Owner's Manual Is an Integral Part of the Vehicle and Therefore It Must Always Be Kept on Board

Owner’s Manual

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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

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Car identification data

Identification plates 14 1 Identification data summary plate 15 Key codes 16 Electronic alarm device code 17

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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

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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

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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. the new owner is provided with all the A CODE CARD is supplied with the keys and with the CODE CARD. keys. This card indicates the following: WARNING: You are advised to always 1 – the electronic code A to be used for keep the CODE CARD number with WARNING: It is advisable to write “emergency starting” you, because it is absolutely necessary down and keep the codes listed on the – the mechanical code B for the keys, in the event of “emergency starting”. plates delivered with the keys and the to be given to your Authorized remote control in a safe place (not in Maserati Dealer in the case that you the car) in order to request duplicates request duplicates of the keys. if needed.

A B

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Electronic alarm device code

Rolling Code Each time the radio operated control is 1 used, the code changes. Keep the plate with the Rolling Code with care and in a safe place. To order extra keys ﬁtted with radio operated controls, contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer indicating your complete Rolling Code.

Electronic alarm device code 17

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Active and passive safety

Seat belts 20 Proper transport of children 25 Front and side airbags 30 2 MSP System 37 ABS and EBD systems 38 ASR system (electronic anti-skid device) 40 Parking sensors (optional) 41 Fire extinguisher (optional) 44 Fuel cut-off inertia switch 45

Seat belts Fastening the seat belts The retractor locking device is After recovering the lower part of the designed activate whenever the belt is pulled out too rapidly or in case of The vehicle is equipped with seat belts seat belt from the external side of the sudden braking or collision. with automatic retractor for maximum seat, grasp the connection tab to If the belt locks due to too rapid freedom of movement. fasten the belt A and pull the seat belt extraction, allow it to retract a short The seat belts are equipped with out until the tab is fully inserted in the distance to disengage the locking electronically-operated pretensioners buckle B. device. and the lower attachments points are The belt is correctly engaged when the The retractor allows the belt to 2 connected directly to the seat, to help lock clicks into position. Press the automatically ﬁt to the passenger’s provide maximum protection button C to release the seat belts. body, allowing him to move freely. whatever the seat position. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened, when the ignition key is rotated into When the vehicle is parked on a steep slope, the retractor may lock: this is position MAR, the < warning light on normal. the instrument panel will switch on and a buzzer will activate for WARNING: Feed the belt back into the approximately 8 seconds. retractor by hand to avoid twisting and snagging.

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Front seat belt height To raise the anchoring point grip ring Pretensioners D directly; to move the anchoring adjustment To help make the front seat belts still point downwards use handle E. more efficient, the vehicle is equipped The seat belt height must be with pretensioners. adjusted with the car After adjustment, always These devices "are notified" by a stationary check that the slider to which sensor that the vehicle is in a collision the ring is fastened is locked and retract the belts by a few Always adjust the height of the front in one of the set positions. Then, with centimeters. This helps ensure that the seat belts in relation to the height of the handle released, push downwards belt adheres to the occupants’ bodies 2 the driver and the passenger. This once more to allow the anchoring before it brakes their forward motion. precaution can substantially reduce device to click into place in the event When the belt locks, this indicates that the risk of injury in the event of a that it has not been released in one of the pretensioners have been activated; collision. The belt is correctly adjusted the set positions. a small amount of smoke may be when it passes about halfway between visible. the neck and the shoulder. Load limiting devices The smoke is not toxic and is not The seat belt upper anchoring point To help increase the passive safety, the indicative of fire. comes equipped with a swinging ring front seat belt retractors are equipped Following the pretensioner activation, which can be moved in 4 different with load limiting device which makes the seat belt can be normally released positions, allowing the height of the it possible to control the belt reeling by pressing the button on the buckle. seat belts to be adjusted. out so that the force exerted on the shoulders while the seat belt is in restraining mode can be limited.

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The pretensioners do not require WARNING: Work on the vehicle which Use of the rear seat belts involves blows, vibrations or localized maintenance or lubrication. The rear seat belts must be fastened as heating (100 ˚C for 6 hours max.) in the Tampering with the devices will shown in the figure. compromise their efficient operation. area of the pretensioners may damage or activate them: vibrations due to If, as a result of exceptional natural Remember that, in the event bad road surfaces or mounting the circumstances (floods, heavy seas, etc.), of a violent collision, pavement, for instance, should not the device has been in contact with passengers in the back seat affect the units. Please contact your water and or sludge, it is absolutely who are not wearing seat belts not Authorized Maserati Dealer if 2 essential to replace it. only take a serious personal risk but interventions must be carried out. To ensure the best protection from the are also a danger to passengers in the pretensioners, secure the belt snugly front seats. across your chest and pelvis. Do not tamper with the pretensioner components. Wear the seat belts with your back in Any intervention must be The pretensioners will an upright position and leaning carried out only by qualified and operate only once, and will against the seatback. When the back authorized personnel. Always contact operate even if the belts are seats are not occupied, fasten the seat your Authorized Maserati Dealer. not fastened. Therefore, they must be belt buckles into their relative seats. replaced by your Authorized Maserati Dealer after operation. The units have a ten year service life from the date of manufacture; they must be replaced when their service life is near to expirations.

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General warnings regarding the Always fasten the seat belts. It is extremely dangerous to seat belts Traveling without the seat travel with the belt positioned belts help fastened increases underneath your arm. In the It is compulsory for the driver the risk of injury in the event of a event of an accident you would be and passengers to make collision, even with the airbags. In the thrown forward and would very appropriate use of the event of a collision, the seat belts probably suffer head and neck restraint systems fitted in the vehicle. reduce the possibility of the vehicle's injuries. Also, if the belt presses occupants being thrown against the against your ribs, it could cause To help provide maximum parts of the passenger compartment serious internal injuries. 2 protection, you are advised to or out of the vehicle. The airbags are keep the seatback in the most designed to work together with the The belt itself must not be upright position possible and the seat seat belts, not to substitute them. The twisted; make sure that it is belt close to your chest and pelvis. If front airbags only intervene in the snugly fitted to the occupants’ the seat belt is loose, in the event of event of certain head-on collisions of bodies. In an accident, the restraining an accident you would be move too medium or high intensity; They will force would not be distributed evenly far forward and could be injured. not be activated if the vehicle rolls across the belt and could consequently Travelling with the seatback too far over, or in the event of rear or low cause injuries. The upper section of the reclined could be dangerous: even if intensity frontal collisions, or front belt must be correctly fitted in the seat the seat belts are fastened, they may angular collisions. guide and pass over the shoulder and not work correctly. In fact, the belt diagonally over the chest. The lower itself may not be close enough to your Do not fasten your seat belt section must be adhere to your pelvis, body and, if it is in front of you, it using the buckle for the other not the stomach, to avoid sliding could cause injuries in an accident. seat: in the event of an forward in case of collision. Do not Also, in an accident, the lower section accident, the lower section of the belt use devices (clamps, fasteners etc.) to of the belt could press against the could press against the upper part of hold the seat belts away from the upper part of your stomach rather your stomach rather than the pelvic passengers' bodies. than the pelvic area, causing serious area and cause you serious internal internal injuries. injuries.

