Maserati Ghibli (2018 year). Manual in english

Driving

NOTE:

Normal starting of either a cold or a

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC

warm engine is obtained without

or RUN (engine not running) position

pumping or pressing the accelerator

and the transmission is in P (Park), the

pedal.

system will automatically time out

after 30 minutes of inactivity and the

If the driver only pushes the

ignition will switch to the OFF

START/STOP button but does not press

position.

the brake pedal, the ignition switch

cycles to the ACC position (see “Keys”

After starting the engine, the idle

in section “Before Starting”) and the

speed is controlled automatically and

The current display subsequently sets

instrument cluster displays the latest

will decrease as the engine warms up.

up with the latest screenshot.

screenshot.

Engine Start Failure

At the second press of the

START/STOP button, the ignition

device switches to RUN position (see

“Keys” in section “Before Starting”)

WARNING!

and the instrument cluster displays the

• Do not attempt to push or tow your

latest screenshot.

vehicle to get it started. Vehicles

At the third press of the START/STOP

equipped with an automatic

button the ignition switch returns to

transmission cannot be started this

OFF position and the display powers

way.

down.

• If the vehicle battery is dead,

If the engine fails to start, the starter

At the fourth press of the START/STOP

booster cables may be used to

will disengage automatically after 10

button the screen will display the

obtain a start from a booster battery

seconds. If you wish to stop the

message that invites you to press the

or the battery in another vehicle.

cranking of the engine prior to

brake pedal and push the START/STOP

This type of start can be dangerous

starting it, press the button again.

button to start the engine.

if done improperly. See “Auxiliary

Jump Start Procedure” in section “In

an Emergency” for further

information.

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Starting with a Cold Engine

NOTE:

Automatic Start&Stop System

Start-off slowly, avoiding sudden

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC

The Maserati Start&Stop system allows

acceleration and rev the engine up at

or RUN (engine not running) position

the engine to automatically switch off

low medium speeds. High-

and the transmission is in P (Park), the

when the vehicle stops and to restart

performance driving should be

system will automatically time out

when the driver intends to drive. This

avoided until the engine temperature

after 30 minutes of inactivity and the

feature helps reduce fuel

reaches 149-158°F (65-70°C).

ignition will switch to OFF position.

consumption. During the “Stop

Engine Turn-Off

(AutoStop)” phase the ignition is still

Engine Turn Off when in Automatic

on and all security features are

• With the shift lever in P (Park), D

Start&Stop

available.

(Drive) or R (Reverse) positions (see

When the engine has been turned off

In order for the Start&Stop to activate,

“Automatic Transmission” in this

by the Start&Stop system, press and

the vehicle must be stationary and the

section) and vehicle standstill, press

release the START/STOP button. The

brake pedal adequately pressed.

and release the START/STOP button

ignition switch will return to the OFF

to switch off the engine. A burst on

position and the vehicle is off.

NOTE:

the accelerator pedal before turning

If the brake pedal is not sufficiently

off the engine has no purpose and

“Panic Stop” Strategy

pressed the Start&Stop may not

increases fuel consumption.

In panic conditions, if driver stops

function even if the vehicle is stopped.

• If the shift lever is in N (Neutral) and

engine in any non-standard manner

When the Start&Stop switches off the

the START/STOP button is pressed

while driving at a speed over 2 mph

engine, the related light

once, the instrument cluster will

(3 km/h), the “Panic Stop” strategy can

illuminates on the instrument

display a “Vehicle Not in Park”

manage the situation by checking

cluster.

message and the engine will remain

gearchange condition upon engine

As soon as the brake pedal is released,

running.

cutting, driver’s action on brakes, road

the engine turns on.

condition (flat or slope) so as to set

While the vehicle is stopped, the shift

gearchange to the most suitable

lever can be placed in P (Park).

condition.

WARNING!

In this case it is possible to release the

The “Panic Stop” strategy considers

Never leave a vehicle out of the P

brake pedal and the vehicle will

that the driver should stop the engine

(Park) position, as it could move.

remain in “AutoStop” with engine off.

by pressing the ignition switch at least

Pressing the brake pedal and shifting

3 times or holding it depressed for at

gear into D (Drive) or R (Reverse) will

least 2 seconds.

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deactivate the “AutoStop” condition

Start&Stop Not Active

• When the front and rear “defroster”

and restart the engine.

function is activated.

For keeping driving safety, interior

comfort and a correct functioning of

• When the engine coolant and the

engine and vehicle, the Start&Stop

engine oil temperature are not on

function does not activate under the

proper functioning level.

following conditions:

• When the external temperature is

too cold.

• When the driver’s seat belt is

unbuckled (see example).

• When the battery charge is below

safety value.

• When the previous stop had just

happened (few seconds) and the

minimum speed has not yet been

Start&Stop Deactivated

achieved.

Start&Stop function is deactivated

• Shortly after R (Reverse) has been set

under the following conditions:

or when driving under a certain

speed level.

• When SPORT drive mode is activated.

• When the hood is open.

• When

(ESC OFF) drive mode is

activated.

• The sensors managing the

• When the driver door is open.

Start&Stop have been damaged.

• If it has been disabled through the

main menu item “Start & Stop” via

• When the fuel level is too low.

• Start&Stop system faults are present.

the controls on the right side of the

• When the vehicle is stopped on a

• When Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

steering wheel (see chapter

very steep road.

and/or Highway Assist (HAS) system

“Instrument cluster” in section

• When the vehicle is stopped with

are engaged.

“Dashboard Instruments and

steered wheels (over 135° of steering

Automatic Restarting of the Engine

Controls”) or via the MTC+ in the

wheel angle for each part).

The engine may automatically restart,

“Controls” page (see “MTC+

• When the vehicle is manoeuvring:

before the brake pedal has been

"Controls" Screen” in section

shift lever in R (Reverse).

released, when one of the following

“Dashboard Instruments and

• When the temperature conditions

conditions occurs:

Controls”).

inside the vehicle do not correspond

• The SPORT drive mode or

drive

to the air conditioning setting.

mode is being activated.

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• If the Start&Stop function has been

• The driver unbuckles his/her seat belt

and the vehicle’s surrounding area.

disabled through the main menu

and releases the brake pedal.

Never leave the vehicle unattended

voice “Vehicle Settings” (see chapter

• The driver opens the door and

with the engine running; doing so

“Instrument cluster” in section

releases the brake pedal.

poses a risk of danger. It is a good

“Dashboard Instruments and

practice to always ensure to set the

• The driver unbuckles the seat belt

Controls”).

parking brake and place the

and opens the door.

• If shift lever is moved to R (Reverse).

transmission gear selector lever into

• The driver opens the hood.

the P (Park) position, thereby

• If the steering wheel is moved to

All the above-mentioned conditions

ensuring the vehicle will not move,

steer the wheels.

deactivate the Start&Stop function

when performing any vehicle checks,

• When the temperature conditions

(the “AutoStart” is deactivated and

maintenance and/or service

inside the vehicle do not correspond

the engine remains off) and the shift

procedures on the vehicle.

to the air conditioning setting.

lever moves automatically in P (Park).

• When changing the temperature

The

telltale will flash to indicate

Start&Stop Function Disabling

setting on the air conditioning.

the Start&Stop function disabling. To

Under certain driving conditions, when

restart the engine it is necessary to

• When the defroster function is being

frequent stops and restarts of the

press the brake pedal and push the

activated.

engine may become annoying, it is

START/STOP button.

• When the battery charge is below

possible to disable the Start & Stop

Move the shift lever to D (Drive) to

safety value.

function.

drive away.

• When the accelerator pedal is being

Use the controls located on the right

pressed (together with the brake

side of the steering wheel (see

pedal).

instructions in chapter “Instrument

WARNING!

• If a long time has passed since the

Cluster” in section “Dashboard

• Even when the vehicle is stopped in

last automatic stop of the engine.

Instruments and Controls”) and select

the “Stop (AutoStop)” phase, the

“Start & Stop” main menu item which

Occupants Safety Function

driver is responsible for the vehicle

displays the status of the function:

and the occupants and shall take

To enhance occupants safety, the

Start & Stop enabled is the default

care of what happens inside and

Start&Stop system monitors if the

status.

outside the vehicle.

driver is present and does not allow

Hold the switch (►) to change the

automatic restarting of the engine if

• Even when the vehicle is stopped

status of the function.

one of the following maneuvers is

within the “Stop (AutoStop)” phase,

When the Start&Stop function is

being performed while in “AutoStop”

the vehicle driver is responsible for

disabled, in addition to the related

condition:

the vehicle, the vehicle’s occupants

message the amber indicator

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indicated in the picture will turn

Automatic Transmission

on.

The electronic shift lever replaces the

conventional mechanical lever and has

no mechanical connection to the

transmission. The transmission is

operated by electrical actuators on the

hydraulic system and all commands to

the control system are transmitted by

the CAN network. The lever itself

represents a mere user interface. Gear

With ADAS

positions are simulated by solenoids

• Touch a second time the same

inside the lever body, which are

soft-key to re-enable the function.

Another way to disable the Start &

computer-controlled and enable or

Stop is via the MTC+.

NOTE:

disable certain positions of the lever.

• Touch the “Controls” soft-key on the

The highlighted soft-key indicates the

The solenoids inside the shift lever

lower part of MTC+ display.

prevent the movement of the lever

disabled status of Start & Stop system

towards invalid positions.

• Touch the “Start & Stop Off”

and vice versa.

The electronically-controlled

soft-key to disable the function.

Start&Stop System Failure

transmission provides a precise shift

schedule.

When the

indicator light and the

related message illuminate on the TFT

display (see chapter “Instrument

CAUTION!

Cluster” in section “Dashboard

In order to properly use the automatic

Instruments and Controls”) there is a

transmission, it is essential that you

malfunction in the Start&Stop system

read through the whole chapter, so

and the engine cannot be switched off

that you can understand right from

and restarted automatically. To switch

the start what the correct and

off or restart the engine it is necessary

permitted operations are.

to push the START/STOP. Have the

Without ADAS

Damage to the transmission may occur

vehicle checked at an Authorized

Maserati Dealer.

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is running. Before exiting a vehicle,

• N (Neutral);

if the following precautions are not

always apply the electronic parking

• D (Drive) automatic forward speed (8

observed:

brake, shift the transmission into P

speeds);

(Park), and turn the engine off.

• Shift into P (Park) only after the

• -/+ to downshift or upshift when

vehicle has come to a complete stop.

• When leaving the vehicle, always

manual mode in D (Drive) status, or

This is the default position of the

remove the key fob and lock your

set to M (Manual) mode (see “Drive

lever and should be used every time

vehicle.

Mode” in this section).

the ignition switch is cycled to OFF.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near

• Shift into or out of R (Reverse) only

the vehicle.

after the vehicle has come to a

This vehicle is equipped with a feature

complete stop and the engine is at

which requires the shift lever to be

idle speed.

placed in P (Park) before the engine

• Do not shift between P (Park), R

can be turned off. This prevents the

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

driver from inadvertently leaving the

when the engine is above idle speed

vehicle without having placed the

• To effect any change from vehicle

transmission in P (Park). This system

stop to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 1^st or

also locks the shift lever in P (Park)

2^nd gear, it is necessary to keep the

whenever the ignition switch is in the

Transmission status is visible on the

brake pedal fully depressed.

OFF position.

lever and on the lower part of the

Instrument cluster display.

Automatic Transmission Lever

Automatic transmission is operated by

WARNING!

a selection lever with unlock button

• It is dangerous to move the shift

located on the central console.

lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if

By using the selection lever it is

the engine speed is higher than idle

possible to select the following

speed. Only shift into gear when the

positions, indicated on the top of the

engine is idling normally and when

lever: the selected position will

your foot is firmly pressing on the

illuminate in white light.

brake pedal.

• P (Park);

• As with all vehicles, you should

• R (Reverse);

never exit a vehicle while the engine

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By pressing the release button on the

position is indicated beside the lever

You must also press the brake pedal to

lever, the gear position field is

status, on the lower part of the

shift the transmission out of P (Park)

displayed: if you release the button

display.

position.

without moving the lever, the field

Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R

disappears after 2 seconds. By

(Reverse) should be done only after

operating instead the lever, the new

the accelerator pedal is released and

range will be indicated in the field

the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep

and in the lower part of the display.

your foot pressed on the brake pedal

when moving the shift lever between

these gears.

DO NOT race the engine when shifting

from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into

another gear range.

Automatic Transmission Range

P (Park)

Use this position to park the vehicle.

The transmission can be shifted from P

(Park) position only with the brake

pedal pressed. To move the shift lever

from P (Park) position to any other

position, the engine must be switched

on. The engine can be regularly

started in P (Park) range. Never

In normal conditions, the shift lever is

attempt to use P (Park) while the

always unlocked. When in D (Drive)

vehicle is in motion. When parking on

mode it is possible to upshift or

a level surface, you may place the shift

downshift the changing gears by

lever in the P (Park) position first, and

automatically temporarily setting in M

then apply the electronic parking

If the vehicle is temporarily in the

(Manual) mode.

brake by pulling the trigger upwards.

manual drive mode, D (Drive) status,

or in M (Manual) drive mode, the gear

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R (Reverse)

This range is used to move the vehicle

WARNING!

backward.

• Never use the P (Park) position as a

We recommend to shift into R

substitute for the electronic parking

(Reverse) only after the vehicle has

brake. Always apply the parking

come to a complete stop.

brake fully when parked to prevent

vehicle movement and possible

• Vehicle halted: switching between P

injury or damage.

(Park), R (Reverse) and D (Drive)

requires pressing the unlock button

• Make sure the transmission is in P

on the lever and brake pedal: N

(Park) before leaving the vehicle.

The Instrument cluster will display the

(Neutral) is reached only by pressing

related indicator light

and the

the unlock button on the lever.

message for 5 seconds.

• Vehicle moving: the driver can switch

CAUTION!

from R (Reverse) to N (Neutral), or

• DO NOT race the engine when

vice versa, by pressing the unlock

shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral)

button on the shift lever.

into another gear range, as this can

damage the drivetrain.

N (Neutral)

• The following indicators should be

• Vehicle halted and engine started:

used to ensure that you have

switching from N (Neutral) to R

engaged the shift lever into the P

(Reverse), P (Park) and/or D (Drive)

(Park) position:

requires brake pedal and unlock

- when shifting into P (Park), press

button pressed.

the unlock button on the shift

• Vehicle moving: switching from N

When parking on a hill, apply the

lever and push the lever all the

(Neutral) to R (Reverse) and/or D

parking brake before placing the shift

way forward until it stops.

(Drive) requires pressing the unlock

lever in P (Park).

- with the brake pedal released,

button. Switching to R (Reverse)

For enhanced security, turn the front

verify that P (Park) position is

starting from N (Neutral) is only

wheels toward the kerb on a downhill

illuminated on the shift lever.

possible if the vehicle is moving

and away from the kerb on an uphill

backwards, while switching to D

grade.

(Drive) starting from N (Neutral) is

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only possible if the vehicle is moving

driving characteristics under all normal

the system to enter a temporary

forwards.

operating conditions of the vehicle.

function and enable the manual

Set the parking brake and shift the

shift mode. This range is indicated

• Vehicle stationary: switching from D

transmission into P (Park) if you must

with the symbols “-/+” on the left

(Drive) to R (Reverse) and/or to P

leave the vehicle.

and right sides of the “D” letter on

(Park) requires brake pedal and

the gear range field of the display.

unlock button pressed: reaching N

The system will then switch back to

(Neutral) starting from D (Drive) is

automatic mode according to time

WARNING!

allowed by only pressing the unlock

elapsed in “temporary” mode and

Do not switch to N (Neutral) and/or

button on the shift lever.

driving conditions.

never turn off the ignition to coast

• To enable special operations while

At extremely cold temperatures

downhill. These are unsafe practices

the car is moving at a low speed,

(-23°F/-30°C or below), transmission

that limit driver’s response to

such as getting out of marsh or

may be affected by the low

changing traffic or road conditions.

snow, it is possible to run quickly

temperature of the engine and

from D (Drive) to R (Reverse), and

transmission. Normal operation will

vice versa, by pressing the reset

resume once the transmission

CAUTION!

button on the gear shift lever.

temperature has risen to a normal

Towing the vehicle, coasting, or

• Vehicle moving: switching to N

level.

driving for any other reason with the

(Neutral) from D (Drive) requires the

transmission in N (Neutral) can result

unlock button on the shift lever

Transmission Malfunction and

in transmission damage. Refer to

pressed.

Overheating Conditions

“Towing a Disabled Vehicle” in section

• From D (Drive) selected mode it is

Transmission Emergency Control

6 for further information.

always possible to switch to M

Transmission function is electronically

(Manual), by pressing the M

monitored to detect abnormal

D (Drive)

(Manual) button: the Led indicator

conditions. If a condition that could

This range should be used for most

beside the button will light up; to

result in transmission damage is

city and highway driving. It provides

return to D (Drive) position, the

detected, Transmission Limp Home

the smoothest upshifts and downshifts

same action should be performed as

Mode will be activated. In this

and the best fuel economy. The

the LED will turn off.

situation, the transmission may

transmission automatically shifts up

• When in D (Drive) mode, moving the

operate only in certain gears, or may

and down through all gears. The D

shift lever forward or backwards to

not shift at all. In some situations, the

(Drive) position provides optimum

the next step without pressing the

transmission system may not

unlock button on the lever will cause

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re-engage if the engine is turned off

driving without demanding high

NOTE:

and restarted.

engine performance. If the red

Even if the transmission can be reset,

A message in the instrument cluster

warning light

and the related

we recommend that you visit an

will inform the driver about the more

message turns on again, it is advisable

Authorized Maserati Dealer at your

serious transmission conditions, and

to stop the vehicle, turn off the engine

earliest possible convenience, which

indicate what actions may be

and wait for the engine/transmission

has diagnostic equipment to

necessary.

assembly to fully cool down.

determine if the problem could recur.

If the instrument cluster message

Transmission Oil Overtemperature

indicates that the transmission may

Transmission Manual Release of

If the transmission oil temperature

not re-engage after engine shutdown,

P (Park) Position

exceeds the operating limit, the red

perform the following procedure

See chapter “Transmission Manual

warning light

illuminates on the

preferably at an Authorized Maserati

Release of P (Park) Position” in section

instrument cluster.

Dealer.

“In an Emergency”.

In the event of a momentary problem,

the transmission can be reset to regain

all forward gears by performing the

following steps.

• Stop the vehicle.

• Shift the transmission into P (Park), if

possible.

• Turn the engine off.

• Wait approximately 30 seconds.

In this case, slow down until

• Restart the engine.

temperature returns to normal level

• Shift the transmission into D (Drive)

(the light will turn off).

and then into the desired gear

If this is not sufficient, we recommend

range. If the problem is no longer

to stop the vehicle, shift the lever to

detected, the transmission will return

position P (Park) or N (Neutral) and

to normal operation.

keep the engine idle until the

temperature red warning light

turns off and the message

disappears from the display. Resume

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD

version only)

WARNING!

There may be a slight delay for AWD

The active on-demand All-Wheel Drive

engagement after a wheel slip

(AWD) system provides available

condition occurs.

optimum traction for a wide variety of

road surface and driving conditions.

The system minimizes wheel slip by

automatically redirecting torque to

the front and rear wheels as necessary.

To maximise fuel economy, the AWD

system automatically disangages

torque distribution on front axle when

road and environmental conditions

are such that wheel slip is unlikely to

occur. When specific road and

environmental conditions require

increased levels of road traction, the

NOTE:

AWD system automatically distributes

If the AWD system service warning

the torque between front and rear

light and message appears after

axle in order to grant the best driving

engine start up, or during driving, it

experience. Torque distribution is

means that the AWD system is not

displayed on the TFT in the “Drive

functioning properly. If the warning

Mode” main menu. Refer to

light and message are often activated,

paragraph “TFT Display: Menus and

it is recommended to have the vehicle

Settings” in chapter “Instrument

serviced at an Authorized Maserati

Cluster” of section “Dashboard

Dealer.

Instruments and Controls” for further

information.

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• I.C.E: to activate/deactivate the drive

“On” (see example in the figure).

Drive Mode

mode to ensure increased control on

Refer to chapter “Instrument Cluster”

Controls Preview

slippery surfaces as well as higher

in section “Dashboard Instruments and

energy efficiency.

Controls” for further information.

Drive modes can be set using the

• SPORT: to activate/deactivate a

buttons on central console.

sportier drive mode. In this mode,

the vehicle has a faster throttle

CAUTION!

response and ESC sport calibration

“Normal” is the default drive mode,

(not recommended on wet/slippery

optimized for the best balance

surfaces). Activating this drive mode,

between performance, fuel

will also change the EPS setting.

consumption and emissions in the

•

(Suspension): to switch between

standard conditions use of the car.

the two Sport suspensions setting

modes: Sport-Normal (S, LED light

off) and Sport-Firm (H, LED light on)

Setting the Drive Mode

(for versions/markets where

provided). Activating this drive

Drive modes can be set using the

mode, will also change the EPS

buttons on central console.

setting.

