Maserati Granturismo 2009 User Manual

2009 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 construction of sports cars for both
touring and racing.
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls in the
vehicle and to explain how they work.
In the fi nal section of this manual you will also fi nd instructions for basic maintenance procedures and the complete
Maintenance Schedule, which are needed to help ensure steady levels of performance, quality and safety.
In addition, keep in mind that proper maintenance is an essential factor to help preserve the value of the vehicle over
time and for respecting the environment.
For Maintenance Schedule services or any other operation, please contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer who is
constantly updated and provided with the equipment required to help ensure that all service operations are performed
properly and reliably.
For improved safety, we recommend that you to read this manual carefully before driving the vehicle.
The Owner’s Manual is an integral part of the vehicle and it must therefore always be kept on board.

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Historical info

1914

The Alfi eri Maserati garage is
founded in Bologna.

1926

Targa Florio, Type 26: debut and
victory of a vehicle showing the
Trident symbol on the front lid,
inspired by the statue of Neptune in
Bologna.

1927

Emilio Maserati becomes the outright
Italian champion with the
Type 26.

1929

Baconin Borzacchini in the Type V4:
World landspeed record over 10 km at
246 Km/h.

1930

Borzacchini in the Type V4: fi rst Grand
Prix victory in Tripoli.

1933

Maserati, the most prestigious
European manufacturer, introduces
the hydraulic brake control in its
racing vehicles. Giuseppe Campari in a
Type 8CM wins the French Grand Prix
and Tazio Nuvolari those in Belgium
and Nice.

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1934

Giuseppe Furmanik in a Type 4CM:
World landspeed record in the class
1100 at 222 kph.

1939

Wilbur Shaw wins the Indianapolis
500 Mile-race on the 8CTF Maserati
is to remain the fi rst Italian
manufacturer to win on the legendary
Indy motor speedway.

1940

The company moves headquarters to
Modena.

1947

The fi rst Granturismo is built: the A6
1500 with bodywork by Pininfarina.
The A6GCS racing version debuts
victoriously with Alberto Ascari on the
Modena circuit.

1954

The 250F, the single-seater which will
allow the Maserati to win the Formula
1 World Championships, makes its fi rst
appearance winning in Argentina.

1957

Fangio in the 250F wins the world
title.
At the end of the season, Maserati
offi cially withdraws from racing.

1961

The 3500 GT is the fi rst Italian vehicle
to use a fuel injection system.

1963

Production begins of the Mistral and
the Quattroporte, the fastest saloon
car in the world.

1966

The Ghibli is presented, a Coupé
designed by Giugiaro.

1968

The Citrôen becomes a partner in the
company and the V6 engine goes into
production.
The 2+2 Indy is presented.

1971

The Bora is presented, the fi rst
Maserati Granturismo with a central
engine.
This will be followed a year later by
the Merak.

1973

The Khamsin, designed by Bertone,
replaces the Ghibli.

1975

Citrôen leaves the company, which
is then bought out by Alejandro De
Tomaso.

1976

The new Quattroporte, designed by
Giugiaro, is presented and will then
be used as the offi cial car of the
President of the Italian Republic.

1981

De Tomaso changes marketing
strategy and starts production of the
Biturbo, a two-door saloon with a six­cylinder engine.

1989

The Shamal is the fi rst vehicle
equipped with the new biturbo eight­cylinder engine.

1999

3200 GT V8 Automatica.

2000

Alfi eri Maserati Garage Customization
Program.

2001

Production begins of the Spider with
eight-cylinder 4200 engine and the
electro-hydraulic steering, wheel
mounted gearbox “CAMBIO CORSA”.
Alfi eri Maserati garages.

2002

The 2+2 Coupe is presented.

2006

The Quattroporte with automatic
gearbox is presented.

2007

The Granturismo, Coupè 2+2 comes
to life.

1993

Fiat Auto buys out the entire Maserati
share package and in 1998 presents
the Quattroporte.

1997

Ferrari acquires the majority of
Maserati shareholding.

1998

Quattroporte Evoluzione V8 3.2 - V6

2.8.
3200 GT V8.

2003

A return to racing with the TROFEO.
The new Quattroporte, designed
by Pininfarina, is presented and will
then be used as the offi cial car of the
President of the Italian Republic.

2004

The MC12 with 630 HP 12-cylinder
engine is born

2005

Maserati wins the FIA GT
championship with the MC12.

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3500 GT

Mistral coupé

Ghibli coupé

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Introduction

Consulting the manual

To facilitate reading and fast
consultation, the topics have been
divided into sections and chapters.
The important parts requiring
particular attention are easily
identifi able in the sections and
chapters.

N.B.: EXTREME CAUTION
REQUIRED: failure to comply

with the instructions could
cause hazardous situations involving
personal and vehicle safety!

WARNING: warning aimed at
preventing any damage to the vehicle
and thus hazards involving the safety
of persons.

Abbreviations

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

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

- Wheel locking prevention
system during braking

ALC - ADAPTIVE LIGHT CONTROL

– Automatic headlight
aiming system

ASR - ANTI-SLIP REGULATION -

Prevention of slipping during
acceleration

CAN - CONTROLLER AREA

NETWORK

EBD - ELECTRONIC BRAKE-

FORCE DISTRIBUTION

- Electronically-controlled
brake force distributor

ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
EPB - ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

– Automatic parking brake

ETD - EMERGENCY TENSIONING

DEVICE

FTP - FLASH TO PASS – headlight

fl ashing

MSP - MASERATI STABILITY

PROGRAM - Yaw prevention
monitoring system.

TPMS - TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING

SYSTEM

Updating

The vehicle high quality level is
subject to constant improvements.
Therefore, there may be differences
between this manual and your
vehicle.
All specifi cations and illustrations
contained in this manual refer to
those resulting as of the printing
date.

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Service

The information contained in this
manual is limited to those instructions
and indications that are strictly
required for the use and good
preservation of the vehicle.
The Owner will certainly obtain
greater satisfaction and the best
results from the vehicle by following
these instructions carefully.
We also advise you to have all the
maintenance services and inspections
carried out by your Authorized
Maserati Dealer , where you will
fi nd specialized staff and suitable
equipment.
See the “SALES AND SERVICE
ORGANIZATION” manual for locations
of AUTHORIZED MASERATI DEALERS.
Your Authorized Maserati Dealer is
at your complete disposal for any
information and suggestions.

Automatic Gearbox

Electronically controlled, automatic
gearbox which, in addition to the
standard functions of an automatic
gearbox, allows the user to manually
engage gears in sequence, after
selecting the specifi c mode.

For correct use of the gearbox system,
carefully follow the instructions given
in the specifi c chapter of this manual.

NHTSA’s Toll-free Hotline

Auto Safety Hotline
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a crash,
injury or death, you may immediately
inform the National Highway Traffi c
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Maserati S.p.A.
or Maserati North America, Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
it may open an investigation, and if
it fi nds 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, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

Multi Media System

The vehicle is equipped with the
infotelematics Maserati Multi Media
System which provides the following
standard features:

- on-board computer;

- satellite navigation system (where
digital maps are available);

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- Bose

- single CD/MP3 reader;

- 30 gb Hard Disk;

- Bluetooth (*);

- AUX socket (*);

- USB Socket (*).

On request, these features can be
further enriched with the addition of
a GSM telephone (where the relative
standard is available).

(*) These accessories may vary
depending on the model and on their
availability on the market.

Sound System;

Towing with the vehicle

The vehicle has not been designed,
developed and homologated to be
used as a towing vehicle for other
means (e.g., trailers, caravans, etc.)
and nothing can be loaded on the
roof; fi tting structures such as bars or
roof-racks may damage the vehicle.

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Symbols

Danger symbols

Symbols of prohibitions

There are specifi c colored labels on
or near some of the components on
your MASERATI. The related symbols
are important warnings that the
user must follow when using the
component involved.
All of the symbols included in the
labeling on your MASERATI are
briefl y listed here below, along with
the component involved with that
symbol.
In addition, the meaning of the
symbol shown is also indicated in
terms of the following sub-division:
danger, prohibited, warning,
mandatory - with respect to that same
symbol.

Battery

Corrosive liquid.

Battery

Explosion.

Fan

It can start up automatically
even with the engine off.

Expansion tank

Do not remove the cap when
the coolant is hot.

Coil

High voltage.

Belts and pulleys

Moving devices Keep body
parts and clothing away.

Air-conditioning lines

Do not open. Gas under high
pressure.

Battery

Do not approach with open
fl ames.

Battery

Keep children at a safe
distance.

Heat guards - belts - pulleys

- fans

Do not rest your hands on it.

Engine compartment ECU
protection cover

Do not direct the jet of water
on the ECUs, relays and fuses.

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Warning symbols

Catalytic muffl er

Do not park the vehicle over
fl ammable materials. Refer to
section: “Air Quality devices”.

Hydraulic steering

Do not exceed the maximum
level of fl uid in the tank. Only
use fl uid of the type prescribed
in the section “Capacities and
technical specifi cations”.

Braking system

Do not exceed the maximum
level of fl uid in the tank. Only
use fl uid of the type prescribed
in the section “Capacities and
technical specifi cations”.

Windshield wiper

Only use fl uid of the type
prescribed in the section
“Capacities and technical
specifi cations”.

Engine

Only use the lubricant
recommended in the section
“Capacities and Technical
specifi cations”.

Vehicle using lead-free
gasoline

Only use lead-free gasoline
with an octane number (R.O.N.)
not lower than 95.

Expansion tank

Only use fl uid of the type
prescribed in the section
“Capacities and technical
specifi cations”.

Symbols indicating mandatory
measures

Battery

Protect your eyes.

Battery - Jack

Refer to the Owner’s Manual.

WARNING: 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 fl uids 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.

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Contents

Vehicle identifi cation data

Active and passive safety

Instruments and controls

Before you drive

Using the vehicle

In an emergency

Capacities and technical specifi cations

Maintenance

Table of contents

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Vehicle identifi cation data

Identifi cation plates 14
Homologation labels 15
Instruction labels 17
Key codes 19

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Identifi cation plates

Chassis marking

The vehicle registration number is

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punched on the underfl oor, in front
of the right-hand front seat.
To read the number, lift the mat and
remove the guard.

Engine marking

The engine serial number is stamped
on the lower part of the crankcase, in
the starter motor area.
The engine type is indicated on the
plate positioned on the front, left­hand door jamb.

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Homologation labels

- Safety standard label;

- V.I.N. label;

- Chassis type and number;

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- Emission control data label.

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Instruction labels

- Tire specifi cation label;

- Lubricant label; - Mercury content warning label;

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- Anti-freeze label

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Key codes

A CODE CARD is supplied with the
keys. This card indicates the following:

- the electronic code A to be used for
“emergency ignition”

- the mechanical key code B to
be provided to your Authorized
Maserati Dealer in case you may
need duplicate keys.

WARNING: The code numbers shown
on the CODE CARD should be kept in
a safe place.

WARNING: You are advised to always
keep the CODE CARD number with
you, as this is absolutely necessary in
the event of an “emergency starting”.

WARNING: In the event of a vehicle
ownership transfer, it is essential that
the new owner is provided with all
the keys and with the CODE CARD.

WARNING: You are advised to record
and keep the codes listed on the
tags delivered with the keys and the
remote control in a safe place (not
in the vehicle) in order to request
duplicates if needed.

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B

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Active and passive safety

Seat belts 22
Proper transport of children 27
MSP System 41
ASR system (electronic traction control) 42
ABS and EBD systems 43
Tire pressure monitoring system 45
Parking sensors 51
Fuel cut-off inertia switch 55

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Seat belts

The vehicle is equipped with seat belts
with automatic retractor designed for
maximum freedom of movement.
The seat belts are equipped with
electronically-controlled load limiting
devices and pretensioners. In addition,
the attachment points of all the
seat belts are directly attached to
the seat, in order to help ensure
optimal protection, whatever the seat
position.

Maserati urges you to use
the seat belts correctly
fastened and adjusted at all

times!

Correct use of the seat belts
can help reduce the risk of
serious injury in the event of

an accident.

The passenger and rear side seats are
equipped with KISI System, which
improves safety when children are
traveling in special child seats. The
system is activated by pulling out
the belt to its full length: once the
child seat is securely fastened, the
belt can no longer be pulled out and
hence the belt/child seat system is
exceptionally secure.

When the belt is released and fully
retracted, the system deactivates and
resumes its normal operation.

Do not pass seat belts over
sharp edges. They could tear.

Do not pin anything to the
seat belts. This could reduce

their initial strength and
cause them to tear in the event of a
crash.

Always deactivate this

feature prior to using the

seat belt for normal use.
Having the retractor locked can be
dangerous when the seat belt is used
for directly restraining a passenger.

Fastening the seat belts

Extract the lower section of the seat
belt from the outer side of the seat
and secure it by holding the fastening
tang A, and pulling out the belt until
the tang inserts into the buckle lock B.
The belt is correctly engaged when
the lock clicks into position. To release
the belts, press button C.
If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
or improperly fastened, the warning
light
illuminates.

on the instrument panel

If the passenger’s seat belt is not
fastened or improperly fastened,
on the display appear the message
“Fasten passenger seat belt”.
A buzzer is also actived when
the warning light or message are
activated.
The retractor locking device is
designed to activate whenever the
belt is pulled out too rapidly or in case
of sudden braking or collision.
If the belt locks due to too rapid
extraction, allow it to retract a short
distance to disengage the locking
device. The retractor is designed to
allow the belt to automatically fi t
to the passenger’s body, allowing
free movement. When the vehicle is
parked on a steep slope, the retractor
may lock: this is normal.

WARNING: Feed the belt back into the
retractor by hand to avoid twisting
and snagging.