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Do not carry children on a Proper use of the seat belts passenger’s lap using only one 1) Always use the seat belts with the seat for both of them. belt completely ﬂat, not twisted; Make sure the belt can move freely and is not If the seat belt has been obstructed by anything. subjected to strong mechanical stress, for 2) The seat belts must be replaced any example during a collision, it must be time the pretensioners are activated or 2 completely replaced together with its whenever the belt is clearly damaged anchorages, the anchor point screws or worn. and the pretensioner. In fact, even if 3) Wash the seat belts by hand using there are no visible defects, the seat water and Ph neutral soap, rinse them belt could have lost some of its and allow them to dry in the shade. Do resistance. not use strong detergents, bleaches, colorants or other chemicals which Pregnant women must may weaken the belt fabric. scrupulously observe local 4) Make sure the retractors do not get legislation regarding the use wet: they are designed to work of seat belts. Make sure in any case correctly only if kept dry. that the lower section of the belt is secured well down on the hips, below the abdominal region of the body.

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Proper transport of Where provided for by law (in Children who are resting on the European Community), the airbag or are too close to it children children under 3 years of age when it is activated, may be who are less than 150cm tall cannot seriously injured. The airbags and For the best protection in the event of travel on the front seat unless a pretensioners offer suitable protection a collision, all the vehicle's occupants suitable restraint system is provided. for adults and teenagers, but not for must travel seated and protected by all children and babies. Neither the seat the suitable restraining systems. The Children must always use a belts or the airbags are designed for seat belts are designed to be used by suitable restraint system them. Children and babies must travel 2 persons whose physical characteristics when travelling, preferably in suitable restraining systems. (age, height, weight) are provided for ﬁtted on the rear seat as this is the by established legislation in each safest position in the event of a Babies must be supported country. Anyone who does not comply collision. completely, including their with these provisions may not travel in head and neck. This is the passenger seat (European Children must never travel necessary because a baby's neck is Community height and age limits: seated on a passenger's lap. A weak while the head is much bigger minimum 150 cm and 3 years). child weighs very little until a and heavier in proportion to his/her This also applies to children. Their collision occurs! In a collision, a child body. In a collision, if a baby is heads are proportionally heavier and becomes so heavy it is impossible to travelling in a backwards-facing seat larger than those of adults, while their hold onto him or her. For example, in a the forces of an impact are distributed bones and muscles are relatively collision at only 40 km/h, a child throughout the more solid parts of the undeveloped. For children to be weighing 5,5 kg exerts a force of 110 body, i.e. the back and shoulders. restrained correctly in the event of a kg against the arms of the person Babies must always be protected by a collision, suitable restraining or safety holding him or her. Children must suitable restraining system when systems must be used. always be protected by a suitable travelling. restraining system when travelling. Where provided for by law (in the European Community), children under 3 years of age cannot travel in the vehicle unless using a suitable restraint system.

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Children cannot be carried All children whose physical Rear-facing child seats must using a rearward facing child characteristics (age, height, weight) not be used on front seat fitted on a passenger seat meet the limit values provided by the passenger seats equipped protected by a front airbag, unless the established legislation in each country with active airbags, as these could said airbag is deactivated. must be protected by special restraint cause serious injuries during inflation, or safety systems (certified child seats, regardless of the extent of the impact Deactivate the airbag before cradles, cushions). which caused the activation. fitting a rearward facing seat Make sure to use certified universal Backwards-mounting child seats can 2 on the passenger seat. child restraining systems. be used on the front passenger seat Follow the manufacturer’s installation only in European models, which are The structure of a child's body and user instructions for child provided with the airbag de-activation is completely different from restraining systems, as supplied with switch. In this case, it is absolutely adult's or a teenager's (who the equipment itself. essential to make sure, by checking the seat belts are designed for). A the F warning light on the child's hips are so small that seat belt To provide the best restraining instrument panel, that the airbag has will not stay in the correct position on function of the child seat, we been deactivated. them. The belt may rise up on the advise to choose the model child's stomach and, in the event of a which best suits the passenger seat Modifications can be made to collision, cause serious internal conter. Before purchasing a child seat, the seat belts and the child injuries. Even children must always be we recommend to try installing it on restraining systems. protected by suitable restraining your car. Established legislation in some systems. countries already provides that In the event of an accident, on children under 12 years of age may not When installing the child seat improperly fastened child travel in the front passenger seat. on the passenger seat, the restraining system increases latter must be positioned the risk of injury. completely backwards and upwards. This is indispensable for guaranteeing the maximum protection of the child.

26 Proper transport of children European Community regulations Groups 0 and 0+ Group 1 dealing with the carrying of children Children weighing up to 13 kg must be Children weighing over 9 kg must be are found in directive 2003/20/CE. transported facing to the rear on a transported facing forwards in a child Within this directive, retaining systems rocker-style child seat, which provides seat equipped with a front cushion are divided up into five groups: head support for protection against into which the vehicle seat belt is fitted Group 0 0-10 kg passenger weight neck strain in case of sudden to secure both the seat and the child. Group 0 +up to 13 kg passenger deceleration. The rocker is secured by the vehicle’s Figures are purely illustrative. weight 2 :Group 1 9-18 kg passenger weight seat belts as shown in the figure, and Secure the child seat must itself restrain the child with its according to the instructions Group 2 15-25 kg passenger weight own integrated belts. provided with the product. Group 3 22-36 kg passenger weight As can be seen, the groups partially Deactivate the airbag before overlap and commercially available fitting a rear-facing seat on equipment may cover more than one the front passenger seat weight group. All the restraining devices must bear Figures are purely illustrative. the approval data, together with the Secure the child seat check mark on a plate - which must according to the instructions never be removed - fixed soundly to provided with the product. the device. Over 36 kg weight and 1,50 m height, children, for the purposes of restraint systems, are considered equivalent to adults and wear seat belts in the normal way.

Proper transport of children 27 Certain child seats meet the Group 2 Group 3 requirements for groups 0 and Children weighing over 22 kg need 1 with a rear fixing point for Children weighing over 15 kg must be only use a cushion to raise their the seat belt and integrated harness secured directly by the vehicle seat position. The depth of the child’s chest for child restraint. Due to their belt. The child seats have the sole is sufficient to make a distancing back weight, they may be hazardous if function of correctly positioning the rest unnecessary. incorrectly secured to the vehicle seat child with respect to the belt, in such a Children over 1,50 m in height can use belts with a cushion. Follow the way that the diagonal section of belt seat belts like adults. 2 instructions provided with the fits snugly against the chest rather product. than the neck and the lower horizontal Figures are purely illustrative. section of the belt fits against the Secure the child seat pelvis rather than the stomach. according to the instructions provided with the product. Figures are purely illustrative. Secure the child seat according to the instructions provided with the product.

