Maserati Spyder 2004 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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Dear Customer,

We thank you for having chosen a MASERATI.

This vehicle is the end result of the MASERATI tradition and experience in the design and production of sports, touring and racing cars.

The purpose of this manual is to provide you with an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls in the car and to explain how they work.

In the ﬁnal section of this manual you will also ﬁnd instructions for basic maintenance procedures and the complete Scheduled Maintenance plan, which are needed to maintain steady levels of performance, quality and safe driving. In addition, keep in mind that proper maintenance is an essential factor contributing to the value of the vehicle over time and to protection of the environment.

For Scheduled Maintenance or any other intervention, simply contact the Maserati Service Network : you can trust our constantly updated technical staff, which is provided with the equipment required and will ensure that all procedures are carried out properly and reliably.

For your own safety and the safety of others, we advise you to read this manual carefully before driving the car.

The Owner's Manual is an integral part of the vehicle and therefore it must always be kept on board.

This manual refers to vehicles with two types of transmission: manual gearbox and electronically controlled “Cambiocorsa" gearbox; therefore, some indications may vary on the basis of the speciﬁc version.

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Historical Background

1914

"Alﬁeri Maserati Garage Workshop" begins its activity in Bologna.

1926

Targa Florio, Type 26: debut and victory for the car which carries the Trident emblem on its hood, symbol of Bologna Neptune statue.

1927

Emilio Maserati wins the Italian champion title with Type 26.

1929

Baconin Borzacchini, Type V4: breaks the world speed 10 km record at 246 km/h.

1930

Borzacchini, V4: ﬁrst victory in a Grand Prix, at Tripoli.

1933

Maserati is the ﬁrst among the European manufacturers to introduce hydraulic brake controls on its racing cars. Giuseppe Campari, with Type 8CM, wins the Grand Prix of France and Tazio Nuvolari the Grand Prix of Belgium and of Nice.

1934

Giuseppe Furmanik, Type 4CM: breaks the world speed record for the 1100 class at 222 km/h.

1939

Wilbur Shaw with 8CTF wins the 500 Auto Race in Indianapolis: Maserati still remains today the ﬁrst and only Italian manufacturer to have won this legendary track.

1940

Maserati moves to Modena.

1947

Presentation of the ﬁrst GT car: the A6 1500, with Pininfarina bodywork. The racing version A6GCS comes out winning with Alberto Ascari on the Modena track.

1954

The 250F is victorious in Argentina; this single-seater will enable Maserati to win the Formula 1 World Championship.

1957

Fangio wins the world titles with the 250F. At the end of the year Maserati ofﬁcially retires from racing.

1961

The 3500 GT is the ﬁrst Italian car available with fuel-injection.

1963

Creation of Mistral and Quattroporte, the fastest saloon in the world.

1966

Presentation of Ghibli, a coupé designed by Giugiaro.

1968

Citrôen joins as a partner, and the V6 engine production is started. Presentation of 2+2 Indy.

1971

Presentation of Bora, the ﬁrst Maserati GT with central engine. Merak will follow a year later.

1973

Khamsin, designed by Bertone, replaces Ghibli.

1975

Citrôen leaves the company, taken over by Alejandro de Tomaso.

Historical Background

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1976

The new Quattroporte, designed by Giugiaro, is introduced as a high proﬁle car and will be used even by the President of the Italian Republic.

1981

De Tomaso changes strategy and starts producing Biturbo, a saloon with 2 doors with 6-cylinder engine.

1989

Shamal is the ﬁrst car featuring the new Biturbo 8-cylinder with 3200 hp.

1993

Fiat Auto purchases the complete share package and in 1998 presents the new Quattroporte.

3500 Vignale spyder

1997

Ferrari acquires the control of Maserati.

1998

Quattroporte Evoluzione V8 3.2 - V6

2.8. 3200 GT V8.

1999

3200 GT V8 Automatica.

2000

The Ofﬁcine Alﬁeri Maserati program.

Ghibli spyder

Mistral spyder

Historical Background

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Introduction

Consulting the Manual

To facilitate reading and rapid use, the topics are subdivided into SECTIONS and CHAPTERS. The important parts requiring particular attention are easily identiﬁable in the sections and chapters.

EXTREME CAUTION REQUIRED: non-compliance

with the instructions can cause SERIOUS DANGER involving the safety of persons and damage to the vehicle!

WARNING warning to prevent 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 - ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -

Wheel locking prevention system during braking

ASR - ANTI SLIP REGULATION -

Prevention of skidding during acceleration

EBD - ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE

DISTRIBUTION - Electronicallycontrolled distributor of braking force

ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT MSP - MASERATI STABILITY PROGRAM

Yaw prevention monitoring system

“Cambiocorsa” - Electronically

controlled gearbox.

Updating

The vehicle's high quality level is guaranteed by constant improvements. Therefore, there may prove to be differences between this manual and your vehicle. All speciﬁcations and illustrations contained in this manual refer to those resulting as of the printing date.

Introduction

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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 performance from the vehicle by following these instructions carefully. We also advise you to have all the maintainance and checking procedures carried out at the Maserati

Service Network , as this Network has

specialized staff and suitable equipment available. See the Manual entitled "SALES AND SERVICE NETWORK" for locations of AUTHORISED MASERATI DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTRES. The Maserati Service Network is at the Client’s complete disposal for any information and suggestions required.

“Cambiocorsa" gearbox

The vehicle can be equipped with a mechanical gearbox system with dry double-disk clutch, controlled by an electro-hydraulic system using steering wheel levers. Although the system can be used in "automatic" mode, the "Cambiocorsa" should not be considered as an automatic transmission. Therefore, for correct use, carefully follow the instructions in the respective section of this manual.

Introduction

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Symbols

There are speciﬁc colored plates on or near some of the components on your MASERATI. The related symbols are important warnings that the user must follow when using the particular component at hand. All of the symbols included in the labelling on your MASERATI are listed concisely 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, compulsory with respect to that same symbol.

Danger symbols

Battery

Corrosive liquid.

Battery

Explosion.

Fan

Can start up automatically even with the engine stopped.

Expansion tank

Do not remove the cap when the coolant is hot.

Coil

High voltage.

Belts and pulleys

Moving members; Keep body parts and clothing away.

Air-conditioning lines

Do not open. Gas under high pressure.

Symbols of prohibitions

Battery

Do not approach with naked ﬂames.

Battery

Keep children at a safe distance.

Heat guards - belts - pulleys fans

Do not rest your hands on it.

Symbols

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Warning symbols

Catalytic mufﬂer

Do not park or stop over ﬂammable surfaces. Refer to section: “Pollution control devices”.

Hydraulic steering

Do not exceed the maximum level of ﬂuid in the tank. Only use lubricants of the type prescribed in the chapter “Capacities and technical speciﬁcations”.

Brake circuit

Do not exceed the maximum level of ﬂuid in the tank. Only use ﬂuids of the type prescribed in the chapter “Capacities and technical speciﬁcations”.

Windshield wiper

Only use ﬂuids of the type prescribed in the chapter “Capacities and technical speciﬁcations”.

Engine

Only use lubricants of the type prescribed in the chapter “Capacities and technical speciﬁcations”.

Vehicle using lead-free gasoline

Only use lead-free gasoline with an octane number (R.O.N.) of no less than 95.

Expansion tank

Only use ﬂuid of the type prescribed in then chapter "Capacities and technical speciﬁcations".

Symbols indicating compulsory measures

Battery

Protect your eyes.

Battery - Jack

Refer to the Owner's Manual.

Symbols

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Symbols

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General contents

Car identification data

Active and passive safety

Instruments and controls

Before you drive

Using the vehicle

In an emergency

Capacities and technical specifications

Maintenance

Contents

Symbols

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Symbols

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Car identification data

Identification plates 14 Identification data summary plate 15 Key codes 16 Electronic anti-theft device code 17

Symbols

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Identification plates

Chassis marking

The vehicle's registration number is punched on the dashboard panel in

front of the passenger seat. To read this number, lift the mat and open the ﬂap A .

Engine marking

The engine B serial number is punched on the lower part of the crankcase, in the starter motor area. The engine type is given on the summary plate located on the front crossmember of the car.

Paint identification plate

The plate C is applied to the bonnet.

Identification plates

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G-

F G

HIL

H-

I-

D-

A-

B-

C-

L-

E-

F-

Identification data summary plate

The plate is applied in the engine compartment, on the front crossmember and gives the following data:

Manufacturer's name

Type approval number

Identiﬁcation code of the manufacturer (ZAM) and type of basic vehicle

Serial number

Maximum admissible weight

Maximum admissible weight on ﬁrst (front) axle

Maximum admissible weight on second (rear) axle

Engine type

Vehicle version code

Assembly number.

G B

HIL

Identification data summary plate

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A B

Key codes

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

– the electronic code A to be used for

“emergency starting”

– the mechanical code B for the keys,

to be given to the Maserati Service

Network in the case that you request

duplicates of the keys.

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

WARNING You are advised to always keep the CODE CARD number with you, because it is absolutely necessary in the event of “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 It is advisable to write down and keep the codes listed on the plates delivered with the keys and the remote control in a safe place (not in the car) in order to request duplicates if needed.

A B

Key codes

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Electronic anti-theft device code

Rolling Code

Each time the radio operated control is used, the code changes. Keep the plate with the Rolling Code with care and in a safe place. To order extra keys ﬁtted with radio operated controls, contact your Maserati Service

Network indicating your complete

Rolling Code.

Electronic anti-theft device code

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Electronic anti-theft device code

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Active and passive safety

Seat belts 20 Safe transport of children 24 Front and side airbags 29 MSP System 36 ABS and EBD systems 37 ASR system (electronic anti-skid device) 39 Parking sensors (optional) 40 Fire extinguisher (optional) 43 Fuel cut-off inertia switch 44

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Seat belts

The vehicle is equipped with seat belts with automatic retractor for maximum freedom of movement. The seat belts are equipped with electronically-operated pretensioners and the lower attachments points are

connected directly to the seat, to guarantee maximum protection whatever the seat position.

Before fastening the seat

belts make sure they are

correctly ﬁtted into the guide A on the seat.

The passenger seat belt (US version only) is ﬁtted 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.

Fastening the seat belts

After recovering the lower part of the seat belt from the external side of the seat, grasp the connection tab to fasten the belt B and pull the seat belt out until the tab is fully inserted in the buckle C .

The belt is correctly engaged when the lock clicks into position. Press the button D to release the seat belts.. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, when the ignition key is rotated into position MAR , the the instrument panel will switch on and a buzzer will activate for approximately 8 seconds. The retractor locking device is activated 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 allows the belt to automatically ﬁt to the passenger’s body, allowing him to move freely. 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.

warning light on

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Load limiting devices

To increase the passive safety, the seat belt retractors are equipped with load limiting device which makes it possible to control the belt reeling out so that the force exerted on the shoulders while the seat belt is in restraining mode can be limited.