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C

Adjusting the front seat belts
height (front seats only)

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

Always adjust the height of the
front seat belts so that they suit the
driver’s and passenger’s height. This
precaution can help to substantially
reduce the risk of injury in a collision.
The correct adjustment is achieved
when the belt passes about mid-way
between the end of the shoulder and
the neck.
The upper attachment point of
the seat belts is equipped with an
oscillating ring capable of moving
into 4 different positions, allowing
the belts position to be adjusted.

Do not bring cutting 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 cutting edge, or has
been used to pin something to it,
have it immediately replaced at your
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

To move the attachment fi tting, press
control D.

After the adjustment, always

check that the slider to

which the oscillating ring
is fi xed, 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.

Using the rear seat belts

The belts for the rear seats must be
worn as shown in the fi gure.

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.

The seat belts must be worn keeping
your chest in the upright position and
lying against the backrest.

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Load limiting devices

To help increase passive safety
levels, the seat belt retractors are
equipped with a load limiting device
designed to control the belt reeling
out, so that the force exerted on
the shoulders while the seat belt is

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in restraining mode can be suitably
adjusted.

Pretensioners

To further enhance the seat belt
effi ciency, the vehicle seat belts are
equipped with ETD (Emergency
Tensioning Device) pretensioners.
These devices “detect”, by means
of a sensor, that a violent crash is
occurring and retract the belts by a
few centimeters. This helps ensure
that the belt perfectly adheres to
the occupants’ bodies before the
restraining action takes place.
The smoke is not toxic and does not
indicate the presence of a fi re.
The pretensioners are activated in
the event of an impact of a certain
severity.
The pretensioner only activates when
the seat belt is fastened.
After the pretensioner activation, the
seat belt can be unfastened as usual,
by pressing the button on the buckle.

The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication.

WARNING: Tampering with the
device will compromise its effi cient
operation. If, as a result of exceptional
natural circumstances (e.g., fl oods,
heavy seas, etc.), the device has been
in contact with water and sludge, it
is mandatory to replace it. To help
ensure the best protection from the
pretensioners, wear the belt in such
a way that it fi ts snugly against your
chest and pelvis.

The pretensioners can be
used only once and activate

only when the seat belts are
fastened. After activation, contact
an Authorized Maserati Dealer to
have the pretensioners replaced
and for properly discarding the old
components. The units have a 14
year service life from the date of
manufacture; they must be replaced
when their service life is near to
expiration.

WARNING: Work on the vehicle
which involves blows, vibrations or
localized heating in the area of the
pretensioners may damage or activate
them: vibrations due to uneven road
surfaces or unintentional underbody
collisions, for instance, should not
affect the units. Contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer for any
intervention that may be required.

It is strictly forbidden to
remove or tamper with the

pretensioner components.
Any intervention must be carried
out only by qualifi ed and authorized
personnel. Always contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

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General warnings for using the
seat belts

The driver and any
passengers are obliged by

law to respect and obey
the provisions of local legislation
regarding the compulsory use of seat
belts.

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

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 fl oor (i.e. not on the dashboard,
seat or out of the window).

Always fasten the seat belts.
Travelling without the seat

belts fastened signifi cantly
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
medium or high intensity. They will
not be activated if the vehicle rolls
over, or in the event of rear bumps
or minor frontal collisions, or non­frontal collisions.

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Do not fasten your seat belt
using the buckle lock for the

other seat: in the event of an
accident, the lower section of the belt
could press against the upper part of
your stomach rather than the pelvic
area, causing serious internal injuries.

It is extremely dangerous

to travel with the belt

positioned underneath your
arm. In the event of an accident, you
would be thrown forward and would
likely suffer head and neck injuries.
Additionally, if the belt presses
against your ribs, it could cause
serious internal injuries.

The belt must not be

twisted; make sure that it is

snugly fi tted to the driver’s
and passenger’s bodies. In fact, in an
accident, the restraining force would
not be distributed evenly along the
belt and would consequently cause
injuries. The upper part of the belt
must pass over the shoulder and
diagonally across the chest. The
lower section must adhere to your
pelvis, not the stomach, to avoid that
you slide forward in the event of a
collision. Do not use devices (clips,
fastenings etc.) that prevent the
seat belts from laying close to the

passenger bodies.

Do not carry children on a
passenger’s lap using only
one seat belt for protecting

both of them.

If the seat belt has suffered a
heavy mechanical stress, for

example during a collision, it
must be completely replaced together
with its anchorages, the screws
fastening the said anchorages and
the pretensioner. In fact, even if there
are no visible defects, the resistance
level offered by the seat belt could be
reduced.

Pregnant women must

observe local legislation

regarding the use of seat
belts. Make sure, in any case, that the
lower section of the belt is positioned
well down on the hips, below the
abdominal region of the body.

How to keep seat belts effi cient

1) Always use the seat belts keeping

the belt perfectly fl at, not twisted;
make sure the belt can slide freely,
without jamming.

2) The seat belts must be replaced
following every pretensioner
activation and whenever the belt
itself shows visible damages or
abrasions.

3) Wash the seat belts by hand using
water and neutral soap, rinse them
and let them dry in the shade. Do
not use strong detergents, bleaches
or colorants and any other chemical
substance that could weaken the belt
fi bers.

4) Make sure the retractors do not get
wet: as they will not operate properly.

Proper transport of
children

For the best protection in the
event of a collision, all the vehicle’s
occupants must travel seated
and protected by all the suitable
restraining systems. The seat belts
are designed to be used by persons
whose physical characteristics (age,
height, weight) are provided for
by established legislation in each
country. Anyone who does not 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.

Incorrect fastening of a child
restraint system increases
the risk of injury to the child

in the event of a collision.

The seat belts on the vehicle have
been designed and tested to protect
people weighing at least 79 lbs (36
Kg) and taller than 59 in (1.50m).
To help properly protect a child

outside these limits, specifi c restraint
systems with dedicated belts or
accessories capable of adapting the
child’s position to the vehicle’s seat
belts must be fi tted.

If a child seat is installed on
the front passenger’s seat,
the seat must be positioned

completely backwards and upwards.

We recommend that child
seats be installed in the rear
seating positions ONLY.

Even with advanced airbags,
children should always be

seated in the rear seats. The
rear seat is the optimal location for
children.

The use of specifi c restraint systems
for newborns and children is
mandatory, as provided by the law in
all the 50 States of the United States,
the District of Columbia, the USA
territory and the Canadian provinces.
Newborns and children must travel
seated in suitable restraint systems,
using adequate safety abdominal or
diagonal belts or, if present, an upper
anchoring point and a system with 2
lower anchoring points, in order to be
compliant with the U.S. Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225

and with the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.

No child under 12 should
travel in the front passenger
seat.

Children must never travel
seated on a passenger’s lap.

In a collision, a child becomes
so heavy that it is impossible to hold
onto him or her. For example, in the
event of a collision at only 25 mph
(40 km/h), a child weighing 12 lbs (5.5
kg) exerts a force equal to 240 lbs
(110 kg) on the arms of the person
carrying him/her. Children must
always be protected by a suitable
restraining system when travelling.

WARNING: The vehicle is equipped
with airbag technology that no longer
uses a Passenger Airbag Off function
to indicate that the front passenger
seat is occupied.
Children should be properly
restrained in suitable child seats,
which must be properly installed in
the vehicle (following the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions), and be
placed in the rear passenger seating
area.

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Children (or adults) who
are resting on the airbag or

are too close to it when it is
activated, may be seriously injured.
The airbags and pretensioners are
designed to offer suitable protection
for adults and teenagers, but not for
children and babies. Neither the seat
belts or the airbags are designed for
them. Children and babies must travel
in suitable restraining systems.

Babies must be supported

completely, including

their head and neck.
This is necessary since the babies
neck is weak while their head is
proportionally bigger and heavier in
relation to their body. In a collision,
if a baby is travelling in a rearward­facing seat, the forces of an impact
are distributed throughout the
strongest parts of the body, i.e., the
back and shoulders. Babies must
always be protected by a suitable
restraining system when travelling.

Babies travelling in a

rearward-facing seat may

be seriously injured in the
event of airbag activation. This could
happen because the seatback of
the child’s seat may be positioned
extremely close to the airbag at the

moment it is infl ated. Do not place
an infant or a child in the front
passenger seat at any time.

The structure of a child’s
body is completely different

from that of an adult or
a teenager (whom the seat belts
are designed for). Children’s hips
are so small that the seat belt will
not stay in the correct position on
them. The belt may rise up on the
child’s stomach and, in the event of
a collision, can cause serious internal
injuries. Children must always be
protected by suitable restraining
systems.

We recommend that child

seats be installed in the rear

seating positions ONLY.

All minors whose physical
characteristics (age, height, weight)
fall within the value ranges/limits
provided by established legislation in
each country must also be protected
by special restraint or safety systems
(e.g., certifi ed child seats, booster
seats).
Make sure to always use approved
universal child restraining systems.
Follow the instructions that the
manufacturer of the device is required

to supply together with the child
restraint systems.
To help ensure the best restraining
action of the child seats, we
recommend that you choose the
model that best suits the shape of
your seats. If possible, try to install the
seat on the vehicle before purchasing
it.
Do not install child seats that, when
placed on the seat, have an unstable
or unnatural position due to the
shape of your vehicle seat.

In an emergency situation, if you
have to carry a baby in a specifi c child
seat facing rearward on the front
passenger seat:

- adjust the front pasenger seat to
the most rearward position;

- install the child seat following the
instructions provided by the child
seat’s Manufacturer;

- position all the movable parts
of the child seats (e.g., handle,
reclining seatback, sunshade etc.)
carefully following the instructions
provided by the Manufacturer and
found on the instructions manual
of the same child seat.

The seat belts on the front passenger
seat and on the rear side seats are
fi tted with the KISI system, which
improves safety when children are
travelling in special child seats.
The system is activated by pulling out
the belt to its full length:
once the child seat is securely
fastened,
the belt can no longer be pulled out
and hence the belt/child seat system is
exceptionally secure.
When the belt is released and fully
retracted, the system deactivates and
resumes its normal operation.

To help ensure the best
restraining action of the child

seat, we recommend that
you choose the seat that best suits
the shape of your vehicle’s seat and
that you try to install the child seat
before purchasing it.

In the event of an accident,

an improperly fastened

child restraining system can
increase the risk of injury.

Rearward-mounting child

seats must not be used

on front passenger seats
equipped with airbags, as these could
cause serious injuries during infl ation,

even in minor collisions.
We recommend that you always carry
children seated in their specifi c child
seats, which must be fi tted on the
rear seat, as this is the safest place in
the event of a collision.

No modifi cations can be
made to the seat belts

and the child restraining
systems. Established legislation in
some countries already provides that
children under 12 years of age may
not travel in the front passenger seat.

Check on the label found on

the child restraint system

and on the manual provided
by the child seat manufacturer that
the system complies with the above
mentioned standards, as certifi ed by
the manufacturer declaration.

Whenever using a restraint

system for newborns or

children, we recommend
that you carefully read and follow
the instructions provided by the child
seat manufacturer on installation and
use.

Please read and observe the
instructions on the warning

labels found inside the
vehicle and on the restraint devices
for newborns and children.

To fasten the child seat to

the vehicle seat, follow

the assembly instructions
provided with the restraint system
itself. Then fully pull out the seat
belt to then let it rewind. During
rewinding, you will hear a click
sound: this means that the special
retractor has activated. The seat belt
is now locked. Then push the child
seat against the seat to rewind any
excess length of the seat belt. To
deactivate the retractor, unbuckle the
seat belt and let it rewind completely.
The seat belt can now be used
normally.

Never unbuckle the seat belt

that retains the child seat

when the vehicle is moving.

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When the child seat is not
used, remove it from the

vehicle or fasten it using the
seat belt, in order to prevent it from
being projected out of the vehicle
in the event of an accident. Never
leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured and

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seated in their child seat. Unattended
children in a child seat may use some
of the vehicle equipment and cause
accidents and/or serious personal
injuries.

Children whose weight/height are
below the minimum limits established
by the manufacturer of the child
restraint systems must use the
standard seat belts. Adjust the seat
belt in a diagonal position, across your
chest and on your shoulder, and not
on your neck or face. Starting from a
weight of 41 lbs (approximately 18.60
Kg), it may be necessary to add a rise
cushion to obtain a correct position
for fi tting the seat belt, until the
children reach a suffi cient height to
have an abdominal/diagonal seat belt
suitably fi tted without needing a rise.

Below is a summary of the safety
regulations applying to the transport
of children:

We recommend that you always carry
children in the specifi c restraining
systems installed in the rear outer
seats, as this is usually the best place
in the event of a collision.
Always and strictly follow the
instructions that the manufacturer
provides with the seat.
Keep the instructions in the vehicle
together with the documents and this
manual. Do not use a seat which does
not have any instructions for use.

WARNING: We recommend that you
choose the seat that best suits the
shape of your vehicle’s seat and that
you try to install the seat before
purchasing it.

Always pull on the seat belt to check
that it is locked in place.
All restraint system must be used by
a single passenger only: never carry
two children in the same seat.
Always check that the seat belts are
not resting against the child’s neck.

Always drive slowly and
carefully when carrying a

child. Hard accelerations
due to sport-style driving can be
dangerous for children, even if no
crash occurs.

Even with advanced airbags,

the rear seat is the safest

location for children.
Whenever possible, always place
children in the rear seats.

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Do not allow the child to assume
incorrect positions or undo the seat
belt /child seat safety harness during
travel.
Do not carry children in your arms,
even new born children. Nobody,
however strong, can hold on to a
child in the event of a collision.
After an accident, always replace the
child seat with a new one.
The vehicle is designed for mounting
child seats with top anchoring.
To fi t the child seat, run the belt
A through the support pins of the
headrest and anchor it on one side to
the backrest of the child seat and on
the other side to the bracket B on the
car body.

A

This anchoring point can be easily
identifi ed thanks to the logo found
on the Isofi x bracket covering cap
shown below:

Then anchor the base of the child seat
to the brackets C.