28 Proper transport of children To summarize, the following safety WARNING: We advise to choose the regulations apply to the transport of child seat model which better suits the children: passenger seat shapes and, before Children whose height and age are purchasing any child seat, we below the minimum limits established recommend to try installing it on your by the laws in force in the individual car. countries (European Community: 3 years, 36 kg and 150 cm) can only Always pull on the seat belt to check travel in the vehicle if fastened using that it is locked in. 2 suitable restraint systems. We All restraint system is for use by a recommend you always ﬁt them on the single passenger only: Never carry two rear seat, as this is the safest position in children in the same seat. the event of a collision. Always check that the seat belts are If the vehicle is equipped with active not resting against the child's neck. passenger airbags, children may not Do not allow the child to assume travel on the front seat in a rearward incorrect positions or undo the seat facing child seat. belt /child seat safety harness during When the passenger's airbag should travel. be deactivated, always check the Do not carry children in your arms, relevant warning light F on the even new born children. Nobody, instrument panel to ensure it has however strong, can hold on to a child actually been deactivated. in the event of a collision. Always and strictly follow the After an accident, always replace the instructions which the manufacturer is child's seat with a new one. obliged by law to enclose with the seat. Keep the instructions in the vehicle together with the documents and this handbook. Do not use a seat which does not have any instructions for use.

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30 Front and side airbags The vehicle is equipped with 4 airbags Front airbags In the event of a collision, (2 front and 2 side) and electronically- anyone not wearing a seat The frontal airbags (for the driver and controlled pre-tensioners for the front belt will be thrown forward passenger) are safety devices which seat belts. and will come into contact with the one designed to intervene in the event The system components connected to bag before it is fully inflated. This of certain head-on collisions. the ECU are as follows: reduces the protection offered by the It consists of an almost bag. That the front airbags (driver and 1) Electronic Control Unit instantaneously inflating bag passenger side) do not replace or 2) Driver's frontal airbag contained in a special housing: substitute the seat belts but 2 3) Passenger's frontal airbag – in the center of the steering wheel supplement them, and hence the seat 4) Airbag cut-out switch on the driver side; belts must always be worn as 5) Driver's side airbag – in the dashboard and with a larger provided by established European size bag (full size airbag) on the legislation and in most other parts of 6) Passenger's side airbag passenger side. the world. 7) Front left-hand seat belt The frontal airbags (for the driver and pretensioner passenger) are safety devices designed Remember that, in the event 8) Front right-hand seat belt to help protect the occupants in the of a violent collision, pretensioner event of a medium or high intensity passengers in the back seat 9) Left-hand satellite sensor head-on collision, which act by placing who are not wearing seat belts not only take a serious personal risk but 10) Right-hand satellite sensor a cushion (bag) between the occupant and the steering wheel or the are also a danger to passengers in the 11) Air bag system failure warning instrument panel dashboard. front seats. light In the event of such a collision, an ECU 12) Passenger's airbag deactivated processes signals from a deceleration Never remove the steering wheel. This operation, if warning light sensor and triggers, the inflation of the necessary, should only be bag. performed by a Maserati Service The bag inflates almost Network centre. instantaneously between the front passengers and potentially harmful structures. The bag deflates immediately afterwards.

Front and side airbags 31 In case of low impact head on collisions Passenger side airbag Manual deactivation switch for (in which the retaining action of the (full size airbag) passenger-side airbag seat belts affords adequate The passenger side airbag is designed If you have to carry a child on the front protection), or front angular collisions, to afford supplementary protection to seat, always deactivate the airbag on the airbags do not inflate. a person wearing the seat belt. the passenger's side before installing In case of rear collisions (e.g. impact It therefore inflates to fill the larger the rearward facing child seat. from behind by another vehicle) and part of the space between the This can be de-activated, when the side collisions, the airbags do not occupant and the dashboard. vehicle's ignition key is in position, 2 inflate as they do not offer any using the relevant key-operated switch additional protection. SERIOUS DANGER: the located on the right-hand side of the Therefore the bag's failure to engage vehicle is fitted with a dashboard. The switch is only in these cases is not an indication of a passenger side airbag. accessible with the door open. system malfunction. Before mounting a rearward facing child seat on the passenger seat, always deactivate the passenger side airbag. Even where not required by the law, we recommend for the safety of adult passengers that the airbag be immediately re-activated as soon as the seat is no longer in use for child transport.

32 Front and side airbags The key switch has two positions: As the rear seat is the safest Side airbags (side bags) place to be in the event of a 1) passenger airbag activated: The side airbags help provide better collision, we recommend you (position ON P) the warning light on protection for those in the front seats always fit child seats there. the instrument panel is off; it is in the event of a moderate to severe prohibited to carry children on the side-on collision. When the passenger side passenger seat, on rear-facing seats. They consist of almost instantaneously airbag is cut out, because a 2) passenger airbag de-activated: inflating bags housed in the door person considered by the laws (position OFF ) the corresponding panels. F in force to be at risk is travelling and warning light on the instrument panel In case of lateral collision, the 2 must therefore be protected by an is on; children can travel in the electronic control unit processes the additional restraining system, the signals from the two satellite sensors passenger seat if they are protected by passenger will not have the additional mounted near to the rear wheelhouse specific restraint systems, including protection of the airbag in the event to determine the local acceleration rear-facing seats. of a collision. and it activates the side air bag if The F warning light on the Only deactivate the airbag necessary. This inflates by bursting instrument panel remains switched on when a person at risk is being through the special seam in the door continuously until the passenger side carried, and always reactivate knob. airbag is reactivated. it at the end of the journey. The bag inflates instantaneously between the passenger body and the WARNING: Passenger side front airbag door. It then deflates immediately. de-activation does not affect the operation of the side bag.

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

Front and side airbags 33 In case of low impact lateral collisions WARNING: Airbag inflation releases a All testing, repairs and (for which the retaining action of the small amount of powder. This powder replacements of the airbag seat belts affords adequate is not harmful and does not indicate system must be done by your protection), the airbags are designed the presence of fire; furthermore the Authorized Maserati Dealer. to not inflate. surface of the deployed bag and the It follows that the front airbags (driver interior of the vehicle may be covered WARNING: To scrap the vehicle, please and passenger side) do not replace or with a powdery residue: this powder contact your Authorized Maserati substitute the seat belts but may irritate skin and eyes. If contact Dealer to have the system deactivated. 2 supplement them, and hence the seat occurs, wash with a pH neutral soap belts must always be worn as provided and water. WARNING: If the vehicle is sold, the by established European legislation new owner must be informed of how and in most other parts of the world. If the warning light to use the vehicle and of the aforesaid The side bags are not de-activated comes on while driving (fault warnings and he must also be given when the front passenger airbag is de- signal) stop the vehicle and the Owner's Manual. activated with the key switch, as contact the local Maserati Service described in the preceding section. Centre to have the system checked. The electronic control unit Thus even children being transported activates the pretensioners in the front passenger seat are WARNING: The airbag system has a and front/side airbags on the protected from lateral collisions by the service life of ten years. When this basis of different criteria according to side bags. expiry date is approaching, contact the type of collision. The fact that do your Authorized Maserati Dealer. not of one or the other system to WARNING: The front and/or side activate is not indicative of system airbags may inflate if the vehicle In case of a collision with malfunction. suffers a violent impact beneath the consequent airbag inflation, car body, for example when mounting contact your Authorized the pavement, colliding with steps or Maserati Dealer for replacement of the speed bumps, potholes etc. entire safety system, electronic control unit, seat belts, pretensioners, and to have the vehicle’s electrical system checked.