Pretensioners

To make the seat belts still more efﬁcient, the vehicle is equipped with pretensioners. These devices "are notiﬁed" by a sensor that the vehicle is in a collision and retract the belts by a few centimeters. This ensures that the belt perfectly adheres to the occupants’ bodies before it brakes their forward motion. When the belt locks, this indicates that the pretensioners have been activated; a small amount of smoke may be visible. The smoke is not toxic and is not indicative of ﬁre. Following the pretensioner activation, the seat belt can be normally released by pressing the button on the buckle.

The pretensioners do not require maintenance or lubrication. Tampering with the devices will compromise their efﬁcient operation. If, as a result of exceptional natural circumstances (ﬂoods, heavy seas, etc.), the device has been in contact with water and sludge, it is absolutely essential to replace it. To ensure the best protection from the pretensioners, secure the belt snugly across your chest and pelvis.

The pretensioners will operate only once, and will

operate even if the belts are not fastened. Therefore, they must be replaced by the Maserati Service Network after operation. The units have a ten year service life from the date of manufacture; they must be replaced when their service life is near to expiry.

WARNING Work on the vehicle which involves blows, vibrations or localized heating (over 100°C for 6 hours max.) in the area of the pretensioners may damage or activate them: vibrations due to bad road surfaces or mounting the pavement, for instance, do not affect the units. Please contact the

Maserati Service Network if

interventions must be carried out.

Do not tamper with the pretensioner components.

Any intervention must be carried out only by qualiﬁed and authorized personnel. Always contact Maserati Service Network.

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General warnings regarding the seat belts

It is compulsory for the driver and the passenger to make

appropriate use of the restraint systems installed in the vehicle.

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 would be move too far forward and could be injured. Travelling with the seatback too far reclined could 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. What is more, 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.

To guarantee maximum

protection, you are advised to

keep the seatback in the most

Always fasten the seat belts. Traveling without the seat

belts fastened increases the risk of injury in the event of a collision, even with the airbags. In the event of a collision, the seat belts reduce the possibility of the vehicle's occupants being thrown against the parts 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 intervene in the event of head-on collisions of medium or high intensity; They will not be activated if the vehicle rolls over, or in the event of rear or low intensity frontal collisions.

Do not fasten your seat belt

using the buckle 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 and cause you 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 very probably suffer head and neck injuries. What is more, if the belt presses against your ribs, it could cause serious internal injuries.

The belt itself must not be

twisted; make sure that it is

snugly ﬁtted to the occupants’ bodies. In fact, in an accident, the restraining force would not be distributed evenly across the belt and would consequently cause injuries. The upper section of the belt must be correctly ﬁtted in the seat guide and pass over the shoulder and diagonally over the chest. The lower section must be adhere to your pelvis, not the stomach, to avoid sliding forward in case of collision. Do not use devices (clamps, fasteners etc.) to hold the seat belts away from the passengers' bodies.

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Do not carry children on a passenger’s lap using only one seat for both of them.

If the seat belt has been subjected to strong

mechanical stress, for example during a collision, it must be completely replaced together with its anchorages, the anchor point screws and the pretensioner. In fact, even if there are no visible defects, the seat belt could have lost some of its resistance.

Pregnant women must scrupulously observe local

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

Safe use of the seat belts

1) Always use the seat belts with the

belt completely ﬂat, not twisted; Make sure the belt can move freely and is not obstructed by anything.

2) The seat belts must be replaced any

time the pretensioners are activated or whenever the belt is clearly damaged or worn.

3) Wash the seat belts by hand using

water and Ph neutral soap, rinse them and allow them to dry in the shade. Do not use strong detergents, bleaches, colorants or other chemicals which may weaken the belt fabric.

4) Make sure the retractors do not get

wet: they are only guaranteed to work correctly if kept dry.

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Safe 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 (European Community height and age limits: minimum 150 cm and 3 years). Anyone who does not comply with these provisions may not travel in the 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. For children to be restrained correctly in the event of a collision, suitable restraining or safety systems must be used.

Where provided for by law (in the European Community),

children under 3 years of age cannot travel in the vehicle unless using a suitable restraint system.

Where provided for by law (in

the European Community),

children under 3 years of age who are less than 150cm tall cannot travel on the front seat unless a suitable restraint system is provided.

Children must never travel

seated on a passenger's lap. A

child weighs very little until a collision occurs! In a collision, a child becomes so heavy it is impossible to hold onto him or her. For example, in a collision at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a child weighing 12 lb. (5.5 kg) exerts a force of 240 lb. (110 kg) against the arms of the person holding him or her. Children must always be protected by a suitable restraining system when travelling.

Children who are resting on the airbag or are too close to it

when it is activated, may be seriously injured. The airbags and pretensioners 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 because a baby's neck is weak while the head is much bigger and heavier in proportion to his/her body. In a collision, if a baby is travelling in a backwards-facing seat the forces of an impact are distributed throughout the more solid parts of the body, i.e. the back and shoulders. Babies must always be protected by a suitable restraining system when travelling.

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Children cannot be carried in a rear-facing seat on the front

passenger seat with a front airbag, unless the said airbag is deactivated.

Deactivate the airbag before

ﬁtting a rearward facing seat

on the passenger seat.

The structure of a child's body

is completely different from

adult's or a teenager's (who the seat belts are designed for). A child's hips are so small that 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, cause serious internal injuries. Even children must always be protected by suitable restraining systems.

When installing the child seat, the car seat must be

positioned completely backwards and downwards. This is indispensable for guaranteeing the maximum protection of the child.

All minors whose physical characteristics (age, height, weight) meet the limit values provided by the established legislation in each country must be protected by special restraint or safety systems (certiﬁed child seats, cradles, cushions). Make sure to use certiﬁed universal child restraining systems. Follow the manufacturer’s installation and user instructions for child restraining systems, as supplied with the equipment itself.

To guarantee the best restraining function of the

child seat, we advise to choose the model which better suits the passenger seat shapes. Before purchasing a child seat, we recommend to try installing it on your car.

In the event of an accident , a

badly fastened child

restraining system increases the risk of injury.

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Rear-facing child seats must not be used on front

passenger seats equipped with active airbags, as these could cause serious injuries during inﬂation, regardless of the extent of the impact which caused the activation. Backwards-mounting child seats can be used on the front passenger seat

only in European models, which are provided with the airbag de-activation switch. In this case, it is absolutely essential to make sure, by checking the instrument panel, that the airbag has been deactivated.

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

warning light on the

On no account must any

modiﬁcations be made to the

seat belts and the child

European Community regulations dealing with the carrying of children are found in directive 2003/20/CE. Within this directive, retaining systems are divided up into ﬁve groups:

Group 0 0-10 kg passenger weight

Group 0 +up to 13 kg passenger

weight

:Group 1 9-18 kg passenger weight Group 2 15-25 kg passenger weight Group 3 22-36 kg passenger weight As can be seen, the groups partially

overlap and commercially available equipment may cover more than one weight group. All the restraining devices must bear the approval data, together with the check mark on a plate - which must never be removed - ﬁxed soundly to the device. Over 36 kg weight and 1.50 m height, children, for the purposes of restraint systems, are considered equivalent to adults and wear seat belts in the normal way.

Group 0 and 0+

Children weighing up to 13 kg must be transported facing to the rear on a rocker-style child seat, which provides head support for protection against neck strain in case of sudden deceleration. The rocker is secured by the vehicle’s seat belts as shown in the ﬁgure, and must itself restrain the child with its own integrated belts.

Deactivate the airbag before ﬁtting a rearward facing seat on the passenger seat.

Figures are purely illustrative. Secure the child seat according to the instructions

provided with the product.

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Group 1

Children weighing over 9 kg must be transported facing forwards in a child seat equipped with a front cushion into which the vehicle seat belt is ﬁtted to secure both the seat and the child.

Figures are purely illustrative. Secure the child seat according to the instructions

provided with the product.

Certain child seats meet the requirements for groups 0 and

1 with a rear ﬁxing point for the seat belt and integrated harness for child restraint. Due to their weight, they may be hazardous if incorrectly secured to the vehicle seat belts with a cushion. Follow the instructions provided with the product.

Group 2

Children weighing over 15 kg must be secured directly by the vehicle seat belt. The child seats have the sole function of correctly positioning the child with respect to the belt, in such a way that the diagonal section of belt ﬁts snugly against the chest rather than the neck and the lower horizontal section of the belt ﬁts against the pelvis rather than the stomach.

Figures are purely illustrative. Secure the child seat according to the instructions

provided with the product.

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Group 3

Children weighing over 22 kg need only use a cushion to raise their position. The depth of the child’s chest is sufﬁcient to make a distancing back rest unnecessary. Children over 1.50 m in height can use seat belts like adults.

Figures are purely illustrative. Secure the child seat according to the instructions

provided with the product.

To summarize, the following safety regulations apply to the transport of children:

Children whose height and age are below the minimum limits established by the laws in force in the individual countries (European Community: 3 years, 36 kg and 150 cm) can only travel in the vehicle if fastened using suitable restraint systems. If the vehicle is equipped with active passenger airbags, children may not travel on the front seat in a rearward facing child seat. When the passenger's airbag should be deactivated, always check the relevant warning light instrument panel to ensure it has actually been deactivated. Always and strictly follow the instructions which the manufacturer is obliged by law to enclose with the seat. Keep the instructions in the vehicle together with the documents and this handbook. Do not use a seat which does not have any instructions for use.

on the

Always pull on the seat belt to check that it is locked in. All restraint system is for use 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. 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's seat with a new one.

WARNING We advise to choose the child seat model which better suits the passenger seat shapes and, before purchasing any child seat, we recommend to try installing it on your car.

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Front and side airbags

5 7 9

1 3 4 6 8

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The vehicle is equipped with 4 airbags (2 frontal and 2 side) and electronically-operated pretensioners. The system components connected to the ECU are as follows:

1) Electronic Control Unit

2) Driver's frontal airbag

3) Passenger's frontal airbag

4) Airbag cut-out switch (not included

on the US version)

5) Driver's side airbag

6) Passenger's side airbag

7) Left-hand seat belt pretensioner

8) Right-hand seat belt pretensioner

9) Left-hand satellite sensor

10) Right-hand satellite sensor

11) Air bag system failure warning

light

Front airbags

The frontal airbags (for the driver and passenger) are safety devices which intervene in the event of a head-on collision. It consists of an instantaneously inﬂating bag contained in a special housing:

– in the center of the steering wheel

on the driver side;

– in the dashboard and with a larger

size bag (full size airbag) on the passenger side.

The frontal airbags (for the driver and passenger) are safety devices designed to protect the occupants in the event of a medium or high intensity head-on collision, which act by placing a cushion (bag) between the occupant and the steering wheel or the instrument panel dashboard. In the event of a collision, an ECU processes signals from a deceleration sensor and triggers, whenever necessary, the inﬂation of the bag. The bag inﬂates instantaneously between the front passengers and potentially harmful structures. The bag deﬂates immediately afterwards.

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In the event of a collision, anyone not wearing a seat

belt will be thrown forward and will come into contact with the bag before it is fully inﬂated. This reduces the protection offered by the bag. It follows that the front airbags (driver and passenger side) do not replace or substitute the seat belts but complement them, and hence the seat belts must always be worn as provided by established European legislation and in most other parts of the world.

Never remove the steering

wheel. This operation, if

necessary, should only be performed by a Maserati Service Network centre.

