,

• Maserati declines all responsibility

This light indicates that the

start the engine and perform a

for whatever damage deriving from

engine oil is overheated. The

steering wheel stroke end to end.

non-compliance with the above

warning light is combined

If the problem persists, contact an

mentioned warnings.

with the related displayed

message. In this case, drive carefully

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

Door Ajar Indicator

until the temperature drops back to

Catalyst Over Temperature Warning

normal level and the light warning

Light

This indicator illuminates

light turns off.

when one or more doors are

This warning light, and the

If the problem persists, contact an

ajar. The indicator will show

related message, light up if

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

which door is ajar. When one

the engine runs irregularly

or more doors are open, a related

Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light

with consequent high

message will be displayed if the

temperature in the exhaust system.

This warning light and the

vehicle is running at a speed of 5 mph

related displayed message,

(8 km/h) or faster.

indicate a low engine oil level.

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Trunk Lid and Hood Ajar Indicators

or engine stall and your vehicle may

Please contact an Authorized Maserati

require towing.

Dealer to check the system.

These light indicators will

illuminate to indicate that the

Low Fuel Indicator

Automatic High Beam Failure Warning

trunk lid and/or the hood are

Light

When the fuel level reaches

ajar.

This warning light and the

approximately 4.2 Gallons (16

When the trunk lid or the

related message illuminate to

litres) this light under the fuel

hood is open, a related

report a failure of the

gauge indicator will turn on,

message will be displayed

automatic high beam

and remain on until fuel is added

besides the light if the vehicle is

headlights.

together with the related message. In

running at a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h)

Contact an Authorized Maserati

this condition the color indicating the

or faster.

Dealer as soon as possible.

quantity of fuel in the tank, inside the

Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)

indicator on display, will go from

Suspensions Failure Warning Light

Indicator

white to amber.

This warning light and the

This indicator light indicates a

Refer to “Refueling” in section

related message turn on while

failure of the Electronic

“Driving” for fuel filling.

driving if there is a failure of

Throttle Control (ETC) system.

Windshield Washer Low Fluid

the suspension system (only

If the indicator turns on while

Indicator

with optional Skyhook active

driving (a torque decrease is possible),

This indicator will illuminate

suspension).

have the system checked by an

for 5 seconds to indicate a low

Please contact an Authorized Maserati

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

level of the windshield washer

Dealer to check the system.

When detecting a failure, the light

fluid. A related message will

Ice Hazard Indicator

indicator will illuminate while the

be displayed.

engine is running.

When the external

See “Maintenance Procedures” in

If the indicator remains lit with the

temperature falls below 38°F

section “Maintenance and Care” for

engine running, you can still drive your

(3°C), the temperature value

fluid filling.

vehicle. However, contact an

blinks for a few seconds, the

Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as

Headlight Aiming System Failure

indicator light turns on, a message is

Warning Light

possible.

displayed and an acoustic signal is

If the indicator is flashing while the

This warning light and the

triggered to warn the driver of the risk

engine is running, immediate service is

related message indicate a

of icy roadbed.

required. You may experience reduced

failure of the automatic

Under such conditions, we recommend

performance, an elevated/rough idle

headlight aiming system.

using the I.C.E. drive mode (see

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“Automatic Transmission” in section

“Automatic Start&Stop System” in

ADAS Status Indicators (if equipped)

“Driving”) drive carefully and slow

chapter “Normal Starting of the

When you are not viewing the

down as the grip of the tires may be

Engine” of section “Driving” for

“Drive Assist” page, the

significantly reduced.

further information.

indicators at the top left-hand

The indicator light flashes for 5

Start&Stop Failure Warning Light

side of the display indicate

seconds and switches off when the

status of individual ADAS system or

This warning light illuminates

temperature reaches 43°F (6°C) or

the combination of them (see

when there is a failure in the

higher.

examples).

Start&Stop system. Switch the

Electric Parking Brake Failure Warning

For further details, refer to

engine on or off using the

Light

“Adaptive Cruise Control -

normal procedure with the ignition

ACC”, “Lane Keeping Assist -

This warning light and related

device START/STOP and have the

LKA” and “Highway Assist - HAS” in

message illuminate when

vehicle checked at an Authorized

section “Driving”.

there is an EPB system failure.

Maserati Dealer.

The failure could also

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off

Scheduled Maintenance (Service)

completely or partially block the

(If equipped)

Indicator

vehicle because the parking brake

This warning light informs the

This indicator illuminates and

could remain on even after it has been

driver that Forward Collision

a message flashes on the

automatically or manually disengaged

Warning (FCW) is disabled. If

display for approximately 5

though its controls.

this light occurs together with

seconds after an acoustic

If it is still possible to use the vehicle

other specific messages, take your

signal to indicate that the next

(parking brake not engaged) drive to

vehicle to an Authorized Maserati

scheduled maintenance is due or is

the nearest Authorized Maserati

Dealer for service. This warning light

already overdue.

Dealer and remember to performing

will light even when the activation of

Unless reset, the message will

each operation/command that the

another driver assistance feature or

continue to display each time you

electric parking brake is not

drive mode (such as “ -ESC OFF”)

cycle the ignition to the RUN position.

functioning.

disables the FCW.

To turn off the message temporarily,

Start&Stop Disable Indicator

press and release the ◄ button on the

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

This indicator illuminates

steering wheel. To reset the service

Fault (If equipped)

when Start&Stop is turned off

indicator system, please visit an

This warning light informs

through the controls located

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

that FCW is in fault state. If

on the right side of the

this occurred together with

steering wheel. See paragraph

other specific messages, could

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mean that a system fault requiring

details, refer to “Drive Mode” in

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Fault

servicing at an Authorized Maserati

section “Driving”.

This warning light on indicates

Dealer. It is nevertheless possible to

Set Drive Mode Indicator

that the LKA system is in fault.

drive the vehicle without using this

If the warning light and the

function (for further details, refer to

Drive mode set by the driver

relevant message do not go

“Forward Collision Warning - FCW” in

through the controls on

off after a few manoeuvres and

section “Driving”).

central console is displayed

eventually a key cycle, contact an

above the transmission lever

AWD Failure Warning Light (on AWD

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

indicator.

version only)

For further details, refer to

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready

This warning light turns on to

or Canceled

“Drive Mode” in section

indicate a fault of the AWD

“Driving”.

This white warning light

system. Contact an Authorized

indicates that the ACC is ready

Maserati Dealer as soon as

Cruise Control (CC) Ready or Canceled

to be set (with 3 dashes below)

possible, and avoid using the vehicle in

and, once it sets, when it is

This white light indicator will

heavy duty conditions.

temporarily canceled (set speed in

illuminate when the CC is

Set Passive Speed Limit

white below). For further details, refer

ready to be set (with 3 dashes

to “Adaptive Cruise Control - ACC” in

This indicator light indicates

below) and, once it sets, when

section “Driving”.

the passive speed limit set via

it is temporarily canceled (set speed in

the controls on the RH side of

white below).

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set

the steering wheel (for further

For further information, check

This green warning light with

details, refer to “TFT Display: Menus

“Electronic Cruise Control” in section

below the set speed turns on

and Settings” in this chapter).

“Driving”.

when the ACC is set (for

Passive Speed Limit Exceeded

Cruise Control (CC) Set

further details, refer to

“Adaptive Cruise Control - ACC” in

This indicator light informs the

This green light indicator will

section “Driving”) and vehicle will

driver that the speed limit that

illuminate with the set speed

keep set speed.

was set has been exceeded.

when the CC is set and in

driver override. For further

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault (if

Stiff Suspension Setting Indicator

information, check “Electronic Cruise

equipped)

This indicator light indicates

Control” in section “Driving”.

This warning light turns on

that the stiff suspensions

when ACC is not operating or

program (S) is on. For further

needs servicing, For further

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details, refer to “Adaptive Cruise

Gear Shift Indicator Light

Infotainment System

Control - ACC” in section “Driving”.

This indicator lights up to

The vehicle is equipped with the

Blind Spot Assist (BSA) Failure

indicate gear shift change in

infotainment Maserati Touch Control

Warning Light

order to optimize fuel

Plus (MTC+) System, an advanced user

consumption.

This warning light and related

interface which combines innovative

See “Drive Mode” in section

message light on to report a

and exclusive technical features

“Driving” for further

failure of the BSA system.

integrating entertainment, user

information.

As consequence, on vehicles

settings, air conditioning, navigation,

equipped with ABSA also this latter

Service AWD System Message (AWD

communication and information

will be not working or

version only)

features within a single system.

malfunctioning.

The message and the warning light on

The MTC+ System features an audio

Contact an Authorized Maserati

the TFT display will illuminate when

system which is acoustically optimized

Dealer as soon as possible avoiding to

all-wheel drive feature requires

for this specific vehicle.

use this system.

service. For further information refer

Headlight On Indicator

to “All-Wheel Drive” in section

“Driving”.

