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252

Alphabetical contents

Abbreviations 7
ABS, EBD and HBA systems

Activation 43
Activation 99
Active and passive safety

Active roll bars

Additional checks

226

Adjusting the electric steering

wheel (included in Comfort Pack
on request)

110

After the 9

maintenance

service

224

Air conditioning

132

Air conditioning system

237

Air fi lter

231

Alarm memory

101

Alphabetical contents

252

Anti-intrusion and anti-lift alarm

device deactivation.

101

Armrest 107
ASR system

Australia Version - Safety

Automatic activation/

deactivation

113

Automatic air conditioning

system control

134

Automatic Gearbox

Automatic operation (AUTO)

149

AUX module

129

Back/forward adjustment

103

Battery 215
Battery 231
Before a trip

168

Before you drive

168

Before you drive

Bi-xenon headlights

167

Bluetooth

function

131

Bodywork 237
Bose

Surround Sound System

(optional) 139

Brake fl uid

230

Brakes 217
Breaking-in 159

Calibration selection

165

Capacities and recommended

products 211

Capacities and technical

specifi cations

209

Capacities 168
Capacities: Quantity and

specifi cations of the products
to use

211

Carrying luggage

on the rear seats

107

CD, MP3 and Jukebox

129

Chassis marking

Child restraints

Cleaning the leather upholstery

241

Cleaning the sensors

Cleaning the soft top

239

Clock

emissions in compliance

with EC Directives 715/2007 and
EC 692/2008 (g/km)

214

exhaust emissions

214

Comfort Pack (optional)

104

Compact spare wheel (optional)

182

Consulting the Manual

Consumptions in compliance

with EC DIRECTIVES 715/2007
and EC 692/2008 (litres/100 km) 213

Controls

161

Controls

Controls to the left

of the steering wheel

Controls 128
Controls 72
Controls 91
Conversion table

245

Coolant thermometer

Cooling system

216

Courtesy lights (below door)

193

Courtesy mirror light

191

Cruise Control

161

Danger symbols

Dashboard

Dashboard buttons

Deactivation 100
Decreasing the speed stored

163

Summary of Contents for GRANCABRIO RANGE

Page 1: ... M A S E R A T I C O M M A S E R A T I S P A V I A L E C I R O M E N O T T I 3 2 2 I 4 1 1 2 1 M O D E N A G R A N C A B R I O G R A N C A B R I O S P O R T G R A N C A B R I O G R A N C A B R I O S P O R T ...

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Page 4: ... to ensure steady levels of performance quality and safe driving In addition keep in mind that proper maintenance is an essential factor to help preserve the value of the vehicle over time and for respecting the environment For Maintenance Schedule services or any other operation please contact the Maserati Service Network who are constantly updated and provided with the equipment required to ensu...

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Page 6: ...dary Indy motor speedway 1940 The company moves headquarters to Modena 1947 The first Granturismo is built the A6 1500 with bodywork by Pininfarina The A6GCS racing version debuts victoriously with Alberto Ascari on the Modena circuit 1954 The 250F the single seater which will allow the Maserati to win the Formula 1 World Championships makes its first appearance winning in Argentina 1957 Fangio in...

Page 7: ...8 1999 3200 GT V8 Automatica 2000 Alfieri Maserati Garage Customisation Programme 2001 Production begins of the Spider with eight cylinder 4200 engine and the electro hydraulic paddle shifted gearbox CAMBIO CORSA Alfieri Maserati garages 2002 The 2 2 Coupe is presented 2003 A return to racing with the TROFEO The new Quattroporte designed by Pininfarina is presented and will then be used as the off...

Page 8: ...6 3500 Vignale spyder Mistral spyder Ghibli spyder ...

Page 9: ...ention system during braking ALC ADAPTIVE LIGHT CONTROL Automatic headlight aiming system ASR ANTI SLIP REGULATION Prevention of slipping during acceleration CAN CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK EBD ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION Electronically controlled brake distributor ECU ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT EPB ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE Automatic parking brake ESC ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Anti jawing contro...

Page 10: ... to manually engage gears in sequence after selecting the specific mode For correct use of the gearbox system carefully follow the instructions given in the specific chapter of this manual Multi Media System The vehicle is equipped with the infotelematics Maserati Multi Media System which provides the following standard features on board computer satellite navigation system where digital maps are ...

Page 11: ... prohibited warning mandatory with respect to that same symbol Danger symbols Battery Corrosive liquid Battery Explosion Fan It can start up automatically even with the engine off Expansion tank Do not remove the cap when the coolant is hot Coil High voltage Belts and pulleys Moving devices Keep body parts and clothing away Air conditioning lines Do not open Gas under high pressure Symbols of proh...

Page 12: ...cribed in the section Capacities and technical specifications Windshield solvent washer Only use fluid of the type prescribed in the section Capacities and technical specifications Engine Only use the lubricant recommended in the section Capacities and technical specifications Vehicle using lead free gasoline Only use lead free gasoline with an octane number R O N not lower than 95 Expansion tank ...

Page 13: ...8 9 11 Contents Vehicle identification data Active and passive safety Instruments and controls Before you drive Using the vehicle In an emergency Capacities and technical specifications Maintenance Table of contents ...

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Page 15: ...1 13 Identification plates and labels 14 Vehicle identification plate 15 Key codes 16 Vehicle identification data ...

Page 16: ...ont seat To read the number lift the mat and remove the guard Engine marking The engine serial number is punched in the lower part of the crankcase in the starter motor area The engine type is also indicated on the plate positioned on the front left hand door ledge Paint identification plate The plate is applied onto the engine compartment lid ...

Page 17: ...nd door ledge and it shows the following details A Manufacturer s name B Homologation number C Serial Number V I N D Maximum admissible weight E Maximum admissible weight on first front axle F Maximum admissible weight on second rear axle G Engine type H Vehicle version code L Assembly Number ...

Page 18: ...DE CARD should be kept in a safe place WARNING You are advised to always keep the CODE CARD number with you as 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 delivere...

Page 19: ...en 23 Front and side airbags 32 Australia Version Safety 39 ESC system 43 ASR system 44 ABS EBD and HBA systems 45 Tyre pressure monitoring system optional equipment 47 Parking sensors 51 Fuel cut out inertia switch 55 Active and passive safety ...

Page 20: ...ess the button C to release the seat belts The vehicle is equipped with an SBR Seat Belt Reminder system which warns the driver and the front passenger when their seat belts are not fastened by sounding an acoustic warning at the same time turning on the warning light on the instrument panel The retractor locking device is activated whenever the belt is pulled out too rapidly or in case of sudden ...

Page 21: ...the event of an impact of a certain severity The pretensioner only activates when the seat belt is fastened After a pretensioner activation the seat belt can be unfastened as usual by pressing the button on the buckle The pretensioner does not require any maintenance or lubrication Any change to its original condition invalidates its efficiency If as a result of exceptional natural circumstances f...

Page 22: ...nt of a violent impact the passengers on the rear seats that are not wearing their seat belts are not only subject to personal injuries but they also represent a danger for passengers sitting in the front seats The seat belts must be worn keeping your chest in the upright position and lying against the backrest General warnings regarding the use of the seat belts It is compulsory for the driver an...

Page 23: ...stened increases the risk of injury in the event of a collision 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 seat belt positioned underneath your arm In the e...

Page 24: ... the abdominal region of your body How to keep seat belts efficient 1 Always use the seat belts with the belt completely flat not twisted Make sure that the belt can move freely without jamming 2 The seat belts must be replaced following every pretensioner activation and whenever the belt itself shows visible damages or abrasions 3 Wash the seat belts by hand using water and neutral soap rinse the...

Page 25: ... for by law in the European Community children under 3 years of age who are less than 150 cm 59 in tall may not travel on the front seat unless using a suitable restraint system Children must always use a suitable restraint system when travelling preferably fitted on the rear seat as this is the safest position in the event of a collision In addition the Isofix anchorage system can be used on the ...

Page 26: ... 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 Children must always be protected by suitable restraining systems If a child seat is installed on the front passenger s seat this must be positioned as high as possible and the seatback must be fully upright All this is essential to help en...

Page 27: ... accident an incorrectly fastened child restraining system increases the risk of injury Passenger seats compliance for universal child seat anchorage The vehicle complies with the new European Directive 200 3 CE that governs the installation of child seats on the different vehicle seats according to the following table Section Weight groups Front passenger Rear side passenger Groups 0 0 up to 13 k...

Page 28: ...ldren are found in directive 2003 20 EC This directive divides restraint systems into five groups Group 0 0 10 kg 0 22 lb weight Group 0 up to 13 kg up to 27 lb weight Group 1 9 18 kg 20 40 lb weight Group 2 15 25 kg 33 55 lb weight Group 3 22 36 kg 49 79 lb weight As can be seen the groups partially overlap and commercially available systems may cover more than one weight group All the restrainin...

Page 29: ...seat must be positioned fully back and the backrest must be in the fully upright position Group 1 Children weighing 9 kg 20 lb and more may travel in a forward facing child seat Child seats equipped with Isofix latches may be securely anchored on the seat without using the vehicle seat belts Group 2 Children weighing 15 kg 33 lb and more may travel secured by the vehicle seat belts Child seats hav...

Page 30: ... is locked in place Follow the installation removal and positioning instructions provided by the child seat manufacturer Isofix seats The rear seats of the vehicle are equipped with anchoring points for Isofix child seats This is a new system complying with European standards for carrying children This system allows the child seats to be anchored by means of two metal brackets A positioned between...

Page 31: ...to access the upper anchoring bracket H align the anchoring points D with the brackets B then push the child seat until you hear the locking clicks which indicate it is secured in place check that the child seat is correctly locked by trying to move it with strength the incorporated safety mechanisms prevent the child seat from being improperly fitted if only one of the attachment fittings is lock...

Page 32: ...49 to 79 lb 1 Notes 1 If the CRS Child Restraint System does not bear the ISO XX class identification from A to G for the applicable weight group the vehicle manufacturer must indicate the specific ISOFIX child restraint system recommended for each position IUF Suitable for forward facing ISOFIX child restraint systems of the universal class approved for use in the relative weight group IL Suitabl...

