Maserati Gibli 2013 User Manual

Owner’s manual

Ghibli

Owner's Manual

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing a Maserati.

This vehicle represents the result of Maserati's great experience in the design and production of sports, touring and
racing vehicles.

The purpose of this manual is to provide an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls of the vehicle and
how they work.

With this manual you will acquaint yourself with the equipment and options of your Maserati in order to take advantage
of its full potential.

Before driving your vehicle for the first time, we suggest reading the printed Quick Guide carefully in order to quickly
acquaint with commands and functions of your vehicle. You can consult this Owner's Manual and the Maserati Touch
Control guide comprised in the DVD directly from the display of your vehicle or on your pc.

In a dedicated section of this manual you will also find instructions for basic maintenance procedures, in order to ensure
steady levels of performance, quality and safe driving.

Keep in mind that proper maintenance is an essential factor to help preserve the value of the vehicle over time and
protect the environment.

For “Scheduled Maintenance” or any other operation, please contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer: Our trained
technical staff is constantly providing the latest updates in order to ensure your vehicle is serviced properly.

The Quick guide and the DVD are integral part of the vehicle and should always be kept on board.

If you are the first owner of this vehicle, you can require a printed copy of the documents available on the DVD directly
at the Authorized Maserati Dealer.

Maserati is committed to protecting the environment and natural resources; which is why we chose to develop Owner’s
documentation in digital format instead of printing paper, thus reducing consumption of materials deriving from wood.

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1

Before Starting

Understanding the Vehicle

Dashboard Instruments and Controls

Driving

In an Emergency

Maintenance and Care

Features and Specifications

Index

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1 – Introduction

Consulting the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Service and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle. . . . 10

If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Parts Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Run Flat Tires (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Statement . . . . . . . . . 14

Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Warnings when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maserati Roadside Assistance Program (available for USA

and CANADA only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Vehicle Identification Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Consulting the Manual

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For an easy identification of the topics,
this Manual is divided into sections
and chapters: each chapter can have
more paragraphs.
Within the text, important warnings
and notes are also easily identifiable
through icons.

WARNING!

Failure to comply with the instructions
could cause HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
involving personal and vehicle safety.

ENVIRONMENTAL!

This note indicates the correct
behavior when using the vehicle to
protect the environment.

CAUTION!

Aimed at preventing any damage to
the vehicle and thus hazards involving
the safety of persons.

NOTE:

Additional information regarding the
subject and/or the operation
described.

• “U.S.” or “CDN” refer to United
States or Canadian market.

• “Left” and “right” in this manual,
always refer to the driving direction.

• All indications and images in this
Manual refer to a vehicle with
left-hand drive. On right-hand drive
vehicles, some controls are ordered
differently than shown in the
illustrations.

• If not otherwise specified, the
instrument cluster shown in the
images belongs to the U.S. model
with speedometer in MPH – however
the indications given are also valid
on CDN model with speedometer
in km/h.

Abbreviations

Some descriptions and terms with
particular meanings are found in this
manual in abbreviated form.

A.C. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING

SYSTEM.

AFS ADVANCED FRONTLIGHTING

SYSTEM.

ALR AUTOMATIC LOCKING

RETRACTOR.

ATC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROL.

AWD ALL-WHEEL DRIVE.
BAS BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM.
CAN CONTROLLER AREA

NETWORK.

DRL DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS.
EBD ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE

DISTRIBUTION.

ECU ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
EDR EVENT DATA RECORDER.
EPB ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE.
ESC ELECTRONIC STABILITY

CONTROL.

ETC ELECTRONIC THROTTLE

CONTROL.

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HSA HILL START ASSIST.
HBA HYDRAULIC BRAKE

ASSISTANCE.

I C E INCREASED CONTROL

EFFICIENCY.

LATCH LOWER ANCHORS AND

TETHER FOR CHILDREN.

MIL MALFUNCTION INDICATOR

LIGHT.

MTC MASERATI TOUCH

CONTROL.

OBD ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS.
RAB READY ALERT BRAKING.
RBS RAIN BRAKE SUPPORT.
RHD RIGHT-HAND DRIVE.
RKE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY.
RWD REAR-WHEEL DRIVE.
SBR SEAT BELT REMINDER.
SRS SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM.

TCS TRACTION CONTROL

SYSTEM.

TFT THIN FILM TRANSISTOR.
TPMS TIRE PRESSURE

MONITORING SYSTEM.

VIN VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER.

Updating

Constant improvements are being
performed to maintain this vehicles
high level of quality. Therefore, there
may be differences between this
manual and your vehicle.
Maserati reserves the right to carry
out design and functional changes
and to provide updates or
improvements.
This Owner's Manual illustrates and
describes all versions of the current
vehicle model. Therefore, some of the
equipment and accessories in this
publication may not appear on your
vehicle; please only consider the
information related to your vehicle.
All specifications and illustrations
contained in this manual are as of the
Manual publishing date.

Service and Warranty

The information provided in this
manual is limited to instructions and
indications that are strictly required
for vehicle use and proper
maintenance.
By following these instructions
carefully, the vehicle will meet the
owner's satisfaction and best results.
We advise to have all service and
inspections completed only by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer, where
you will find a specially trained staff
and the proper equipment to repair
your vehicle.
Please visit the www.maserati.com to
find the nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
All features and accessories installed
on the vehicle have been designed by
Maserati engineers and have
successfully passed rigorous tests,
submitted in all conditions of use.
Installing aftermarket components or
accessories not approved by Maserati
may interfere with the vehicle
electronics and compromise driving
safety, voiding the warranty coverage.
Nor do the warranties cover the costs
of repairing damage or conditions
caused by any changes to your vehicle

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that do not comply with Maserati’s
specifications.

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An Authorized Maserati Dealer is at
your complete disposal for any
information and questions you may
have.
For emergencies please call the toll
free number indicated on the
Warranty booklet provided with the
vehicle.

WARNING!

CALIFORNIA proposition 65.
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the state of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle

Prepare for the Appointment

If warranty work is required, be sure to
have the right papers with you and
take your warranty folder. Not all work
being performed may be covered by
the warranty: therefore discuss
additional charges with the service
manager. It is advisable to keep a
maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history, as this can often
provide a clue to the current problem.

Prepare a List

Make a written list of your vehicle’s
problems or the specific work you wish
to be performed. If the vehicle has had
an accident or work done that is not
indicated on the maintenance log,
please communicate this to the service
advisor.

Optimize the Requests

If there are a number of items needing
attention, it is advisable to discuss this
with your service advisor to agree on
the order of priorities.
At many Authorized Dealers/Service
Centers, it is possible to obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If

you need a rental vehicle, it is
advisable to make these arrangements
prior to the visit, for example when
you call to set the appointment.

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If You Need Assistance

The manufacturer/Maserati and its
Authorized Dealers/Service Network
set highest priority to the client’s
satisfaction with the products and
services.
Warranty service must be performed
by an Authorized Maserati
Dealer/Service Center.
Should there be any issues, please
keep in mind that most matters can be
resolved with the following process.

• If for some reason you are still not
satisfied, please contact the general
manager or owner of the Service
Center, it is their responsibility to
assist you.

• If a Service Center is unable to
resolve the issue, you may contact
Maserati Customer Center.

Any communication to the Maserati
Consumer Affairs should include the
following information:

• Owner’s name and address.

• Owner’s telephone number (home
and office).

• Maserati Service Center name.

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

• Vehicle delivery date and mileage.

Contact:

MASERATI North America, Inc.

250 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs
NJ 07632
Phone: [phone]

Service Contract

You may have purchased a service
contract for your vehicle to help
protect you from the cost of
unexpected repairs after the
manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer
stands behind only the manufacturer’s
service contracts. If you have
purchased a manufacturer’s service
contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification
Card in the mail within three weeks of
the vehicle delivery date. If you have
any questions about the service
contract, call the manufacturer’s
Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian
residents, call (800) 465–2001 English /
(800) 387–9983 French).
Maserati will not provide coverage for
any service contract that is not
provided by it. If you have purchased a
service contract that is not a Maserati
service contract, and you require
service after the New Vehicle Limited

Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the
person listed in those documents.
We thank you for choosing a Maserati
Vehicle and we guarantee that all
Maserati Service Centers have made
major investment in facilities, tools,
and training to assure you the highest
satisfaction with the ownership
experience.

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Warranty Information

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Please refer to the Warranty booklet,
included in the Owner’s
documentation kit and on the DVD,
for the terms and provisions of
Maserati warranties applicable to this
vehicle and market.

Reporting Safety Defects

NHTSA’s Toll-free Auto Safety Hotline

If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash,
injury or death, immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Maserati North America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Maserati North America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153),
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

Reporting safety defects in Canada

If you believe your vehicle has a defect
that could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should
immediately inform Transport Canada

in addition to notifying Maserati North
America, Inc.

Transport Canada can be contacted at:

1-800-333-0510
Teletypewriter (TTY): 613 990-4500
Fax: [phone]
Mailing Address: Transport Canada ­Road Safety, 80 rue Noël, Gatineau,
(Quebec) J8Z 0A1.

In Canada

If you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, contact the Customer
Service Department immediately.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport
Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at
1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/

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Parts Service

Genuine parts keep the reliability,
comfort and performance of your new
car unchanged throughout its life.
For service and scheduled
maintenance Maserati suggests
requesting genuine parts since they
are the result of constant research,
development, and reliability.
For the above mentioned reasons and
because they are specifically designed
for this vehicle, rely on genuine parts.
Always ask for genuine parts and
make sure they are used for all
services.

Run Flat Tires (optional)

This vehicle can be fitted with Run Flat
tires. This kind of tire is equipped with
reinforced sidewalls which permit the
vehicle to continue traveling at
moderate speed (50 mph - 80 km/h),
even in the event of a puncture, for a
set distance.
When the control panel receives the
“punctured tire” information from the
tire pressure ECU, monitors the
residual tire life by showing a warning
signal in the relevant area on the
display after 31 mi (50 km) and 62 mi
(100 km).
After 75 mi (120 km), the warning do
not continue will be displayed. For
further information on the display,
please refer to chapter “Tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS)” in section

5.

WARNING!

Always comply with the specified
wheel alignment values, as this is
fundamental in obtaining the best
performance and longest life of your
tires.

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Aftermarket Parts &

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Accessories Statement

Modification of the vehicle or
installation of any accessory or
components attached to the vehicle
which alters the original engineering
and/or vehicle operating specifications,
or which result in damage to the other
original components, electrical
interference, electrical short(s), radio
static, water leaks and wind noise may
result in damage to genuine
components, compromise the safety of
the vehicle and affect the validity of
the new car warranty on the vehicle.

Non-genuine Maserati Parts

Non-genuine Maserati Parts (while you
may elect to use non-genuine Maserati
parts for maintenance or repair
services), Maserati North America, Inc.
is not obligated to pay for repairs that
include non-genuine Maserati parts or
for any damage resulting from the use
of non-genuine parts.
Maserati will not accept any liability
for any parts and accessories not
approved by Maserati, including
Dealer-installed accessories not
distributed by Maserati North America,
Inc.

Symbols

There are specific colored plates on or
near some of the components on your
Maserati designed to attract user’s
attention. Important warnings
concerning all specific devices that the
user must consider, are reported on
the internal lid cover central label (see
“Vehicle Identification Data” in this
section).
All symbols reported on the plate and
inside the vehicle, as well as the
component for which the symbols
stand, are summarized in the
following list. These symbols are
divided into categories according to
their meaning.

Danger Symbols

Battery

Corrosive liquid.

Battery

Explosion.

Blower

May start automatically
even with engine off.

Coolant expansion
reservoir

Do not open cap with
engine warm.

Coil - headlights

High voltage.

Belts and pulleys

Moving parts, keep body
and clothing clear.

Air-conditioning lines

High pressure gas, do not
open.

Symbols of Prohibitions and Compulsory Measures

Battery

Keep away from flames.

Battery

Keep out of children’s
reach.

Heat guards - belts ­pulleys - fans

Do not touch.

Battery

Wear eye protection.

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Battery - jack

Refer to the owner manual.

Warning Symbols

Engine - Engine Oil Filler
Cap

Engine oil. We recommend
using an oil with the
characteristics indicated in
chapter “Refillings” in
Section 8.

Hydraulic steering
reservoir

Power steering fluid. Do
not exceed max. level. We
recommend using a liquid
with the characteristics
indicated in chapter
“Refillings” in Section 8.

Brake fluid reservoir

Brake fluid type DOT 4. Do
not exceed max. level. We
recommend using a fluid
with the characteristics
indicated in chapter
“Refillings” in Section 8.

Radiator coolant expansion
reservoir

Use antifreeze liquid for
radiators. We recommend
using a liquid with the
characteristics indicated in
chapter “Refillings” in
Section 8.

Windshield washer fluid
reservoir

Windshield washer. We
recommend using a liquid
with the characteristics
indicated in chapter
“Refillings” in Section 8.

Warnings when driving

Always comply with local traffic
regulations wherever you drive.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or a
collision.
Operating this vehicle at excessive
speed or in an altered state or while
intoxicated may result in loss of
control, going off the road, or
overturning. In all these situations a
collision with other vehicles or objects
is more likely to happen with the risk
to cause an accident that may lead to
serious injury.
In case of an accident, failure to use
seat belts causes the driver and
passengers a greater risk of injury or
death. Use your seat belt at all times.
This Owner's Manual contains
warnings against operating
procedures that could result in a
collision, injury or damage to the
environment. It also contains cautions
against procedures that could damage
the vehicle.
Important information may be missed
for not reading this manual in its
entirely. Carefully consider all
warnings and cautions.

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• It is the driver’s responsibility to

• Maserati strongly recommends you

• Mobile phones, PC, portable audio

• It is very dangerous to send text

• In some Countries the use of mobile

WARNING!

operate the vehicle in a safe way: if
you are distracted while driving you
can lose control and cause serious
accidents.

use particular care when operating
the features and tools that may
distract you.

device or other features operated
while the vehicle is moving can be
very dangerous and can cause
serious accidents.

messages while driving; do so only
when the vehicle is not moving.

phone when driving is forbidden: it
is the driver’s sole responsibility to
respect local regulations.

Maserati Roadside Assistance Program (available for USA and CANADA only)

Welcome to Maserati and the benefits
and security of the Maserati Roadside
Assistance Program. Please take a
moment to review the benefits listed
below and available to you through
the Maserati Roadside Assistance
Program.

Emergency Roadside Services

In the event you require Roadside
Assistance, please call 1-888-371-1802,
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You
will be connected with a Roadside
Assistance representative who will
dispatch a local towing vendor.

Information needed for when you call

When you call, please be prepared to
provide the following information:

• Your Name.

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

• Location of your vehicle.

• Nature of your call (for example; you
require a tow, vehicle will not start,
out of gas, tire service, etc.).

Summary of Program Benefits and Services

• Towing of a disabled registered
Maserati vehicle. In the event a
registered vehicle becomes disabled
in connection to a warranty related
concern it will be transported to the
nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealership. You may request that the
vehicle be taken to a different
Authorized Maserati Dealer, as long
as it is no more than 50 miles further
away from the nearest authorized
dealer (one tow per disablement).

• Battery jump start.

• Flat tire change providing the vehicle
is equipped with a spare tire.

• Fuel delivery (up to 2 gallons).

• Lockout Services.

• Rental Car allowance: in the event
your vehicle is disabled due to a
warranty related concern, we will
reimburse you up to $50 per day. A
five (5) day or $250 maximum
applies. In order to receive
reimbursement, you must supply the
following information within 20 days
of the rental car transaction to the
address listed below; the original
pre-printed rental car receipt, which
must include your name, address,

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telephone number, VIN, rental dates
and the corresponding warranty
repair order.