34 Front and side airbags General warnings Drive with both hands on the Note that with the ignition steering wheel so that if the key inserted and turned to the When the ignition key is airbag inflates it can do so MAR position, even with the rotated to the MAR position freely without encountering obstacles engine switched off, the airbags can the warning light which can cause serious injuries. Do inflate even if the vehicle is stationary, switches on, but it should switch off not drive with the body curved if it is run into by another vehicle. after approximately 5 seconds. If the forwards but keep the seat back Thus, even with the vehicle stationary, light fails to come on at this time, or upright to support your back. children must be seated in the specific stays on, or lights up when driving, restraint systems mounted on the 2 contact your Authorized Maserati To permit the front airbags to passenger seat, and the passenger Dealer immediately. be deployed correctly and airbag must be deactivated. On the with the utmost efficiency, other hand, the airbags will not inflate When the ignition key is both the driver and the front in case of collision with the vehicle rotated to the MAR position passenger must maintain a distance of stationary if the key is not inserted the warning light F (with at least 25 cm from the steering wheel and turned; failure of the airbags to the deactivation switch passenger side and the dashboard respectively. inflate in these circumstances is not frontal airbag in position ON) switches indicative of system malfunction. on for approximately 4 seconds, then Do not apply stickers or other flashes for the next 4 seconds to objects to the steering wheel If the vehicle has been the remind the occupants that the or the passenger side airbag object of theft or attempted passenger side airbag will be activated housing. theft, if it has been vandalized in the event of a collision, after which or involved in flooding, contact your it switches off. Do not travel with objects in Authorized Maserati Dealer to have your lap, in front of your chest the airbag system checked. or especially with a pipe, pencil or other object held in your mouth; in the event of a collision, the intervention of the airbag could result in serious injury.

Front and side airbags 35 If interventions are carried out on the electrical system incorrectly, the airbag could be activated, thereby causing injuries to anyone in the vicinity.

The airbags do not replace the seat belts but afford 2 supplementary protection. Furthermore, in case of low impact head on or side collisions, rear impact or roll-overs, the passengers are protected exclusively by the seat belts, which must always be secured.

Do not wash the internal door panels with water or pressurized vapor.

Do not hang rigid objects on the clothes hooks.

36 Front and side airbags MSP System Activating the MSP system WARNING In the event of a malfunction with the MSP disabled, The MSP system is automatically the vehicle will react as if it were not The vehicle is equipped with an MSP enabled each time the engine is equipped with this system. In any case, started. During the activation phases, (Maserati Stability Program) yaw have the MSP system checked at the the initials MSP switch on in green on prevention monitoring system Maserati Service Network as soon as the multi-function display. To disable encompassing all of the vehicle's possible. control systems: ABS, EBD, ASR and it, press button A for about 2 seconds. When the system is disabled, the MSR. It has a model within it that WARNING If you have to tow the car initials, on the multi-function display 2 predicts the vehicle's behaviour with with 2 wheels raised, ensure that the and the LED on the button light up. extreme accuracy. The system is ignition key is in the STOP position. Press button A to switch on the system capable of detecting whether the Otherwise, with the MSP switched on, again: the warning light on the multi- driver is about to lose control of the the respective control unit stores a function display and the button led go vehicle. In this case, it can activate the malfunction in the memory resulting brake calipers individually and engine off. in the initials lighting up on the control, in order to create a torque instrument panel, which requires the sufﬁcient to resist the vehicle's yawing Fault signals intervention of the Maserati Service moment. In the event of a fault, the system is Network for resetting of the system. automatically disabled and cannot be re-activated. When driving, this WARNING In low grip conditions condition is signalled by the LED on the (when there is ice, snow, sand etc.) It is button switching off and by the advisable not to use the SPORT mode initials lighting up on the multi- function, even with the MSP enabled. function display. When the engine is started, any system malfunction is signalled by the initials lighting up on the multi-function display.

MSP System 37 ABS and EBD systems The failure is indicated by the red Although this device warning ABS > switching on on the contributes greatly to the instrument panel. vehicle's safety, it is still The vehicle is equipped with ABS In this case, we recommend you essential to drive with particular care (Antilock-Braking System) and EBD contact the nearest your Authorized when the road is wet or there is snow (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) Maserati Dealer workshop, which, or ice on the ground. systems which, via the ECU and the ABS thanks to the self-diagnostics system sensors, increase the braking system's the vehicle is equipped with, should be The vehicle is equipped with performance. able to identify the problem the EBD (Electronic Brakeforce 2 In the event of an emergency stop or immediately. Distribution) system. If the braking on slippery surfaces (where warning light switches on when there is snow, ice etc), the ABS, The vehicles must be ﬁtted the engine is running, this indicates a together with the conventional with wheel rims, tires and malfunction in the EBD system; in this braking system, are disigned to allow brake lining of the kind and case sharp braking could lead to the the driver to apply maximum braking make approved for this model by the rear wheels locking too early, and the force without the wheels locking and manufacturer. vehicle may skid. Driving extremely the driver consequently losing control carefully, go straight to the nearest of the vehicle. your Maserati Dealer workshop to The system is based on an ECU which have the system checked. processes the signals transmitted by the 4 sensors located on the 4 wheels. When a wheel is tending to lock, the sensor warns the ECU which, in turn, informs to the electro-hydraulic unit to intervene by modulating the pressure exerted on the brake calipers; The driver will feel a 'pulsing' sensation coming from the brake pedal, which is quite normal. In the event of a failure, the system will be deactivated, but this will not affect the efﬁciency of the standard braking system.

38 ABS and EBD systems If only the > warning light If the minimum brake fluid The system's performance, in switches on while the engine level warning light terms of active safety, must is running, this normally switches on, stop the vehicle not lead the driver to run indicates a malfunction in the ABS immediately and check the brake fluid futile and unjustified risks. The vehicle only. In this case, the braking system level in the tank: if the level is below must always be driven suitably with maintains its efficiency, but the anti- the minimum, top it up with the regards to the weather and road locking device cannot be used. In these prescribed fluid and contact your conditions, visibility and the traffic. conditions the EBD system may also Authorized Maserati Dealer to have function less efficiently. Also in this the system checked. In fact, any fluid The maximum deceleration 2 case we recommend you go to the leaks from the hydraulic system will that can be reached always nearest your Authorized Maserati jeopardize the operation of both the depends on the tires' grip on Dealer immediately to have the standard braking and the ABS the roadbed. Obviously, if there is system checked, avoiding any sharp systems. snow or ice on the road, the grip is braking while you drive. greatly reduced and therefore, in these conditions the braking distance is greater, even with the activation of the ABS system.

ABS and EBD systems 39 ASR system (electronic The ASR acts in combination with the MSR function (engine braking electronic suspension adjustment anti-skid device) torque adjustment) system: in normal conditions (SPORT The ASR system also helps control the mode disabled) stability is prioritized engine braking torque when the The ASR system prevents the driving in low and medium grip conditions, accelerator pedal is released under low wheels skidding during acceleration while with the SPORT mode enabled grip conditions (snow, ice etc.): in these via the engine's ECU action (delayed the system gives priority to the conditions, in fact, the engine's high spark advance, reduced engine supply traction, optimizing the vehicle's braking torque may cause instability of 2 throttle opening and injection cut-off) performance. the vehicle. and that of the rear brakes. The system, using the same sensors as The ASR's action helps to increase the the ABS, detects the skidding arising stability and the vehicle's active safety on one or both of the driving wheels when it is running, especially in the when the accelerator is released and following situations: opens the engine supply motorized – internal wheel skidding on curves throttle, thereby reducing the braking because of the dynamic variations of torque and restoring the driving the load or excessive acceleration wheels' maximum grip conditions. – excessive power transmitted to the wheels, also in relation to road WARNING: However, the maximum conditions deceleration that can be obtained with – acceleration on slippery surfaces or the engine brake still depends on the where there is snow or ice, tire grip on the road. Obviously, snow or ice on the road greatly reduce the – in the event of loss of grip on wet grip values. roads (aquaplaning).