Page 33: ...bliged by law to enclose with the child seat Keep the instructions in the vehicle together with the documents and this owner s manual Do not use a seat which is not provided with instructions for use To ensure an optimal restraining action of the child seats we recommend that you choose the model that best suits the shape of your seats and preferably Isofix type child seats see page 28 It is advis...

Page 34: ...irbag deactivation switch 4 Passenger s front seat belt pretensioner 5 Passenger s side bag for head and chest protection 6 Passenger s side satellite crash sensor 7 Driver s side bag for head and chest protection 8 Driver s side satellite crash sensor 9 Driver s front seat belt pretensioner 10 Airbag system failure warning light 11 Passenger s airbag OFF warning light 12 Driver s front airbag 13 ...

Page 35: ...belt will be thrown forward and will come into contact with the airbag before it is fully inflated This reduces the protection level provided by the airbag The front airbags driver s and passenger s are not a substitute for the seat belts but rather act in combination with them As a consequence the seat belts must always be worn as provided for by applicable legislation in Europe and in most non E...

Page 36: ...y be deactivated by operating with the ignition key the relative key switch located on the right hand side of the dashboard The switch is accessible only when the door is open Vehicles manufactured for the US Canadian Japanese and Australian markets are not equipped with this device The key switch has two positions 1 passenger s airbag active position ON the warning light on the instrument panel i...

Page 37: ...itself between the front passengers the side of the vehicle The airbag deflates immediately afterwards WARNING The electronic control unit activates the pretensioners the front airbags and side bags on the basis of different criteria according to the type of collision Failure of one or more systems to activate therefore is not indicative of a system malfunction In the case of low severity side col...

Page 38: ... warning light illuminates but it must turn off after approx 5 seconds If this warning light does not illuminate if it remains permanently on or if it illuminates while driving contact the Maserati Service Network immediately Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light when the front airbag deactivation switch is in the ON position will illuminate and flash for some seconds to remind the dri...

Page 39: ...at belts but provide supplementary protection Moreover in the event of head on collisions at low speed side impacts rear collisions or rollovers the passengers are protected only by the seat belts which therefore must always be fastened Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised steam by hand or in the automatic seat wash stations Do not hang rigid objects on the cloth hooks and on the handho...

Page 40: ... or in the vicinity of the roll bars as these could delay or inhibit roll bar ejection In addition these objects could be propelled inside the passenger compartment at very high speeds which may jeopardise the occupants personal safety After activation the roll bar must be always replaced Contact the Maserati Service Network to have the system properly repaired WARNING This is a device with pyrote...

Page 41: ...rn in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious The vehicle is equipped with seat belts with automatic retractor for optimal freedom of movement The front seat belts are also equipped with electronically controlled load limiting devices and pretensioners WARNING For an effective restraining action the seat belt must be fastened correctly with the seat backrest in the upright po...

Page 42: ... afforded to the wearer Adjust the seat and headrest properly Grip the buckle A slowly pull the belt and insert the tang into its receptacle B Should the belt lock while pulling it let it rewind slightly and then pull it again without sharp movements Make sure that it has clicked into place Position the seat belt correctly Do not use any objects e g spring clips locks etc that hold the seat belt a...

Page 43: ...position No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack Child restraints Child restraint anchor fittings Your vehicle has been designed to accommodate child restraints on the rearmost seats When using a child restraint read the Ins...

Page 44: ...is achieved by depressing the retainer spring H and then passing through the opening of the anchor fitting J as shown in the illustration Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle Air bag label Ex...

Page 45: ...cally disabled and cannot be re activated While driving this condition is signalled by the amber warning light that illuminates both on the instrument panel as well as on the multi function display where it is accompanied by the message ESC unavailable go to dealer When the engine is started the system malfunction is indicated by the illumination of the warning light WARNING In the event of a faul...

Page 46: ...luminates on the instrument panel and on the display where it is accompanied by a specific message Press button A again to reactivate the system The amber warning light on the instrument panel flashes during all the operating phases Malfunction indicators In the event of a fault the system is automatically disabled and cannot be re activated While driving this condition is signalled by the amber w...

Page 47: ... quickly but often not strongly enough this increases the braking distance This system has been designed to solve this problem and acts by applying the maximum braking force during emergency braking in order to stop the vehicle in the shortest possible distance The system recognises the emergency condition by analysing some parameters such as the pressure on the brake servo the wheel speed and act...

Page 48: ...avoid sudden braking and have the system immediately checked by the nearest Centre of the Maserati Service Network If the low brake fluid warning light illuminates when the engine is running stop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level immediately If fluid is below the minimum level top up with the recommended fluid and contact the Maserati Service Network immediately Brake fluid leaks affect ...

Page 49: ...stem warns the driver that the tyre pressure has decreased This warning does not exempt the driver from periodically checking the tyres and from complying with the prescribed tyre pressure levels WARNING The system stores the tyre pressures as a reference rate therefore tyres must be inflated to the prescribed pressure System calibration The system must be calibrated after replacing one or more ty...

Page 50: ...lled the same page will be replaced by an information message on the problem found Also in this case the information message will be displayed for a preset time When the display time has elapsed the Tyre Pressure screen page becomes available again but the summary symbol for the malfunction will remain displayed in the dedicated area until the malfunction is corrected Normal conditions By pressing...

Page 51: ...y illuminate on the instrument panel and screen pages 3 will be displayed alternatively for 20 seconds Every time the key is subsequently turned back to ON if the malfunction persists the display will show screen pages 3 for 20 seconds These screen pages will be displayed until the situation is corrected and the system is calibrated again as required System not calibrated In the event that the sys...

Page 52: ...he display procedure follows the usual logic of malfunctions Therefore after 10 seconds the display will show the screen page that was active before the malfunction occurred In addition to screen page 5 the permanent warning light on the instrument panel will flash for 90 seconds after which it will remain permanently on until the situation is corrected The information page that shows the pressure...

Page 53: ...When the front sensors are active the button illuminates with an amber colour To deactivate the sensors press the button A once again When reverse gear is disengaged all the sensors remain active The rear sensors remain active for about 10 seconds until a speed of approx 10 km h 6 mph is exceeded The front sensors remain active until a speed of about 10 km h 6 mph is exceeded When the rear or fron...

Page 54: ...the Multi Media System The Stop Go function can be enabled disabled by accessing the Configuration menu selecting the Define vehicle parameters option then the Stop Go parking option and setting it to Activation With the Stop Go function active the front sensors will automatically be activated in all conditions where the vehicle speed drops below 8 km h 5 mph WARNING The Stop Go function is only a...

Page 55: ...s at the front and at the rear of the vehicle In the event of an obstacle located in a central area it will be detected at distances of less than 0 9 m 1 yd at the front and 1 5 m 1 6 yd at the rear depending on the type of obstacle and its dimensions If the obstacle is located in a lateral position it will be detected at distances of less than 0 8 m 0 9 yd ...

Page 56: ...ce Network to have the system checked During parking manoeuvres always take the greatest care to avoid 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 The signals transmitted by the sensors can also be altered b...

Page 57: ...fuel supply system do not reactivate the switch in order to prevent any fire risks The activation of the inertia switch causes all the doors and the luggage compartment to unlock and in the internal dome light and the four direction indicators to turn on Resetting the switch Turn the ignition key to position STOP Check that there is no leakage from the fuel system If no leaks are found reset the i...

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Page 59: ...3 57 Instruments and controls Dashboard 58 Instrument panel 63 Indicators and warning lights 64 Instruments and gauges 70 Controls 75 Internal equipment 80 ...

Page 60: ...1 36 35 34 33 31 28 26 23 25 24 23 30 32 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 1 16 15 12 20 17 18 19 21 22 5 4 29 27 29 3 58 Dashboard ...

Page 61: ...ndow control 22 Passenger seatback tilting lever 23 Beverage holder 24 Air conditioning rear vents 25 Pocket change compartment 26 Electric parking brake engagement disengagement lever 27 Buttons underneath air conditioning controls 28 Air conditioning controls 29 Multi Media System controls repeated on the steering wheel 30 Starter steering wheel lock switch 31 Horn control 32 Seat adjustment con...

Page 62: ...ed telephone End call in progress paired telephone Ref 27 Buttons underneath air conditioning controls A Hazard light button B Door lock unlock button Button pressed at length Reject incoming telephone call paired telephone E Button pressed briefly Radio mode Search for the first tuneable station with higher frequency SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode where available Goes to the next category starting f...

Page 63: ...tch B Fuel tank door opening button C Luggage compartment lid opening button D Mode button E Instrument panel brightness control up F Instrument panel brightness control down G Front parking sensor deactivation button optional SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode where available goes to the following radio channel starting from the station currently tuned in CD MP3 Jukebox USB and iPod mode selects the nex...

Page 64: ...right hand power window button D Rear left hand power window button E External rear view mirror controls Controls on inside roof A Deactivation of alarm system anti lift and anti intrusion sensors B Associated telephone hands free microphone Controls on front dome light A LH side light switch B Central light switch C RH side light switch ...

Page 65: ...1 2 3 4 5 3 63 Instrument panel 1 Fuel level gauge and low fuel indicator 2 Tachometer 3 Display 4 Revolution counter 5 Coolant thermometer and high temperature warning light ...

Page 66: ... the fuel supply ignition and emission control system This failure could cause high exhaust emissions loss of performance poor vehicle handling and high consumption levels Under these conditions you can proceed slowly without demanding engine performance Prolonged use of the vehicle when this warning light is illuminated may cause damages For this reason you should contact the Maserati Service Net...

Page 67: ...ng of the rear wheels Driving extremely carefully immediately go to the nearest Centre of the Maserati Service Network to have the system checked If the warning light illuminates while driving immediately check the brake fluid level If the fluid is below the minimum level there may be a leakage in the circuit Contact the Maserati Service Network before driving further ABS System Failure This warni...

Page 68: ...m is deactivated Right hand direction indicators This warning light illuminates when the right hand direction indicators or the hazard lights are turned on Left hand direction indicators This warning light illuminates when the left hand direction indicators or the hazard lights are turned on Viewed on the display as well Warning lights on the display Inertia switch fuel cut out enabled This warnin...

Page 69: ...ps The engine can only be restarted turning the key to off and then back to on Go to the nearest Centre of the Maserati Service Network driving at reduced speed Maserati declines all responsibility for personal injuries or property damage deriving from non compliance with the above mentioned warnings Power steering failure This warning light indicates that the power steering system is malfunctioni...