Keys (buttons) only have two statuses:

By selecting one of these drive modes,

OFF and ON. The OFF status (button

the LED beside the button illuminates

released) is the standard function

and the vehicle configuration obtained

mode. The ON status is activated by

is graphically displayed on instrument

pressing the button, the dedicated LED

cluster. The same screen is also

will illuminate. It is necessary to press

obtained when selecting the “Drive

the

(ESC OFF) button for at least 3

Buttons on the central console have

mode” menu using the buttons on

seconds.

following functions:

steering wheel.

•

(ESC OFF): to disable/reactivate

When changing the drive mode

the ESC system.

between NORMAL, I.C.E., SPORT and

• M (Manual): to switch from

(Suspensions), engine temperature

automatic to manual drive mode.

and fuel level indicators inner edge

will change color if “Outline Coloring”

of submenu “Screen Setup” is set to

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The table shows the different drive

The tables below summarise the

modes according to the status of the

adjustment of transmission and

buttons.

engine parameters according to set

drive mode/s.

(ESC OFF) is the only

Button

OFF - Button released

ON - Button pressed (LED ON)

mode that does not depend on the

Electronic Stability Control ESC

activation or deactivation of the other

activated.

partially deactivated.

modes. The tables show the two

configurations with:

Autoshift Mode (Auto).

Manual shift mode (Manual) ON.

•

(ESC OFF) button NOT pressed;

I.C.E.

Increased Control and

Increased Control and Efficiency

Efficiency mode OFF.

mode ON (**).

•

(ESC OFF) button pressed.

SPORT

Normal drive mode (NORMAL)

Sportier drive mode (SPORT) ON.

ON.

Sport-Normal suspensions

Sport-Firm suspension setting (S).

(*)

setting.

(*) Only with optional Skyhook active suspensions.

(**) I.C.E. (Increased Control and Efficiency) operates on engine supply in order

to reduce fuel consumption, exhausts, noisiness (efficiency) by dampening

vehicle reactions (control). The current mode is also useful for low-grip

surfaces.

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(ESC OFF) Button NOT pressed

Button

pressed: LED ON

Button not

pressed: LED

I.C.E.

OFF

SPORT

Setup

Normal +

Normal + Auto +

I.C.E. + Auto +

Sport + Auto +

Manual + Soft

Soft suspensions

Hard suspensions

suspensions

Stability control

Active

Active-Sport (*)

Electric Power

Normal

Sport

Steering (EPS)

Suspensions

Normal

Sport-Normal

Sport-Firm

setup

Engine control

Normal

Comfort

Performance

Engine boost

Normal boost

Overboost

Low boost

Overboost

Low (Rev.

Exhaust sound

Low

Always High

Threshold)

Gear shifting

Normal

Comfort

Performance

point

Kick down

Yes

Yes - Soft

Yes - Strong

Upshift rev.

Yes (No, when in

Yes

limiter

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(ESC OFF) Button pressed

Button

pressed: LED ON

Button not

pressed: LED OFF

I.C.E.

SPORT

Setup

Normal +

Normal + Auto +

I.C.E. + Auto +

Sport + Auto +

Manual + Soft

Soft suspensions

Hard suspensions

suspensions

Stability control

OFF

Electric Power

Normal

Sport

Steering (EPS)

Suspensions

Normal

Sport-Normal

Sport-Firm

setup

Engine control

Normal

Comfort

Performance

Engine boost

Normal boost

Overboost

Low boost

Overboost

Low (Rev.

Exhaust sound

Low

Always High

Threshold)

Gear

Normal

Comfort

Performance

shifting point

Kick down

Yes

Yes - Soft

Yes - Strong

Upshift rev.

Yes (No, when in

Yes

limiter

Performance

Automatic

Performance (Anti

Normal

Anti - Stall

Comfort

(Anti - Stall,

downshift

- Stall, when in M)

when in M)

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Activate/Deactivate

(ESC OFF) Drive

Mode

To activate

(ESC OFF) drive mode

press the corresponding button for at

least 3 seconds.

To disable the drive mode activated,

A Powertrain

press the same button again: the LED

B ESC

will turn off.

C Suspension stiffness

Monitoring Settings on Display

D Torque distribution (AWD version

By gaining access to “Drive mode”

To deactivate the drive mode, press

menu through the buttons on steering

only)

the same button again: the display will

wheel right-hand side, it is possible to

Press

(Suspension) button, the

show the message indicating that

monitor the settings for driving.

icon with "S" beside will light up on

(ESC OFF) drive mode is off and ESC

The list and figure show vehicle

the upper right side of the TFT display.

system is active.

parameters referred to each drive

mode. Driving mode and its

Activate/Deactivate I.C.E., SPORT and

(Suspension) Drive Mode

parameters are identified by a

different color (example in the figure:

To activate one of this drive mode,

I.C.E.).

press the corresponding button once:

the LED above the symbol will turn on.

The table below specifies the default

setting for each drive mode.

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Drive Mode

Default Condition

ESC

Sport

Sport-Firm

M (Manual) Drive Mode

Using the shift paddles behind the

steering wheel (if equipped), the

In this mode, the transmission interacts

corresponding icon will be displayed

with the driver in order to allow

beside the “M” indication and current

manual shift and increase driver

shifted gear.

interaction. The current mode allows

Pull the right shift paddle (+) towards

the gear system to optimize the

the steering wheel and release it to

engine brake action, remove undesired

engage the higher gear; do the same

shifting into higher and lower gears

operation with the left shift paddle (-)

and improve the overall performance

to engage the lower gear.

of the vehicle.

This mode allows you to move the shift

lever step by step forward (-) or

backward (+) without pressing the

unlock button. The current

transmission gear is displayed on the

instrument cluster beside “M”.

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• If in SPORT mode, the transmission

The indicator beside the displayed

will remain in the selected gear even

gear will light up just before reaching

when maximum engine speed is

the required speed to downshift

reached. The transmission will

upshift

(example in the figure).

upshift only if enabled by the driver.

Manual upshift or downshift will be

maintained as long as SPORT mode is

selected, even by full stroke pedal

press.

• If in M (Manual) or in SPORT mode,

Manual mode can be activated at any

the transmission will automatically

time, with no need to release the

downshift as the vehicle slows to

brake pedal.

halt (to prevent engine lagging) and

Even if the release button is pressed

the current gear will be displayed on

and gear is shifted in R (Reverse), P

the instrument cluster. Shifting the

(Park) or N (Neutral), the selected

shift lever backward (+) or moving

manual mode will be maintained.

the right shift paddle (+) towards

In Manual mode, the transmission will

the steering wheel when stationary,

shift up or down (+/-) if manually

will cause the vehicle to start in

selected by the driver by using the

second gear. If the vehicle speed is

shift lever, or shift paddles on the

too low, the system will ignore

steering wheel (if present). The

further upshifts. Avoid using speed

transmission remains in the engaged

control when the M (Manual) mode

gear until the driver shifts into

is engaged.

another higher or lower gear, except

Gear Shift Indicator Light

in the following cases.

When the new gear is engaged, the

In order to improve fuel economy, we

• Lack of accelerator pedal activity will

indicator turns off. If the shift runs

recommend that you shift gears when

cause the transmission to revert to

late or is not performed at all, the

the system prompts you to do so. This

automatic operation. The

indicator remains lit for a few seconds

will help reduce fuel consumption

transmission will also upshift

then turns off. As soon as new

without significantly affecting vehicle

automatically once maximum engine

conditions requiring further gear

performance.

speed is reached.

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change occur, the indicator light will

Cluster” in section “Dashboard

Parking Brake

illuminate again.

Instruments and Controls”).

The vehicle is equipped with an

NOTE:

electric automatic parking brake, also

The gearshift indicator will only work

called EPB (Electric Parking Brake).

when the transmission is set in M

The EPB braking action on model with

(Manual) mode.

“Base” braking system (equipped with

rear floating calliper) is ensured by a

I.C.E. Mode excluding ESC

power actuator directly working on

To release the vehicle in low grip

the brake pad inside each calliper of

conditions (e.g.: heaps of snow, mud,

the rear brake system.

sand, etc), it is possible to shift the

All other modes with “Dual Cast”

transmission feature in the specific

braking system are equipped with a

mode as required for these situations,

dedicated calliper which acts on each

During engagement and

by pressing the I.C.E. button and to

rear brake disc.

disengagement procedures, the

warning light

flashes until the

exclude completely the yaw and

It can be automatically engaged when

spinning control system, by pressing

the engine is turned off and

parking brake has reached its

the button for two seconds

(ESC

disengaged with engine running,

maximum activation force and is

OFF).

driver seatbelt latched and driver door

respectively fully released.

closed, while pressing the brake pedal

In the above-mentioned conditions,

and operating the shift lever.

the automatic engagement function

Furthermore, EPB can be automatically

can be deactivated/activated by

engaged above a slope threshold with

selecting the menu item “Vehicle

the gearshift in P (Park) to avoid

settings” on the main menu (refer to

damage to the vehicle. EPB can be

paragraph “Deactivating Automatic

disengaged before turning off the

Operation” in this chapter).

vehicle.

Manual Engagement/

When the parking brake is applied, the

Disengagement

warning light

lights up on the

tachometer display and the related

The parking brake can also be

message is displayed on the instrument

manually engaged or disengaged

cluster for 5 seconds (see “Instrument

when the engine is running or the

ignition switch is in the RUN position,

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by pressing the brake pedal and

• It is advisable to keep the "Auto

raising the lever located behind the

Apply" function always active (On)

CAUTION!

shift lever.

so that the vehicle is properly

When the parking brake is applied,

The main function of the EPB is to

secured with electric parking brake.

the warning light

lights up on

allow safe parking of the vehicle,

the tachometer and the related

therefore it must only be applied

Deactivating Automatic

message will be displayed for 5

when the vehicle is already stationary.

Operation

seconds on the instrument cluster.

If the EPB is used while the vehicle is

moving and decelerating until a speed

The automatic engagement function

If you attempt to engage/disengage

lower of 3 mph (5 km/h) and, in

can be deactivated/reactivated by

the parking brake without having

particular, until complete stop

selecting the menu item “Vehicle

pressed the brake pedal, a message

(typically in a sudden brake), it is

settings” through the switch on the

will be displayed, warning you to

necessary to have the EPB system

right side of the steering wheel (refer

proceed.

checked by an Authorized Maserati

to “Instrument Cluster” in section

If the engine was turned off when the

Dealer.

“Dashboard Instruments and

automatic engagement device was

Controls”.)

deactivated (see “Deactivating

Press and release the switch toward

Automatic Operation” in this chapter)

the arrow (►) to select “Electric Park

it is possible to shift the parking brake

WARNING!

Brake”.

simply by pulling the lever upward

• Always hold the brake pedal pressed

within 3 minutes after turning off.

during engagement or

disengagement of the parking

brake.

• The EPB command activation while

running generates a deceleration of

the vehicle with strong deceleration

(Dynamic Braking). It is therefore

recommended to use this feature

only in case of emergency. The

stability of the car is guaranteed by

Press and release the switch once

the action of the activated ESC

again toward the arrow (►) to

system.

visualize the options connected to this

function.

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• Auto Apply On (recommended

“Setting Saved” Selection notification

on the TFT display, please contact an

setting);

appears as a popup for 2 seconds then

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

• Auto Apply Off.

the display will show again the

modified function.

Failure Indication

In the event of electric parking brake

system failure, the warning light

on the display will light up and the

related message will show for 5

seconds.

WARNING!

In the event of an EPB failure, take

Scroll with the switch toward the

your vehicle to the nearest Authorized

arrow ▲ or ▼ through the

In order to disable the automatic

Maserati Dealer as soon as possible.

programmable options.

operation follow the same procedures

Press and release the switch toward

and select the other option.

the arrow (►) to set the selected

option. A check mark will remain next

CAUTION!

to the previously-selected item until a

new selection is made.

• Under certain conditions when the

battery voltage is low, the electric

automatic parking brake system may

temporarily be deactivated for safety

reasons. Therefore, typically upon

starting the engine, when the

battery voltage drops, a message

Initialize the EPB System after

may temporarily be displayed,

Re-connecting the vehicle battery

indicating that automatic operation

After the detachment and the

is temporarily disabled.

subsequent connection of the battery,

• In case of repetitive requests to reset

the EPB through the messages shown

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on the instrument cluster display the

and away from the curb on an uphill

Parking

warning light

will be illuminated.

grade.

To initialize the EPB system, lift,

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure

Apply the parking brake before

release and lift again the lever located

that the parking brake is fully applied

placing the shift lever in P (Park),

behind the shift lever.

and place the shift lever in the P (Park)

otherwise the load on the

position.

transmission locking mechanism may

Emergency Disengagement

make it difficult to move the shift

In case of brake lock with complete

lever out of P (Park).

electrical system failure, it is necessary

WARNING!

In certain conditions, it is however

to force the electric actuator on the

advisable to disengage the parking

rear calipers (see “Emergency Release

• Always check that the vehicle is

brake manually and slightly apply the

of the Parking Brake” chapter in

locked before leaving it.

service brake for starting off. This is

section “In an Emergency”).

• Never leave children unattended in

advisable when there are obstacles

the vehicle.

EPB Operation with

very close to the vehicle in the

Overheated Brakes

• Do not park the vehicle on paper,

direction in which you intend to move.

grass, dry leaves or other flammable

Driving on mountain roads with steep

materials.

slopes or a sports use of the vehicle

• Do not leave the engine running

could overheat the brake system

while the vehicle is unattended.

components. In these conditions, the

parking brake must not be used since

the push of the power actuator might

not be sufficient to ensure vehicle

CAUTION!

braking, especially on a slope.

When you need to park the vehicle on

Drive normally without braking to

a steep slope, both with the engine on

allow the brakes to cool down a few

or off, it is recommended not only to

minutes before stopping. In this way,

engage the parking brake, but also to

the automatic or manual activation of

shift the gearshift lever to P (Park)

the parking brake will ensure vehicle

before leaving the vehicle.

braking.

When parking on hill roads, it is

important to turn the front wheels

toward the curb on a downhill grade

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“Drive Away Inhibit” strategy

“Drive Away Inhibit” strategy alerts

The table shows the vehicle condition

the driver with messages on the

and the action that the system runs to

In order to avoid a dangerous

instrument cluster display and

exit the dangerous condition.

condition resulting from leaving the

sounding chimes, then puts the

vehicle not “braked” with running

transmission in P (Park).

engine and without driver on board,

Vehicle condition

Action of the driver

• Engine running and speed lower than

1.8 mph (3 km/h).

• Transmission in any position other P

The driver releases the brake pedal to

(Park).

get out of the vehicle.

• Driver safety belt unlocked.

The system puts the

• Driver door opened.

transmission in P

• Brake pedal pressed.

(Park) position.

Warnings

• Slow continuous chime.

• Fast chime.

• The condition of the vehicle not in P

• A message which invites to engage

(Park) position will be signaled by a

the parking brake to prevent vehicle

message on the display.

movement will be displayed on the

display.

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the condition of the vehicle brakes

of discrepancy between the required

Brake and Stability

and tires.

trajectory and the current one, the

Control System

ESC system brakes the appropriate

• These systems cannot prevent

wheel to counteract over or under

The vehicle is equipped with an

collisions, including those resulting

steering.

Electronic Stability Control System

from excessive speed in turns,

(ESC), which helps to maintain

following another vehicle too

• Oversteer - when the vehicle is

directional control in the event of loss

closely, or aquaplaning.

turning more than appropriate for

of grip of the tires. The system is able

the steering wheel position.

• The capabilities of a vehicle

to detect potentially dangerous

equipped with these systems must

• Understeer - when the vehicle is

situations for the stability of the

never be exploited in a reckless or

turning less than appropriate for the

vehicle and automatically sets the

dangerous manner that could

steering wheel position.

brakes on all four wheels in a

jeopardise the driver’s and the

The ESC system has two available

differentiated manner, in order to

passenger’s safety or the safety of

operating modes:

provide a torque settlement of the

others.

ESC on

vehicle.

This is the normal ESC operating

ESC includes the following subsystems:

Electronic Stability Control

mode. At each start-up of the vehicle,

• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System);

(ESC)

the ESC system is set in this mode and

• EBD (Electronic Brake-force

should be used for most driving

This system enhances directional

Distribution);

conditions. The ESC should only be

control and stability of the vehicle

• TCS (Traction Control System);

turned off for specific reasons as

under various driving conditions. The

pointed out in the following

• BAS (Brake Assist System);

ESC corrects over steering and under

paragraphs.

• BTO (Brake Throttle Override);

steering of the vehicle by applying the

brake to the appropriate wheel.

ESC off

• HSA (Hill Start Assist).

Engine power may also be reduced to

The “ESC off” mode is aimed for a

assist in counteracting the conditions

more spirited driving experience but

of instability and maintain the right

also purposeful for driving in deep

WARNING!

direction. The system is also able to

snow, sand, or gravel. The current

• These systems cannot prevent the

reduce the engine power.

mode disables the TCS portion of the

natural laws of physics from

Through sensors fitted on the vehicle,

ESC and raises the threshold for ESC

affecting the vehicle, nor can they

the ESC system detects the driver’s

activation, allowing higher wheel spin

increase traction, braking or steering

chosen direction comparing it to the

than normally granted by the ESC

efficiency beyond that afforded by

one maintained while running. In case

system. The

(ESC OFF) button is

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fitted beside the gear shift lever: to

situation requiring “ESC off” mode is

NOTE:

deactivate the system see “Drive

overcome, turn the ESC on again by

• When the vehicle's speed is higher

Mode” in this section.

pressing the

(ESC OFF) button. This

than 7 mph (11 km/h), you may hear

may also be performed while in

a slight clicking sound as well as

motion.

other motor noises. The system is

WARNING!

performing a self-check cycle to

In SPORT mode the ESC control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

ensure that the ABS is working

thresholds are higher for maximum

and Electronic Brake-force

properly.

performance on dry road surface. To

Distribution (EBD)

• This self-check occurs each time the

ensure maximum security of the ESC,

vehicle is started and accelerated

The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

it is recommended not to activate

past 7 mph (11 km/h).

provides increased vehicle stability and

SPORT mode on surfaces with

brake performance under most

ABS is activated during braking under

medium- and low-grip (e.g., wet,

braking conditions. The system

certain road or stopping conditions.

snow, dirt, etc..) with ESC system

automatically “pumps” the brakes

ABS-inducing conditions can include

active (

(ESC OFF) button not

during severe braking to prevent

ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad

pressed).

wheel lock-up.

tracks, loose debris.

The Electronic Brake-force Distribution

You may also experience the following

NOTE:

(EBD) prevents the rear wheels from

when the brake system goes into Anti-

• When in “ESC off” mode, the TCS

over-braking and provides greater

Lock:

functionality of ESC is deactivated

control of available braking forces

• The ABS motor running (it may

(except for the limited slip feature

applied to the rear axle.

continue to run for a short time after

described in the TCS paragraph of

the vehicle stops).

this chapter). All other stability

features of ESC function regularly.

• The clicking sound of solenoid valves.

WARNING!

• To improve the vehicle's traction

• Brake pedal pulsations.

The ABS helps prevent the wheels

when driving with snow chains, or

• A slight drop or fall away of the

from locking, but it does not increase

when starting off in deep snow,

brake pedal at the end of the stop.

the physical grip limits between the

sand, or gravel, it may be desirable

These are all normal characteristics of

tires and the road. Therefore, always

to switch to the “ESC off” mode by

ABS functioning.

keep a safe distance from the vehicle

pressing the

(ESC OFF) button and

in front of yours and reduce your

remain in this operational mode no

speed when entering a curve.

longer than needed. Once the

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Activating under slip conditions

the vehicle even when it is being

different control systems:

accelerated. If the brake pedal is

WARNING!

depressed together with the

• if slippage affects both drive wheels,

• The ABS contains sophisticated

accelerator, the system does not

it reduces the power transmitted by

electronic equipment that may be

consider as “conflict” the sequence

the engine;

susceptible to interference caused

“brake-first-then-accelerator” of pedal

• if slippage only affects one drive

by improperly installed or high

application and it will not engage the

wheel, it brakes the slipping wheel

output radio transmitting

BTO. When the system recognizes the

automatically.

equipment. This interference can

sequence “accelerator-first-then-

cause possible loss of anti-lock

brake-pressed” as “conflict” the

Brake Assist System (BAS)

braking capability. Installation of

engine power should be automatically

such equipment should be

This system completes the ABS system

reduced and, if the driver continues to

performed by qualified Maserati

by optimizing the vehicle braking

depress the accelerator, the system can

personnel.

capacity during emergency brake

make the vehicle to come to a

maneuvers. The system detects an

• Pumping the Anti-Lock Brakes will

complete stop.

emergency braking situation by

diminish their effectiveness.