This indicator will illuminate

WARNING!

when the position lights or

The navigation system assists the

headlights are turned on.

driver while driving, providing advice

For further details, see

and suggestions, by voice guidance

“Lights” in section “Understanding

and graphic information, for the best

the Vehicle”.

route to reach the set destination. The

suggestions provided by the

Automatic High Beam On Indicator

navigation system do not relieve the

This indicator turns on when

driver from full responsibility for the

the “Automatic High Beam”

manoeuvres made through traffic

feature is set on MTC+ (see

while driving, or from compliance

“MTC+ Settings” in this

with road regulations and other

section).

provisions regarding road traffic. The

person driving the vehicle is always

and in any case responsible for safe

driving on the road.

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The vehicle is provided with a specific

After connecting the device, by using

add to the owner’s manual, describing

the MTC+ display softkeys, knobs on

the MTC+ System features and listing

the central console and controls at the

all warnings and precautions, which

steering wheel, user can navigate

are essential for a safe use of the

through the content of the connected

system. Maserati advises you to read

device and set its playing mode.

this add carefully and thoroughly.

Multimedia Navigation Controls on

The MTC+ display is positioned in the

Central Console

central part of the dashboard and the

The manual controls located on the

manual controls and devices for

central console are a further interface

connecting external sources are

for the driver and nearby passenger,

positioned on the central console.

that adds to the MTC+ display

MTC+ touch display.

softkeys. Using the manual controls,

Ports for SD card, AUX and USB

the MTC+ display will work as a

(for further details, refer to

graphic display of the inputs from the

“Interior features” in section

controls.

“Understanding the Vehicle”).

Volume Control

By working this knob in “Radio” or

“Browse” button

“Media” mode, user can adjust the

“Back” button

volume of the radio or audio files,

Manual Controls and Devices

from minimum to maximum and vice

“Enter” button.

versa. Turn knob clockwise to increase

Volume control.

SD, AUX and USB Ports

the volume, counter-clockwise to

Tune/scroll control.

When an SD card is inserted into its

decrease it. The volume status will be

housing, the MTC+ is able to read it

indicated in the top part of the MTC+

Slide phone drawer.

and select multimedia files (music and

display.

Door for access to multimedia

images) from the device.

ports and phone housing.

By using the AUX and USB ports it is

possible to connect external devices to

the MTC+ (see chapter “Interior

features” in section “Understanding

the Vehicle”).

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selected, or the favorites when the

“Nav (Navigation)” menu is selected.

Back button

Press this button to go back to

previous menu or previous screen.

Press this button to shift the

navigation one level backwards on

MTC+ screen. If it is pressed and held

for at least 2 seconds, it brings the

cursor back in the lower bar of the

Tune/Scroll Control

Main menu bar is set up by Maserati:

main menus.

it can be customized according to

By working this knob in “Radio” or

Enter Button

personal requirements, as explained in

“Media” mode, user can go through

To confirm the function or setting

“Customizing the Main Menu Bar” in

the radio stations or scroll the tracks

highlighted on MTC+ display.

this chapter.

inside connected external devices and

When in “Radio” mode and the

For further information refer to the

confirm the selection by pressing enter

ignition switch in RUN position, you

dedicated booklet included in the

button.

can save your preset stations.

owner documentation.

In any other mode of the MTC+, use

this knob to scroll the list of available

1. “Radio” softkey

Main Menu Bar on MTC+

options or to manage the cursor

Display

Touch this softkey to enter the

movement in the lower bar of the

Radio mode. The different tuner

main menus. Then press enter button

The softkeys located on the lower part

modes: FM, AM, SXM and “Aha”

to confirm the function or setting

of the MTC+ display represent the

App (for countries where it is

highlighted on MTC+ display.

main menu modes/functions, which

supported) can be selected by

are briefly indicated below.

Browse button

touching the related softkeys in the

After selecting a function, using the

Radio mode.

tune/scroll knob or softkeys on MTC+

2. “Media” softkey (if connected)

display, press this button to see the

Touch this softkey to access media

detail of the items/options of the

sources such as: USB Device, AUX,

selected function. This button is also

Bluetooth and SD card as long as

used as shortcut to display the phone

the requested media is present.

book, when the “Phone” menu is

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“Controls” softkey

Touch one of these soft-key to access

Switch off the screen backlight by

the list of functions that users can set.

touching “Screen OFF” softkey in the

Touch this soft-key to access the

“Controls” screen of MTC+ display.

features of some driver assistance

Touchscreen Display Warnings

system (ADAS) that can be set up (if

equipped). Features can be selected

CAUTION!

and adjusted or turned on/off by

touching the related soft-key (see

• Do NOT attach any object to the

"MTC+ "Controls" Screen" in this

touchscreen, doing so can result in

section).

damage to the touchscreen.

softkey

• Do not press the screen with any

hard or sharp objects (pen, USB stick,

Touch this softkey to access

jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the

Applications / settings screen.

touchscreen surface.

“Climate” softkey

• Do not spray any liquid or caustic

Without ADAS

Touch this soft-key to access the air

chemicals directly on the screen. Use

conditioning settings. In this screen

a clean and dry micro fiber lens

the following controls are also

cleaning cloth in order to clean the

available: Heated Seats, Heated

touchscreen.

Steering Wheel and Ventilated

• If necessary, use a lint-free cloth

Seats. See “Air Conditioning

dampened with a cleaning solution,

Controls” in this section for further

such as isopropyl alcohol, or an

details.

isopropyl alcohol and water solution

“Nav” softkey

ratio of 50:50. Be sure to follow the

Touch this softkey to access the

solvent manufacturer’s precautions

Navigation feature. Refer to the

and directions.

With ADAS

MTC+ instruction manual for further

details.

Switch OFF Touchscreen Backlight

Customizing the Main Menu

“Phone” softkey

If the screen backlight becomes

Bar

annoying when driving, it is possible to

The softkeys for the main functions of

Touch one of these softkey to access

switch it off.

the MTC+ system, indicated at the

the MTC+ Phone feature that can be

set or monitored via MTC+.

bottom of the MTC+ display, can be

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easily customized to suit user's

be downloaded on your mobile

possibility to make phone calls or send

requirements, as follows:

device.

and receive messages without taking

your hands off the steering wheel.

• press

button to open

You can also request Google to make

applications/settings screen;

any type of research. Android Auto

• hold depressed and drag the icon

will give an easier access to

corresponding to the selected

applications and content from the

function until it overlaps the one to

MTC+ system display.

be replaced on the bottom bar.

The following tables show the

“Screen” and “Audio” source (of

projection device

or of MTC+

System MTC+

) when a smartphone is

connected, a session is established and

These applications use the MTC+

the device (Table A) or the MTC+

display as projector of the functions

System (Table B) is performing an

available on the connected device.

action.

“Apple CarPlay” allows the best use of

your iPhone^® in the car and perfect

integration with the MTC + display

and with the controls of the car,

Once it is set in the menu bar, the new

including Siri voice control. You can

connection will be immediately

make phone calls, access music, send

operational.

and receive messages, get real-time

Use the MTC+ Display as

directions on traffic conditions, all

while staying focused on the road.

Projection Device

The “Android Auto” app lets you

If your smartphone is properly

share information while driving and

connected to the vehicle via the USB

make it easier to access Google. The

port, on the MTC+ screen in place of

interface is equipped with Google

“Phone” soft-key and in the source list

Maps with voice guided navigation,

of “Media” screen you can find the

traffic information in real time,

“Apple CarPlay” (example shown in

on-demand access to millions of songs

picture) or the “Android Auto” app

in Google Play Music. It also offers the

soft-key. “Android Auto” app needs to

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Table A: device is performing an action

MTC+ System MTC+

: Active Mode

Action

Radio

Media

Navigation

Phone

Voice Rec.

Screen:

No App active

Audio: MTC+

Screen:

Start Media Player

Audio:

Audio: MTC+

Screen:

Audio: MTC+

MTC+

Audio: MTC+

Screen:

Popup to ask

Start Navigation

Audio: MTC+

which Nav to use

Audio: MTC+

+ Audio priority

Screen:

Start Phone Call

Audio: MTC+

Screen:

Screen: MTC+

Start VR

Audio:

Audio: MTC+

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Table B: MTC+ is performing an action

Device

: Active Mode

Action MTC+

No App active

Media

Navigation

Phone

Voice Rec.