In case of low impact head on collisions (in which the retaining action of the seat belts affords adequate protection), the airbags do not inﬂate. In case of rear collisions (e.g. impact from behind by another vehicle) and side collisions, the airbags do not inﬂate as they do not offer any additional protection. Therefore the bag's failure in these cases is not an indication of a system malfunction.

Passenger side airbag (full size airbag)

The passenger side airbag is designed to afford supplementary protection to a person wearing the seat belt. It therefore inﬂates to ﬁll the larger part of the space between the occupant and the dashboard.

SERIOUS HAZARD: the vehicle is ﬁtted with a

passenger side airbag. Before mounting a child seat on the passenger seat, always deactivate the passenger side airbag. Even where not required by the law, we recommend for the safety of adult passengers that the airbag be immediately reactivated as soon as the seat is no longer in use for child transport.

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Manual passenger side airbag de-activation (European models only)

If a child is to be carried in the front passenger seat, always deactivate the rear-facing passenger-side airbag before ﬁtting the child seat. This can be de-activated, when the

vehicle's ignition key is in position, using the relevant key-operated switch located on the right-hand side of the dashboard. The switch is only accessible with the door open. The key switch has two positions:

1) passenger airbag activated: (position ON the instrument panel is off; it is prohibited to carry children on the passenger seat, on rear-facing seats.

) the warning light on

2) passenger airbag de-activated: (position OFF warning light on the instrument panel is on; children can travel in the passenger seat if they are protected by speciﬁc restraint systems, including rear-facing seats.

The instrument panel remains switched on continuously until the passenger side airbag is reactivated.

WARNING Passenger side front airbag de-activation does not affect the operation of the side bag.

When the door is open, the ignition key can be ﬁtted and removed from the switch in both positions.

warning light on the

) the corresponding

When the passenger side airbag is cut out, because a

person considered by the laws in force to be at risk is travelling and must therefore be protected by an additional restraining system, the passenger will not have the additional protection of the airbag in the event of a collision.

Only deactivate the airbag

when a person at risk is being

carried, and always reactivate it at the end of the journey.

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Side airbags (side bags)

The side airbags improve occupant protection in case of moderate to severe lateral collision. They consist of instantaneously inﬂating bags housed in the door panels. In case of lateral collision, the electronic control unit processes the signals from the two satellite sensors mounted near to the rear wheelhouse to determine the local acceleration and it activates the side air bag if necessary. This inﬂates by bursting through the special seam in the door knob. The bag inﬂates instantaneously between the passenger body and the door. It then deﬂates immediately.

In case of low impact lateral collisions (for which the retaining action of the seat belts affords adequate protection), the airbags do not inﬂate. It follows that the front airbags (driver and passenger side) do not replace or substitute the seat belts but complement them, and hence the seat belts must always be worn as provided by established European legislation and in most other parts of the world. The side bags are not de-activated when the front passenger airbag is deactivated with the key switch, as described in the preceding section. Thus even children being transported in the front passenger seat are protected from lateral collisions by the side bags.

WARNING The front and/or side airbags may inﬂate if the vehicle suffers a violent impact beneath the car body, for example when mounting the pavement, colliding with steps or speed bumps, potholes etc.

WARNING Airbag inﬂation releases a small amount of powder. This powder is not harmful and does not indicate the presence of ﬁre; furthermore the surface of the deployed bag and the interior of the vehicle may be covered with a powdery residue: this powder may irritate skin and eyes. If contact occurs, wash with a pH neutral soap and water.

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If the warning light comes on while driving (fault

signal) stop the vehicle and contact the local Maserati Service Centre to have the system checked.

WARNING The airbag system has a service life of ten years. When this expiry date is approaching, contact

the Maserati Service Network.

In case of a collision with

consequent airbag inﬂation,

contact Maserati Service Network 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 Maserati Service Network.

WARNING To scrap the vehicle, please contact the Maserati Service Network to have the system deactivated.

WARNING If the vehicle is sold, the new owner must be informed of how to use the vehicle and of the aforesaid warnings and he must also get hold of the "Owner's Manual".

The electronic control unit activates the pretensioners

and front/side airbags 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.

General warnings

When the ignition key is rotated to the MAR position

the warning light switches on, but it should switch off after approximately 5 seconds. If the light fails to come on at this time, or stays on, or lights up when driving, contact Maserati Service Network immediately.

When the ignition key is

rotated to the MAR position

the warning light the deactivation switch passenger side frontal airbag in position ON) switches on for approximately 4 seconds, then ﬂashes for the next 4 seconds to remind the occupants that the passenger side airbag will be activated in the event of a collision, after which it switches off.

(with

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Drive with both hands on the steering wheel so that if the

airbag inﬂates it can do so freely without encountering obstacles which can cause serious injuries. Do not drive with the body curved forwards but keep the seat back upright to support your back.

To permit the front airbags to

be deployed correctly and

with the utmost efﬁciency, both the driver and the front passenger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel and the dashboard respectively.

Do not apply stickers or other

objects to the steering wheel

or the passenger side airbag housing.

Do not travel with objects in

your lap, in front of your chest

or especially with a pipe, pencil or other object held in your mouth; in the event of a collision, the intervention of the airbag could result in serious injury.

Note that with the ignition key inserted and turned to the

MAR position, even with the engine switched off, the airbags can inﬂate even if the vehicle is stationary, if it is run into by another vehicle. Thus, even with the vehicle stationary, children must be seated in the speciﬁc restraint systems mounted on the passenger seat, and the passenger airbag must be deactivated. On the other hand, the airbags will not inﬂate in case of collision with the vehicle stationary if the key is not inserted and turned; failure of the airbags to inﬂate in these circumstances is not indicative of system malfunction.

If the vehicle has been the

object of theft or attempted

theft, if it has been vandalized or involved in ﬂooding, contact Maserati Service Network to have the airbag system checked.

If interventions are carried out on the electrical system

incorrectly, the airbag could be activated, thereby causing injuries to anyone in the vicinity.

The airbags do not replace the

seat belts but afford

supplementary protection. Furthermore, in case of low impact head on or side collisions, rear impact or roll-overs, the passengers are protected exclusively by the seat belts, which must always be secured.

Do not wash the door panels

with water or pressurized

vapor.

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MSP System

The vehicle is equipped with an MSP (Maserati Stability Program) yaw prevention monitoring system encompassing all of the vehicle's control systems: ABS, EBD, ASR and MSR. It has a model within it that

predicts the vehicle's behaviour with extreme accuracy. The system is capable of detecting whether the driver is about to lose control of the vehicle. In this case, it can activate the brake calipers individually and engine control, in order to create a torque sufﬁcient to resist the vehicle's yawing moment.

Activating the MSP system

The MSP system is automatically enabled each time the engine is started. During the activation phases, the initials MSP switch on in green on the multi-function display. To disable it, press button A for about 2 seconds. When the system is disabled, the initials, on the multi-function display and the LED on the button light up. Press button A to switch on the system again: the warning light on the multifunction display and the button led go off.

Fault signals

In the event of a fault, the system is automatically disabled and cannot be re-activated. When driving, this condition is signalled by the LED on the button switching off and by the initials lighting up on the multifunction display. When the engine is started, any system malfunction is signalled by the initials lighting up on the multi-function display.

WARNING In the event of a malfunction with the MSP disabled, the vehicle will react as if it were not equipped with this system. In any case, have the MSP system checked at the Maserati Service Network as soon as possible.

WARNING If you have to tow the car with 2 wheels raised, ensure that the ignition key is in the STOP position. Otherwise, with the MSP switched on, the respective control unit stores a malfunction in the memory resulting in the initials lighting up on the instrument panel, which requires the intervention of the Maserati Service Network for resetting of the system.

WARNING In low grip conditions (when there is ice, snow, sand etc.) It is advisable not to use the SPORT mode function, even with the MSP enabled.

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ABS and EBD systems

The vehicle is equipped with ABS (Antilock-Blocking System) and EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) systems which, via the ECU and the ABS sensors, increase the braking system's performance. In the event of an emergency stop or braking on slippery surfaces (where there is snow, ice etc), the ABS, together with the conventional braking system, allow the driver to apply maximum braking force without the wheels locking and the driver consequently losing control of the vehicle. The system is based on an ECU which processes the signals transmitted by the 4 sensors located on the 4 wheels. When a wheel is tending to lock, the sensor warns the ECU which, in turn, informs to the electro-hydraulic unit to intervene by modulating the pressure exerted on the brake calipers; The driver will feel a 'pulsing' sensation coming from the brake pedal, which is quite normal. In the event of a failure, the system will be deactivated, but this will not affect the efﬁciency of the standard braking system.

The failure is indicated by the red warning ABS instrument panel. In this case, we recommend you contact the nearest Maserati Service Network workshop, which, thanks to the self-diagnostics system the vehicle is equipped with, will be able to identify the problem immediately.

make approved for this model by the manufacturer.

switching on on the

The vehicles must be ﬁtted with wheel rims, tires and brake lining of the kind and

Although this device

contributes greatly to the

vehicle's safety, it is still essential to drive with particular care when the road is wet or there is snow or ice on the ground.

The vehicle is equipped with

the EBD (Electronic Brakeforce

Distribution) system. If the warning light switches on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction in the EBD system; in this case sharp braking could lead to the rear wheels locking too early, and the vehicle may skid. Driving extremely carefully, go straight to the nearest Maserati Service Network workshop to have the system checked.

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If only the switches on while the engine

is running, this normally indicates a malfunction in the ABS only. In this case, the braking system maintains its efﬁciency, but the antilocking device cannot be used. In these conditions the EBD system may also function less efﬁciently. Also in this

case we recommend you go to the nearest Maserati Service Network immediately to have the system checked, avoiding any sharp braking while you drive.

warning light

If the minimum brake ﬂuid level warning light

switches on, stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake ﬂuid level in the tank: if the level is below the minimum, top it up with the prescribed ﬂuid and contact the Maserati Service Network to have the system checked. In fact, any ﬂuid leaks from the hydraulic system will jeopardize the operation of both the standard braking and the ABS systems.

The system's performance, in terms of active safety, must

not lead the driver to run futile and unjustiﬁed risks. The vehicle must always be driven suitably with regards to the weather conditions, visibility and the trafﬁc.

The maximum deceleration

that can be reached always

depends on the tires' grip on the roadbed. Obviously, if there is snow or ice on the road, the grip is greatly reduced and therefore, in these conditions the braking distance is greater, even with the activation of the ABS system.

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ASR system (electronic anti-skid device)

The ASR system prevents the driving wheels skidding during acceleration via the engine's ECU action (delayed spark advance, reduced engine supply throttle opening and injection cut-off) and that of the rear brakes. The ASR's action helps to increase the stability and the vehicle's active safety when it is running, especially in the following situations:

– internal wheel skidding on curves

because of the dynamic variations of the load or excessive acceleration

– excessive power transmitted to the

wheels, also in relation to the roadbed conditions

– acceleration on slippery surfaces or

where there is snow or ice,

– in the event of loss of grip on wet

roadbeds (aquaplaning).