Maserati Roadside Assistance ATTN:
Maserati Rental Car Claims Dept.
P.O. Box 8140 Ft.
Washington, PA 19034

NOTE:

An authorized licensed driver must be
driving at the time of the disablement.

Items excluded from coverage:

• Parts, labor, tire repair, rental of
towing equipment, storage fees, or
any labor performed at the service
facility.

• Any form of impound towing, or
towing by someone other than a
licensed service station or garage.

• Assistance from a private citizen.

NOTE:

Membership is intended to cover
emergencies and is not intended to be
a substitute for proper vehicle
maintenance or repair. Repeated calls
which are considered by Maserati
North America, Inc. Signature Motor
Club, Inc. or Signature Motor Club of
California, Inc. to be excessive may, at
our discretion, result in cancellation of
the membership.

Emergency road service providers are
independent contractors and are not
employees, agents or representatives
of Maserati North America, Inc.
Signature Motor Club, Inc. or
Signature Motor Club of California,
Inc.

Under this Agreement

• You will not be required to pay any
sum for services up to the mileage
limit on towing.

• Your registered Maserati vehicle is
the vehicle covered. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) that
appears on the vehicle represents
your identification number with
Signature Motor Club, Inc. or
Signature Motor Club of California,
Inc.

• NEW VEHICLES: Your membership
begins on the date the Registered
Vehicle was originally sold (in service
date) and continues until the
expiration date of the New Car
Limited Warranty or unless
terminated by Maserati North
America, Inc. for cause.

• PRE OWNED VEHICLES: Your
membership begins on the date the
registered vehicle was sold (in service
date) and continues until the
expiration date of the Maserati
Certified Pre-Owned Limited
Warranty or unless terminated by
Maserati North America, Inc for
cause.

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Address Inquiries to

General Inquiries:

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Maserati Roadside Assistance
P.O. Box 968008
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Rental Car Reimbursements:

Within 20 days of your rental car
transaction, the original pre-printed
rental car receipt, which must include
your name, address, telephone
number, VIN, rental dates and the
corresponding warranty repair order
should be submitted to:

Maserati Roadside Assistance ATTN:
Maserati Rental Car Claims Dept.
P.O. Box 8140
Ft. Washington, PA 19034

Vehicle Identification Data

Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle's identification number
(VIN) is punched on the foot platform,
in front of the passenger front seat.

NOTE:

When ordering spare parts or making
inquiries, always note the vehicle
identification number.

To read the number, lift the mat and
slide the guard.

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The VIN Number is also visible from
the outside through the windshield on
the front left corner of the dashboard.

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Labels

Overview label with cautions and warning notes

The centrally attached label placed
inside the engine lid cover displays
cautions, warnings, and symbols.
For further information refer to
“Symbols” in this section.

Vehicle Homologation Label

This label applied on the driver's side
rear door pillar attests the compliance
with safety standards.

Vehicle Emission Control Information Label

This label applied on the lower right
side of the engine compartment lid
shows the Vehicle Emission Control
Information (VECI).

Paint Identification Label

This label is applied onto the engine
compartment lid.

Tire and Loading Information Label

This paper label is applied on the
driver's side rear door pillar.

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NOTE:

For further informations see “Tire
Safety Information” in section 5.

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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Sentry Key Immobilizer System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Vehicle Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Illuminated Entry/Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Unlock Power Doors and Trunk Lid with Key fob . . . . . 32

Requiring and Setting Additional Key fobs . . . . . . . . . 33

Remote Start System (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Doors Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Passive Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Trunk Compartment Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Trunk Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Engine Lid Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Occupants Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air bags . . . . . 57

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

ParkSense Park Assist (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

ParkView Rear Back Up Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Keys

This vehicle is equipped with a Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter and a Keyless
Ignition Node, to enter, start and
protect the vehicle.

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Keyless Ignition Device

This device allows the driver to
operate the ignition switch with the
push of a button, as long as the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
is inside the vehicle.

The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has
three operating setups indicated on
the outer ring. Pressing and releasing
the middle button, you can switch
from one setup to the next without
starting the engine, the “switched on”
indication will turn amber.
The engine will start by pushing the
center button START/STOP with the
brake pedal pressed and the device set
in any of the three operating setups.

In case the ignition switch does not
change by pushing a button, the RKE
transmitter (key fob) may have a low
or discharged battery. If this occurs it is
necessary to replace the battery in
order to operate the ignition switch
(see “Requiring and Setting Additional
Key fobs” in this section).

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It is still possible to operate the
ignition device using the key fob RKE
transmitter with discharged battery by
pressing the nose side (side opposite
of the emergency key) of the key fob
on the START/STOP button.

Key fob

This vehicle is provided with two
programmed key fobs.
The key fob contains a Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter and an
emergency key that is inserted in to
the remote.
The emergency key allows you to
open the vehicle by inserting into the
lock of the opening handle on the
driver's door, in case the battery of the
vehicle or the key fob go dead.

You can keep the emergency when
using valet parking.
To remove the emergency key:

• hold the mechanical latch on the
back of the key fob sideways;

• simultaneously remove the
emergency key by sliding laterally
towards the end of the remote
control.

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NOTE:

You can insert either side of the
emergency key into the lock cylinder.

Shift Ignition Device to OFF Alert

Opening the driver's door to exit the
vehicle when the ignition device is set
in ACC or RUN (engine not running), a
beep will remind you to cycle the
ignition to OFF.
The audio sound is followed by a
dedicated message displayed on the
instrument cluster.
With the MTC System, the power
window switches, radio, power
sunroof, and power outlets will
remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is cycled to
the OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature, it is

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possible to set the timing of this
feature.

NOTE:

Refer to “MTC Settings” in Section 4
for further information.

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WARNING!

• When leaving the vehicle, always

remove the key fob and lock your
vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a

vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle

unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake switch,
brake pedal or the shift lever,
causing the vehicle to roll away.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near

the vehicle, and do not leave the
ignition switch in the ACC or RUN
mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals

inside parked vehicles in hot

weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

• An unlocked car is an invitation to

thieves. Always remove the key fob
from vehicle, cycle the ignition
switch to OFF and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle
unattended.

Sentry Key®Immobilizer System

®

The Sentry Key
prevents unauthorized vehicle
operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or
activated. Operation is automatic,
regardless of whether the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.
The system uses a key fob with Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, an
ignition switch and a RF (Radio
Frequency) receiver to prevent
unauthorized vehicle operation.
Therefore, only key fobs expressly
programmed can be used to start and
operate the vehicle.
After placing the ignition in the RUN
position, the Vehicle Security Light (see
picture) will light up for a three
seconds bulb check.
If the light remains on after the bulb
check, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics: this
condition will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on
during normal vehicle operation
(engine running for longer than 10
seconds), an electronic fault is
detected. Should this occur, contact

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the Authorized Maserati Dealer as
soon as possible for assistance.

CAUTION!

The Sentry Key
not compatible with some remote
starting systems that can be installed
in after-market.

Use of these systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and loss of
security protection.

All key fobs provided with the new
vehicle have been updated with the
vehicle electronics and are therefore
able to guarantee correct functioning
and protection.

®

Immobilizer system is

General Information

This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following
conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful
interference.

• This device must accept any
interference that may be received,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Replacement Key fobs

NOTE:

Only key fobs that are updated with
the vehicle electronics can be used to
start and operate the vehicle. Once a
key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other
vehicle.

WARNING!

• Always remove the key fobs from

the vehicle and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.

• Always remember to cycle the

ignition switch to OFF.

Duplication of key fobs may be
performed by an Authorized Maserati
Dealer only.
This procedure consists of
programming a key fob that has never
been programmed to the vehicle’s
electronics.

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NOTE:

• When having the Sentry Key

Immobilizer System serviced, bring all
key fobs provided with the vehicle
with you to the Maserati Service

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Center.

• When selling the vehicle, it is

necessary to provide the new owner
with all key fobs.

®

Vehicle Security Alarm

The vehicle security alarm monitors the
vehicle doors and trunk lid for
unauthorized entry and the
START/STOP button for unauthorized
operations.
The system also includes a dual
function anti-intrusion sensor and
vehicle anti-lift sensor. The
anti-intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior for motion. The vehicle
anti-lift sensor monitors the vehicle for
any lifting or tilting actions (tow away,
tire removal, ferry transport, etc). A
siren with battery backup which senses
interruptions of power and
communications is also included.
While the vehicle security alarm is
enabled, interior door locks switches,
trunk lid and fuel filler door release
are disabled. If something triggers the
alarm, the vehicle security alarm will
provide the following audible and
visible signals: intermittent buzzer,
park lights and/or turn signals and the
vehicle security light on the dashboard
will flash.
This light will fast flash for
approximately 15 seconds, when the
vehicle security alarm is being armed,
and will then flash slowly until the
vehicle is disarmed.

Rearming the System

If something triggers the security
alarm, and no quick action is taken to
disarm it, the vehicle security alarm
will turn off the beeper after 29
seconds, and turn off all of the visual
signals after 31 more seconds; the
vehicle security alarm will then rearm
itself.

Arming the System

Follow these steps to arm the vehicle
security alarm.

• Make sure the vehicle ignition switch
is OFF.

• Perform one of the following
methods to lock the vehicle:

• Press the
interior power door lock switch
located on the driver door trim

lock button on the

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panel with the driver and/or
passenger door open.

• Press the button on the exterior
Passive Entry door handle having a
valid key fob RKE transmitter in
the same exterior zone (see
“Passive Entry System” in this
section for further information).

• Press the lock button on the key
fob RKE transmitter.

• If any door is open, close it.
Each time the vehicle security alarm is
armed, the anti-intrusion and anti-lift
sensors actively monitor the vehicle.
When arming the security alarm, it is
possible to disable these sensors by
pressing the
control three times within 5 seconds
from the moment the system has been

button on the remote

armed (meanwhile the security alarm
telltale flashes rapidly).

To disarm the System

Use any of the following steps to
disarm the vehicle security alarm.

• Press the
transmitter.

• Grasp the Passive Entry unlock door
handle (see “Passive Entry System” in
this section for further information).

• Press the START/STOP button so as
to release the OFF position.

NOTE:

When the vehicle security alarm is
armed, the interior power door lock
switch will not allow unlocking of the
doors.

The vehicle security alarm is designed
to protect your vehicle; however, you
can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If
one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the
vehicle security alarm will arm
regardless of whether you are in the
vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm
will activate. If this occurs, disarm the
vehicle security alarm.

button on key fob RKE

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If the vehicle security alarm is armed
and the battery becomes disconnected,
the vehicle security alarm will remain
armed when the battery is
reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, the buzzer will activate. If this

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occurs, disarm the vehicle security
alarm.

Using the Panic Alarm

To turn the panic alarm feature on or
off, press and hold the
the key fob RKE transmitter for at least
one second and release. When the
panic alarm is on, the headlights will
turn on, the park lights will flash, the
horn will pulse on and off, and the
courtesy & dimmable lights will turn
on.
The panic alarm will remain activated
for three minutes unless you turn it off
by either:

• pressing the
time;

• or drive the vehicle at a speed of
15 mph (24 km/h) or faster.

In both situations the panic alarm will
immediately turn off.

button a second

button on

Tamper Alert

If something has triggered the vehicle
security alarm in your absence, the
horn will sound three times when you
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Check the vehicle for tampering.

Illuminated Entry/Exit

Lights will turn on and off when you
enter/exit the vehicle and operate the
buttons on the key fob RKE
transmitter and/or on the Passive Entry
system as follows:

• If the lock command is enabled by
pressing the specific
key fob RKE transmitter or by the
Passive Entry system, the
“illuminated entry” mode will
activate. Courtesy & dimmable
internal lighting, night front seats
lighting, and approach lighting will
stay on for 27 seconds.

button on the

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• If the lock command of the car is
enabled by pressing the specific

button on the key fob RKE
transmitter or by the Passive Entry
system, when the key fob RKE
transmitter is out of range, all the
lights will turn off within 3 seconds,
if they were previously on.

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• If the trunk lid command is enabled
by the specific
fob RKE transmitter or by the Passive
Entry system, when pressing the
trunk lid external button, in
between the license plate lights, the
inner trunk light will turn on and
will stay on for 10 minutes before
turning off. Light will immediately
turn off when closing the lid.

button on the key

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• If the button is pressed on the
key fob RKE transmitter, the
headlights, park lights and the
courtesy & dimmable lights will turn
on. Refer to “Using the Panic Alarm”
in this section for further
information.

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Vehicle Lighting with Open/Closed Doors

• If one or more doors are open, the
central light, front/rear domelights
(main and spot light), the instrument
panel, the console instruments and
the night front seats lighting and
the ignition switch backlight will
turn on and will lit for 27 seconds.

• If the doors are closed, all lights will
turn off (within 3 seconds) with the
exception of the console display and
the ignition switch backlight, which
will turn off after 27 seconds.

Vehicle Headlight Switch Function

Vehicle lighting can be operated from
the key fob RKE transmitter, the
Passive Entry system and from the
headlight switch on the left side of
the dashboard (refer to “Lights” in
section 3 for further information).

• If the headlight switch is in the “0”
(OFF) mode all switch backlights and
the front seats lighting will turn off.

• If the headlight switch is in the

position (Park mode) and the
ignition switch is in OFF or ACC
position, only the front low intensity
LEDs of the external headlight will
turn on.

• If the headlight switch is in
position (Park mode) and the

ignition switch is in RUN position, no
lighting feature will be available.

• If the headlight switch is in
position (Low beam mode) the

front domelight LED (if enabled), the
switch backlights, the instrument
panel’s display, the night front seats
lighting will turn on. The front
domelight LED and the night
lighting of the front seats will light
up with the intensity set by the
right-hand regulator. If the regulator
is in "0" (OFF) position, the night
lighting will turn off.

• If the headlight is switched in

“AUTO” position (on/off AUTO
mode) and the ignition is switched in
RUN position, as in “low beam
mode” all lights turn on either in
“DAY” or “NIGHT” mode according
to the twilight sensor. In “DAY”
mode the switch backlights will be at
100% intensity, in “NIGHT” mode
they will be as set by the left dimmer
control switch.

NOTE:

In “DAY” mode, the switches are not
backlit, except the windows and
steering switches.

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Light Dimmer Controls

The light dimmer controls are part of
the headlight switch and are
positioned beside the switcher itself
(see “Lights” in section 3 for further
information).

Unlock Power Doors and Trunk Lid with Key fob

The RKE system allows you to lock or
unlock the doors and the fuel filler
door, open the trunk, turn the
approach and courtesy lights on from
a distance up to approximately 33 ft
(10 m). The key fob RKE transmitter
does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system. See
“Illuminated Entry/Exit” in this section
for further information.

NOTE:

Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and
above disables the system from
responding to all key fobs RKE
transmitter buttons.

Unlock the Doors and Fuel Filler Door

Press and release the unlock button

on the key fob RKE transmitter once
to unlock the driver's door or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors
and the fuel filler door. The turn signal
lights will flash for the unlock signal
recognition. The illuminated entry/exit
system will also turn on. See “Passive
Entry System” in this section for
further information.

Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with
Remote Key 1

This feature allows you to program the
system to unlock either the driver's
door or all doors and the fuel filler
door by the first press of the unlock
button on the key fob RKE
transmitter. To change the current
setting, see “MTC Settings” in section

4.

Lock/Unlock Doors Flash Lights

This feature will cause a flash of the
turn signal lights when the doors are
locked or unlocked with the key fob
RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or off. To change the
current setting, see “MTC Settings” in
section 4.

st

Press

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Turn Headlights On with Remote key

This feature activates the headlights
for up to 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the key fob RKE
transmitter. The duration can be set as
desired. To change the current setting,
see “MTC Settings” in section 4.