Latch system

The rear side seats of the vehicle are
equipped with anchoring points for
Latch system child seats. This is a new
system complying with applicable
standards for carrying children.
This system offers a special anchoring
system for child seats, which uses two
metal brackets C positioned between
the seat cushion and backrest.

C

These metal brackets are easily
identifi able through the label bearing
the logo shown below.

The seats designed for Latch system
child seats installation can however be
fi tted with standard child seats; you
can install a standard and an Latch
system child seat at the same time
(one in each outer rear seat).
No more than two standard child
seats or two Latch system type child
seats can be installed on the rear
seats.
Only standard type child seats can be
mounted on the front passenger seat.

Fit the child seat only when
the vehicle is stationary.

The child seat is correctly
anchored to the provided brackets
when a click indicates it is locked in
place. Follow the mounting, removal
and positioning instructions provided
by the child seat manufacturer.

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Fitting the Latch system child
seat in rearward-facing position

To fi t the Latch system child seat
in a rearward-facing position, be
particularly careful that the brackets
D are properly inserted in their
seatings F.

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The baby is then secured by the child
seat’s harness G.

G

F

D

F

Fitting the child seat in
frontward-facing position

For installation, proceed as follows:

- make sure that the release lever E is
in the standby position (retracted);

- align the anchoring points F with
the brackets D, then push the seat
until you hear it click into place,
which indicates it is secured

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E

- check for correct locking by
trying to move the child seat with
strength; the safety mechanisms
in fact, help prevent the child seat
from being improperly fi tted if only
one of the attachment fi ttings is
locked.

- pass the strap H underneath the
rear headrest and anchor it onto
the child seat backrest and onto the
bracket on the car body.

This way, the child seat is retained
not only by the brackets D but also by
the vehicle seat belt and by the upper
strap H.
In any case, see the instruction
booklet provided with the child seat
for fi tting the vehicle belts into the
seat correctly.

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F

E

D

Remember, the best child safety
seat is the one that fi ts your child
properly, is easy to use, and fi ts in
your vehicle correctly. The best way to
ensure a proper fi t in your vehicle is
to try installing the child seat before
purchasing.
You can be certain you’ve installed
your child safety or booster seat
correctly by having it checked at a
child safety seat inspection station or
by a certifi ed child passenger safety
technician. To fi nd one near you,
visit http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/
CPSFitting or www.seatcheck.org. You
can also call 1-888-DASH-2-DOT or 1­866-SEATCHECK.

Transport of persons with
disability

If it is necessary to modify the
advanced airbag system of your
vehicle to accommodate a person with
disabilities, contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer.

The advanced airbag
system of your vehicle is

not designed to protect
adults with disabilities that require
deactivation of the passenger or
driver airbag.

If you or or another occupant

is an adult with a medical

condition that requires
airbag deactivation, please contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

As long as the airbag is

activated, persons with

disabilities are advised 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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Front and side airbags

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2

5

2

3

6

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7

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13

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The vehicle is equipped with 6
airbags (2 front and 4 lateral ones)
and with electronically- controlled
pretentioners for all of the seats belts
except for the rear central one.
The system components are the
following:

1) Electronic control unit

2) Passenger’s front airbag

3) Passenger’s front seat belt
pretensioner

4) Passenger’s side bag

5) Passenger’s satellite crash sensor

6) Passenger’s door-mounted airbag

(lamella bag)

7) Driver’s door-mounted airbag
(lamella bag)

8) Driver’s side bag

9) Driver’s satellite crash sensor

10) Driver’s front seat belt

pretensioner

11) Airbag system failure warning
light

12) Driver’s front airbag

13) Clock Spring

14) Diagnostics socket

15) Rear left-hand pretensioner

16) Rear right-hand pretensioner

17) Front left-hand Crash Zone Sensor

18) Front right-hand Crash Zone

Sensor.

Front airbags

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

Airbag system components

The airbag system is composed of two
cushions that are designed to infl ate
almost instantaneously. One (12) is
on the driver side, in the center of
the steering wheel, and the other (2)
is on the passenger side, inside the
dashboard.

Deployment

The front airbags of your vehicle
have been designed to infl ate in 2
stages. This allows the airbag to have
different rates of infl ation based on
the crash severity, as assessed by the
airbag control unit.
The driver’s airbag is designed to be
deployed in certain head-on collisions
according to the following strategy.

- For low severity crashes, the airbag

control unit will not deploy the
airbag.

- For crashes of higher severity, the

control unit will deploy the driver
airbag in low energy mode.

- For crashes of even higher severity,
the control unit will deploy the
driver airbag in high energy mode.

The front passenger’s airbag is
designed to be deployed in certain
head-on collisions according to the
following strategy.

- For low severity crashes, the airbag
control unit will not deploy the
airbags.

- For crashes of higher severity, the
control unit will deploy the airbag
in low energy mode.

- For crashes of even higher severity,
the control unit will deploy the
airbag in high energy mode.

Never place an object over
or near the driver and

passenger airbags. In the
event that the passenger airbag is
deployed, it will project any object
over it, or near it, in the passenger
compartment at very high speed.
The object will be transformed into a
projectile propelled in the passenger
compartment. This could cause
serious injuries.

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Do not tamper or damage
the airbag modules. If, for

any reason, an airbag cover
gets damaged, have the airbag
module immediately checked by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

Activation of a damaged

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that your vehicle is not capable of
automatically detecting damages to
the airbag cover.

module could cause serious

or fatal injuries. Please note

beverage cans or bottles, pipes, etc,)
that could cause injury in the event of
airbag activation.

WARNING: When the system starts
operating, gases are released in the
form of fumes, together with the gas
used for infl ating the airbags.
These gases are not harmful.

Operation and replacement

The airbags are controlled by an ECU
that is designed to activate them in
the case of a head-on collision of
suffi cient force.
In the event of a collision with an
impact force that causes deceleration
exceeding the value set for the
internal sensor, the ECU will transmit
a signal to deploy the airbags. The
airbags will begin to infl ate, breaking
the cover along the breakage line
and will infl ate completely in a few
milliseconds. Once infl ated, they
will serve as a protection between
the driver and/or passenger and the
structures that could cause injury.
The airbags defl ate immediately
afterwards.

the case of activation, the airbag can
infl ate without obstruction. Placing
hands or arms inside the rim increases
the risk of arm/hand injuries in the
event of a crash.

back properly resting against it.
Do not modify the system
components or wiring under any
circumstances.

The driver and passenger
are both advised not to
travel handling objects (e.g.,

Drive with your hands
always on the rim of the
steering wheel so that, in

Always keep the seat
backrest in the upright
position and sit with your

off, the airbags can still be activated
when the vehicle is stationary if it is
hit by a moving vehicle.
Thus, even with the vehicle
stationary, do not put children in the
front seat. In addition, remember
that if the ignition key is in position
STOP (OFF), none of the safety
devices (airbags or pretensioner) are
activated in the event of a collision.
Failure of the airbags to infl ate in
these circumstances is not indicative
of system malfunction.

With the ignition key
inserted and in position MAR
(ON), although the engine is

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WARNING: Do not cut or tamper with
the connectors of the airbag harness
or on the airbag modules.
Do not cover the steering wheel and
the top part on the instrument panel
on the passenger’s side with any tape
or label, or treat it in any way.
Never remove the steering wheel.
If necessary, this procedure should
only be performed by an Authorized
Maserati Dealer.
All the airbag system components
must be replaced after an accident
that has caused airbag deployment.
Following an accident not involving
airbag activation, you must contact
an Authorized Maserati Dealer to
have the system checked and replace
any system components that may be
damaged or malfunctioning.

Damaged or defective
components of the airbag
system cannot be repaired

but must be replaced.

Improper intervention involving the
system components can cause failures
or undesired activation of the airbags
with damage resulting.
The airbag system components have
been specially designed for this
specifi c vehicle model. Do not attempt
to use them on other vehicles, as
this could cause serious injuries
to passengers in the event of an
accident.
To scrap the vehicle, please contact
an Authorized Maserati Dealer to
have the airbag system disposed of
properly.
If the vehicle has been stolen or there
has been an attempted theft, have

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the airbag system checked by an

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

The airbag modules must
be replaced at the intervals

indicated in the “Warranty
Booklet and Maintenance Schedule”,
even if the vehicle was not involved
in collisions.

The label A on the right-hand side
of the dashboard, bears the airbag
system expiration date. Please contact
an Authorized Maserati Dealer for
replacement of the system when this
date approaches.
The labels B, C and D indicate that the
airbag system is installed.

Note: The label B on the dashboard
can be removed.

C

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D

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Side airbags

The side airbags have been designed
to enhance the protection level
provided to passengers traveling
in the front seats in the event of
medium-high severity collisions.
They consist of two types of airbags,

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that are designed to deploy almost
instantaneously:

- Side Bags housed in the front seat
backrests.

- Lamella bags, housed in the door
panels.

In the event of a side impact, an
electronic control unit processes the
signals coming from a deceleration
sensor and activates airbag
deployment when necessary.
The airbags are designed to infl ate
almost instantaneously, acting as a
protection between the occupants’
body and the side of the vehicle.
The airbags defl ate immediately
afterwards.

WARNING: The electronic control
unit activates the pretensioners, the
front airbags and the door and side
bags on the basis of different criteria,
according to the type of collision.
Failure of one or the other system to
activate is not indicative of system
malfunction.

In the case of low-severity side
collisions (for which the restraining
action of the seat belts provides
adequate protection), the airbags do
not deploy.
The side airbags are not a substitute
of the seat belts but rather act
in combination with them. As a
consequence, the seat belts must
always be worn as provided for by
applicable legislation in Europe and in
most non-European countries.
The door-mounted airbags (lamella
bags) are not disabled when the front
passenger airbag is deactivated using
the key-operated switch, as described
in the previous chapter. Therefore,
even children traveling in the front
passenger seat are protected in the
event of side collisions.

WARNING: The front and/or side
airbags may deploy if the vehicle
suffers a violent impact beneath the
vehicle body, for example in the event
of strong impacts against curbs, steps
or speed bumps, potholes or roads
with subsidence.

WARNING: The airbags release a
small amount of powder during
deployment. This powder is not
harmful and does not indicate the
presence of fi re; in addition, the
surface of the deployed airbag and
the interior of the vehicle may be
covered with a powdery residue: this
powder may irritate your skin and
eyes. In case of contact, wash the
affected parts with running water and
neutral soap.

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If the warning light
comes on when the vehicle

is running (indicating a
fault), contact your local Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible to
have the system checked.

WARNING: The airbag system has a
service life of 14 years. Contact your
local Authorized Maserati Dealer
when this period is near to expiration.

In the event of a collision

with consequent airbag

infl ation, contact your
local Authorized Maserati Dealer
for replacement of the entire safety
system, electronic control unit, seat
belts, pretensioners, and to have the
vehicle’s electrical system checked.

All testing, repairs and

replacements of the airbag

system must be done by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

WARNING: In the case of scrapping
of the vehicle, contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer to have
the system deactivated.

WARNING: If the vehicle is sold, the
new owner must be informed of the
aforesaid instructions for use and
warnings, and he/she must also be
provided with the “Owner’s Manual”.

The electronic control unit
activates the pretensioners

and front/lateral airbags
based on different criteria, according
to the type of collision. The fact
that one or more systems do not
activate is not indicative of a system
malfunction.

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General warnings

When the ignition key is
turned to the MAR (ON)
position, the warning light

comes on, but it switches off after
approx. 5 seconds. If the warning light
fails to come on at this time, or stays
on, or lights up when driving, contact
your local Authorized Maserati Dealer
immediately.

Drive with both hands on the
steering wheel rim, so that

if the airbag infl ates it can
do so freely, without encountering
obstacles which can cause serious
injuries. Do not drive with your
body curved forwards but keep the
seatback upright, with your back fully
against it.

Do not apply stickers or other

objects to the steering wheel

or the passenger’s airbag
compartment.

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Do not travel with objects

in your lap, in front of your

chest or especially with a
pipe, pencil or other objects held in
your mouth. In the event of a collision,
the deployment of the airbag could
result in serious injury.

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Do not cover the front
seatbacks with clothing or
covers.

be activated, thereby causing injuries
Note that with the ignition
key inserted and turned to
the MAR (ON) position, even

with the engine switched off, the

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airbags can infl ate even if the vehicle
is stationary, if it is struck by another
vehicle. Therefore, even with the
vehicle stationary, children must be
secured by the specifi c child restraint
systems installed on the passenger
seat. On the other hand, the airbags
will not infl ate in the event of
collisions with the vehicle stationary
and the key removed from the
ignition lock; failure of the airbags to
infl ate in these circumstances is not
indicative of a system malfunction.

If the vehicle has been the
object of theft or attempted
theft, if it has been

vandalized or involved in fl ooding,
contact your local Authorized
Maserati Dealer to have the airbag
system checked.

to anyone in the vicinity.

system. Moreover, in the event of

head-on collisions at low speed, side

impacts, rear impacts or roll-overs,

the passengers are protected by the

seat belts only, that must always be

fastened.

If interventions are carried
out on the electrical system
incorrectly, the airbag could

The airbags do not replace
the seat belts but act as a
supplementary restraint

Do not wash the seats with
water or pressurized steam.

Do not hang rigid objects
onto the clothing hooks or
onto the handholds.

Do not fi t sunshades of any
kind on the windows or door
panels.

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MSP System

The vehicle is equipped with a yaw
prevention monitoring system called
MSP (Maserati Stability Program),
which incorporates all of the vehicle
control systems: ABS, EBD, ASR
and ESP. It contains a model that
is designed to provide an estimate
of the vehicle behavior with great
accuracy. The system is capable of
detecting whether the driver is
about to lose control of the vehicle.
In this case, it is designed to activate
the brake calipers individually and
engine control, in order to generate a
suffi cient torque to resist the vehicle
yawing moment.