The ASR acts in combination with the electronic suspension adjustment system: in normal conditions (SPORT mode disabled) stability is prioritized in low and medium grip conditions, while with the SPORT mode enabled the system gives priority to the traction, optimizing the vehicle's performance and allowing it.

MSR function (engine braking torque adjustment)

The ASR system also controls the engine braking torque when the accelerator pedal is released under low grip conditions (snow, ice etc.): in these conditions, in fact, the engine's high braking torque may cause instability of the vehicle. The system, using the same sensors as the ABS, detects the skidding arising on one or both of the driving wheels when the accelerator is released and opens the engine supply motorized throttle, therebt reducing the braking torque and restoring the driving wheels' maximum grip conditions.

WARNING However, the maximum deceleration that can be obtained with the engine brake still depends on the tire grip on the roadbed. Obviously, snow or ice on the road greatly reduce the grip values.

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Parking sensors (optional)

During parking maneuvers, the parking sensors provide the driver with information on the distance between obstacles found behind the vehicle. The information on the presence and distance of the obstacle is transmitted

to the driver by warning beeps which sound with an increasing frequency as the car approaches. By supplementing his/her direct visual information with that provided by the system's warning sound signals, the driver can avoid potential collisions.

The parking system sensors, housed in the rear bumper, are activated automatically when the key is turned to the MAR position and the reverse gear is engaged. When the reverse gear is engaged, a beep warns the driver that the system is active. The system then begins to beep as soon as an obstruction is detected, with the frequency increasing as the vehicle approaches the obstacle. When the obstacle is located at a distance of less than 30 cm, 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 lateral sensors, the signal stops after approximately 3 seconds, to prevent for example continuous beeps in the event of maneuvers alongside walls.

Sensors

To detect the distance of the obstacles, the system uses 4 sensors housed in the rear bumper.

However, the driver remains responsible during 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 the ﬁeld of vision.

Parking sensors (optional)

For the system to operate correctly the sensors

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

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WARNING 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 10 cm away from the sensors.

Sensor range

The sensors allow the system to monitor the rear of the vehicle; in fact, their position covers the central and lateral zones at the rear of the vehicle.

If there is an obstacle located in the central zone, it will be detected at distances of less than 1.50 m. If the obstacle is located in a lateral position, it will be detected at distances of less than 0.6 m.

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Fault signals

The system's ECU runs all the checks on the components every time the reverse gear is engaged. A parking sensor system failure is indicated by a continuous warning signal from the buzzer when the reverse gear is engaged.

In the event of a failure signal, stop the vehicle and rotate the ignition key to the STOP position. Then try cleaning the sensors or moving the vehicle away from any possible ultrasound sources (e.g. pneumatic truck brakes or pneumatic hammers) and rotate the ignition key to the MAR position. This way, if the cause of the operating fault has been removed, the system will start functioning again automatically and the failure buzzer will stop. If however, the failure beep continues, contact the Maserati Service Network to have the system checked.

WARNING During parking maneuvers, always take the utmost care over obstacles 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.

WARNING The signals transmitted by the sensors can also be altered by damage to the sensors or by dirt, snow or ice on the latter or even by ultrasound systems (e.g. pneumatic truck brakes or pneumatic hammers) in the vicinity.

However, the driver remains

responsible during parking

maneuvers and in other potentially dangerous situations. When these maneuvers are performed, 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 drivee who, in any case, must never take less care during potentially dangerous maneuvers, even if they are carried out at low speeds.

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Fire extinguisher (optional)

A portable ﬁre extinguisher is located on the passenger compartment ﬂoor for immediate accessibility in case of need. The extinguisher is fastened be means of speciﬁc brackets. Charged with powder, it has a 2 kgcapacity (8 second nominal discharge time) and does not contain chloroﬂuorocarbons. Check the pressure and the charge status using the pressure gauge A regularly.

The ﬁre extinguisher must always be fastened to its special brackets. If it is not used, we recommend you remove the entire device to free the passenger foot area from the ﬁre extinguisher brackets.

WARNING To use the ﬁre extinguisher, follow the speciﬁc instructions indicated on the device.

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Fuel cut-off inertia switch

The vehicle is equipped with a safety switch which intervenes in the event of a collision, cutting off the fuel supply and consequently causing the engine to stop. It also prevents the fuel spreading if the fuel lines are damaged

during the accident. The intervention of the safety switch is indicated by the warning light coming up on the instrument panel. The switch is positioned inside the lefthand service compartment, in the luggage compartment. To gain access to the switch, open the compartment hatch by pulling the handgrip A.

After impact, if you smell fuel or note any leakage from the

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

Resetting the switch

Rotate the ignition key to the STOP position. 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 the button B on the switch. Rotate the ignition key to the MAR position, wait for a few seconds and then move it to the ACC. position.

Check that the warning light on the instrument panel is switched off. Check once again that there are no fuel leaks.

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Instruments and controls

Dashboard (version with "Cambiocorsa" gearbox) 46 Dashboard (version with manual gearbox) 48 Instrument panel 50 Indicators and warning lights 52 Instruments and indicators 55 Trip recorder reset button 59 Instrument panel dimmer switch 59 Controls and interior equipment 60

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Dashboard (version with "Cambiocorsa" gearbox)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 1514 15

22 21 23

30 29 28 27 19 2635 3432 36 33

24 25

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1) Instrument panel

2) Lower gear activation lever DOWN

3) Interior temperature sensor

4) Driver’s airbag

5) Upper gear activation lever UP

6) Windshield/headlight wiper/washer

control lever (optional)

7) Upper ventilation and heating outlet

8) Clock

9) Central air-conditioning and heating

vents

10) Fuel tank ﬂap control button (located in the glove compartment)

11) Luggage compartment lid control button (in the glove compartment)

12) Passenger’s airbag

13) Glove compartment

14) Air conditioning and heating

system vents

15) Side windows vents

16) Emergency light switch

17) Info Centre display and controls

18) Ventilation and heating controls

19) Electric window controls

20) Handbrake lever

21) External rear-view mirror controls

22) Top open/close push-button

23) Ashtray and cigarette lighter

24) Pushbutton for “low grip” del of

the "Cambiocorsa" gearbox

25) Push button for "Cambiocorsa" gearbox “automatic mode”

26) Joystick for shifting to 1 reverse gears

27) Switch unit

28) Starter/steering wheel lock switch

29) Lower air-conditioning/heating

vents

30) Horn control

31) Seat adjustment controls

and

32) Engine lid opening lever

33) Steering wheel height and depth

adjuster lever

34) Low beam height adjustment control (excluding versions with xenon-headlights)

35) External lights control

36) Cruise Control control lever

(optional), direction indicators and low/high beam switch

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Dashboard (version with manual gearbox)

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 1312 13

17 18

26 25 24 23 22 21 2031 3028 32 29

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1) Instrument panel

2) Interior temperature sensor

3) Driver’s airbag

4) Windshield/headlight wiper/washer

control lever (optional)

5) Upper ventilation and heating outlet

6) Clock

7) Central air-conditioning and heating

vents

8) Fuel tank ﬂap control button (located in the glove compartment)

9) Luggage compartment lid control button (in the glove compartment)

10) Passenger’s airbag

11) Glove compartment

12) Air conditioning and heating

system vents

13) Side windows vents

14) Emergency light switch

15) Info Centre display and controls

16) Gearshift lever

17) External rear-view mirror controls

18) Top open/close push-button

19) Ashtray and cigarette lighter

20) Handbrake lever

21) Electric window controls

22) Switch unit

23) Ventilation and heating controls

24) Starter/steering wheel lock switch

25) Lower air-conditioning/heating

vents

26) Horn control

27) Seat adjustment controls

28) Engine lid opening lever

29) Steering wheel height and depth

adjuster lever

30) Low beam height adjustment control (excluding versions with xenon-headlights)

31) External lights control

32) Cruise Control control lever

(optional), direction indicators and low/high beam switch

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Instrument panel

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Instrument panel

26 25

32 22 21

31 30 29 28

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1) Oil pressure gauge and low pressure warning light

2) Coolant thermometer and high temperature warning light

3) Seat heating warning light

4) High beams warning light

5) Parking lights/low beams warning

light

6) Left-hand direction indicators warning light

7) Air bag/pretensioners failure warning light

8) Light failure warning light

9) EBD system failure warning light

10) EOBD engine control system failure

warning light

11) Catalytic converters' high temperature warning light

12) ABS system failure warning light

13) Front brake pad worn/low brake

ﬂuid warning light

14) Handbrake on warning light

15) Right-hand direction indicators

warning light

16) Maserati CODE system warning light

17) Seat belts warning light

18) Passenger's airbag deactivated

warning light (European version only)

19) Voltmeter and generator warning light

20) Fuel level gauge and low fuel indicator

21) Rev. Counter

22) Instrument panel dimmer switch

23) Multi-function display

24) Doors, engine/luggage

compartment open display

25) Inertia switch activated warning light

26) Front brake pad worn/low brake ﬂuid warning light

27) Indicator for "Cambiocorsa" gear engaged / parking lights on

28) External temperature gauge

29) External temperature LED: it

switches on when the temperature is equal to or lower than + 2 °C (icy road surface hazard)

30) Electronic anti-theft device LED

31) Speedometer and distance trip

recorder

32) Trip recorder reset button

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Indicators and warning lights

Seat heating (optional)

Indicates that the heating device of one or both front

seats is turned on.

parking lights are turned on.

when the direction lights or the hazard warning lights are turned on.

High beams

When the high beams are turned on or ﬂashing.

Parking lights/low beams

It switches on when the dipped lights, low beams or

Direction

indicators

They switch on

Airbag/pre-tensioner failure

When the pre-tensioner and/ or airbag system is defective.

Turning the key to MAR, the

light comes on but it should

go out after a few seconds with the engine running.

If the light stays on or if it

does not come on or if it

comes on during running, stop immediately and consult the Maserati Service Network.

Light failure warning light

It switches on in the case of system failure or burning-out of the bulbs for the parking, license plate, stop or rear fog lights.

Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) failure warning light

It switches on when the EBD system is defective. In this case abrupt braking can cause early locking of the rear wheels and possible side skid of the car. Drive with the utmost care and consult the Maserati Service Network immediately.

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Engine control system failure (EOBD)

Under normal conditions, the warning light should switch on when the ignition key is turned to the MAR position and switch 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 switches on while driving, it indicates that there is a failure in the fuel supply/ ignition and emission control systems. The failure could cause high exhaust emissions, loss of performance, poor driving conditions and high consumption levels. Under these conditions you can proceed slowly without demanding engine performance or high speed. Prolonged use of the car when the warning light is on can cause damage. For this reason, you should contact the Maserati Service Network as soon as possible. The warning light will go out if the problem disappears. The error will be stored by the system in any case.

WARNING When you turn the ignition key to the MAR position and the does not light up or switches on when driving the car, contact the Maserati Service Network as soon as possible.

Catalytic converter high temperature warning light

Turning the key to MAR the warning light comes on for self-diagnosis, but should go out after starting the engine. This warning light starts ﬂashing or comes on with a ﬁxed light when engine malfunction results in high exhaust system temperature.

WARNING LIGHT FLASHING: catalyst temperature is too

high. Reduce speed immediately until the warning light goes out and then drive carefully at moderate speed. Contact the Maserati Service Network as soon as possible to remove the failure.