Locking Doors and Fuel Filler Door

Press and release the lock button
the key fob RKE transmitter to lock all
doors and the fuel filler door. The turn
signal lights will flash for signal
recognition.
Refer to “Passive Entry System” in this
section for further information.

on

Locking Doors Sound Alarm

This feature will cause the alarm to
activate when the doors are locked
with the key fob RKE transmitter. This
feature can be connected or
disconnected. To change the current
setting, see “MTC Settings” in section

4.

See “Passive Entry System” in this
section for further information.

Requiring and Setting

Additional Key fobs

Provide your Authorized Maserati

Dealer the following when ordering

additional key fob RKE transmitters:

• all key fobs RKE transmitters in your
possession;

• a personal ID;

• the identification and registration
documents proving ownership of the
vehicle.

Setting new key fobs or re-setting the
original ones can only be performed
at an Authorized Maserati Dealer.

NOTE:

Codes of any key fob RKE transmitters
that are not present when the new
setting procedure is done will be
deleted from the memory to prevent
lost or stolen key fobs transmitters
being used to disarm the electronic
alarm system.

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To Unlatch the Trunk

Press the button
RKE transmitter two times within five
seconds to unlatch the trunk.

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Key fob Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement
battery type is: CR2032.
To replace the battery proceed as
follows:

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• Remove the emergency key as
indicated in “Keys” chapter of the
current section.

• Loosen the lateral screw that
connects the two side covers with a
small screwdriver.

• Separate the two lateral covers from
the remote control case.

• Remove the card with PCB (Printed
Circuit Board).

• Separate both parts of the remote
control case.

• Remove the battery from its seat and
replace with a new recommended
type of battery.

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ENVIRONMENTAL!

Batteries contain dangerous materials
that could harm the environment.
Please dispose of them according to
local regulations or at the Authorized
Maserati Dealer.

WARNING!

CALIFORNIA proposition 65.
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the state of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to

cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

NOTE:

Avoid touching the new battery with
your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a
battery, clean with alcohol.

• Match the + sign on the battery to
the + sign on the inside of the
battery clip, located on the back
cover.

• Replace the printed circuit board by
using the indicated pin for the
sealing of the two covers.

• Assemble the key fob case and
reassemble the two lateral covers: a
click will ensure the succeeded
sealing.

• Combine the disassembled parts
with clamping screw and reassemble
the emergency key.

Radio Frequency RKE Transmitter - General Information

This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry
Canada.
The current device feature is subject to
following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful
interference.

• This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

If your key fob RKE transmitter fails to
operate from a normal distance, check
for these two conditions:

• A weak battery in the key fob RKE
transmitter. The expected life of the
battery in normal use is a minimum
of three years.

• Closeness to a radio transmitter such
as a radio station tower, airport
transmitter, and some mobile or CB
radios.

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Remote Start System (optional)

This system enables the key fob RKE
transmitter to start the engine
conveniently from outside the vehicle

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while still maintaining security. The
system has a range of approximately
300 ft (91 m). Obstructions between
the vehicle and the key fob may
reduce this range.

General Information

This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful
interference.

• This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

If your RKE transmitter fails to operate
from a normal distance, check for
these conditions:

• A weak battery in the RKE
transmitter. The expected life of the
battery is a minimum of three years.

• Closeness to a radio transmitter such
as a radio station tower, airport
transmitter, and some mobile or CB
radio.

• Obstructions between the vehicle
and the Key Fob.

How to use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be
met before the engine will remote
start:

• Your vehicle must be equipped with
an automatic transmission to be
equipped with a Remote Start.

• System not disabled from previous
remote start event.

• Vehicle Security alarm not active.

• Doors closed.

• Engine lid closed.

• Trunk lid closed.

• Hazard lights switch off.

• Brake pedal not pressed by any
passenger remaining in the vehicle.

• Battery at an acceptable charge level.

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a

closed garage or confined area.
Exhaust gas contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and
colorless.

• Keep key fobs RKE transmitter away

from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.

Engine Remote Start Abort Message on MTC

The following messages will display on
the MTC if the vehicle fails to remote
start or exits remote start prematurely:

• “Remote Start Cancelled Door
Open”.

• “Remote Start Cancelled Hood
Open”.

• “Remote Start Cancelled Trunk
Open”.

• “Remote Start Cancelled Fuel Low”.

• “Remote Start Cancelled Too Cold”.

• “Remote Start Cancelled Time
Expired”.

• “Remote Start Disabled Start Vehicle
to Reset”.

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The message on the MTC stays active
as long as the ignition switch is in RUN
position.

To enter Remote Start Mode

Press and release the button
key fob RKE transmitter twice within
five seconds. The vehicle doors will
lock, parking lights will flash and the
alarm will ring twice (if set). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will
remain in the “Remote Start” mode
for a 15-minute cycle.

NOTE:

• In case of an engine fault or low fuel

level, the vehicle will start and then
shut down in 10 seconds.

• The park lamps will turn on and

remain lit during “Remote Start”
mode.

• For security reasons, power window

and power sunroof operation (if

on the

equipped) are disabled when the
vehicle is in the “Remote Start”
mode.

• The engine can be started two

consecutive times (two 15-minute
cycles) with the key fob RKE
transmitter. However, the ignition
must be cycled to the RUN position
before you can repeat the start
sequence for a third cycle.

To exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle

Press and release the button one
time or allow the engine to run for
the entire 15 minute cycle.

NOTE:

To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the
system will disable the one time press
of the button
receiving a valid “Remote Start”
request.

for two seconds after

To exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle

Before the end of 15 minute cycle,
press and release the button
key fob RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the vehicle security
alarm. Then, prior to the end of the 15

on the

minute cycle, press and release the
START/STOP button.

NOTE:

The message “Push Start Button” will
display in the instrument cluster until
you push the START/STOP button.

Auto-On Comfort with Remote Start

The driver's heated and ventilated
seat and the heated steering wheel (if
equipped) can be programmed to
come on during a remote start. Refer
to “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start”
function in chapter “MTC Setting”,
section 4, for further information.

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Doors Locking

WARNING!

• For personal security and safety in

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the event of an accident, or robbery
lock the vehicle doors before you
drive as well as when parking and
leaving the vehicle unattended.

• When leaving the vehicle, always

remove the key fob RKE transmitter
and lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a

vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle

unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake trigger,
brake pedal or the shift lever.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near

the vehicle, and do not leave
ignition switch in the ACC or RUN
mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or start the
engine and the vehicle.

Doors Manual Lock

To lock each door, push the door lock
knob on each door trim panel
downward.

To unlock the front doors, pull the
inside door handle to the first detent.

To unlock the rear doors, pull the door
lock knob on the door trim panel
upward.
If the door lock knob is down when
you shut the door, the door will lock.

Therefore, make sure the key fob RKE
transmitter is not inside the vehicle
before closing the door.

Power Doors Locking/ Unlocking

A power door lock switch and a
power door unlock switch
positioned on the front door trim
panel. Use this switches to lock or
unlock the doors.

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If the vehicle has been locked from
inside with the above figured
switches, the fuel filler flap remains
unlocked.
The doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the Passive Entry
system. For further information, see
“Passive Entry System” in this section.
If you press the power door lock
switch while the ignition switch is in
the ACC or RUN position, and any
front door is open, the power locks
will not operate. This prevents you
from accidentally locking the key fob
RKE transmitter in the vehicle.
Cycling the ignition to the OFF
position or closing the door will allow
the locks of the doors and fuel filler
door to operate. If a door is open with
the key fob RKE transmitter inside the
cabin and the ignition is in the ACC or
RUN position, a beep will draw the
driver’s attention.

Automatic Locking Doors

The auto door lock feature default
condition is disabled. When enabled,
the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle's speed exceeds
15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock
feature can be enabled or disabled by
an Authorized Maserati Dealer only
which can also service the vehicle.

Automatic Door Unlock on Exit

The doors will unlock automatically on
vehicles with power door locks if:

• The automatic unlock doors on exit
feature is enabled.

• The transmission is in gear and the
vehicle speed is 0 mph (km/h).

• The transmission is in N (Neutral) or
P (Park).

• The driver door is open.

• The doors were not previously
unlocked.

• The vehicle speed is 0 mph (km/h).

Set Automatic Door Unlock on Exit

To change the current setting, see
“MTC Settings” in section 4.

NOTE:

Use the automatic unlock doors on
exit feature in accordance with local
regulations.

Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors

To provide a safer environment for
small children sitting in the rear seats,
the rear doors are equipped with a
child-protection door lock system.

Engage or Disengage the Child-Protection Door Lock

• Open the rear door.

• Insert the tip of the emergency key
into the lock and rotate to the lock

or unlock position.

• Repeat the first two steps on the
opposite rear door.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in
a collision. Remember that the rear
doors can only be opened from the
outside when the child-protection
locks are engaged (locked).

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NOTE:

For emergency exit from the rear seats
when the child-protection door lock
system is engaged, manually raise the
door lock knob to the unlocked

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position, roll down the window, and
open the door using the outside door
handle.

Passive Entry System

The Passive Entry system is an
enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) system. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock
the vehicle’s door(s) without having to
press the key fob RKE transmitter lock
or unlock buttons.

NOTE:

• Passive Entry may be programmed to

on/off; see “MTC Settings” in section
4 for further information.

• If wearing gloves, or if it has been

raining on the Passive Entry door
handle, the unlock sensitivity can be
affected, resulting in a slower
response time.

• If the vehicle is unlocked by the key

fob RKE transmitter or Passive Entry
and no door goes ajar within 60
seconds, the vehicle will relock and
will arm the security alarm.

Unlock Door from the Driver Side

With a valid key fob RKE transmitter
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's door
handle, grip the driver’s door outside
handle to unlock the door
automatically. The interior door panel
lock knob will rise when the door is
unlocked.

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NOTE:

If “Unlock All Doors 1

st

Press” is
programmed all doors will unlock
when you grip the front driver’s door
handle. To select between “Unlock
Driver Door 1
Doors 1

st

st

Press” and “Unlock All

Press”, see “MTC Settings” in

section 4.

Unlock Door from the Passenger Side

With a valid key fob RKE transmitter
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger
door handle, grip the front passenger
outside door handle to unlock all four
doors automatically.
The interior door panel lock knob will
rise when the door is unlocked.

NOTE:

All doors will unlock when you grip
the front passenger door handle
regardless of the driver’s door unlock
preference setting (“Unlock Driver

st

Door 1

st

1

Press” or “Unlock All Doors

Press”).

Preventing Inadvertent Locking of the Key fob RKE Transmitter inside the Vehicle

To minimize the possibility of
unintentionally locking a key fob RKE
transmitter inside your vehicle, the
Passive Entry system is equipped with
an automatic door unlock feature
which will function if the ignition
switch is in the OFF position.
If one of the vehicle doors is open and
the door panel switch
lock the vehicle, once all open doors
have been closed the system checks
the inside and outside of the vehicle
for any valid key fobs RKE transmitter.
If one of the vehicle's key fobs RKE
transmitter is detected inside the
vehicle, and no other valid key fobs
RKE transmitter are detected outside
the vehicle, the Passive Entry system
automatically unlocks all vehicle doors
and chirps the horn three times (on
the third attempt ALL doors will lock

is used to

and the key fob RKE transmitter will
be locked in the vehicle).

NOTE:

The vehicle unlocks the doors under
any of the following conditions:

• the doors are manually locked using

the door lock knob positioned on
the door panel;

• there is a valid key fob RKE

transmitter inside the vehicle;

• there is a not valid key fob RKE

transmitter outside the vehicle.

NOTE:

The vehicle will not unlock the doors
under any of the following conditions:

• the doors are locked using the key

fob RKE transmitter;

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• the doors are locked using the

button on the Passive Entry front
door handles;

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• there is a valid key fob RKE

transmitter outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive
Entry front door handle;

• three attempts are made to lock the

doors using the door panel switch
and then close the doors.

To enter the Trunk

With a valid key fob RKE transmitter
within 3 ft (1 m) of the trunk lid, press
the button on the lid between the
license plate lights. The light inside the
trunk will turn on and will lit for 10
minutes. The light will immediately
turn off if you lock the trunk lid before
10 minutes.

NOTE:

If you inadvertently leave your
vehicle's key fob RKE transmitter in the
trunk and try to close the lid it will
automatically unlatch, unless another
one of the vehicle’s key fob RKE
transmitters is outside the vehicle and
within 3 ft (1 m) of the trunk lid.

Manual Door Lock from Outside

With one of the vehicle’s key fobs RKE
transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
driver or passenger front door handles,
press the outside door handle button
to lock all four doors.

NOTE:

• After pressing the outside door

handle button, you must wait two
seconds before you can lock or
unlock the doors using this door
handle. By pulling the outside door
handle, you can check if the car
remains locked, without Passive Entry
system reacting and unlocking the
doors.

• The Passive Entry system will not

operate if the key fob RKE
transmitter battery is dead.

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The vehicle doors can also be locked
by using the key fob RKE transmitter
lock button

located on the vehicle’s inner door

panel.

or the lock button

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Power Windows

The window controls on the driver's
door panel governs all the door
windows.

There are single window controls on
each passenger door trim panel, which
operate the related door’s window.
The window controls will operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ACC
or RUN position.

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NOTE:

The power window switches will
remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is cycled to
the OFF position. Opening either front

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door will cancel this feature. The time
lapse can be set. See “MTC Settings” in
section 4 for further information.

WARNING!

Improper use of the power windows
and the sunroof can be dangerous,
even with the anti-pinch prevention
system. Before and during activation
of the power window, always check
that the passengers are not exposed
to the risk of injury both by the
moving window and by personal
objects that could be dragged or hit
by it. Do not leave unattended
children in a vehicle with a key fob
RKE transmitter inside. When getting
out the vehicle, always remove the
key fob RKE transmitter to prevent the
windows being accidentally activated,
posing a risk to passengers remaining
onboard.

Auto-Down Feature

The

driver door power window switch
has an auto-down feature. Some
models feature a passenger auto-down
feature as well.
Press the window switch to the second
detent, release, and the window will
go completely down automatically.
To open the window part way, press
the window switch to the first detent
and release it when you want the
window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the
way down during the auto-down
operation, pull up on the switch
briefly.

Auto-Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection

Lift the window switch to the second
detent, release, and the window will
go all the way up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the
way up during the auto-up operation,
push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the
window switch to the first detent and
release it when you want the window
to stop.

NOTE:

the window runs into an obstacle

• If

during auto-closure, it will reverse
direction and then go back down.
Remove the obstacle and use the
window switch again to close the
window.

• Any impact due to rough road

conditions may trigger the auto
reverse function unexpectedly during
auto-closure. If this happens, pull the
switch lightly to the first detent and
hold to close the window manually.

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WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection
when the window is almost closed. Be
sure to clear all objects from the area
before closing the window.

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Rear Window

Rear Window Defroster

The rear window defroster button is
located on the climate control panel.
See “Air Conditioning Controls” in
section 4.

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Reset Auto-Up/Down

Should the auto-up/down feature stop
working, the window probably needs
to be reset.
To reset auto-up/down, pull the
window switch up to close the
window completely and push the
window switch down to open the
window completely.

Window and Sunshade Lockout Button

The window lockout button on the
driver's door trim panel allows you to
disable the window controls of the
rear passenger doors and the rear
window sunshade.
To disable the window controls of the
rear passenger doors and the rear
window sunshade, press and release
the window lockout button (setting it
in the down position).

To enable the window controls of the
rear passenger doors and the rear
window sunshade, press and release
the window lockout button again
(setting it in the up position).

