2015 Owner's Manual
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2015 Owner’s Manual Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a MASERATI. This vehicle represents the result of MASERATI’s great experience in the design and production of sports cars for both touring and racing. The purpose of this manual is to provide you with an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls in the vehicle and to explain how they work. In the final section of this manual you will also find instructions for basic maintenance procedures, which are needed to help ensure steady levels of performance, quality and safety. In addition, keep in mind that proper maintenance is an essential factor to help preserve the value of the vehicle over time and for respecting the environment. For Maintenance Schedule services or any other operation, please contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer who is constantly updated and provided with the equipment required to help ensure that all service operations are performed properly and reliably. For improved safety, we recommend that you to read this manual carefully before driving the vehicle. The Owner’s Manual is an integral part of the vehicle and it must therefore always be kept on board. 2 3 Historical info 1934 1961 Giuseppe Furmanik in a Type 4CM: The 3500 GT is the first Italian vehicle 1914 World landspeed record in the class to use a fuel injection system. The Alfieri Maserati garage is 1100 at 138 mph (222 km/h). 1963 founded in Bologna. 1939 Production begins of the Mistral and 1926 Wilbur Shaw wins the Indianapolis the Quattroporte, the fastest sedan Targa Florio, Type 26: debut and 500 Mile-race on the 8CTF Maserati car in the world. victory of a vehicle showing the is to remain the first Italian Trident symbol on the hood, inspired manufacturer to win on the legendary 1966 by the statue of Neptune in Bologna. Indy motor speedway. The Ghibli is presented, a Coupé designed by Giugiaro. 1927 1940 Emilio Maserati becomes the outright The company moves headquarters to 1968 Modena. Italian champion with the Type 26. The Citrôen becomes a partner in the company and the V6 engine goes into 1929 1947 The first Granturismo is built: the A6 production. Baconin Borzacchini in the Type V4: The 2+2 Indy is presented. World landspeed record over 6 mi (10 1500 with bodywork by Pininfarina. km) at 153 mph (246 km/h). The A6GCS racing version debuts victoriously with Alberto Ascari on the 1971 1930 Modena circuit. The Bora is presented, the first Borzacchini in the Type V4: first Grand Maserati Granturismo with a central 1954 Prix victory in Tripoli. engine. The 250F, the single-seater which will This will be followed a year later by 1933 allow the Maserati to win the Formula the Merak. Maserati, the most prestigious 1 World Championships, makes its first European manufacturer, introduces appearance winning in Argentina. 1973 the hydraulic brake system in its The Khamsin, designed by Bertone, 1957 racing vehicles. Giuseppe Campari in a replaces the Ghibli. Type 8CM wins the French Grand Prix Fangio in the 250F wins the world and Tazio Nuvolari those in Belgium title. 1975 and Nice. At the end of the season, Maserati Citrôen leaves the company, which officially withdraws from racing. is then bought out by Alejandro De Tomaso. 4 1976 1999 2006 The new Quattroporte, designed by 3200 GT V8 Automatica. The Quattroporte with automatic Giugiaro, is presented and will then gearbox is presented. be used as the official car of the 2000 President of the Italian Republic. Alfieri Maserati Garage Customization 2007 Program. The Granturismo, Coupè 2+2 world 1981 debut. De Tomaso changes marketing 2001 strategy and starts production of the Production begins of the Spider with 2009 Biturbo, a two-door sedan with a six- eight-cylinder 4200 engine and the The Convertible Granturismo, a 2+2 cylinder engine. electro-hydraulic paddle-shifted spider, comes into production. gearbox “CAMBIO CORSA”. 1989 Alfieri Maserati garages. 2010 The Shamal is the first vehicle Production starts on the MC Stradale. equipped with the new biturbo eight- 2002 cylinder engine. The 2+2 Coupe is presented. 1993 2003 Fiat Auto buys out the entire Maserati A return to racing with the TROFEO. share package and in 1998 presents The new Quattroporte, designed the Quattroporte. by Pininfarina, is presented and will then be used as the official car of the 1997 President of the Italian Republic. Ferrari acquires the majority of Maserati shareholding. 2004 The MC12 with 630 HP 12-cylinder 1998 engine is born. Quattroporte Evoluzione V8 3.2 - V6 2.8. 2005 3200 GT V8. Maserati wins the FIA GT championship with the MC12. 