Activation

The MSP system is designed to
activate automatically every time
the engine is started, and it can be
disabled by pressing button A for
approx. 2 seconds. Press the button A
once again to reactivate the system.
The amber color warning light
the instrument panel fl ashes during
all the operating phases.

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Malfunction indicators

In the event of a fault, the system is
automatically disabled and cannot
be reactivated. While driving, this
condition is signaled by the amber
warning light
both on the instrument panel
and on the multi-function display,
accompanied in the latter case by the
message “MSP failure go to dealer”.
When the engine is started, the
system malfunction is indicated by the
illumination of the relative warning
light

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, that illuminates

WARNING: In the event of a fault
with the MSP disabled, the vehicle
will behave as if it were not equipped
with this system: we recommend that
you always Contact your Authorized
Maserati Dealer to have the system
checked.

WARNING: If the vehicle needs to
be towed with 2 wheels raised,
make sure that the ignition key is in
position STOP (OFF). Otherwise, with
the MSP system activated, the relative
control unit will store a malfunction,
resulting in the illumination of the
warning lights
panel and on the display: this requires
the intervention of your Authorized
Maserati Dealer to correct the system
malfunction.

WARNING: In low- and medium-grip
conditions (e.g., rain, snow, ice, sand,
etc.) it is advisable not to activate
SPORT mode, even with the MSP
activated.

on the instrument

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WARNING: Driving on parabolic curves
will deactivate the system.

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ASR system (electronic
traction control)

The ASR system is designed to avoid
skidding of the driving wheels during
acceleration by means of the engine
control unit (spark advance delay,

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engine throttle opening reduction
and fuel injection cut-out) and the
rear brakes.
The ASR system enhances vehicle
stability and active safety while
driving, specially under the following
conditions:

- internal wheel skidding on curves
due to the load dynamic variations
or excessive acceleration

- excessive power transmitted to the
wheels, also in relation to road
conditions

- acceleration on slippery, snowy or
icy road surfaces

- in the event of loss of grip on wet
roads (aquaplaning).

The ASR system works in combination
with the electronic suspension control
system: under normal conditions
(“SPORT” mode off), stability in low
and medium grip conditions has
priority, while with “SPORT” mode
active, the system favors traction and
optimizes vehicle performance on dry
asphalt.

Activation

The ASR system is designed to activate
automatically every time the engine
is started and can be deactivated by
pressing the button A for about 2
seconds.
Press the button A once again to
reactivate the system.
The amber color warning light
the instrument panel fl ashes during
all the operating phases.

Failure indicators

In the event of a fault, the system is
automatically disabled and cannot
be reactivated. While driving, this
condition is signaled by the amber
warning light
both on the instrument panel
and on the multi-function display,
accompanied by the message “ASR
failure go to dealer”.

, that illuminates

MSR function (engine braking
torque adjustment)

The ASR system is also designed to
control the engine braking torque
when the accelerator pedal is released
under low grip conditions (e.g., snow,
ice etc.): in these conditions, the
high braking torque provided by the
engine may cause instability of the
vehicle.
The system, using the same sensors
as the ABS, detects skidding of one
or both driving wheels when the
accelerator is released and opens the
motor-driven throttle of the engine
fuel system, thus reducing the braking
torque and re-establishing optimal
grip conditions for the driving wheels.

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WARNING: The maximum
deceleration that can be obtained
with the engine brake always
depends on the tire grip on the road
surface. Snow or ice obviously reduces
grip values.

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ABS and EBD systems

The vehicle is equipped with ABS
(Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD
(Electronic Brake force Distribution)
systems, which are designed
to enhance the braking system
performance by means of the ABS
system sensors and ECU.
In the event of an emergency
braking or braking on slippery road
surfaces (e.g., snow, ice etc.) the ABS,
in combination with the standard
braking system, allows the driver
to apply maximum braking force
without causing the wheels to lock
and consequently losing control of
the vehicle.
The system uses an electronic control
unit that processes the signals coming
from 4 sensors fi tted on the 4 wheels.
When a wheel tends to lock, the
sensor warns the ECU, which activates
an electro-hydraulic unit that
modulates the pressure applied to
the brake calipers; the driver will feel
a “pulsing” sensation on the brake
pedal which is completely normal.

In the event of a failure, the system
will be deactivated, but this will not
affect the effi ciency of the standard
braking system.
The failure will be indicated by the
illumination of the amber warning
light with the letters ABS
instrument panel.
In this case we recommend that
you contact the nearest Authorized
Maserati Dealer in order to identify
the fault as soon as possible, by means
of the system self-diagnostic function.

The vehicles must be
equipped only with wheels,

tires and brake pads of the
type and make approved by the
Maserati S.p.A. for this model.

Regardless of the fact that

this device considerably

increases safety levels, it is
essential to always drive with the
greatest care when the road surface is
wet, covered with snow or ice.

on the

The vehicle is equipped
with an Electronic Brake

force Distributor (EBD). The
warning light “BRAKE” illuminates
when the engine is running to
indicate an EBD system malfunction:
in this case, sharp braking may cause
an early locking of the rear wheels,
and the vehicle may skid. Drive with
the greatest care and have the system
immediately checked by the nearest
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

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The failure warning light

usually illuminates

with the engine running to
indicate a malfunction in the ABS
system only. In this case, the braking
system will remain fully functioning,
but will not use the ABS. In these
conditions, also the EBD system

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effi ciency may be affected. Drive with
the greatest care in order to avoid
sudden braking and have the system
immediately checked by the nearest
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

is running, stop the vehicle and check
the brake fl uid level immediately. If
fl uid is below the minimum level, top
up with the recommended fl uid and
contact your Authorized Maserati
Dealer immediately. Brake fl uid leaks
affect the operation of the braking
systems, both the standard one and
the one equipped with ABS.

If the low brake fl uid
warning light “BRAKE”
illuminates when the engine

unnecessary risks. The driving style
must always be suited to weather
conditions, range of visibility and
road traffi c conditions.

the road surface. With snow or ice,
the grip is obviously reduced and the
braking distance is greater, even with
the ABS system.

System performance in terms
of active safety is not a
reason for the driver to take

The maximum deceleration
that can be obtained always
depends on the tire grip on

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Tire pressure monitoring
system

The vehicle is equipped with a system
that monitors the tire pressure by
means of special sensors secured
inside the wheels, in position with
the infl ation valve. These sensors are
designed to transmit a signal that is
detected by the antennas fastened on
the vehicle body, behind the gravel
guards, and connected to the ECU.

WARNING: The system can
momentarily experience radio-electric
interference emitted by devices using
similar frequencies.

The ECU processes this information
and transmits a series of tire pressure
data and any system errors to the
instrument panel.
The signal transmitted by the ECU
activates some ideograms on the
display
The system is equipped with a specifi c
wiring that connects the antennas,
the ECU and the relative calibration
button to the vehicle electrical system.

The system warns the driver
that the tire pressure has
decreased. This warning

does not exempt the driver from

periodically checking the tires and
from complying with the prescribed
tire pressure levels.

WARNING: The system stores the
tire pressures as a reference rate,
therefore tires must be infl ated to the
prescribed pressure.

Each tire, including the spare one
(if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and infl ated to
the infl ation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire infl ation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires
of a different size than that indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire infl ation
pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire infl ation pressure for
those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your
vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure warning
light when one or more of your tires
is/are signifi cantly under-infl ated.
Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure warning light illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and infl ate them
to the proper pressure.
Driving on a signifi cantly under-infl ated

tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-infl ation also
reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread
life, and may affect vehicle handling
and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is
not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain a correct
tire pressure, even if under-infl ation
has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure warning light.
Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction indicator
that indicates when the system is not
operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
warning light.
When the system detects a
malfunction, the warning light will
fl ash for approximately one minute
and then remain permanently
illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction persists.

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When the malfunction indicator
is illuminated, the system may not
be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for
a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the

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vehicle, that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check
the TPMS malfunction warning light
after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.

System calibration

After replacing or infl ating one
or more tires, the system must be
calibrated once again.
To calibrate the system, press and
hold button A, located on the inside
roof, for a time ranging between 4
and 10 seconds.
The system will take a maximum of 20
minutes to complete the calibration
procedure with the vehicle in motion.
A green symbol
display together with the message
“Calibration activated”.
If the user recalls the information
page showing the pressure levels of
each tire, dashes “–.–” will be viewed
in the place of the values.

will appear on the

Viewing messages on the
display

By pressing the specifi c “Mode”
button B (see page 71), the user can
access the information page showing
the pressure values for each tire.

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A

B

When indication by event occurs, the
malfunction is viewed in the place
of the information on tire pressure
levels. The malfunction is displayed
for a time equal to its entire display
cycle (20 seconds). When the display
cycle ends, the tire pressure screen
page becomes available again and the
summary symbol for the malfunction
is displayed in the specifi c area until
the malfunction is corrected.

Normal conditions

By pressing the specifi c button for
quick information display (“Mode”
button pressed briefl y), the user can
access the information page (screen
page 1), which displays the pressure
levels for each tire.

1 2

Low pressure

When the onboard instrument panel
receives a message from the tire
pressure ECU indicating that one or
more tires have pressure levels below
the control threshold, screen page 2 is
displayed for 10 seconds, after which
the system will display the screen
page previously active.
When the key is subsequently turned
back to ON, if the malfunction persists
the display will show screen page 2
once again.

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The system may not know what wheel
is originating the malfunction and
therefore is not capable of indicating
the wheel involved. In this case,
screen page 3 will be displayed.
The display strategy of this screen
page follows the same logic applied
for screen page 2, previously

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described.

Tire punctures

When the instrument panel receives
a signal from the tire pressure ECU
indicating that the pressure level
of one or more tires is below the
alarm threshold, the warning light

will permanently illuminate on
the instrument panel and screen
pages 4 will alternate on the display
for 20 seconds. Every time the key
is subsequently turned back to
ON, if the malfunction persists the
display will show screen pages 4 for
20 seconds. These screen pages will
be displayed until the situation is
corrected and the system is calibrated
again as required by the system.

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The system may not know what wheel
is originating the malfunction and
therefore is not capable of indicating
the wheel involved. As a consequence,
in addition to the warning light
permanently illuminated on the
instrument panel, the display will
show screen page 5. The display
strategy of this screen page follows
the same logic applied for screen
page 4, previously described.

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System not calibrated

If the system has not been calibrated
or following a tire replacement, the
warning light
instrument panel for 90 seconds, and
the display will show screen page 6.
Subsequently, the screen page
previously active is displayed once
again and the warning light
illuminates on the instrument panel
permanently.
The system can be calibrated by
means of the specifi c button (see
page 46).
The information page that shows the
pressure value for each tire cannot be
recalled by the user.

will fl ash on the

Tire pressure monitoring system
failure

Screen page 7 may appear in the
following cases:

• malfunction in the ECU system/
wiring

• no signal reception by one or
more sensors due to malfunction,
breakage or dead battery;

• ECU malfunction.

The display sequence follows the
usual logic of malfunctions. Therefore,
after 10 seconds, the display will
show the screen page that was active
before the malfunction occurred.

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In addition to screen page 7 being
displayed, the warning light
is permanently illuminated on the
instrument panel, will fl ash for 90
seconds, after which it will remain
permanently on until the situation is
corrected. The information page that
shows the pressure value for each tire
cannot be recalled by the user.

Note: The TPMS malfunction indicator
is combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will fl ash for
approximately 90 seconds and then
remain continuously illuminated.”
Once the system detects a failure,
you must go to the Dealer to fi x
the problem and extinguish the
malfunction light.

, which

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System temporarily not active

When one of the following conditions
occurs:

• outside transmitter (frequency
interference);

• excessively high temperature;

• during the fi rst calibration

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procedure;

screen page 8 will be displayed.
In addition, the warning light
which is permanently illuminated on
the instrument panel, will fl ash for
90 seconds, after which it will remain
permanently on until the situation is
corrected.
The information page that shows the
pressure value for each tire cannot be
recalled by the user.

,

System not active

After Key-on, in the case that the
system has been deactivated by means
of the diagnosis tester, screen page 9
will be displayed for several seconds.
In addition, the warning light
which is permanently illuminated on
the instrument panel, will fl ash for
90 seconds, after which it will remain
permanently on until the situation is
corrected.
The information page that shows the
pressure value for each tire cannot be
recalled by the user.

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,

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Parking sensors

To assist the driver during parking
maneuvers, the vehicle may come
equipped with four sensors housed
in the rear bumper and four sensors
in the front bumper (optional in the
latter case).
During parking maneuvers, the
parking sensors provide the driver
with information on the distance
between obstacles found behind
and in front of the vehicle. The
information about the obstacle
distance is given to the driver by
means of a acoustic and visual signals.
The acoustic warning generated
by the system adds to the driver’s
fi eld of vision, allowing him/her to
avoid hitting any obstacles during
maneuvers.

However, the driver remains
fully responsible for parking

maneuvers and in other
potentially dangerous situations. The
system has actually been designed
only as a supplementary aid during
parking maneuvers, since it allows
the driver to detect obstacles outside
his fi eld of vision.

The front and rear parking sensors
are automatically activated when the

key is turned to MAR (ON), and when
reverse gear.
If the vehicle is also equipped with
front sensors, these may be activated
by pressing button A. When the
front sensors are active, the button
illuminates with an amber color.
To deactivate the sensors, press the
button A once again. When reverse
gear is disengaged, all the sensors
remain active. The rear sensors remain
active for about 10 seconds, until a
speed of approx. 6 mph (10 Km/h)
is exceeded. The front sensors also
remain active until a speed of about
6 mph (10 Km/h) is exceeded.
When the rear or front sensors are
activated, an acoustic signal (beep)
warns the driver that the system is
active.