Screen: MTC+

Main Audio: MTC+

Screen: MTC+

Start Radio

Audio: MTC+

+ mix

Audio:

prompt nav

Screen: MTC+

Start Media Player

Main Audio: MTC+

Audio: MTC+

Audio:

+ Audio priority

Screen: MTC+

Screen:

MTC+

Screen: MTC+

Main

Popup to ask

Start Navigation

which Nav to use

Audio:

Audio: MTC+

Audio:

+ Audio priority

Screen:

Start Phone Call

Audio:

Screen:

Screen: MTC+

Cannot start VR

Screen:

Start VR

Audio: MTC+

during Call

Audio: MTC+

Audio:

+ Audio priority

Start Rear Parking

Screen: MTC+

Camera

Audio: MTC+

Audio:

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By pressing the top of the rocker

or turn the tune/scroll bottom knob to

Audio Controls

switch you can increase the volume

tune station.

The vehicle is equipped with audio

and by pressing the bottom of the

controls that allow both driver and

rocker switch you can lower it. Press

front passenger to operate the audio

the center button to mute the volume.

system. These controls can be used to

The left-hand control functions

adjust audio volume, change radio

depend on the current source. To

station or mode (FM, AM, USB, etc).

change source, press the center

button.

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

When in “Radio” mode, pressing the

These audio controls are rocker-type

top of the switch will “Seek” up for

switches with a button in the center

the previous listenable station and

and are located on the rear side of the

pressing the bottom of the switch will

For further details, refer to

steering wheel, right behind the front

“Seek” down for the previous

“Infotainment System” in this section.

switches.

listenable station.

When in App/Settings mode, the

When an external source is connected

to MTC+, a light press on the top of

tune/scroll bottom knob and the

the switch will play the next track on

browse

and enter buttons allow

the device connected.

you to scroll through the menus and

change the user’s settings (see “MTC+

Press the bottom of the switch once to

Settings” in section “Dashboard

go to the beginning of the current

Instruments and Controls”).

track, or to the beginning of the

previous track if it is within one second

after the current track begins to play.

If you press the switch up or down

twice, it plays the second track; three

Press any button to display

times, it will play the third one, etc.

information on the radio station or

track being listened to inside a pop-up

Audio Controls on Central

for 2 seconds on instrument cluster.

Console

The right-hand control manages the

In “Radio” mode, turn the volume

volume.

upper knob to set the audio volume,

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• One 3.5 in (90 mm) diameter

Audio System

Midrange diameter, on the top of

The vehicle is equipped with an audio

the dashboard.

system that offers superior sound

• Four 1 in (25 mm) diameter

quality, higher sound pressure levels

Tweeters, two on the upper edges of

and reduced energy consumption.

the dashboard and one on each rear

The system maximises the amplifier

door.

and speaker technology delivering

• One 12.4 x 7.9 in (315 x 200 mm)

substantially higher components and

Subwoofer on the rear panel below

system efficiency.

the rear window.

Basic System

•

8- channel amplifier in the trunk.

The basic sound system features 8

speakers and can develop a sound

output of 80 W.

The basic system includes:

• Four 6.5 in (165 mm) diameter

Woofers, one on each door.

• Four 1 in (25 mm) diameter

Tweeters, two on the upper edges of

the dashboard and one on each rear

Basic System

door.

Premium System

The vehicle can be equipped with a

“Premium” sound system which

features 10 speakers and can develop

a sound output of 900 W.

This system includes:

• Four 6.5 in (165 mm) diameter

Woofers, one on each door.

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front door and two on the rear

parcel shelf.

• Five 1 in (25 mm) Tweeters: one on

center dashboard, two on the upper

edges of the dashboard and one on

each rear door.

• 12.4 x 7.9 in (315 x 200 mm)

Racetrack Sub Dual VC on the rear

parcel shelf.

• 16 channel 1280 Watts Class-D

amplifier in the trunk.

Premium System

High Premium System

The vehicle can be equipped with a

“High Premium” audio system

including 15 speakers and 1280 W of

sound power, available upon request.

The “High Premium” system includes:

• Four 6.5 in (165 mm) Woofers: one

on each door.

• Five 4 in (100 mm) Midranges: one

on center dashboard, one on each

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NOTE:

MTC+ “Controls” Screen

• For further details refer also to the

Touch the “Controls” soft-key on the

“Maserati Touch Control Plus

lower part of the MTC+ display to turn

(MTC+)” guide.

on/off some on-board devices and turn

• All settings must be edited with

on/off and adjust some driver assist

ignition device set to RUN position.

systems (ADAS).

• Some of the Customer

Once you enter the “Controls” screen,

programmable features are optional

use the touch soft-keys or turn the

or for a specific model/version and

tune/scroll knob to scroll and change

may not be available on your

feature settings and press the enter

With ADAS

vehicle.

upper button to confirm the selection.

Some features can be set only on or

Some of these devices or systems are

off touching the corresponding

optional or for a specific

Features Common to All

soft-key. The blue colour of the

model/version and may not be

Configurations

soft-key outline will confirm the state

available on your vehicle.

change.

• Glove Box

The “Controls” screen is specific to the

Other features can have one or more

This feature allows you to enter a

vehicles that are not equipped with

instruction/setting pages that are

4-digit PIN code to lock and unlock

driver assistance systems (Without

accessed by touching the

the glove box in the passenger side

ADAS Systems) and for those that

corresponding soft-key (example:

of the dashboard.

have them (With ADAS Systems).

"Glove Box").

See "Dashboard Compartments" in

The ADAS features have two soft-keys:

this section for further details.

the first soft-key changes the current

• Rear Sunshade

setting on or off, the second soft-key

This feature allows you to open and

on the side shows the current setting.

close the sunshade on the rear

By touching the second soft-key, you

window.

will enter the setting page in which all

feature options are visible and

See "Rear Window" in section

adjustable.

"Before Starting" for further

details.

• Start & Stop Off

Without ADAS

This feature allows you to disable

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the Start & Stop when frequent

activated in “Lights” mode, the

stops and restarts of the engine may

system will only show a warning

become annoying.

light in the outside mirrors.

See "Normal Starting of the Engine"

When “Lights + Chime” mode is

in section "Driving" for further

activated, the system will show a

details.

warning light in the outside mirrors

• Auto High Beam Assist

as well as give an audible alert when

the turn signal is on. When “Off” is

By selecting this feature, when the

selected, the system is deactivated.

forward digital camera detect a

For description of this system, see

vehicle that precedes in the

Without ADAS

chapter “Blind Spot Assist - BSA” in

direction of travel or in the opposite

• Settings

section “Driving”.

direction, adjust the high beam in

an automatic way not to dazzle.

Touch this soft-key you enter the

Features specific for Vehicles

See "Lights" in section

“Settings” page that displays all user

with ADAS

"Understanding the Vehicle" for

- customizable features: see “MTC+

• Lane Keeping Assist

further details.

Settings” in this section.

Activating this feature the LKA

• Screen OFF

Features Specific for Vehicle

system will attempt to keep the

This feature allows you to switch off

without ADAS

vehicle in lane and can apply direct

the MTC+ screen backlight if it

input to electric power steering

• Blind Spot Assist

becomes annoying when driving.

system to change direction of

Activating this feature the BSA and

See "Infotainment System" in this

vehicle.

RCP systems assist the driver when

section for further details.

The current system setting is shown

changing lanes, overtaking and

• Outlet

in blue on the right side of the LKA

when parking, by detecting the

Activating this feature an electrical

soft-key.

arrival of other vehicles from a side

power converter allows you to use

or rear blind spot. When this

Touching this soft-key the set page

the 115V AC-150W power outlet

happens, a light signal appears in

of LKA system will be displayed (see

that may be present on some

the external rear-view mirror.

picture).

versions, inside the compartment

When Blind Spot Assist (BSA) is

between the backrests of the rear

selected, the feature can be set to

seats.

“Off”, “Lights” or “Lights + Chime”

(default mode). When this feature is

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soft-key the set page of ABSA

driver and may perform braking

system will be displayed (see

maneuvers.

picture).

The current system setting is shown

in blue on the right side of the FCW

soft-key.

Touching this soft-key the set page

of FCW system will be displayed (see

picture).

Driver warnings can be only

"Visual" or "Visual & Haptic"

(default mode).

System response can be set to

Driver warnings can be only

"Early", "Medium" (default mode)

"Visual", "Visual & Acoustic"

and "Late".

(default mode) or "Visual & Haptic".

System reaction force can be set to

System response can be set to

"Low", "Medium" (default mode)

"Early", "Medium" (default mode)

and "High".

and "Late".

FCW is always active: it is possible to

See "Lane Keeping Assist - LKA" in

System reaction force can be set to

set the sensitivity and the aid of the

section "Driving" for more details.

"Low", "Medium" (default mode)

active braking.

• Active Blind Spot Assist

and "High".

FCW sensitivity can be set to

Activating this feature the system

See "Active Blind Spot Assist -

“Near”, to “Medium” or to “Far”.

will try to prevent collision between

ABSA" in section "Driving" for more

The default status of FCW is the

host vehicle and potential blind

details.