Page 70: ...operly closed WARNING The soft top automatic movement is disabled when the luggage compartment is open Ice hazard This warning light illuminates when the outside temperature is 3 C or lower in order to indicate the risk of icy road surfaces In these conditions drive carefully and slow down as the grip of the tyres will be markedly reduced Do not activate SPORT mode in this situation Vehicle set to...

Page 71: ...t the low grip function is active Seat heating It indicates that the heating function is activated on one or more seats Maintenance Schedule Depending on the accompanying message this indicates that service schedule deadlines are either approaching or due Upon reaching a deadline contact the Maserati Service Network ...

Page 72: ...d the fuel reserve warning light flashes it means that there is a system malfunction In this case contact the Maserati Service Network to have the system checked Tachometer It indicates the driving speed The gauge starts providing data when 4 Km h 2 5 mph are exceeded Revolution counter It indicates the engine RPM Proper driving allows the driver to exploit the engine performance fully without unn...

Page 73: ...th the system by setting the parameters for the information that can be recalled The screen page displayed following the initial check cycle in normal operating conditions standard screen page contains the following information A date B time C gear engaged D driving mode E total odometer F Trip odometer A B or vehicle speed repeated G other symbols that may be displayed as icons H outside temperat...

Page 74: ...h for 10 seconds after which the non flashing information previously viewed is displayed once again and By means of the K and L buttons the user can adjust the instrument panel brightness When the Option Selection screen page is viewed these buttons can be used to select choosing between Trip Odometer A and Trip Odometer B the information to be repeated on the display By selecting Odo A or Odo B u...

Page 75: ... up menu Tyre pressure screen page If the vehicle is equipped with tyre pressure monitoring system optional by pressing the MODE button J the user will display Tyre Pressure information This screen page is displayed for 10 seconds and in normal conditions it will appear as shown in the figure In addition the system recognises the following conditions system not calibrated system failure low pressu...

Page 76: ...t will illuminate on the instrument panel and the display will show the message warning the driver to calibrate the system To calibrate the system you need to to select the TPMS calibration page by pressing the MODE button J Subsequently press and hold button to activate the calibration process see on page 47 Multi Media System Configuration Menu By accessing the Configuration mode the user can se...

Page 77: ...inates when the lights are on Rear fog lights Press button C to turn on the rear fog lights They only work when the front fog lights or low beams are on The symbol on the button illuminates when the lights are on Do not use the rear fog lights in normal visibility conditions to avoid dazzling vehicles behind Opening the luggage compartment Press button D to open the luggage compartment lid It can ...

Page 78: ... or decrease the brightness of the instruments and gauges You can adjust the brightness both in daytime headlights off and night time headlights on configuration MODE Pressing button H will select the screen pages to be viewed on the instrument panel display Activating the front parking sensors optional The front parking sensors can be deactivated by pressing button L when these sensors are disabl...

Page 79: ...tton are flashing WARNING When the hazard warning lights are activated the direction indicators control is disabled Door locking and unlocking Buttons N and O control the locking and unlocking of the locks SPORT mode Press the button P to select SPORT mode for a racing style setting which acts on the following systems suspension traction control automatic gearbox and exhaust opening Please note th...

Page 80: ...ee page 174 The EPB is deactivated reactivated by pressing the R button ESC System The ESC system activates automatically every time the engine is started The system can be activated or deactivated while driving by pressing button S To avoid deactivating the system inadvertently press and hold the button for approx 2 seconds to deactivate the ESC system When the system is deactivated the dark yell...

Page 81: ...y at STOP Deactivation is signalled by the LED flashing for 3 seconds WARNING deactivation of the motion sensing and anti lift protection devices remains memorised until the next alarm system activation Therefore if these protection devices are deactivated but the alarm system is not activated within a very short time their deactivation will remain stored until the next system activation regardles...

Page 82: ...turn on automatically for approx three minutes when one or more doors are opened If the doors are closed before this time has elapsed the lights go off after approx 10 seconds Upon removing the key from the switch and activating the centralised door locking system with the remote control the dome lights turn on for about 10 seconds In the event of a collision causing the inertia switch activation ...

Page 83: ...ARNING The power socket is powered only when the key is turned to MAR and it can only be connected to devices with a power absorption of 15A maximum 180W power Do not connect devices with a higher power absorption to the power socket A prolonged power absorption can discharge the battery preventing the engine from being started once again Front and rear beverage holders on centre console The front...

Page 84: ...0 kg 22 lb in the glove compartment Storage compartment A storage compartment is located inside the front armrest To access the compartment lift the armrest N while pushing the inside handle M To close the compartment lower the armrest until the snap lock clicks HomeLink optional This system allows you to control automatic gate and garage door opening devices as well as lighting or alarm systems f...

Page 85: ...ght damage it If the battery fails or is disconnected the stored settings are not deleted If the gate door was manufactured prior to 1982 not equipped with safety systems or automatic stop in the event of an obstacle in the range of action the gate door cannot be controlled by HomeLink For more information in this regard please contact the Customer Service Configuration according to the country of...

Page 86: ...pping the first three steps Use When the signal of the device to be activated reaches its operating range press the dedicated HomeLink button The LED R remains on while the signal is being transmitted The devices controlled through the HomeLink function can always be activated using the original remote controls Should the so programmed HomeLink not activate the system to be controlled this may be ...

Page 87: ...follows press and hold the HomeLink button selected after about 20 seconds the LED R starts flashing hold the button down hold the original remote control of the device to be controlled close to the HomeLink control panel 0 30 cm 0 12 in press and hold the button on the original remote control successful programming is signalled by the LED R flashing faster release both buttons The system previous...

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Page 89: ...h 98 Electronic alarm system device 99 Front seats 103 Rear seats 107 Rear view mirrors 108 Steering wheel 110 External lights and direction indicators 112 Windscreen wipers washer and headlight washers 116 Soft Top 118 Multi Media System 127 Air conditioning 132 Sound system 138 Bose Surround Sound System optional 139 Windstop optional 141 ...

Page 90: ...ll unlock the doors In the event of an emergency dead battery or electric system failure to open the doors with the locks released press button D Otherwise if the doors are locked you must release them by turning the key in the lock to open them then press button D In this case being a conventional mechanism hold button D pressed down longer On the door panels in a position which is visible from t...

Page 91: ...ttons are disabled when the doors are locked from the outside WARNING In the event that the inertia switch activates the doors are electrically unlocked and the vehicle can be accessed by pressing button D Opening from the inside To open the door even if the lock is engaged pull the internal handle F There are two buttons on the front central dashboard which operate the door locking and unlocking ...

Page 92: ...h door is provided with a reflector K fitted on the lower side of the door panel Door courtesy light Each door panel is fitted on the lower side with a courtesy light L to illuminate the area where passengers enter exit the vehicle Gearshifting is always active and may be performed even when one or more doors the engine compartment lid or the luggage compartment lid are open Therefore in these con...

Page 93: ...engers especially children are clear of the windows when opening closing the doors WARNING Failure of the hood temporarily for approx 10 mins prevents movement of the electric windows Once this period has elapsed the windows function normally Improper use of the electric windows can be dangerous Before and during their activation ensure that passengers are not in danger from the moving window or f...

Page 94: ...ng position and does not require support stays To close the engine lid lower it to about 20 cm 8 in from the engine compartment and let it drop it will close automatically Always check that the engine lid is properly shut so that it does not open while driving Gearshifting is always active and may be performed even when one or more doors the engine compartment lid or the luggage compartment lid ar...

Page 95: ... gas struts facilitate the lid opening The struts are calibrated to ensure they function correctly with the weights specified by the manufacturer The arbitrary addition of objects spoiler luggage rack etc may impair the lid s correct operation and safety When using the luggage compartment never exceed the maximum loads allowed see section on Capacities and Technical Specifications Also check that ...

Page 96: ... the door by means of the hook provided B The cap is linked to the filler neck with a strap to prevent it from being lost while refuelling The fuel tank door must be closed manually Before closing the fuel tank door check that the filler cap is fully tightened Never bring open flames or lit cigarettes close to the filler risk of fire Also avoid putting your face close to the filler so as not to in...

Page 97: ...you can control the soft top opening closing strategy referred to as Summer open Summer Open Opening With the soft top fully closed insert the key in the driver s door lock turn the key clockwise until unlocking the doors and hold it in this position The automatic soft top opening cycle will begin after approx two seconds do not move the key for the entire opening cycle WARNING The cycle can be in...

Page 98: ...st stop you can test the system turn the ignition key to STOP the engine and then back to MAR the CODE warning light will illuminate and should turn off in one second If the warning light stays on repeat the procedure described previously leaving the key at STOP for more that 30 seconds If the problem persists please contact the Maserati Service Network 2 If the CODE warning light flashes it means...

Page 99: ...al to the first digit of your CODE CARD depress the accelerator pedal and hold it down until the EOBD warning light goes off after being lit on for approximately 4 seconds then release the accelerator pedal 5 The EOBD warning light starts 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 hold it 6 Proceed ...

Page 100: ...n only be removed within 30 seconds from turning it to STOP If you do not remove the key within 30 seconds you will need to turn it back to MAR and then to STOP to have a further 30 seconds within which to remove the key In the event that the key unlocking system fails or if it is not possible to shift the gearshift lever to P to remove the key you must turn it to STOP then remove the cap A using ...

Page 101: ...icle from a window the power supply is disconnected the siren is disconnected the vehicle is moved When the electronic alarm is active the user may request the luggage compartment opening in this case the anti intrusion and anti lift sensors are temporarily deactivated If the luggage compartment lid is then closed the sensors will be reactivated Should the direction indicators flash 9 times when y...

Page 102: ...to the vehicle and start the engine Pressing button B twice unlocks the doors and also switches on the low beams for 30 seconds WARNING The alarm system is not deactivated when the key is turned in the locks Getting into the vehicle when the alarm system is on When the remote control battery is flat to access the vehicle you must insert the key in the lock on one of the two front doors and turn it...

Page 103: ...en attempted during your absence The alarm system memory is reset when you turn the ignition key Ministerial homologation The electronic alarm system device is compliant with the legislation applicable in all countries where laws covering radio frequencies are provided The homologation number can be found at the end of this manual before the table of contents For those markets that require the tra...