A

When the sensors are activated, the
system begins to beep as soon as an
obstacle is detected, and the tone
frequency increases as the vehicle
approaches the obstacle.
The acoustic signals are emitted
by two buzzers, one under the
dashboard (if the vehicle is equipped
with front sensors) and one in
proximity of the luggage shelf (if the
vehicle is equipped with rear sensors).
When the obstacle is located at a
distance of less than 14 in
(35 cm) from the bumper, the beep is
continuous. The warning beep stops
immediately if the distance between
the vehicle and the obstacle increases.
The tone cycle is constant if the
distance measured by the central
sensors remains unaltered, while
if this occurs with the side sensors,
the acoustic signal stops after
approximately 7 seconds, to prevent
for example continuous beeps in the
event of maneuvers alongside walls.

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The distance from the obstacles can
also be graphically shown on the
instrument panel display by means
of an image that shows the vehicle
surrounded by explanatory symbols
of the distance (maximum/average/
minimum) and the position (front/
rear/central/side) of the obstacle

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detected.
The color represents the distance,
while the fi eld represents the
position. The green color represents
the maximum distance detected, the
yellow color the medium distance and
the red color the minimum one.
If the vehicle is equipped only with
rear sensors, the front sensors are not
shown in the image.
If the vehicle is equipped with front
and rear sensors, the rear sensors are
not shown in the image if only the
front sensors are active.

Stop & Go function

The vehicle is equipped with a Stop
& Go function that can be activated
through the Multi Media System.
The Stop & Go function can be
enabled/disabled by accessing the
“Confi guration” menu, selecting the
“Defi ne vehicle parameters” option,
then the Stop & Go parking option
and setting it to “Activation”. With
the Stop & Go function active, the
front sensors will automatically be
activated in all conditions where the
vehicle speed drops below 5 mph (8
Km/h).

WARNING: The Stop & Go function
is only available if the vehicle is
equipped with optional front parking
sensors.

For the system to operate
correctly, the sensors

positioned on the bumper
must be kept clean (remove any mud,
dirt, snow or ice).

Cleaning the 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 with car
shampoo added. In car-washes
which use steam jet or high pressure
cleaning machines, keep the nozzle
at least 4 in (10 cm) away from the
sensors.
Should you need to repaint the
bumper or in case of paint touch-ups
in the sensor area, please contact
exclusively your Authorized Maserati
Dealer. Incorrect paint application
could affect the parking sensor
operation.

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Sensor range

The sensors allow the system to
monitor the front and rear of the
vehicle; they are positioned so as to
monitor the central and lateral zones
at the front and at the rear of the
vehicle.
In the event of an obstacle located
in a central area, it will be detected
at distances of less than 1 yd (0.9 m)
at the front and 1.6 yd (1.5 m) at

the rear, depending on the type of
obstacle and its dimensions.
If the obstacle is located in a lateral
position, it will be detected at
distances of less than 0.9 yd (0.8 m).

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Failure indicators

The system ECU checks all the
components every time reverse gear is
engaged.
In the event that the parking
sensors fail, the relative warning
light

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accompanied by the message
“Parking Sensor Failure”.
In the event of a failure signal, stop
the vehicle and turn the ignition key
to Stop. Then try cleaning the sensors
or moving the vehicle away from
any possible ultrasound sources (e.g.,
pneumatic truck brakes or pneumatic
hammers) and turn the ignition key
back to position MAR (ON). This
way, if the cause of the operating
malfunction has been corrected, the
system will start functioning again
automatically and the failure buzzer
will stop.
If the failure Warning signal remains
on, contact your Authorized Maserati
Dealer to have the system checked.

illuminates on the display,

that could be located above or
underneath the sensors. In fact, in
certain circumstances, objects located
near the rear of the vehicle are not
detected by the system and therefore
could damage the vehicle or be
damaged themselves.

sensors or by dirt, snow or ice on
the sensors or even by ultrasound
systems (e.g., pneumatic truck
brakes or pneumatic hammers) in the
vicinity.

During parking maneuvers,

always take the greatest

care to avoid obstacles

The signals transmitted

by the sensors can also be

altered by damage to the

potentially dangerous situations.
During these maneuvers, always
make sure there are no people
(especially children) or animals in
the maneuvering area. The parking
sensors must be considered an aid
for the driver who, in any case, must
never take less care during potentially
dangerous maneuvers, even if they
are performed at low speeds.

The driver always remains
responsible during parking
maneuvers and in other

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Fuel cut-off inertia
switch

The vehicle is equipped with a safety
switch which is designed to activate in
the event of a collision, cutting off the
fuel supply and consequently causing
the engine to stop. It also prevents
fuel spreading if the fuel lines are
damaged during the accident.
Activation of the safety switch is
signaled by the illumination of the
warning light
The switch is positioned underneath
the front left-hand seat.

on the display.

A

After a collision, if you smell
fuel or note any leakage

from the fuel supply system,
do not reactivate the switch in order
to prevent any fi re risks.

The activation of the inertia switch
causes all the doors and the luggage
compartment to unlock and in the
internal dome light and the four
direction indicators to turn on.

Resetting the switch

Turn the ignition key to position STOP
(OFF).

Check that there is no leakage from
the fuel system.
If no leaks are found, reset the inertia
switch which stops the fuel pump
operation, by pressing button A on
the switch.
Turn the ignition key to position MAR
(ON), wait a few seconds and move it
to ACC.
Check that the warning light
the display is off.
Check once again that there are no
fuel leaks.

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Instruments and controls

Dashboard 58
Instrument panel 63
Controls and warning lights 64
Instruments and gauges 69
Controls 74
Internal equipment 79

3

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Dashboard

1

2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 1

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12

1615

17 18

19

20 2221

3

58

36 35 34 33

32

31 28 26 23 25

29 2729

30

24 23

1) Air conditioning side vents

2) Lower gearshift paddle DOWN

3) Instrument panel

4) Air conditioning upper vent

5) Sun radiation sensor

6) Driver’s airbag

7) Windshield/headlight wiper/

washer control lever

8) Side buttons, to the left of the
Multi Media System Display

9) Upper gearshift paddle UP

10) Clock

11) Central air-conditioning vents

12) Multi Media System display

13) Passenger’s airbag

14) Side window vents

15) Multi Media System controls

16) Glove compartment

17) Automatic gearshift lever

18) Ashtray and cigarette lighter

19) Internal passenger’s door opening

handle

20) Passenger’s door power window
control

21) Passenger’s door-mounted side
airbag

22) Passenger seatback tilting lever

23) Beverage holder

24) Air conditioning rear vents

25) Pocket-change compartment

26) Electric parking brake

engagement/disengagement
lever

27) Buttons underneath air
conditioning controls

28) Air conditioning controls

29) Multi Media System controls

repeated on the steering wheel

30) Starter/steering wheel lock switch

31) Horn control

32) Seat adjustment controls

33) Steering wheel height and depth

adjustment control

34) Cruise Control lever, direction
indicators

35) Buttons to the left of the steering
wheel

36) Engine compartment lid opening
lever

Ref. 8 Side buttons, to the left of the
Multi Media System Display

A - SPORT mode button
B - Low grip mode button (ICE)
C - PARK OFF function button (see

page 163)

D - MSP System deactivation button

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A

B

C

D

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Ref. 27 Buttons underneath air
conditioning controls

A - Hazard light button
B - Door lock/unlock button

3

Ref. 29 Multi Media System controls
repeated on the steering wheel

A - Increases the sound system

volume.

B - Decreases the sound system

volume.

C - Voice control function activation/

deactivation.

Navigator Mode: Enables the

guiding voice during the trip
guidance and also displays
information pertaining to the

guidance session.
D - Button pressed briefl y
Telephone mode activation.
Place call.
Accept incoming call.
End call in progress.

Button pressed at length

Reject incoming telephone call.

WARNING: The Telephone system

is not available on U.S. cars

version.

E - Button pressed briefl y
Radio mode: Search for the fi rst

tuneable station with higher

frequency.
SIRIUS satellite radio mode

(where available): goes to the

next category starting from the

one currently selected.
CD, Jukebox, USB and iPod Mode:

next track selection.
Button pressed at length
CD, Jukebox, USB and iPod mode:

track fast forward.

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A B

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

F - Button pressed briefl y
Radio mode: Searches for the

fi rst tunable station with a lower
frequency.

SIRIUS satellite radio mode

(where available): goes to the
previous category starting from
the one currently selected.

CD, Jukebox, USB and iPod Mode:

goes to previous track if selected
within the fi rst 3 seconds of track
playing, otherwise the track is
played again from the beginning.

Button pressed at length

CD, Jukebox, USB and iPod mode:

track fast rewind.

G - Mode selection: radio, CD,

Jukebox or iPod.

H - Mute function on/off.

I

I - Radio mode: radio frequency shift

to the next station in preset steps,
starting from the station currently
tuned in.

SIRIUS satellite radio mode

(where available): shifts the radio
channel to the next station in
preset steps, starting from the
station currently tuned in.

CD, MP3, Jukebox, USB and iPod

Mode: selects the next folder.

Menu: scrolls through the menus.
J - Radio mode: shifts the radio

frequency to the previous station
in preset steps, starting from the
station currently tuned in.

SIRIUS satellite radio mode

(where available): shifts the
previous radio channel starting
from the station currently tuned
in.

CD, MP3, Jukebox, USB and iPod

Mode: selects the previous folder.
Menu: scrolls through the menus.
K - Confi rms the function, item or

value selected.

Ref. 35 Controls to the left of the
steering wheel

A - Light switch
B - Fuel tank door opening button
C - Luggage compartment lid

opening button

D - Mode button
E - Instrument panel brightness

control (UP)

F - Instrument panel brightness

control (DOWN)

G - Front parking sensor deactivation

button (optional)

B C G

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K

J

A

ED F

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Controls on driver’s door

A - Front left-hand power window

control

B - Front right-hand power window

control

C - External rear-view mirror controls

Controls on inside roof

A - Anti-lift alarm system deactivation
B - Alarm system motion sensor

deactivation
C - Telephone hands-free microphone
WARNING: The Telephone system

is not available on U.S. cars

version.

D - Tire pressure calibration button

Controls on front dome light

A - LH side light switch
B - Central light switch
C - RH side light switch

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CBA

A B

D

C

A B

C

Instrument panel

1) Fuel level gauge and low fuel

indicator

2) Tachometer

3) Display

1 2 3 4 5

4) Electronic tachometer

5) Coolant thermometer and high

temperature warning light

3

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Controls and warning
lights

Rear fog lights

When the rear fog lights are
turned on.

When the battery is insuffi ciently
charged or overcharged (fl ashing).

Alternator failure

When there is a fault in the
charging system.

Engine failure control
system (OBDII) (*)

Fog lights

When the fog lights are

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turned on

Position lights/low beams

It illuminates when the
position lights, low beams or

parking lights are turned on.

High beams

When the high beams are
turned on or used to fl ash.

Parking lights

With the key removed, it
indicates that the parking

lights are on.

warning light should illuminate when
the ignition key is turned to MAR and
should go off as soon as the engine
is started. This will show that , the
warning light is working properly.
If the warning light remains on or
illuminates while driving, it indicates
that there is a failure in the fuel
supply/ignition and emission control
system. This failure could cause
high exhaust emissions, loss of
performance, poor vehicle handling
and high consumption levels.
In these conditions you can proceed
slowly without demanding engine
performance. Prolonged use of the
vehicle when this warning light is
illuminated may cause damages. For
this reason, you should contact your
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as
possible. The warning light will go off
if the problem is no longer present.
The error will be stored by the system
in any case.

In normal conditions, this

WARNING: When the ignition key
is turned to MAR, if the warning
light
illuminates while driving, contact your
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as
possible.

does not illuminate or if it

Automatic gearbox
failure (*)

Depending on the message

displayed it signals:

- a gearbox failure.
If the failure permits, slowly drive
to the nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealer.

- a too high temperature of the
gearbox oil.

In this case, slow down until the
temperature goes down to the
normal values for use (the warning
light goes off), see page 143.

Low oil pressure (*)

In normal conditions,

the warning light should
illuminate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR and should go off as
soon as the engine is started.
If the warning light remains on
or illuminates while driving, this
indicates a too low engine oil
pressure. In this case, turn the engine

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off immediately and carry out the
necessary checks.
If the problem persists, contact your

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

Tire pressure (*)

This warning light is

connected to the tire
pressure monitoring system.
It illuminates when insuffi cient
infl ation pressure of one or more tires
is detected.
If this warning light fl ashes
before turning permanently on, it
indicates that the system is faulty or
temporarily not available.

If the warning light
illuminates while driving,

immediately check the
brake fl uid level. If the fl uid is below
the minimum level, there may be a
leakage in the circuit. Contact your
Authorized Maserati Dealer before
driving further.

Defective ABS system (*)

It illuminates when the ABS

system is not functioning.
The standard braking system remains
operational, but it is advisable to
contact your Authorized Maserati
Dealer as soon as possible.

Airbag/pretensioner
failure (*)

When the pretensioner and/

or airbag system are/is defective.

Turning the key to MAR, the
warning light illuminates
but should go off after a few

seconds with the engine running.

If the warning remains on
or stays on or if it does not

illuminate or if it illuminates
while driving, contact your
Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon
as possible.

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Low brake fl uid warning
light (*)

It illuminates when the
brake fl uid level drops below the
minimum level. If accompanied by a
specifi c message, it indicates an EBD
system failure. In this case, do not
apply the brakes suddenly, since this
may cause an early locking of the rear
wheels. Driving extremely carefully,
immediately go to the nearest
Authorized Maserati Dealer to have
the system checked.

Seat belts (*)

It illuminates when the

driver’s seat belt is not
fastened or improperly fastened.
A buzzer is also activated when the
warning light is on.

Maserati CODE (*)

With the ignition key in

MAR position, the amber
warning lights on the instrument
panel and on the multi-function
display illuminate when the system
detects the following faults:

- Alarm system not available.