IF THE WARNING LIGHT

REDUCED THE SPEED: dangerous temperature in the catalytic converters, catalysts can be damaged. Stop the car immediately and have it towed to a Maserati Service Network workshop by a road service vehicle to remove the failure.

compliance with the above mentioned warnings.

CONTINUES FLASHING OR STAYS ON AFTER HAVING

Maserati declines all responsibility for whatever damage deriving from non

Defective wheel anti-lock system (ABS)

It switches on when the ABS system is defective. The normal brake system remains operational, but it is advisable to contact the Maserati

Service Network as soon as possible.

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Front brake pads worn/ brake fluid low

It switches on when the front brake pads reach the wear limit or the brake ﬂuid level drops below the minimum level. The operation of the warning light can be checked by pressing the button on the brake ﬂuid reservoir cover located in the engine compartment.

WARNING When replacing the front brake pads, also check the rear brake pads for wear.

If the warning light comes on when the car is travelling

check immediately brake ﬂuid level. If ﬂuid level is below the minimum limit there could be a leakage. Contact the Maserati Service Network before restarting the car.

Handbrake on

The warning light ﬂashes when the handbrake is

operated.

Maserati CODE

When the ignition key is

turned to the MAR position, it may switch on under three possible conditions:

– One ﬂash - key code recognised. The

engine can be started.

– Fixed light - key code not recognised.

To start the engine, follow the emergency starting procedure as speciﬁed in the chapter "emergency situations", after having attempted to start it with other keys.

– Flashing light - vehicle not protected

by the Maserati CODE. The engine can, however, be started but, contact the Maserati Service Network as soon as possible because the car is not protected against attempts at theft.

Seat belts

It switches on when the

driver's seat belt is not fastened or fastened incorrectly. A buzzer is also activated for 8 seconds when the light is on.

Passenger's airbag

deactivated (European

version only)

This warning light turns on when the passenger’s airbag is deactivated.

Fuel shut-off inertia

switch on

It switches on when the inertia switch has been activated following a collision, thereby shutting off the fuel supply.

After impact, if fuel is smelt or leakage is noted from the fuel

system do not re-activate the switch in order to prevent the risk of ﬁre.

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Instruments and indicators

1 – Oil pressure gauge

It indicates the engine oil pressure. In normal operation, the needle must be at the centre (2.5 to 5 bar). If it moves towards 0 and at the same time the warning light switches on, stop the car and carry out the necessary checks. The warning light also switches on when the igntion key is turned to the MAR position, but it should switch off as soon as the engine starts. A delay in the light going out is permitted only when the engine is idling. If the engine has been required to work at maximum rate, the warning light may ﬂash with the engine idling but it should go out when accelerating lightly.

2 – Coolant temperature gauge

It indicates the temperature of the coolant. If the needle indicates high temperatures and at the same time the warning light switches on, stop the car immediately and have the cooling system checked by the Maserati

Service Network.

21 – Rev. Counter

It indicates the engine's r.p.m. Correct driving allows the driver to exploit the engine performance fully, without the need for over-revving.

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19 – Voltmeter

It indicates the battery voltage and the consequent normal operation of the charging system. With the battery in good condition, with the engine off and the starter key in MAR position, it is located between 10V and 13V. With the engine running the indicator moves to values over 13V. The low recharge warning light inside the voltmeter indicates anomalies in the

recharging system. When the starter key is turned to the MAR position, the warning light switches on, but it should switch off as soon as the engine starts. Any delay in its switching off with the engine idling is not indicative of malfunctioning.

20 – Fuel level gauge

The warning light inside the instrument switches on to indicate that there are about 18 liters fuel left in the tank.

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23 – Multi-function display

MSP Switches on when the MSP

system is activated. Indicates deactivation or

failure of the MSP system.

††

Indicates opening/closure of the top or failure of the top activation system.

SPORT Indicates electronic

suspensions "sporty" setting.

PWR Indicates that the SPORT

mode is set for the "Cambiocorsa" gearbox.

CRUISE Indicates that the Cruise

Control is activated.

Indicates a failure in the electronic suspensions system.

))

Engine oil pressure

low.

Indicates a failure in the

“Cambiocorsa" gearbox.

Indicates windshield/

headlights washer ﬂuid low.

AUTO Indicates that the

"automatic transmission" mode is set for the "Cambiocorsa" gearbox.

LEVEL Indicates low

"Cambiocorsa" gearbox oil level.

ICE Indicates that the "low

grip" mode is set for the "Cambiocorsa" gearbox.

24 – Doors and engine/luggage compartment open display

Indicates that doors and bonnet/boot are open or not properly closed.

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27 – Indicator for "Cambiocorsa" gear engaged / parking lights on

When the ignition key is turned to the MAR position, it indicates that the "Cambiocorsa" gear is engaged:

– N (neutral) – R (reverse)

– 1 (1

gear)

– 2 (2 – 3 (3rd gear)

– 4 (4th gear) – 5 (5th gear) – 6 (6th gear) When the key is removed, it indicates,

through the warning light parking lights are on.

gear)

F, that the

28 – External temperature gauge

Indicates the external temperature in °C or °F, according to the market.

WARNING When the letter "E" is displayed for several seconds (when starting the engine and before the outside ambient temperature appears) it indicates a malfunction in the heating/air-conditioning system. Contact the Maserati Service Network as soon as possible to remove the failure.

29 – Outside temperature LED

It switches on when the outside temperature is equal to or lower than + 2 °C to indicate the risk of icy road surfaces.

27 27

29 28

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Trip recorder reset button

Press button A to set the trip recorder to zero.

Instrument panel dimmer switch

Turn button B, with the external lights on, to adjust the instrument panel lighting.

A B

Trip recorder reset button / Instrument panel dimmer switch

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Controls and interior equipment

Hazard warning lights

Press button A to turn on the hazard warning lights. Their operation does not depend upon the position of the ignition key. Press the button again to turn them off. When these lights are on, the direction

indicators, the related warning lights on the instrument panel and the button are ﬂashing.

Front fog lights

Press button B to switch on the front fog lights. They only work with the parking lights or dipped beam headlights on. The LED on the pushbutton switches on when the lights are on.

Rear fog lights

Press button C to switch on the rear fog lights. They only work with the front fog lights or low beams on. The LED on the pushbutton switches on when the lights are on.

Heated side window and sideview mirror defroster

Activation of the heated side window and of the side rear view mirror defroster is only possible when the ignition key is in the MAR position and by pressing button D. Although activation of the heated side window is timed, it is advisable to turn it off as soon as the window is cleared of mist or frost to avoid overloading the battery. When the heated side window is activated, the LED on the button lights up.

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

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behind.

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

WARNING To prevent the battery from going ﬂat, it is advisable to activate the heated side window only when the engine is running.

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Opening the luggage compartment

Press pushbutton E (located inside the glove compartment) to open the trunk lid. Operation is possible only with the ignition key removed or in the STOP and ACC positions.

Opening the fuel tank flap

Press the F pushbutton (inside the glove compartment) to open the fuel tank ﬂap on the right-hand rear side of the car. Operation is possible only with the ignition key removed or in the STOP position.

Low beam height adjuster (excluding the version with xenon-headlights)

It operates only with the ignition key in the MAR position. With the control turned upwards or downwards G, the height of the low beams varies for adjustment to the car load.

WARNING The version with gas (xenon)-emitting headlights is equipped with a system that automatically keeps the headlight setting steady even with any variation in the loads being transported.

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MSP system

The MSP system is automatically activated when starting the engine. It is possible to disconnect or reconnect the system during running by pressing button H. To prevent inadvertent deactivation, the button is to be pressed for about 2 seconds for deactivating the MSP system. When the MSP system is on, the button led is off, when the system is on the

MSP warning light on the multi-

function display lights up. When the system is off, the leds on the pushbutton and the letters on the multifunction display light up.

Electronic setting of the suspensions (optional)

Press button L to set suspensions in the "Sport" mode. When the "Sport" setting is on, the LED on the pushbutton and the word SPORT on the multi-function display light up.

SPORT setting

On the "Cambiocorsa" gearbox version, which does not feature the suspension electronic setting mode, the pushbutton M (PWR) activates the gearbox SPORT setting, which enables the car to reach its maximum performance for a sport-type driving on demanding tracks. When the POWER function is selected, the LED on the pushbutton and the letters PWR on the instrument panel light up. If the car is equipped with electronic setting for the suspensions, the POWER function is switched on automatically when the suspension sport setting is selected.

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Clock

Press pushbutton N to set the clock: slight pressure = slow adjustment prolonged pressure = fast adjustment. The clock lights up when the external lights are turned on.

Ceiling light

The ceiling light switches on automatically when one of the doors is opened and after a door is closed (the switch-off is timed). It can also be switched on manually or kept off using switch P.

The switch has 3 positions:

1 – Automatic on and off 0 – Always off 2 – Always on.

Sun visors

They can be moved towards the front. The courtesy mirror can be accessed by lowering the visor on the passenger's side.

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Ashtray and cigarette lighter

They are found on the central console under a cover. Press the rear part to open the cover. Press button Q down to turn on the cigarette lighter, which automatically returns to its initial position and is ready for use after 20 seconds. Remove the tray in order to clean the ashtray.

WARNING Always check to ensure that the cigarette lighter has been switched off.

The cigarette lighter reaches high temperatures. Handle it

carefully and do not allow children to use it: risk of ﬁre and burns!

Glass compartment

This is positioned on the tunnel, near the handbrake lever, and it can contain either a glass or a can.

Glove compartment

It is positioned in the lower part of the dashboard on the passenger's side, and the opening pushbutton R is equipped with a lock. The compartment is lit by a courtesy light when it is opene.

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running.

To ensure passenger safety, the compartment must always remain closed when the car is

Glove compartment

It is found in the rear side of the central console. For access, lift the lid which is pressed shut.

Rear glove compartment

It is positioned in the rear section of the passenger compartment and it includes a lock. To open, pull lever S after releasing the lock.

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Map pocket

It is found in the rear section of the passenger compartment and serves to hold light objects that are not bulky (road maps, newspapers, etc.).

WARNING Do not place heavy or sharp objects in the map pocket.

Coat hook

This is positioned on the rear side of the passenger seat back, at the base of the headrest.

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Before you drive

Doors 68 Engine compartment lid 70 Luggage compartment 71 Fuel tank flap 72 Keys 73 Ignition switch 76 Electronic anti-theft device (optional) 77 Seats 81 Rear-view mirrors 84 Steering wheel 86 External lights and direction indicators 87 Windshield wipers and headlight washers (optional) 89 Top 90 Maserati Info Centre 96 Sound system 106 Air conditioning and heating system 108 Specific luggage set (optional) 114 Windstop (optional) 115

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Doors

Opening doors from the outside Switch off the anti-theft alarm and the centralized door locking by the radio operated control (see paragraph “Electronic anti-theft alarm”). With the central lock released, lift the handle to open the door. With antitheft alarm off it is possible to open the door by inserting and turning the key in the lock of one of the doors.