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as
the perception of pressure or a
helicopter-type sound. Your vehicle
may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof in
open or partially open positions. This
is a normal occurrence and can be
minimized. If the buffeting occurs
with the rear windows open, open the
front and rear windows together to
minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof
open, then adjust the sunroof opening
to minimize the buffeting.

Power Sunshade (optional)

Your vehicle can be equipped on
request with a power sunshade that
will reduce the amount of sunlight
that will enter through the rear
window.
The sunshade is rolled in and stored
inside the cover behind the rear seats;
when activated, it rolls out upwards.
The power sunshade can be operated
using the MTC System.

• Press the “Controls” soft-key.

• Within 15 seconds, press the “Rear
Sunshade” soft-key to raise the
power sunshade.

• Within 15 seconds, press the “Rear
Sunshade” soft-key a second time to
lower the sunshade.

If the sunshade is in the raised
position and the vehicle is placed in R
(Reverse), the sunshade will
automatically fully lower.
When the transmission is shifted out
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automatically return to the fully raised
position after approximately five
seconds.

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The power sunshade can also be
operated by passengers occupying the
rear seats.
The power sunshade switch is located
on the back of the central console.

• Press the button to raise the
sunshade.

• Press the button a second time to
lower the sunshade.

NOTE:

The rear sunshade controls, power
windows switches together with the
sunshades on the rear windows, can be
locked by pressing the mute button
indicated on the driver side door
panel.

Trunk Compartment Operation

The trunk lid can be released from
inside the vehicle by pressing the
release button on the door trim panel.

NOTE:

The shift lever must be in P (Park)
before the button can operate.

The trunk lid can be released from
outside the vehicle by pressing the

button on the key fob with RKE
transmitter twice within five seconds
or by using the external release button
located on the lower side of the trunk
ledge, between the license plate lights,
with a valid key fob RKE transmitter
within 3 ft (1 m) of the trunk lid.

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To close the trunk lid use the handle as
indicated beside the closing device.

With the ignition switch in RUN
position, the red symbol
display on the instrument panel with
the message “Trunk Open” indicating
that the trunk is open. Once the trunk
is closed both symbol and message will
disappear from the display.
With the ignition device in the OFF
position, the trunk open symbol and
message will display until closure.

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operation with the Passive Entry
feature.

Trunk Lid Emergency Release

If accessing the trunk from the rear
seats, operate the emergency release
lever (see the chapter "Trunk Safety"
in this section) in order to lower the
rear seat backrest (see "Cargo Area"
in section 3). If the power release
control operated by pressing the
button on the door trim panel fails,
which may occur when the battery is
low on voltage, it is possible to
temporarily power the system by using
the battery remote poles located
inside the engine compartment (see
“Auxiliary Jump-Start Procedure” in
section 6). Thus it is possible to
normally open the trunk lid by using
the RKE remote control. Have the
vehicle checked by an Authorized
Maserati Dealer center in order to
solve the failure.

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See “Passive Entry System” in this
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Trunk Safety

WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access

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to the trunk. Always close the trunk
lid when your vehicle is unattended.
Once in the trunk, young children may
not be able to escape. If trapped in the
trunk, children can die from
suffocation or heat stroke.

Trunk Lid Emergency Release from inside the Trunk

As a security measure, an internal
trunk emergency release lever is built
into the trunk latching mechanism. In
the event of a person trapped inside
the trunk, the trunk lid can be simply
opened by pulling on the
phosphorescent handle attached to
the trunk latching mechanism.

Engine Lid Operation

Opening

Two latches must be released to open
the lid.

• From inside the vehicle, pull the
engine lid release lever located
under the left lower side of the
dashboard.

• Slightly lift the engine lid and push
the safety catch as indicated by the
arrow. The safety catch is located in
the center of the lid.

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• Move to the outside and stand in
front of the vehicle front grille.

• Lift the engine lid completely: this
operation is facilitated by two gas
struts keeping the fully open
position.

Closing

Lower the engine lid, until it is open
approximately 0.5 ft (15 cm), and then

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drop it. This should secure the
inclusion of both latches.

CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the engine lid to close it.

WARNING!

• Be sure the engine lid is fully latched

before driving away. If the lid is not
fully latched, it could open when the
vehicle is in motion and block your
vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or
death.

• Gear shifting is always active and

may be performed even when one
or more doors, the engine or the
boot lids are open. Therefore, in
these conditions, take great care to
avoid moving the gearshift lever
and so accidentally engage gears.

Occupants Restraint Systems

Occupants restraint systems are some
of the most important safety features
in your vehicle:

• Three-point seat belts (also called lap
and shoulder belts) for the driver
and all passengers.

• Advanced front air bags for driver
and passenger.

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABIC) for the driver and
passengers seated next to a window.

• Supplemental driver side knee air
bag.

• Additional seat-mounted side air
bags.

• An energy-absorbing steering
column and steering wheel.

• Front and rear outer seat belts
incorporate pretensioners that may
enhance occupant protection by
managing the energy created during
an impact.

• All seat belt systems (except the
driver’s and the rear central
passenger) include Automatic
Locking Retractors (ALR), which lock
the seat belt webbing into position
by extending the belt all the way out

and then adjusting the belt to the
desired length to restrain a child seat

or secure a large item in a seat.
Please pay close attention to the
information in this section. It tells you
how to use your restraint system
properly, to keep you and your
passengers as safe as possible.
If you are carrying children too small
for adult-sized seat belts, the seat
belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can
be used to hold infant and child
restraint systems. For more
information on LATCH, refer to
“Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)” in this section.

WARNING!

To help provide maximum protection,
you are advised to keep the seatback
in the most upright position possible
and the seat belt close to your chest
and pelvis. If the seat belt is loose, in
the event of an accident you could
move too far forward and could be
injured. Travelling with the seatback
too far reclined could also be
dangerous: even if the seat belts are
fastened, they may not work
correctly. In fact, the belt itself may

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not be close enough to your body and,
if it is in front of you, it could cause
neck wounds or other injuries in an
accident. Additionally, in an accident,
the lower section of the belt could

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press against the upper part of your
stomach rather than the pelvic area,
causing serious internal injuries.

NOTE:

The Advanced Front Air Bags have a
multistage inflator design. This allows
the air bag to have different stages of
inflation based on the severity and
type of collision.

Here are some simple steps you can
take to minimize the risk of harm from
a deploying air bag:

• Children 12 years old and under
should always ride buckled up in a
rear seat.

WARNING!

Infants in rear facing child restraints
should never ride in the front seat of a
vehicle with a passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag. An air bag deployment
can cause severe or fatal injury to
infants in that position.

Do not use child seats or child booster
cushions/backrests in the front
passenger seat. Occupants in the front
passenger seat must never sit on the
edge of the seat, leaning toward the
instrument panel or otherwise sit out
of position. The occupants’ back must
be as upright as comfort allows, and
must rest against the seatback with
the seat belt properly fastened. Feet
must be on the floor (i.e. not on the
dashboard, seat or out of the
window).

Children that are not big enough to
wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see
“Child Restraints System” in this
section) should be secured in the rear
seat in child restraints seats or
belt-positioning booster seats. Older
children who do not use child
restraints seats or belt-positioning
booster seats should ride properly
buckled up in the rear seat. Never
allow children to slide the shoulder
belt behind them or under their arm.
If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in
a rear facing child seat) must ride in
the front passenger seat, move the
seat as far back as possible and use the
proper child restraint (Refer to “Child
Restraints System” in this section).

You should read the instructions
provided with your child restraint
system to make sure that you are using
it properly.

• All occupants should always wear

their lap and shoulder belts properly.

• The driver and front passenger seats

should be moved back as far as
possible to allow the Advanced
Front Air Bags room to inflate.

• Do not lean against the door or

window. Your vehicle has
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABIC) or Supplemental
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB),
and if deployment occurs, the SABIC
and SAB air bags will inflate
forcefully into the space between
you and the door.

• If the air bag system in this vehicle

needs to be modified to
accommodate a disabled person,
contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer.

WARNING!

In an accident, all occupants can suffer
much greater injuries not properly
buckled up. You can strike the interior

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of your vehicle or other occupants or
you can be thrown out of the vehicle.
Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.
Buckle up even though you are an
excellent driver, even on short trips.
Someone on the road may be a poor
driver and cause an accident that
includes you. This can happen far
away from home or on your own
street.
Statistics report that seat belts save
lives and reduce the seriousness of
injuries in an accident. Some of the
worst injuries happen when people
are thrown from the vehicle. Seat
belts reduce the possibility of ejection
and the risk of injury caused by
striking the inside of the vehicle.
Everyone in a motor vehicle should be
belted at all times.

Three-Point Seat Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle
are equipped with combination lap
and shoulder belts.
The belt retractor is designed to lock
during very sudden stops or impacts.
This feature allows the shoulder part
of the belt to move freely with you
under normal conditions, fitting to the

body of the occupants. However, in an
accident, the belt will lock and reduce
your risk of striking the inside of the
vehicle or being thrown out.
The driver is responsible for
respecting, and ensuring that all the
other occupants of the car also
observe the local regulations
concerning the use of seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
starting the vehicle.
Seat belts are designed to be used by
persons whose physical characteristics
(age, height, weight) are provided for
by establishing legislation in each
country. Anyone who does comply
with these provisions may not travel in
the front passenger seat. This also
applies to children. Their heads are
proportionally heavier and larger than
those of adults, while their bones and
muscles are relatively undeveloped. To
help protect them in case of a
collision, they must use special
restraint or safety systems, even in the
rear seat area.

WARNING!

• It is forbidden and dangerous to ride

in a cargo area. In an accident,
people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or

killed.

• Do not allow passenger to ride in

any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.

• Be sure all passengers are in a seat

and using a seat belt properly.

• Wearing your belt improperly could

make your injuries in an accident
much worse. You might suffer
internal injuries, or you could even
slide out of part of the belt. Follow
these instructions to wear your seat
belt properly and to keep your
passengers safe, too.

• Two people should never be belted

into a single seat belt. People belted
together can crash into one another
in an accident, hurting one another
severely. Never use a lap/shoulder
belt for more than one person.

• Remember that, in the event of an

accident, the rear seat passengers
not wearing the seat belts are not
only subject to personal injuries but
also represent a serious danger for
the front seat occupants.

Three-Point Seat Belts Use Instructions

• Enter the vehicle and close the door.
Sit back and adjust the front seat.

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• The seat belt latch plate is above
your seat on the external side.

• Hold the latch plate and pull the belt
across you, make the belt go around
your body and when the belt is long

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enough to fit, insert the latch plate
into the buckle until you hear a
“click.”

WARNING!

• The seat belts height must be
adjusted only with the vehicle
stationary.

• Do not bring sharp edges in contact
with a seat belt. This could reduce
their initial strength and cause them
to tear in the event of a crash.

• If a seat belt has been brought in
contact with a sharp edge, or has
been used to pin something to it,

have it immediately replaced by our
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

• A belt that is latched up into the

wrong buckle will not protect you
properly. The lap portion of the belt
could ride too high on your body,
possibly causing internal injuries.
Always latch up your belt into the
corresponding buckle.

• A belt that is too loose will not

protect you properly. In a sudden
stop, you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of
injury. Wear your seat belt
comfortably.

• A belt that is worn under your arm is

dangerous. Your body could strike
the inside surfaces of the vehicle in
an accident, increasing head and
neck injury. A belt worn under the
arm can also cause internal injuries.

• The lower part must adhere to the
pelvis rather than the abdomen of
the occupant. To fasten the lap belt
pull slightly up the diagonal portion
of the shoulder belt. To loosen the
lap belt if too tight, tilt the latch
plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug
belt reduces the risk of sliding under
the belt in an accident.

WARNING!

• A lap belt worn too high can

increase the risk of internal injury in
an accident. The belt forces won't
impact on the strong hip and pelvic
bones, but across your abdomen.
Always wear the lap belt as low as
possible and keep it comfortable.

• A twisted belt will not protect you

properly. In a collision, it could even
cut into you. Be sure the belt is
straight. If you can't straighten a
belt in your vehicle, take it to a
Maserati Service Center immediately.

• Do not use devices (clips, fastenings

etc.) that prevent the seat belts from
laying close to the occupants bodies.

• Do not carry children on a

passenger’s lap using only one seat
belt for protecting both.

• Position the shoulder belt on your
chest so that it is comfortable and
not resting on your neck. The
retractor will withdraw any slack in
the belt.

• To release the belt, push the red
button on the buckle. The belt will
automatically retract to its stowed
position. If necessary, guide the seat

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belt with your hand while it is
rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.

WARNING!

A frayed or torn belt could break in an
accident and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the belt system
periodically, checking for cuts, frays,
or loose parts. Damaged parts must
be replaced immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify the
system. Seat belt/retractor assemblies
must be replaced by the Authorized
Maserati Dealer after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent
retractor, torn belt, etc.).

Three-Point Seat Belt Height Adjustment

WARNING!

The seat belts height must only be
adjusted when the vehicle is
stationary.

The vehicle has a shoulder belt height
adjuster for the driver and right front
passenger seating positions.

Adjust the guide so the shoulder
portion of the belt is on the shoulder
and not falling off of it. The belt
should be close to, but not contacting,
the neck.
Push the indicated button above the
shoulder belt guide to release the
anchorage, then move the belt slider
up or down to the position that fits
you best.

WARNING!

After the adjustment, always check
that the slider to which the oscillating
ring is fixed, is locked into one of the
positions provided. With the handgrip
released, push again downward to
allow the anchoring device to click
into place, in the event that it has not
been released in one of the positions
provided.

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When you release the anchorage try
to move the belt slider up and down
to make sure that it is locked in
position.

Three-Point Seat Belt Untwisting Procedure

Use the following procedure to
untwist a twisted three point belt.

• Position the latch plate as close as
possible to the anchor point.

• At about 0.5 to 1 ft (15 to 30 cm)
above the latch plate, grasp and
twist the belt 180 degrees to create
a fold that begins immediately
above the latch plate.

• Slide the latch plate upward over the
folded belt. The folded belt must
enter the slot at the top of the latch
plate.

• Continue to slide the latch plate up
until it clears the folded belt.

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Passengers Seat Belts

Passengers seat belts, except for the
rear central seat, are equipped with
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
and can be used to secure a child

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restraint system. For additional
information, see “Installing Child
Restraint Systems using the Vehicle
Seat Belt equipped with ALR” under
“Child Restraint Systems” in this
section.
If the passenger seating position is
equipped with an ALR and is being
used for normal usage: only pull the
belt out far enough to comfortably
wrap around the occupant so as to not
activate the ALR. If the ALR is
activated, you will hear a ratcheting
sound as the belt retracts. In this case,
allow the belt to retract completely
and then carefully pull out only the
amount of belt necessary to
comfortably wrap around the seat
occupant.
Slide the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a "click".

WARNING!

• Remember that, in the event of a

violent impact, the passengers on
the rear seats that are not wearing

the seat belts are not only subject to
personal injury but they also
represent a danger for passengers
sitting in the front seats.

• Always fasten the seat belts.

• Travelling without the seat belts

fastened significantly increases the
risk of serious injury in the event of
a collision, even with the airbags.

• In the event of a collision, the seat

belts help reduce the possibility of
the vehicle’s occupants being thrown
against the structures of the
passenger compartment or out of
the vehicle.

• The airbags are designed to work

together with the seat belts, not to
substitute them. The front airbags
only deploy in the event of certain
head-on collisions of sufficient
intensity. They will not be activated
if the vehicle rolls over, or in the
event of rear bumps or minor frontal
collisions, or non-frontal collisions.