Page 104: ... operation of the alarm system functions using the other remote control To replace the remote control battery extract the key by pushing the button E undo the screw F extract the battery holder G remove the battery H from its retaining ring fit a new battery of the same type observing the indicated polarity fit the battery support G into the remote control and secure it by tightening the screw F ...

Page 105: ... other 15 seconds after the last operation Back forward adjustment Push control A on the outer side of the seat forward or backward WARNING On vehicles equipped with a fire extinguisher supplied on request forward movement of the passenger seat is limited in order to prevent interference with the fire extinguisher Height adjustment Grip lever A at the centre and push it down or up Seat angle adjus...

Page 106: ...at must not be occupied Passengers shall get in or out of the rear seats only when the front seat is stopped Take the greatest care to avoid that passengers on the rear seats especially children touch the seat and its guides when it is moving Comfort Pack optional This includes the installation of the following systems inside the seats Heating system The heating is activated by turning control D T...

Page 107: ...WARNING Malfunctioning of the seat control unit is indicated by a sequence of 5 tones emitted when the ignition key is turned to STOP contact the Maserati Service Network to have the malfunction corrected Each system is independent of the others and can be operated separately using specific buttons for each seat System initialisation Following any power cut out e g after using the battery master s...

Page 108: ... the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving Driver s Easy Entry Exit system The easy entry exit system helps the driver when entering exiting the vehicle When the driver exits the vehicle the steering wheel moves upward This function is activated when the door is opened only if the ignition key has been extracted or is in position STOP On re entry the driver finds the steering wheel raised Afte...

Page 109: ... Installation fasten one end of the tether to the bracket A which is positioned in the centre of the seat between the cushion and the backrest then lay the tether vertically on the backrest and on the headrest place the suitcase on the cushion secure the suitcase with the tether which must be wound all around the suitcase and passed through its handles fasten the other end of the tether to the bra...

Page 110: ...ing the selector switch A to the lower central position both mirrors fold inwards to facilitate parking in narrow spaces If the selector switch is returned to the upper central position the mirrors return to the open position The mirrors will yield in both directions in the event of an impact The external rear view mirror position both for the normal driving direction and for reversing is automati...

Page 111: ...m The mirrors must always be in the open position while driving Electrochromic external rear view mirrors optional The particular feature of these mirrors is that they gradually darken as the intensity of the light increases Electrochromic internal rear view mirror This can can be manually adjusted and is fitted with an accident prevention release system that activates in the event of a collision ...

Page 112: ...d only be performed by the Maserati Service Network Adjusting the electric steering wheel included in Comfort Pack on request The steering wheel can be electrically adjusted both in terms of height and depth It can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in position MAR For adjustment move control B in the four directions The steering wheel position is memorised together with the position of the e...

Page 113: ...his function is activated when the door is opened only if the ignition key has been extracted or is in position STOP On re entry the driver finds the steering wheel raised After sitting down and closing the door upon turning the key to position MAR the steering wheel moves back to the normal driving position This function is linked to the presence of the seat position memory system ...

Page 114: ...g lights AUTO automatic activation and deactivation of the external lights depending on the light outside Parking lights The parking lights only work with the ignition key turned to STOP or ACC or with the key removed They are activated by turning the light switch to position It is harder to turn the switch to position than to the other positions This is to avoid activating the parking lights unin...

Page 115: ...refore the user will have to turn on the rear fog lights manually if required The driver is always responsible for turning on the external lights depending on the light outside and in compliance with the applicable legislation in the country of use The automatic system for activating deactivating the external lights must be considered an aid for the driver If necessary turn the lights on and off m...

Page 116: ...rs if you move it down you activate the left hand direction indicators This function is useful when overtaking or changing lanes High beams To turn on the high beams with the light switch in position push the left hand lever towards the dashboard Pull the lever towards the steering wheel again to turn off the high beams and turn on the low beams WARNING For the use of the high beams follow applica...

Page 117: ...Follow me appears on the instrument panel display for 20 seconds and the light activation time is displayed When this function is active every time the lever for flashing the headlights is operated the time the lights remain on is increased by 30 seconds with a maximum total time of 210 seconds The display will show the time set If the lever for flashing the headlights is operated for more than 2 ...

Page 118: ...When the windscreen washer is activated the windscreen wiper starts automatically Releasing the lever deactivates the windscreen washer while the blades continue to wipe for a little while WARNING Do not activate the windscreen washer during the cold months until the windscreen has warmed up If it has not warmed up the liquid could freeze on the glass and block your view WARNING If there is ice or...

Page 119: ...slow intermittent wipe min If the engine is turned off during automatic windscreen wiper operation with the lever in position B to reactivate the function the next time the engine is started the lever must be moved to A stop position then back to position B Before cleaning the windscreen for example at the service station make sure the rain sensor is deactivated or that the key is turned to STOP T...

Page 120: ...t is dirty as both the canvas and the rear window might be damaged when it is folded WARNING Do not open the soft top if there is ice or snow on it Should it need to be opened remove the snow or ice and do not use sharp or pointed objects WARNING Do not place objects on the soft top as they might fall and cause damage and injury when it is moved WARNING Do not place any objects in the soft top hou...

Page 121: ...rs when strictly necessary and being extremely careful do not close them again until the windows can be lowered WARNING Cover the soft top with a protective cloth when it is going to be parked outdoor for a long period of time WARNING The vehicle may not be washed with high pressure water jet systems be it a manual nozzle or an automatic car wash with turning rollers WARNING Organic residues must ...

Page 122: ...conds after releasing it when the soft top has reached its target position the system will automatically close all the windows Closing Operate the soft top movement control A pushing it forward and hold it in this position for the entire closing cycle CLOSING CYCLE side window lowering first the rear and then the front windows will lower soft top compartment cover opening soft top unfolding soft t...

Page 123: ... movement Keep your hands away from the soft top levers the soft top compartment and the upper edge of the windscreen WARNING At the beginning of the soft top opening or closing cycle always ensure that the door windows have lowered automatically If not release the soft top movement switch OPENING CYCLE CLOSING CYCLE control moved back soft top front edge raising soft top rear edge raising soft to...

Page 124: ...cycle 2 exceeding a speed of 30 km h 19 mph Automatic movement of the soft top is deactivated in the following cases 1 vehicle moving at a speed above 30 km h 19 mph 2 luggage compartment open or not properly closed 3 failure of the front windows WARNING Contact the Maserati Service Network to have the system properly repaired 4 movement system overheated ...

Page 125: ...en close the soft top using the driver s door lock see chapter Keys on page 95 Failure In the event of a failure of the hydraulic and electric soft top movement systems the relative symbol will illuminate on the display accompanied by a message indicating that automatic movement is not available In these cases check that the soft top is in a safe position and if not complete the movement manually ...

Page 126: ... movable parts could squeeze or trap objects or parts of your body In case of need the soft top may be opened and closed manually WARNING The emergency procedure described below must be used to close the soft top if it is not possible for you to contact the Maserati Service Network immediately and you cannot keep the soft top open WARNING If the failure occurs while opening the soft top do not att...

Page 127: ...soft top hinges out of the toolkit provided with the vehicle Soft top closing Open the luggage compartment and using a flat head screwdriver remove the small panels B housed on both sides of the compartment turning the relative fastening screws C by a quarter of a turn Reach the small cables D through the slots and pull them to unlock the soft top cover locks E Manually raise the soft top cover E ...

Page 128: ...re ensure that the two soft top cover locks are properly latched Place the rear section F of the soft top on the soft top cover Insert the soft top unlocking locking wrench in its seating Turn the wrench clockwise to move the soft top edge closer to the windscreen and fasten the fastening latches inside the locks ...

Page 129: ...d graphic information for the best route to take for reaching the set destination The suggestions provided by the navigation system do not relieve the driver from full responsibility for the manoeuvres made through traffic while driving or from compliance with road regulations and other provisions regarding road traffic The person driving the vehicle is always and in any case responsible for safe ...

Page 130: ...B A 4 128 Controls A Display B Multi Media System controls ...

Page 131: ...ox and the track played are shown on the instrument panel display In CD MP3 mode press the right hand knob to access the main functions copy CD to Jukebox activate Introscan activate random reading activate repetition In Jukebox mode press the right hand knob to access the main functions control Jukebox configure Jukebox delete Jukebox data AUX module Positioned in the glove compartment the AUX au...

Page 132: ...are already listening to a music source in this case you need to select the USB function by repeatedly pressing the SOURCE iPod Connection An iPod can be connected to the system via the USB full and AUX sockets by means of a special cable optional The Multi Media System will then control the following functions play pause fast forward rewind next track previous track random or repeat mode selectio...

Page 133: ...ring procedure is performed Note On the Maserati website at www maserati com or through the Maserati Service Network you may consult the list of telephones that are compatible with the Multi Media System and their level of compatibility Navigator When the Navigation mode is active the Navigator option under Info repetition on instrument panel is activated and the following information is shown on ...

Page 134: ...4 132 Air conditioning A A B E F C D D A ...

Page 135: ...nts Adjustable vents These can be positioned vertically and longitudinally using control I Using control J the air flow distribution can be adjusted Vents A and F have these features Fixed air distribution vents These cannot be adjusted and are designed specifically for demisting defrosting or cooling certain areas Vents B C D and E have these features ...

Page 136: ...eft hand side 5 Air distribution on 7 positions to the right hand side 6 Air conditioning system compressor activation deactivation button 7 Single dual zone selection button 8 Defrosting demisting activation deactivation button 9 Air recirculation activation deactivation button 10 Automatic manual system control button 11 Heated rear window activation deactivation button 12 Opening closing of air...

Page 137: ...ffected The following parameters functions can be set modified manually left hand right hand side air temperature fan speed air distribution on 7 positions left hand right hand compressor activation single dual zone distribution priority defrosting demisting function MAX DEF air recirculation automatic manual control of the system heated rear window system deactivation opening closing of air duct ...

Page 138: ...the vehicle after stopping the various parameters are controlled manually or automatically depending on the options selected by the user before turning the engine off Therefore all the manual operations performed before the vehicle is turned off are stored and maintained for the next start up This also applies for the OFF function if the system was in the OFF position before turning the vehicle of...