- Electronic key not detected

- Have the vehicle protection system

checked
or when the user is informed of the
following events:

- Vehicle break-in detected

- Electronic key not recognized.

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Brake pads worn (*)

It illuminates when the

brake pads have reached
their wear limit.
Please contact your Authorized
Maserati Dealer.

Parking brake engaged

This warning light

illuminates when the
parking brake is applied.

Parking brake failure (*)

Depending on the message

displayed, it signals the
following failures of the EPB system:

- Parking brake failure.
If the message displayed indicates

that you should go to the nearest
Authorized Maserati Dealer,
drive slowly and remember that
the electric parking brake is not
functioning.

- excessively high temperature.
if the vehicle has been stationary

(key to STOP (OFF)) for about 15
minutes without using the parking
brake, and the warning light
illuminates again after restarting
the engine, slowly drive to the
nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealer.

If the brake failure is accompanied by
the message “only manual EPB release
possible”, the manual emergency
deactivation procedure must be
performed to release the parking
brake (see page 165).

MSP system failure (*)

Depending on the message

displayed, it may signal
a malfunction or the MSP system
deactivation.
In the event of a failure, contact your
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

Right-hand side

indicators

It illuminates when the
right-hand direction indicators or the
hazard lights are turned on.

Left-hand direction

indicators

It illuminates when the
left-hand direction indicators or the
hazard lights are turned on.

(*) Viewed on the display as well

Warning lights on the display

Inertia switch, fuel cut­out enabled

It illuminates when a
collision activates the inertia switch,
thus cutting off the fuel supply.

After a collision, if you
smell fuel or note leakages

from the fuel system, do
not reactivate the switch in order to
prevent the risk of fi re.

Windshield washer fl uid

This signals a low level
of washer fl uid in the

windshield washer tank.

Cruise Control

It indicates that the constant
speed regulator, Cruise

Control, is active.

Lighting system failure

It illuminates in the case

of a system failure or
burning-out of the position, direction
indicator, rear fog and license plate
light bulbs.

Stop light failure

It illuminates in the case of
a system failure or burning-

out of the stop light bulbs.

Twilight sensor failure

It illuminates in the case of a
failure of the twilight sensor.

Catalyst temperature too
high

This warning light
illuminates if the engine runs
irregularly with consequent high
temperature in the exhaust system.

IF THE WARNING LIGHT
IS ACCOMPANIED BY THE

MESSAGE “HIGH CATALYTIC
CONV. TEMPERATURE SLOW DOWN”:
the catalytic converter temperature is
too high. The driver must slow down
immediately until the warning light
turns off.

IF THE MESSAGE

“EXCESSIVE CATALYTIC

CONV. TEMPERATURE DO
NOT PROCEED” APPEARS AFTER
DECELERATING: the temperature in
the catalytic converters has reached
a dangerous level and the catalytic
converters could be damaged. Drive
slowly to the nearest workshop.

If the warning light
illuminates 3 times, the

engine will stops. The engine
can only be restarted turning the key
to off and then back to on. Go to the
nearest Authorized Maserati Dealer
driving at reduced speed.

Maserati declines all

responsibility for personal

injuries or property damage
deriving from non compliance with
the above mentioned warnings.

Power steering failure

It indicates that the

power steering system is
malfunctioning.
Drive slowly to the nearest Authorized
Maserati Dealer , being extremely
careful as steering may be harder.

Low engine oil level

It indicates that the engine

oil level is low; to check it
see page 224.

Low Automatic gearbox
oil level

The red symbol indicates
that the gearbox oil level is too low.
Stop the vehicle and contact your
Authorized Maserati Dealer to have
the system checked.

Excessive coolant

temperature

Coupled to the “Coolant
thermometer”, it comes on together
with the warning light on the
instrument panel and indicates an
excessive temperature of the coolant.
In this condition, stop the vehicle and
have the cooling system checked by
your Authorized Maserati Dealer.

ALC system failure

It indicates a failure of the

automatic headlight aiming
system.

ASR system failure

It indicates the deactivation

or failure of the ASR system.
In the event of a failure, contact your

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

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Rain sensor failure

It indicates that the rain
sensor is faulty.

37.4 °F (3° C) or lower, in order to

Parking sensor failure

It indicates that the parking
sensor system is faulty.

indicate the risk of icy road surfaces.
Under such conditions, drive carefully
and slow down as the grip of the tires
could be markedly reduced.

Shock absorber failure

While driving, it indicates

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suspension system.

a malfunction in the

MSP system failure

It indicates that the MSP
system is deactivated or

faulty.

Doors and lids open

It indicates that the doors or

lids are open or not properly
closed; the display also shows an
image of the vehicle with the part not
closed highlighted in red.

WARNING: Before starting off, close
any doors and lids that are open or
not properly closed.

mode is pressed.

WARNING: “SPORT” mode changes
the vehicle driving features.

WARNING: “SPORT” mode should not
be activated if the road surface is in
poor conditions or or slippery.

WARNING: In low- and medium-grip
conditions (e.g., rain, snow, ice, sand,
etc.) it is advisable not to activate
“SPORT” mode, even with the MSP
enabled.

Ice hazard

It illuminates when the
outside temperature is

Do not activate “SPORT”
mode in this situation.

Vehicle set to “SPORT”

When the button that sets
the vehicle to the “SPORT”

EPB automatic operation
disabled

It indicates that the EPB
automatic activation/deactivation
function is disabled.

Automatic gearbox

It indicates that the

automatic gearbox feature
is active

“Low grip” function

It indicates that the low grip

function is active

Seat heating

It indicates that the heating

function is activated on one
or more seats.

Maintenance Schedule

Depending on the

accompanying message, this
indicates that maintenance schedule
deadlines are either approaching or
due.
Upon reaching a deadline, contact
your Authorized Maserati Dealer.

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Instruments and gauges

Fuel gauge (1)

The illumination of the warning light
inside the gauge indicates that there
are approx. 4.7 U.S. gal (18 liters) of
fuel in the tank.
If the pointer positions on 0
(beginning of scale) and the fuel
reserve warning light fl ashes, this
indicates a system malfunction.
In this case, contact the Maserati
Service Network to have the system
checked.

Speedometer (2)

It indicates the vehicle speed. The
gauge starts providing data when 2.5
mph (4 km/h) are exceeded.

Tachometer (4)

It indicates the engine RPM Correct
driving allows the driver to achieve
proper engine performance, without
the need of over-revving.

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Coolant thermometer (5)

It indicates the temperature of the
coolant. If the needle indicates high
temperatures and at the same time
the warning light illuminates, stop
the vehicle immediately and have
the cooling system checked by your

Authorized Maserati Dealer.

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Display (3)

Incorporated in the instrument panel,
it performs the following functions:

- provides general information while
driving

- signals any failures and warnings.

The user can interact with the system
by setting the parameters for the
information that can be recalled.
The screen page displayed following
the initial check cycle, in normal
operating conditions, (standard
screen page) contains the following
information:

A - date
B - time
C - gear engaged
D - driving mode

B H

A

E - total odometer
F - trip odometer A, B or vehicle

speed repeated.

G - other symbols that may be

displayed as icons

H - outside temperature
From the set-up menu in the Multi
Media System, the user can also
choose to have the information
displayed for the Audio, Navigator
and Telephone repeated on the
dashboard. For the relevant
procedures and instructions, see the
“Multi Media System” manual.

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C

D

E

G

F

Controls

Mode

The screen page activation and
setting are controlled by pressing the
MODE buttons (J), “+” (K) and “-” (L).
Pressing the MODE button briefl y will
switch to the following screen pages
in sequence:

- Trip A

- Trip B

- Tire pressure

- Left-hand front seat comfort

- Right-hand front seat comfort

- Option Selection

- Standard.

Each of these has a 10-second
timing, after which the non-fl ashing
information previously viewed is
restored.

Pressing the MODE button at length
(over 2 seconds) the user will select
the Trip Odometer information
currently displayed, or the Trip
Odometer A if the tachometric
repetition is active. This piece of
information will fl ash for 10 seconds,
after which the non-fl ashing
information previously viewed is
displayed once again.

“+“ and “-”

By means of the “+ “(K) and “-”
(L) buttons, the user can adjust the
instrument panel brightness.
When the “Option Selection” screen
page is viewed, these buttons can be
used to select, choosing between Trip
Odometer A and Trip Odometer B, the
information to be repeated on the
display. By selecting, Odo A or Odo B
using the MODE button (J) and then
pressing buttons “+ “ and “-”, the
user will display the trip information
selected (fl ashing) alternately.

Trip Odometer reset

In all these cases, and before the 10­second timing has elapsed, pressing
the MODE (J) button briefl y (less
than 2 seconds) will reset the trip
information relating to the fl ashing
Odometer (A or B).

Setting the date

The date can be set by means of
the set up menu of the Multi Media
System (see Multi Media System
Manual).

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TRIP screen page

The Trip screen page is recalled by
pressing the MODE (J) button; Each
TRIP screen page (A or B) is timed, i.e.,
it is displayed for a maximum of 10
seconds, after which the screen page
previously active is displayed once
again.
When the TRIP A or TRIP B feature is
active, the following information is

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viewed on the display:

- traveled distance (km - miles)

- average fuel consumption (km/L
– mpg)

- average traveling speed (Km/H

- mph)

- trip time (hh:mm)

- fuel range (km – miles)

The unit for fuel consumption
measurement can be adjusted by the
user from the Multi Media System set­up menu.

Tire pressure screen page

Pressing the MODE (J) button the user
will display information about the
“Tire Pressure”.
This screen page is displayed for 10
seconds and, in normal conditions, it
will appear as shown in fi g. 1.
In addition, the system acknowledges
the following conditions:

- system temporarily not active (e.g.,
external radio interference)

- system not calibrated (e.g., tire
replaced)

- system failure

- system not active (if it is disabled by
the diagnostics system)

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- low pressure or puncture in front
LH, front RH tires or rear LH and
rear RH tires

- low pressure or puncture in
unidentifi ed tire.

The system can be calibrated by
pressing button M on the front
dome light panel. The initialization
of the procedure is indicated on the
display by the message “Calibration
activated”.
For more information, please see the
“Tire pressure monitoring system”
chapter on page 45.

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M

Comfort screen page

Repeatedly press the MODE button
to display the screen page showing
the operating status of the heating
system for each seat.
The user can view the following
information:

N - Seat indication
O - Heating level

This screen page remains displayed for
10 seconds, as shown in fi g. 2.

N

O

2

Option Selection Screen Page

Briefl y press the MODE button to
display the screen page and select the
desired value among the following
ones:

- TRIP A distance

- TRIP B distance

- Current speed repetition
the value to be set, in the F area of
the display, on the Standard screen
page (see page 70).
This screen page remains displayed for
10 seconds, as shown in fi g 3.
The options listed can be selected
by pressing the “+” and “-“ buttons
and are confi rmed by briefl y pressing
the MODE button or simply not
performing any operation for 10
seconds.

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Multi Media System
Confi guration Menu

By accessing the Confi guration
mode, the user can set-up the vehicle
features.
The parameters that can be set are
the following:

- Display confi guration

• select the color (choosing
between day/night mode or
automatic setting)

• adjust the brightness

- Sounds

• voice control volume

• voice synthesis setting

- Language selection (Italian, English,
Spanish, German, French, Dutch,
American)

- Defi ne the vehicle parameters

• speed limit

• instrument panel buzzer volume

• door and luggage compartment
locking

• info repetition on instrument
panel

• Stop & Go Parking sensors

• Easy Entry / Exit

• Day running lights

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Controls

Controls to the left of the
steering wheel

Horn

Press the horn symbol A, to activate
the horn.

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A

Front fog lights

Press button B to turn on the front
fog lights. They only work when the
position lights or low beams are on.
The symbol on the button illuminates
when the lights are on.

Rear fog lights

Press button C to turn on the rear
fog lights. They only work when the
front fog lights or low beams are on.
The symbol on the button illuminates
when the lights are on.

Do not use the rear fog
lights in normal visibility
conditions to avoid dazzling

vehicles behind.

Opening the luggage compartment

Press button D to open the luggage
compartment lid.
It can be operated only when the
ignition key is removed or turned to
STOP (OFF) and ACC.
Vehicles are also equipped
with a lever inside the luggage
compartment, which permits opening
from the inside.

D

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B C

Opening the fuel tank door

Press button E to open the fuel tank
door on the rear right-hand side of
the vehicle.
It can be operated only when the
ignition key is removed or turned to
STOP (OFF).

Setting the brightness level of
instruments and gauges

Press button F or G to increase
or decrease the brightness of the
instruments and gauges.
You can adjust the brightness both in
daytime (headlights off) and night­time (headlights on) mode.

Mode

Pressing button H will select the
screen pages to be viewed on the
instrument panel display.

Activating the front parking sensors
(optional)

The front parking sensors can be
deactivated by pressing button L
when these sensors are disabled, the
LED on the button illuminates. To
reactivate the sensors, press button L
again.

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E

F G

L

H

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Dashboard buttons

Hazard warning lights

Press button M to turn on the hazard
lights. These lights will operate with
the ignition key in any position. Press
the button again to turn them off.
When the hazard lights are on, the
direction indicators, the relative
warning lights on the instrument

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panel and the button itself fl ash.

WARNING: When the hazard warning
lights are activated, the direction
indicators control is disabled.

Door locking and unlocking

Buttons N and O control the locking
and unlocking of the locks.

SPORT mode

Press the button P to select SPORT
mode for a racing-style setting
which acts on the following systems:
suspension, traction control,
automatic gearbox, and for version

4.7 also on exhaust opening.
Please note: that selecting SPORT
mode will strongly decrease driving
comfort. This will be perceived above
all in city traffi c and on uneven road
surfaces.

P

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M

N O

Low Grip

This mode should be used on
particularly slippery road surfaces
(e.g., rain, snow, ice). To activate/
deactivate this mode, press button Q.
When this function is active, the word
ICE illuminates on the display (see
chapter “Other system function” on
page 140).