Unlike all other seat belts, this one has
two buckles and two metal latch
plates; in this way it is possible to
release it from the seat and fold down
the long part (60) of the seatback
(refer to “Cargo Area” in section 3 for

further information). To buckle the
seat belt proceed as follows:

• Take place in the central seat and
pull out the belt from the upper
retractor in a normal manner,
without twisting it.

• Insert the first latch plate located at
the end of the shoulder portion of
the belt inside the left buckle (this is
the one without the red unlatch
button on the top of the slot).

• Insert the latch plate located at the
end of the lap portion of the belt
inside the right buckle.

To unlatch the seat belt, release the
right plate of the lap portion by
clicking on the red button.

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Using Seat Belt in Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR)

Use the seat belt automatic locking
mode anytime a child safety seat is
installed in a seating position that has
a belt with this feature.
Children under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height,
should be properly buckled up in a
child restraint system.

Automatic Locking Mode Setting

• Buckle the lap and shoulder belt.

• Grasp the shoulder portion and pull
downward until the entire belt is
extracted.

• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This indicates the safety belt
is now in the automatic locking
mode.

Automatic Locking Mode Unsetting

Unbuckle the three point seat belt and
allow it to retract completely to
disengage the automatic locking
mode and activate the vehicle
emergency locking mode.

WARNING!

• The belt and retractor assembly
must be checked by the Authorized

Maserati Dealer and must be
replaced if the Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) feature or any other
seat belt function is not working
properly.

• Failure to replace the belt and

retractor assembly could increase
the risk of injury in collisions.

Seat Belt Pretensioners

The car is equipped with front and
rear outer seat belt pretensioners, that
reduce slack in the belts in the event
of a severe frontal impact. This
guarantees the perfect adherence of
the seat belts to the occupants' bodies
before the restraining action begins.
Pretensioners work for all size
occupant restraint systems, including
the child restraint systems.

NOTE:

To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt tight to the chest and pelvis.

Pretensioners are triggered by the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). A
pretensioner may be used only once.
Pretensioners do not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any
changes to its original conditions will

invalidate its efficiency. If, due to
unusual natural events (floods, sea
storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and mud, it must be
replaced.

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WARNING!

It is strictly forbidden to remove or
tamper with the pretensioner
components. Any service intervention
must be carried out only by qualified
and authorized personnel. Always
contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer.

CAUTION!

Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localized heating (over
212°F/100°C for a maximum of 6 hours
max.) in the area around the
pretensioners may damage or deploy
them erroneously. These devices are
not affected by vibrations caused by
uneven road surfaces or low obstacles.
Contact the Authorized Maserati
Dealer for any intervention that may
be required.

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Enhanced Seat Belt Use
Reminder System (BeltAlert

®

BeltAlert
remind the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts. The feature

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activates whenever the ignition is on.
If the driver or front seat passenger is
unbelted, the seat belt reminder light

and message will turn on and
remain on until both front seat belts
are fastened.

The BeltAlert
begins after the vehicle speed is over
5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the seat
belt reminder light and message

and sounding an intermittent
chime. Once the sequence starts, it will
continue for the entire duration or
until the respective seat belts are
fastened. After the sequence
completes, the seat belt reminder light

and message remains illuminated

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is a feature intended to

®

warning sequence

®

fastened. The driver should instruct all

)

other occupants to fasten their seat
belts.
If a front seat belt is unbuckled while

until the respective seat belts are

traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h), BeltAlert
audio and visual notification.
The front passenger seat BeltAlert
not active when the front passenger
seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert

®

will provide both

®

may be

®

triggered when a pet or heavy object

Seat Belt Extender

If a seat belt is too short even when
fully extended and when the
adjustable upper shoulder belt
anchorage is in its lowest position, an
Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with a seat belt extender.
This extender should only be used if

is

the existing belt is not long enough.
When it is not required, remove the
extender and store it.

is placed on the front passenger seat
or when the seat is folded flat (for
versions/markets, where provided). It is
recommended that pets be restrained
in the rear seat in a pet harnesses or
pet carrier that is secured by seat belts,
and cargo is properly stowed.
BeltAlert

®

can be enabled or disabled

Only use it when the seat belt is not
long enough, when it is worn low and
snug and only in the recommended
seating positions. Remove and store
the extender when not used.

WARNING!

by your Maserati Authorized Dealer.
Maserati does not recommend
deactivating BeltAlert

®

.

NOTE:

®

Although BeltAlert

has been
deactivated, the seat belt reminder
light and message

will continue to
illuminate while the driver’s or front
passenger seat belt remains
unfastened.

Seat Belts and Pregnant Women

Seat belts should be worn by pregnant
women: the risk of injury in the event
of an accident is greatly reduced for
them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt. The best way to
protect the fetus is to protect the
mother.
Pregnant women must position the
lower part of the belt below the belly

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so that it passes over the pelvis and
under the abdomen (see figure).

When a safety belt is worn properly, it
is more likely that baby will not be
hurt in a crash. For pregnant women,
as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them
properly.

WARNING!

Pregnant women should observe the
above indications, as well as local
regulation concerning the use of seat
belts.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air bags

This vehicle has advanced front air
bags for both the driver and front
passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems.
The driver's advanced front air bag is
mounted in the center of the steering
wheel.
The passenger's advanced front air
bag is mounted in the instrument
panel, above the glove compartment.
The words “SRS AIRBAG” are
embossed on the air bag covers for
easier recognition.
In addition, the vehicle is equipped
with a supplemental driver side knee
air bag mounted in the instrument
panel below the steering column.

NOTE:

These air bags are certified to
regulations for advanced air bags.

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The advanced front air bags have a
multistage inflator design. This allows
the air bag to have different rates of
inflation based on the severity and
type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with a
driver and/or front passenger seat belt
buckle sensor that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt
is fastened. The seat belt buckle sensor
may adjust the inflation rate of the
advanced front air bags.
This vehicle is equipped with
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABIC) to protect the heads
of front and rear outer occupants. The
SABIC air bags are located above the
side windows and their covers are also
labeled “SRS AIRBAG”.
This vehicle is also equipped with
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags (SAB) for driver and passenger
pelvis-chest-shoulder protection

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during a side impact. The
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags are mounted on front seats and
are located in the outboard side of the
front seats.

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NOTE:

After any accident, the vehicle should
be taken to the Authorized Maserati
Dealer immediately.

Air Bag System Components

Your vehicle may be equipped with the
following air bag system components:

• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC);

• Air bag warning light on the
instrument cluster;

• Steering wheel and column;

• Instrument cluster;

• Driver advanced front air bag;

• Passenger advanced front air bag;

• Supplemental driver side knee air
bag;

• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags (SAB);

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtains (SABIC);

• Front and side impact sensors;

• Front and rear outer seat belt
pretensioners and seat belt buckle
switch.

WARNING!

The airbag is not a substitute for the
seat belts. Correct use of the seat
belts, in combination with the airbag,
will offer protection for the driver and
passenger in the front seat in the
event of a head-on collision.

Advanced Front Air Bags Properties

The advanced front air bag system has
multistage driver and front passenger
air bags. This system provides output
appropriate to the severity and type of
collision as determined by the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
which may receive information from
the front impact sensors.
The first stage inflator is triggered
immediately during an impact that
requires air bag deployment. This low
output is used in less severe collisions.
A higher energy output is used for
more severe collisions.

CAUTION!

• The electronic control unit provides
for the activation of the
pretensioners, front air bags or side
air bags (front and rear) based on
different criteria, according to the
type of impact. Failure of one or
more systems to activate is not
indicative of a system malfunction.

• The front and/or lateral air bags may
inflate if the vehicle suffers a violent
impact involving the underbody
area, for example in case of violent
impacts against steps, sidewalks,
speed bumps, or when the vehicle
falls into potholes, or similar.

WARNING!

• Never put objects (e.g. mobile
phones, toys, folders, tablets, ecc..)
on the passenger side of the
dashboard since they could interfere
with correct inflation of the
passenger air bag and also cause
serious injury to the occupants.

• Do not put anything on or around
the air bag covers or attempt to

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open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could
be injured because the air bags may
no longer be functional. The
protective covers for the air bag are
designed to open only when the air
bags are inflating.

• Always drive with your hands on

the steering wheel rim, so that the
air bag can inflate freely if required.
During the drive your back must be
as upright as comfort allows and be
against the seat back with the seat
belt properly fastened.

• Do not apply stickers or other

objects on the steering wheel, on
the dashboard in the passenger’s
side air bag area, on roof side trims
or on the seats.

• Do not travel with objects in your

lap, in front of your chest or
especially with a pipe, pencil or
other objects in your mouth. In the
event of a collision, the intervention
of the air bag could result in serious
injury.

• EXTREME HAZARD! Do not place

rearward-facing infant seat on front
seat in front of a not deactivated air
bag (see warning plate on the
dashboard and behind the sun

visors). Deployment of the air bag in
an accident could cause fatal injuries
to the baby regardless of the
severity of the collision.

Supplemental Air bags

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)

Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags (SAB) protect the pelvis, chest
and shoulder area of the occupants in

the event of a side impact of
medium/high severity. The SAB is
marked with “AIRbag” label sewn into
the outboard side of the front seats.

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When the air bag deploys, it opens the
seam between the front and side of
the seat's trim cover. Each air bag
deploys independently; a left side
impact deploys the left air bag only
and a right side impact deploys the
right air bag only.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)

SABIC air bags are designed to protect
the head of front and rear occupants
in the event of a side impact, thanks
to the wide cushion inflation surface.
Each air bag features inflated
chambers placed adjacent to the head
of each outboard occupant that
reduce the potential for side-impact
head injuries. The SABIC deploy

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downward, covering both windows on
the impact side.

WARNING!

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• Side air bags also need room to

inflate. Do not rest your head, arms
or elbows on the door, windows or
the area in which the window bag is
located to avoid possible injury
during air bag inflation. Sit upright
in the center of the seat.

• Do not cover the front seatbacks

with clothes or covers. Do not use
accessory seat covers or place
objects between you and the side air
bags; the performance could be
adversely affected and/or objects
could cause serious injury.

• Do not add roof racks that require

permanent attachments (bolts or
screws) for installation on the
vehicle roof. Do not drill into the
roof of the vehicle for any reason.

Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air bag

The supplemental driver side knee air
bag provides enhanced protection and
works together with the driver
advanced front air bag during a
frontal impact.

Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls

Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

The Occupant Restraint Controller ORC
determines if deployment of the front
and/or side air bags in a frontal or side
collision is required. Based on the
impact sensor's signals, a central
electronic ORC deploys the advanced
front air bags, SABIC and SAB air bags,
and front seat belt pretensioners, as
required, depending on the severity
and type of impact.
Advanced front air bags and
supplemental driver side knee air bag
are designed to provide additional
protection by supplementing the seat
belts in certain frontal collisions
depending on the severity and type of
collision. Advanced front air bags and
supplemental driver side knee air bag
are not expected to reduce the risk of
injury in rear, side, or rollover
collisions.
The advanced front air bags will not
deploy in all frontal collisions,
including those that may produce
substantial vehicle damage, for
example, some pole collisions, truck
under rides, and corner impacts. On
the other hand, depending on the
type and location of impact, advanced

front air bags may deploy in crashes
with little vehicle front-end damage
but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
The side air bags will not deploy in all
side collisions. Side air bag deployment
will depend on the severity and type
of collision. Because air bag sensors
measure vehicle deceleration over
time, vehicle speed and damage
merely are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your
protection in all accidents, and also are
needed to help keep you in position,
away from an inflating air bag. The
ORC monitors the readiness of the
electronic parts of the air bag system
whenever the ignition switch is in the
RUN position. If the ignition switch is
in the OFF position, in the ACC
position, or not active, the air bag
system is not activated and the air
bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power
supply system that may deploy the air
bags even if the battery has low power
or it becomes disconnected prior to
deployment. When starting the
vehicle, ORC turns on the air bag
warning light

on the instrument

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cluster for approximately 4 to 8
seconds for a test.
After the test, the air bag warning
light will turn off. If the ORC, during
the diagnosis phase detects a
malfunction that could affect the air
bag system, it turns on the air bag
warning light and the “Service Airbag
System” message either momentarily
or continuously. The diagnostics also
record the nature of the malfunction.
A beep will sound if the light
illuminates again after initial startup.

The air bag warning light monitors
the internal circuits and
interconnecting wiring associated with
air bag system electrical components.

WARNING!

• If the ignition switch is in RUN

position, the engine is off and the

vehicle is in complete stop, the air
bags can be deployed in case of
collision. For this reason, children
must never occupy the front seat in
a rearward facing seat even if the
car is not moving. Deployment of
the air bag following an impact
could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Please note that when the
ignition switch is in the OFF or ACC
position or is turned off, the air bag
will not deploy in case of collision.
Therefore, in these cases, lack of air
bag deployment is not an indication
of a system malfunction.

• Ignoring the air bag warning light

and message in your instrument
cluster could mean you won't have
the air bags to protect you in a
collision. If the light does not come
on as a bulb check when the ignition
is first turned on, stays on after you
start the engine, or if it comes on as
you drive, have an Authorized
Maserati Dealer service the air bag
system immediately.

Front Air Bag Inflator Units

When the ORC detects a collision
requiring the advanced front air bags,
it signals the inflator units. A large

quantity of nontoxic gas is generated
to inflate the advanced front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and
the upper right side of the instrument
panel separate and fold out of the
way as the air bags inflate to their full
size. The air bags then quickly deflate
while helping to restrain the driver
and front passenger. The advanced
front air bag gas is vented through
the vent holes in the sides of the air
bag. In this way, the air bags do not
interfere with your control of the
vehicle.

Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit

The supplemental driver side knee air
bag unit is located in the instrument
panel trim beneath the steering
column. When the ORC detects a
collision requiring the air bag, it
signals the inflator units. A large
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated
to inflate the supplemental driver side
knee air bag. The trim cover separates
and folds out of the way allowing the
air bag to inflate to the full size. The
supplemental driver side knee air bag
gas is vented through small vent holes
in the side of the air bag.

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Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units

The ORC unit determines if a side
collision requires the side air bags to
inflate, based on the severity and type

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of collision. Based on the severity and
type of collision, the side air bag
inflator on the crash side of the vehicle
may be triggered, releasing a quantity
of nontoxic gas.
The inflating SAB exits through the
seat seam into the space between the
occupant and the door. The side air
bag moves at a very high speed and
with such a high force that it could
injure you if you are not seated
properly, or if items are positioned in
the area where the side air bag
inflates. This especially applies to
children.

Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units

During collisions where the impact is
confined to a particular area of the
side of the vehicle, the ORC may
deploy the SABIC air bags, depending
on the severity and type of collision. In
these events, the ORC will deploy the
SABIC only on the impact side of the
vehicle. A quantity of non-toxic gas is
generated to inflate the side curtain
air bag.

The inflating side curtain air bag
pushes the head/s of the occupant/s
seating in the outside seats from the
edge of the headliner out of the way
and covers the window. The air bag
inflates with enough force to possibly
injure you if you are not belted and
seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the side
curtain air bag inflates. This especially
applies to children.

Front and Side Impact Sensors

In front and side impacts, impact
sensors can aid the ORC in determining
appropriate response to impact events.

Enhanced Accident Response System

In the event of an impact causing air
bag deployment, if the communication
network and the power remains intact,
depending on the nature of the
accident, the ORC will determine
whether the enhanced accident
response system will have to perform
the following functions:

• cut off fuel to the engine;

• turn hazard lights and interior lights
on as long as the battery has power
or until the ignition switch is turned
off;

• unlock the doors automatically.

Air Bag Deployment Result

The advanced front air bags are
designed to deflate immediately after
deployment.
If you do have a collision which
deploys the air bags, any or all of the
following may occur:

• The nylon air bag material may
sometimes cause abrasions and/or
skin reddening to the driver and
front passenger as the air bags
deploy and unfold.