Page 139: ...ide concerned fan speed compressor operation illumination of the ECON LED air recirculation REAR mode Press the button REAR 12 relative LED illuminated to Open close the air flow to the rear vents This function is active in both MONO and DUAL ZONE modes System initialisation Every time the battery is reconnected when the vehicle is started the system must be initialised by activating the compresso...

Page 140: ...mirrors 2 two 165 mm 6 5 in speakers on the door panels 3 two 165 mm 6 5 in speakers on the side panels of the rear seats In addition the system is capable of autonomously selecting two different equalizer settings depending on whether the soft top is open or closed Diversity system It is made up of two antennas coupled to each other which by combining the signal help the tuner receive a strong fr...

Page 141: ... The AudioPilot technology detects and measures the ambient noise and continuously adjusts a number of acoustic signal parameters accordingly in order to ensure optimal sound quality levels inside the passenger compartment This function can be deactivated through the MMS see chapter Audio adjustments on the Multi Media System manual Centerpoint Equalizing system that converts the stereo recordings...

Page 142: ...powered by an amplifier with two stage modulation fitted on the passenger side footrest 5 two 165 mm 6 5 in Nd Neodymium speakers for low and medium frequencies on the side panels of the rear seats 6 two 36 mm 1 4 in Nd Neodymium Twiddlers for low and medium frequencies on the side panels behind the rear seats 7 two 155 mm 6 1 in Power Nd Woofers powered by an amplifier and housed in a central pos...

Page 143: ...s on the windstop protective bag even if they are secured as they may damage the windstop with their weight If the luggage compartment is equipped with spare wheel optional it may not house the windstop inside its bag Fitting the windstop Preparation 1 take the windstop out of its bag 2 join the rear section A to the base of the windstop B 3 turn the lower left hand part C until it is fully laid o...

Page 144: ...f you tilt the backrest or move the seat backward you must take the greatest care to avoid that the two parts touch each other and so cause damages WARNING Never place pointed or sharp objects on the rear seats under the windstop when fitted WARNING Never place any object on the windstop Windstop removal Perform the operations opposite to those outlined above and in reverse order WARNING Before fo...

Page 145: ...lectronic automatic gearbox 146 Using the brakes 158 Using the engine 159 Cruise Control 161 Skyhook suspension 164 Headlights 167 Driving conditions 168 Pollution control devices 172 Parking 174 Tyres 177 Useful accessories to keep in the vehicle 178 ...

Page 146: ... position STOP wait for the gear display to go off and then repeat the entire procedure The engine can only be started when the gearshift lever is in P PARK or N NEUTRAL With the engine started release the key which will automatically return to position MAR If the engine does not start after turning the key to position STOP wait for the gear display to go off and then repeat the entire procedure S...

Page 147: ... steering systems are not functioning and therefore the effort required on the brake pedal and steering wheel is much greater Turning off the engine With the engine idling rotate the ignition key to the STOP position A burst on the accelerator pedal before turning off the engine has no purpose and increases fuel consumption WARNING The ignition key can only be removed from the switch when the gear...

Page 148: ...RAL D DRIVE MANUAL The position of the gearshift lever A is shown on the gear display E by the illumination of the corresponding letter This letter is also shown on the instrument panel display WARNING In order to correctly use the automatic gearbox it is essential that you read through this whole chapter so that you can learn right from the start which operations are correct and permitted The gea...

Page 149: ...ong time with the brake pedal depressed and the gearshift lever in D when the engine is running as this may lead to malfunctions WARNING For more comfortable starting with the gearshift lever in D R or MANUAL and the electric parking brake EPB engaged push the brake pedal manually deactivate the EPB system by pulling up the lever F and push the accelerator pedal Hill Holder Strategy The Hill Holde...

Page 150: ...r is not in P will be displayed Gearshifting is always active and may be performed even when one or more doors the engine compartment lid or the luggage compartment lid are open Therefore in these conditions take great care to avoid moving the gearshift lever and so accidentally engage gears Selecting automatic or sequential manual operating mode The gearbox can be used both in fully automatic mod...

Page 151: ...the lever to position P only when the vehicle is stationary Therefore it is advisable to perform this manoeuvre with the brake pedal depressed WARNING To prevent accidental engagement the gearshift lever can only be shifted from P to any other position when the button B and the brake pedal are depressed WARNING Before getting out of the vehicle check that the automatic parking brake is engaged Shi...

Page 152: ...he small tool from the hole being careful not to move the gearshift lever shift the lever fully into N close the hole using the covering plate H to prevent foreign bodies from falling into the gearbox and damaging it The gearshift lever is now released While moving the gearshift lever remember to press the button B on the lever WARNING Work extremely carefully so as not to damage the trim panels I...

Page 153: ...gearshift lever A to D if the lever is positioned on P you must also press button B When the function is set the letter D illuminates on the gear display and on the instrument panel When this function is active the ECU controls automatic engagement of the six gears The gears will be engaged in relation to the travelling speed engine RPM accelerator position speed with which the pedal is depressed ...

Page 154: ...earbox will remain engaged when the lever A is moved Shifting the lever back to D automatic operation will instantly be resumed and a gear will be engaged based on the driving style and mode selected In the event of a failure of the sequential manual gearshift system the gearbox ECU will select automatic operation Other system functions The settings automatically selected by the system operate in ...

Page 155: ...ng wheels on dry asphalt Under racing style driving conditions with gearshifts at high engine RPM double clutching is performed automatically during gearshifts It is advisable not to use SPORT mode on roads with low or medium grip conditions e g ice snow or wet roads as the driving wheels could skid during gearshifts If you use MANUAL and SPORT mode in combination for sports style driving when sta...

Page 156: ...When the accelerator pedal is depressed upshifting is reactivated but will be delayed by a few seconds When the brake pedal is depressed the gearbox system downshifts to provide enhanced engine braking power In other words when driving downhill the gearbox system operates so as to avoid upshifting and shifting gears when the accelerator pedal is released and delays gear engagement by a few seconds...

Page 157: ...ESC mode OFF brake pedal depressed In these conditions the driver has the possibility to accelerate and keeping the brake pedal depressed keep the vehicle standing until reaching an engine speed between 2300 an 2500 RPM and then upon releasing the brake pedal have the best standing start performance This strategy must only be used on vehicles in areas closed to traffic in accordance with the Highw...

Page 158: ...anding high engine performance If the warning light comes on again and the message reappears stop once again letting the engine idle until the light goes off and the message disappears If the interval between the two indications is less than 15 minutes it is advisable to stop the vehicle turn off the engine and wait for the engine gearbox assembly to fully cool down Push start The engine cannot be...

Page 159: ...rately clean the threaded seat before tightening the hook Gearshift paddles on the steering wheel In sequential manual operating mode MANUAL upshifting and downshifting can be controlled not only with the gearshift lever A but also with the two paddles positioned behind the steering wheel L Lower gearshift paddle DOWN M Upper gearshift paddle UP Also in automatic gearbox mode when the gearshift le...

Page 160: ... In order to fully exploit the ABS system features You will note a light vibration of the brake pedal during emergency braking or braking under low grip conditions this is a sign that the ABS is working Do not release the pedal but continue to press it to give continuity to the braking action The ABS prevents the wheels from locking but it does not increase the physical grip limits between the tyr...

Page 161: ...pproaching the peak RPM red sector take precautions to avoid exceeding that limit WARNING Under normal conditions all the red light warning lights on the instrument panel multi function display should be off When they come on they indicate a malfunction in the relative system The only exception is the engine oil level warning light see page 228 Ensure proper operation of the various devices by che...

Page 162: ... by European regulations indicate the need for replacement of worn components In addition the system is equipped with a diagnostics connector that when interfaced with suitable instruments makes it possible to read the error codes stored in the ECU together with a set of specific parameters for engine operation diagnostics WARNING When the ignition key is turned to MAR if the warning light does no...

Page 163: ...itch A has two positions OFF the device is deactivated ON the device is active When the device is activated the green warning light on the display illuminates together with the message Cruise control on The rotating section B is used to store the vehicle speed and to keep it constant or to increase or decrease the speed stored Turn the rotating section B to position to save the speed reached or to...

Page 164: ...deactivated after braking the speed previously stored can be resumed as follows gradually accelerate until you reach a speed close to that stored engage the gear selected when the speed was stored 4th 5th or 6th gear press button C RCL Increasing the speed stored The speed stored can be increased in two ways by pressing the accelerator and then storing the new speed reached turn the rotating secti...

Page 165: ...aight and dry roads expressways or highways smooth flowing traffic and smooth asphalt Do not activate this device when driving in town or in heavy traffic Cruise Control can only be activated at speeds exceeding 30 km h 19 mph The device can only be activated in 4th 5th or 6th gear depending upon the vehicle speed When driving downhill with the device activated the vehicle may pick up speed slight...

Page 166: ...to the sensor signals thus adjusting suspension damping and setting The sensors which enable the ECU to calculate the vehicle speed vertical and side acceleration as well as the instantaneous braking system pressure thereby controlling suspension damping are the following front left hand vertical acceleration sensor front right hand vertical acceleration sensor rear vertical acceleration sensor fr...

Page 167: ...g When the normal calibration is activated the SPORT warning light on the multi function display and the button LED go off The electronic suspension control system works in combination with the ESC system Electronic Stability Control when the suspension is set to normal stability is increased under medium and low grip conditions while when SPORT mode is enabled the ESC system optimises racing styl...

Page 168: ...lay it is advisable to stop the vehicle as soon as possible turn the ignition key to STOP and then restart the engine If the malfunction is no longer present and the warning light on the display does not illuminate again the electronic suspension system will resume normal operation On the other hand if the problem persists the warning light on the multi function display will turn on again In both ...

Page 169: ...e zones greatly increases driving safety as it allows the driver to better locate anybody at the sides of the road pedestrians bicycle riders and motorcycle riders The electric arc requires very high voltage for activation but afterwards power is supplied at a lower voltage The headlights reach maximum brightness about 0 5 seconds after being turned on The strong light produced by this type of hea...

Page 170: ...nd quantities follow the indications contained in section 7 Capacities and technical specifications Safe driving Although the vehicle is fitted with active and passive safety devices the driver s conduct is always a decisive factor for road safety Below are some simple rules for travelling safely in different conditions You will be no doubt familiar with some of them but in any case it would be us...

