Owner's Manual Is an Integral Part of the Vehicle and Therefore It Must Always Be Kept on Board
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Owner’s Manual 1 Dear Customer, We thank you for having chosen a MASERATI. This vehicle is the end result of the MASERATI tradition and experience in the design and production of sports, touring and racing cars. The purpose of this manual is to provide you with an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls in the car and to explain how they work. In the final section of this manual you will also find instructions for basic maintenance procedures and the complete Scheduled Maintenance plan, which are needed to maintain steady levels of performance, quality and safety. In addition, keep in mind that proper maintenance is an essential factor contributing to the value of the vehicle over time and to protection of the environment. For Scheduled Maintenance or any other intervention, simply contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer: their technical staff, has the proper training and equipment to help ensure that all service works is carried out properly and reliably. For your own safety and the safety of others, we advise you to read this manual carefully before driving the car. The Owner's Manual is an integral part of the vehicle and therefore it must always be kept on board. This manual refers to vehicles with two types of transmission: manual gearbox and electronically controlled “Cambiocorsa" gearbox; therefore, some instructions may vary on the basis of the specific version. 2 3 Historical Background 1934 1961 Giuseppe Furmanik, Type 4CM: breaks The 3500 GT is the first Italian car 1914 the world speed record for the 1100 available with fuel-injection. class at 222 km/h. "Alfieri Maserati Garage Workshop" 1963 begins its activity in Bologna. 1939 Creation of Mistral and Quattroporte, 1926 Wilbur Shaw with 8CTF wins the the fastest sedan in the world. Indianapolis 500 Maserati still remains Targa Florio, Type 26: debut and today the first and only Italian 1966 victory for the car which carries the manufacturer to have won this Presentation of Ghibli, a coupé Trident emblem on its hood, symbol of legendary track. designed by Giugiaro. Bologna Neptune statue. 1940 1968 1927 Maserati moves to Modena. Citrôen joins as a partner, and the V6 Emilio Maserati wins the Italian engine production is started. champion title with Type 26. 1947 Presentation of 2+2 Indy. 1929 Presentation of the first GT car: the A6 1500, with Pininfarina bodywork. 1971 Baconin Borzacchini, Type V4: breaks The racing version A6GCS comes out Presentation of Bora, the first Maserati the world speed 10 km record at 246 winning with Alberto Ascari on the GT with central engine. km/h. Modena track. Merak will follow a year later. 1930 1954 1973 Borzacchini, V4: first victory in a Grand The 250F is victorious in Argentina; this Khamsin, designed by Bertone, Prix, at Tripoli. single-seater will enable Maserati to replaces Ghibli. 1933 win the Formula 1 World Championship. 1975 Maserati is the first among the Citrôen leaves the company, taken European manufacturers to introduce 1957 over by Alejandro de Tomaso. hydraulic brake controls on its racing Fangio wins the world titles with the cars. Giuseppe Campari, with Type 250F. At the end of the year Maserati 8CM, wins the Grand Prix of France and officially retires from racing. Tazio Nuvolari the Grand Prix of Belgium and of Nice. 4 Historical Background 1976 The new Quattroporte, designed by Giugiaro, is introduced as a high profile car and will be used even by the President of the Italian Republic. 1981 De Tomaso changes strategy and starts producing Biturbo, a sedan with 2 doors with 6-cylinder engine. 3500 GT 1989 Shamal is the first car featuring the new Biturbo 8-cylinder with 3200 hp. 1993 Fiat Auto purchases remaining share of Maserati and in 1998 presents the new Quattroporte. 1997 Ferrari acquires the control of Mistral coupé Maserati. 1998 Quattroporte Evoluzione V8 3.2 - V6 2.8. 3200 GT V8. 1999 3200 GT V8 Automatica. 2000 Ghibli coupé The Officine Alfieri Maserati program. Historical Background 5 Introduction Abbreviations Updating Some descriptions and terms with The vehicle's high quality level is Consulting the Manual particular meanings are found in this maintained by constant manual in an abbreviated form: improvements. Therefore, there may To facilitate reading and rapid use, the prove to be differences between this topics are subdivided into SECTIONS A.C. - AIR CONDITIONING manual and your vehicle. and CHAPTERS. ABS - ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM - All specifications and illustrations The important parts requiring Wheel locking prevention contained in this manual refer to those particular attention are easily system during braking vehicle specifications as of the printing identifiable in the sections and ASR - ANTI SLIP REGULATION - date, and have subject to change chapters. Prevention of skidding during without notice. acceleration EXTREME CAUTION EBD - ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE REQUIRED: non-compliance DISTRIBUTION - Electronically- with the instructions can controlled distributor of cause SERIOUS DANGER involving the braking force safety of persons and damage to the vehicle! ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT MSP - MASERATI STABILITY PROGRAM WARNING: warning to prevent any Yaw prevention monitoring damage to the vehicle and thus system hazards involving the safety of “Cambiocorsa” - Electronically persons. controlled gearbox. 6 Introduction Service “Cambiocorsa" gearbox The information contained in this The vehicle may be equipped with a manual is limited to those instructions mechanical gearbox system with dry and indications that are strictly double-disc clutch, controlled by an required for the use and maintenance electro-hydraulic system using steering of the vehicle. wheel levers. The Owner will certainly obtain Although the system can be used in greater satisfaction and the best "automatic" mode, the performance from the vehicle by "Cambiocorsa" should not be following these instructions carefully. considered as an automatic We also advise you to have all the transmission. Therefore, for correct maintainance and checking use, carefully follow the instructions in procedures carried out at your the respective section of this manual. Authorized Maserati Dealer, as it has properly trained staff and and equipment for your vehicle. See the Manual entitled "SALES AND SERVICE NETWORK" for locations of AUTHORISED MASERATI DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTRES. The Maserati Service Network is at the Client’s complete disposal for any information and suggestions required. Introduction 7 Symbols Danger symbols Symbols of prohibitions Battery Battery There are specific colored plates on or Corrosive liquid. Do not approach with naked near some of the components on your flames. MASERATI. The related symbols are important warnings that the user must Battery Battery follow when using the particular Explosion. Keep children at a safe component. distance. Symbols included in the labelling on your MASERATI are listed here, along Fan Heat guards - belts - pulleys - with the component involved with Can start up automatically fans that symbol. even with the engine stopped. Do not rest your hands on it. In addition, the meaning of the symbol shown is also indicated in terms of the Expansion tank following sub-division: danger, Do not remove the cap when prohibition, warnings, compulsory the coolant is hot. measures with respect to that same symbol. Coil High voltage. Belts and pulleys Moving parts; Keep body parts and clothing away. Air-conditioning lines Do not open. Gas under high pressure. 8 Symbols Warning symbols Windshield wiper Symbols indicating compulsory Only use fluids of the type measures Catalytic muffler prescribed in the chapter Do not park or stop over “Capacities and technical Battery flammable surfaces. Refer to specifications”. Protect your eyes. section: “Pollution control devices”. Engine Only use lubricants of the type Battery - Jack Hydraulic steering prescribed in the chapter Refer to the Owner's Manual. Do not exceed the maximum “Capacities and technical level of fluid in the tank. Only specifications”. use lubricants of the type prescribed in the chapter Vehicle using lead-free “Capacities and technical gasoline specifications”. Only use lead-free gasoline with an octane number Brake circuit (R.O.N.) of no less than 95. Do not exceed the maximum level of fluid in the tank. Only Expansion tank use fluids of the type Only use fluid of the type prescribed in the chapter prescribed in then chapter “Capacities and technical "Capacities and technical specifications”. specifications". Symbols 9 10 Symbols General contents Car identification data 1 Active and passive safety 2 Instruments and controls 3 Before you drive 4 Using the vehicle 5 In an emergency 6 Capacities and technical specifications 7 Maintenance 8 Contents 9 Symbols 11 12 Symbols Car identification data Identification plates 14 1 Identification data summary plate 15 Key codes 16 Electronic alarm device code 17 Symbols 13 Identification plates Engine marking Paint identification plate The engine B serial number is punched The plate C is applied to the bonnet. Chassis marking on the lower part of the crankcase, in the starter motor area. The vehicle's registration number is The engine type is given on the punched on the dashboard panel in 1 summary plate located on the front front of the passenger seat. crossmember of the car. To read this number, lift the mat and open the flap A. A B C 14 Identification plates Identification data G-Maximum admissible weight on second (rear) axle summary plate H-Engine type I-Vehicle version code The plate is applied in the engine compartment, on the front L-Assembly number. 1 crossmember and gives the following data: A-Manufacturer's name B-Type approval number C-Identification code of the manufacturer (ZAM) and type of basic vehicle D-Serial number E-Maximum admissible weight F-Maximum admissible weight on first (front) axle A E F G B CD ILH Identification data summary plate 15 Key codes WARNING: The code numbers shown WARNING: In the event of a vehicle on the CODE CARD must be kept in a ownership transfer, it is essential that safe place.