5 3500 GT Mistral coupé Ghibli coupé 6 Abbreviations Introduction California Proposition 65 Warning Some descriptions and terms with Consulting the manual particular meanings are found in this THIS MOTOR VEHICLE CONTAINS manual in an abbreviated form: To facilitate reading and fast CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE A/C - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM consultation, the topics have been STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE ABS - ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM divided into sections and chapters. CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER – Wheel locking prevention The important parts requiring REPRODUCTIVE HARM system during braking particular attention are easily Engine exhaust, some of its ALC - ADAPTIVE LIGHT CONTROL identifiable in the chapters. constituents, certain vehicle – Automatic headlight N.B.: EXTREME CAUTION components, paints, and materials aiming system REQUIRED: failure to comply contain or emit chemicals known ASR - ANTI-SLIP REGULATION with the instructions could to the State of California to – Prevention of slipping cause hazardous situations involving cause cancer, and birth defects during acceleration personal and vehicle safety! or other reproductive harm. Such BOS - BRAKE OVERRIDE SYSTEM components include the car battery, – This system is designed to WARNING: Warning aimed at and the small battery in the remote cancel the effect produced preventing any damage to the vehicle entry and ignition key. In addition, by the accelerator if this is and thus hazards involving the safety certain fluids contained in vehicles pressed together with the of persons. and certain products of component brake pedal wear contain or emit chemicals CAN - CONTROLLER AREA known to the State of California to NETWORK cause cancer and birth defects or DRL - DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT – other reproductive harm. Daytime running light EBD - ELECTRONIC BRAKE- FORCE DISTRIBUTION – Electronically-controlled brake force distributor ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT EDR - EVENT DATA RECORDER EPB - ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE – Automatic parking brake 7 ESC - ELECTRONIC STABILITY Service For correct use of the gearbox system, CONTROL The information contained in this carefully follow the instructions given ETD - EMERGENCY TENSIONING manual is limited to those instructions in the specific chapter of this manual. DEVICE – Seat belt and indications that are strictly NHTSA’s Toll-free Hotline pretensioner system required for the use and proper FTP - FLASH TO PASS – Headlight maintenance of the vehicle. Auto Safety Hotline flashing The Owner will certainly obtain If you believe that your vehicle has HBA - HYDRAULIC BRAKE greater satisfaction and the best a defect which could cause a crash, ASSISTANCE – Assistance results from the vehicle by following injury or death, you may immediately system during emergency these instructions carefully. inform the National Highway Traffic braking We also advise you to have all the Safety Administration (NHTSA) in TPMS - TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING maintenance services and inspections addition to notifying Maserati S.p.A. SYSTEM. carried out by your Authorized or Maserati North America, Inc. Maserati Dealer, where you will Updating find specialized staff using suitable If NHTSA receives similar complaints, The vehicle high quality level is equipment. it may open an investigation, and if subject to constant improvements. Your Authorized Maserati Dealer is it finds that a safety defect exists in a Therefore, there may be differences at your complete disposal for any group of vehicles, it may order a recall between this manual and your information and suggestions. and remedy campaign. However, vehicle. NHTSA cannot become involved All specifications and illustrations NOTE: Please visit the website www. in individual problems between contained in this manual refer to maserati.com to find the nearest you, your Dealer, or Maserati North those resulting as of the printing centre of the Authorized Maserati America, Inc. date. Dealer. To contact NHTSA, you may call the NOTE: The updated version of the Automatic Gearbox Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at on-board documentation can also be Electronically controlled, automatic 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), consulted by accessing the section gearbox which, in addition to the go to http://www.safercar.gov; or “SERVICES” on the website standard functions of an automatic write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 www.maserati.com or by using the gearbox, allows the user to manually New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, specific apps developed for the more engage gears in sequence, after D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other common Tablet and Smartphone. selecting the specific mode. information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 8 Multi Media System Maserati Roadside Summary of program benefits The vehicle is equipped with the Assistance Program and services infotelematics Maserati Multi Media s Towing of a disabled registered System which provides the following -Avilable for USA and Canada only- Maserati vehicle. In the event a standard features: registered vehicle becomes disabled - on-board computer; Welcome to Maserati and the benefits in connection to a warranty related - satellite navigation system (where and security of the Maserati Roadside concern it will be transported to digital maps are available); Assistance Program. Please take a the nearest Authorized Maserati ® - Bose Sound System; moment to review the benefits listed Dealership. You may request that - single CD/MP3 reader; below and available to you through the vehicle be taken to a different - Hard disk capacity of 30 Gb in total, the Maserati Roadside Assistance Authorized Maserati Dealer, as of which around 10 Gb are taken Program.