Additionally, if the brake pedal is

sensing the rate and amount of brake

Pumping brakes makes the stopping

released when the accelerator is still

application and then applies optimum

distance longer. Just press firmly on

depressed, the corresponding engine

pressure to the brakes in order to help

your brake pedal when you need to

torque increase gradually to a safe

reduce braking distances.

slow down or stop. Do not pump

value.

The quick brake coupling is optimal

brakes.

During this event, the ETC light

for BAS performances. In order to fully

indicator will illuminate. The system

exploit the system, apply continuous

exits from this strategy when the

Traction Control System (TCS)

brake pedal pressure during the entire

accelerator pedal is completely

The current device is an integral part

vehicle stop sequence. Do not reduce

unstuck.

of the ESC system. It operates

brake pedal pressure earlier than

automatically by reducing the power

required. Once the brake pedal is

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

transmitted by the engine in case of

released, the BAS is deactivated.

The HSA system is designed to assist

slipping, loss of grip on wet floor

Brake Throttle Override (BTO)

the driver when starting a vehicle

(aquaplaning), acceleration on

uphill. HSA will maintain the level of

slippery snow-covered or frozen

To complete the range of systems that

brake pressure applied for a short

surfaces, etc.

assist braking, the vehicle is equipped

period of time also after releasing the

with BTO, which is designed to stop

brake pedal.

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If the driver does not apply the

abnormally high brake temperatures,

Using the Brakes

throttle during this short period of

excessive lining wear, and possible

time, the system will release brake

brake damage. In an emergency full

pressure and the vehicle will start

braking capacity may be impaired.

CAUTION!

sloping down. The system will release

To obtain a good performance by

brake pressure proportionally to the

Brake Pads and Brake Discs

brake pads and discs, avoid sudden

amount of throttle/torque applied as

braking during the first 190 mi

Wear on the brake pads and brake

the vehicle starts to move in the

(300 km).

discs depends to a great extent on the

chosen direction.

driving style and the conditions of use

HSA Activation Criteria

The pad wear limit is indicated by the

and therefore cannot be expressed in

illumination of the warning light

The following criteria must be met in

actual miles driven on the road.

and by a message on the

order for HSA to activate:

The brake system is designed for

instrument cluster.

optimal braking effect at all speeds

• vehicle is stationary;

In this event, please contact an

and temperatures.

• gear selection matches vehicle uphill

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

Certain speeds, braking forces and

direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is

ambient conditions (e.g. temperature,

in forward gear; vehicle backing

humidity and long outdoor stopping

uphill is in reverse gear).

periods) can therefore cause the

HSA will work in R (Reverse) and all

brakes to "squeal". This is normal and

forward gears when the activation

will cease after a few brakings.

criteria have been met.

The system will not activate if the gear

New Brake Pads and/or Brake

is placed in N (Neutral) or P (Park).

Discs

New brake pads have to be “broken

in”, and therefore only attain optimal

friction to the brake disc when the

vehicle has covered several hundreds

of miles.

WARNING!

During this break-in period, the

Riding the brakes can lead to brake

slightly reduced braking ability must

failure and possibly an accident.

be compensated for by pressing the

Driving with your foot resting or

brake pedal harder. This applies

riding on the brake pedal can result in

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whenever the brake pads and/or brake

of the break-in and not interpreted as

Use of the Engine

discs are replaced.

an indication of malfunction.

Breaking-In

Specific Requirements

Brake Overheating

Today's most modern production

Avoid exceeding 5000 rpm for the first

Driving on mountain roads with steep

methods are designed to provide

620 mi trip (1000 km).

slopes or a sports use of the vehicle

extremely precise construction and

After starting the vehicle, do not

could overheat the brake system

assembly of components. However,

exceed 4000 rpm until the engine has

components. In these conditions, the

moving parts do undergo a settling

warmed up sufficiently (coolant

parking brake must not be used since

process, basically in the first hours of

temperature: 149-158°F /65 70°).

the push of the power actuator might

vehicle operation.

not be sufficient to ensure vehicle

While Driving

Do not drive keeping at a constant

braking, especially on a slope.

high speed rate for a prolonged time.

Never travel with the tachometer

Drive normally without braking to

While cruising, brief full-throttle

indicator approaching the peak rpm,

allow the brakes to cool down a few

acceleration within the limits of local

not even downhill. When the

minutes before stopping. The

traffic laws contributes to a good

tachometer indicator is approaching

automatic or manual activation of the

break-in. Wide-open throttle

the peak rpm (red colored zone), take

parking brake will ensure vehicle

acceleration in low gear can be

precautions to avoid exceeding that

braking.

detrimental and should be avoided.

limit.

Brake overheating could also cause

The engine oil installed in the engine

“squeals”.

at the factory is a high-quality energy

conserving type lubricant. Oil changes

should be consistent with anticipated

climate conditions under which vehicle

operations will occur. For the

recommended viscosity and quality

grades, see “Refillings” in section

“Features and Specifications”.

A new engine may consume some oil

during its first few thousand

Ensure proper operation of different

miles/kilometers of operation. This

devices checking their respective

should be considered as a normal part

control telltales.

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Authorized Maserati Dealer will use to

will soon occur. Immediate service is

service your vehicle. Although the

required at an Authorized Maserati

CAUTION!

vehicle will still be driveable and not

Dealer.

• Under normal conditions, all red

need towing, contact an Authorized

• After the problem has been solved,

warning lights on the instrument

Maserati Dealer for service as soon as

the Authorized Maserati Dealer

cluster display should be off. When

possible.

personnel will perform specific tests

they come on, this indicates a

for a complete check of the system

malfunction. Refer to “Instrument

and, if necessary, road tests.

Cluster” in section “Dashboard

Instruments and Controls”.

• Continuing to drive when a red

warning light is on could cause

serious damage to the vehicle and

affect its performance.

Onboard Diagnostic System

Your vehicle is equipped with a

sophisticated onboard diagnostic

system. This system monitors the

CAUTION!

performance of the emissions, engine,

• Prolonged driving with the

and automatic transmission control

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

systems. When these systems are

on could cause further damage to

operating properly, your vehicle will

the emissions control system. It could

provide excellent performance and

also affect fuel economy and

fuel economy, as well as engine

drivability. The vehicle must be

emissions well within current local

serviced before any emissions tests

regulations of various countries.

can be performed.

If any of these systems require service,

• If the

Malfunction Indicator

the system will turn on the

Light (MIL) is flashing while the

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).

engine is running, severe catalytic

It will also store diagnostic codes and

converter damage and power loss

other information, which your

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Electronic Cruise Control Controls

The electronic Cruise Control controls

The electronic Cruise Control (CC)

are located on the left side of the

enables the driver to maintain the

steering wheel.

desired vehicle speed without pressing

Control configuration depends on

the accelerator pedal, reducing driving

which driver assist systems are

fatigue on highways, especially long

installed to the vehicle.

trips, as the set speed is automatically

In the standard configuration there is

maintained. A firm press on the

a specific button to enable and disable

accelerator pedal or the braking pedal

the CC.

will temporarily deactivate the cruise

Optional Configuration

control function.

Control buttons have the following

functions:

CAUTION!

Standard Configuration

The device can only be switched on at

ON/OFF button to

speeds exceeding 18 mph (30 km/h)

engage/disengage CC

and it switches off automatically when

system.

the brake pedal or the accelerator

pedal is pressed.

Optional Configuration

Press ACC Gap button and

Standard Configuration

hold it down for 2 seconds

In the optional configuration, there is

WARNING!

to enable the CC system.

no specific button to enable and

The Cruise Control function must only

disable the CC, since the driver uses

Press ACC button to disable

be activated when traffic and the

the ACC control buttons.

the CC system.

route permit a constant speed to be

maintained safely for a sufficiently

long distance.

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Shared by All Configurations

Displayed Information

Multifunction switch:

CC conditions are displayed on the

• Press up (indication RES

instrument cluster after selecting

+): increase speed, set

“Driver Assist” menu (see paragraph

current speed or resume

“TFT Display: Menus and Settings"

previously set speed

under “Instrument Cluster” in section

when system is in

“Dashboard Instruments and

“cancelled” status;

Controls”).

• Pushed (indication

Displayed information depends on

CANC): deletes the set

system status: ready, disabled,

speed;

cancelled or set.

To turn the system off, push the

• Press down (indication

Apart from the pop-up messages at

ON/OFF button a second time or

SET -): set speed/decrease

the centre of the display, CC system

the ACC button (in the Optional

speed.

status is represented by icons at the

Configuration). The

white light will

top left. These icons remain displayed

turn off.

NOTE:

even when you exit the "Driver Assist"

screen.

• The figures only show the Standard

The CC screen can be displayed any

Configuration.

time the driver changes system status

• In order to ensure proper operation,

or settings. After 5 seconds of CC

the CC system has been designed to

inactivity, the display goes back to last

shut down if multiple systems are

screen.

operated at the same time (example:

ACC and FCW). When conditions so

Activation

allow, the CC system can be

To turn the system on, push the

reactivated by pushing the CC

ON/OFF button or the ACC Gap

“ON/OFF” button or the ACC Gap

NOTE:

button for 2 seconds (in the Optional

button (in the Optional

Configuration). The

white light

The CC system must be turned off

Configuration) and resetting the

with below 3 dashes on the instrument

when not in use.

desired vehicle set speed.

cluster display will illuminate.

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will be visualized below the green

light.

WARNING!

To decrease speed, push downward

Never leave the electronic Cruise

the multifunction switch (SET -).

Control system on when not in use.

Keeping the switch pushed in the

You could accidentally set the system

downward position, the set speed will

or cause it to go faster than you want.

continue to decrease by 5 units at a

Always leave the system off when

time (5 mph or 5 km/h) until the

you are not using it.

switch is released. Release the switch

when the desired speed is reached,

Speed Range of Use

and the new set speed will be

Release the accelerator and the

visualized below the green light.

vehicle will operate at the selected

Speed

mph (km/h)

Pushing the multifunction switch

speed.

Minimum

18 (30)

upward (RES +) or downward (SET -)

NOTE:

once will enable to increase or

Engaged/activated

18 (30)

The vehicle should be traveling at a

decrease the set speed by one unit

Maximum

130 (210)

steady speed and on level ground

(1 mph or 1 km/h).

before pushing the switch downward.

Each subsequent tap of the

Setting Desired Speed

multifunction switch will increase or

Pressing the

“ON/OFF” button or

decrease the speed by 1 mph or

Turn on the CC function. When the

the ACC Gap button for 2 seconds (in

1 km/h.

vehicle has reached the desired speed

the Optional Configuration) or

(in the example: 60 mph), push

moving the ignition switch in OFF

Temporary Deactivation

downward the multifunction switch

position erases the set speed memory.

A soft tap on the brake pedal,

(SET -) and release.

pressing the multifunction switch

The

green light below the desired

Changing Speed Setting

(CANC), or normal brake pressure

speed will illuminate on the

When the CC is set, you can increase

while slowing the vehicle will

instrument cluster display.

cruise speed by pushing upward the

temporarily deactivate the CC without

multifunction switch (RES +). Keeping

erasing the set speed memory. The

the switch pressed, the set speed will

white light will appear on the

continue to increase by 5 units at a

display.

time (5 mph or 5 km/h) until the

switch is released. The new set speed

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below the set speed with steady light

traffic or on winding, icy,

will be displayed.

snow-covered or slippery roads.

Resume Speed

To resume a previously set speed, push

upward the multifunction switch (RES

+) and release. The

green light with

below the set speed will illuminate on

the instrument cluster. Resume can be

used at any speed above 18 mph

(30 km/h).

Driver Override

If the driver presses the accelerator

Using Electronic Cruise Control

pedal while the CC is on, such as to

on Hills

overtake another vehicle, and exceeds

The transmission may be downshifted

the set speed limit, the system will

on hills to maintain the vehicle set

temporarily deactivate the CC. During

speed. The CC system maintains set

the event, the speed indication below

speed up and down hills. A slight

the

green light will be blinking.

speed change on moderate hills is

normal. On steep slopes, a greater

speed loss or gain may occur so we

recommend to drive without CC.

WARNING!

Electronic Cruise Control can be

dangerous where the system cannot

maintain a constant speed. Your

vehicle could go too fast for the

When the accelerator pedal is

conditions, and you could lose control

released, the vehicle will return to the

and have an accident. Do not use

set speed and the

green light with

electronic Cruise Control in heavy

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on the front grille behind the trident,

Adaptive Cruise Control -

and the forward-facing camera behind

ACC (optional)

WARNING!

the internal rear-view mirror to detect

the presence of a vehicle ahead at a

• The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is

ADAS Equipments

close distance and moving in the same

designed to increase vehicle driving

The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is

direction.

comfort. It must not be considered

part of ADAS equipments together

as a means of replacing the required

with:

attention of the driver. The driver is

always required to drive carefully.

• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

The driver is always required to pay

• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

utmost attention to driving

• Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA)

conditions (road, traffic, weather)

• Highway Assist (HAS)

and style (speed, distance from

• Traffic Sign Assist (TSA).

sensed vehicle ahead, brake use).

Driver has the full responsibility of

NOTE:

the vehicle therefore his attention is

FCW, LKA ABSA, HAS and TSA are

crucial to keeping vehicle control, in

described in the relevant chapters of

This vehicle, in this chapter, will be

particular when approaching curves

this section.

indicated as "target vehicle" or

and situations with heavy traffic.

"vehicle ahead".

Failure to follow these warnings can

result in a collision and death or

ACC Preview

NOTE:

serious personal injury.

The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

• If the sensor detects no vehicle

ahead, the ACC system will maintain

• In some driving scenarios, the ACC

further increases the drive comfort

set steady speed.

could have detection problems. In

ensured by the Cruise Control when

such cases, the ACC could kick in late

driving on highways and freeways.

• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle

or unexpectedly. The driver must be

Always consider that ACC is not a

ahead, the ACC system automatically

careful since his/her intervention

safety system and is not designed to

kicks in by slightly accelerating or

could be necessary.

prevent accidents.

braking (to avoid exceeding the

The ACC allows driver to keep Cruise

initially set speed) so that the vehicle

• It is always the driver’s responsibility

Control active in limited or moderate

keeps present distance, trying to

to obey speed limits and to keep

traffic conditions with no need to

adapt to the speed of the detected

minimum legal distance to the

constantly restore the Cruise Control.

vehicle ahead.

preceding vehicle.

The ACC uses a radar sensor, located

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similar complex situations such as

(green); the white, grey or yellow lines

• ACC system can decelerate only with

highway construction zones.

represent the LKA and HAS systems.

limited braking, it cannot execute

The ACC screen can be displayed any

• When entering a junction lane or a

emergency braking.

time driver changes system status or

slip road to leave the highway; when

driving on narrow, icy, snowy,

settings. After 5 seconds of ACC

The ACC system:

inactivity, the display goes back to last

slippery roads, or on steep uphill and

• Does not activate/react in the

downhill roads.

screen.

presence of pedestrians, bicycles,

• When circumstances do not allow to

incoming traffic from the opposite

ACC Controls and Activation

drive safely at constant speed.

direction and steady objects such as a

Conditions

vehicle stuck in a traffic jam.

Displayed information

The buttons on the RH side of the

• Is meant for the use on highways and

steering wheel control the ACC

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

well-built roads, not for city traffic or

operations and the other

condition, as well as the LKA and HAS

mountain roads.

functions/driver assist systems installed

status, is displayed on instrument

• May not have enough time to react

to this vehicle.

cluster after selecting “Driver Assist”

and/or decelerate sufficiently on

menu (see paragraph “TFT Display:

vehicles when lane is changed too

Menus and Settings" under

quickly or the relative speed is too

“Instrument Cluster” in section

high. In such cases the driver has to

“Dashboard Instruments and

react appropriately and without any

Controls”).

acoustic/visual and warning.

Displayed information depends on

• Cannot consider road, traffic and

system status: ready, set, temporarily

weather conditions and might prove

cancelled or override.

limited when visibility is poor.

Apart from the image at the center of

• Does not always fully recognize

the display, CC, ACC, LKA and HAS

complex driving conditions and this

systems status is represented by icons

could cause an incorrect assessment

at the top left and right. These icons

of the required safety distance.

remain displayed even when exiting

It is recommended to disable the ACC

the "Driver Assist" screen.

system in the following instances:

The vehicle(s) and horizontal bars

represent the ACC status as ready

• When driving in the fog, heavy rain,

(white) or with sensed vehicle ahead

heavy snow, slush, heavy traffic and

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NOTE:

as ACC and ABSA just to mention

1 Multifunction control shared by all

some.

Any change made to tire dimensions

driver assist functions/systems:

While activation of ACC and CC at the

affects performance of Adaptive

• Press up (indication “RES +”):

same time is impossible.

Cruise Control and Front Collision

increase speed, set current speed

Warning (FCW), if equipped.

or resume previously set speed

Speed Range of Use

when system is in “cancelled”

The ACC is not activated in the

status.

Speed

mph (km/h)

following conditions:

• Pushed (indication “CANC”):

Minimum

0 (0)

• When braking.

cancel the function if it was in

Engaged/activated

18 (30)

“set” status, going in a ready

• When parking brake is activated.

Maximum

130 (210)

condition but remembering the

• When automatic transmission is in P

previous set speed.

(Park), R (Reverse) or N (Neutral).

• Press down (indication “SET -”):

• When vehicle speed is out of preset

Activation/Deactivation

set speed/decrease speed.

speed range

NOTE:

2 Two functions button with ACC

• When brakes are overheated.

activated:

Pictures show status of ACC and LKA

• When driver door is open.

• ACC Gap: pressed and released;

systems.

• When the driver’s seat belt is

set the distance to sensed

unbuckled.

Press and release

ON/OFF button to

vehicle ahead as horizontal bars

• When the road is particularly steep

activate the ACC. The display will

(setting cycle starts to 3 bars).

(both uphill and downhill) at low

show the

white symbol with below

• CC On: pressed for 2 seconds

speed.

3 dashes will illuminate indicating that

activates the CC system.

• When drive mode

(ESC OFF) is

system is ready to be set.

• Press it to switch from CC to

ACC.

selected.

• When the door is opened at low

3 ACC ON/OFF button. If enabled,

speed.

pressing this button will disable

CC.

• When there has been an ESC event

in the last 5 seconds, or is still active.

4 HAS ON/OFF button with ACC set

only. See "Highway Assist - HAS"

• When there is an object too close in

in this section for further details.

front of the vehicle.

It is possible that more than one

system is active at the same time such

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faster than you want. Always leave

the system off when you are not using

it.

Setting the Speed

When the vehicle reaches the required

speed, press down and release the

multifunction control (SET -). The

display will show set speed

corresponding to vehicle current one.

When in Driver Assist Page

Push the ON/OFF button a second time

Speed value will be indicated below

and release to turn the system off. A

the

green symbol and above the

pop-up message is displayed for 2

distance bars, in the center of the

seconds to indicate that ACC was

display.

disabled.

Out of Driver Assist Page

If a vehicle is detected as being too

close, the display will show a message

for 5 seconds and trigger a signal to

Remove foot from accelerator pedal

warn the driver that current conditions

and vehicle will continue at set speed.

do not allow enabling of the ACC. At

Driver Override

any rate, system will remain in the

WARNING!

ready status.

Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control

If the driver accelerates beyond the set

(ACC) system on when not in use is

speed or faster than the car would do

dangerous. You could accidentally

with ACC engaged, the set speed

activate the system or cause it to go

below the

green light will blink and

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the time gap bars will vanish to

• The ACC system applies the brake

the vehicle will temporarily deactivate

indicate that in this condition the

down to a full stop when following

the ACC without erasing the set speed

system cannot control the distance

a target vehicle. If an ACC host

memory. The

white light will appear

between vehicle and sensed vehicle

vehicle follows a target vehicle to a

on the display with below the set

ahead. Vehicle speed will be

standstill, after a two or three

speed.

determined only by the accelerator

second delay, the system will not be

Conditions for Disabling and

pedal position.

able to resume driving the car

Deactivation

autonomously. At this point it is

Changing Speed Setting

necessary for the driver to manually

Besides the cases specified in the

Once speed is set, driver can increase

reengage the system by either using

previous paragraph, the following

or decrease it by respectively pressing

the multifunction control (press SET-

conditions will disable the system:

multifunction control up (RES +) or

or RES+) or by pressing the

• Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) kicks in.

down (SET -). Speed can be increased

accelerator pedal (see “ACC

• Transmission lever is not in D (Drive).

or decreased in two ways:

Operation Before and During Stop”

in this chapter).

• The Electronic Stability Control and

• Pressing control once, set speed will

the Traction Control System

increase or decrease by one unit

• The ACC system maintains set speed

(ESC/TCS) activate.

corresponding to 1 mph (1 km/h).

when driving up hill and down hill.

However, a slight speed change on

• Vehicle parking brake is operated.

• Hold the control to increase or

moderate hills is normal. In addition,

• The driver safety belt is unbuckled at

decrease set speed by 5 mph

downshifting may occur while

low speed.

(10 km/h) at a time.

climbing uphill or descending

• The driver door is ajar at low speed.