Page 171: ...ou adjusting this distance in accordance to the vehicle speed and traffic conditions Strictly follow the traffic regulations applicable in each country and above all respect the speed limits Long trips should be started in optimal physical condition Drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs or certain medicines is extremely dangerous for the driver and for others Always fasten your sea...

Page 172: ...oad Driving in the rain Rain and wet roads are dangerous On a wet road all the manoeuvres are more difficult since wheel grip on the asphalt is significantly reduced This means that the braking distances increase considerably and the road holding decreases Below are some advices for driving in the rain Reduce your speed and keep a greater safety distance from the vehicles in front of you High spee...

Page 173: ...peed and avoid cutting corners Remember that passing other vehicles when driving uphill is slower and thus requires more free distance on the road If you are being overtaken on a hill slow down and allow the other vehicle to pass Driving on snow or ice Below is some general advice for driving in these conditions Keep a very moderate speed Fit snow chains or specific tyres if the road is covered wi...

Page 174: ...wnhill starts these are all manoeuvres that can damage the catalytic mufflers For any emergency starting only use an auxiliary battery While driving if the engine does not run smoothly you may continue driving but reducing engine performance to a minimum you should then contact the Maserati Service Network as soon as possible Never run the engine even if only for testing with one or more spark plu...

Page 175: ...before turning off the engine Keep your speed as regular as possible avoiding unnecessary braking and acceleration which cause fuel wastage and strongly increase exhaust emissions Turn the engine off if the vehicle remains stationary for a long time Check the tyre pressure regularly if the pressure is too low fuel consumption increases and the tyres are damaged Do not transport unnecessary objects...

Page 176: ...ull release have been reached In the above conditions the automatic activation function can be deactivated activated by pressing the button A on the dashboard During engagement or disengagement of the electric parking brake always hold the brake pedal depressed WARNING When you need to park the vehicle on a steep slope both with the engine running and off it is recommended not only to apply the el...

Page 177: ...RNING In certain conditions it is however advisable to disengage the parking brake manually and slightly apply the service brake for starting off This is advisable when there are obstacles very close to the vehicle in the direction in which you intend to move Deactivating PARK OFF automatic operation To deactivate manual operation of the parking brake with the engine on press the button A on the d...

Page 178: ... Brake system revision go to dealer The EPB system requires maintenance therefore contact a Service Centre of the Maserati Service Network to have the system corrected In the event of an EPB failure take your vehicle to the nearest Centre of the Maserati Service Network as soon as possible Emergency disengagement In the event that the electric parking brake jams with a total system failure you nee...

Page 179: ...21 The Maserati Service Network is available to provide suggestions as to the types of tyres most suited to the use foreseen by the Customer For the type of tyres to use inflation pressures and relative specifications for winter tyres carefully follow the indications found in the section Capacities and technical specifications The features of these winter tyres are strongly reduced if the tread de...

Page 180: ...available on request WARNING Before purchasing or using snow chains we recommend that you contact the Maserati Service Network for information WARNING Keep a moderate speed when using snow chains Do not exceed 50 km h 30 mph Avoid holes in the road do not drive over steps or sidewalks and do not drive on long road stretches without snow This will prevent damage to the vehicle and the road surface ...

Page 181: ... 181 If a tyre is punctured 182 If an exterior light turns off 188 If an interior light goes out 191 If a fuse blows 194 If the battery is dead 205 If you have to jack up the vehicle 206 If you have to tow the vehicle 207 In the event of an accident 208 ...

Page 182: ...RD then push and hold down the accelerator pedal until the EOBD warning light goes off after about 4 seconds then release the accelerator pedal 5 The EOBD warning light starts 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 hold it 6 Proceed in the same manner for the remaining digits in the code on the ...

Page 183: ... box with electric compressor jack and tools for fitting the spare wheel optional located inside the spare wheel itself The toolkit housed under the floor panel contains 8 10 open end wrench 13 17 open end wrench double slot cross head screwdriver tow hook tool for electric parking brake actuator release soft top hinge locking unlocking tool ...

Page 184: ... limit the amount of space occupied An electric compressor is also provided for inflating The bag covering the compact spare wheel has a side pocket containing the protective bag for the standard wheel that has been removed along with a pair of gloves In the event of a tyre puncture proceed as follows Stop the vehicle in a place that does not constitute a danger to traffic and where the wheel can ...

Page 185: ...ver and the plastic support with pins G will be freed The container inserted in the compact spare wheel contains an electric compressor H complete with pressure gauge and fitting for inflating the compact spare wheel telescopic spanner L with rubber coated handle for unscrewing tightening the wheel bolts an adapter M to be fitted to the spanner for the wheel nuts a jack N Open the cover of the com...

Page 186: ...he pressure gauge WARNING Do not run the compressor for more than 20 minutes as there is a risk it could overheat The compressor has been designed exclusively to inflate compact spare wheels do not use it to inflate air mattresses dinghies etc WARNING Power is only supplied to the socket when the key is on MAR and can only be used with accessories that have a maximum absorption of 15A 180W power D...

Page 187: ...orrectly inserted in one of the slots on the frame The lifted vehicle may fall and damage the vehicle s body if the jack is not positioned correctly Turn the lever until the wheel is raised a few centimetres off the ground Completely unscrew the five bolts and remove the wheel Fit the compact spare wheel securing it with the five bolts previously removed WARNING The compact spare wheel must be fit...

Page 188: ...reasons it is absolutely forbidden to drive with more than one compact spare wheel fitted on the vehicle Snow chains cannot be fitted on the compact spare wheel The spare wheel can travel a maximum of 3000 km 1 864 mi WARNING Put the used wheel back in the appropriate bag found in the pocket of the bag covering the compact spare wheel WARNING The repair kit is not supplied with vehicles equipped w...

Page 189: ...Insert the rod C with the knob in the cover D Place the compact spare wheel in the luggage compartment and make sure that the tooth U on the support with pins G is inserted in the upper opening of the retaining clamp V Fix the end of the rod C to the clamp using the knob W Cover the compact spare wheel with the bag as shown in the diagram Check the pressure of the tyres after refitting the standar...

Page 190: ...llows A side marker bulb B direction indicator light bulb C position light bulb D bi xenon low beam high beam bulb E FTP bulb headlight flashing F fog light bulb To replace the Xenon light bulbs the low and high beam light bulbs and to check the system contact the Maserati Service Network only RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK It is advisable to contact the Maserati Service Network also for replacing the f...

Page 191: ... counterclockwise 5 Insert the new bulb by slightly pushing it and rotating it clockwise 6 Insert the bulb holder and rotate it clockwise 7 Close the door on the covering panel Direction indicator lights To replace the direction indicator light bulb 5W 1 Push the direction indicator forward to compress the spring clip H 2 Take out the rear part of the indicator by releasing the retaining tab I and...

Page 192: ...WARNING Proceed with care when removing the side direction indicator light to avoid damages to the vehicle body or to the indicator itself Third stop light In order to replace the bulb the light cluster must be removed It is therefore recommended that you contact the Maserati Service Network Number plate lights To replace the number plate light bulb C 5W 1 Undo the fastening screws for the lens bu...

Page 193: ...uncovered and take out the dome lamp 3 Replace the bulb concerned by rotating it timed light B reading lights C 4 Refit the dome lamp following performing the operations opposite to those outlined above and in reverse order WARNING When refitting the dome light make sure that the electric wires are correctly positioned and do not interfere with the dome light edges and with the retaining tabs Cour...

Page 194: ...luggage compartment lights To replace the bulb 1 Remove the transparent cover by levering it out gently using a screwdriver at point E 2 Raise the cover F 3 Replace the bulb G 4 Refit the cover inserting first the two tab side and then pressing on the other side ...

Page 195: ...rewdriver positioned at point H to lever out the light fixing frame 2 Rotate the bulb holder L and remove it 3 Replace the pressure fitted bulb M 4 Refit the bulb holder L inserting first the electrical connector side and then pressing on the other side to hook the clip ...

Page 196: ...own fuse with anything other than a sound fuse having the same rating colour Position of fuses relays The fuses relays are located in various parts of the vehicle namely On the right hand side of the luggage compartment Behind the glove compartment to the left of the steering wheel In the luggage compartment next to the battery in the spare wheel housing Fuse colours dark yellow brown red light bl...

Page 197: ...6 T10 T05 T03 T02 C B A 6 195 Fuses and relays inside the engine compartment To access the fuses relays lift the engine compartment lid remove the covering panel A then undo the 4 screws B to remove the cover C The fuses relays are housed in 3 control boxes The list of fuses and relays is shown in the following pages warning If you need to wash the engine compartment do not direct the jet of water...

Page 198: ...ro 30 A Third stop T14 Micro 30 A Fog lights T15 Maxi 50 A 1st speed radiator electric fan T16 Maxi 50 A 2nd speed radiator electric fan T17 Micro 30 A Key Lock solenoid T19 Micro 30 A Ignition enable T20 Micro 30 A Ignition T30 Maxi 50 A Air pump T31 Micro 30 A Headlight washer pump Engine compartment fuses Pos Amp Colour System Component F01 Maxi 60 A Blue Fan 1 relay F02 Maxi 30 A Green ABS val...

Page 199: ... 5 A Brown T10 Third stop relay F15 15 A Light blue Alternator sensing F16 10 A Red LH spot light F17 10 A Red RH high beam F18 7 5 A Brown I E bank F19 7 5 A Brown T02 DRL lights relay F20 10 A Red T17 Key lock solenoid relay F21 15 A Light blue T14 fog lights relay F22 Not used F23 10 A Red ABS Electronics F24 10 A Red RH spot light F30 30 A Green T20 ignition relay F81 Maxi 50 A Red CPL2 F82 No...

Page 200: ...15 A Light blue Main I E relay secondary connected devices F91 10 A Red Main relay I E ECU F92 15 A Light blue Main relay oxygen sensors F93 Not used F94 7 5 A Brown NCS F95 7 5 A Brown CSG F96 7 5 A Brown Alternator F97 10 A Red I E ECU F98 Not used F99 Not used F100 Not used F101 Not used F102 Not used F103 Not used F104 Not used F105 Not used F106 Not used F107 Not used ...