“Medium” setting. Setting it to

spot collision hazard. System applies

• Forward Collision Warning (with

“Far” means the system will warn

direct input to electric power

active braking)

you of a possible collision with the

steering system to change direction

vehicle in front of you when you are

The FCW feature primarily uses the

of vehicle to avoid collision.

farther away. This gives you the best

front radar and forward looking

The current system setting is shown

reaction time, though could lead to

camera for sensing vehicles ahead,

in blue on the right side of the

some more unwanted warnings.

and will provide warnings to the

ABSA soft-key. Touching this

“Medium” gives instead a little less

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time for reacting compared to

(12 km/h), at which point it will

MTC+ Settings

“Far”, but at the same time should

immediately cancel and return to

lead to less not desired warning.

the last-viewed screen.

Customer Programmable

To change the setting for more

The feature can be set to “On” or

Features

dynamic driving, select the “Near”

“Off”. See “Surround View Camera

The MTC+ System uses a combination

setting. This warns you of a possible

System (optional)” in section

of keys able to access and change the

collision when you are much closer

“Understanding the Vehicle” for

customer programmable features

to the vehicle in front of you.

further details.

present in the “Settings” and

FCW with active braking can be set

• Traffic Sign Assist

“Controls” page (see also “MTC+

to "On" or "Off".

By activating this feature, the

“Controls” Screen” in this section).

• Surround View Camera

forward-facing digital camera, with

Access programmable features

By activating this feature the system

the aid of maps on the navigation

touching “Settings” soft-key in the

uses four cameras to monitor the

system, is able to detect certain signs

“Controls” screen page, or using

area around the vehicle when

and speed limits. Those are

manual controls on central console

transmission lever is shifted to P

displayed by the TSA system on the

(refer to “Infotainment System” in this

(Park), N (Neutral) or D (Drive)

instrument cluster display together

section).

position.

with a possible alert when the

Turn the tune/scroll knob to scroll

vehicle exceeds the speed limit.

through menus and change settings on

When activation occurs by pressing

the “Surround View” button in the

MTC+ display, touch the enter upper

“Controls” screen or moving the

button to confirm the selection.

shift lever in R (Reverse) position,

the initial view will be the default

view (associated with current gear

state). Image will be displayed with

active guidelines while in that gear

as long as vehicle speed remains

lower than 8 mph (12 km/h).

When vehicle is shifted into a

different gear, the image will

See "Traffic Sign Assist - TSA" in

remain displayed for 10 seconds, or

section "Driving" for further details.

vehicle is shifted in P (Park), or until

Without ADAS

vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph

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To make a selection, and enter the

desired function, touch the

corresponding softkey on the menu

(the picture shown is “Engine Off

Options”).

With ADAS

In this mode the MTC+ System allows

NOTE:

you to access the following

programmable features (some of them

• For further details refer also to the

are optional or for a specific

“Maserati Touch Control Plus

model/version and may not be

(MTC+)” guide.

available on your vehicle): Display,

• All settings must be edited with

To scroll through the functions, move

Units, Voice Commands, Clock, Safety

ignition device set to RUN position.

the cursor up or down, or touch the

& Driving Assistant, Lights, Doors &

arrow ▼ or ▲. Once the desired mode

Locks, Auto-On Comfort & Remote

To display the programmable features

is entered, press and release the

Start, Engine Off Options, Audio,

menu on MTC+, you can also touch

touchscreen area of the setting that

Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup,

soft-key to view all available

you wish to modify. The new setting

Restore Settings and Clear Personal

applications and then select

will be highlighted with one or more

Data.

“Settings”.

boxes to indicate status or possible

NOTE:

variants of the function status. A

• Only one touchscreen area/softkey

check mark in a box indicates the

may be selected at a time.

current status of the function. Touch

the check mark to cancel, or the

• Menu navigation indications refer to

empty box to insert the check mark,

the use of softkeys on MTC+ display:

and change the status of the function.

the same operations can be

performed using the manual

controls on central console.

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Display

(if equipped). The available

languages are specific to the target

After pressing the “Display” soft-key

markets.

the following mode settings will be

available.

• Touchscreen Beep

When in this display, you can turn

• Display Mode

on or shut off the sound activated

When in this display you can select

by pressure of a touchscreen

one of the auto display settings. To

soft-key.

change mode status, checkmarked

"Night", “Day” or “Auto” cell.

• Controls Screen Time-Out

When this mode is selected, the

Once the procedure is completed (for

• Display Brightness with Headlights

“Controls” screen will remain

example, Display mode) touch the

On (Night)

back arrow softkey to return to the

displayed for 5 seconds. If this mode

When in this display, you can select

previous menu or touch the upper

is not selected, the screen will

the brightness with the headlights

right “X” softkey, to close the settings

remain displayed until closed

on. Adjust the brightness from level

screen. Touching the ▲ or ▼ softkeys

manually.

0 to 10 with the “+” and “-” setting

and the cursor on the right side of the

soft-keys or by selecting any point

screen will allow you to scroll up or

on the scale between the “+” and

down through the available settings.

“-” soft-keys.

• Display Brightness with Headlights

Off (Day)

When in this display, you can select

the brightness with the headlights

off. Adjust the brightness as

previously explained for "Night"

setting.

• Nav Next Turn Pop-ups in Cluster

• Set Language

By selecting this feature, the next

When in this display, you can select

turn direction will appear on the

one language for all display

instrument cluster along a

descriptions, including the trip

programmed route until the desired

functions and the navigation system

destination is reached (see picture).

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selectable units of measure are listed

response length, touch the “Brief”

below:

or “Detailed” softkey.

• Distance unit:

• Show Command List

select from: “mi” or “km”.

When this feature is selected, it is

• Speed unit:

possible to select options during a

voice control session. Options for

select from: “mph” or “km/h”.

available controls are: “Always”,

• Consumption unit:

“w/Help” or “Never”.

select from: “mpg” (US), “mpg”

(UK), “l/100km” or “km/l”.

Clock

• AutoShow Smartphone Display

• Capacity unit:

Time is always visible on the

Upon Connection

select from: “gal” (US), “gal” (UK)

dashboard analog clock (see “Analog

This feature allows to use the MTC+

or “l”.

Clock” in this section) and in digital

display as a projection device

• Pressure unit:

format on the instrument cluster and

connected via USB port in order to

on the MTC+ display.

select from: “psi”, “kPa” or “bar”.

browse the Apple CarPlay and

• Temperature unit:

Android Auto apps. By setting this

feature, automatic switch from

select from: “°F” or “°C”.

native screen to projection device

• Power unit:

will happen every time you connect

select from: “HP” (US), “HP” (UK) or

your smartphone. For further details

“kW”.

refer to the “Maserati Touch

• Torque unit:

Control Plus (MTC+)” guide.

select from: “lb-ft” or “Nm”.

Units

Voice Commands

After pressing the “Units” and then

After pressing “Voice” softkey the

“Custom” softkey on the touchscreen

following modes will be available.

you may select between “Imperial”

units and “Metric” of measure. Each

• Voice Response Length

unit of measure can be independently

When in this display, you can

displayed in the TFT Display and in the

change the voice response length

navigation system. The following

settings. To change the voice

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you can set the hours manually from

1 to 24. To select, touch the “+” or

“-” soft-keys to adjust the hours.

• Set Time Minutes

With “Sync Time with GPS” feature

unchecked and this mode selected,

you can set the minutes manually

from 0 to 59. To select, touch the

“+” or “-” soft-keys as done for the

hours.

With this feature it is possible to view

Safety & Driving Assistant

• Time Format

and set the following modes.

Touch this soft-key to set the following

When in this mode, you can select

• Sync Time with GPS

modes.

the time format display. To change

Time is normally automatically

the current setting, touch and

• ParkSense (Park Assist)

synchronised with the radio signal. It

release the “12 Hrs” or “24 Hrs”

The park assist system will scan for

is also possible to set automatic

soft-key.

objects behind and in front of the

synchronisation mode using GPS

• Show Time In Status Bar

vehicle when the transmission shift

signal instead.

This feature will allow you to turn

lever is in R (Reverse) and the vehicle

on or shut off the digital clock in the

speed is less than 7.5 mph (12 km/h).

status bar.

The system can be enabled with

“Sound” only, “Sound+Display”, or

• Set Date in Cluster

turned “Off”. See “Park Assist

When in this mode, you can set the

(optional)” in section “Before

date manually in the status bar of

Starting” for further information.

the MTC+ and on the instrument

• Front Sensors Active in Drive

cluster display. Touch the “+” or “-”

soft-keys to adjust “Day”, “Month”

If this feature is active, when driver

and “Year”.

takes shift lever from P (Park) or N

(Neutral) to D (Drive), front parking

• Set Time Hours

sensors are activated. If this feature

With “Sync Time with GPS” feature

is not active, when driver takes shift

unchecked and this mode selected,

lever from P (park) or N (Neutral) to

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D (Driver), front parking sensors are

• Auto Folding Side Mirrors

will automatically activate the

NOT activated.