NOTE:

downhill. This is normal operation

• The driver disabled the ESC using the

• When pressing the multifunction

and necessary to maintain set speed.

(ESC OFF) button on central

control up (RES +) or down (SET -),

When driving uphill and downhill,

console.

the new set speed will be the current

the ACC system will cancel if the

• The road is too steep both uphill and

speed of the vehicle.

braking temperature exceeds normal

downhill at low speed.

• When using (SET -) control to

range.

The system is deactivated and set

decelerate, if the engine braking

speed is deleted from system memory,

power does not slow down the

Temporary Deactivation

if the ACC ON/OFF button is pressed or

vehicle sufficiently to reach the set

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing

if ignition device is turned to OFF.

speed, the brake system will

the multifunction control (CANC), or

automatically slow down the vehicle.

normal brake pressure while slowing

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Resuming Speed

If system does not detect the presence

vehicle ahead, press and release the

of any vehicles ahead, only the bars

distance setting button.

If a speed setting is stored in system

referred to set distance will be

memory, press the multifunction

displayed.

control (RES +) up and take foot off

When system detects the presence of a

the accelerator pedal. The last set

vehicle ahead, it is displayed in front

speed will be displayed.

of the bars (see example in the figure).

WARNING!

The resume function should be used

only when road and traffic conditions

allow it. Resuming a too high or too

low speed for current traffic and road

Each press and release of the button

conditions could cause a harsh vehicle

changes the gap starting from 3 bars

acceleration or deceleration which

(default distance) and moving in a

could increase the risk of collisions

sequential way towards the minimum

and death or serious injury.

distance: 3→2→1→4→3→2→1→4 and so

When in Driver Assist Page

on.

If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle

Setting the ACC Gap

will maintain the set speed. If a slower

The specified ACC gap can be set by

moving vehicle is detected in the same

varying the distance setting among the

lane, the system displays the target

four possible options identified by the

vehicle icon before the bars. From that

number of horizontal bars:

moment, the system adjusts the vehicle

• Maximum (longest) distance: 4 bars.

speed automatically to maintain the

distance setting, regardless of the set

• Long distance: 3 bars (default

speed.

distance).

The vehicle will then maintain the set

• Medium distance: 2 bars.

distance until:

• Short distance: 1 bar.

Out of Driver Assist Page

• The vehicle ahead accelerates to a

Using this distance setting and the

To increase or decrease the number of

speed above the set speed.

vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets

bars, corresponding to the gap from

the gap to the vehicle ahead.

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• The vehicle ahead moves out of the

NOTE:

determines that the vehicle has moved

lane or view of the sensor.

back to a location with left hand

The displayed warning is a warning

• The distance setting is changed.

for the driver to take action and does

drive.

• The driver disables the system.

not necessarily mean that the Forward

ACC Operation Before and

The maximum braking applied by ACC

Collision Warning (FCW) system is

During Stop

is limited; however, the driver can

applying the brakes autonomously.

If an ACC host vehicle follows a target

always apply the brakes manually, if

vehicle to a standstill, after two or

necessary. Obviously, any time the ACC

Overtake Aid

three seconds the system will not be

system automatically operates the

When driving with ACC engaged and

able to resume driving the car

brakes, the brake lights will turn on as

following a target vehicle, the system

autonomously. In this condition, TFT

if the driver was braking.

will provide an additional acceleration

displays an instruction message pop

A Proximity Warning on display will

to assist in passing vehicles in front.

up for 5 seconds.

alert the driver if ACC predicts that its

This additional acceleration is

When the ACC system brings the

maximum braking level is not

triggered when the driver utilizes the

vehicle to a standstill while following

sufficient to maintain the set distance.

left turn signal to start overtaking. In

a target vehicle, the brakes are

If this occurs, a visual alert will flash

locations with left hand drive traffic,

released after two or three seconds

on the display and a chime will sound

overtake aid is active only when

after the stop and at the same time

while ACC continues to apply its

passing on the left hand side of the

the system inserts the parking brake.

maximum braking capacity.

target vehicle.

When parking brake engages the ACC

When a vehicle goes from a location

deactivates going to ready state.

with left hand drive traffic to a

At this point the driver must reengage

location with right hand drive traffic,

the system acting on the multifunction

the ACC system will automatically

control (RES + or SET -) or alternatively

detect traffic direction. In this

on the accelerator pedal. While ACC

condition, overtake aid is active only

with Stop is holding your vehicle at a

when passing on the right side of the

standstill, if the driver unbuckles the

target vehicle. This additional

seatbelt or opens the door, the ESC

acceleration is triggered when the

system will activate the EPB. During

driver utilizes the right turn signal to

standstill, ACC system monitors the

start overtaking. In this condition the

occupant detection signals: if the

ACC system will no longer provide

driver's seatbelt becomes unbuckled,

overtake aid on the left side until it

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the ACC system shall be cancelled

ACC and FCW systems will recover

the condition that deactivated the

when the EPB is applied.

operation after the vehicle has left

system is no longer present, the

these areas. Under rare conditions,

system will return to the “Adaptive

when the radar is not tracking any

Cruise Control Off” state and will

vehicles or objects in its path this

resume function by simply

WARNING!

warning may temporarily occur.

reactivating it.

When the ACC system is resumed, the

If weather conditions are not a factor,

driver must ensure that there are no

NOTE:

the driver should examine the sensor.

pedestrians, vehicles or objects in the

It may require cleaning or removal of

If the radar sensor wipe warning

path of the vehicle. Failure to follow

an obstruction. The sensor is located in

message occurs frequently (e.g. more

these warnings can result in a collision

the center of the front grille, behind

than once on every trip) without any

and death or serious personal injury.

the Maserati trident.

snow, rain, mud, or other obstruction,

To keep the ACC System operating

have the radar sensor realigned at an

Display Warnings and

properly, it is important to note the

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

Maintenance of ACC and FCW

following maintenance items:

Systems

Clean Front Windshield Warning

• Always keep the sensor clean.

This warning will display and a signal

Wipe Front Radar Sensor Warning

Carefully wipe the sensor lens with a

will indicate when conditions

This warning will display and a signal

soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage

temporarily limit system performance

will indicate when conditions

it.

due to failed signal reception. This

temporarily limit system performance

• Do not remove any screws from the

most often occurs at times of poor

due to sensor poor or failed signal

sensor. Doing so could cause an ACC

visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain

reception. This most often occurs at

system malfunction or failure and

and fog. The ACC and FCW systems

times of poor visibility, such as in snow

require a sensor realignment.

may also become temporarily blinded

or heavy rain. The ACC and FCW

• If the sensor or front end of the

due to obstructions, such as mud, dirt,

systems may also become temporarily

vehicle is damaged due to a collision,

or ice on the windshield and fog on

blinded due to obstructions, such as

see your authorized dealer for

the inside of glass or when driving in

mud, dirt or ice on the radar sensor. In

service.

bad weather. In these cases, the system

these cases, the system will be

• Do not attach or install any

will have degraded performance.

disabled.

accessories near the sensor, including

The ACC and FCW systems will recover

This message can sometimes be

transparent material or aftermarket

operation after the vehicle has left

displayed while driving in highly

grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC

these areas. Under rare conditions,

reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with

system failure or malfunction. When

when the camera is not tracking any

reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The

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vehicles or objects in its path this

If the problem persists, contact an

warning may temporarily occur.

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

If weather conditions are not a factor,

the driver should examine the

windshield and the camera. They may

require cleaning or removal of an

obstruction.

When the condition that created

limited functionality is no longer

present, the ACC and FCW systems will

return to full functionality.

Turns and Bends

When driving on a curve with ACC

NOTE:

engaged, the system may decrease the

If the windshield wiper warning

Precautions while Driving with

vehicle speed and acceleration for

message occurs frequently (e.g. more

ACC

stability reasons, with no target

than once on every trip) without any

Offset Driving

vehicle detected. Once the vehicle is

snow, rain, mud, or other obstruction,

ACC may not detect a vehicle in the

out of the curve the system will

have the windshield and

same lane that is offset from your

resume your original Set Speed. This is

forward-facing camera inspected at an

direct line of travel, or a vehicle

a part of normal ACC system

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

merging in from a side lane. There

functionality. Moreover, the radar

may not be sufficient distance to the

sensor might detect a vehicle on a

Service ACC/FCW Warning

vehicle ahead. The offset vehicle may

nearby lane or no longer detect the

If the ACC and FCW systems turn off,

move in and out of the line of travel,

target vehicle.

and the system displays a service

which can cause your vehicle to brake

warning, there may be an internal

or accelerate unexpectedly.

system fault or a temporary

malfunction that limits functionality.

Although the vehicle is still driveable

under normal conditions, ACC and

FCW will be temporarily unavailable. If

this occurs, try activating ACC and

FCW again later, following a key cycle.

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In the illustration shown, ACC has not

yet detected the vehicle changing lane

and it may not detect the vehicle until

it is too late for the driver to take

action. ACC may not detect a vehicle

until it is completely in the lane. There

may not be sufficient distance to the

lane changing vehicle.

Always be attentive and ready to apply

the brakes if necessary.

Using ACC on Hills

Stationary Objects and Vehicles

When driving on steep hills, ACC may

ACC does not react to stationary

not detect a vehicle in your lane when

objects and stationary vehicles. For

the vehicle reaches the crest.

example, ACC will not react in

Depending on the speed, vehicle load,

situations where the vehicle you are

traffic conditions, and the steepness of

following exits your lane and the

the hills, ACC performance may be

vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane.

limited.

Always be attentive and ready to apply

the brakes if necessary.

Narrow Vehicles

Some narrow vehicles (like

motorcycles) traveling near the outer

edges of the lane or edging into the

lane are not detected until they have

moved fully into the lane. There may

not be sufficient distance to the

vehicle ahead.

Lane Changing

ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is

completely in the lane in which you

are traveling.

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Radar Device - Compliance

harmful interference in which case the

Forward Collision Warning

Statement

user will be required to correct the

- FCW (optional, with ACC

interference at his own expense.

This device complies with Part 15 of

only)

the FCC Rules (NF3-LRR4).

Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure

Operation is subject to the following

Information

Operation

two conditions:

This equipment complies with FCC

radiation exposure limits set forth for

The Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

• this device may not cause harmful

an uncontrolled environment. This

system with braking action interacts

interference, and

equipment should be installed and

with the Adaptive Cruise Control

• this device must accept any

operated with minimum distance of

(ACC), uses the same parts for sensing

interference received, including

7.8 in (20 cm) between the radiator

vehicle ahead (hereinafter “target

interference that may cause

and your body.

vehicle”) as well as part of the

undesired operation.

This transmitter must not be

warnings/messages on system

Any unauthorized modifications or

co-located or operating in conjunction

condition and activation status. For

changes to these devices could void

with any other antenna or transmitter.

further details, refer to “Adaptive

the authority of the user to operate

Cruise Control - ACC” in this section.

this equipment.

Full performance can be reached only

This equipment has been tested and

when both the sensing parts have

found to comply with the limits for a

detected the object, the difference

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part

between full and reduced

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

performance is not visible for the

designed to provide reasonable

driver.

protection against harmful

The FCW provides audible and visual

interference when the equipment is

warnings when a potential collision is

operated in a commercial

detected. Brake actuation and limited

environment. This equipment

braking may also be applied

generates, uses, and can radiate radio

depending on the specific scenario.

frequency energy and, if not installed

NOTE:

and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful

FCW system is not intended for

interference to radio communications.

towing: this could lead the system to

Operation of this equipment in a

malfunctions and/or to late reaction.

residential area is likely to cause

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When the system determines a

actuation too.

collision with the vehicle in front of

• FCW will automatically deactivated

you is no longer probable, the warning

when

(ESC OFF) button is pressed

messages will be deactivated.

(LED light up).

NOTE:

• Bad weather conditions, like heavy

rain, snow, etc., can lead to reduced

WARNING!

system performance. Under these

• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is

conditions relevant objects will not

not intended to avoid a collision on

be detected or detected late by the

its own, nor can FCW detect every

FCW monitors the information from

system.

type of potential collision. The driver

the forward looking radar sensor as

• FCW is designed to react in specific

well as the Electronic Brake Controller

has the responsibility to avoid a

situations in typical traffic scenarios

(EBC), to calculate the probability of a

collision by controlling the vehicle

with objects in the same lane driving

forward collision. When the system

via braking and steering. Failure to

in the same direction, but under

determines that a forward collision is

follow this warning could lead to

certain conditions it can also react on

serious injury or death. The driver is

probable, the driver will be provided

stationary objects in the same lane. It

always in charge to safely drive and

with audible and visual warnings and

is not designed to react to oncoming

to avoid critical situations, and not

may provide a warning brake

traffic or crossing traffic.

rely on the support of the FCW

actuation. If the driver does not take

• The FCW alerts may be triggered to

system. Driver has to keep in mind

actuation based upon these

objects other than vehicles such as

that the system and therefore its

progressive warnings, then the system

guard rails or sign posts based on the

intervention is always subject to the

will provide a limited level of active

course prediction. This is expected

prevailing physical limits.

braking to help slow down the vehicle

and is a part of normal FCW

and mitigate the potential forward

• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is

activation and functionality.

collision. If the driver reacts to the

not intended either to warn or to

• It is unsafe to test the FCW system.

warnings by braking and the system

apply any brake aid/brake

To prevent such misuse of the system,

determines that the driver intends to

intervention in the event of

after four Active Braking events

avoid the collision by braking but has

collisions with pedestrians or

within a key cycle, the Active Braking

not applied sufficient brake force, the

bicycles.

portion of FCW will be deactivated

system will compensate and provide

until the next key cycle. The limit of

additional brake force as required.

four events applies to the brake

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Speed Range of Use

NOTE:

The FCW system setting is kept in

Speed

mph (km/h)

memory from one key cycle to the

Minimum

0 (0)

next.

Engaged/activated

1.12

(1.8)

Changing FCW Sensitivity and

Maximum

155 (250)

Active Braking

When the speed is outside the

The default status of FCW Sensitivity is

specified limits, the system

the “Medium” setting. When the

automatically disables without turning

active braking function (“Forward

Setting options are described in the

on the corresponding warning light

Collision Warning Active Braking”)

following paragraph.

on the instrument cluster.

setting is on, the system warns you of

When FCW status for some reason

a possible collision with the vehicle in

changes to off, the corresponding

FCW Status

front of you when you are farther

amber warning light on instrument

The driver can adjust FCW sensitivity

away and it applies limited braking.

cluster will light on.

or enable/disable the brake actuation

This gives you the most reaction time

with the other emergency brakings by

to avoid a possible collision.

touching "Controls" soft-key on MTC+

Changing the sensitivity status to the

display. The current setting is indicated

“Near” setting, allows the system to

beside to the "Forward Collision

warn you of a possible collision with

Warning" soft-key. If you want to

the vehicle in front of you when you

change the setting, touch the soft-key

are much closer. This setting provides

on the side to enter FCW page.

less reaction time than the “Far”

sensitivity setting, which allows for a

more dynamic driving experience.

“Medium” is the intermediate status

This warning light informs the driver

between the two described above.

that FCW is disabled. This warning

light will light even when the

activation of another driver assistance

feature or drive mode (example:

(ESC OFF)) disables the FCW.

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providing limited autonomous braking

This equipment has been tested and

or additional brake support if the

found to comply with the limits for a

driver is not braking adequately in the

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part

event of a potential frontal collision. In

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

this state the system disables the brake

designed to provide reasonable

jerk.

protection against harmful

interference when the equipment is

Limited Operation and Service

operated in a commercial

Warning

environment. This equipment

The messages indicating on display the

generates, uses, and can radiate radio

limited functionality or service at an

frequency energy and, if not installed

NOTE:

Authorized Maserati Dealer required

and used in accordance with the

• The default values shall appear at

are the same as for the ACC system.

instruction manual, may cause harmful

every new ignition cycle: Sensitivity =

For further details, refer to “Adaptive

interference to radio communications.

“Medium” and Active Braking = on.

Cruise Control - ACC” in this section.

Operation of this equipment in a

• FCW may not react to irrelevant

residential area is likely to cause

objects such as objects not in the

Radar Device - Compliance

harmful interference in which case the

path of the car, stationary objects

Statement

user will be required to correct the

that are far away, oncoming traffic,

This device complies with Part 15 of

interference at his own expense.

on cross traffic vehicles, or leading

the FCC Rules (NF3-LRR4).

Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure

vehicles with the same or higher rate

Operation is subject to the following

Information

of speed.

two conditions:

This equipment complies with FCC

• The active braking (autonomous

• this device may not cause harmful

radiation exposure limits set forth for

braking/braking aid) will not be

interference, and

an uncontrolled environment. This

provided in case of potential collision

equipment should be installed and

with static object such as guard rails,

• this device must accept any

operated with minimum distance of

walls, etc..).

interference received, including

7.8 in (20 cm) between the radiator

• FCW will be disabled like ACC (refer

interference that may cause

and your body.

to chapter “Adaptive Cruise Control -

undesired operation.

This transmitter must not be

ACC” in this section.

Any unauthorized modifications or

co-located or operating in conjunction

changes to these devices could void

Changing the active braking status to

with any other antenna or transmitter.

the authority of the user to operate

“Off” prevents the system from

this equipment.

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NOTE:

System response can be set to "Early",

Lane Keeping Assist - LKA

"Medium" (default mode) or "Late".

In case of wet road or raining

(optional, with ACC only)

System reaction force can be set to

conditions the function could be

"Low", "Medium" (default mode) or

This system was designed especially

disabled by the system in order to

"High".

for highway or freeway driving, to

minimize the risks.

reduce the risk that the vehicle, under

particular circumstances, accidentally

Speed Range of Use

departs from the lane in use. When

this happens, graphic instructions on

Speed

mph (km/h)

instrument cluster display together

Minimum

37 (60)

with steering torque application and

Engaged/activated

37 (60)

steering wheel vibration (depending

on the distance to the line) warn the

Maximum

112 (180)

driver that the vehicle is going out of

the lane initiates a steering maneuver

Customized Settings

to try to prevent the lane exit.

Meanings of Settings

LKA is configurable by the driver in

To detect lane lines, the system uses

order to maximize its efficiency based

• "Visual" only: the system will not

the forward-facing camera behind the

on the driver driving style and the

request any steering torque/

rear-view mirror, which is the same

expectation of the system, reducing at

vibration to correct the car

one used also by the lighting system

the same time the possible

trajectory. The system will only show

to manage the automatic high beams.

invasiveness.

on the TFT display when the vehicle

The logic core is in the front radar.

Entering "Controls" page on MTC+

is passing the lane.

LKA system remembers the condition

display the driver can see the current

• "Visual & Haptic": the system will

it was in before turning off the

setting beside the "Lane Keeping

apply steering torque when lane

vehicle.

Assist" soft-key.

departure is detected while showing

Refer to “MTC+ "Controls" Screen” in

Touching “Lane Keeping Assist”

at the same time the proper cluster

section “Dashboard Instruments and

soft-key can disable or enable the

indication, adding to this steering

Controls” for further information.

system.

vibration when the departure is very

Touching the soft-key on the side the

imminent.

driver can change the setting.

When "Visual & Haptic" is selected

Driver warnings can be only "Visual"

and LKA is enabled then the following

or "Visual & Haptic" (default mode).

menu will be used by the system.

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• "LKA Sensitivity": it tunes the

wheel or with hands off for only a

• With lane boundaries it is mainly

distance to the lane boundary where

limited amount of time. When the

referred to painted lines,

the system will start to apply steering

system is enabled it will trigger cluster

nevertheless the system in good

torque.

warning in case at least one hand is

conditions might properly recognize

• "LKA Strength": it tunes the steering

not detected on the steering wheel.

as valid lane boundaries also other

torque value to have a stronger or

The torque application as well as the

types (for example road edges, curbs,

weaker trajectory correction/

vibration are suppressed/inhibited in

etc..).

deviation.

case of: high driver torque in the

Being this function used to prevent

steering wheel, high lateral

unintentional lane change/lane drift, it

acceleration, hands not on the steering

will be temporary suppressed/inhibited

wheel detected for more than a

WARNING!

by a turn indicator activation,

certain time.

In rare cases, Lane Keeping Assist

therefore, graphic warning, steering

High dynamic driving behaviors,

(LKA) may make an inappropriate

torque application and vibration will

driving on the lane boundary, or

steering torque application. LKA may

be terminated. In this condition in case

driving off course will prevent the

be interrupted at any time counter

of a vehicle detected by the Blind Spot

function from working. FCW braking

steering. Lack of attention may lead to

Assist (BSA) system in the covered area

and stability system interventions (ESC,

serious injury or death.

on the proper side, there can be the

ABS) will also prevent the system from

transition from LKA to Active Blind

operating. Changing lanes results in

Spot Assist (ABSA) (if this latter is on

System Availability

system inhibition for a certain time. In

and properly configured).