From the inside

The central door lock is switched on or off from the inside of the car using the safety button A on any one of the doors. The central door locking is automatically released by pulling the internal handle of one of the doors.

WARNING If one of the doors is not closed properly or there is a problem in the system, the central door lock will not switch on and after some attempts, the device is disabled for several minutes. During that time , the doors can still be locked or unlocked manually without the activation of the electrical system. After this period the unit is once again ready to receive instructions. If the cause of the malfunction has been eliminated, the device will resume normal operation. If not, the disabling cycle will be repeated.

Doors open warning lights

These warning lights, on the instrument panel, come on when the doors, engine and luggage compartment lids are not properly closed.

Power windows

Activation is possible only with the ignition key in the MAR position. The controls are found on the central console, in front of the gearshift lever.

B-Open/close front left-hand window C-Open/close front right-hand

window.

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Pressing the window button on the driver side B with the key in the MAR position operates the window in automatic mode: the window is closed when it reaches the limit stop (or pressing the button again).

WARNING If operated with the door open, the window stops before reaching its upper threshold. This is to to prevent it from interfering with the top’s strip when closing the door.

When the door is opened, the window is slightly lowered

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

Improper use of electric

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 car in order to avoid accidental activation of the power windows - they represent a hazard for passengers remaining in the car.

Never leave children unattended inside the vehicle:

If one or both doors are open or not closed properly, both power windows work even if the ignition key is in the STOP position or if it has been removed. The possibility of the window controls being operated can be very dangerous.

Leaving children in a parked

car with the windows shut is

dangerous. The temperature inside the car can reach very high levels, causing fainting and serious injury.

WARNING Before disconnecting the battery, lower the side windows by about 4÷5 centimeters, in order to avoid damaging the top strips when opening and closing the doors. When the battery is connected and loaded, this operation is carried out automatically upon opening and closing the door. The windows must remain lowered until the battery is connected once again. If the battery runs ﬂat when the windows are fully raised, open the door only if necessary and taking utmost care. Do not close the door as long as the window cannot be lowered.

WARNING After reconnecting the battery, before operating the top, raise the windows fully in order to allow the ECU to be reactivated correctly.

Door open indicator

Each door is ﬁtted with a reﬂector D ﬁtted to the door rabbet.

Door courtesy light

Each door is equipped with a courtesy light E, ﬁtted on the lower part of the door panel to light up the access/exit area of the car.

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Engine compartment lid

To open the engine compartment lid: pull lever A located on the lower left hand side of the dashboard.

WARNING If necessary, the engine compartment lid can be released by pulling the eyelet on the emergency cable found near the lever.

Release the safety device by lifting button B located in the middle of the grille. Lifting the lid: The procedure is facilitated by the side gas struts. The lid positions itself at the maximum opening position and does not require support stays. To close the engine compartment lid: lower it to about 20 cm from the engine compartment and let it drop; it closes automatically.

Always check that the hood is properly shut so that it cannot open whilst the car is moving.

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Luggage compartment

The luggage compartment lid can be opened from the inside or outside of the car. The button A to open it from the inside is found in the glove compartment. Operation is possible only with the ignition key removed or in the STOP or ACC position.

To open the trunk from the outside, use the ignition key.

Raising the lid is is facilitated by the action of the gas struts.

WARNING The struts are calibrated to guarantee proper operation with the weights speciﬁed by the manufacturer. Arbitrary additions of objects (spoilers, trunk racks, etc.) can jeopardize proper operation and safety in the use of the luggage compartment lid.

When using the trunk, never

exceed the maximum loads

allowed (see chapter on “Capacities and technical speciﬁcation”). Also check that the objects contained in the trunk are arranged properly.

WARNING If there is a heavy load in the trunk, and you are traveling at night, you should check the height of the low beams (disregard this notice in the case of versions with xenonheadlights). See section on "Adjusting low beam headlight height".

The luggage compartment is illuminated by the ceiling light B which switches on automatically when the lid is opened and it switches off after a timed interval.

If the luggage compartment lid is left open, the light switches off after several minutes. To switch it on again, close the lid and then re-open it.

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Fuel tank flap

The fuel tank ﬂap is found on the right-hand rear side of the car. To open the ﬂap, press pushbutton A which is located inside the glove compartment. Operation is possible only with the ignition key removed or in the STOP position. The cap’s hermetic seal may result in a slight pressure increase in the tank. Any hissing noise whilst the cap is being released is therefore completely normal.

When refueling, the cap must remain hanging from the ﬂap by means of the respective hook B. The cap is joined to the ﬁller neck with a strap to prevent misplacement while refueling. The ﬂap must be re-closed manually. Before closing the ﬂap, check that the fuel ﬁller cap is fully tightened.

Do not bring naked ﬂames or lit cigarettes close to the ﬁller:

risk of ﬁre! Also avoid putting your face close to the ﬁller so as not to inhale noxious fumes.

Fuel tank flap emergency opening

If necessary the ﬂap can be opened by pulling the cable C located on the right hand side of the luggage compartment.

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Keys

The Maserati CODE system

In order to increase protection against attempts at theft, the car is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system (Maserati CODE), which is automatically activated when the starter key is removed. Each starter 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 recognised by the system.

Two keys A, are supplied with the car.

The key serves to: – start the engine – lock/unlock doors (centralized door

locking) – lock/unlock glove compartment – activate/deactivate the passenger's

airbag (European version only) – lock/unlock the luggage

compartment lid (manual and power

opening) – alarm activation/deactivation.

Operation

Each time the ignition key is removed from the STOP position the protection system activates the engine immobilizer. Upon starting the engine, when the key is turned to the MAR position:

1) If the code is recognized, the CODE on the instrument panel turns off

within a second, while the EOBD warning light, once the ECU diagnosis has been completed switches off after about four seconds. Under these conditions, the protection system recognizes the key code and deactivates the engine immobilizer. When the key is turned to AVV, the engine starts.

2) If the warning light CODE

remains on and the warning light EOBD , switches off and comes on again immediately, after the four second diagnostics for the ECU control units, the code has not been recognized. In this case, it is advisable to turn the key back into position STOP and then back to MAR; if the immobilizer stays on, try with the other keys. If it is still not possible to start the engine, try the emergency start-up procedure (see chapter "Emergency starting") and contact the

Maserati Service Network.

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Driving with the ignition key on MAR:

1) If the warning light CODE

switches on, it means that the system is carrying out a self-diagnosis check. At the ﬁrst stop you can test the system: turn the engine off by rotating the ignition key to the STOP position and then turn the key back into position. MAR: the warning light CODE will switch on and off within a second. If the led stays on, repeat the procedure described previously leaving the key at STOP for more that 30 seconds. If the problem persists, please contact

Maserati Service Network.

2) If the warning light CODE is

ﬂashing, it means that the vehicle is not protected by the engine immobilizing device. Contact the Maserati Service Network immediately to have all the keys stored in the memory.

WARNING Strong impact can damage the electronic components in the key.

WARNING Each key supplied has its own speciﬁc code, which must be stored in the memory of the system control unit.

Duplicating the keys

When ordering additional keys, remember that memorizing (up to maximum of 7 keys) must be carried out on all the keys, including those already in your possession. Contact the Maserati Service Network directly, bringing with you all the keys in your possession, the Maserati CODE system CODE CARD, the electronic anti-theft device CODE CARD, a personal ID and the identiﬁcation and registration documents proving ownership of the car. The codes of any keys that are not available when the new storage procedure is carried out will be deleted from the memory to prevent any lost or stolen keys being used to start the car.

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Emergency starting

The Maserati CODE is unable to deactivate the engine immobilizer, the warning light CODE remains on, whereas the warning light EOBD switches off for four seconds to come on again immediately, and the engine does not start. The engine can only be started with the emergency procedure.

WARNING It is recommended to read the whole procedure through carefully before carrying it out.

If an error is made, turn the key back into position STOP And repeat the procedure starting from step 1.

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

2) Turn the key to position MAR: at this point, the CODE and EOBD warnig lights stay on.

3) press the accelerator pedal down and keep it pressed. After about 8 seconds, the warning light EOBD switches off. Release the accelerator pedal and count the number of times the warning light EOBD ﬂashes.

4) Wait until the number of ﬂashes is the same as the ﬁrst digit on the CODE CARD and then press the accelerator pedal down and keep it pressed until the warning light EOBD switches off, after being lit for about 4 seconds, then release the accelerator.

5) The warning light EOBD will start ﬂashing again. As soon as the displayed number of ﬂashing is equal to the second digit of your CODE CARD, press down the accelerator pedal and keep it pressed.

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 warning light EOBD

will switch on for 4 seconds and then switch off; release the accelerator.

8) Rapid ﬂashing of the warning light EOBD (for about 4 seconds)

conﬁrms that the procedure has been completed.

9) Start the engine by turning the key from position MAR. to position AVV.

If the warning light EOBD remains on, turn the key to position STOP and repeat the procedure from step 1.

WARNING After an emergency start-up procedure, we advise you to contact the Maserati Service Network since the emergency procedure must be performed after each start.

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Ignition switch

STOP

ACC

MAR

AVV

The starter switch can turn in 4 positions: STOP - Engine off, engine immobilizer and steering wheel lock activated, connected devices excluded apart from those that are not key-controlled (e.g. centralized door lock, trunk opening control, etc.). The key is removable. ACC - Position for cigarette lighter. The key is not removable. MAR - ON position. All electrical devices can operate.

AVV - Engine start up.

STOP

ACC

MAR

AVV

In the event of tampering with the starter switch (e.g.

attempted theft), have it checked by the Maserati Service Network before restarting the car.

When you get out of the car, always remove the key to

prevent someone from accidentally activating the controls. Remember to apply the handbrake and, if the car is on a hill, put it in ﬁrst gear. If the car is on a downward slope, engage reverse gear. With the “Cambiocorsa" transmission, always shift to the P position. Never leave children unattended in the car.

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Electronic anti-theft device (optional)

The electronic anti-theft device carries out the following functions: – remote management of the

centralized door locking/unlocking

– perimetral surveillance, detecting

the opening of doors, engine hood and trunk lid

– motion surveillance, detecting

intrusion in the passenger compartment

– car movement surveillance.

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

System activation

To turn on the electronic alarm system, press button A on the key: – the direction indicators ﬂash twice; – the red LED B ﬂashes on the

instrument panel;

– the car's centralized door locking

system is activated, thereby locking the doors.

WARNING If the button on the key has been pressed out of its range for more than 16 times, it must be pressed twice consecutively in order to control the electronic alarm system again.

The alarm system becomes operative after approximately 25 seconds and the alarm is activated with: – a door is opened – the luggage compartment lid is

opened

– the engine engine compartment lid

is opened

– someone attempts to enter the car

from a window – the power supply is off – the siren is disconnected – the car is moved.

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Should direction indicators be ﬂashing 8 times when you activate the alarm system, this means that one of the doors or the boot/bonnet is not perfectly closed and therefore is not protected by the perimetral surveillance. Check for correct closing of doors, hood/trunk and close the open one without deactivating the alarm system: the direction indicators ﬂashing once indicate that now the door, hood/trunk are closed properly and are protected by the perimetral surveillance.