PARK OFF

This function disables the automatic
activation of the electric parking
brake (EPB) (see page 163). The EPB
is deactivated/reactivated by pressing
the R button.

MSP System

The MSP system activates
automatically every time the engine is
started.
The system can be turned on or off
while driving by pressing button S.
To avoid deactivating the system
inadvertently, the button must be
pressed for about 2 seconds to turn
the MSP system off.
When the system is deactivated,
the amber warning light
instrument panel illuminates (see
chapter “MSP System” on page 41).

on the

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Q

R

S

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Roof panel buttons

Deactivating the alarm system
motion sensors

Press button T to deactivate the alarm
motion sensing system. When this
function is deactivated, the LED on
the button fl ashes for 3 seconds and
then turns off.

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Anti-lift alarm system deactivation

Press button U to deactivate the
anti-lift alarm. When this function is
deactivated, the LED on the button
fl ashes for 3 seconds and then turns
off.

Tire calibration button

To calibrate the system, turn the
ignition key to position MAR, press
button V for a time ranging from 4 to
10 seconds.
The system will take a maximum of 20
minutes to complete the calibration
procedure with the vehicle in motion.
The situation detected will then be
shown on the display.
For further information, refer to
section “Tire pressure monitoring
system” on page 45.

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U T V

Internal equipment

Front dome light

The dome light includes a central light
and two reading lights. The central
light, which turns on automatically
when one of the doors is opened and
turns off following the door closing
(timed deactivation) may be turned
on manually by pressing button A.
The reading lights are controlled by
the relative buttons B.
If they are turned on pressing the
button, both the central and reading
lights will remain on for about 15
minutes after turning the engine off
and will then turn off.
When the exterior lights are turned
on, the two night LEDs C illuminate.

Opening one or more doors, the front
and rear dome lights will turn on
for approx. 3 minutes. If the door is
closed before this time has elapsed,
the lights will turn off after about 10
seconds.
Upon removing the key from the
switch and activating the centralized
door locking system with the remote
control, the dome lamps turn on for
about 10 seconds.
In the event of a collision causing
the inertia switch activation, the
dome lights turn on automatically for
approx. 15 minutes

Rear dome light

The rear dome lights D, with
automatic operation upon opening
of one of the doors and timed
deactivation, may be turned on/off
manually by pressing the transparent
button at point E.

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C C

B

A

ED

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Sun visors

They can be folded to the front and
to the side of the vehicle. To move the
visor to the sides, lower and release it
from the catch F.
By lowering the visor on the
passenger’s side you can access the
courtesy mirror with incorporated
light. This turns on automatically
(with the ignition key in MAR

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position) when raising the mirror
protective cover. Before raising the
visor, close the mirror cover.

Clock

Press button G to set the clock:
brief pressure = slow adjustment
prolonged pressure = fast adjustment.
This illuminates when the external
lights are turned on.

Front ashtray and cigarette
lighter

They are found on the center console,
under a cover. To open the cover, slide
it forward.
Press button H fully down to operate
the cigarette lighter. After about 20
seconds this returns automatically to
the initial position and is ready for
use.
Remove the tray in order to clean the
ashtray.

WARNING: Always check to ensure
that the cigarette lighter has turned
off.

The cigarette lighter reaches
very high temperatures.

Handle it carefully and do
not allow children to use it: risk of
fi re and burns!

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F

G

H

Front and rear beverage holders
on center console

The front beverage holder is
positioned behind the gearshift
lever and the rear one on the center
console between the two seats.

Glove compartment

It is positioned in the lower part of
the dashboard on the passenger’s
side, and can be opened by lifting the
handle with lock L.
The glove compartment is equipped
with a courtesy light that turns on
automatically when the compartment
door is opened and turns off when it
is closed.

To help ensure passenger
safety, the compartment
must always remain closed

while driving.

WARNING: Do not place objects
weighing over 22 lb (10 kg) in the
glove compartment.

Pocket-change compartment

The front armrest houses a glove
compartment
To access the compartment, slightly
turn the handgrip M and lift the
armrest N. To close the compartment,
slightly turn the handgrip, lower the
armrest and release the handgrip only
when the cover is completely closed.

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L

M

N

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HomeLink

This system allows you to control
automatic gate and garage door
opening devices, as well as lighting or
alarm systems from inside the vehicle.
Programmable directly on the
transmitting station by means of
the original remote controls for the
devices to be controlled, it adapts to
the existing systems.

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The control and programming panel is
composed of three keys: M, N, O and
a LED P.

P

Customer Assistance

If you have problems with training
the HomeLink Universal Transceiver,
or would like information on home
products that can be operated by the
transmitter, call [phone]. On
the Internet, go to www.Homelink.
com.

Important Safety Precautions

Always refer to the operating
instructions and safety information
that came with your garage door
opener or other equipment you
intend to operate with the HomeLink
Universal Transceiver. If you do not
have this information, you should
contact the manufacturer of the
equipment.

While training or using HomeLink,
make sure you have a clear view of
the garage door or gate, and that no
one will be injured by its movement.

General Information

If you are training HomeLink to
operate a garage door or gate, it is
recommended that you unplug the
motor for that device during training.
Repeatedly pressing the remote
control button could burn out the
motor.
HomeLink stores the code in a
permanent memory. There should
be no need to retrain HomeLink if
your car’s battery goes dead or is
disconnected.
If your garage door opener was
manufactured before April 1982,
you may not be able to program
HomeLink to operate it. Garage door
openers manufactured before that
date do not have a safety feature that
causes them to stop and reverse if an
obstacle is detected during closing,
increasing the risk of injury. If you
have questions, call [phone].

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M N O

Programming

- Press and hold down the keys M
and O;

- after about 20 seconds, the LED P
starts fl ashing;

- release the keys;

- hold the remote control for the
device to be controlled close to the
HomeLink control panel (12 in);

- simultaneously press and hold
down the key of the hand-held
remote control and one of the
three HomeLink keys M, N or O;

- successful programming is signaled
by the LED P fl ashing faster

- release the keys.

To program the other keys, repeat
the operations skipping the fi rst three
steps.

Use

- When the signal of the device to
be activated reaches its operating
range, press the dedicated
HomeLink key.

- The LED P remains on while the
signal is being transmitted.

The devices controlled via the
HomeLink function can, in any case,
still be activated from the original
remote controls.
Should the programmed HomeLink
not activate the system to be
controlled, it may be that it is
controlled by a remote control with a
rolling code.
A rolling activation code can be
recognized in the following ways:

- consulting the instruction manual
provided with the device to be
controlled;

- despite the HomeLink
programming procedure having
been carried out correctly, the
HomeLink function does not
activate the device;

- holding the dedicated HomeLink
key pressed down, the LED P briefl y
fl ashes fast and then stays on for 2
seconds; this sequence is repeated
for about 20 seconds.

Programming for devices controlled
by rolling code

- Locate the specifi c setting key
by consulting the user manual of
the system to be controlled. This
is normally located on the motor
which drives the device.

- Press the key and, in normal
conditions, a LED will come on.

WARNING: Normally, after this
operation you have 30 seconds to
start the next one.

- Briefl y press the HomeLink key you
have chosen to control the device
(M, N, O).

- Press it a second time; when it
is released the operation should
be completed. For some types of
motors, the key might have to be
pressed a third time.

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Reprogramming a single key

If you want to program activation
of a new system on an already used
HomeLink key, proceed as follows:

- press and hold down the HomeLink
key selected;

- after about 20 seconds, the LED P
starts fl ashing; keep the key pressed
down;

- hold the original remote control of

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the device to be controlled close to
the HomeLink control panel (12 in);

- press and hold down the original
remote control key;

- successful programming is signaled
by the LED P fl ashing faster;

- release both keys.

The system previously programmed
on HomeLink has thus been replaced
with the new programming and is
ready to be used.
This operation has no impact on the
other HomeLink keys.

Deleting the programmed keys

Unlike programming which is done
for each individual key, deletion is
done for all three keys simultaneously.
To delete, proceed as follows:

- press and hold down the keys M
and O;

- after about 20 seconds, the LED P
starts fl ashing;

- release the keys.

WARNING: It is advisable to carry out
the HomeLink deletion procedure
when selling the vehicle.

As required by the FCC:

This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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

This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

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Before you drive

Doors 86
Power windows 89
Engine compartment lid 90
Luggage compartment 91
Fuel tank door 92
Keys 93
Ignition switch 96
Electronic alarm system device 97
Front seats 101
Rear seats 104
Rear-view mirrors 105
Steering wheel 107
External lights and direction indicators 108
Windshield wipers/washer and headlight washers 112
Multi Media System 114
Air conditioning 122

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Surround Sound System 128

Bose

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Doors

Before opening a door, make
sure the maneuver can be
performed safely.

Opening from the outside

Turn off the alarm system and the
centralized door locking system by
pressing button A on the remote
control (see chapter “Electronic alarm
system”, page 97) or insert and turn

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the key in the lock on one of the front
doors. To open the door, press button
C inside each handle.
The vehicle is equipped with power
locks which move the mechanical
parts during when pressing this
button.

As these are electrically operated
locks, a slight pressure on the button
will unlock the doors.
In the event of an emergency (fl at
battery or electric system failure)
to open the doors, with the locks
released, press button D. Otherwise, if
the doors are locked, you must release
them by turning the key in the lock to
open them, then press button D.
In this case, being a conventional
mechanism, hold button D down
longer.

On the door panels, in a position
which is visible from the outside,
there is a dual-color (green/red) LED
E which indicates the status of the
locks (locked/unlocked). The red LEDs
illuminate for 3 seconds after the
locks are engaged and the green LEDs
for the same amount of time when
they are unlocked.

WARNING: The door LEDs remain
illuminated for approximately 3
seconds and therefore, in normal
conditions, they are off.

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A

C D

E

When the alarm system is turned on
and the doors are locked, the LEDs on
the doors fl ash.
The remote control allows you to
operate the centralized opening of all
the doors or of the driver’s door only,
depending on the Multi Media System
settings. When locking the doors from
the outside, if one or more doors
are not properly closed they will
not be locked, while if the luggage
compartment is not properly closed,
the doors will always lock.
In both cases, the malfunction will be
indicated by the direction indicators
fl ashing for a few seconds.

WARNING: The interior buttons for
door locking/unlocking, luggage
compartment lid opening and fuel
tank door opening are disabled when
the doors are locked from the outside.

WARNING: In the event that the
inertia switch activates, the doors are
electrically unlocked and the vehicle
can be accessed by pressing button D.

Opening from the inside

To open the door, even if the lock is
engaged, pull the internal handle F.
There are two buttons on the front
central dashboard, which operate the
door locking and unlocking functions:

G - door locking
H - door unlocking

WARNING: By pulling the internal
handle on the driver’s door, all the
locks can be released at the same time
or just the driver’s door, depending on
the Multi Media System settings.

F

Door open warning lights

If the doors and the engine/luggage
compartment lids are not closed
properly, this is signaled by the
illumination of appropriate symbols
on the instrument panel display,
accompanied by the messages “Door
open” or “Doors open”.

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G H

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Door lock ECU initialization

Every time the battery is connected
or a fuse replaced, you must perform
the system initialization procedure
to ensure proper system operation.
To perform this procedure, lock and
then unlock the doors using the door
remote control.

Door open indicator

Each door is provided with a refl ector
K fi tted on the lower side of the door
panel.

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Buzzer

Upon exceeding a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), if one or more doors/lids
are open or not properly closed, a
warning buzzer will be activated.

K

Door courtesy light

Each door panel is fi tted, on the
lower side, with a courtesy light L to
illuminate the area where passengers
enter/exit the vehicle.

Gearshifting is always active
and may be performed

even when one or more
doors, the engine compartment lid
or the luggage compartment lid are
open. Therefore, in these conditions,
take great care to avoid moving the
gearshift lever and so accidentally
engage gears.

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L

Power windows

Activation is only possible with the
ignition key in the MAR (ON) position.
The armrest on the driver’s door
is equipped with the controls for
operating all of the power windows,
while the other door panels house the
control for the relative window only.

A - Front left-hand window opening/

closing

B - Front right-hand window

opening/closing.

Press the button for the driver’s
window A, with the ignition key to
MAR (ON), to activate automatic
operation: the window is closed when
it reaches the upper limit (or pressing
the button again).

BA

WARNING: If the power window is
activated with the door open, the
window stops before reaching the
upper limit, to prevent interference
with the weather strip when the door
is closed.

When the door is opened,
the window is slightly

lowered and then closes
automatically after the door is closed:
take the greatest care to avoid
passengers (especially children) being
near the windows when opening/
closing the doors.

Improper use of the power

window controls can be

dangerous. Check that
passengers are away from the side
windows before closing them.
Always remove the ignition key when
you get out of the vehicle, in order
to avoid accidental activation of the
power windows - they represent a
hazard for passengers remaining in
the vehicle.

Leaving children in a parked
vehicle with the windows

shut is dangerous: the
temperature inside the vehicle
can reach very high levels, causing
fainting and serious injuries.

WARNING: Before disconnecting
the battery, lower the side windows
by at least 1-2 in (4-5 cm) to avoid
damaging the weather strips when
opening and closing the doors. When
the battery is connected and fully
charged, this operation is performed
automatically whenever the doors are
opened or closed. The windows must
remain lowered until the recharged
battery is reconnected.If the battery
is discharged and the windows are
fully up, only open the doors when
strictly necessary and being extremely
careful: do not close them again until
the windows can be lowered.

WARNING: Before activating the
alarm system, check that all the
windows and the sunroof are closed
to prevent accidental activation of the
alarm system.

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Engine compartment lid

To unlock the engine compartment
lid, pull the lever A found in
the lower, left-hand side of the
dashboard.