Page 201: ...3 F 37 F 42 F 12 F 34 F 48 F 49 F 35 F 13 T01 T12 T11 T13 6 199 Fuses and relays in the passenger compartment to the left of the steering wheel To access the fuses relays lift the guard D The fuses relays are housed in 2 boxes The list of fuses and relays is shown in the following pages ...

Page 202: ...it NBC Body Computer Node high beam relay F32 10A Red Dome lights step lights driver and passenger side footwell lights external rear view mirror lights F33 30A Green Driver s seat movement F34 30A Green Passenger s seat movement F35 7 5A Brown ACC FN and LF relay coil F36 10A Red NQS F37 10A Red NQS Instrument Panel Node CPP CPD F38 15A Light blue Rear lid lock F39 15A Light blue NIM Inside Roof ...

Page 203: ...reen NPG Driver s door node F48 30A Green NPP Passenger s door node F49 7 5A Brown NVO Steering wheel node CSG Power steering ECU CSP Twilight rain sensor ECU NIM Inside Roof Node Radio CEM CRP dome light panel NAVTRAK F50 7 5A Brown Airbag system F51 7 5A Brown NCA Automatic Gearbox Node F52 15A Light blue Front seat heating driver side INT A device relay F53 10A Red Rear fog lights ...

Page 204: ...22 T24 F113 F112 F111 F110 F109 F108 T23 T25 E 6 202 Relay fuse boxes inside the luggage compartment To access the fuses relays remove the cover E There are 2 relay and fuse boxes To access the fuses and relays inside the control boxes remove the covers by levering up the fastening tabs ...

Page 205: ...t used T33 Not used T34 Not used T35 Not used Fuses inside the luggage compartment Pos Amp Colour System Component F54 30 A Green HI Fi amplifier F55 7 5 A Brown Lights F56 10 A Red 30 NAG NAVTRAK BOSE tuner NIT Japan F57 Not used F58 7 5 A Brown Reverse F59 15 A Light blue Fuel tank door power supply from T22 F60 7 5 A Brown NSP F61 20 A Yellow Rear RH ACE F62 20 A Yellow NCA F63 Not used F64 Not...

Page 206: ...sed F68 Not used F69 Not used F77 Not used F78 20 A Yellow Power socket F79 Not used F80 30 A Green Bass box F108 40 A Orange 30 NCP hydraulic pump F109 40 A Orange 30 NCP ECU front latch F110 Not used F111 Not used F112 Not used F113 Not used ...

Page 207: ...from the battery poles WARNING First disconnect the negative pole terminal then the positive pole one 3 Connect the battery charger cables to the battery poles WARNING The battery is secured in the vehicle by means of a metal bracket therefore be extremely careful not to let the battery charger clips come into contact with it 4 Turn on the battery charger 5 When the battery is recharged turn off t...

Page 208: ... 206 If you have to jack up the vehicle Using the jack See the chapter If a tyre is punctured in this section The jack can be used only to replace the wheels Under no circumstance should it be used for repairs under the vehicle ...

Page 209: ...e steering wheel will lock automatically and you will be unable to steer the wheels WARNING If you have to tow the vehicle with 2 wheels raised ensure that the ignition key is in the STOP position If this is not observed when the ESC is active the relative ECU will store a malfunction and the warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel display In this case you will have to contact the Ma...

Page 210: ... a high risk of being involved in other collisions Leave your vehicle immediately and move away from it If there are injured persons Never leave an injured person alone Persons not directly involved in the accident are also required to give assistance Do not crowd around injured persons Reassure the injured person that help is on the way and stay close to them to assist them Unfasten or cut the se...

Page 211: ...es and technical specifications Fuel 210 Engine oil 210 Capacities Quantity and specifications of the products to use 211 Fuel consumption 213 CO2 exhaust emissions 214 Technical specifications 215 Tyre pressure 221 ...

Page 212: ... you are not sure if the fuel you will be dispensing into your vehicle contains alcohol or ethers ask the fuel service station operator WARNING Some geographical areas require the use of oxygenated fuels to meet seasonal air quality standards Alcohol Ethanol Fuels containing ONLY up to 10 ethanol by volume may be used ethanol may also be referred to as Ethyl alcohol or Gasohol Ethers MTBE Fuel con...

Page 213: ...Oil type Shell Helix Ultra 5W 40 Api SM CF Maserati approved periodical replacement 9 0 litres 2 UK gal top up from the MIN to the MAX level 1 5 litres 0 3 Uk gal WARNING Do not top up with oil having characteristics other than those of the oil already used WARNING Engine oil consumption depends on the driving style and on the use of the vehicle Windscreen headlight washer fluid tank 6 5 litres 1 ...

Page 214: ...10W Oil Type ATF Type A MB 236 2 ZF ML09 12 Shell Donax TM Gearbox oil 10 03 litres 2 2 UK gal Oil Type SHELL M1375 4 DEXTRON III Differential oil 1 1 kg 2 4 lb Oil Type SHELL SPIRAX S 75W140 Braking system Synthetic fluid USA FMVSS n 116 DOT 4 ISO 4925 Class 4 JIS K 2233 Class 5 AS NZ 1960 Class 3 SAE J1704 CUNA NC 956 01 Type Shell Donax UB DOT 4 Ultra or Shell Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT 4 Ultra...

Page 215: ...peed varies between 0 and 120 km h 75 mph average fuel consumption this is calculated by considering a route consisting of about 37 urban cycle and 63 highway cycle Consumptions in compliance with EC DIRECTIVES 715 2007 and EC 692 2008 litres 100 km City Highway Average 22 50 9 80 14 40 WARNING The type of route traffic conditions weather conditions driving style general condition of the vehicle e...

Page 216: ... emissions The CO2 exhaust emission ratings shown in the following table refer to an average fuel consumption CO2 emissions in compliance with EC Directives 715 2007 and EC 692 2008 g km City Highway Average 524 228 337 ...

Page 217: ... sequence 1 8 6 2 7 3 4 5 Ignition coil ELDOR Spark plugs NGK PMR8C H Battery FIAMM 12V 100Ah 850A Electric alternator NIPPONDENSO SC2 150A General GranCabrio GranCabrio SPORT Vehicle ID code M139S M145S Cycle Otto Otto Cylinder number and position 8 90 V 8 90 V Number of valves per cylinder 4 4 Bore and stroke mm 94x84 5 94x84 5 Total displacement cm3 4 691 4 691 Compression ratio 11 25 1 11 25 1...

Page 218: ...ssion Electro hydraulically controlled gearbox with 6 gears torque converter lock up clutch and anti slip function Modular TRANSAXLE transmission shaft Traction system equipped with rear self locking differential Gearshifting Six gears plus reverse Gear Gearbox ratios Total reduction ratios engine revolutions wheel revolutions 1st gear 4 171 15 55 2nd gear 2 340 8 72 3rd gear 1 521 5 67 4th gear 1...

Page 219: ...central panel of the centre console see page 174 Suspension Front and rear Articulated quadrilateral suspensions Skyhook adjustable damping suspension This system allows the driver to choose two settings for the shock absorbers depending on the road surface conditions speed and comfort Speed sensitive steering wheel Rack and pinion hydraulic steering with pump driven by the drive shaft and reservo...

Page 220: ...ou may use winter tyres having the same dimensions as those provided with the vehicle WARNING While respecting the specified sizes for the safe operation of the vehicle it is also essential that it is equipped with the same brand and type of tyres on all wheels WARNING Do not use an inner tube with Tubeless tyres Compact spare wheel optional Alloy wheel rim Rim size Tyre dimension Tyre brand Infla...

Page 221: ...mance Maximum speed km h mph GranCabrio 283 176 GranCabrio SPORT 285 177 The maximum speed reachable with winter tyres is indicated by the tyre manufacturer Always comply with the regulations in force in the Country you are driving in Accelerations at standing start in seconds 0 100 km h 0 400 m 0 1000 m GranCabrio 5 4 sec 13 9 sec 24 8 sec GranCabrio SPORT 5 2 sec 13 5 sec 24 sec Weights Weights ...

Page 222: ...873 mm 2942 mm 4881 mm 192 17 in 1066 mm 34 37 in 115 83 in 41 97 in 1586 mm 64 22 in 1380 mm 54 33 in 1590 mm 62 60 in 1915 mm 75 39 in 7 220 Dimensions ...

Page 223: ... x 19 285 40 ZR19 285 40 ZR19 2 2 32 Rims and tyres available on request Alternatively you may use winter tyres having the same dimensions as those provided with the vehicle The maximum speed reachable with winter tyres is indicated by the tyre manufacturer Always comply with the regulations in force in the Country you are driving in Never exceed the maximum speed indicated for the winter tyres fa...

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Page 225: ...llen filter 231 Battery 231 Electronic control units 233 Spark plugs 234 Wheels and tyres 234 Windscreen wiper 236 Air conditioning system 237 Bodywork 237 Interiors 241 If the vehicle is stored for long periods 242 RF remote control Ministerial homologation 243 MASERATI end of life vehicles take back 244 ...

Page 226: ...very two years After the 9th maintenance service After the 9th maintenance service Maintenance Schedule services are restarted with the same operations performed for the 1st 2nd 3rd Services WARNING The Maintenance Schedule services are prescribed by the Manufacturer Failure to have the services performed can affect your warranty Maintenance Schedule Services are provided by the whole Maserati Ser...

Page 227: ...ter the message Service coupon expired will be displayed Selecting the function SERVICE INFO on the Multi Media System you can display the next service deadline see the section On board computer TRIP in the Multi Media System manual The residual mileage left to the service deadline is always indicated The days remaining before the scheduled service date instead are only indicated starting from the...

Page 228: ... than indicated in the Maintenance Schedule WARNING Air filter When using the vehicle on dusty roads replace the air filters more frequently than indicated in the Maintenance Schedule Contact the Maserati Service Network if you have any doubts about the frequency for engine oil and air filter replacements in the relation to the vehicle conditions of use WARNING Vehicle maintenance services must be...

Page 229: ...1 2 3 4 5 8 227 Level checks 1 Engine oil 2 Engine coolant 3 Windscreen headlight washer fluid 4 Brake fluid 5 Power steering fluid ...

Page 230: ...he filler neck plugged by cap A until reaching the MAX reference notch The oil level should never exceed the MAX reference notch WARNING Do not top up with oil whose specifications differ from those of the oil already used in the engine After topping up the engine oil level warning light may not go off for some time while the system is performing the necessary checks This is normal After topping u...