WARNING If the direction indicators ﬂash 8 times when the alarm system is activated with doors, hood and trunk properly closed, it means that the selfdiagnosis function has detected a malfunction in the system and that you should contact the Maserati Service

Network to have the system checked.

Deactivation

To switch the electronic car alarm off, press the key button A: – the direction indicators ﬂash once; – the red led B on the instrument

panel switches off;

– the centralized door lock system is

activated and the doors are

unlocked. The alarm system is off and it is therefore possible to get into the car and to start the engine.

Exclusion of passenger compartment motion sensor (ultrasound system)

If you wish to leave a child or pets in the car, or park the car with the top down and activate the alarm system, the motion sensor must be deactivated. To activate the electronic alarm system excluding the passenger compartment motion sensor control, keep the key button pressed for approximately 3 seconds during activation: – the direction indicators ﬂash once; – the red LED on the instrument panel

remains on for about 25 seconds. The system is operative after about 25 seconds, but movement inside the passenger compartment or intrusions through the open top will not activate the alarm.

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Alarm memory

Should the red led B on the instrument panel be ﬂashing when you deactivate the alarm system, this means that during your absence the alarm system was activated. 1 switching off for 6 seconds = passenger compartment volume control alarm 2 switching offs for 6 seconds = door alarm 4 switching offs for 6 seconds = hood/ trunk alarm 16 switching offs for 6 seconds = selfpowering alarm.

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

Ministerial homologation

The electronic anti-theft device is compliant with the current legislation covering radio frequencies in each Country. The homologation number is indicated at the end of this manual, before the contents. For those markets that require the transmitter and/or receiver marking, the approval number is found on the component.

Ordering extra radio operated

controls

For purchasing new keys with a remote

control contact the Maserati Service

Network and remember to bring with

you:

– all the keys in your possession with

related remote control

– the Maserati CODE system CODE

CARD

– the electronic anti-theft device

CODE CARD – a personal ID – the identiﬁcation and registration

documents proving ownership of the

car.

WARNING Radio-operated controls that are not provided for the new code storing procedure will be automatically deactivated in order to prevent any lost or stolen radiooperated controls from being used to deactivate the electronic anti-theft device.

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Replacing radio control batteries

If pressing one of the two key buttons, A or B, the related function (activation/ deactivation of the electronic alarm, opening of the luggage compartment lid) is not activated, check that the alarm system is working using the other key. If it functions using the other Key, the ﬁrst radio control battery must be replaced.

To replace the radio control battery: – separate the two halves of the key

using a small screwdriver.

– take the battery C off the retaining

ring D

– insert a new battery of the same type

under the ring, observing the indicated polarity

– put the two halves of the key back

together.

WARNING: Do not use sharp tools to separate or join the key casing and take the maximum care to avoid damages.

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Seats

Only adjust the seat when the car is stationary. You could

lose control of the car while driving. Moving the seat could distract you or make you press a pedal unintentionally. Adjust the driver's seat only when the car is stopped.

Back/forward adjustment

Push control A on the outer side of the seat forward or back.

WARNING On vehicles equipped a ﬁre extinguisher (supplied on request), forward movement of the passenger seat is limited in order to prevent interference with the ﬁre extinguisher.

Seat back rake adjustment

Push lever B forwards or backwards to bring the seat backrest to raise or lower the backrest.

Lumbar support adjustment

Push lever B up or down to the most comfortable position.

Seat adjustment is possible only with the ignition key in the MAR position. However, with the door closed , seat adjustment operation is possible for about 15 seconds after turning the ignition key to the STOP position and then for another 15 seconds after the last operation.

A B

Height adjustment

Grip control A at the centre and push down or up.

Seat angle adjustment

– Front part of seat: push the front end

of control A up or down.

– Rear part of seat: push the rear end

of control A up or down.

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Seat heating (optional)

To turn on the seat heating option, press the respective pushbutton C for a few seconds. Seat heating is independent: you can heat only the right seat or the left one or both. Heating of one or both seats is displayed by the relevant led on the instrument panel.

WARNING Turn off the seat heating option when it is not needed, in order to avoid useless power consumption.

Storing the seat and outside rear view mirror positions (optional)

The system allows the user to store and recall two different positions of the driver’s seat and of the outside rear view mirrors. Storage is only possible with the ignition key in the MAR position. Adjust the seat and outside rear view mirror positions, then shift the gear to reverse and arrange the mirrors once again so as to ﬁnd the optimum ﬁeld of view for executing maneuvers. Afterwards, disengage the reverse gear. Then, simultaneously press button “M“ and button“1“ or “2“, each one corresponding to a storable position, until the double beep is heard for conﬁrmation. Storage of the seat position does not include the lumbar area seat-back adjustment.

1 2 M

The memorisation of a new seat position cancels the one previously memorised with that particular button.

To recall one of the positions saved in the memory, with the door open, press the respective pushbutton “1“ or “2” for about 3 seconds.

To recall the memorised position with door closed, press the required button until hearing the buzzer indicating the seat stop.

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WARNING To stop the seat, press one of the following pushbuttons "M", "1" or "2", or one of the adjustment controls.

WARNING Malfunctioning of the seat control unit is indicated by a sequence of 5 tones emitted when the ignition key is turned to the STOP position: consult the Maserati Service Network to remove the failure.

Headrest

Headrests are integrated in the seats.

Front armrest/Storage compartment

Front seat armrest is found in the back of the central console. Rise the armrest to access the storage compartment.

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Rear-view mirrors

External rear-view mirrors

They can be adjusted electrically (with the ignition key in the MAR position) and they are equipped with anti-mist resistors. – Mirror selection (right-hand or left-

hand): move the selector A to the right or left, depending upon the mirror you wish to adjust. Bring the selector back to the center to prevent mirror position being

changed involuntarily.

– Mirror positioning: control B allows

each mirror to be adjusted with four movements (up – down – right – left).

– Mirror retraction: when button C is

pressed, both mirrors retract to allow parking in restricted spaces. Pressing the button again returns

the mirrors to their open position. The mirrors will yield in both directions in the event of a collision.

WARNING Do not retract the mirrors manually as this could damage the powering mechanism.

The mirrors must always be in the open position when the car is moving.

On the versions equipped with memory seats, the position of the outside rear view mirrors is automatically stored along with that of the seat, whether they are aimed for normal driving or for reverse maneuvers. To store a new outside rear view mirror position, turn the ignition key to MAR and adjust the mirrors; then shift the gear to reverse and arrange the mirrors once again so as to ﬁnd the optimum ﬁeld of view for executing maneuvers. Afterwards, disengage the reverse gear. Lastly, simultaneously press button “M” and button “1” or “2”, each one corresponding to a storable position, until the double beep is heard for conﬁrmation. The new outside rear view mirror position will be stored automatically along with the seat position. It is also possible to modify the outside rear view mirror position for normal driving only or for reverse maneuvers.

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Internal rear-view mirror

Adjustable, with anti-glare position. Move the lever D under the mirror to obtain the desired position (normalday, anti-glare night). It is ﬁtted with an accident-prevention release system if it is knocked.

Electrically-shaded interior rear-

view mirror (optional)

The electrically shaded rearview mirror

automatically operates an anti-dazzle

function by gradually shading as the

light shining on the mirror increases.

This function is automatically

deactivated in reverse to ensure

maximum visibility of obstacles.

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Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and depth. – Move lever A to position 1. – Make the steering wheel

adjustments.

– Move lever A back to position 2 to

re-lock the steering wheel.

Do not adjust the steering wheel with the car moving.

Under no circumstances remove the steering wheel;

this procedure, if necessary, must be carried out by an Authorized Maserati Dealer.

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External lights and direction indicators

The external lights and direction indicators switch on only with the ignition key in the MAR position, with the exception of the parking lights, which can be turned on at any time.

Light switch

Switch A has 4 settings:

0 – Lights off 6 – Dipped lights and number plate

lights on

2 – Low beams on F – Parking lights

High beams

To turn on the high beams with the light switch in the the left lever towards the dashboard. Subsequently pushing the lever towards the steering wheel will switch off the high beams and switch on the low beams.

WARNING For the use of the high beams, follow current driving regulations.

position, push

Flashing the headlights

Headlights can be ﬂashed by pulling the left-hand lever towards the steering wheel. Headlights can be ﬂashed even with the lights switched off, if the ignition key is in the MAR position.

WARNING Flashing takes place with the high beams. Keep to the regulations in force to avoid penalties.

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Parking lights

The parking lights work only with the ignition key in the STOP or ACC positions, or with the key removed. They are switched on by turning the light switch to the When the parking lights are on, the warning light on the With the parking lights turned on, the dipped lights only on the left-hand side can be turned on by lowering the left-hand lever, whereas only the righthand dipped lights turn on when you shift it upwards.

F position.

F switches on.

Direction indicators

3-position lever:

B-Off C-Lever up: right indicators D-Lever down: left indicators.

WARNING To indicate a temporary lane change, requiring only the slightest turn of the steering wheel, it is possible to shift the lever without clicking it into position (nonpermanent position).

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Windshield wipers and headlight washers (optional)

The windshield wiper and washer work only with the ignition key in the

MAR position.

Windshield wiper

The lever has 5-settings:

A-Windshield wiper stopped. B-Adjustable intermittent operation

(lever stopped on the ﬁrst click).

C-Slow continuous operation (lever

stopped on the second click).

D-Fast continuous operation (lever

stepped on the third click).

E-Fast temporary operation and

washer started (non-permanent position).

The windshield wiper and washer are started by shifting the lever in the E position. Windshield washer operation is timed, whwereas windshield wiper operation is limited to the time in which the lever is manually held in that position. Upon release, the lever automatically returns to the A setting and the windshield wiper stops.

Intermittent operationfrequency

To regulate the frequency of intermittent operation, with the lever on the B position, turn lockring F. Turning the coaxial lockring clockwise, intermittent operation varies from fast intermittent wipe to slow intermittent wipe.

Windshield washer

Pulling the lever towards the steering wheel (non-permanent position) activates the windscreen washer and wiper. When the windshield washer is activated, the windshield wiper starts automatically. Releasing the lever cuts off the jet of ﬂuid whilst the blades continue to wipe for a little while.

WARNING Do not start the windshield washer during the cold months until the windshield has warmed up. If it has not warmed up, the liquid could freeze on the glass and block the view.

Windshield wipers and headlight washers (optional)

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Headlight washers (optional)

The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windshield washer is started and the external lights are on. The headlight washer liquid is contained in the same windshield washer tank and depletion is indicated when the respective warning light on the instrument panel lights up.

Top

WARNING Top "opening" means the operation through which the soft top is folded in its rear bay. The reverse operation is indicated in the text as top "closing".

Top open Top closed

Precautions

1) Do not open the top when it is wet

or dirty. it could be damaged by being folded for an extended period.

2) Do not open or close the top with temperatures below 0° C and do not use sharp objects to remove ice.

3) Cover the top with a protective sheet when it is going to be parked outdoors for a long period of time.

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When operating the top, make sure that the space

available is sufﬁcient for safe performance of the procedure and that there are no objects in the way or persons near the moving parts. In the event of a hazard, release the top operation pushbutton to stop its movement. Do not place hands near to the top’s levers, in its housing, on the upper edge of the windshield or between the top and its cover.