Disengage the safety device by lifting
lever B shown in the fi gure.
Lifting the lid: this operation is
facilitated by two gas struts.
The engine lid positions itself at the
maximum opening position and does

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not require support stays.

To close the engine lid: lower it to
about 8 in (20 cm) from the engine
compartment and let it drop: it will
close automatically.

Always check that the engine
lid is properly shut so that it
does not open while driving.

Gearshifting is always active
and may be performed

even when one or more
doors, the engine compartment lid
or the luggage compartment lid are
open. Therefore, in these conditions,
take great care to avoid moving the
gearshift lever and so accidentally
engage gears.

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B

A

Luggage compartment

The luggage compartment lid can be
opened from the inside or outside of
the vehicle. Button A , used to open
the lid from inside the passenger
compartment, is located on the left
of the steering wheel; operation is
only possible with the ignition key
removed or in the STOP (OFF) and
ACC position.
To open the luggage compartment
lid from the outside, press button B
on the ignition key, thus releasing the
lock.
If the lock is released, press the
button below the license plate light
to open the luggage compartment lid.
To avoid accidental operation of the
controls while driving, the luggage
compartment lid can only be opened
when the ignition key is removed or

in the STOP (OFF) and ACC position.
Raising the lid is facilitated by the
action of the gas struts. The struts
are calibrated to help ensure proper
operation with the weights specifi ed
by the manufacturer. Any additions of
objects (e.g., spoilers, trunk racks, etc.)
can jeopardize proper operation and
safety of the luggage compartment
lid.

When using the luggage
compartment, never exceed

the maximum loads allowed
(see section on “Capacities and
Technical Specifi cations”). Also check
that the objects contained in the
luggage compartment are arranged
properly.

The luggage compartment is
illuminated by an internal light that
comes on automatically when the

B

luggage compartment lid is opened;
deactivation is timed.
If the luggage compartment lid is left
open, the light turns off after a few
minutes. To turn it on again, close the
lid and then reopen it.

Emergency opening

If necessary, the lid can be opened
by pulling the small cable C located
underneath the rear seats.

Emergency opening of the luggage
compartment

In the event that somebody is
accidentally locked in the luggage
compartment, the lid can be opened
from the inside by pulling the lever D
positioned in the center of the lid.
The lever is visible even in poor
lighting conditions

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D

C

A

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Fuel tank door

The fuel tank door is found on the
rear, left-hand side of the vehicle. To
open the door, press button A on the
left of the steering wheel.
It can be operated only when the
ignition key is removed or turned to
STOP (OFF).
The tank cap hermetic seal may result
in a slight pressure increase inside the
tank. Any hissing noise while the cap
is being opened is normal.

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When refueling, the cap must remain
attached to the door by means of the
hook provided B.

A

The cap is linked to the fi ller neck
with a strap, to prevent it from being
lost while refueling.
The fuel tank door must be closed
manually.
Before closing the fuel tank door,
check that the fi ller cap is fully
tightened.

Do not bring open fl ames
or lit cigarettes close to the
fi ller: Risk of fi re!

Also avoid putting your face close to
the fi ller so as not to inhale noxious
fumes.

Fuel tank door emergency
opening

If necessary, the fuel tank door can be
opened by pulling the small cable C
inside the luggage compartment.

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B

C

Keys

The Maserati CODE (*) system

In order to help increase protection
against thefts, the vehicle is equipped
with an electronic engine immobilizer
system (Maserati CODE), which is
automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
Each ignition key contains an
electronic device which transmits a
code signal to the Maserati CODE
control unit, and engine ignition
is enabled only if the key code is
acknowledged by the system.
Two keys are supplied with the
vehicle.

The key is used for:

- starting the engine

- activating the central door locking

system

- deactivating/activating the

passenger airbag (on vehicles
equipped with manual deactivation
system)

- opening the luggage compartment

lid electrically

- activating/deactivating the alarm

system

- locking/unlocking the glove

compartment.

Operation

Each time the ignition key is removed
the from the STOP (OFF) position, the
protection system will activate the
engine immobilizer.
When the key is turned to MAR (ON),
upon engine start-up:

1) If the code is acknowledged, the

CODE warning light
instrument panel will turn off
within a second, while the OBDII
warning light
diagnosis cycle has been completed,
will turn off after about 18 seconds.
If these conditions are met, the
protection system recognizes the
key code and deactivates the
engine immobilizer. Turn the key to

on the

, once the ECU

start the engine.

2) If the CODE warning light
on and the OBDII one
after 18 seconds and then comes on
again immediately, the code is not
recognized. If this occurs, turn the
key to STOP (OFF) and then back to
MAR (ON). If the immobilizer stays
on, try with the other keys. If you
still cannot start the engine, try the
emergency start procedure (see on
page 174) and contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer.

When driving with the ignition key in
the MAR (ON) position:

1) If the CODE warning light
illuminates, it means that the
system is performing a self­diagnostic cycle. At the fi rst stop,
you can test the system: turn the
ignition key to STOP (OFF) the
engine and then back to MAR
(ON). The CODE warning light
will come on and should turn off
in approximately one second. If
the warning light stays on, repeat
the procedure described previously
leaving the key at STOP (OFF)
for more that 30 seconds. If the
malfunction persists, contact your
local Authorized Maserati Dealer.

stays

, goes off

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2) If the CODE warning light
fl ashes, it means that the

vehicle is not protected by the
immobilizer device. Contact your
local Authorized Maserati Dealer
immediately to have the codes of
all the keys restored in the memory.

WARNING:Strong impacts can damage
the electronic components in the key.

WARNING: Each key has its own
specifi c code, which must be stored
in the memory of the system control

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unit.

Duplicating the keys

When ordering additional keys,
remember that the memorization
procedure (up to maximum of 7
keys) must be performed on all the
keys, including those already in
your possession. Contact your local
Authorized Maserati Dealer directly,
bringing with you all the keys in your
possession, the Maserati CODE system
CODE CARD, the electronic alarm
system CODE CARD, a personal ID and
the identifi cation and registration
documents proving ownership of the
vehicle. The codes of any keys that are
not available when the new storage
procedure is performed will be erased
from the memory to prevent any lost
or stolen keys being used to start the
vehicle.

Emergency starting

If the MASERATI CODE fails to
deactivate the engine immobilizer,
the CODE warning light
illuminate permanently, the OBDII
warning light
four seconds and then will illuminate
immediately and the engine will
not start. To start the engine, it is
necessary to follow the emergency
start procedure.

WARNING: We recommended that
you read the entire procedure before
carrying it out. If you make a mistake,
you should turn the ignition key to
STOP (OFF) and repeat the operations
from step 1.

will turn off after

will

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1) Read the 5-digit electronic code on
the CODE CARD.

2) Turn the ignition key to MAR
(ON): the CODE

warning lights are on.

3) Press the accelerator pedal
fully down and keep it pressed.
Approximately 8 seconds later, the
OBDII warning light
off. Release the accelerator and
get ready to count the number of
times the OBDII warning light
fl ashes.

4) As soon as the displayed number
of fl ashes is equal to the fi rst digit
of your CODE CARD, depress the
accelerator and keep it pressed
down until the OBDII warning light

goes off, after being off for
approximately 4 seconds. You can
now release the accelerator pedal.

and OBDII

will go

5) The OBDII warning light
starts fl ashing again. As soon as
the displayed number of fl ashes
is equal to the second digit of
your CODE CARD, press down the
accelerator pedal and hold it.

6) Proceed in the same manner for the
remaining digits in the code on the
CODE CARD.

7) When the last digit has been
entered, keep the accelerator pedal
pressed down. The OBDII warning
light
and then goes off. You can now
release the accelerator pedal.

8) A quick fl ashing of the OBDII
warning light
confi rms that the operation has
been performed correctly.

9) Start the engine turning the key
from MAR (ON) to AVV (START).

illuminates for 4 seconds

(about 4 seconds)

If the OBDII warning light

remains on, turn the key to STOP
(OFF) and repeat the procedure
from step 1.

This procedure can be repeated an

unlimited number of times.

WARNING: After an emergency
start-up, you should contact your
local Authorized Maserati Dealer,
otherwise you will have to perform
the emergency start procedure every
time the engine is started.

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Ignition switch

The ignition key can turn in 4
positions:

STOP - Engine off, engine

immobilizer and steering
wheel lock activated,
connected devices disabled,
apart from those that are
not key-controlled (e.g.,
centralized door lock,
luggage compartment
opening, etc.). The key is

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ACC - Position for cigarette lighter

MAR - Driving position. All electrical

AVV - Engine starting.

removable.

and power socket activation.
The key is not removable.

devices can operate.

ACC

STOP

MAR

AVV

A

Upon exceeding a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), if one or more doors/lids
are open or not properly closed, a
warning buzzer will be activated.

When you get out of the
vehicle, always remove the

key to prevent someone
from accidentally activating the
controls.

WARNING: The ignition key can be
removed from the switch only when
the gearshift lever A is in position P. If
the gearshift lever is shifted to P after
turning off the engine, the key can
only be removed within 30 seconds
from turning it to STOP (OFF). If you
do not remove the key within 30
seconds, you will need to turn it back
to MAR (ON) and then to STOP (OFF)
to have a further 30 seconds within
which to remove the key. In the event
that the key unlocking system fails
or if it is not possible to shift the
gearshift lever to P, to remove the
key you must turn it to STOP (OFF),
then remove the cap A using a pen or
suffi ciently pointed tool, then press
the button just uncovered and at the
same time extract the key. Once the
key has been removed, refi t the cap

A.

checked by your Authorized Maserati
Dealer before restarting the vehicle.

apply the parking brake manually.

After stopping the vehicle,
always shift the gearshift
lever to P.

In the event of tampering
with the starter switch (e.g.,
attempted theft), have it

If the automatic electric
parking brake function is
deactivated, remember to

Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.

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Electronic alarm system
device

The electronic alarm system performs
the following functions:

- remote control of the centralized
door locking/unlocking system

- perimeter surveillance, detecting
the opening of doors, engine/
luggage compartment lids

- motion surveillance, detecting
intrusion in the passenger
compartment

- vehicle movement surveillance.

WARNING: The engine immobilizer
function is ensured by the Maserati
CODE system, which is automatically
activated when the key is removed
from the ignition switch.

Activation

Press button A on the key to activate
the alarm system:

- the direction indicators fl ash once

- the system beeps;

- the red LEDs on the front door
panels fl ash;

- the vehicle centralized door locking
is activated and the doors are
locked.

The system becomes operative after
approximately 25 seconds and the
alarm is activated when:

- a door is opened

- the luggage compartment lid is
opened

- the engine compartment lid is
opened

- someone attempts to enter the
vehicle from a window

- the power supply is disconnected

- the siren is disconnected

- the vehicle is moved.

Should the direction indicators fl ash
9 times when you activate the alarm
system, this means that one of the
doors or lids is not properly closed
and therefore is not protected by
the perimeter surveillance. Check
for correct closing of doors, engine/
luggage compartment lids and close
the open one without deactivating
the alarm system: the direction
indicators fl ashing once indicate
that now the door, engine/luggage
compartment lids are closed properly
and are protected by the perimeter
surveillance.

WARNING: If the direction indicators
fl ash 9 times when the alarm system
is activated with doors, front and
rear lids properly closed, this means
that the self-diagnostic function has
detected a malfunction in the system
and that you should contact your
Authorized Maserati Dealer to have
the system checked.

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A

When the electronic alarm is active,
the user may request the luggage
compartment opening; in this case,
the motion and anti-lift sensors are
temporarily deactivated.
If the luggage compartment is then
closed, the sensors will be reactivated.

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Deactivation

Press button B on the key to
deactivate the alarm system:

- the direction indicators fl ash twice

- the system emits a double beep

- the red LEDs on the front door
panels turn off

- the centralized door locking system
is activated and the doors are
unlocked.

The alarm system is off and it is
therefore possible to enter the vehicle
and start the engine.

Pressing button B twice unlocks the
doors and also turns on the low
beams for 30 seconds.

WARNING: The alarm system is not
deactivated when the key is turned in
the locks.

Getting into the vehicle when
the alarm system is on

When the remote control battery is
dead, to access the vehicle you must
insert the key in the lock on one
of the two front doors and turn it
clockwise to unlock it: the alarm will
sound but you can continue with the
normal starting procedure (see page

132). The alarm will turn off.

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Deactivating the motion sensing
alarm

The motion sensing system can be
deactivated also by pressing button C
on the roof panel. When this function
is deactivated, the LED on the button
fl ashes for 3 seconds and then turns
off.

Deactivating the anti-theft
alarm

Press button D to deactivate the
anti-lift alarm. When this function is
deactivated, the LED on the button
fl ashes for 3 seconds and then turns
off.

Alarm memory

If the warning light appears
on the display when the vehicle is
started, accompanied by the message
“Break-in attempt detected” this
means that an intrusion has been
attempted during your absence.

The alarm system memory is reset
when you turn the ignition key.

Ordering extra remote keys

To purchase new keys with remote
control, contact your Authorized
Maserati Dealer , bringing with you:

- all the keys with remote control in
your possession

- the Maserati CODE system CODE
CARD

- the electronic alarm system CODE
CARD

- your identity card

- the identifi cation and registration
documents proving ownership of
the vehicle.

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WARNING: Keys with remote control
that are not provided to the Dealer,
for the new code storage procedure,
will automatically be deactivated. This
is to prevent any lost or stolen keys
with remote control from being used
to deactivate the electronic alarm
system.

Replacing remote operated
control battery

If you press one of the three buttons
and this does not activate the
corresponding function, before
replacing the batteries, check for
correct operation of the alarm system
functions using the other remote
control.
To replace the remote control battery:

- extract the key by pushing the
button E

- undo the screw F

- extract the battery holder G

- remove the battery H from its
retaining ring

- fi t a new battery of the same type,
observing the indicated polarity

- fi t the battery support G into the
remote control and secure it by
tightening the screw F.

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G

F

H