40 ASR system (electronic anti-skid device) Parking sensors (optional) The parking system sensors, housed in The warning beep stops immediately the rear bumper, are activated if the distance between the vehicle and automatically when the key is turned the obstacle increases. The tone cycle is During parking maneuvers, the to the MAR position and the reverse constant if the distance measured by parking sensors provide the driver with gear is engaged. When the reverse the central sensors remains unaltered, information on the distance between gear is engaged, a beep warns the while if this occurs with the lateral obstacles found behind the vehicle. driver that the system is active. The sensors, the signal stops after The information on the presence and system then begins to beep as soon as approximately 3 seconds, to prevent distance of the obstacle is transmitted an obstruction is detected, with the for example continuous beeps in the to the driver by warning beeps which 2 frequency increasing as the vehicle event of maneuvers alongside walls. sound with an increasing frequency as approaches the obstacle. the car approaches. When the obstacle is located at a Sensors By supplementing his/her direct visual distance of less than 30 cm, the beep is information with that provided by the To detect the distance of the obstacles, continuous. system's warning sound signals, the the system uses 4 sensors housed in the driver can avoid potential collisions. rear bumper.

However, the driver remains For the system to operate responsible during parking correctly the sensors maneuvers and in other positioned on the bumper potentially dangerous situations. The must be kept clean (remove any mud, system has actually been designed dirt, snow or ice). only as a supplementary aid during parking maneuvers, since it allows the driver to detect objects outside the ﬁeld of vision.

Parking sensors (optional) 41 WARNING: When cleaning the sensors, Sensor range If there is an object located in the take special care not to scratch or central zone, it will be detected at The sensors allow the system to damage them; therefore, do not use distances of less than 1,50 m. monitor the rear of the vehicle; in fact, dry, rough or hard cloths. The sensors If the obstacle is located in a lateral their position covers the central and must be washed with clean water, position, it will be detected at lateral zones at the rear of the vehicle. possibly with car shampoo added. In distances of less than 0,6 m. car-washes which use steam jet or high pressure cleaning machines, keep the 2 nozzle at least 10 cm away from the sensors.

42 Parking sensors (optional) Fault signals WARNING: During parking maneuvers, However, the driver remains always take the utmost care with responsible during parking The system's ECU runs all the checks on obstacles that could be located above maneuvers and in other the components every time the reverse or underneath the sensors. In fact, in potentially dangerous situations. gear is engaged. certain circumstances, objects located When these maneuvers are A parking sensor system failure is near the rear of the vehicle are not performed, always make sure there indicated by a continuous warning detected by the system and therefore are no people (especially children) or signal from the buzzer when the could damage the vehicle or be animals in the maneuvering area. The reverse gear is engaged. damaged themselves. parking sensors must be considered an In the event of a failure signal, stop the 2 aid for the driver who, in any case, vehicle and rotate the ignition key to WARNING: The signals transmitted by must never take less care during the STOP position. Then try cleaning the sensors can also be altered by potentially dangerous maneuvers, the sensors or moving the vehicle away damage to the sensors or by dirt, snow even if they are carried out at low from any possible ultrasound sources or ice on the latter or even by speeds. (e.g. pneumatic truck brakes or ultrasound systems (e.g. pneumatic pneumatic hammers) and rotate the truck brakes or pneumatic hammers) in ignition key to the MAR position. This the vicinity. way, if the cause of the operating fault has been removed, the system will start functioning again automatically and the failure buzzer will stop. If however, the failure beep continues, contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer to have the system checked.

Parking sensors (optional) 43 Fire extinguisher The fire extinguisher must always be fastened to its special brackets. If it is (optional) not used, we recommend you remove the entire device to free the passenger A portable fire extinguisher is located foot area from the fire extinguisher on the passenger compartment floor brackets. for immediate accessibility in case of need. The extinguisher is fastened by WARNING: To use the fire extinguisher, 2 means of special brackets. follow the specific instructions Charged with powder, it has a 2 kg - indicated on the device. capacity (8 second nominal discharge time) and does not contain chlorofluorocarbons. Check the pressure and the charge status using the pressure gauge A regularly.

44 Fire extinguisher (optional) Fuel cut-off inertia switch After impact, if you smell fuel Check that the warning light on or note any leakage from the the instrument panel is switched off. fuel supply system, do not Check once again that there are no The vehicle is equipped with a safety reactivate the switch in order to fuel leaks. switch which is designed to intervene prevent any ﬁre risks. in the event of a collision, cutting off the fuel supply and consequently Resetting the switch causing the engine to stop. It also prevents the fuel spreading if the fuel Rotate the ignition key to the STOP lines are damaged during the accident. position. 2 The intervention of the safety switch is Check that there is no leakage from indicated by the warning light the fuel system. appearing on the instrument panel. If no leaks are found, reset the inertia The switch is positioned inside the left- switch which stops the fuel pump hand service compartment, in the operation, by pressing the button B on luggage compartment. the switch. To gain access to the switch, open the Rotate the ignition key to the MAR compartment hatch by pulling the position, wait for a few seconds and handgrip A. then move it to the ACC. position.

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Fuel cut-off inertia switch 45 46 Fuel cut-off inertia switch Instruments and controls

Dashboard (version with "Cambiocorsa" gearbox) 48 Dashboard (version with manual gearbox) 50 Instrument panel 52 Indicators and warning lights 54 Instruments and indicators 57 3 Trip recorder reset button 61 Instrument panel dimmer switch 61 Controls and interior equipment 62

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48 Dashboard (version with "Cambiocorsa" gearbox) 1) Instrument panel 16) Emergency light switch 32) Hood opening lever 2) Lower gear activation lever DOWN 17) Info Center display and controls 33) Steering wheel height and depth 3) Interior temperature sensor 18) Ventilation and heating controls adjuster lever 4) Driver’s airbag 19) Electric window controls 34) Low beam height adjustment control (excluding vehicles equipped 5) Upper gear activation lever UP 20) Handbrake lever with xenon headlights) 6) Windshield/headlight wiper/washer 21) External rear-view mirror controls 35) External lights control control lever (optional) 22) Rear air-conditioning and heating 36) Cruise Control control lever 7) Upper ventilation and heating vents (optional), direction indicators and outlet 23) Ashtray and cigarette lighter low/high beam switch 8) Clock 24) Pushbutton for “low grip” of the 3 9) Central air-conditioning and heating "Cambiocorsa" gearbox vents 25) Push button for "Cambiocorsa" 10) Fuel tank ﬂap control button gearbox “automatic mode” (located in the glove compartment) 26) Joystick for shifting to 1st and 11) Luggage compartment lid control reverse gears button (in the glove compartment) 27) Switch unit 12) Passenger’s airbag 28) Starter/steering wheel lock switch 13) Glove compartment 29) Lower air-conditioning/heating 14) Air conditioning and heating vents system vents 30) Horn control 15) Side window vents 31) Seat adjustment controls