• As the air bags deflate, you may see
some smoke-like particles. The
particles are a normal by-product of
the process that generates the
non-toxic gas used for air bag
inflation. These airborne particles
may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or
throat. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment
manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning. Do not drive your vehicle
after the air bags have deployed. If
you are involved in another collision,
the air bags will not be in place to
protect you.

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ENVIRONMENTAL!

Air bag inflation releases a small
amount of powder. This powder is not
harmful to the environment.

WARNING!

• Deployed air bags and seat belt

pretensioners cannot protect you in
another collision. Have the air bags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the
front seat belt retractor assemblies
replaced by a Maserati Service
Center. Also, have the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) system
serviced as well.

• Have the air bag checked, serviced

and replaced only by an Authorized
Maserati Dealer.

Air Bag System Maintenance

WARNING!

• Modifications to any part of the air

bag system could cause it to fail;
thus you could be injured if the air
bag system is not there to protect
you. Do not modify the components
or wiring. Do not modify the front

bumper, vehicle body structure, or
add aftermarket side steps or
running boards.

• It is dangerous to try to repair any

part of the air bag system without
the necessary know-how.

• Do not attempt to modify any part

of your air bag system. The air bag
may inflate accidentally or may not
function properly if modifications
are made. Take your vehicle to the
Authorized Maserati Dealer for any
air bag system service. If your seat
including your trim cover and
cushion needs to be serviced in any
way (including removal or
loosening/tightening of seat
attachment bolts), take the vehicle
to the Authorized Maserati Dealer.

• Only Maserati manufacturer

approved seat accessories may be
used. If it is necessary to modify the
air bag system for persons with
disabilities, contact the Authorized
Maserati Dealer.

• If the speedometer, tachometer, or

any engine related gauges are not
working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be
disabled. The air bags may not be
ready to inflate for your protection.
Promptly check the fuse block for

blown fuses. To identify the air bag
fuse see “Fuse Replacement” in
section 7. See the Authorized
Maserati Dealer if the fuse is
efficient.

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Transport of persons with disability

If it is necessary to modify the
advanced air bag system of your
vehicle to accommodate a person with
disabilities, contact an Authorized

Maserati Dealer.

WARNING!

• The advanced air bag system of your

vehicle is not designed to protect
adults with disabilities that require
deactivation of the passenger or
driver air bag.

• If you or another occupant is an

adult with a medical condition that
requires air bag deactivation, please
contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer. For further information on
disabled driver or passengers see
http://www.safercar.gov.

• As long as the air bag is activated,

persons with disabilities are advised

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not to travel in the front seat in
order to avoid the risk of serious
injuries or death, even in minor
crashes.

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Event Data Recorder (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an Event
Data Recorder (EDR) function which is
integral to the AIR BAG control
module. The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data, in certain crash or
near crash-like situations, such as air
bag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle, that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a
short period of time.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:

• how various systems in your vehicle
were operating;

• whether or not the driver and front
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;

• driver’s depressing force on the
accelerator and/or brake pedal (if
adaptable);

• speed of the vehicle.

These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE:

EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the
EDR under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded.

To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed after authorization of the
owner.

Child Restraint Systems

Everyone in your vehicle must be
buckled up all the time, including
babies and children. Every state in the
United States and all Canadian
provinces require that small children
ride in proper restraint systems. Please
be reminded that you can be
prosecuted for ignoring this law.
Children 12 years or younger should
ride properly buckled up in a rear seat,
if available. According to crash
statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front.

WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child,
even a tiny baby, can become a
projectile inside the vehicle. The force
required to hold even an infant on
your lap could become so great that
you could not hold the child, no
matter how strong you are. The child
and others could be badly injured. Any
child riding in your vehicle should be
in a proper restraint system suitable
for the child’s size.

There are different sizes and types of
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newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt.
Always refer to the manual provided
with child seat to ensure it is the
proper type according the travelling
child. Use the restraint system that is
correct for your child.

Infants and Child Restraints

Safety experts recommend that
children ride rearwardfacing in the
vehicle until they are two years old or
until they reach either the height or
weight limit of their rear facing child
seat.
Two types of child restraint systems
can be used rearward-facing: infant
carriers and child seats.
The infant carrier is only used
rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is
recommended for children from birth
until they reach the weight or height
limit of the infant carrier.
Child seats can be used either
rearward-facing or forward-facing in
the vehicle. Child seats often have a
higher weight limit in the
rearward-facing direction than infant
carriers do, so they can be used
rearward-facing by children who have
outgrown their infant carrier but are
still younger than at least two years
old.

Children should remain rearward­facing until they reach the highest
weight or height allowed by their
child seat. Both types of child restraint
systems are fixed to the car by the
lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child
restraint anchor system. Refer to
“Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)” in this section.

WARNING!

Rearward-facing child seats must
never be used in the front seat of a
vehicle with the front passenger air
bag unless the air bag is turned off.
An air bag deployment could cause
severe injury or death to infants in
forward facing seats.

Older Children and Child Restraints

Children who are two years old or
who have outgrown their rear-facing
child seat can ride forward-facing in
the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats
and convertible child seats used in the
forward-facing direction are for
children who are over two years old or
who have outgrown the rear-facing
weight or height limit of their
rear-facing child seat.

Children should remain in a
forward-facing child seat with a
harness for as long as possible, up to
the highest weight or height allowed
by the child seat. These child seats are
also fixed to the car by the
lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child
restraint anchorage system. Refer to
“Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)” in this section.
All children whose weight or height is
above the forward-facing limit for the
child seat should use a belt­positioning booster seat until the
vehicle’s seat belts fit properly. If the
child cannot sit with knees bent over
the vehicle’s seat cushion while the
back is against the seatback, they
should use a belt-positioning booster
seat.
The child and belt-positioning booster
seat are fixed to the car by the
lap/shoulder belt.

Children Too Large for Booster Seats

Children who are large enough to
wear the shoulder belt comfortably
and whose legs are long enough to
bend over the front of the seat when
their back is against the seatback
should use the lap/shoulder belt in a
rear seat.

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• Make sure that the child is upright in
the seat.

• The lap portion should be low on the
hips and as snug as possible.

• Check belt fit periodically. A child’s

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squirming or slouching can move the
belt out of position.

• If the shoulder belt contacts the face
or neck, move the child closer to the
center of the vehicle. Never allow a
child to put the shoulder belt under
an arm or behind their back.

NOTE:

For additional information, refer to
www.seatcheck.org or call
1–866–SEATCHECK. Canadian residents
should refer to Transport Canada’s
website for additional information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm

WARNING!

• Improper installation can lead to
failure of an infant or child restraint.
It could come loose in a collision. The
child could be badly injured or killed.
Follow the manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.

• A rearward-facing child restraint

should only be used in a rear seat. A
rearward-facing child restraint in the
front seat may be struck by a
deploying passenger air bag, which
may cause severe or fatal injury to
the infant.

Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint

• Before buying any restraint system,
make sure that it has a label
certifying that it meets all applicable
Safety Standards. Maserati also
recommends that you make sure that
you can install the child restraint in
the vehicle where you will use it
before you buy it.

• The restraint system must be
appropriate for your child’s weight
and height.

• Check the label on the restraint
system for weight and height limits.

• Carefully follow the instructions that
come with the restraint system.

• If installed improperly, it may not
work when needed.

• Fit the child into the seat according
to the child restraint manufacturer’s
directions.

WARNING!

When your child restraint system is
not in use, secure it in the vehicle with
the seat belt or remove it from the
vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the
vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it
could strike the occupants or
seatbacks and cause serious personal
injury.

Installing Child Restraint Systems using the Vehicle Seat Belt equipped with ALR

The rear side passenger seat belts are
equipped with an Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) to secure child
protection through a Child Restraint
System (CRS). These types of seat belts
are designed to keep the lap portion
of the seat belt tight around the child
restraint seat avoiding to use a locking
clip.
The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if
the entire belt is pulled out of the
retractor in order to enable the belt to
retract subsequently. For additional
information on ALR, see “Using Seat
Belt in Automatic Locking Retractor
Mode (ALR)” in “Occupants Restraint
Systems” in this section.

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To install a Child Restraint System with
ALR, pull enough of the belt out of
the retractor leading it through the
belt path of the protection device.
Slide the latch into the buckle until it
clicks. Remove then the entire safety
belt from the retractor in order to
rewound. While rewinding a click will
indicate the safety belt is now in
Automatic Locking mode.
Exert then a traction on the exceeded
lap section of the belt in order to
tighten it around the child restraint
seat. All seat belts will loosen over
time, it is therefore necessary to check
them periodically and set them
properly.
Some difficulties to tighten the lap
and shoulder belt of the Children
Restraint System may be encountered
due to the closeness of the buckle or
latch to the belt path.

Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH)

Your vehicle's side rear seats are all
equipped with the child restraint
anchorage system called LATCH.
The LATCH system allows the child
restraint systems to be fixed without
using the vehicle's seat belts, instead
fixing the child restraint system to the

vehicle structure, using lower A
anchorages and upper tether strap B.

LATCH-Compatible child restraint
systems are now available. You should
never install LATCH child seats so that
two seats share a common lower
anchorage.
If your child restraints are not
LATCH-Compatible, install the
restraints using the vehicle's seat belts.

Installing a LATCH- Compatible Child Restraint System

Follow the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions provided
with the child restraint system.
The lower LATCH anchorages are “U”
metal rings located on the rear seat
where the cushion meets the seatback
and are located just below the symbol
shown in the picture, but are not
visible. You will easily feel them if you
run your finger along the intersection

of the seatback and seat cushion
surfaces.

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In addition, there are tether strap
anchorages behind each rear seat. The
anchorages are located in the panel
between the rear seatback and the
rear window and are under a plastic
cover (indicated in the figure) with the
anchorage symbol on it.

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To fix a LATCH-Compatible child
restraint seat proceed as follows.
Secure the child seat using the “U”
lower metal rings positioned on the
rear seat, then fix the upper belt, also
called Top Tether (provided with the
child seat) to the attachments located
in the rear part of the backrest passing
it over the headrest.
Subsequently:

• lift the plastic cover fitted behind the
seat where you want to install the
child restraint system;

• route the seat belt to provide the
most direct path between the
anchorage and the child restraint
system;

• attach the hook of the top tether
strap (provided with the child
restraint system) to the anchor;

• tighten upper strap until you reach
the tension level recommended by
the restraint system manufacturer.

NOTE:

For any further details on installation
and/or use, refer to the instructions
provided with the child seat.

WARNING!

• A child seat should be fitted only
when the car is stationary. Follow
the instructions for assembly,
disassembly and positioning that the
manufacturer must supply with the
child restraint system.

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap
could lead to increased head motion
and possible injury to the child. Use
only the anchor position directly
behind the child seat to secure a

child restraint top tether strap.

NOTE:

• Ensure that the tether strap does not

slip into the opening between the
seatbacks as you remove slack in the
strap.

• When using a LATCH-Compatible

child restraint system, please ensure
that all seat belts not being used for
occupant restraints are stowed and
out of reach of children.

WARNING!

Improper installation of a child
restraint system to the LATCH
anchorages can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. The child
could be badly injured or killed.
Follow the child restraint
manufacturer's directions exactly
when installing an infant or child
restraint system.

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Transporting Pets

Air bags deploying in the front seat
could harm your pet. An unrestrained
pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during
panic braking or in an accident.
Pets should be restrained in the rear
seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers
that are secured by vehicle seat belts.

ParkSense®Park Assist (optional)

®

The ParkSense
called “Park Assist”) system provides
visual and audible indications of the
distance between the rear and/or
front bumper and a detected obstacle
when backing up or moving forward,
e.g. during a parking maneuver.
Refer to "Park Assist System Usage
Precautions" for limitations of this
system and recommendations.
Park Assist system will retain the last
system state (enabled or disabled)
from the last ignition cycle when the
ignition is changed to the RUN
position.
Park Assist system can be active only
when the shift lever is in R (Reverse) or
D (Drive).
If Park Assist is enabled at one of
these shift lever positions, the system
will remain active until the vehicle
speed is increased to approximately
7 mph (11 km/h) or above. The system
will become active again if the vehicle
speed is decreased to speeds less than
approximately 6 mph (9 km/h).

Park Assist (hereafter

behind the vehicle that is within the
sensor's field of view. The sensors can
detect obstacles up to approximately
60 in (150 cm) from the rear bumper
in the horizontal direction, depending
on the location, type and orientation
of the obstacle.

The six Park Assist sensors, located in
the front bumper, monitor the area in
front of the vehicle that is within the
sensor's field of view.
The sensors can detect obstacles up to
a distance of approximately 50 in (120
cm) from the front bumper in the
horizontal direction, depending on
the location, type and orientation of
the obstacle.

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Park Assist Sensors

The four Park Assist sensors, located in
the rear bumper, monitor the area

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2

Park Assist Warning Messages Display

The Park Assist Warning screen will
only be displayed if “Sound and
Display” is selected from the MTC
System. Refer to “MTC Settings” in
section 4 for further information.
The Park Assist Warning screen is
located on the instrument cluster
display.
It provides visual warnings to indicate
the distance between the front/rear
bumper and the detected obstacle.
The warning display will turn on
indicating the system status (Ready or
Off) when the vehicle is in R (Reverse)
or in D (Drive) and an obstacle has
been detected.

display the arc moving towards the
vehicle and the sound tone will change
from slow, to fast, to continuous.
The vehicle is close to an obstacle
when the instrument cluster displays
one flashing red arc only, combined
with a continuous sound.

The system will indicate a detected
obstacle by displaying three fixed light
arcs while beeping for a one-half
second. The color indicates the
distance and the arc indicates the
position of the detected obstacle. The
amber color of the arc indicates the
medium and maximum distance, while
the red color indicates the minimum
distance.
As the vehicle moves closer to the
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NOTE:

Park Assist will turn off the front park
assist audible alert (chime) after
approximately 4 seconds when an
obstacle has been detected, the
vehicle is stationary, and brake pedal is
applied.

The following chart shows the
warning alert visualization when the
system is detecting an obstacle.

Warning Alerts

Rear distance

Front distance

Audible Alert None Single (rear only) Slow (rear only) Fast Continuous
Arc-Type lights

number
Arc color - Amber Amber Amber Red
Radio Mute No Yes Yes Yes Yes

More than 60 in

(150 cm)

More than 50 in

(120 cm)

None 3 - Solid 3 - Flash 2 - Flash 1 - Flash

60-40 in

(150-100 cm)

50-40 in

(120-100 cm)

40-24 in

(100-60 cm)

40-14 in

(60-35 cm)

Less than 14 in

(35 cm)

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Enabling and Disabling Park Assist

Park Assist can be enabled and
disabled using the MTC System. The
available choices are: “Off”, “Sound

2

Only”, or “Sound and Display”. See
“MTC Settings” in section 3 for further
information.
When the Park Assist soft-key is
pressed to disable the system, the
instrument cluster will display the
“Park Assist System disabled” message
for approximately five seconds. See
“Instrument Cluster” in section 4 for
further information.
When the shift lever is moved to R
(Reverse) or to D (Drive) at a speed of
7 mph (11 km/h) or below and the
system is disabled, the instrument
cluster will display the “Park Assist off”
message for approximately five
seconds in R (Reverse) or for 5 seconds
when the vehicle is in D (Drive).