By selecting this feature the power

windshield wipers if it senses

external mirrors will automatically

moisture on the windshield. The

• Front ParkSense Volume

fold alfter a lock door request,

feature can be set to “On” or “Off”.

When this feature is selected, the

performed by key fob RKE

• Hill Start Assist

chime volume of front park assist

transmitter or by the “Passive

sensors can be set to “Low”,

This feature allows you to disable

Entry” system.

“Medium” or “High” level.

the HSA system. The feature can be

“Medium” is the default setting.

Power external mirrors will

set to “On” or “Off”. See “Brake

The system will retain its last known

automatically unfold once the

and Stability Control System” in

configuration state through ignition

ignition device is in ACC or RUN

section “Driving” for further details.

cycles.

position, only if the last fold

movement has been automatic.

Lights

• Rear ParkSense Volume

If the mirrors were manually folded

Press the “Lights” soft-key to set the

When this feature is selected, the

by the switch on the driver's door

following modes.

chime volume of rear park assist

panel, before a lock action, they will

sensors can be set to “Low”,

• Headlight Off Delay

need to be manually unfold to

“Medium” or “High” level.

By selecting this feature, the driver

reactivate the automatic behave.

“Medium” is the default setting.

can choose to have the headlight

The system will retain its last known

• ParkView Backup Camera Delay

off or lit for 30, 60, or 90 seconds

configuration state through ignition

By selecting this feature, when the

when the engine is shut off. To

cycles.

shift lever is moved out of R

change the current headlight off

(Reverse), the rear view image with

delay status, touch and release the

• Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse

dynamic grid lines will be displayed

“0”, “30”, “60” or “90” soft-key to

By selecting this feature the outside

for up to 10 seconds after shifting

select the desired time range.

side-view mirrors will tilt downward

unless the forward vehicle speed

when the ignition is in RUN position

exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h), or the

and the transmission shift lever is in

transmission is shifted into P (Park)

R (Reverse) position. The mirrors will

or the ignition device is switched to

move back to their previous

the OFF position. The feature can be

position when the transmission is

set to “On” or “Off”.

shifted out of R (Reverse). The

feature can be set to “On” or “Off”.

• Rain Sensing Auto Wipers

By selecting this feature, the system

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“Understanding the Vehicle” for

further information.

• Headlight Dip - Traffic Changeover (if

equipped)

By selecting this feature, the

headlights will change their light

distribution when a left-hand-drive

vehicle enter a Country with

right-hand-drive system and vice

versa. The feature can be set to

• Headlight Illumination on Approach

“On” or “Off”.

• Auto Unlock on Exit

By selecting this feature, the driver

By selecting this feature, all doors

• Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

can choose to have the headlight off

will unlock when the vehicle is

By selecting and check-mark this

or lit for 30, 60, or 90 seconds when

stopped, the transmission is in P

feature, the DRL lights will turn on

the doors are unlocked with the key

(Park) or N (Neutral) position and

whenever the engine running. The

fob RKE transmitter.

the driver's door is open. The

feature can be set to “On” or “Off”.

• Headlights with Wipers

• Adaptive Front Light (if equipped)

By selecting this feature, while the

• Flash Lights with Lock

By selecting this feature, the system

headlight lever is in “AUTO”

By selecting this feature, the

turn off the beam shaping and

position, the headlight will turn on

headlights will flash when the doors

bending. See “Lights” in section

approximately 10 seconds after the

are locked or unlocked with the key

“Understanding the Vehicle” for

wipers are activated. The headlight

fob RKE transmitter or when using

further details.

will also turn off when the wipers

the Passive Entry feature.

deactivate if they were activated in

Doors & Locks

• Sound Horn with Lock

the current mode. The feature can

Press the “Doors & Locks” soft-key to

When this feature is selected, the

be set to “On” or “Off”.

set the following modes.

horn will sound when the doors are

• Auto High Beams Assist

locked with the key fob RKE

• Auto Door Locks

By selecting this feature, the high

transmitter. You can choose from

When this feature is selected, all

beam headlight will deactivate

the following options: “Off” (no

doors will automatically lock when

automatically under certain

sound), “1st Press” (sound on the

the vehicle is in motion. The feature

conditions. See “Lights” in section

first press of the

button) and

can be set to “On” or “Off”.

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“2nd Press” (sound on the second

• with “Passive Entry”, touching the

• Power Trunk Lid Alert

press of the

button).

handle more than once will only

When this feature is selected,

result in the driver’s door opening.

further to turn indicators flashing,

• Sound Horn with Remote Start

If driver door first is selected, once

an acoustic warning will also be

When this feature is selected, the

the driver door is opened, the

triggered when opening and closing

horn will sound when you use the

interior door lock/unlock switch can

the trunk lid. The feature can be set

key fob RKE transmitter to start the

be used to unlock all doors (or use

to “On” or “Off”.

engine. The feature can be set to

key fob RKE transmitter).

“On” or “Off”. See “Remote Start

• Hands Free Power Trunk Lid

System” in section “Before Starting”

• Passive Entry

To prevent the accidental opening

for further details.

This feature allows you to lock and

of the Power Trunk Lid/Hands Free

• Remote Unlock Sequence

unlock the vehicle door(s) without

(optional) with the movement of

having to push the key fob RKE

the foot, it is possible to disable the

By selecting this feature you may set

transmitter

buttons. By

“Hands Free” function. The feature

up only the driver's door or all

selecting this feature, “Passive

can be set to “On” or “Off”. This

doors mode will unlock on the first

Entry” may be set to “On” or “Off”.

operation is recommended when

press of the key fob RKE transmitter

The default status is “On”. With

you have to wash the car (for

button. When “Driver Door” is

“Passive Entry” deactivated, also the

further information, refer to

selected, you must press the key fob

“Pre-Short Drop” function is

“Power Trunk Lid Operation” in

RKE transmitter

button twice to

disabled (for further information,

section “Before Starting”).

unlock also the passenger's doors.

refer to “Bodywork Maintenance

When unlocking “All Doors” by first

Auto-On Comfort & Remote

and Care” in section “Maintenance

press selection mode, all doors will

and Care”).

Start

unlock on the first press of the key

fob RKE transmitter

button.

• Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob

• Auto-on Driver Comfort System

If the vehicle is programmed on “1st

This selected mode enables to

This feature allows to activate the

Press of Key Fob Unlocks”:

combine the key fob to personal

comfort of the driving seat when

driver’s position settings. These

starting the engine.

• all doors will unlock no matter

settings will be implemented when

If equipped, the driver’s

which “Passive Entry” equipped

pressing the

button on the key

heated/vented seat and/or heated

door handle is grasped;

fob RKE transmitter with ignition

steering wheel will automatically

• only the driver’s door will unlock

device in RUN position.

activate by temperatures below

when the driver’s door is grasped;

40°F (4°C). When temperatures are

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above 80°F (26°C) the driver vented

cancelled (0 seconds) or reduced to

seat will turn on.

60 or 30 seconds.

Audio

This feature enables to view and set

the available audio modes depending

on the type of audio system supplied

on the car.

The following modes refer to the

“High Premium” audio system.

• Engine Off Power Delay (Power

• Balance/Fade

duration after engine shutdown)

Use this screen to adjust the balance

• Remote Start

By selecting this feature, the power

and fade settings. Touch and drag

window switches, radio, MTC+

the speaker icon, use the arrows to

You can choose from the following

Phone System, power sunroof (if

adjust, or tap the “C” icon to

options: “Off”, “Remote Start”

equipped), and power outlets will

readjust to the centre.

(activation of this function when

remain active for up to 10 minutes

you use the key fob RKE transmitter

after turning off the engine.

to start the engine) and “All Starts”

Opening of one front doors will

(activation of this function when

cancel this feature.

you start the engine in all modes).

The switch-off delay can be

Engine Off Options

cancelled (0 seconds) you can choose

from 45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10

This feature allows you to set some

minutes.

functions after turning off the engine.

• Headlight Off Delay

• Easy Exit Seat

By selecting this feature the

When this feature is selected, the

headlight will stay lit for up to 90

• Equalizer

driver's seat will automatically move

seconds after turning off the

rearward once the engine is shut off

Use this screen is used to adjust the

engine.

for easy exit of the vehicle. The

“Bass”, “Mid” and “Treble” settings.

feature can be set to “On” or “Off”.

The switch-off delay can be

Adjust the settings with the “+” and

“-” setting soft-keys or scroll and

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touch the slider in any point on the

surround sound mode. Available

scale between the “+” and “-”

settings: “On” and “Off”.

soft-keys.