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50 Dashboard (version with manual gearbox) 1) Instrument panel 16) Gearshift lever 31) External lights control 2) Interior temperature sensor 17) External rear-view mirror controls 32) Cruise Control control lever 3) Driver’s airbag 18) Rear air-conditioning and heating (optional), direction indicators and low/high beam switch 4) Windshield/headlight wiper/washer vents control lever (optional) 19) Ashtray and cigarette lighter 5) Upper ventilation and heating 20) Handbrake lever outlet 21) Electric window controls 6) Clock 22) Switch unit 7) Central air-conditioning and heating 23) Ventilation and heating controls vents 24) Starter/steering wheel lock switch 8) Fuel tank ﬂap control button 3 25) Lower air-conditioning/heating (located in the glove compartment) vents 9) Luggage compartment lid control 26) Horn control button (in the glove compartment) 27) Seat adjustment controls 10) Passenger’s airbag 28) Hood opening lever 11) Glove compartment 29) Steering wheel height and depth 12) Air conditioning and heating adjuster lever system vents 30) Low beam height adjustment 13) Side window vents control (excluding vehicles equipped 14) Emergency light switch with xenon headlights) 15) Info Center display and controls

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52 Instrument panel 1) Oil pressure gauge and low pressure 15) Right-hand direction indicator 29) External temperature LED: it warning light warning light switches on when the temperature is 2) Coolant thermometer and high 16) Maserati CODE system warning equal to or lower than + 2 °C (icy road temperature warning light light surface hazard) 3) Front seat heating warning light 17) Driver’s seat belt warning light 30) Electronic alarm device LED 4) High beams warning light 18) Passenger's airbag deactivated 31) Speedometer with trip and total distance odometer 5) Parking lights/low beams warning warning light light 19) Voltmeter and generator warning 32) Trip odometer reset button 6) Left-hand direction indicator light warning light 20) Fuel level gauge and low fuel 7) Air bag/pretensioners failure indicator 3 warning light 21) Tacometer 8) Light failure warning light 22) Instrument panel dimmer switch 9) EBD system failure warning light 23) Multi-function display 10) Warning light for EOBD engine 24) Doors, engine/luggage control system failure compartment open display 11) Catalytic converter high 25) Inertia switch activated warning temperature warning light light 12) ABS system failure warning light 26) Front brake pad worn/low brake 13) Front brake pad worn/low brake ﬂuid warning light ﬂuid warning light 27) Indicator for "Cambiocorsa" gear 14) Handbrake on warning light engaged / parking lights on 28) External temperature gauge

Instrument panel 53 Indicators and warning Airbag/pre-tensioner Electronic brakeforce lights failure distribution (EBD) failure When the pre-tensioner and/ warning light or airbag system is defective. It switches on when the EBD system is Seat heating (optional) defective. Indicates that the heating Turning the key to MAR, the In this case abrupt braking can cause device of one or both front light comes on but it should early locking of the rear wheels and seats is turned on. go out after a few seconds possible side skid of the car. Drive with with the engine running. the utmost care and consult your Authorized Maserati Dealer High beams If the light stays on or if it immediately. 3 does not come on or if it When the high beams are comes on during running, turned on or ﬂashing. stop immediately and consult the your Authorized Maserati Dealer. Parking lights/low beams Light failure warning It switches on when the light dipped lights, low beams or parking lights are turned on. It switches on in the case of system failure or burning-out of the bulbs for the parking, license plate, Direction stop or rear fog lights. indicators They switch on when the direction lights or the hazard warning lights are turned on.

54 Indicators and warning lights Engine control system WARNING: When you turn the ignition IF THE WARNING LIGHT failure (EOBD) key to the MAR position and the U CONTINUES FLASHING OR does not light up or switches on when STAYS ON AFTER HAVING Under normal conditions, the driving the car, contact your REDUCED THE SPEED: dangerous warning light should switch on when Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as temperature in the catalytic the ignition key is turned to the MAR possible. converters, catalysts can be damaged. position and switch off as soon as the Stop the car immediately and have it engine is started. This will show that Catalytic converter high towed to ayour Authorized Maserati the warning light is working properly. temperature warning Dealer workshop by a road service If the warning light remains on or light vehicle to remove the failure. switches on while driving, it indicates Turning the key to MAR the warning that there is a failure in the fuel supply/ Maserati declines all ignition and emission control systems. light comes on for self-diagnosis, but 3 should go out after starting the responsibility for whatever The failure could cause high exhaust damage deriving from non engine. emissions, loss of performance, poor compliance with the above mentioned This warning light starts ﬂashing or driving conditions and high warnings. consumption levels. comes on with a ﬁxed light when Under these conditions you can engine malfunction results in high exhaust system temperature. Defective wheel anti- proceed slowly without demanding lock system (ABS) engine performance or high speed. Prolonged use of the car when the WARNING LIGHT FLASHING: It switches on when the ABS warning light is on can cause damage. catalyst temperature is too system is defective. The normal brake For this reason, you should contact high. Reduce speed system remains operational, but it is your Authorized Maserati Daler as immediately until the warning light advisable to contact your Authorized soon as possible. The warning light will goes out and then drive carefully at Maserati Daler as soon as possible. go out if the problem disappears. The moderate speed. Contact your error will be stored by the system in Authorized Maserati Dealer as soon as any case. possible to remove the failure.

Indicators and warning lights 55 Front brake pads worn/ Handbrake on Seat belts brake fluid low The warning light flashes It switches on when the when the handbrake is driver's seat belt is not It switches on when the front operated. fastened or fastened incorrectly. A brake pads reach the wear limit or the buzzer is also activated for 8 seconds brake fluid level drops below the Maserati CODE when the light is on. minimum level. The operation of the warning light can be checked by When the ignition key is turned to the MAR position, Passenger's airbag pressing the button on the brake fluid deactivated reservoir cover located in the engine it may switch on under three possible compartment. conditions: This warning light turns on 3 – One flash - key code recognized. The when the passenger’s airbag is WARNING: When replacing the front engine can be started. deactivated. brake pads, also check the rear brake – Fixed light - key code not recognised. pads for wear. To start the engine, follow the Fuel shut-off inertia switch on emergency starting procedure as If the warning light comes on specified in the chapter "emergency It switches on when the when the car is travelling situations", after having attempted inertia switch has been activated check immediately brake fluid to start it with other keys. following a collision, thereby shutting level. If fluid level is below the – Flashing light - vehicle not protected off the fuel supply. minimum limit there could be a by the Maserati CODE. The engine leakage. Contact your Authorized can, however, be started but, contact After impact, if you smell fuel Maserati Dealer before restarting the your Authorized Maserati Daler as or leakage is noted from the car. soon as possible because the car is fuel system do not re-activate not protected against attempts at the switch in order to prevent the risk theft. of fire.

56 Indicators and warning lights Instruments 2 – Coolant temperature gauge 21 – Tachometer and indicators It indicates the temperature of the It indicates the engine's r.p.m. Correct coolant. If the needle indicates high driving allows the driver to utilize the temperatures and at the same time the engine performance fully, without the 1 – Oil pressure gauge warning light switches on, stop the car need for over-revving. It indicates the engine oil pressure. In immediately and have the cooling normal operation, the needle must be system checked by your Athorized at the center (2.5 to 5 bar). If it moves Maserati Dealer. towards 0 and at the same time the warning light switches on, stop the car and carry out the necessary checks. The warning light also switches on when 3 the igntion key is turned to the MAR position, but it should switch off as soon as the engine starts.A delay in the light going out is permitted only when the engine is idling. If the engine has been required to work at maximum rate, the warning light may ﬂash with the engine idling but it should go out when accelerating lightly.