Servicing Park Assist System

In case of malfunction of the Park
Assist System, the instrument cluster
will actuate a single sound, once per
ignition cycle. The instrument cluster
will display a message when any of the
rear or front sensor(s) are blocked by
snow, mud, or ice and the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
The instrument cluster will display the
“Service Park Assist Sensors” message
when any of the rear or front sensors
are damaged and require service.
When the shift lever is moved to R
(Reverse) or D (Drive) and the system
has detected a faulted condition, the
instrument cluster will display the
corresponding message for the time
lapse the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or D
(Drive) at speeds less than 7 mph
(11 km/h). Under this condition Park
Assist will not operate. See
“Instrument Cluster” in section 4 for
further information.
If “...Wipe Off...” displays on the
instrument cluster make sure the outer
surface and the underside of the rear
bumper and/or front bumper is clean
and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or
other obstruction and then cycle the
ignition switch. If the message

continues to appear contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

If “Service Park Assist Sensors” or
“Park Assist Unavailable Service
Required” display on the instrument
cluster, contact an Authorized

Maserati Dealer.

Cleaning the Park Assist Sensors

When cleaning the sensors, take
special care not to scratch or damage
them; therefore, do not use dry, rough
or hard cloths.
The sensors must be washed with clean
water, possibly adding car shampoo.
Should you need to repaint the
bumper or in case of paint touch-ups
in the sensor area, please contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer. Incorrect
paint application could affect the
parking sensors operation.

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Park Assist System Usage Precautions

NOTE:

• Jackhammers, large trucks, and

other vibrations could affect the
performance of Park Assist.

• Objects such as bicycle carriers,

trailer hitches, etc., should not be
placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the
rear bumper while driving the
vehicle. Failure to do so can result in
the system misinterpreting a close
object as a sensor problem, causing
the Service Park Assist message to be
displayed in the instrument cluster.

CAUTION!

• Park Assist is only a parking aid and
is unable to recognize every
obstacle, including small ones.
Parking curbs might only be
temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located
above or below the sensors will not
be detected when they are in close
proximity.

• The vehicle must be driven slowly
when using Park Assist in order to be
able to stop in time when an
obstacle is detected. When backing

up, it is recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder
when using Park Assist.

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing
up even when using the Park Assist
system. Always check carefully behind
your vehicle, look behind you, and be
sure to check for pedestrians, animals,
other vehicles, obstructions, and blind
spots before backing up. You are
responsible for safety and must
continue to pay attention to your
surroundings. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.

ParkView®Rear Back Up Camera

Your vehicle is equipped with the
ParkView
allows you to see an image on the
MTC screen of the rear surroundings
of your vehicle whenever the shift
lever is put into reverse.
The image will be displayed along
with a caution note to “Check Entire
Surroundings” across the top of the
screen. After five seconds this note
will disappear.
The ParkView®camera is located on
the rear of the vehicle above the rear
License plate.
When the vehicle is shifted out of
reverse, the rear camera mode is
exited and the navigation or audio
screen appears again.
When displayed, static grid lines will
illustrate the width of the vehicle
while a dashed center-line will
indicate the center of the vehicle to
assist with parking or aligning to a
hitch/receiver. The static grid lines will
show separate zones in different color
that will help indicate the distance to
the rear of the vehicle.
The following table shows the
approximate distances for each zone
and color:

®

Rear Back Up Camera that

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Zone Distance to the rear of

the vehicle

Red 0 - 12 in (0 - 30 cm)
Yellow 12 - 40 in (30 cm - 1 m)

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Green 40 in (1 m) or greater

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing
up even when using the ParkView
rear back up camera. Always check
carefully behind your vehicle, and be
sure to check for pedestrians, animals,
other vehicles, obstructions, or blind
spots before backing up. You are
responsible for the safety of your
surroundings and must continue to
pay attention while backing up.

Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.

• Press the check box soft key next to
“Parkview Backup Camera” to
enable/disable it.

CAUTION!

• To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView
should only be used as a parking aid,
as the The ParkView

®

camera is

®

unable to view every obstacle or
object in your drive path.

• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle
must be driven slowly when using
ParkView

®

to be able to stop in time
when an obstacle is seen. It is
recommended that the driver look
frequently over his/her shoulder
when using ParkView

®

.

NOTE:

If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign
substance builds up on the camera

®

lens, clean the lens, rinse with water,
and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover
the lens.

®

ParkView

On/Off

• Turn the MTC on.

• Press and release the “Settings”
soft-key.

• Press and release the “Safety &
Driving Assistance” soft-key.

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Safety Tips

Transporting Passengers

WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals

inside parked vehicles in hot
weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury.

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a

cargo area, inside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured.

• Do not allow people to ride in any

area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is

in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it
can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid
breathing (CO), follow these safety
tips:

• Do not run the engine in a closed

garage or in confined areas any
longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.

• If it is necessary to sit in a parked

vehicle with the engine running,
adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed.

• If you are required to drive with the

trunk/liftgate open, make sure that
all windows are closed and the
climate control blowers switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the
recirculation mode.

The best protection against carbon
monoxide entry into the passenger
compartment is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system.

Whenever detecting a change in the
sound of the exhaust system or
eventual exhaust fumes inside the
vehicle have an Authorized Maserati
Dealer inspect the complete exhaust
system and adjacent body areas for
broken, damaged, deteriorated, or
mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections
could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment.

WARNING!

CALIFORNIA proposition 65.
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the state of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component
wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

Vehicle Safety Checks

Seat Belts

• Inspect the belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose

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parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately.

• Do not disassemble or modify the
system.

• If the belt has been sharply pulled,

2

for example as the result of an
accident, the safety belt, together
with the anchoring devices, the
anchoring device mounting screws
and the pretensioner (if available)
must be completely replaced. Even if
the belt does not present any
exterior signs of wear or damage, it
may have lost its restraining
properties.

Air Bag Warning Light

The
remain lit for a few seconds bulb
checking when the ignition switch is
pushed in RUN position (see
“Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
— Air bags” chapter in this section).

• If the light

• If the light stays on, flickers, or comes

light should illuminate and

does not illuminate
while starting, contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer.

on while driving, have the system
checked by an Authorized Maserati

Dealer.

WARNING!

Certain components of this vehicle
such as air bag modules, seat belt
pretensioners, adaptive steering
columns, and button cell batteries may
contain Perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or
vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

Defroster

Check operation by selecting the
defrost mode and place the blower
system on high speed (see “Air
Conditioning Controls” chapter in
section 4).
You should be able to feel the air
directed against the windshield and
front side windows. Contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer for service
if your defroster is inoperable.

Floor Mats

Always use floor mats designed to fit
the footwell of your vehicle. Use only
floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly
secured so that they cannot slip out of
position and interfere with the pedals

or impair safe operation of your
vehicle in other ways.

WARNING!

Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury.

• Always make sure that floor mats

are properly attached to the proper
fasteners.

• Never place or install floor mats or

other floor coverings in the vehicle
that cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and
interfering with the pedals or the
ability to control the vehicle.

• Never put floor mats or other floor

coverings on top of already installed
floor mats. Additional floor mats and
other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with
the pedals.

• Check mounting of mats on a regular

basis. Always properly reinstall and
secure floor mats that have been
removed for cleaning.

• Always make sure that objects

cannot fall into the driver footwell

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while the vehicle is moving. Objects
can become trapped under the
brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Mounting posts must be properly

installed, if not equipped from the
factory. Failure to properly follow
floor mat installation or mounting
can cause interference with the
brake pedal and accelerator pedal
operation causing loss of control of
the vehicle.

Tires

• Examine tires for excessive tread
wear and uneven wear patterns.

• Check for stones, nails, glass, or
other objects lodged in the tread or
sidewall.

• Inspect tire tread for cuts and cracks.

• Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and
bulges.

• Check lug nuts for tightness.

• Check the tires (see “Tire Inflation
Pressure” chapter in section 8) for
proper cold inflation pressure.

Lights and Indicator Lights

• Have someone observe the
operation of exterior lights while

you operate the controls (see
“Lights” chapter in section 3).

• Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument
panel (see “Instrument Cluster”
chapter in section 4).

Door Latches

• Check for positive closing, latching,
and locking of doors and trunk lid
(see “Unlock Power Doors and Trunk
Lid with Key fob” chapter in this
section).

Fluid Leaks

• After parking overnight check under
the vehicle for recent fluid leaks (oil,
fuel, etc.).

• If gasoline fumes are detected or
fluid leaks are suspected, contact an

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

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3 – Understanding the Vehicle

Interior Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Driver Memory Seat (optional for Power/Manual Seats

version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Adjustable Pedals (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Rear-View Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Interior Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Power Sunroof with Sunshade (if foreseen) . . . . . . . . 120

HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Conditioned Air Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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Interior Components

Dashboard Components

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1 Adjustable side air outlets.
2 Engine START/STOP button.
3 Headlight switch.
4 Light dimmer controls.
5 Steering wheel controls.
6 Instrument cluster.
7 Engine lid release.
8 Adjustable central air outlets.
9 Analog clock.
10 MTC display.
11 Hazard lights switch.
12 Climate controls.
13 SD Memory card slot.
14 CD/DVD slot.
15 Internal rear view mirror.
16 Storage compartment.
17 Front dome console.
18 Dashboard glove box handle.
19 Dashboard storage

compartment.

Central Console Components

1 Automatic transmission shift

lever.

2 Drive mode switches.
3 Electric Parking Brake lever.
4 Cover for compartment with

AUX and USB port.

5 Cover for cup holder and

power socket compartment.

6 Unlock button for central

console with cup holder and
power outlet.

7 Central console covers with

armrest function.

8 Air outlets (adjustable).
9 Rear power sunshade and rear

seats comfort controls panel
(optional).

Understanding the Vehicle

Components between the Rear Seats

3

1 Armrest cup holder covers

unlock button.

2 Armrest compartment unlock

button with power outlet.

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Front Doors Components

3

1 Inside door handle.
2 Driver’s seat and rear mirrors

memory switch.

3 Rear view mirrors, power

windows and power switches
door unlocks/locks switches
panel.

4 Passenger power window

switch.

5 Power door unlocks/locks,

passenger door.

6 Trunk lid release.
7 Loudspeakers.
8 Storage compartment.
9 Internal door lock/unlock knob.
10 Door panel grip.
11 Reflex reflector.
12 Outside door handle.
13 Door lock button with “Passive

Entry” function.

14 Door outboard opening lock

(for version/market where
provided).

Rear Doors Components

1 Inside rear door handle.
2 Grip.
3 Loudspeaker.
4 Door storage pockets.
5 Power window and power

doors lock/unlock buttons.

6 “Child protection” door lock

system.

7 Inside door lock/unlock knob.
8 Reflex reflector.
9 Outside door handle.

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Front Seats

Seats and seat belts are part of the
Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
Depending on the different versions,
the front seats may have different
controls for adjustment and optional
features.
For further information, see chapter
“Occupant restraint system” in Section

2.

WARNING!

Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in
a seat and using a seat belt properly.

Front Power Seats

The power seats switches are located
on the outboard side of the seat
cushion.
Use these two front switches to move
the driver's seat up or down, forward
or rearward or to recline the seat
cushion and the seatback.
Use the rear switch to adjust the
lumbar support.

Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment

The seat can be adjusted both forward
and rearward.
Push the seat switch 1 forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the
direction of the switch.
Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.

Seat Up/Down Adjustment

The height of the seat can be adjusted
up- or downward.

Grip switch 1 from the back side and
push it down or up.
Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.
To manually lift or lower the head
restraints press the indicated lateral
button.

3

WARNING!

Remember that the headrests must be
positioned so that their upper edge is
aligned with the top of the occupant’s
head. In fact, only in this position can
they provide the support required in
the event of a bumper-to-tail collision.

Seat Tilt Control (Up/Down)

The angle of the seat cushion can be
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Pull upward or push the front of the
switch 1, to move the front cushion
seat in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.

Seat Back Tilt Control

The angle of the seatback can be
adjusted forward or rearward.
Push the seatback switch 2 forward or

3

rearward, the upper seatback will
move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch 2 when the desired
position is reached.

Power Lumbar

Push the switch 3 forward or rearward
to increase or decrease the lumbar
support.
Push the switch 3 upward or
downward to raise or lower the
lumbar support.

WARNING!

• Never adjust the seat while driving.

You could lose control of the vehicle.
Moving the seat could distract you
or make you press a pedal
unintentionally.

• Seats should be adjusted before

fastening the seat belts and while
the vehicle is parked.

• Do not ride with the seatback

reclined so that the shoulder belt is
no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in
serious injury or death.

cause damage to the seat controls.
Seat movement may become limited if
there is an obstruction.

Front Power/Manual Seats

On these seats, the power switch 1 and
the manual reclining lever 2 are
located on the outboard side of the
seat cushion.
Use the power switch 1 to move the
driver's seat up or down, forward or
rearward or to recline the seat
cushion.
Use the manual lever 2 to recline the
seatback.

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CAUTION!

Do not place any object under a power
seat or obstruct its movement as it may

Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment

The seat can be adjusted both forward
and rearward.
Push the seat switch 1 forward or
rearward, the seat will move in the
direction of the switch.
Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.

Seat Up/Down Adjustment

The height of the seat can be adjusted
up- or downward.
Grip switch 1 from the back side and
push it down or up.
Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.
To manually lift or lower the head
restraints press the indicated lateral
button.

WARNING!

Remember that the headrests must be
positioned so that their upper edge is
aligned with the top of the occupant’s
head. In fact, only in this position can
they provide the support required in
the event of a bumper-to-tail collision.

Seat Tilt Control (Up/Down)

The angle of the seat cushion can be
adjusted in four directions.
Pull upward or push the front of the
switch 1, to move the front cushion
seat in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch 1 when the desired
position is reached.

Seat Back Manual Control

The angle of the seatback can be
adjusted forward or rearward.

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To recline, lean forward slightly, lift
the lever 2, then push back to the
desired position and release the lever.
Lean forward and lift the lever 2 to
return the seatback to its normal
position. Using body pressure, lean
forward and rearward on the seat to
be sure the seatback has latched.

Power Lumbar (optional)

Push the switch 3 forward or rearward
to increase or decrease the lumbar
support.
Push the switch 3 upward or
downward to raise or lower the
lumbar support.

WARNING!

• Never adjust the seat while driving.

You could lose control of the vehicle.

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(Continued)

Moving the seat could distract you
or make you press a pedal
unintentionally.

• Seats should be adjusted before

fastening the seat belts and while
the vehicle is parked.

• Do not ride with the seatback

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reclined so that the shoulder belt is
no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in
serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

Do not place any object under a power
seat or obstruct its movement as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.
Seat movement may become limited if
there is an obstruction in the way.

Front Heated Seats (optional for Power/Manual Seats version)

The front seats can be equipped with
heaters in both seat cushions and
seatbacks.
The front seats heating is operated by
the MTC System.

WARNING!

• Persons with low skin sensitivity

because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical conditions must be
careful when using the seat heater. It
may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat

that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or cushion. This may cause
the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the
seat.

Front Seats Heat Function

NOTE:

The engine must be running for the
heated seats to operate.

• Touch the “Controls” soft-key on the
lower part of the MTC display.

• Within 15 seconds, touch the
“Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key
once to select HI-level heating.

• Within 15 seconds, touch the same
soft-key a second time to select
LO-level heating.

• Within 15 seconds, touch the same
soft-key a third time to shut the
heating elements OFF.

NOTE:

Once a heat setting is selected, heat
will be felt within two to five minutes.

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When the HI-level setting is selected,
the heater will provide a boosted heat
level during the first four minutes of
operation.
Then, the heat output will drop to the
normal HI-level.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to
LO-level after a maximum of 60
minutes of continuous operation.
At that time, the display will indicate
the change from HI to LO.
The LO-level setting will turn OFF
automatically after a maximum of
approximately 45 minutes.

Front Ventilated Seats (optional)

NOTE:

The engine must be running for the
ventilated seats to operate.