The ADAS systems (LKA, CC, ACC, FCW

addition, the driver must respect some

and HAS) help the driver while driving.

road characteristics such as

Function Description and

These systems can be set and

minimum-maximum width, lanes

Operating Mode

monitored simultaneously on the

clearly defined by two lane boundaries

The intent of the function is to prevent

display, after opening “Driver Assist”

and, only in limited cases and for a

the lane departure by warning the

menu (see paragraph “TFT Display:

limited time, at least one lane

driver through indication on the

Menus and Settings” under

boundary.

cluster and, if set, applying steering

“Instrument Cluster” in section

NOTE:

torque and vibration. Whenever the

“Dashboard Instruments and

• In case of wet road or raining

system is enabled there will be graphic

Controls”).

conditions the function could be

on the dedicated screen in the driver

LKA is designed for an attentive driver;

disabled by the system in order to

assist page and for the others it will be

therefore the system is available only

minimize the risks.

available in the left top corner of the

when his/her hands are on the steering

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cluster screen. The graphic which

is detected and the system is capable

intent is to represent at the glance the

to intervene on it.

system knowledge of the lane in front

An example of these screens can be

of the car, the system suppression

found in the following figures:

status and warning.

A: with only LKA system activated,

For this reason, a simple colour code

steering torque in progress to

has been adopted for each line (of the

correct the trajectory towards

two presented):

the lane center;

• Both grey lines means system is

B: with LKA and ACC systems

enabled, not able to operate

activated, car is crossing the lane

(suppression condition present or

boundary, steering torque and

lane detection system not able to

vibration if configured are in

properly estimate the lane);

progress when this graphic is

• Left/right grey line: the lane

shown.

detection system is not able to

detect that specific lane boundary;

• Yellow line: there is a steering

torque intervention in progress that

tries to prevent a departure on that

side, in this situation the warning

should increase the driver attention

When in Driver Assist Page

requiring him/her to properly handle

the situation;

• Yellow flashing line: the graphic is

shown whenever the system detects

a very imminent lane departure;

torque and steering vibration can be

added to this warning if configured

by the customer.

The white lines (one or both) indicates

that the corresponding lane boundary

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rain, snow, wet roads, fog, direct sun

prevent/interrupt the system

on the camera, etc.).

intervention.

NOTE:

• The presence of the hands on the

WARNING!

steering wheel is detected by a logic

If the driver fails to adapt his/her

combination of a capacitive sensor

driving style, Lane Keeping Assist

installed in the steering wheel and

(LKA) can neither reduce the risk of an

the measured applied torque at the

accident nor override the laws of

steering column. This leads to a more

physics. It cannot take into account

robust hands detection when hands

road, weather or traffic conditions.

are actually on the steering wheel (at

Active LKA is only an aid. Driver is

least one).

always responsible for the distance to

• The sensors are not able to detect

the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed,

the presence of the hands on the

for braking in good time and for

steering wheel areas covered in

staying in lane.

wood, plastic bezels or carbon inserts

(where present).

System in Fault

Sharp turns, slopes and change in

When the LKA cannot properly

slopes, poor lane boundaries, as well

operate due to a fault of its

as construction areas and all the

components or because the windshield

Out of Driver Assist

scenario described in this paragraph

in front of the forward facing camera

The icons that represent the status of

may challenge the system, therefore

is dirty, the amber light and/or the

the ADAS systems remain displayed

be always ready to prevent any

corresponding message will be

even when you exit the "Driver Assist"

unexpected behaviour of the car.

displayed.

screen.

Damaged front bumper, windshield

replaced without proper technical

System Limitations

intervention may also lead to system

Because of physical limits, in order to

malfunction or system unavailability.

properly operate, the system needs

Other conditions such as fault, but not

good visibility (it might not work or

explicitly indicated here may also

not properly operate in case of heavy

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Driving

This equipment has been tested and

Blind Spot Assist (without

found to comply with the limits for a

ACC)

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

BSA System Operation

designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful

The Blind Spot Assist (BSA) system uses

interference when the equipment is

two radar-based sensors, located

operated in a commercial

inside the rear bumper fascia, to

environment. This equipment

detect highway licensable vehicles

generates, uses, and can radiate radio

(cars, buses, motorbikes, etc.) that

frequency energy and, if not installed

enter the blind spot zones from the

If message suggestion does not allow

and used in accordance with the

rear/front/side of the vehicle.

fixing the fault, avoid using the system

instruction manual, may cause harmful

The example shown in the figure

and have the vehicle inspected at an

interference to radio communications.

highlights the blind spots on either

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

Operation of this equipment in a

side of the vehicle when oncoming

Radar Device - Compliance

residential area is likely to cause

traffic is approaching from behind.

Statement

harmful interference in which case the

user will be required to correct the

This device complies with Part 15 of

interference at his own expense.

the FCC Rules (NF3-LRR4).

Operation is subject to the following

Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure

two conditions:

Information

This equipment complies with FCC

• this device may not cause harmful

radiation exposure limits set forth for

interference, and

an uncontrolled environment. This

• this device must accept any

equipment should be installed and

interference received, including

operated with minimum distance of

interference that may cause

7.8 in (20 cm) between the radiator

When the vehicle is started, the BSA

undesired operation.

and your body.

warning light will momentarily

Any unauthorized modifications or

This transmitter must not be

illuminate in both outside rear view

changes to these devices could void

co-located or operating in conjunction

mirrors to let the driver know that the

the authority of the user to operate

with any other antenna or transmitter.

system is operational and on. The BSA

this equipment.

system sensors operate when the

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vehicle is in any forward gear and

The BSA system monitors the detection

• Always pay attention to the traffic

enters standby mode when the

zones on both sides of the vehicle

situation and maintain a safe

transmission is in (P) Park.

when the vehicle speed reaches

distance at the side of the vehicle.

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or

higher and will alert the driver of

NOTE:

vehicles in these areas.

If your vehicle has experienced any

damage in the area where the sensor

is located, even if the fascia is not

WARNING!

damaged, the sensor may have

• The BSA system does NOT alert the

become misaligned. Take your vehicle

driver about rapidly approaching

at an Authorized Maserati Dealer to

vehicles that are outside the

verify sensor alignment. Having a

detection zones.

sensor that is misaligned will result in

the BSA not operating to specification.

The BSA detection zone shown in

• The BSA might alert the driver too

figure covers approximately one lane

late especially in case of rapidly

The area on the rear bumper fascia

on both sides of the vehicle

approaching vehicles.

where the radar sensors are located

(approximately 11 ft or 3.3 m). The

must remain free of snow, ice, and

blind spot area extends from

dirt/road contamination so that the

immediately behind the exterior

BSA system can function properly. Do

WARNING!

rear-view mirrors up to about 23 ft (7

not cover or block the area of the rear

m) behind the rear bumper.

Risk of accident despite Blind Spot

bumper fascia where the radar sensors

Assist (BSA).

are located with foreign objects

BSA does not detect/react to the

(bumper stickers, spoilers, bicycle racks,

following:

etc.).

• Overtaking vehicles close on the

The BSA system notifies the driver of

side, placing them in the blind spot

vehicles or objects in the detection

area. As a result, BSA may neither

zones by illuminating the BSA warning

give warnings nor intervene in such

light located in the outside mirrors in

situations.

addition to sounding an audible

(chime) alert and reducing the radio

volume (if the radio is on). Refer to

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Driving

“BSA and RCP Setting” in this chapter

Entering from the Rear

for further information.

The alert will turn on when the

The BSA system monitors the

vehicles that come up from behind

detection zone from three different

your vehicle on either side and enter

entry points (side, rear, overtaking

the rear detection zone with a relative

traffic) while driving to see if an alert

speed of more than 27 mph (43 km/h).

is necessary. The BSA system will issue

an alert whenever a vehicle enters any

one detection zone as outlined below.

Speed Range of Use

Speed

mph (km/h)

Minimum

6 (10)

Engaged/activated

6 (10)

Maximum

- (-)

Entering from the Side

Overtaking Traffic

Vehicles that move into your adjacent

The figures show the vehicle

lanes from either side of the vehicle.

approaching (A) and passing (O)

another vehicle in the overtaking lane.

If you pass another vehicle slowly, the

Other Cases

vehicle remains in the blind spot for

The BSA system is not designed to

approximately 2 seconds, the BSA

issue an alert on stationary objects

warning light in the outside mirror

such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage

will illuminate after 1.5 seconds.

heaps, berms, etc. However,

If the difference in speed between the

occasionally the system may alert on

two vehicles is greater, the warning

such objects. This is normal operation

light will not illuminate.

and your vehicle does not require

service.

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Driving

• The BSA system is not designed to

NOTE:

detect pedestrians, cyclists, or

In a parking lot situation, oncoming

animals.

vehicles can be obscured by vehicles

• Even if your vehicle is equipped with

parked on either side. If the sensors

the BSA system, always check your

are blocked by other structures or

vehicle’s outside and rear-view

vehicles, the system will not be able to

mirrors for any vehicles approaching

alert the driver.

from behind or overtaking.

Proceed slowly and cautiously out of

• Use your turn signal before changing

the parking space until the rear end of

lanes.

the vehicle is moderately exposed.

The BSA system will not alert you of

The RCP system will then have a clear

objects that are traveling in the

RCP - Rear Cross Path

view of the cross traffic. If an

opposite direction of the vehicle in

oncoming vehicle is detected, the RCP

adjacent lanes.

The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is

system will alert the driver using both

intended to aid the drivers when gear

the visual and audible alarms. If the

in reverse of parking spaces where

radio is on, it will also reduce the radio

their vision of oncoming vehicles may

volume.

be blocked.

The RCP system monitors the rear

detection zones on both sides of the

vehicle. Using sensors located on either

side of the rear bumper, it detects any

vehicles or objects that are moving

toward the side of the vehicle with a

minimum speed of approximately 1 to

2 mph (1 km/h to 3 km/h) to a

maximum of approximately 10 mph

WARNING!

(16 km/h), such as in parking lot

• The BSA system is only an aid to

situations.

help detect vehicles in the blind spot

zones.

WARNING!

RCP is not a Back Up Aid system. More

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Driving

specifically, it is intended to be used

BSA in Visual Mode

same side at the same time, both the

to help a driver detect an oncoming

visual and audio alerts will be issued.

When operating in “Visual” mode, the

vehicle in a parking lot situation.

In addition to the audible alert, the

BSA system will provide a visual alert

Drivers must be careful when backing

radio volume will be reduced (if the

in the appropriate side view mirror

up, even when using RCP. Always

radio is on).

when it detects a vehicle or an object

check carefully behind your vehicle,

in the detection areas monitored by its

look behind you, and be sure to check

sensors: depending on the status of

for pedestrians, animals, other

the relative turn indicator, the

vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots

warning light can be fixed or flashing.

before backing up. Failure to do so

However, when the system is

can result in serious injury or death.

operating in RCP mode, it will respond

with both visual and audible alerts

BSA and RCP Setting

when an oncoming vehicle or an

object approaching the rear end side

Setting modes can be selected from

of the vehicle is detected.

the MTC+ System.

Whenever an audible alert is

Touch “Controls” soft-key and then

NOTE:

requested, the radio is muted (if the

“Blind Spot Assist” soft-key to enter

If the hazard flashers are on, the BSA

radio is on).

the setting page.

system will issue the appropriate visual

BSA in Visual and Acoustic Mode

alert only.

When operating in “Visual & Acoustic”

When the system is in RCP mode, the

mode, the BSA system will provide a

system shall respond with both visual

visual alert in the appropriate side

and audible alerts when a detected

view mirror based on a detected

vehicle or object is present. Whenever

vehicle or object.

an audible alert is requested, the radio

If the turn signal is then activated, and

(if on) is also muted.

it corresponds to an alert present on

Right/left turn/hazard signal status is

that side of the vehicle, an audible

ignored; the RCP status always

chime will also be sounded: in the

requests the chime.

same moment the warning light will

Refer to chapter “MTC+ “Controls”

start flashing.

Blind Spot Assist Off

Screen” in section “Dashboard

Instruments and Controls” for further

Whenever a turn signal and detected

When this function is turned off from

information.

vehicle or object are present on the

the MTC+, there will be no visual or

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Driving

audible alerts from either the BSA or

Active Blind Spot Assist -

RCP subsystems.

ABSA (optional, with ACC

NOTE:

only)

The BSA system will store the current

operating mode when the vehicle is

ABSA system is only available on

shut off. Each time the vehicle is

vehicles equipped with ACC system

started, the previously-stored mode

and represents an addition to the BSA

will be recalled and used.

previously described (see chapter

"Blind Spot Assist - BSA" of this

System Temporarily Unavailable

section).

In these cases avoid using the system

ABSA adds to the BSA the possibility in

The blind spot system will become

and have the vehicle inspected at an

certain circumstances to avoid and or

temporarily unavailable and the

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

mitigate side collisions with vehicles

instrument cluster display will show

proceeding in the adjacent lanes by

the message “Blind Spot Assist

Radar Device - Compliance

changing the car trajectory in order to

Temporarily Unavailable” when the

Statement

try to keep it inside the detected/

vehicle enters a radio quite zone

This device complies with Part 15 of

estimated lane. A steering wheel

(example the areas around radio

the FCC Rules (OAY-SRR3B).

vibration is used as further feedback to

telescopes).

Operation is subject to the following

warn the driver that the lane change is

The warning light on the outside

two conditions:

not safe.

rear-view mirrors will be lit up and stay

• this device may not cause harmful

The main logic core is the front radar,

lit until the vehicle exits the zone.

interference, and

whereas the sense inputs are the

System is Faulty

radars on the rear bumper fascia used

• this device must accept any

The BSA system cannot properly

for sensing the presence of vehicle in

interference received, including

operate due to a fault of its

the blind spot areas and the forward

interference that may cause

components, or because the area on

facing camera placed behind the

undesired operation.

the rear bumper fascia where the

internal rear-view mirror that instead

radar sensors are located is dirty. In

is used for lane detection and

these cases the amber warning light

estimation.

and the related message will be

ABSA is designed to help the driver to

displayed on the instrument cluster.

avoid mitigate a collision. Torque and

vibration application is however

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Driving

available in the 37 - 112 mph (60 -

Highly dynamic behaviours, driving on

Speed Range of Use

180 km/h) speed interval. All the speed

the lane boundary, off course will

thresholds related to the BSA remain

prevent the function from working.

Speed

mph (km/h)

still valid, since ABSA as mentioned is

FCW braking and stability system

Minimum

37 (60)

BSA extension.

interventions (ESC, ABS) will also

Engaged/activated

37 (60)

ABSA is intended as a “hands-on”

prevent the system from operating.

Maximum

112 (180)

function meaning that the driver is

Changing lane results in system

required to stay engaged in the

inhibition for a certain time.

driving all the time with his/her hands

In addition the road must respect

System Limitation

on the steering wheel, in case hands

some characteristics such as minimum-

Because of physical limits the system

are not on the steering wheel for a

maximum width, lane clearly defined

to properly operate needs good

certain time there cannot be any

by two lane boundaries and only in

visibility (it might not work or not

steering torque application vibration

limited case for a limited time at least

properly operate in case of heavy rain,

included.

one.

snow, wet roads, fog, direct sun on

System Availability

NOTE:

the camera, dirty windshield, low

• In case of wet road or raining

illumination etc.)

ABSA is designed for an attentive

Sharp turns, slopes and change in

driver therefore the system is available

conditions the function could be

slopes, poor lane boundaries, as well

only when his/her hands are on the

disabled by the system in order to

as construction areas and all the

steering wheel or with hands off for a

minimize the risks.

scenarios described in this paragraph

very limited amount of time. When

• With lane boundaries it is mainly

may challenge the system, therefore

the system is enabled, it will trigger

referred to painted lines,

be always ready to prevent any

cluster warning in case at least one

nevertheless the system in good

unexpected behaviour of the car.

hand is not detected on the steering

conditions might properly recognise

Damaged front bumper, windshield

wheel.

as valid lane boundaries also other

replaced without proper technical

The torque application as well as the

types (for example road edges,

intervention may also lead to system

vibration are suppressed/inhibited in

curbs, etc..).

malfunction or system unavailability.

case of: high driver torque in the

Other conditions such as faults, but

steering wheel, high lateral

not explicitly indicated here may also

acceleration, hands not on the

prevent/interrupt the system

steering wheel detected for more than

intervention.

a certain time.

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ABSA Setting

System reaction force can be set to

stronger or weaker trajectory

"Low", "Medium" (default mode) or

correction/deviation.

ABSA is configurable by the customer

"High".

in order to maximize its efficiency

Blind Spot Assist in "Visual & Haptic"

based on the driver driving style and

Mode

his/her expectation of the system,

When the system is on and configured

reducing at the same time the possible

“Visual & Haptic” then the ABSA is

invasiveness.

enabled and to the conventional visual

Setting modes can be selected from

warnings is added the steering torque

the MTC+ System (see "MTC+

and vibration.

"Controls" Screen" in section

When operating in this mode, the

"Dashboard Instruments and Controls"

system will provide a visual alert in the

for further information).

appropriate outside rear-view mirror

Touch "Controls" soft-key to display

when it detects a vehicle or an object

the current status of the ABSA system,

NOTE:

in the detection areas monitored by its

if it was in the on state.

sensors. In case of turn indicator

The ABSA system will store the current

activation on the appropriate side, the

operating mode when the vehicle is

system will react with a torque on the

shut off. Each time the vehicle is

steering wheel to try to prevent the

started, the previously-stored mode

lane change and therefore to

will be recalled and used.

avoid/mitigate the collision. The

torque on the steering is applied when

Meanings of Settings

the car is very close to the lane

When "Visual & Haptic" is selected and

boundary as a further feedback to

of course ABSA is enabled, then two

warn the driver of the unsafe

following menus will be used by the

maneuver.

system.

To change status, touch the "Active

NOTE:

• "ABSA Sensitivity": it tunes the

Blind Spot Assist" soft-key.

• The steering torque is not supplied if

distance to the lane boundary where

To change the system setting, touch

the system is not able to estimate a

the system will start to apply steering

the soft-key on the side.

lane and if the turn indicator from

torque.

Driver warnings can be only "Visual",

the appropriate side is not inserted.

• "ABSA Strength": it tunes the

"Visual & Acoustic" (default mode) or

steering torque value to have a

"Visual & Haptic".

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• The presence of the hands on the

RCP - Rear Cross Path

System Faulty

steering wheel is detected by a logic

Operation

The ABSA system cannot properly

combination of a capacitive sensor

RCP operation is the same as described

operate either due to a fault of its

installed in the steering wheel and

in chapter "Blind Spot Assist - BSA".

components, or because the area on

the measured applied torque at the

When ABSA is turned off from MTC+

windshield where the forward-facing

steering column. This leads to a

"Controls" page, there will be no

camera is located or on the rear

more robust hands detection.

visual or audible alerts from RCP

bumper fascia where the radar sensors

subsystem.

are located is dirty. In these cases the

When ABSA is turned on with any

amber warning light and the related

setting,RCP subsystem shall respond

message will be displayed on the

WARNING!

with both visual and audible alerts

instrument cluster.

• Risk of accident despite steering

when a detected vehicle or object is

torque application of Active Blind

present. Whenever an audible alert is

Spot Assist (ABSA).

requested, the radio (if on) is also

• A course-correcting steering torque

muted.

application cannot always prevent a

Right/left turn/hazard signal status is

collision.

ignored; the RCP status always

• The driver is always required to

requests the chime.

steer, brake or accelerate themself,

especially if ABSA warns or makes a

System Temporarily

course correcting steer intervention.

Unavailable

• Always maintain a safe distance at

The blind spot system will become

In these cases avoid using the system

the sides.

temporarily unavailable and the

and have the vehicle inspected at an

• In rare cases, the system may make

instrument cluster display will show

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

an inappropriate steering torque

the message “Blind Spot Assist

application. This application may be

Temporarily Unavailable” when the

Radar Device - Compliance

interrupted at any time by counter

vehicle enters a radio quite zone

Statement

steering.

(example the areas around radio

This device complies with Part 15 of

telescopes).

• Lack of attention may lead to

the FCC Rules (OAY-SRR3B).

The warning light on the outside

serious injury or death.

Operation is subject to the following

rear-view mirrors will be lit up and

two conditions:

stay lit until the vehicle exits the zone.

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• this device may not cause harmful

vibrate and a graphic will display on

Highway Assist - HAS

interference, and

the instrument cluster.

(optional, with ACC only)

• this device must accept any

interference received, including

The Highway Assist (HAS) is a level 2

interference that may cause

Autonomy system (in reference to

WARNING!

undesired operation.

NHTSA standards) that is designed to

• In case the vehicle approaches a

aid the driver in the steering,

curve that is too tight in relation to

acceleration, and braking functions of

the current speed the system will

the vehicle.

disengage, therefore the driver must

HAS is designed to only function on

be prepared to take over control of

highways or limited access freeways.

the vehicle immediately at any time.

HAS centers the vehicle by controlling

To avoid this situation it is important

the EPS system based off of lane line

that the vehicle speed is not set

information from the forward-facing

higher than the current speed limit

camera and data from the front radar

of the road.

sensor.