Phone/Bluetooth

Press this soft-key to select and

• Clari-Fi

connect phones and audio sources.

• Speed Adjusted Volume

This function improves the audio

• Do Not Disturb

This feature increases or decreases

quality by enhancing digitally

Settings available for this feature:

volume combined to vehicle speed.

compressed source files such as MP3

To change the speed adjusted

and AAC files and certain music

• Auto Reply

volume touch the “Off”, “1”, “2” or

tracks played by radio stations. In

To change the mode status, touch

“3” soft-key.

case of high-definition source files

the “Text”, “Call” or “Both”

like the ones on a CD, Clari-Fi shall

soft-key.

apply no enhancement. Clari-Fi

• Auto Reply Message

intervention is completely

To change the mode status, touch

automatic. The feature can be set

the “Custom” or “Default”

“On” or “Off”.

soft-key.

• Customize Auto Reply Message

• Auto Play

This feature allows you to

When a portable device is

customise the “Auto Reply

connected via USB port to MTC+

Message”. Text messages are

system, it plays automatically the

limited to 160 characters (key pad

songs if this feature is set to "On".

is not available while vehicle is it

• Surround Sound

motion).

This feature provides simulated

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NOTE:

On the Maserati website, at

www.maserati.com , or through an

Authorized Maserati Dealer you may

consult the list of telephones that are

compatible with the MTC+, and their

level of compatibility.

SiriusXM Setup

After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup”

• Paired Phones

• Paired Audio Sources

soft-key the following settings will be

By selecting this feature you will be

available.

notified which phones are combined

notified which audio source are

• Tune Start

to the Phone/Bluetooth system.

combined to the Phone/Bluetooth

system.

“Tune Start” begins playing the

For each option, you can also add

current song from the beginning

one or more devices: for further

For each option, you can also add a

when you tune to a music channel,

information, see the MTC+ guide.

device and change the PIN code of

so you can enjoy the complete song.

the device you wish to connect. For

“Tune Start” works in the

further information, see the MTC+

background, so you will not even

guide.

realize it’s on, except that you will

• Phone Pop-ups Displayed in Cluster

miss the experience of joining your

When this mode is selected a pop-up

favorite song with only a few

message will appear in case of

seconds left to play.

incoming call. Information

• Channel Skip

associated to call in progress are

SiriusXM can be programmed to

available by entering to the “Audio”

designate a group of channels that

menu using the buttons on the

are the most desirable to listen to or

steering wheel RH side.

to exclude undesirable channels

while scanning. To make your

selection, touch the Channel Skip

soft-key, select the channels you

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would like to skip followed by

Restore Settings

Dashboard Compartment

pressing the arrow ◄ soft-key.

When this feature is selected, it will

There are two glove box

• Subscription Information

reset the “Display”, “Clock”, “Audio”,

compartments on the dashboard sides

SiriusXM Satellite Radio requires a

and “Radio Settings” to their default

to store small items or documents.

user-paid subscription to access

settings.

In the compartment below the climate

these stations.

Run this feature and a pop-up will

control panel, on the slider drawer

It will be necessary to access the

appear asking user to confirm default

support can be housed the phone,

information on the Subscription

settings resetting. Select “Yes” to

cards or small items. In this

Information Screen in order to

restore, or “Cancel” to exit. Once the

compartment there are also the

subscribe.

settings are restored, a pop-up

multimedia ports (see “Interior

Touch the Subscription Info soft key

appears confirming that settings have

Features” in section “Understanding

to access your receiver ID number.

been reset to default.

the Vehicle” for further information).

Write down the SiriusXM ID

Clear Personal Data

numbers for your radio. To activate

SiriusXM service, either call the

When this feature is selected, it will

WARNING!

number listed on the screen or visit

remove personal data concerning

Do not operate the vehicle with a

SiriusXM online at

settings and/or options that have been

glove compartment lid in the open

www.siriusxm.com/subscriptions or

modified compared to factory settings

position. Cellular phones, music

call the number listed.

and will also remove from system

players, and other handheld electronic

memory Bluetooth devices and

devices should be stowed while

presets.

driving. Use of these devices while

To remove personal information,

driving could cause an accident due to

select this feature and a pop-up will

distraction.

appear asking confirmation to delete

all personal data. Select “OK” to clear,

or “Cancel” to exit. Once the data

have been cleared, a pop up appears

CAUTION!

confirming that personal data have

Do not place objects weighing over

been cleared.

22 lb (10 kg) in the glove box

compartment.

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Glove Box Driver Side

Glove Box Passenger Side

compartment is closed) moreover, the

compartment is also air-conditioned

To open the glove box on the driver

To open the glove box on the

like the rest of the interior.

side, pull the handle as indicated.

passenger side, pull the handle as

The air outlet inside the compartment

shown in the picture.

is located on the lower right side: it

can be opened/closed by turning

counterclockwise/clockwise a ring nut

placed in correspondence.

The compartment is ca. 10-12 in (25-30

cm) deep and is lit by two courtesy

The compartment is divided into two

lights when open (the light

parts: in the lower part you can find

automatically switches off when the

the Owner’s documentation, while in

compartment is closed).

the upper part you can fit small items.

Lock Feature of Passenger Side

Glove Box

The glove box in the passenger side is

equipped with an opening/closing

electric actuator that can be locked

and unlocked via a feature of the

MTC+, by entering a 4-digit PIN code.

It is important to memorize and take

note of the PIN. If it is lost, you must

contact an Authorized Maserati Dealer

that will reset this feature.

The compartment is illuminated by a

courtesy light when open (the light

will automatically switch off when the

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NOTE:

“Glove Box” lock feature must be

activated when the glove box is

already closed. If you activated the

“Glove Box” lock feature when the

glove box is opened, the glove box

will not close properly and will not

lock

Glove Box Lock

With ADAS

NOTE:

• Open “Controls” screen and touch

“Glove Box” soft-key.

• To open the screen required to enter

• If you do not enter all PIN digits, a

the PIN, answer “Yes” to the prompt.

prompt will indicate that you should

do so.

• In case of an incoming call while

entering the PIN, the MTC+ system

will temporarily stop the release

function. As soon as the call is over,

the keypad screen will be displayed

again so that you can enter the PIN.

• When the next page shown in figure

appears, touch “OK”.

Without ADAS

• Using the keypad, enter the four

digits of the PIN and press “OK”. The

system prompts you re-enter the PIN

code to confirm it.

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Analog Clock

To adjust the analog clock located on

the center of the dashboard above the

MTC+ display, use the MTC+ System

(see “MTC+ Settings” in this section).

Glove box is now locked and the MTC+

Unlock glove box by entering the lock

will go back to “Controls” page.

code as previously specified.

Glove Box Unlock

Glove Box Manual Unlock

To unlock the glove box which was

If battery is dead, it is necessery to

locked with the PIN code, touch

manually unlock the actuator on the

“Controls” soft-key on the status bar

LH side of the glove box in order to

The time can be displayed also on the

and then “Glove Box” soft-key to

open the glove box that has been

MTC+ status bar and on the

enter this feature. The MTC+ screen

locked using the PIN code.

instrument cluster display (see “MTC+

will display the page on which a

To perform this operation you need to

Settings” in this section).

message will indicate that system

remove the lower dashboard moulding

Clock lighting works in the same way

operation is reduced and that only

to access the actuator unlocking cable.

as instrument and controls

“Climate”, “Controls” and “Settings”

Considering the complexity of this

backlighting (refer to “Lights” in

features are active.

operation, we recommend you to

section “Understanding the Vehicle”).

contact an Authorized Maserati

Dealer.

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Air Conditioning Controls Dual Zone Climate Controls

This system can be operated by using

The vehicle is equipped with an

the controls of the automatic climate

automatic dual-zone air conditioning

control panel on the dashboard, or

system that allows to adjust separately

the softkeys on the MTC+ display

the air temperature in the left and in

when “Climate” mode is selected.

the right zone of the passenger

In the "Climate" screen of the MTC+,

compartment, according to the

the front seats and steering wheel

requests of the driver and the front

comfort setting soft-keys may be

passenger.

present (optional equipments).

A humidity sensor, positioned on the

When the MTC+ System is in any mode

The “OFF” state of the front seats and

inner surface of the windshield, over

other than “Climate” (“Radio”,

steering wheel comfort setting is

the rear view mirror, allows the A/C

“Media”, “Controls”, etc.) the driver

shown on their soft-key.

system to prevent/eliminate fogging

and passenger temperature settings

of the windshield and side windows.

will be indicated on the upper part of

The best efficacy in preventing

the display.

fogging is obtained by selecting the

Description of Controls

AUTO function, described later.

A dual zone solar sensor, positioned

All described functions can be set and

on the center of the dashboard upper

modified using the climate control

surface, helps to achieve the best

panel or the MTC+ display.

comfort in presence of solar radiation.