Instruments and indicators 57 19 – Voltmeter 20 – Fuel level gauge It indicates the battery voltage and the The warning light inside the consequent normal operation of the instrument switches on to indicate that charging system. With the battery in there are about 18 liters fuel left in the good condition, with the engine off tank. and the starter key in MAR position, it is located between 10V and 13V. With the engine running the indicator moves to values over 13V. The low recharge warning light inside the voltmeter indicates possible problems 3 in the recharging system. When the starter key is turned to the MAR position, the warning light switches on, but it should switch off as soon as the engine starts. Any delay in its switching off with the engine idling is not indicative of malfunctioning.

58 Instruments and indicators 23 – Multi-function display Indicates a failure in the 24 – Doors and engine/luggage electronic suspensions MSP Switches on when the MSP compartment open display system. system is activated. Indicates that doors and hood/trunk Indicates deactivation or v Engine oil pressure are open or not properly closed. failure of the MSP system. low. t Indicates a failure in the SPORT Indicates electronic t “Cambiocorsa" gearbox. suspensions "sport" setting. Indicates windshield/ PWR Indicates that the SPORT ) headlights washer ﬂuid mode is set for the low. "Cambiocorsa" gearbox. Indicates that the CRUISE Indicates that the Cruise AUTO 3 "automatic transmission" Control is activated. mode is set for the "Cambiocorsa" gearbox. LEVEL Indicates low "Cambiocorsa" gearbox oil level. ICE Indicates that the "low grip" mode is set for the "Cambiocorsa" gearbox.

Instruments and indicators 59 27 – Indicator for "Cambiocorsa" 28 – External temperature gauge 29 – Outside temperature LED gear engaged / parking lights on Indicates the external temperature in It switches on when the outside When the ignition key is turned to the °C or °F, according to the market. temperature is equal to or lower than MAR position, it indicates that the 2 °C to indicate the risk of icy road "Cambiocorsa" gear is engaged: WARNING: When the letter "E" is surfaces. – N (neutral) displayed for several seconds (when starting the engine and before the – R (reverse) outside ambient temperature appears) st – 1 (1 gear) it indicates a malfunction in the – 2 (2nd gear) heating/air-conditioning system. – 3 (3rd gear) Contact your Authorized Maserati 3 Dealer as soon as possible for service to – 4 (4th gear) remove the failure. – 5 (5th gear) – 6 (6th gear) When the key is removed, it indicates, through the warning light F, that the parking lights are on.

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60 Instruments and indicators Trip recorder reset button Instrument panel dimmer switch Press button A to set the trip recorder to zero. Turn button B, with the external lights on, to adjust the instrument panel lighting.

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Trip recorder reset button / InstrumentTrip recorder panel dimmer reset button switch 61 Controls and interior Front fog lights Heated side window and side- equipment Press button B to switch on the front view mirror defroster fog lights. They only work with the Activation of the heated side window parking lights or low beam headlights and of the side rear view mirror Hazard warning lights on. The LED on the pushbutton defroster is only possible when the Press button A to turn on the hazard switches on when the lights are on. ignition key is in the MAR position and warning lights. Their operation does by pressing button D. Although not depend upon the position of the Rear fog lights activation of the heated side window is ignition key. Press the button again to Press button C to switch on the rear timed, it is advisable to turn it off as turn them off. fog lights. They only work with the soon as the window is cleared of mist or frost to avoid overloading the 3 When these lights are on, the direction front fog lights or low beams on. The indicators, the related warning lights LED on the pushbutton switches on battery. When the heated side window on the instrument panel and the when the lights are on. is activated, the LED on the button button are ﬂashing. lights up. Do not use the rear fog lights WARNING: When the hazard warning in normal visibility conditions WARNING: To prevent the battery lights are activated, the direction to avoid dazzling vehicles from going ﬂat, it is advisable to indicators control is disabled. behind. activate the heated side window only when the engine is running.

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62 Controls and interior equipment Opening the luggage Opening the fuel tank flap Low beam height adjuster compartment Press the F pushbutton (inside the (excluding vehicles equipped Press pushbutton E (located inside the glove compartment) to open the fuel with xenon headlights) glove compartment) to open the trunk tank ﬂap on the right-hand rear side of It operates only with the ignition key lid. the car. in the MAR position. Operation is possible only with the Operation is possible only with the With the control turned upwards or ignition key removed or in the STOP ignition key removed or in the STOP downwards G, the height of the low and ACC positions. position. beams varies for adjustment to the car load.

WARNING: The version with gas (xenon)-emitting headlights is 3 equipped with a system that automatically keeps the headlight setting steady even with any variation in the loads being transported.

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Controls and interior equipment 63 MSP system SPORT setting On vehicles which are not equipped with electronically-controlled The MSP system is automatically On vehicles equipped with suspensions, pressing button M will activated when starting the engine. electronically-controlled suspensions, select the POWER mode, which sets It is possible to disconnect or reconnect pressing button L will select the SPORT the traction control and Cambiocorsa the system during running by pressing mode, which sets the suspensions, gearbox (if available) to a racing-type button H. To prevent inadvertent traction control and Cambiocorsa driving style. deactivation, the button is to be gearbox (if available) to a racing-type pressed for about 2 seconds for driving style. deactivating the MSP system. Please note that selecting the SPORT When the MSP system is on, the button mode strongly decreases driving led is off, when the system is on the comfort, especially in city trafﬁc and 3 MSP warning light on the multi- on uneven roadbeds. function display lights up. When the system is off, the LEDs on the pushbutton and the letters on the multifunction display light up.

L M H

64 Controls and interior equipment Clock Front ceiling lights Rear ceiling lights Press pushbutton N to set the clock: The ceiling lights include one central The rear ceiling lights R, which switch slight pressure = slow adjustment light and one reading light. The central on automatically when one of the prolonged pressure = fast adjustment. light switches on automatically when doors is opened and off again after a The clock lights up when the external one of the doors is opened and set time period, are activated manually lights are turned on. switches off a set period of time after by pressing the transparent panel at they are closed. It can also be switched point S. on manually by pressing button P. The reading light is controlled by button Q. 3

R S P

Controls and interior equipment 65 Sun visors Ashtray and cigarette lighter Glove compartment These can be positioned to the front or They are found on the central console It is positioned in the lower part of the to the side. To place the visor sideways, under a cover. Press the rear part to dashboard on the passenger's side, lower it and unhook it from the open the cover. and the opening pushbutton V is retainer T. Press button U down to turn on the equipped with a lock. The The vanity mirror is accessed by cigarette lighter, which automatically compartment is lit by a courtesy light lowering the passenger side visor. Its returns to its initial position and is when it is opened. built-in light switches on automatically ready for use after 20 seconds. (with the ignition key on MAR) when Remove the tray in order to clean the the protective cover is opened. Before ashtray. raising the visor, close the mirror cover. 3 WARNING: Always check to ensure that the cigarette lighter has been switched off.