• Highway Assist (HAS) is a hands-on

feature! You must keep your hands

on the steering wheel at all times.

The HAS system will disengage and

ACC will cancel if your hands are

removed from the steering wheels

for a set amount of time.

• HAS is intended for use only on

highways or limited access freeways

with a fully attentive driver. When

using HAS, hold the steering wheel

HAS combines ACC and LKA to

and be aware of surrounding traffic

manage the steering and speed of the

and road conditions. Always be

vehicle under specific conditions. The

prepared to immediately take over

conditions to engage HAS are listed in

control of the vehicle from the HAS

the next paragraph. If a lane line cross

system. Failure to follow these

is imminent, the steering wheel will

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instructions could result in serious

• Wet roads, roads covered or partially

• Vehicle speed must be between 0 to

injury or death.

covered by snow.

87 mph (0 and 140 km/h).

• The following list does not fully

• Construction zones.

• No faults in the forward facing

represent all situations in which HAS

camera, radar, EPS, or MTC+.

HAS Operation

may not function as intended. Do

• Lane width between 3 to 4.6 yd (2.8

NOT solely rely on the HAS system

With ACC set (see “Adaptive Cruise

and 4.2 m).

to control the vehicle. It is the

Crontrol - ACC” in this section), HAS

• Turn signal not activated.

driver’s responsibility to stay alert

system activates by simply pressing the

• No faults related to this system.

and safely control the vehicle at all

button on the steering wheel.

times.

Once the conditions are met, HAS will

Speed Range of Use

engage.

• If the windshield is replaced, you

Speed

mph (km/h)

must have the forward-facing

camera remounted and aligned by

Minimum

0 (0)

CAUTION!

an Authorized Maserati Dealer.

Engaged/activated

0 (0)

The Highway Assist (HAS) system may

(with ACC engaged)

Many factors can impact the

take up to 5 seconds to engage once

performance of HAS causing the

all conditions are met.

Engaged/activated

18 (30)

system to be unable to function as

(with ACC not

The conditions for HAS to engage are

intended. These include (but are not

engaged)

as follows:

limited to):

Maximum

90 (145)

• HAS must be turned on or enabled.

• Narrow, winding or curvy roads.

• Poor visibility (due to heavy rain,

NOTE:

• If set above the maximum speed,

snow, fog, etc.).

In case of wet road or raining

HAS will not function after the

vehicle speed will reach the

• Bright light (oncoming headlights or

conditions the function could be

maximum speed.

direct sunlight) or shadows.

disabled by the system in order to

minimize the risks.

• If set below the maximum speed and

• Damage or obstruction caused by

the ACC target speed is increased,

mud, ice, snow, etc.

• The vehicle must be on the highway

HAS will function up to the

• A damaged or misaligned bumper.

or limited access freeway.

maximum speed and then the system

• Interference from other equipment

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) must

will turn off automatically.

that generates electromagnetic

be engaged.

• When the ACC target speed is

waves.

• Left and right visible lane lines.

reduce and speed is lower than the

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maximum speed, the system will start

automatically.

• If the ACC target speed is set under

the maximum speed, HAS is active

and vehicle speed increases above

the maximum speed due to slope,

HAS will continue to function.

HAS Monitoring on Instrument

Cluster

HAS and the other ADAS systems

When in Driver Assist Page

conditions can be monitored on

When exiting the “Driver Assist” page,

instrument cluster display by accessing

the attention level colour will always

the “Driver Assist” page with the

be displayed until the system is

buttons on the steering wheel (see

disabled by pressing the

button on

“Instrument Cluster” in section

the steering wheel.

“Dashboard Instruments and

Controls”).

The

symbol in grey indicates that

the HAS system is active, but not

engaged and is shown at the centre of

the TFT display when the “Driver

Assist” page is displayed. When exiting

Out of Driver Assist Page

the "Driver Assist" page, on TFT

In addition to these symbols, on the

display top left corner, the

grey

TFT top and bottom edge a coloured

symbol will appear in the multiple

glow may appear (further referred to

light of active ADAS systems.

as "attention level colour"). Attention

Out of Driver Assist Page

level colour together with the outline

of the symbol

represent a further

The HAS system uses sensors in the

indication of the system status.

steering wheel outer crown to detect

if the driver’s hands are on the

steering wheel. If the driver’s hands

are not detected on the steering

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wheel, the instrument cluster will

In order to be able to use the HAS

display a series of warnings to alert

system, place your hands around the

the driver to return their hands to the

steering wheel outer crown.

steering wheel. There will also be

NOTE:

audible chimes. After a set amount of

time, HAS will cancel if the driver’s

• The presence of the hands on the

hands are not returned to the steering

steering wheel is detected by a logic

wheel.

combination of a capacitive sensor

When the system does not sense the

installed in the steering wheel and

hands on the steering wheel for a few

the measured applied torque at the

seconds (3 - 5 seconds) or more (up to

steering column. This leads to a

The yellow attention level colour

10 seconds), it tries to draw the

more robust hands detection when

appears when the driver removes

attention of the driver by showing,

hands are actually on the steering

his/her hands from the steering wheel

even when the display is not in the

wheel (at least one).

for 3 to 5 seconds and the

symbol

"Driver Assist" page, the

symbol

• The sensors are not able to detect

with the figure of the hands will

with the figure of the hands in the

the presence of the hands on the

occupy the whole central area of the

centre of the display. According to

steering wheel areas covered in

display.

such time frames, the system will

wood, plastic bezels or carbon

change the attention level colour,

inserts (where present).

silence the audio in the vehicle (if it is

HAS is deactivated if the steering

active) and emit audible chimes to

wheel is no longer being touched.

invite the driver to take the control of

the vehicle again. This is the only way

System Statuses

to reengage the system.

The active status of the HAS system is

Hands Detection on Steering

indicated by the green attention level

Wheel

colour which is maintained even if the

driver releases his/her grip from the

The sensors in the steering wheel

steering wheel up to 3 seconds.

outer crown are able to detect the

When in Driver Assist Page

presence of the hands on the steering

wheel.

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Out of Driver Assist Page

If the driver keeps his/her hands away

The red attention level colour appears

The red attention level colour remains

from the steering wheel (for more

when the driver releases his/her grip

even when the steering wheel is

than 8 to 10 seconds), also the ACC

from the steering wheel for 5 and up

released for more than 8 to 10

system is deactivated (

white ACC

to 10 seconds: in this case a single

seconds. In this case, if you are

symbol on the display) and will have to

audible chime is repeated until he/she

travelling at a speed above 25 mph

be reset. The aid of LKA system will be

will take the control of the vehicle

(40 km/h) a sequences of 3 audible

disabled as well. In these cases the

again.

chimes will be emitted after 8 seconds

display will not show the attention

and a message will inform the driver

level colour anymore and the vehicle

that the HAS system has been

will be controlled by the driver only.

disengaged, inviting him/her to grip

HAS Disengage

the steering wheel again. The same

will happen after 10 seconds if you

To disengage HAS you can do any of

travel at a speed below 25 mph

the following actions:

(40 km/h). Then the

symbol on TFT

• Press the

HAS enable button on

display will become grey.

the steering wheel.

• Begin steering manually.

• Press brake pedal.

When in Driver Assist Page

• Turn off ACC.

• Unbuckle the driver’s seat belt.

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• Press ACC Gap button for two

• The presence of the hands on the

prepared to take over control of the

seconds to enable CC system.

steering wheel is detected by a logic

vehicle immediately at any time.

• Shift out of the (D) Drive gear.

combination of a capacitive sensor

installed in the steering wheel and

Radar Device - Compliance

• Enter an Autonomous Emergency

the measured applied torque at the

Braking (AEB) event (See chapter

Statement

steering column. This leads to a

"Forward Collision Warning - FCW"

This device complies with Part 15 of

more robust hands detection.

in this section).

the FCC Rules (NF3-LRR4).

• Turn signal activated.

Operation is subject to the following

System Limitations

two conditions:

System Cancellation

HAS is unable to guide the vehicle

• this device may not cause harmful

The HAS system will cancel (without

when the following conditions occur.

interference, and

driver intervention) if either of the

• Lane markings are not clear or

• this device must accept any

following actions occur:

visibility is poor (i.e. heavy rain,

interference received, including

• Curve that is too tight.

snow, fog, etc.).

interference that may cause

• When leaving the grip of the hands

• Obstructed, covered or damaged

undesired operation.

on the steering wheel.

forward-facing camera or sensor.

Any unauthorized modifications or

• Vehicle exits the highway or limited

• When driving on hills or sharp

changes to these devices could void

access freeway.

curves.

the authority of the user to operate

this equipment.

• Lane line markers aren’t detected by

• When approaching toll booths.

This equipment has been tested and

the forward facing camera.

• When the highway entrance or exit

found to comply with the limits for a

• Any ADAS system faults.

is wider than 20 ft (6 meters).

Class A digital device, pursuant to Part

• ACC cancellation.

• Bright light (ex. direct sunlight or

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

• Vehicle speed exceeds the maximum

glare) facing the forward camera.

designed to provide reasonable

limit.

protection against harmful

• Lateral accelerations exceeds the

interference when the equipment is

limits.

WARNING!

operated in a commercial

Many unforeseen conditions can occur

environment. This equipment

NOTE:

that can affect the performance of

generates, uses, and can radiate radio

• When HAS cancels, the

symbol

Highway Assist (HAS). Always keep

frequency energy and, if not installed

will turn red then grey.

this in mind and drive attentively. Be

and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful

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interference to radio communications.

• The performance of TSA depends on

Traffic Sign Assist - TSA

Operation of this equipment in a

the update degree of navigation

(optional)

residential area is likely to cause

system’s maps.

harmful interference in which case the

TSA detects traffic signs through the

user will be required to correct the

use of a forward-facing digital camera

Setting and Signs Monitoring

interference at his own expense.

mounted on windshield, behind the

on Instrument Cluster

Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure

rear-view mirror. TSA assists the driver

To set TSA feature touch “Controls”

Information

by displaying on the instrument cluster

soft-key on MTC+ display and then

This equipment complies with FCC

detected speed limits and traffic signs

“Traffic Sign Assist” soft-key. The blue

radiation exposure limits set forth for

with a restriction indicated by an

color of the soft-key outline will

an uncontrolled environment. This

additional sign (e.g. in snow

indicate that the feature is set.

equipment should be installed and

conditions). TSA also uses the data of

operated with minimum distance of

the navigation system, in order to

7.8 in (20 cm) between the radiator

provide information to the driver in all

and your body.

cases in which the camera is not able

This transmitter must not be

to detect the traffic signs that are

co-located or operating in conjunction

present on the road where the car is

with any other antenna or transmitter.

travelling.

Some examples of these are: due to

low visibility, light reflection, damaged

traffic signs, traffic signs in wrong

position like rotated or fallen poles.

Touch the soft-key again to turn off

NOTE:

TSA feature.

• Overtaking restriction signs are not

If TSA feature is set and a sign or a

displayed by the TSA system.

speed limit is detected, the related

• TSA provides a visual warning to the

icons are displayed in the upper area

driver when he/she unintentionally

of the instrument cluster beside of the

exceeds the maximum speed allowed

main menu number and scroll arrows.

by 2 mph - km/h.

The display area is divided in two

different sectors:

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Since TSA also uses the data provided

• If the signs are ambiguous, e.g.

1 Conditioned speed limit area.

by the navigation system, it can

traffic signs on construction sites or

2 Unconditioned speed limit area.

update the sector 2 of the display in

in adjacent lanes.

the following situations without

detecting traffic signs:

• When the vehicle changes road.

• Highway enter/exit.

• Urban area stored in the digital map

enter/exit.

System Limitations

TSA may be impaired or may not

function in the following situations:

• If there is poor visibility, e.g. due to

NOTE:

insufficient illumination of the road,

Overtaking restriction signs are not

if there are highly variable shade

displayed by the TSA system.

conditions or in rain, snow or fog.

When the visual warning is provided

• If there is glare, e.g. from oncoming

only the unconditioned speed limit (in

traffic, direct sunlight or reflections

sector 2) will start blinking if the

from other vehicles.

vehicle speed is greater than 1 mph

• If the windshield in the area of the

- km/h. If the vehicle speed stays above

camera is dirty, or if the camera is

the unconditioned speed limit of

fogged up, damaged or covered.

1 mph - km/h for several seconds the

• If the traffic signs are hard to detect,

unconditioned speed limit sign will

e.g. due to dirt or snow, or because

stop blinking because the maneuver is

they are covered or because of

evaluated as intentional. If the TSA is

insufficient lighting.

not able to determine any kind of

• If the information in the navigation

valid speed limit neither from camera

system's digital map is incorrect or

nor from digital maps the following

out-of-date.

image will be shown in sector 2.

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Tire Sizing Chart

Tires - General Information

Service Description:

EXAMPLE: P265/50 ZR19 (100Y) XL or

100 = Load Index - A numerical

Tire Safety Information

265/50 ZR19 (Y100) XL

code associated with the maximum

Tire Markings

Size Designation:

load a tire can carry

P = Passenger car tire size based on

Y = Speed Symbol - A symbol

U.S. design standards

indicating the range of speeds at

“...blank...” = Passenger car tire

which a tire can carry a load

based on European design standards

corresponding to its load index

under certain operating conditions.

265 = Section width in millimeters

The maximum speed corresponding

(mm)

to the speed symbol should only be

50 = Aspect ratio in percent (%) -

achieved under specified operating

Ratio of section height to section

conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle

width of tire

loading, road conditions, and posted

ZR = Construction Code

speed limits)

• Z: means a tire usable at speeds

1. U.S. DOT Safety Standards Code

greater than 150 mph (240 km/h)

(TIN).

• R: means radial construction

Load Identification:

2. Size Designation.

19 = Rim diameter in inches (in)

“...blank...” = Absence of any text on

the sidewall of the tire indicates a

3. Service Description.

Standard Load (SL) tire

4. Maximum Pressure and Maximum

XL = Extra Load (or reinforced) tire

Load.

LL = Light Load tire

5. Treadwear, Traction and

Temperature Grades (see

“Department of Transportation

Uniform Tire Quality Grades” in

this section).

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L9 = Code representing the tire size

(two digits).

ABCD = Code used by the tire

manufacturer (one to four digits).

03 = Number representing the week

in which the tire was manufactured

(two digits). In this case, 03 means

the 3^rd week.

13 = Number representing the year

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

in which the tire was manufactured

Loading Information Label

(two digits). In this case, 13 means

This label tells you important

The TIN may be found on one or both

the year 2013.

information about the:

sides of the tire, however the date

code may only be on one side. Tires

• Cold tire inflation pressures for the

with white sidewalls will have the full

Tire and Loading Information Label

front, rear, and spare tires.

TIN, including the date code, located

The proper cold tire inflation pressure

• Number of people that can be

on the white sidewall side of the tire.

and the loading information are listed

carried in the vehicle.

Look for the TIN on the outboard side

in two labels on the driver's side rear

• Total weight the vehicle can carry.

of black sidewall tires as mounted on

door pillar.

• Tire size designed for the vehicle.

the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on

the outboard side, then you will find it

on the inboard side of the tire.

The vehicle maximum load on the tire

must not exceed the load carrying

EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0313

capacity of the tire on your vehicle.

DOT = Department of Transportation

You will not exceed the tire's load

- This symbol certifies that the tire

carrying capacity if you adhere to the

is in compliance with the U.S.

loading conditions, tire size, and cold

Department of Transportation tire

tire inflation pressures specified on

safety standards and is approved for

the “Tire and Loading Information

highway use.

Label” and in the “Features and

Tire Information Label

MA = Code representing the tire

Specifications” section.

manufacturing location (two digits).

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NOTE:

Department of Transportation

grades represent the tire's ability to

Under a maximum loaded vehicle

Uniform Tire Quality Grades

stop on wet pavement, as measured

under controlled conditions on

condition, gross axle weight ratings

The following tire grading categories

specified government test surfaces of

(GAWRs) for the front and rear axles

were established by the National

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C

must not be exceeded.

Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

may have poor traction performance.

The specific grade rating assigned by

Tires

the tire's manufacturer in each

Driving over rough or damaged road

category is shown on the sidewall of

surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and

WARNING!

the tires on your vehicle.

other obstacles can cause serious

The traction grade assigned to this tire

All passenger car tires must conform to

damage to wheels, tires, and

is based on straight-ahead braking

Federal safety requirements in

suspension parts.

traction tests, and does not include

addition to these grades.

This is more likely to occur with

acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,

low-profile tires, which provide less

Treadwear

or peak traction characteristics.

cushioning between the wheel and the

The Treadwear grade is a comparative

road.

rating, based on the wear rate of the

Temperature Grades

Be careful to avoid road hazards and

tire when tested under controlled

The temperature grades are A (the

reduce your speed, especially if your

conditions on a specified government

highest), B, and C, representing the

vehicle is equipped with low profile

test course. For example, a tire graded

tire's resistance to the generation of

tires.

150 would wear one and one-half

heat and its ability to dissipate heat,

times as well on the government

when tested under controlled

course as a tire graded 100. The

conditions on a specified indoor

WARNING!

relative performance of tires depends

laboratory test wheel. Sustained high

upon the actual conditions of their

Overloading of your tires is

temperature can cause the material of

use, however, and may depart

dangerous. Overloading can cause tire

the tire to degenerate and reduce tire

significantly from the norm due to

failure, affect vehicle handling, and

life, and excessive temperature can

variations in driving habits, service

increase the stopping distance. Use

lead to sudden tire failure. The grade

practices, and differences in road

tires of the recommended load

C corresponds to a level of

characteristics and climate.

capacity for your vehicle. Never

performance, which all passenger car

overload them.

Traction Grades

tires must meet under the Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.

The Traction grades, from highest to

109. Grades B and A represent higher

lowest, are AAA, A, B, and C. These

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levels of performance on the

Safety

tread life resulting in a need for

laboratory test wheel, than the

earlier tire replacement. Under-

minimum required by law.

inflation also increases tire rolling

resistance resulting in higher fuel

WARNING!

consumption.

• Improperly inflated tires can be

WARNING!

dangerous.

Ride comfort and vehicle stability

The temperature grade for this tire is

Proper tire inflation contributes to a

• Under-inflation increases tire flexing

established for a tire that is properly

comfortable ride. Over-inflation

and can result in tire overheating.

inflated and not overloaded.

produces a jarring and uncomfortable

• Over-inflation reduces a tire's ability

Excessive speed, under-inflation, or

ride.

to cushion shock. Objects on the

excessive loading, either separately or

road and potholes can cause

Tire Pressure Checkup

in combination, can cause heat

damage that results in tire failure.

buildup and possible tire failure.

The proper cold tire inflation pressure

• Over-inflated or under-inflated tires

is indicated on the driver's side rear

can affect vehicle handling and can

Tire Pressure

door pillar and on the table “Tire

fail suddenly, resulting in loss of

Inflation Pressure” in section

Proper tire inflation pressure is

vehicle control.

“Features and Specifications”.

essential for safety and best

• Unequal tire pressures can cause

Inflation pressure specified on the

performance of your vehicle. The tire

steering problems.

table always refers to “cold tire

pressure monitoring system “TPMS”

inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation

• Unequal tire pressures from one side

setup on the vehicle (see “Tire

pressure is defined as the tire pressure

of the vehicle to the other can cause

Pressure Monitoring System” in this

after the vehicle has not been driven

the vehicle to drift to the right or

section) may alert the driver about

for at least three hours, or driven less

left.

insufficient tire pressure even though

than 1 mi (1.6 km) after a three hour

the driver is responsible for regularly

• Always drive with each tire inflated

period.

checking the tire pressure.

to the recommended cold tire

Check tire pressures more often in

Radial tires fitted on the vehicle may

inflation pressure.

case of significant outside

look properly inflated even when they

temperature changes, as tire pressure

actually are under inflated. Do not

Economy

varies according to temperature

make a visual judgment when

Improper inflation pressures may

changes.

determining proper inflation.

cause uneven wear patterns to

The pressure should be checked and if

Three primary driving aspects are

develop across the tire tread. These

necessary adjusted; tire wear and

affected by improper tire pressure:

abnormal wear patterns will reduce

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overall conditions should also be

When the tread is worn to one of the

Replacement Tires

checked monthly. Tire pressures

tread wear indicators, the tire should

NOTE:

change by approximately 1 PSI (0.07

be replaced.

bar) per 12°F (7°C) of air temperature

In order to maintain high performance

change. Keep this in mind when

and safety level under all driving

checking tire pressure inside a garage,

conditions, Maserati strongly

WARNING!

especially in winter.

recommends to use tires equivalent to

The wet performance (aquaplaning

Example: If garage temperature = 68°F

the originals in size, quality and

resistance) will decrease

(20°C) and the outside temperature =

performance when replacement is

proportionally to the thickness of the

32°F (0°C) then the cold tire inflation

needed.

tread.

pressure should be increased by 3 PSI

(0.21 bar) for every 12°F (7°C) for this

For the size designation of your tire

Tires Durability

outside temperature condition.

see the label on the driver's side rear

Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6

The service life of a tire depends on

door pillar or see table “Wheels” in

PSI (0.13 to 0.4 bar) during operation.

various factors including, but not

section “Features and Specifications”.