CAUTION!

Front seats and steering wheel

To ensure proper functioning of the

comfort setting soft-keys are present

solar sensor, do not apply adhesive

even when the A/C is off (see "Front

parking stickers, etc. in the checking

Seats" and/or "Steering Wheel

area between the solar sensor and the

Adjustment" in section

windshield. Therefore, keep the

"Understanding the Vehicle" for

windshield and the solar sensor clean

further details).

to prevent accumulation of dust or

other impurities.

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The “OFF” soft-key will illuminate

NOTE:

when the A/C is on.

In “SYNC” mode, this button will also

automatically and simultaneously

NOTE:

adjust the passenger temperature.

The Air Conditioning System will not

function during Remote Start

4. Passenger temperature control

operation if the climate control is left

Provides the passenger with

in “OFF”.

independent temperature control.

Push the ▼ softkey for cooler

2. A/C

temperature. Push the ▲ softkey for

Press to change the current air

To adjust driver and passenger side

warmer temperature. The passenger's

conditioning (A/C) setting; the

temperature and blower speed,

temperature setting will be displayed

indicator illuminates when the “A/C” is

climate control panel features

on the MTC+ screen between the

on. Operating this function will cause

two-function controls that can be

softkeys ▲ and ▼.

the automatic feature to switch into

pushed up to increase temperature/

manual mode and the “AUTO” LED on

NOTE:

speed, or down to decrease them.

the button/MTC+ softkey will turn off.

Pressing the 4 button while in “SYNC”

1. Climate control on/off

3. Driver temperature control

mode will automatically exit “SYNC”.

Once you enter the screen “Climate”,

Provides the driver with independent

press the “ON” soft-key to switch the

5. Recirculation

temperature control. Push the blue ▼

climate control on/off.

Press to change the current setting,

softkey for cooler temperature. Push

the red ▲ softkey for warmer

the LED indicator on the button/the

temperature. The driver's temperature

relevant softkey illuminates to indicate

setting will be displayed on the MTC+

which recirculation function is

between the softkey ▲ and ▼. The

activated. For further details, see

MTC+ display can also be used to

paragraph “Dual zone Climate Control

adjust the temperature by pressing

Functions” in this chapter.

and sliding the bar towards softkey ▲,

6. Blower control

to increase temperature, or towards

Blower control is used to regulate the

softkeys ▼ to decrease it.

amount of air forced through the

climate system. There are seven blower

speeds available. Adjusting the blower

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will cause automatic mode to switch

8. FAST defrosting/defogging

rear windows defroster:

to manual.

Press the

button/MTC+ softkey to

• Use care when washing the inside of

On the climate control panel, push the

switch the airflow setting to the

the rear window. Do not use

rocker switch up to increase blower

windshield and the front side

abrasive window cleaners on the

speed. Push the rocker switch down to

windows to get a quick defrosting/

interior surface of the window. Use a

decrease blower speed. Pushing down

defogging. The LED on the

soft cloth and a mild washing

the rocker switch when set blower is

button/MTC+ softkey illuminates

solution, wiping parallel to the

at the first speed, causes the A/C

when this feature is activated.

heating elements. Labels can be

system shutdown (OFF condition).

Operating this function will cause the

peeled off after soaking with warm

On the MTC+ display, touch the small

ATC to switch into manual mode: so

water.

icon of the blower to decrease the

the “AUTO” LED/MTC+ softkey will

• Do not use scrapers, sharp

speed, or the big icon to increase it.

turn off; the fifth blower speed will be

instruments, or abrasive window

Between the two icons, bars will

automatically selected, unless the

cleaners on the interior surface of

appear to show the number of the

blower is already set to a higher

the window.

corresponding selected speed.

speed. If this function is turned off the

• Keep all objects inside the vehicle at

The blower can also be activated/

climate system will return to the

a safe distance from the window.

regulated by touching the bars

previous setting.

between the two blower icons.

9. REAR defrosting/defogging

10. Air flow distribution modes

7. AUTO

Press the

button/MTC+ softkey to

The airflow distribution mode can be

This function automatically controls

turn on the rear window defroster

adjusted so air comes from the

the interior temperature by adjusting

and the heated outside mirrors. A LED

dashboard vents, floor vents,

the air flow rate and the air

indicator/MTC+ softkey will illuminate

defog/defrost vents.

distribution. Press “AUTO” to switch

when the rear window defroster and

The display contains the relevant

the ATC between manual and

the heated outside mirrors are on.

softkeys used to set these modes. The

automatic mode. The LED on the

The rear window defroster and the

climate control panel features a

button/the “AUTO” softkey

heated outside mirrors automatically

button

: press it several times to

illuminates when the “AUTO”

turn off after 10 minutes.

select and set the required airflow

function is activated. See “Automatic

distribution mode.

Temperature Control (ATC)” in this

CAUTION!

Available settings are as follows:

chapter for more information.

Failure to observe the following

• “Dashboard” mode

cautions may cause damage to the

Air flows in from the four

adjustable vents of the dashboard

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and the two positioned at the rear

climates, to improve comfort and

When the “A/C” and “AUTO” are

of the central console. Each of these

prevent fogging.

switched off it is not possible to have

vents can be singly adjusted. The air

air at a lower temperature than the

11. “SYNC” mode

grids or vanes of the vents can be

outside.

Press the “SYNC” softkey on the MTC+

moved to adjust air flow direction. A

to switch the Sync feature on/off. The

Recirculation

and Air Quality

setting wheel, placed near each

“SYNC” indicator illuminates when this

Sensor (AQS)

vent, allows to regulate or close the

feature is selected. This function is

When outside air contains smoke,

air flow.

used to synchronize the passenger

odours, or high humidity, or if rapid

• “Bi-Level” mode

temperature setting with the driver

cooling is desired, you may wish to

Air comes from the dashboard vents,

temperature setting.

recirculate interior air by pressing the

the central console adjustable vents

Changing the passenger temperature

recirculation control button to activate

and the fixed floor vents. A small

setting while in “SYNC” will

the two different functionalities.

portion of the airflow is directed

automatically exit this feature.

The recirculation function, that allows

through the defrost/defog vents.

to open/close the A/C air inlet by

12. MAX A/C

operating the relevant button on the

NOTE:

By pressing the “MAX A/C”

climate control panel/MTC+ softkey, is

button/MTC+ softkey, the system

Bi-Level mode is designed to have

integrated with the Air Quality Sensor.

automatically switches to get the

more fresh air out of the dashboard

This sensor, positioned upstream of the

maximum cold air flow.

vents and rear part of the central

A/C filter, in front of the air intake of

console vents and warmer air from the

Dual Zone Climate Control

the A/C system, detects the presence of

floor vents.

polluting substances and submits an

Functions

electric signal to the A/C control unit,

Air Conditioning (A/C)

• “Floor” mode

that closes the intake of the external

The “A/C” button allows to manually

Air comes from the floor vents. A

air by activating the air recirculation.

activate or deactivate the air

small portion of the airflow is

The recirculation button/MTC+ softkey

conditioning system. When the air

directed through the defrost/defog

can therefore enable three operating

conditioning system is turned on, cool

vents.

modes, switchable in sequence.

dehumidified air will flow through the

• “Mix” mode

Starting from the outside air

vents into the cabin. For improved fuel

condition, in which the external air is

Air comes from the defrost/defog

economy, press the “A/C” button to

aspirated by the A/C system and

vents and from the floor vents. This

turn off the air conditioning and

treated to be introduced into the

mode is recommended for cold

manually adjust the blower and

passenger compartment, subsequent

airflow mode settings.

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actuations of the button/MTC+ softkey

maximum blower speed and the air

change the state as follows.

distribution

are also selected.

The blower speed can be adjusted and

• First press: the A/C system activates

the air distribution can be modified

the recirculation, the LED on the

without exiting “MAX A/C”. To exit

button/MTC+ softkey lights up. The

“MAX A/C” press the relevant softkey

A/C system will stay this way up to a

or exit A/C or recirculation. Selecting

new actuation, or until the increased

, “AUTO”, or “OFF”, will also exit

humidity could lead to windshield

“MAX A/C”.

fogging: in this case the recirculation

automatically switches to external

Automatic Temperature

air.

Control (ATC)

• Second press: the A/C system

Automatic operation

activates the automatic recirculation

control by using the signal

• Press the “AUTO” softkey on the A/C

transmitted from the AQS. The

panel or the softkey button on the

symbol ‘’A’’ on the recirculation

MTC+ screen.

button/MTC+ softkey lights up.

• Set the desired temperature

• Third press: the A/C system switches

adjusting the driver and/or

back to external air.

passenger temperature hard or soft

The next press of the recirculation

control buttons. Once the desired

button/MTC+ softkey restars the

temperature is displayed, the system

NOTE:

operating cycle just described.

will achieve and automatically

• In cold weather, use of recirculation

maintain that comfort level.