Page 231: ...engine is very hot do not remove the tank cap risk of burns The fluid level must be checked with the engine cold and must be between the MIN and MAX reference notches visible on the tank If the level is low slowly pour the prescribed fluid through the filler neck on the tank until the level is close to the MAX reference notch Windscreen headlight washer fluid To top up with fluid open the cover D ...

Page 232: ...el in the tank is at the maximum level If the level goes below the minimum level with the ignition key turned to MAR the warning light illuminates on the instrument panel If additional fluid is needed use only the type classified as DOT4 WARNING The brake fluid is hygroscopic i e it absorbs humidity For this reason if the vehicle is used mainly in areas with a high rate of atmospheric humidity the...

Page 233: ...bed in the Maintenance Schedule WARNING Failure to replace the filter may considerably reduce the efficiency of the Air conditioning system We recommend that you have the dust pollen filter replaced by a Centre of the Maserati Service Network Battery The battery is a low maintenance type and is located on the right hand side of the luggage compartment To access the battery remove the cover A The b...

Page 234: ...nterior lights should be off When the engine is turned off do not keep the connected devices on for a long time e g the radio the hazard warning lights the fan etc WARNING If the battery charge remains below 50 for a long period of time it will be damaged due to sulphating this will reduce its performance and starting power and the battery will be more subject to freezing this can happen even at 1...

Page 235: ...nnected you must first attach the positive pole remembering to cover it with the cap provided and then the negative one Never perform the emergency starting procedure using a battery charger always use an auxiliary battery Take special care when connecting the battery to the electrical system checking both that polarity is correct and that the connection is properly working Do not connect or disco...

Page 236: ...rst 500 Km 300 mi do not drive at the vehicle s maximum speed drive on curves at low speed avoid sudden steering avoid sudden braking avoid sudden acceleration do not drive long at high speeds for too long How to use the tyres WARNING The tyres must be always maintained in good conditions to ensure safe driving Tyre inflation pressure must correspond to the prescribed values and should be checked ...

Page 237: ...f deterioration Have the old tyres inspected by an experienced tyre fitter to make sure they can still be used safely If the same tyre has been on your vehicle for 4 or 5 years have it inspected anyway by an experienced tyre fitter Never fit tyres of uncertain origin Directional tyres have an arrow on their side showing the rolling direction To keep the best performance when replacing a tyre make ...

Page 238: ...ave any interventions involving the removal of the windscreen wiper arms carried out at a Centre of the Maserati Service Network Some simple measures may reduce the possibility of damage to the blades In the case of temperatures below zero C check that ice has not stuck the rubber part against the windscreen glass If necessary release with an anti ice product Remove any snow on the windscreen as w...

Page 239: ...otect the bodywork from corrosion The main measures are Paint products and systems that provide the vehicle with high resistance features against corrosion and abrasion Use of galvanized or pre treated metal sheets whose most exposed parts are highly resistant against corrosion Spraying of the underbody engine compartment internal part of the wheelhouse and of other parts using highly protective w...

Page 240: ...ommended not to take the vehicle immediately into an enclosed environment but leave it in the open air so as to allow the water to evaporate Do not wash the vehicle after it has been left in the sun or when the engine compartment lid is hot the paint gloss could be affected External plastic parts must be cleaned with the same procedure followed for the normal washing of the vehicle Avoid as far as...

Page 241: ...water We recommend that you clean and wash light colour soft tops with the greatest care and frequently In addition dirt will be much more visible on light colour soft tops rather than on dark ones therefore we recommend that you only use specific products for soft top treatment which you can buy from the Maserati Service Network Washing Do not use high pressure cleaning systems to wash the soft t...

Page 242: ...roducts for soft top treatment are available at the Maserati Service Network WARNING To ensure a longer functional and aesthetic life of the soft top follow the instructions given in the Maintenance Schedule Have the protective treatment performed by the Maserati Service Network where specifically designed products are available Engine compartment At the end of each winter season carefully wash th...

Page 243: ...g the leather upholstery Remove the dried dirt with a slightly damp deerskin or a cloth without rubbing too hard Remove any liquid or grease stains with a dry absorbent cloth without rubbing Then run a soft cloth or deerskin damped with water and neutral detergent If the stain persists use specific products carefully following the instructions for use WARNING Never use alcohol alcohol based produc...

Page 244: ... 1 bar 14 5 psi higher than the normally prescribed one and check it at regular intervals The tyre pressure must be brought back to the prescribed value before reusing the vehicle Do not drain the engine cooling system Restarting the vehicle Before restarting the vehicle after a long period of inactivity we recommend to carry out the following operations Check the tyres for pressure and for any da...

Page 245: ...Configuration in the Multi Media System manual WARNING Each time the battery is reconnected wait at least 30 seconds with the ignition key in position MAR before starting the engine This enables the electronic system that controls the motor driven valves to run a self learning procedure The Multi Media System setting procedure can be performed at the same time WARNING Each time the battery is reco...

Page 246: ... Facility where available in charge of recycling and disposing of the vehicle in an environmentally friendly way Alternatively you may also ask for assistance through Toll free number Italy 800 008 008 Switzerland DEU 0800 837 100 Switzerland FRA 0800 837 200 Switzerland ITA 0800 837 300 Germany 0800 810 8080 Sweden 020 798 000 Norway 800 180 88 Finland 0800 110 808 Austria 0800 281 888 France 080...

Page 247: ...6 yd 1 yd 0 9144 m 1 cm 0 3937 in 1 in 2 54 cm Volume 1 l 0 2642 US gallon 1 US gallon 3 785 l 1 l 0 2199 UK gallon 1 UK gallon 4 5460 l Weight 1 kg 2 2046 lb 1 lb 0 4536 kg Power 1 kW 1 341 hp 1 hp 0 746 kW Pressure 1 bar 14 5 psi 1 psi 0 0689 bar Consumptions 1 km l 0 4251 mpg 1 mpg 2 3524 km l ...

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Page 249: ...9 247 Table of contents Table of contents 248 Alphabetical contents 252 ...

Page 250: ... 29 Front and side airbags 32 Front airbags 33 Passenger s airbag 34 Passenger s airbag manual deactivation switch 34 Side airbags 35 General warnings 36 Active roll bars 37 Australia Version Safety 39 Seat belts 39 Child restraints 41 ESC system 43 Activation 43 Fault signals 43 ASR system 44 System activation 44 Malfunction indicators 44 MSR function engine braking torque adjustment 44 ABS EBD a...

Page 251: ...eries 102 Front seats 103 Back forward adjustment 103 Height adjustment 103 Seat angle adjustment 103 Seatback inclination adjustment 103 Lumbar support adjustment 103 Seatback tilt 104 Comfort Pack optional 104 Rear seats 107 Headrest 107 Armrest 107 Carrying luggage on the rear seats 107 Rear view mirrors 108 External rear view mirrors 108 Electrochromic external rear view mirrors optional 109 E...

Page 252: ...n headlights 167 Driving conditions 168 Before a trip 168 Capacities 168 Safe driving 168 Before you drive 168 While driving 169 Driving at night 170 Driving in the rain 170 Driving in fog 170 Driving in the mountains 171 Driving on snow or ice 171 Pollution control devices 172 Other tips 173 Parking 174 Electric parking brake 174 Tyres 177 Inflation pressure with cold tyres 177 Winter tyres 177 S...

Page 253: ... 219 Dimensions 220 Tyre pressure 221 Maintenance 223 Maintenance Schedule 224 After the 9th maintenance service 224 Additional checks 226 WARNING Engine oil 226 WARNING Air filter 226 Level checks 227 Engine oil 228 Gearbox oil 229 Engine coolant 229 Windscreen headlight washer fluid 229 Power steering fluid 230 Brake fluid 230 Air filter 231 Dust pollen filter 231 Battery 231 Useful hints for ex...

Page 254: ...l 139 Brake fluid 230 Brakes 217 Breaking in 159 C Calibration selection 165 Capacities and recommended products 211 Capacities and technical specifications 209 Capacities 168 Capacities Quantity and specifications of the products to use 211 Carrying luggage on the rear seats 107 CD MP3 and Jukebox 129 Chassis marking 14 Child restraints 41 Cleaning the leather upholstery 241 Cleaning the sensors ...

Page 255: ...tem 43 External lights and direction indicators 112 External rear view mirrors 108 F Failure indicators 54 Failure 123 Fastening the seat belts 18 Fault signals 43 First aid kit 208 Fitting child vehicle seats for groups 0 and 0 29 Fitting the windstop 141 Fitting universal child seats type 1 29 Follow me home function 115 Front airbags 33 Front and rear beverage holders on centre console 81 Front...

Page 256: ... Low pressure 49 Lubrication system 216 Luggage compartment 93 Lumbar support adjustment 103 Maintenance Schedule 224 Maintenance 223 Malfunction indication 155 Malfunction indicators 165 Malfunction indicators 44 MASERATI end of life vehicles take back 244 Maxi Fuse colours 194 Ministerial homologation 101 MSR function engine braking torque adjustment 44 Multi Media System 127 Multi Media System ...

Page 257: ...torage compartment 82 Storing a speed 162 Sun visors 80 Suspension 217 Symbols indicating mandatory measures 10 Symbols of prohibitions 9 Symbols 9 System activation 44 System calibration 47 System initialisation 137 System not calibrated 49 Table of contents 247 Table of contents 248 Tachometer 70 Technical specifications 215 The Maserati CODE system 95 Third stop light 190 Tips for keeping the b...

Page 258: ...ng 159 Windscreen washer 116 Windscreen wiper 116 Windscreen wiper 236 Windscreen wipers washer and headlight washers 116 Windscreen headlight washer fluid 229 Windstop optional 141 Windstop removal 142 Winter tyres 177 ...

Page 259: ...257 Details to be recorded Owner Number plate Vehicle identification data Address Engine identification No Paint identification No Part number of spare parts ...

Page 260: ...ions and equipment of the vehicles delivered Therefore the user is not entitled to any claims based on the contents texts data illustrations explanations and regulations in this manual which are based on the data known at the time of going to print Publication no 84350400 1st Edition 07 2011 This document may not be reproduced printed or translated even partially without the written consent of MAS...

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