DO NOT reduce this normal pressure

limited to:

The “Load Index” and “Speed Symbol”

build-up or your tire pressure will be

for your tire will be found on the

• driving style;

too low. After inspecting or adjusting

original equipment tire sidewall.

• tire pressure;

the tire pressure, always reinstall the

• distance driven.

NOTE:

valve stem cap. This will prevent

Maserati recommends Maserati Genuine

moisture and dirt from entering the

Tires marked with “MGT” logo

valve stem, which could damage the

valve stem and the TPMS sensor

WARNING!

specifically designed for its models.

connected to it.

Tires and the spare tire (if equipped)

It is recommended to replace the two

should be replaced after six years,

front tires or two rear tires as a pair.

Tread Wear Indicators

regardless of the remaining tread.

Replacing just one tire can seriously

Tread wear indicators are in the

Failure to follow this warning could

affect your vehicle’s handling.

original equipment tires to help you

result in tire failure.

If you ever replace a wheel assembly,

determine when your tires should be

make sure that the wheel’s

replaced.

specifications (valve, TPMS sensor and

These indicators are molded into the

tire) match those of the original

bottom of the tread grooves.

wheels. Failure to use equivalent

replacement tires may adversely affect

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the safety, handling, and ride of your

• Never exceed the maximum speed

“Technical Data” and “Tire Inflation

vehicle.

rating of the tires. Risk of accident

Pressure” chapters in section “Features

Your Authorized Maserati Dealer is

and serious personal injury due to

and Specifications”.

available to provide suggestions as to

excessive speed.

the types of tires most suited to the

• Failure to equip your vehicle with

use foreseen by the Customer.

tires having adequate speed

WARNING!

capability can result in tire failure.

The standard tires profile and rubber

mixture are optimized for wet and dry

WARNING!

driving conditions. Standard tires may

• Do not use a tire, wheel size or

CAUTION!

not prove favorable for snow

rating other than that specified for

conditions.

Replacing original tires with tires of a

your vehicle. Some combinations of

different size may result in false

unapproved tires and wheels may

NOTE:

speedometer and odometer readings.

change suspension dimensions and

Snow tires should have the same load

performance characteristics,

Winter Tires

capacity as original equipment tires

resulting in altered steering,

and should be mounted on all four

handling, and braking operations of

These tires are specially designed for

wheels.

the vehicle. This can cause

driving on snow and ice and are fitted

unpredictable handling and stress to

to replace the ones supplied with the

Snow Chains

steering and suspension

vehicle. Winter or all-season tires can

components. Use only the tire and

be identified by the M+S (Mud &

Maserati approved traction devices (or

wheel sizes with load ratings

Snow) or 3PMSF (3 Peaks Mountain

snow chains) may be used to improve

appointed for your vehicle.

Snow Flake) designation on the tire

traction on compacted snow in heavy

sidewall.

snow conditions.

• Never use a tire with a smaller load

Before mounting winter tires, contact

The use of snow chains is specified by

index or capacity, other than what

an Authorized Maserati Dealer to

local regulations of each country.

was originally equipped on your

receive the technical information

Use snow chains of reduced

vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller

necessary to advise you on wheel and

dimensions, with a maximum

load index could result in tire

tire compatibility.

projection of 0.23 in (6 mm) beyond

overloading and failure.

As to the type of tires to use, inflation

the tire tread.

• Always check the maximum speed

pressures and winter tires

The chains may be fitted only on 18”

rating on the tire sidewall on any

specifications, carefully follow the

and 19” rear wheel tires.

tire on the vehicle.

indications as reported in the

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Please contact an Authorized Maserati

NOTE:

Tire Pressure Monitoring

Dealer for further information.

The Authorized Maserati Dealer can

System (TPMS)

Check the snow chain tension after

provide you with all information about

driving for a distance of about 55 yd

the Maserati Snow Chains, available in

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(50 m) with the chains fitted.

the "Genuine Accessories" range.

(TPMS) will warn the driver of a low

With the snow chains fitted, it is

tire pressure according to the vehicle

advisable to deactivate the ESC system

Compact Spare Tire

recommended cold pressure indicated

(see chapter “Drive Mode” in this

on the table “Tire Inflation Pressure”

section).

The limited-use spare tire, or compact

in section “Features and

spare tire, is for temporary emergency

Specifications” and on the label

use only.

applied on the driver's side rear door

CAUTION!

This tire is identified by a label indicating

pillar.

the driving speed limitations to comply

• The use of non-recommended snow

Tire pressure should always be set

with when using the spare tire.

chains may damage the vehicle.

based on cold inflation tire pressure.

Inflate the spare tire to the cold

• Broken snow chains can cause serious

The cold tire inflation pressure must

inflation pressure listed on the table

damage. Stop the vehicle

not exceed the maximum inflation

“Tire Inflation Pressure” in section

immediately if noise occurs that

pressure molded into the tire sidewall.

“Features and Specifications”.

could indicate snow chain breakage.

Check “Tires - General Information” in

Mounting the spare tire affects vehicle

Remove the damaged parts of the

section “Driving” for information on

handling. Replace (or repair) as soon as

snow chain before further use.

how to properly inflate the tires.

possible the original equipment tire

The tire pressure will also increase as

• Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).

and reinstall it on the vehicle. Do not

the vehicle is driven - this is normal

• Drive cautiously and avoid severe

install more than one compact spare

and there is no adjustment required

turns and large bumps, especially

tire and wheel on the vehicle at a

when this occurs.

with a loaded vehicle.

time.

The TPMS will warn the driver of a low

• Avoid holes in the road, do not drive

tire pressure if the tire pressure falls

over steps or sidewalks and do not

below the low-pressure warning limit

drive on long stretches without

WARNING!

for any reason, including low

snow. This will prevent damage to

With these compact spare tires, do not

temperature effects and natural

the vehicle and the roadbed.

drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h).

pressure loss of the tire.

Temporary use spares have limited

The TPMS will continue to warn the

tread life.

driver of low tire pressure as long as

the condition persists and will not turn

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off until the tire pressure is equal or

Do not use aftermarket tire sealants

above the recommended cold

or balance beads if your vehicle is

inflation pressure. Once the low tire

equipped with a TPMS, as damage

to the sensors may result.

pressure warning light

illuminates,

you must increase the tire pressure to

• The system can temporarily

experience radio-electric

the recommended cold inflation

interference emitted by devices

pressure in order for the TPMS light

using similar frequencies.

to turn off. The system will

• After inspecting or adjusting the tire

automatically update and the TPMS

pressure, always reinstall the valve

light

will turn off once the system

stem cap. This will prevent moisture

acquires the correct tire pressure.

and dirt from entering the valve

The vehicle may need to be driven for

stem and damage the TPMS internal

up to 20 minutes above 15 mph

WARNING!

sensor.

(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to

The TPMS warns the driver that the

acquire and process the updated

tire pressure has decreased. This

NOTE:

setting.

warning does not exempt the driver

• Driving on a significantly

from periodically checking the tires

underinflated tire causes the tire to

and from complying with the

overheat and may lead to tire

prescribed tire pressure levels.

failure. Under-inflation also reduces

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and

may affect the vehicle’s handling and

CAUTION!

stopping ability.

• The TPMS has been optimized for

• The TPMS is not a substitute for

the original equipment tires and

proper tire maintenance, and it is

wheels. TPMS pressures and

the driver’s responsibility to maintain

warning have been established for

correct tire pressure using an

the tire size equipped on your

accurate tire pressure gage, even if

vehicle. Undesirable system

under-inflation has not reached the

operation or sensor damage may

level to trigger illumination of the

occur when using replacement

equipment that is not of the same

TPMS light

size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket

(Continued)

wheels can cause sensor damage.

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(Continued)

automatically update, the graphic

• Seasonal temperature changes will

display in the instrument cluster will

affect tire pressure, and the TPMS

stop flashing, and the TPMS light

will monitor the actual tire pressure

will turn off. The vehicle may need

in the tire.

to be driven for up to 20 minutes

above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for

Premium System

the TPMS to acquire and process the

updated information.

The TPMS system uses wireless

technology with wheel rim mounted

Tire Pressure System Fault

electronic sensors to monitor tire

If a system fault is detected, the TPMS

pressure levels. Sensors mounted to

The instrument cluster will also display

light

will flash for 75 seconds and

each wheel as part of the valve stem

a screenshot reporting the pressure

then remain lit followed by a beeping

transmit tire pressure readings to the

values of each tire with flashing low

sound. Therewith, the instrument

receiver module.

pressure value.

cluster will display a "Service Tire

The TPMS consists of the following

Pressure System" message for a

components:

minimum of five seconds and then

• receiver module;

display dashes (--) in place of the

pressure value to indicate which sensor

• four TPMS sensors;

is ineffective.

• various TPMS messages, which

If the ignition switch is cycled, the

display on the instrument cluster;

sequence will repeat, in case the

• warning light

system fault still persists. If the system

Tire Pressure Low Warning

fault no longer exists, the TPMS light

will no longer flash, and the

The TPMS light

will illuminate in

"Service Tire Pressure System" message

the instrument cluster and an acoustic

Should this occur, you should stop as

will no longer be displayed, and a

signal will notify that tire pressure is

soon as possible and inflate the tire/s

pressure value will be displayed in

low in one or more of the four tires.

with the low pressure (the one/s

place of the dashes.

flashing in the instrument cluster

A system fault can occur due to any of

graphic) to the recommended cold

the following:

pressure inflation value. Once the

system receives the updated tire

• Signal interference due to electronic

pressure value, the system will

devices or driving next to facilities

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emitting the same radio frequencies

addition, the graphic in the

as the TPMS sensors.

instrument cluster will still display a

• Installing aftermarket window

flashing pressure value

tinting that contains materials that

corresponding to the compact tire

may block radio wave signals.

position.

• Accumulation of snow or ice around

the wheels or wheel housings.

• Using tire chains on the vehicle.

• Using wheels/tires not equipped

with TPMS sensors.

The instrument cluster will also display

a "Service Tire Pressure System"

message for a minimum of five

seconds when a system fault related to

an incorrect sensor location fault is

detected. In this case, the "Service Tire

• After driving the vehicle for up to 20

Pressure System" message is then

minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h),

followed by a graphic display with

the TPMS light

will flash for 75

pressure values still shown. This

seconds and then remain lit. The

indicates that the pressure values are

instrument cluster will then display a

still being received from the TPMS

"Service Tire Pressure System"

Vehicles with Compact Spare Tire

sensors but they may not be located in

message for a minimum of five

• The compact spare tire does not

the correct vehicle position. The

seconds and then display dashes (--)

have a TPMS sensor. Therefore, the

system still needs to be serviced as

in place of the pressure value.

TPMS will not monitor the pressure

long as the "Service Tire Pressure

• Each subsequent ignition switch

of the compact spare tire.

System" message is displayed.

cycle will be followed by a beeping

• If you replace a tire having pressure

sound, the TPMS light

will flash

below the low-pressure warning

for 75 seconds and then remain lit.

limit, with the compact spare tire, on

The instrument cluster will then

the next ignition switch cycle, the

display a "Service Tire Pressure

TPMS light

will illuminate

System" message for a minimum of

followed by a beeping sound. In

five seconds and subsequently

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displays dashes (--) in place of the

assemblies. After replacing all four

minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The

pressure value.

wheel and tire assemblies (road tires)

TPMS will chime, the TPMS light

with tires not equipped with Tire

will flash for 75 seconds and then

Pressure Monitoring System sensors,

turn off. The instrument cluster will

drive the vehicle for 20 minutes above

then display the “Service Tire Pressure

15 mph (24 km/h). The TPMS will

System” message.

chime, the TPMS light

will flash on

and off for 75 seconds and then

remain on and the instrument cluster

will display the “Service Tire Pressure

System” message and then display

dashes (--) in place of the pressure

values. Beginning with the next

• Once you repair, replace or reinstall a

ignition switch cycle, the TPMS will no

tire with the compact spare tire, the

longer chime or display the “Service

TPMS will update automatically. The

Tire Pressure System” message in the

TPMS light

will turn OFF and the

instrument cluster but dashes (--) will

graphic in the instrument cluster will

The instrument cluster will also display

remain in place of the pressure values.

display a new pressure value instead

pressure values in place of the dashes

of dashes (--), as long as no tire

(--). On the next ignition switch cycle

pressure is below the low-pressure

the “Service Tire Pressure System”

warning limit in any of the four tires.

message will no longer be displayed as

The vehicle may need to be driven

long as no system fault exists.

for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph

General Information

(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to

acquire and process the updated

This device complies with Part 15 of

information.

the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry

Canada. Operation is subject to the

TPMS Deactivation

following conditions:

The TPMS can be deactivated if

To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four

• This device may not cause harmful

replacing all four tire rims with wheel

wheel and tire assemblies (road tires)

interference.

and tire assemblies not using of TPMS

with tires equipped with TPMS sensors.

• This device must accept any

sensors, such as winter wheel and tire

Then, drive the vehicle for up to 20

interference received, including

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interference that may cause

Fuel Requirements

undesired operation.

The TPMS sensors are regulated by the

The engines are designed to meet all

CAUTION!

MRXC4W4MA4 license.

environmental regulations and

• Maserati strongly recommends the

provide excellent fuel economy and

use of Premium unleaded fuel ONLY.

performance when using unleaded

Use of lesser grade fuel (other than

premium gasoline with an AKI octane

WARNING!

Premium) will lead to reduced

rating of 91 or above. AKI (Anti Knock

California Proposition 65

engine performance, and poor fuel

Index) is an average on the Research

Operating, servicing and maintaining

economy and can lead to the

Octane Number, RON, and the Motor

a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle

Malfunction Indicator Light

Octane Number, MON (RON + MON/2

can expose you to chemicals including

illuminating on the instrument

gives you the AKI).

such as, engine exhaust, carbon

cluster. Continued use of lesser grade

For vehicle top performance, use

monoxide, phthalates and lead, that

fuel (other than Premium fuel) can

unleaded premium gasoline with no

which are know to the State of

lead to engine misfire problems and

less than 93 minimum AKI octane

California to cause cancer and birth

possible catalytic converter damage.

rating.

defects or other reproductive harm. To

• The anti-pollution devices of the

Poor quality gasoline can cause

minimize exposure, avoid breathing

vehicle require unleaded fuel to be

problems such as hard starting,

exhaust, do not idle the engine except

used at all times. Under no

stalling, and hesitations. If you

as necessary, service your vehicle in a

circumstance, not even in an

experience these symptoms, try

well-ventilated area and wear gloves

emergency, should leaded fuel be

another brand of gasoline before

or wash your hands frequently when

supplied to the fuel tank, not even a

considering service for the vehicle at

servicing your vehicle. For more

minimum quantity. This would

an Authorized Maserati Dealer.

information go to:

irreparably damage the catalytic

Besides using unleaded gasoline with

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-

converters. An inefficient catalytic

the proper octane rating, gasoline

vehicle

converter results in noxious exhaust

that contain detergents, anti-corrosion

emissions which damage the

and stability additives are

environment.

recommended. Using gasoline that

have these additives may help improve

Reformulated Gasoline

fuel economy, reduce emissions, and

maintain vehicle performance.

Many areas of the country require the

use of cleaner burning gasoline,

referred to as “Reformulated

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Gasoline”. Reformulated gasoline

Problems that result from using

Materials Added to Fuel

contains oxygenates and are

gasoline containing Methanol or

All gasoline sold in the United States is

specifically blended to reduce vehicle

gasoline containing more than 10%

required to contain effective

emissions and improve air quality.

Ethanol are not the responsibility of

detergent additives. Use of additional

Maserati supports the use of

Maserati and may not be covered

detergents or other additives is not

reformulated gasoline. Properly

under warranty.

needed under normal conditions and

blended reformulated gasoline will

MMT in Gasoline

they would result in additional cost.

provide excellent performance and

Therefore, you should not have to add

durability of engine and fuel system

MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl

anything to the fuel.

components.

Manganese Tricarbonyl) is a

manganese containing metallic

Fuel System Warnings

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

additive that is blended into some

Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded

gasoline to increase octane.

gasoline with oxygenates such as

Gasoline blended with MMT provides

WARNING!

Ethanol. Fuels blended with

no performance advantage beyond

Follow these guidelines to maintain

oxygenates may be used in your

gasoline of the same octane number

your vehicle's performance:

vehicle.

without MMT.

Maserati recommends gasoline

• The use of leaded gasoline is

without MMT to be used in your

prohibited by Federal and Provincial

CAUTION!

law. Using leaded gasoline can impair

vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline

DO NOT use gasoline containing

may not be indicated on the gasoline

engine performance and damage the

Methanol or gasoline containing more

pump; therefore, you should ask the

emissions control system.

than 10% Ethanol. Use of these blends

gasoline station operator whether or

• The use of fuel additives, which are

may result in starting and driveability

not the gasoline contains MMT.

now being sold as octane enhancers,

problems, damage critical fuel system

It is even more important to look for

is not recommended. Most of these

components, cause emissions to exceed

gasoline without MMT in Canada,

products contain high concentrations

the applicable standard, and/or cause

because MMT can be used at levels

of methanol. Fuel system damage or

the Malfunction Indicator Light

higher than those allowed in the

vehicle performance problems

illuminate (see “Instrument Cluster” in

United States. MMT is prohibited in

resulting from the use of such fuels

section “Dashboard Instruments and

Federal and California reformulated

or additives is not the responsibility

Controls”. Pump labels should clearly

gasoline.

of Maserati.

communicate if a fuel contains greater

than 10% Ethanol.

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NOTE:

abnormal conditions repaired

Refueling

promptly. Until repaired, drive with

Intentional tampering with the

emissions control system can result in

all side windows fully open.

Fuel Filler Neck Access

civil penalties civil penalties and could

To access the fuel filler neck, the filler

void the vehicle warranty.

door must be unlocked. From outside

WARNING!

the vehicle, this can only be done by

Carbon Monoxide Warnings

pressing the unlock

or the lock

California Proposition 65

button on the key fob RKE

Operating, servicing and maintaining

transmitter, in the same way as if

a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle

WARNING!

can expose you to chemicals including

opening or closing the doors. If any of

the door lock controls is pressed from

Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust

such as, engine exhaust, carbon

inside the vehicle, the filler door will

gases is deadly. Follow the

monoxide, phthalates and lead, that

still remain open to allow refueling.

precautions below to prevent carbon

which are know to the State of

monoxide poisoning:

California to cause cancer and birth

• Press the indicated area on the filler

defects or other reproductive harm. To

door, which is located on the rear

• Do not inhale exhaust gases. They

minimize exposure, avoid breathing

left side of the vehicle: the filler

contain carbon monoxide, a

exhaust, do not idle the engine except

door will open completely.

colorless and odorless gas, which

as necessary, service your vehicle in a

can kill. Never run the engine in a

well-ventilated area and wear gloves

closed area, such as a garage, and

or wash your hands frequently when

never sit in a parked vehicle with

servicing your vehicle. For more

the engine running for an extended

information go to:

period. If the vehicle is stopped in

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-

an open area with the engine

vehicle

running for more than a short

period, adjust the ventilation system

to force fresh, outside air into the

vehicle.

• Guard against carbon monoxide

with proper maintenance. Have the

exhaust system inspected every time

the vehicle is raised. Have any

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fuel filler door, when opened.

• Close the fuel filler door.

• Never have any smoking materials lit

in or near the vehicle when the fuel

CAUTION!

filler door is open or the tank is

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling,

being filled.

do not “top off” the fuel tank after

• Never add fuel when the engine is

filling.

running. This violates most

fire-prevention regulations and may

Emergency Refueling Funnel

cause the Malfunction Indicator

A funnel is provided (in the trunk in

Light

to turn on (see “Instrument

the tool box container) for emergency

Refill the Tank

Cluster” in section “Dashboard

refueling with a gas can.

Instruments and Controls”).

The fuel filler is sealed by an internal

closing tab, which is opened by the

• Fill the vehicle with fuel. Fuel tank

fuel nozzle of the service station when

capacity is indicated in the

refueling.

“Refillings” table in section

Only a nozzle of the suitable size can

“Features and Specifications”.

open the closing tab.

When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or

• Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the

shuts off, the fuel tank is basically

filler.

full: it is possible to further ensure

refueling by enabling the fuel nozzle

NOTE:

additional fuel supply until two

Only with a correct size nozzle you can

clicks. After the two additional clicks,

refuel.

the amount of fuel allowed by the

system is very low, we recommend

therefore not to persist further.

WARNING!

• Wait approximately 10 seconds

before removing the fuel nozzle in

• To avoid the risk of fire, do not

order to ensure completed supply of

approach the filler with open flames

residual fuel and restrict the risk of

or cigarettes!

fouling the fuel filler door area.