To enhance occupants comfort by high
external temperatures, both the driver
and passenger seats, on request, can
be ventilated.
Small fans are located in the seat
cushion and seatback, they draw air
from the seat surface through fine
perforations in the seat cover to help
keep the driver and front passenger
cooler when the temperature is high.

The ventilated seats are operated with
the MTC System.

Front Ventilated Seats Function

• Touch the “Controls” soft-key on the
lower part of the MTC display.

• Within 15 seconds, touch the
“Driver” or “Passenger” seat
soft-key once to select HI-level
ventilation.

• Within 15 seconds, touch the same
soft-key a second time to select
LO-level ventilation.

• Within 15 seconds, touch the same
soft-key a third time to shut off the
seat ventilation.

Driver Memory Seat (optional for Power/Manual Seats version)

This feature allows the driver to store
up to two different memory profiles
for easy recall through a memory
switch. Each memory profile contains
desired position settings for the driver
seat, external side mirrors, adjustable
pedals (for versions/markets, where
provided), and power tilt and
telescopic steering column and a set of
programmed radio stations.
Your key fob RKE transmitter can also
be set to recall the same positions by
pressing the

button.

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NOTE:

• Only one key fob RKE transmitter can

be linked to each of the memory
positions.

• Passive Entry door handles cannot be

linked to the memory function. Use
either the memory recall switch or
the key fob RKE transmitter (if linked

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to the memory feature) to recall
memory positions 1 or 2.

The memory seat switch is located on
the driver's door trim panel. The
switch consists of three buttons:

• The “S” (SET) button, which is used
to activate the memory save
function.

• The “1” and “2” buttons which are
used to recall either of two
programmed memory profiles.

Memory Profiles Setting

NOTE:

Saving a new memory profile will
erase an existing profile from memory.

To create a new memory profile,
perform the following:

• Cycle the ignition switch to the RUN
position.

• Adjust all memory profile settings to
desired preferences (i.e., seat, side
mirrors, adjustable pedals, power tilt
and telescopic steering column, and
radio station presets).

• Press and release the “S” button on
the memory switch.

• Within five seconds, press and
release the MEMORY button “1” or
“2”. The instrument cluster display
will show which memory position has
been set.

NOTE:

Memory profiles can be set without
the vehicle in P (Park), but the vehicle
must be in P (Park) to recall a memory
profile.

Pairing Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Seats Memory

Your key fob with RKE transmitters can
be programmed to recall one of two
programmed memory profiles by
pressing the button on the RKE
transmitter.
To program your key fobs RKE
transmitter, perform the following
actions:

1. Cycle the ignition switch to the
OFF position.

2. Select the desired memory
profile that you wish to activate
from the transmitter by pressing
the button “1” or “2”.

3. Once the profile has been
recalled, press and release the
“S” button on the memory
switch, then press and release
button “1” or “2” accordingly.
“Memory Profile Set” 1 or 2 will
display in the instrument cluster.

4.
Press and release the

on key fob RKE transmitter
within 10 seconds.

button

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NOTE:

Your key fobs RKE transmitter can be
unlinked to your memory settings by
pressing the “S” button followed by
the

button on the key fob RKE

transmitter in Step 4 above.

Memory Position Recall

NOTE:

The vehicle must be in P (Park) to
recall memory positions. If a recall is
attempted when the vehicle is not in P
(Park), a message will display in the
instrument cluster.

To recall the memory settings for
driver, press MEMORY button number
“1” or “2” on the driver's door trim
panel or the
transmitter linked to memory position
1 or 2.
A recall can be canceled by pressing
any of the MEMORY buttons (“S”, “1”,
or “2”) during a recall. When a recall
is canceled, the driver seat, external
side mirrors, adjustable pedals, and
power tilt and telescopic steering
column stop moving.
A delay of at least one second will
occur before selecting a new recall.

button on the RKE

Easy ENTRY/EXIT Seat (optional only for Driver Memory Seat)

This feature provides automatic driver
seat positioning to enhance driver
mobility when entering and exiting
the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves
depends on where you have the driver
seat positioned when you place the
ignition switch to the OFF position.

• When you cycle the ignition to the
OFF position the driver seat:

• will move about 2.36 in (60 mm)
rearward if the driver seat position
is greater than or equal to ca. 2.67
in (68 mm) forward of the rear
stop;

• will move to a position of ca.

0.31 in (8 mm) forward of the rear
stop if the driver seat position is
between 0.9 in (23 mm) and

2.67 in (68 mm) forward of the
rear stop.

• The seat will return to its previously
set position when you place the
ignition into the ACC or RUN
position.

• The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is
disabled when the driver seat
position is less than 0.9 in (23 mm)
forward of the rear stop. In this

position, there would be no benefit
to the driver by moving the seat for

Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have
an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit
position.

NOTE:

The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled using the MTC
System, refer to “MTC Settings” in
section 4 for further information.

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Rear Seats

Rear seats can fit three passengers.
Seats and seat belts are parts of the
occupant restraint system of the
vehicle.

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Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.

NOTE:

See chapter “Occupants Restraint
Systems” in section 2 for seat belt
positioning.

Rear Head Restraints

Side seats are equipped with fixed
head restraints.
The center seat head restraint has two
positions, up or down.
When the center seat is being
occupied the head restraint should be
in the raised position.
When there are no occupants in the
center seat the head restraint can be
lowered in order to provide the driver
for maximum visibility.

• To raise the head restraint, pull

WARNING!

upward on the head restraint. For

easier operation, lower the rear
armrest as described in the following
paragraph.

• To lower the head restraint, press the
push button, located at the foot of
the head restraint on the left side,
and push downward on the head
restraint.

NOTE:

To remove the head restraint of
central seat see “Cargo Area” in this
section.

Rear Armrest

The rear armrest is mobile and can be
folded up into the seat back.

• To lower it, pull the stripe as
indicated.

• To close it, pull it upwards then push
it back into its seat.

On the front part of the armrest there
are two cup holders (see “Interior
Features” in this section).
Inside the armrest there is an
illuminated glove or document
compartment. Pressing the opening
button and lifting the cover of the
armrest box you accede a 12 V power
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present on request an USB charging
port.

• To close the compartment, lower the
cover.

CAUTION!

The armrest is not designed to support
the weight of an adult or a child:
please use it only to store beverages,
small objects or documents.

Rear Side Heated Seats (optional)

The side rear seats can be equipped
with heaters both in seat cushion and
seatback.
Rear seats heating can be adjusted by
operating control devices on the
instrument panel located on the rear
side of the central console. The panel
also includes commands for the rear
window sunshade (see “Rear
Windows” in section 2).

WARNING!

• Persons with low skin sensitivity

because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical conditions must be
careful when using the seat heater.
It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat

that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or cushion. This may cause
the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the

seat.

The buttons on the instrument panel
with the resistance icon activate the
heating on one or both seats.

• Push the button once to select the
highest heating level. The upper LED
located on the side of the icon will
illuminate.

• Push the same button a second time
to select the lowest level. The lower
LED will illuminate.

• Push the same button a third time to
shut the heating elements OFF. The
LED will turn off.

NOTE:

• Once a heat setting is selected, heat
will be felt within two to five
minutes.

• The engine must be running for the
heated seats to operate.

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By selecting the HI-level setting, the
heater will provide a boosted heat
level during the first four minutes of
operation. Then, the heat output will
drop to the normal HI-level.
By setting the HI-level, the system will
automatically switch to LO-level after a
maximum of 60 minutes of continuous
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turn off automatically after a
maximum of approximately 45
minutes.

Steering Wheel Adjustment

This feature allows you to power tilt
the steering column upward or
downward or to lengthen or shorten it
in order to adjust the steering wheel
to an optimized position. Steering
wheel adjustment can be manual or
electric.

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

The tilt/telescoping control handle is
located below the steering wheel at
the end of the steering column.
To unlock
the control handle outward. To tilt the
steering column, move the steering
wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as
desired.
To lock
position, push the control handle
inward until fully engaged.

the steering column, pull

the steering column in

Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

The power tilt/telescoping steering
column/wheel switch is located on the
lower left side of the steering column.
To adjust the tilt of the steering
column/wheel, move the switch up or
down as desired.

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To lengthen or shorten the steering
column/wheel, pull the switch toward

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you or push the switch away from you
as desired.

NOTE:

You can use your key fob with RKE
transmitter or the memory buttons on
the driver's door trim panel to return
the tilt/telescopic steering
column/wheel to programmed
positions. See “Driver Memory Seat”
in section 3.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering
column/wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering column/wheel
while driving could cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column/wheel is adjusted
before driving your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.

Heated Steering Wheel (optional)

The steering wheel contains a heating
element inside the rim that helps
warm driver’s hands by cold weather.
The heated steering wheel has only
one temperature setting. Once turned
on, this function will operate for
approximately 58 to 70 minutes
before automatically shutting off.
The heated steering wheel can shut
off early or may not turn on when the
steering wheel is already warm.
The heated steering wheel can be
turned on and off using the MTC
System.

• Touch the “Controls” soft-key
located on the lower part of the
MTC display.

• Within 15 seconds, touch the
“Heated wheel” soft-key a second
time to turn it off.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain
to the skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal
cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion, or other physical
conditions must exercise care when
using the steering wheel heater. It
may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for
long periods.

• Do not place anything on the
steering wheel that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or
steering wheel covers of any type
and material. This may cause the
steering wheel heater to overheat.

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NOTE:

The engine must be running for the
heated steering wheel to operate.

• Within 15 seconds, touch the
“Heated wheel” soft-key to turn on
the function.

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Adjustable Pedals (optional)

The adjustable pedals system is
designed to allow greater range of
pedals positions enabling driver
comfort with regard to the steering
wheel tilt and the seat position.
This feature allows the brake and

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accelerator pedals to move toward or
away from the driver’s feet.
The switch is located on the front side
of the driver's seat cushion side shield.

Press the switch downward to move
the pedals forward (toward the front
of the vehicle).
Lift the switch rearward to move the
pedals rearward (toward the driver).

• The pedals can be adjusted only with
the ignition switch OFF.

• The pedals cannot be adjusted when
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the electronic Cruise Control System
is on. The following messages will be
displayed if the driver is attempting
to adjust the pedals when the system
is locked out:

• “Adjustable Pedals Unavailable
While in Reverse”;

• or “Adjustable Pedals Unavailable
While Cruise Engaged”.

NOTE:

For vehicles equipped with driver
memory seat, use your key fob (RKE)
transmitter or the memory buttons on
the driver's door trim panel to return
the adjustable pedals to programmed
positions. See “Driver Memory Seat” in
section 3 for further information.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the pedals position
while the vehicle is moving. You could
lose control and have an accident.
Always adjust the pedals position
while the vehicle is parked.

CAUTION!

Do not place any object under the
adjustable pedals or obstruct its

movement as it may cause damage to
the pedal controls. Pedal movement
may become limited if there is an
obstruction in the adjustable pedal's
path.

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Rear-View Mirrors

External Mirrors

External mirrors can be adjusted
electrically and are equipped with
anti-mist resistors operated by the air
conditioning system (see “Air
Conditioning Controls” in section 4).
The mirrors can be closed electrically
and will yield in both directions in case
of a collision.
The side mirrors are electrochromic
(for versions/markets, where
provided), which means, they
automatically operate an anti-dazzle
function by gradually shading as the
light hitting the mirrors increases.
The external of the rear-view mirror
support is equipped with LEDs,
lighting up when the turn signals and
vehicle entry/exit lights are activated.

NOTE:

The mirrors can be adjusted
electrically only with the ignition key
in RUN position.

Mirrors Positioning

The power mirror controls are located
on the driver's door trim panel.

The power mirror controls consist of
mirror select buttons and a four-way
mirror control switch.
To adjust a rear view mirror, press
either the L (left) or R (right) button to
select the mirror that you want to
adjust. The spin button will illuminate
indicating the rear view mirror is
activated and can be adjusted.
Press the mirror control switch
corresponding to the arrow indicating
the direction of the desired
movement.
For optimal vision orientate the
outside(s) mirror(s) in order to frame
the adjacent lane adjacent and get a
partial overlap with the visible image
on the inside rear-view mirror.
Power mirror preselected positions can
be reset by operating the optional
Memory Driver Seat device. Check
“Driver Memory Seat” in section 3 for
further information.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the
passenger side convex mirror will look
smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying only on your
passenger side convex mirror could
cause you to collide with another
vehicle or object. Use the inside mirror

to judge the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side
convex mirror.

Tilt Mirrors in Reverse

This feature provides automatic
external rear-view mirrors positioning,
allowing the driver to view the
ground area behind the front doors.
The external mirrors will move slightly
downward from the current position
when the shift lever is shifted into
reverse. The external mirrors will then
return to the original position when
the lever is shifted out of the reverse
position. Each memory set of the
driver's seat (see "Driver Memory Seat
(for versions/markets, where
provided)" chapter in section 3)
corresponds to a mirrors tilt position
in reverse.

NOTE:

The mirrors tilt in reverse can be
turned on and off using the MTC
System, refer to “MTC Settings” in
section 4.

Folding Mirrors

The switch for the power folding
mirrors is located between the power
mirror switches.

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Press the switch once and the mirrors
will fold in; press the switch a second
time to reset the mirrors to the
standard position.
If the mirrors are in the folded
position, and vehicle speed is equal or
greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), they
will automatically unfold.

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CAUTION!

Never retract or open the mirrors
manually: it could damage the power
mechanism.

Internal Rearview Mirror

The internal rearview mirror can be
manually adjusted, and is equipped
with an accident-prevention release
system operating in the event of a
collision.
Internal rearview mirror can be
electrochromic (for versions/markets,
where provided). This function is
automatically deactivated in reverse to
ensure maximum visibility of obstacles.

CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during
cleaning, never spray any cleaning
solution directly onto the mirror. Apply
the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.

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Lights

Light Switch

The headlight switch located on the
left side of the instrument panel is
used for the parking lights, headlights
and fog lights operations.
The regulation devices beside the
switch may have a different
configuration according to type of
headlights installed. It can adjust
respectively:

• the left one: brightness of the
instrument panel lights, doors
controls rear lighting, interior and
night lighting (see “Interior Lights”
in this chapter).

• the right one: headlights leveling
(see “Headlights Leveling” in this
chapter).

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise
to the first
trigger
display the related telltale.

or to the second

the instrument cluster will

Turning head lamps on using the Headlights Switch and Ignition Device Position

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NOTE:

If the headlights or position/parking
lights are on after the ignition is
placed in OFF position, an audio signal
will alert the driver while opening the
driver's door.

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Lights

switch

position

AUTO

OFF ACC

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All lights off. All lights off. DRL lights on.

0

All lights off. All lights off. DRL lights on (1).

Position/parking lights
side marker and license
plate lights on (2).

Low beams,
position/parking, side
marker and license plate
lights on (2).

1) The lighting system uses the same high or low intensity LED headlights, for both DRL and position/parking lights
switching.

2) The lights are powered up for 8 minutes to preserve the battery charge.

3) The lights are powered up for 30 minutes to preserve the battery charge.

Position/parking lights
side marker and license
plate lights on (3).

Low beams,
position/parking, side
marker and license plate
lights on (3).

Ignition device position

(engine off)

DRL lights on (1).

Low beams,
position/parking, side
marker and license plate
lights on (3).

RUN

RUN

(engine on)

According to the ambient
light detected by the
sensor:

• darkness: low beams,
position/parking, side
marker and license
plate lights on.

• lightness: low beams
off and position/
parking lights, side
marker and license
plate lights on (1).

Position/parking lights
side marker and license
plate lights on (1).

Position/parking lights
side marker and license
plate lights on (1).

Low beams,
position/parking, side
marker and license plate
lights on (1).

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