NOTE:

mode may lead to window fogging.

In this case select the MIX mode

• When the system is set up for your

To avoid the risk of fogging, the AQS

and increase the blower speed

comfort level, it is not necessary to

is disabled when the external

to prevent fogging.

change the settings anymore, simply

temperature falls below 35 °F (2 °C).

allow the system to function

MAX A/C

automatically.

When activating this function, the

system switches to exit “AUTO”, enter

“A/C” and recirculation. The minimum

temperature (LO) in both zones, the

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control. In this case the blower will

temperature and humidity, when the

operate at a fixed speed until any

A/C compressor is switched on (A/C

speed change is selected. This allows

softkey illuminated on MTC+ display

the front occupants to control the

or LED on climate control panel A/C

volume of air circulated in the vehicle

button ON) there may be some cold

and cancel the “AUTO” mode.

steam at ventilation port outlet: this

The user can also select the direction

situation is normal and does not

of the airflow by selecting one of the

indicate air conditioning system

available mode settings. A/C operation

malfunction.

and recirculation control can also be

• Automatic Temperature Controls

manually selected.

(ATC) will automatically adjust the

climate control settings to prevent or

Operating Tips

eliminate window fogging on the

• Continuous use of the air

front windshield.

recirculation in winter, in rainy

weather or humid climate is not

• Make sure the A/C system air intake

recommended because it may cause

grille, located under the bonnet

window fogging.

directly in front of the windshield, is

• Interior fogging on the windshield

free of obstructions such as leaves or

can be quickly removed by fast

other objects. Leaves collected in the

defrosting/defogging. The “Mix”

air intake may reduce airflow, and if

• To provide you with maximum

mode can be used to maintain a clear

they enter the plenum, they could

comfort in the Automatic mode,

windshield and provide sufficient

plug the water drains. In winter

during cold start-ups the blower

heating. If side window fogging

make sure the air intake is clear of

speed will remain low until the

becomes a problem increase blower

ice, slush, and snow.

engine warms up.

speed.

• The temperature can be displayed in

U.S. or Metric units by selecting the

Manual operation

NOTE:

“Units” customer programmable

The system allows manual selection of

• Recirculation mode without A/C

feature. See “MTC+ Settings” in this

blower speed, air distribution mode,

should not be used for long periods

section.

A/C status and recirculation control.

of time, as fogging may occur.

The blower fan speed can be set to any

• Any time you store your vehicle or

• If inside the passenger compartment

fixed speed by using the blower

keep it stationary (i.e., during

there are conditions of high

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vacation) for two weeks or more,

The voice command communication

Phone and Voice Controls

run the air conditioning system at

system is fully integrated with the

on Steering Wheel

idle for about five minutes in the

vehicle's audio system.

fresh air by high blower setting. This

The volume can be adjusted from the

The commands on the right side of the

will ensure adequate system

upper knob on the central console

steering wheel activate/deactivate the

lubrication and minimize the

(see “Infotainment System” in this

phone mode (

) and the Voice

possibility of compressor damage

section or from the steering wheel

Recognition (

) controls functions.

when the system is started again.

radio controls (see “Audio Controls” in

this section).

A/C Filter

The system will automatically mute

The climate control system filters

the radio when using the phone

outside air containing dust, pollen and

mode.

some odors. Strong odors cannot be

When activating the phone mode

totally removed by A/C filter at the

using voice commands with

entrance of the air climate system. See

speakerphone, you should talk quietly

“Maintenance Procedures” in section

in a normal conversational tone by

“Maintenance and Care” for filter

keeping the driving position and

replacement instructions.

turning to the microphone of the

These functions are only available

voice command system located inside

when one or more Bluetooth^®

of the internal rear-view mirror.

compatible mobile phones are paired

The ability of the system voice control

with the MTC+ System connection: to

to recognize the user's voice

pair a phone and to learn all available

commands can be invalidated when

functions refer to the MTC+ guide.

speaking too quickly or too loudly.

NOTE:

On the Maserati website, at

WARNING!

www.maserati.com , or through an

Any voice-controlled system should be

Authorized Maserati Dealer you may

used only in safe driving conditions

consult the list of telephones that are

following all applicable regulations.

compatible with the MTC+, and their

Full attention should be kept on

level of compatibility.

driving.

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Phone Mode

Voice Commands

By using the phone button

on the

By using voice commands, after

steering wheel it is possible to: activate

pressing the VR

button on the

the phone mode, start a call, show

steering wheel, it is possible to control

recent incoming and outgoing calls,

the AM, FM radio, SiriusXM satellite

show contacts list, etc.

radio and all devices connected and

managed by the “Media” mode (i.e SD

card, USB/iPod player).

When pressing the VR

button an

acoustic signal will invite to give a

When pressing the phone button

voice command.

an audible sound will invite you to

NOTE:

impart a command.

Information on incoming call is

For further details refer to the Maserati

indicated in a pop-up on instrument

Touch Control Plus (MTC+) guide.

cluster display main area if this feature

Siri Smart Personal Assistant

is checkmarked on MTC+ (see “MTC+

Settings” in this section). Said

When a compatible iPhone or iPad that

information will stay displayed until a

supports Siri voice recognition is paired

control is executed (e.g.: answer,

to the vehicle via Bluetooth^®, a long

reject, etc.) for the incoming call.

press of the VR

button activates the

The screen will only display the phone

Siri Smart Personal Assistant.

number or name of caller (if available)

When you use MTC+ display as

as long as this complies with system

projection device (mirroring function)

specifications in terms of font and

a short press is sufficient.

number of characters.

Siri requires mobile internet access and

Call details can be displayed at any

its functionality might change

time through “Audio” submenu item.

depending on the geographical area.

All these functions can also be reached

“Phone: call details” using the buttons

Through simple voice commands,

by using the touchscreen commands

on steering wheel RH side. On display,

without taking your eyes off the road,

on the MTC+ display in “Phone” mode.

said details shall temporarily replace

it may be possible to send messages,

the ones on media source in use.

make phone calls, create notes and

reminders, etc.

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5 - Driving

Normal Starting of the Engine

202

Automatic Transmission

207

All-Wheel Drive (AWD version only)

213

Drive Mode

213

Parking Brake

224

Parking

227

Brake and Stability Control System

229

Using the Brakes

232

Use of the Engine

233

Electronic Cruise Control

235

Adaptive Cruise Control - ACC (optional)

239

Forward Collision Warning - FCW (optional, with ACC only)

249

Lane Keeping Assist - LKA (optional, with ACC only)

253

Blind Spot Assist (without ACC)

257

Active Blind Spot Assist - ABSA (optional, with ACC only)

262

Highway Assist - HAS (optional, with ACC only)

266

Traffic Sign Assist - TSA (optional)

272

Tires - General Information

274

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

280

Fuel Requirements

285

Refueling

287

Driving Conditions

289

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Driving

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-

Normal Starting of the

vehicle

Engine

CAUTION!

When doors are opened, the

• Before starting the engine, switch off

instrument cluster displays the

the electrical devices with a high

Maserati Logo in the center and the

WARNING!

power consumption (air-conditioning

complete odometer plus the open

It is dangerous to run the engine in an

and heating system, heated rear

doors indicator

in the lower part of

enclosed area. The engine consumes

window, headlights, etc.).

the cluster.

oxygen and discharges carbon

• Do not start the engine if the fuel

dioxide, carbon monoxide and other

level in the tank is low.

toxic gases in the atmosphere.

The keyless ignition allows the driver

to operate the ignition switch by

pushing the center button, as long as

WARNING!

the key fob RKE transmitter is within

the passenger compartment (check

California Proposition 65

“Keys” in section “Before Starting” for

Operating, servicing and maintaining

further information).

a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle

By pressing the brake pedal and

can expose you to chemicals including

pushing the START/STOP button the

such as, engine exhaust, carbon

Before starting the engine, close the

engine starts. Instrument cluster

monoxide, phthalates and lead, that

doors, adjust your seat, the inside and

displays the initial sequence with

which are know to the State of

outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt

indicator light and analog instruments

California to cause cancer and birth

and instruct all other occupants to

test routine and switch-on of the

defects or other reproductive harm. To

buckle their seat belts.

engine temperature indicators and

minimize exposure, avoid breathing

The shift lever must be in P (Park) or N

fuel level. This happens if option “On”

exhaust, do not idle the engine except

(Neutral) position before you can start

was set in screen settings for display

as necessary, service your vehicle in a

the engine. Apply the brakes before

switch-on (see chapter “Instrument

well-ventilated area and wear gloves

shifting into any driving gear (see

cluster” in section “Dashboard

or wash your hands frequently when

“Automatic Transmission” in this

Instruments and Controls”).

servicing your vehicle. For more

section).

information go to:

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