• To avoid the risk of inhaling noxious

• Remove the fuel nozzle.

fumes, do not breathe close to the

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• Pull the release cable moderately to

Driving Conditions

avoid its possible break. It's not

WARNING!

possible to feel or hear the

Before the Trip

A fire may result if fuel is pumped

unlocking of the fuel filler door

into a portable container that is inside

Check the following at regular

actuator.

of a vehicle. You could be burned.

intervals and always before long trips:

Always place gas containers outside

• tire pressure and condition;

the vehicle while filling.

• levels of fluids and lubricants;

• conditions of the windshield wiper

Emergency Fuel Filler Door

blades;

Release

• clean the glass on the external light

If you are unable to unlock the fuel

and all other glass surfaces;

filler door using the key fob RKE

• proper operation of the indicator

transmitter, use the fuel filler door

lights and of the external lights.

emergency release located in the

trunk.

• Then open normally the fuel filler

CAUTION!

• Open the trunk lid (see “Trunk Lid

door.

It is however advisable to perform

Operation” in section “Before

these checks at least every 600 mi

Starting”).

(1000 km) and always following the

• Lift the access cover on the left side

maintenance schedule reported in

of the trunk.

section “Maintenance and Care”.

Before you drive:

• adjust seat position, steering wheel,

adjustable pedals (if equipped with)

and rearview mirrors in order to

have the best driving position;

• ensure that nothing (mat covers,

etc.) is obstructing the pedals

movement;

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• carefully arrange and secure any

• Drive carefully. Night conditions

Some advices for driving in the rain are

objects in the trunk, to prevent them

demand more focus and attention.

listed below.

from moving forward in case of

• Reduce your speed, especially on

• Reduce your speed and keep a

sudden stops;

roads with no streetlights.

greater safety distance from the

• avoid heavy meals before a trip. A

• Stop at early signs of drowsiness.

vehicles in front of you. High speed

light snack helps keep your reflexes

Continuing to drive would be a risk

may result in a loss of vehicle control.

sharp. In particular, avoid drinking

for yourself and for others. Have a

• When driving on wet or slushy roads,

alcohol.

rest before continuing your trip.

it is possible for a wedge of water to

• Keep the vehicle at a greater

build up between the tire and road

distance from vehicles in front of you

surface. This is known as

WARNING!

than you would during the day: it is

aquaplaning and may cause partial

Passengers must only travel seated in

difficult to assess the speed of other

or complete loss of vehicle control

the vehicle seats, with the seat belts

vehicles when you only see the lights.

and stopping ability. To reduce this

fastened. Always check that the driver

• Use the high beams only outside of

possibility: slow down if the road has

and all passengers have the seat belts

densely-populated areas and when

standing water or puddles.

correctly fastened.

you are sure that they will not

• Heavy rain substantially reduces

disturb other drivers.

visibility. In these circumstances, even

Safe Driving

• When another vehicle is

during the day, turn on the low

approaching, switch from high

beams, to be more visible to other

Although the vehicle is equipped with

beams (if on) to low beams.

drivers.

active and passive safety devices, the

driver's conduct is always a decisive

• Keep lights and headlights clean.

• Set the air conditioning and heating

system controls on the defogging

factor for road safety.

• Outside of densely-populated areas,

function, in order to avoid any

Some simple rules for traveling safely

beware of animals crossing the road.

visibility problem.

in different conditions are listed

Driving in the Rain

below. Some of them will probably

• Periodically check the conditions of

already sound familiar but, in any case,

Rain and wet roads are dangerous. On

the windshield wiper blades.

it would be useful to read them

a wet road all maneuvers are more

• In low grip conditions use “I.C.E.”

carefully.

difficult since wheel grip on the road is

driving mode (see chapters “Drive

significantly reduced. This means that

Mode” in this section).

Driving at Night

braking distances increase considerably

The main guidelines to follow when

and road grip decreases.

driving at night are set out below.

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Driving

Driving in Fog

Driving on Snow or Ice

If the fog is dense, avoid traveling if

Please consider some general advice

CAUTION!

possible.

for driving in these conditions, listed

Be aware that rear fog lights can

When driving in mist, blanket fog or

below.

bother the drivers following your

when there is the possibility of banks

vehicle: when visibility is back to

• Maintain a very moderate speed.

of fog, please consider some advices

normal, turn off these lights.

• Fit snow chains or specific tires if the

listed below.

road is covered with snow: see the

• Keep a moderate speed.

Driving in the Mountains

paragraphs “Tires - General

• Even in daytime, turn on the low

Mountain roads usually have many

Information” in this section.

beams and rear fog lights. Do not

narrow turns and curves, tunnels and

• We recommend you to activate the

use the high beams.

steep uphill or downhill slopes: please

“I.C.E.” mode (see chapters “Drive

• Remember that fog creates

consider some advices listed below.

Mode” in this section).

dampness on the asphalt and thus

• During the winter season, even

• Drive at a moderate speed, avoid

any type of maneuver is more

apparently dry roads can have icy

“cutting” corners.

difficult and braking distances are

sections. Be careful when crossing

• When driving inside a tunnel in

extended.

bridges, viaducts and roads that

daylight turn on the low beams in

• Keep a safe distance from the

have little exposure to the sun and

advance; avoid high beams and be

vehicle in front of you.

are bordered by trees and rocks.

aware of the rapid brightness

• Avoid sudden changes in speed as

They may be icy.

change. Avoid abrupt maneuvers

much as possible.

that could be dangerous for the

• Keep an ample safe distance from

• Whenever possible, avoid

following vehicle.

the vehicles in front of you.

overtaking.

• Never coast downhill with the

• If you are forced to stop the vehicle

engine off or in neutral.

(breakdowns, impossibility of

WARNING!

• Remember that passing other

proceeding due to poor visibility,

vehicles when driving uphill is slower

• Rapid acceleration on slippery

etc.), first of all, try to stop off of the

and thus requires more free distance

surfaces is dangerous. Unequal

travel lane. Then turn on the hazard

on the road. If you are being

traction can cause sudden pulling of

warning flashers and, if possible, the

overtaken on a hill, slow down and

the driving wheels. You could lose

low beams.

allow the other vehicle to pass.

control of the vehicle and possibly

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Driving

(Continued)

before driving through the standing

• Driving through standing water

have a collision. Accelerate slowly

water.

limits your vehicle braking

and carefully whenever there is

capabilities, which increases

• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when

likely to be poor traction (ice, snow,

stopping distances. Therefore, after

driving through standing water. This

wet mud, loose sand, etc.).

driving through standing water,

will minimize wave effects.

• Do not drive on or across a road or

drive slowly and lightly press on the

• Driving through standing water may

path where water is flowing and/or

brake pedal several times to

cause damage to your vehicle

rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing

progressively dry the brakes discs

drivetrain components. After driving

water can wear away the road or

and pads.

through standing water, do not drive if

path surface and cause your vehicle

you are not sure about drivetrain

• Getting water inside your vehicle

to sink into deeper water.

condition. Such damage is not covered

engine can cause it to lock up and

Furthermore, flowing and/or rising

by the New Vehicle Warranty.

stall out.

water can carry your vehicle away

• Getting water inside your vehicle

• Failure to follow these warnings

swiftly. Failure to follow this

engine can cause it to lock up and

may result in injuries that are serious

warning may result in injuries that

stall out, and cause serious internal

or fatal to you, your passengers, and

are serious or fatal to you, your

damage to the engine. Such damage

others around you.

passengers, and others around you.

is not covered by the New Vehicle

Although your vehicle is capable of

Warranty.

driving through shallow standing

• After driving through standing water

water, consider the following Cautions

always have the fluids (engine oil,

and Warnings before doing so.

transmission oil, etc) checked for

contamination at an Authorized

Maserati Dealer.

CAUTION!

• Always check the depth of the

standing water before driving

WARNING!

through it. Never drive through

standing water that is deeper than

• Driving through standing water

47 in (150 mm).

limits your vehicle traction

capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph

• Determine the condition of the road

(8 km/h) when driving through

or the path that is under water and if

standing water.

there are any obstacles in the way

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In an Emergency

The tools inserted in the container

Tool Kit

above the compact spare wheel are

The tools are located in the trunk

the following:

inside a preformed container and are

available by lifting the ground

Ref.

Description

coverage.

Double torx + cross-head screwdriver

8 mm Allen wrench for unscrewing the fastening nut of the reverse

light cluster

Electric compressor complete with pressure gauge for inflating the

compact spare wheel

Extended spanner with rubber coated handle for unscrewing/

tightening the wheel nuts

Adapter for wheel extended spanner

Tow hook

Funnel for emergency supply

Jack

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In an Emergency

though the ignition is placed in the

Hazard Warning Flashers

In the Event of an

OFF position.

Accident

The hazard warning flashers switch is

located in the central console in front

It is important always to keep calm.

of the transmission lever.

CAUTION!

• If not directly involved, stop at a safe

• When the hazard warning flashers

distance of at least ten yards

are activated, the turn signals

(meters) away from the accident

control is disabled.

area.

• With extended use the hazard

• If on a highway, stop without

warning flashers may wear down

obstructing the emergency lane and

your battery.

be especially careful if you need to

exit the vehicle.

• Turn off the engine and switch on

the hazard warning flashers.

• At night, illuminate the accident

Press the switch to turn on the hazard

area with the headlights.

warning flashers to warn oncoming

• Always act with caution to avoid the

traffic of an emergency. When these

risk of being crashed into by other

lights illuminate, the turn signals, the

drivers.

related warning lights on the

instrument cluster and the button

• Indicate that an accident has

start flashing.

occurred by placing the emergency

Press the switch a second time to turn

triangle (if equipped) in a well

off the hazard warning flashers.

visible position and at the prescribed

This is an emergency warning system

distance.

and it should not be used when the

• Call the emergency services,

vehicle is in motion. Use it when your

providing as much information as

vehicle is disabled and it is creating a

possible. On the highway, use the

safety hazard for other motorists.

special call boxes.

When you must leave the vehicle to

• Remove the ignition key (if present)

seek assistance, the hazard warning

from the vehicles involved.

flashers will continue to operate even

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• If fuel or other chemical products can

which are know to the State of

In case of a Punctured Tire

be smelled, do not smoke and ask

California to cause cancer and birth

people around you to put their

defects or other reproductive harm. To

If the vehicle is equipped with a

cigarettes out.

minimize exposure, avoid breathing

compact spare wheel.

• To extinguish fires, even small ones,

exhaust, do not idle the engine except

Using the Compact Spare

use a fire extinguisher, blankets, sand

as necessary, service your vehicle in a

Wheel

or earth. Never use water.

well-ventilated area and wear gloves

or wash your hands frequently when

NOTE:

• In multiple accidents occurred on

servicing your vehicle. For more

highways, particularly where visibility

The compact spare wheel is supplied in

information go to:

is poor, there is a high risk of being

aluminium or steel: the pictures show

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-

involved in other collisions. Leave the

the one in aluminium.

vehicle

vehicle immediately and move away

from the area.

The compact spare wheel is stored in

the trunk and is supplied deflated in

In case of Injured Persons

order to limit the amount of space

• Never leave the injured person alone.

occupied. An electric compressor is also

Persons not directly involved in the

provided for inflating. In the event of

accident are also required to give

a tire puncture, proceed as follows.

assistance.

• Stop the vehicle in a place that does

• Do not crowd around injured

not constitute a danger to traffic and

persons.

where the wheel can be changed

• Reassure the injured person that help

safely. The vehicle must be level and

is on the way.

on firm ground.

• Select the P (Park) mode and then

engage manually the electric parking

WARNING!

brake and move the ignition switch

California Proposition 65

to OFF position.

Operating, servicing and maintaining

• If necessary, turn the hazard warning

a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle

flashers on and place the warning

can expose you to chemicals including

triangle (if equipped) at the required

such as, engine exhaust, carbon

distance.

monoxide, phthalates and lead, that

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• Insert the power plug into one of

the available power outlets fitted in

WARNING!

the trunk or passenger

• The jack should be used on level

compartment.

firm ground wherever possible.

• Set the ignition device on ACC or

• It is recommended that the wheels

RUN position.

of the vehicle be chocked, and that

• Turn the compressor on by pressing

no person should remain in a vehicle

the switch.

that is being jacked.

• Stop the compressor by pressing the

• If the vehicle has been stopped on a

switch again, when the pressure

slope or an uneven surface, place

• Unscrew and pull out the locking

indicated by the gauge reaches the

chocks or other suitable items in

wheel knob.

recommended level (see “Tire

front of or behind the wheels to

Inflation Pressure” in section

stop the vehicle from moving.

“Features and Specifications”) and

• Never start or run the engine with

screw the cap on the compact spare

the vehicle on a jack.

wheel valve.

• No person should place any portion

of their body under a vehicle that is

supported by a jack.

• Lift the ground coverage of the

trunk.

• Take the tools for changing the

• Take the container and the compact

wheel (indicated in picture) from the

spare wheel out of the trunk.

container.

• Remove from the compressor case

the inflation hose and the cable with

a plug for the power outlet.

• Unscrew the valve cap of the

compact spare wheel and screw the

fitting of the inflation hose onto the

valve.

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specific fitting wrench provided with

the “Wheel Security Stud Bolt Kit”,

CAUTION!

available in the “Genuine

• In order to obtain a more accurate

Accessories” range.

reading, the compressor should be

• Fit the compact spare wheel with the

switched off when checking the tire

valve stem facing outward, securing

pressure of the compact spare wheel

it with the five bolts previously

on the pressure gauge.

removed.

• Do not run the compressor for more

• Turn the lever of the jack to lower

than 20 minutes: there is a risk it

the vehicle and remove the jack.

could overheat. Also, prolonged

• Place the jack near the wheel to be

• Fully tighten the bolts, alternately

power absorption may discharge the

changed as illustrated.

tightening diametrically opposite.

battery, subsequently preventing the

• Make sure that the head of the jack

engine from starting.

is correctly inserted in one of the

• The compressor has been designed

slots beneath the rocker panel.

WARNING!

exclusively to inflate compact spare

• FOR ALUMINIUM SPARE WHEEL

wheels; do not use it to inflate air

Observe the tightening torque for

mattresses, floatation devices, etc.

WARNING!

the bolts securing the spare wheel

• Never position yourself under a

(72 ± 7 lbf·ft/ 98 ± 10 Nm).

• Remove the center cover of the

jacked vehicle.

• FOR STEEL SPARE WHEEL

wheel rim (if equipped) levering into

• Never use the jack to carry out

Observe the tightening torque for

the provided groove on the outer

maintenance or repairs under the

the bolts securing the spare wheel

ledge of the cover.

vehicle.

(63 ± 7 lbf·ft/ 86 ± 10 Nm).

• Fit the adapter on the wrench.

Extend the wrench as shown, then

• To avoid the risk of forcing the

• Turn the jack lever until the wheel is

vehicle off the jack, do not tighten

loosen by approximately one turn,

raised a few centimeters off the

the wheel bolts fully until the

the five bolts on the wheel to be

ground.

vehicle has been lowered. Failure to

changed.

• Completely unscrew the five bolts

follow this warning may result in

and remove the wheel. In case a

personal injury.

wheel security stud bolt is installed, it

can only be removed by using the

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compact spare wheel; when this

limit is exceeded, the stability, road

WARNING!

holding and braking of the vehicle

• The spare wheel is narrower than

will be compromised. Avoid

standard wheels and must only be

accelerating to full speed, heavy

used to travel the distance required

braking and fast cornering.

to reach a service station, where the

• The compact spare wheel must be

punctured tire can be repaired or

inflated to the recommended tire

replaced.

pressure (see “Tire Inflation

• Do not exceed a maximum speed of

Pressure” in section “Features and

50 mph (80 km/h) when using the

Specifications”).

• For safety reasons, it is absolutely

forbidden to drive with more than

one compact spare wheel fitted on

the vehicle.

• Snow chains cannot be fitted on the

compact spare wheel.

• The spare wheel can travel a

maximum of 1,800 mi (3.000 km).

To Refit the Standard Wheel with

Repaired or Replaced Tire

• Following the procedure and the

caution described above, raise the

vehicle and remove the compact

spare wheel reusing the supplied

wrench with adapter, suitably

extended.

• Fit the standard wheel with repaired

or replaced tire.

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• Tighten the original bolts on the

• fix everything in place with the

• lower the ground coverage at the

wheel.

locking knob;

bottom of the trunk.

• Lower the vehicle and remove the

• wrap the power cable and the

jack.

inflation hose inside the compressor

• Fully tighten the bolts, alternately

case;

tightening diametrically opposite.

• place the compressor, the jack, the

wrench and the adapter in the

container inside the compact spare

wheel;

WARNING!

Observe the tightening torque for the

bolts securing the wheels (72 ± 7 lbf·ft

/ 98 ± 10 Nm).

• Reassemble the center cover (if

equipped) on the wheel rim.

Once finished:

• completely deflate the compact

spare wheel by pressing on the valve

with the overhang of the valve cap;

• place the compact spare wheel and

• reposition the other tools;

tool container in the trunk;

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In an Emergency

Emergency Release of the

Transmission Manual

Parking Brake

Release of P (Park)

Position

In the event the electric parking brake

locks due to a system failure (see

The manual disengagement of the

“Parking Brake” in section “Driving”),

shift from P (Park) has the purpose to

it is not possible to move the vehicle,

allow towing the vehicle if not

since the actuator that operates on

normally possible using the shift lever

the brake pad inside each rear caliper

(such as inability to start the engine).

will lock the rear wheels.

This procedure is exclusively intended

After verifying that the battery is

• With the tip of a screwdriver press

for emergency situations, only!

sufficiently charged (otherwise use an

the clip shown in the picture box

external power source connected to

and lift the strap up to release the

the vehicle electric system to operate

transmission from the P (Park)

WARNING!

the EPB control lever and try to unlock

position. The new position will allow

Always secure your vehicle by fully

the parking brake), for moving the

vehicle moving and towing.

applying the parking brake, before

vehicle it is necessary to force the

• Release the parking brake only when

activating the manual park release.

actuator to release the rear brake

the vehicle is securely connected to a

Activating the manual park release

discs. Contact the Authorized Maserati

tow vehicle.

could allow your vehicle to roll away

Dealer to carry out this operation.

if it is not secured by the parking

brake. Activating the manual park

release on an unsecured vehicle could

WARNING!

lead to serious injury or death for

If the parking brake has been

those in or around the vehicle.

activated in manual or automatic

mode and it is not possible to release

The cover that allows the emergency

it by operating on the lever of the

manual park release is located on the

central console, do not move the

left part of the driver’s foot well.

vehicle since rear brake calipers might

• Lift the mat on the driver side to

be damaged. For more information on

access the cover.

vehicle towing see "Towing a Disabled

• Slip the cover from its seat.

Vehicle" chapter in this section.

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In an Emergency

if it is not secured by the parking

Auxiliary Jump-Start

brake. Activating the manual park

Procedure

CAUTION!

release on an unsecured vehicle could

If your vehicle has a discharged battery

• To jump start a vehicle do not use a

lead to serious injury or death for

it can be jump-started using a set of

portable battery, a booster pack or

those in or around the vehicle.

jumper cables and a battery of another

any other booster source with a

vehicle or by using a portable battery

system voltage greater than 14 Volts

NOTE:

booster. It is necessary to have proper

or damage to the battery, starter

If you need to disconnect the battery

jumper cables in order to connect the

motor, alternator or electrical system

from the vehicle electrical system, see

booster battery to the remote posts of

of the vehicle with the discharged

“Maintenance - Free Battery” in

the discharged battery. Booster cables

battery may occur.

section “Maintenance and Care”).

have positive and negative terminal

• Do not use a battery charger for

clamps and are identified by the

emergency starting under any

sheath color (red = positive, black =

circumstances. You could damage the

negative).

electronic systems, particularly the

WARNING!

control units managing the ignition

California Proposition 65

NOTE:

and fuel supply functions.

Operating, servicing and maintaining

An Authorized Maserati Dealer can

a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle

• If the battery is completely

provide you with information about

can expose you to chemicals including

discharged when the windows are

the “Maserati Jumper Cables Kit”,

such as, engine exhaust, carbon

fully raised, open the door with the

available in the “Genuine Accessories”

monoxide, phthalates and lead, that

utmost care; do not close the door

range.

which are know to the State of

again until it is possible to lower the

California to cause cancer and birth

Jump-starting can be dangerous if

window.

defects or other reproductive harm. To

done improperly so please follow the

minimize exposure, avoid breathing

procedures in this section carefully.

exhaust, do not idle the engine except

NOTE:

WARNING!

as necessary, service your vehicle in a

When using a portable battery booster

Always secure your vehicle by fully

well-ventilated area and wear gloves

pack, follow the battery

applying the parking brake, before

or wash your hands frequently when

manufacturer’s operating instructions

activating the manual park release.

servicing your vehicle. For more

and precautions.

Activating the manual park release

information go to:

could allow your vehicle to roll away

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