WARNING Do not stop the opening or closing procedure when the top is in the mid position because, after several minutes with the ignition key in the MAR position or turning the key immediately to the STOP position, he pressure drops in the hydraulic circuit and the top top is released, dropping forward or backward, thereby causing possible damage.

WARNING At the beginning of the top opening or closing procedure, always ensure that the door windows have lowered automatically. If not, release the top operation pushbutton and lower both door windows using the respective pushbuttons or open the doors slightly.

WARNING After reconnecting the battery, before operating the top, raise the windows fully in order to allow the ECU to be reactivated correctly.

Opening and closing

WARNING The top must be operated with the vehicle stationary, the handbrake engaged and, as a general rule, with the engine idling.

The operation must be carried out outdoors. Exhaust gases

contain carbon monoxide which is strongly toxic and potentially lethal.

If necessary, (e.g. procedure performed indoors), the manouver can be carried out with the engine off and the ignition key in the MAR position. The top opening or closing procedure is admissible only if all of the following conditions occur:

1) Vehicle stationary with handbrake engaged.

2) Engine and luggage compartment lids completely closed.

3) Ignition key in the MAR position.

4) Windows fully up.

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During the entire top opening or closing procedure, the ﬂashing on the multifunction display.

Press the front end of button A on the central console to open the top, or the rear end to close it, and hold it down until the operation is completed as indicated by the multifunction display light The operation starts with the windows lowering and terminates with them raising.

switching off.

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light is

WARNING If the the multifunction display continues to ﬂash after completion of the procedure, the top or top covering are not properly fastened and they could be damaged when the car is moving. In this case, open or close the top and repeat the operation. If the continues to ﬂash, please contact the Maserati Service Network.

WARNING When pressing the top operation pushbutton, the on the multifunction display switches on permanently, but with dim intensity it means that the battery is partially discharged. In this case, the engine must be started before operating the top (this operation must be carried out only outdoors).

WARNING The top operating system is equipped with a self-diagnostics system; Upon each start or with the ignition key in the MAR position, the

warning light on the

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multifunction display ﬂashes for about 2 seconds. When the system detects a malfunction, the light ﬂashes for 10 seconds; In the case of malfunctioning, please contact the Maserati Service Network.

warning light on

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light

Manual emergency top operation

Manual operation of the top for emergency closing

requires the presence of two persons in order to prevent personal injury or damage to the car.

In case of need, the top can be opened and closed manually, provided that the vehicle electric system is working properly.

Fastening of the rear top

hooks and of the top covering

locks will not take place if no electrical power is being supplied. In this case, that is, if the unit is not locked properly, do not continue operation and contact the Maserati Service Network.

The emergency procedure described below must be used to close the top if it is not possible for you to contact the Maserati Service Network immediately and you cannot keep the top open.

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If the failure occurs while opening the top, do not attempt to open it manually - contact the Maserati Service Network. If the failure occurs when the opening procedure is already in progress, do not attempt to complete the procedure - re-close the top manually according to the following instructions. After cutting out the pressure supply to the hydraulic circuit, carry out the emergency procedure starting from the point at which the opening stage stopped, by turning the key to the STOP for several seconds and then to MAR.

WARNING In the case of a breakdown of the hydraulic operation system, contact the Maserati Service Network directly. If that is not possible, close the top manually and then contact the Maserati Service Network to have the system checked.

Before you start

During the emergency closing procedure, the handbrake must be engaged and the door windows lowered. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position for several seconds to allow the pressure in the hydraulic system to be released and then turn the key to MAR. Take the ﬂat-head screwdriver out of the tool bag supplied with the car and wrench B attached to the upper inside part of the rear storage compartment.

Slide off the cover C, which is pressureﬁtted and protects pushbuttons 1 and

2. The pushbuttons have the following functions: 1 – pushbutton for the electrical locking of the top covering locks

2 – pushbutton for the electrical locking of the retaining locks for the top's rear pins.

WARNING Upon completion of the emergency top closing procedure, reﬁt the pressure-ﬁtted cover C to prevent pushbuttons 1 and 2 from being pressed unintentionally.

1 2

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Top closure

– Remove the pressure-ﬁtted cap

which plugs hole D behind the righthand seat and use the screwdriver to unfasten the hydraulic unit valve in order to relieve the oil pressure in the circuit.

– Remove the pressure-ﬁtted cap

which plugs hole E behind the lefthand seat and, using the screwdriver or wrench B, press until the top covering locks are released (you may have to tap the screwdriver or wrench to release the locks).

– Lift the top covering F manually and

keep it open while extracting the top from its seat.

WARNING Keep the top covering lifted manually to prevent it from reclosing.

– Remove the top from its seat until

the front part is near the windshield frame.

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– Lift the rear part G of the top and

lower the top covering until the hooks H are resting on their respective locks.

– While keeping the rear part of the

top lifted, press pushbutton 1 to attach the top covering locks.

WARNING Before proceeding with the closing procedure, ensure that the two top covering locks are properly fastened. If not, try pressing pushbutton 1 again and if necessary, release the locks by pressing the fastener with the wrench and pressing pushbutton 1 again.

H G

– Rest the rear part of the top on the

top covering.

– Open the front top hooks L by

turning the pin M with the wrench B.

– Press the front part of the top on the

windshield frame and re-lock the hooks by turning pin M again using wrench B.

– Press the hooks on the rear part of

the top and press pushbutton 2 to secure the hook locks.

– Keep pushbutton 2 pressed until the

locks are properly fastened.

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Maserati Info Centre

The car is equipped with the Maserati Info Centre infotelematic system that includes the radio set with CD-ROM/ Audio player, GSM Dual Band cellular telephone with voice controls (upon request), navigator (upon request), onboard computer and ventilation and heating system.

The navigation system assists the driver with advice and

suggestions for the best route to take to reach the set destination through voice messages and graphic information. The suggestions supplied by the navigation system do not relieve the driver from complete responsibility for the maneuvers made through trafﬁc while driving the car or from compliance with driving regulations and other provisions regarding road trafﬁc. The person driving the car is always and in any case responsible for safe driving on the road.

The system controls and main functions are listed below. The car is equipped with a speciﬁc supplement describing the Maserati Info Centre system fully and listing all of the warnings and precautions for use; it is indispensable for safe use of the system. We advise you to read this enclosure carefully and completely and to keep it within reach at all times (e.g. in the glove compartment).

WARNING Only use the original CD supplied with the car or in any case, other CDs of the same brand, for the Maserati Info Centre navigation system.

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Controls

Some controls have multiple functions, depending on the system current operating conditions.

In some cases, the activation of the function selected is controlled by the pressure on the button (short or prolonged press) as listed in the following table.

321

654

987

121011

17 18

19 20 2129

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Keys Pushbutton pressed brieﬂy

(less than 1 second)

1 - 2 - 3 4 - 5 - 6

7 Number "7" on the telephone keypad.

8 Number "8" on the telephone keypad. –

9 Number "9" on the telephone keypad.

10 Number "0" on the telephone keypad. Audio CD Play/Stop. Audio CD Pause.

11 -

12 -

13 -

14 -

15 - SRC Operating mode selection: FM1-FM2-FM3-LW-MW-CD-CDC. –

16 – ON/ OFF VOL

17 - MAIN/ DARK

18 - AUDIO/ OFF

Numbers "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6" on the telephone keypad. Saved stations recall.

Next CD selection on the CD Changer (if installed).

Previous CD selection on the CD Changer (if installed).

(*) Symbol on the telephone keypad. Radio mode: search for ﬁrst tunable station with a lower frequency. CD mode: previous track selection.

(#) Symbol on the telephone keypad. Radio mode: search for the ﬁrst tunable station with a higher frequency. CD mode: next track selection.

Calling the set telephone number. Accept incoming telephone call. End telephone call in progress.

Voice recognition activation/deactivation. Save voice control.

System on/off (press the knob). Volume control (turn the knob).

Main menu page selection. Monitor screen blanked

Radio menu page selection. Radio off.

Pushbutton pressed at length (more than 1 second)

Save stations nos.1-2-3-4-5-6.

–

Reject incoming telephone call.

–

(stand-by).

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Keys Pushbutton pressed brieﬂy

(less than 1 second)

19 - TEL/ OFF

20 - NAV/ MUTE

21 - TRIP On-board computer menu page selection. –

22 - SEL Function selection (turn the knob).

23 - ESC Quit the menu page selected. Return to higher menu level and cancel any

24 - REP -

25 - CALL Selecting Maserati CALL screen. –

Telephone menu page selection. Telephone mode deactivation.

Navigator function selection. Switch off/restore navigator

Conﬁrm function selected (press the knob). Activation of the pull-down menu (press the knob with MAIN or navigation menu page).

functions that have not been conﬁrmed.

Repeat the last voice message given by the navigator. Cellular phone earpiece

Pushbutton pressed at length (more than 1 second)

voice messages (NAV/MUTE mode).

–

activation/deactivation.

26 -

27 Display infotelematic system functions. –

28 Display interior temperature and Heating/Air conditioning functions. –

29 Display GPS and GSM signal intensity.

30 Heating and air conditioning controls. –

Ejection of the navigator CD-ROM or audio CD. –

Earpiece activated.

–

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Slots for navigator CD-ROM/ audio CD and SIM card

The slot A for the navigator CD-ROM and audio CDs is found on the central console. Slot B for the cellular phone SIM telephone card is also found on the console, in a vertical position. The SIM card must be inserted with the integrated chip positioned to the lefthand side, with respect to the driving direction, until it is retained. To remove the SIM card, press it in the slot and release it.

WARNING Use the SIM card adapter supplied with the car only when when it is necessary. If it is lost or broken, or if you wish to purchase other adapters, contact the Maserati Service Network.

Earpiece for cellular telephone

The jack for the earpiece connector is found inside the central console. Lift the cover for access to the inside. To attach the earpiece connector, press it into the jack. To detach the connector, press the retaining tab shown in the ﬁgure and slide it out. When not in use, the earpiece can be kept inside the console with the connector inserted in the jack, ready for use. Keep the REP key pressed in order to activate or deactivate earpiece operation, even during a telephone call. When the earpiece is activated, the respective symbol appears on the display.

Rapid guide

When using the system, after having activated the main menu page for one of the functions, follow the various options given on the submenu pages that appear by pressing the respective key brieﬂy. Any elements that cannot be selected are always displayed in grey. For the reference numbers, see the ﬁgure in section “Controls”. The main functions of the Maserati Info Centre are activated by pressing the following keys: – MAIN MENU PAGE = MAIN key (17) – RADIO WITH CD PLAYER = AUDIO

key (18) – TELEPHONE = TEL key (19) – VOICE CONTROLS FOR THE

TELEPHONE (*) = – RECORDING VOICE MESSAGES =

key (14) – NAVIGATION = NAV key (20) – ON BOARD COMPUTER = TRIP (21)

key – INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

SERVICES (**) = CALL key (25) – SYSTEM SETTINGS: press the right-

hand knob (22) when the MAIN page

is displayed and select the

"Del.Reg.", "Setup" and

"Conﬁgurat." functions.

key (14)

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