The cigarette lighter reaches high temperatures. Handle it carefully and do not allow children to use it because of risk of ﬁre and burns!

T V

66 Controls and interior equipment To ensure passenger safety, Center storage compartment Glass compartment the compartment must always It is found in the rear side of the This is positioned on the tunnel, near remain closed when the car is central console. For access, lift the lid the handbrake lever, and it can contain running. which is pressed shut. either a glass or a can.

Controls and interior equipment 67 Seat pockets Coat-hooks The front seats come equipped with a These are found in the rear of the map pocket on the back. passenger compartment. To pull out a hook press button Z. To reposition it WARNING: Do not store heavy or back, push it upwards in its seating. pointed objects in the seat pockets. When the hooks are not in use, turn them to the closed position.

68 Controls and interior equipment Before you drive

Doors 70 Engine compartment hood 72 Luggage compartment 73 Fuel tank flap 74 Keys 75 Ignition switch 78 Electronic alarm device (optional) 79 Front seats 83 4 Rear seats 87 Side-view mirrors 88 Steering wheel 90 External lights and direction indicators 91 Windshield wipers and headlight washers (optional) 93 Maserati Info Center 95 Sound system 105 Air conditioning and heating system 107 Specific luggage set (optional) 114

69 Doors WARNING: If one of the doors is not Power windows closed properly or there is a problem in Activation is possible only with the the system, the central door lock will Opening doors from the outside ignition key in the MAR position. not switch on and after some attempts, The controls are found on the central Switch off the alarm device and the the device is disabled for several console, in front of the gearshift lever. centralized door locking by the radio minutes. During that time , the doors B-Open/close front left-hand window operated control (see paragraph can still be locked or unlocked C-Open/close front right-hand “Electronic alarm device” on page 83). manually without the activation of the window. With the central lock released, lift the electrical system. After this period the handle to open the door. With alarm unit is once again ready to receive device off it is possible to open the instructions. If the cause of the door by inserting and turning the key malfunction has been eliminated, the in the lock of one of the doors. device will resume normal operation. If not, the disabling cycle will be 4 From the inside repeated. The central door lock is switched on or off from the inside of the car using the Door open warning lights safety button A on any one of the These warning lights, on the doors. instrument panel, come on when the The central door locking is doors, engine and luggage automatically released by pulling the compartment lids are not properly internal handle of one of the doors. closed.

C A B

70 Doors Pressing the window button on the Never leave children Door open indicator driver side B with the key in the MAR unattended inside the vehicle: Each door is fitted with a reflector D position operates the window in If one or both doors are open fitted to the door rabbet. automatic mode: the window is closed or not closed properly, both power when it reaches the limit stop (or by windows work even if the ignition key Door courtesy light is in the STOP position or if it has been pressing the button again). Each door is equipped with a courtesy removed. The possibility of the light E, fitted on the lower part of the window controls being operated can WARNING: If the power window is door panel to light up the access/exit be very dangerous. operated with the door open, the area of the car. window stops before reaching the upper threshold to prevent Leaving children in a parked interference with the strip when car with the windows shut is closing the door. dangerous. The temperature inside the car can reach very high When the door is opened, the levels, causing fainting and serious 4 window is slightly lowered injury. and then closes automatically after the door is closed: take the WARNING: Before disconnecting the utmost care to avoid passengers battery, lower the side windows by at (especially children) being near the least 4÷5 centimeters, in order to avoid windows when opening/closing the damaging the strips when opening doors. and closing the doors. When the battery is connected and loaded, this Improper use of electric operation is carried out automatically window controls can be upon opening and closing the door. dangerous. Check that The windows must remain lowered passengers are away from the side until the battery is connected once windows before closing them. Always again. remove the ignition key when you get If the battery runs flat when the D out of the car in order to avoid windows are fully raised, open the accidental activation of the power door only if necessary and taking windows - they represent a hazard for utmost care. Do not close the door as long as the window cannot be passengers remaining in the car. E lowered.

Doors 71 Engine compartment Release the safety device by lifting Always check that the hood is button B located in the middle of the properly shut so that it cannot hood grille. open while the car is moving. Lifting the lid: The procedure is To open the engine compartment facilitated by the side gas struts. hood: pull lever A located on the lower The lid positions itself at the maximum left hand side of the dashboard. opening position and does not require support stays. WARNING: If necessary, the engine To close the engine compartment lid: compartment hood can be released by lower it to about 20 cm from the pulling the eyelet on the emergency engine compartment and let it drop; it cable found near the lever. closes automatically.

B A

72 Engine compartment hood Luggage compartment WARNING: The struts are calibrated to WARNING: If there is a heavy load in helpnsure proper operation with the the trunk, and you are traveling at weights speciﬁed by the manufacturer. night, you should check the height of The luggage compartment trunk can Arbitrary additions of objects (spoilers, the low beams (this notice does not be opened from the inside or outside trunk racks, etc.) can jeopardize proper apply in the case of versions with of the car. To open it from the inside operation and safety in the use of the xenon-headlights). See section on use button A, which is found in the luggage compartment lid. "Adjusting low beam headlight glove compartment. Operation is height". possible only with the ignition key When using the trunk, never removed or in the STOP or ACC exceed the maximum loads The luggage compartment is position. allowed (see chapters illuminated by the ceiling light B which “Capacities and Technical switches on automatically when the lid To open the trunk from the outside, Speciﬁcation”). Also check that the is opened and it switches off after a use the ignition key. objects contained in the trunk are timed interval. arranged properly. 4 Raising the lid is is facilitated by the If the luggage compartment lid is left action of the gas struts. open, the light switches off after several minutes. To switch it on again, close the lid and then re-open it.

A B

Luggage compartment 73 Fuel tank flap When refueling, the cap must remain Fuel tank flap emergency hanging from the flap by means of the opening respective hook B. The fuel tank flap is found on the If necessary the flap can be opened by The cap is joined to the filler neck with right-hand rear side of the car. To open pulling the cable C located on the right a strap to prevent misplacement while the flap, press pushbutton A which is hand side of the luggage refueling. located inside the glove compartment. compartment. The flap must be re-closed manually. Operation is possible only with the Before closing the flap, check that the ignition key removed or in the STOP fuel filler cap is fully tightened. position. The cap’s hermetic seal may result in a Do not bring open flames or lit slight pressure increase in the tank. cigarettes close to the filler: Any hissing noise while the cap is being because of the risk of fire! released is normal. Also avoid putting your face close to 4 the filler so as not to inhale noxious fumes.

C A B

74 Fuel tank flap Keys The key serves to: 2) If the warning light CODE – start the engine remains on and the warning light – lock/unlock doors (centralized door EOBD , switches off and comes on The Maserati CODE system locking) again immediately, after the four In order to increase protection against – lock/unlock glove compartment second diagnostics for the ECU control attempts at theft, the car is equipped – activate/deactivate the passenger's units, the code has not been with an electronic engine immobilizer airbag recognized. In this case, it is advisable system (Maserati CODE), which is – lock/unlock the luggage to turn the key back into position STOP automatically activated when the compartment lid (manual and power and then back to MAR; if the starter key is removed. opening) immobilizer stays on, try with the Each starter key contains an electronic – alarm activation/deactivation other keys. If it is still not possible to device which transmits a code signal to start the engine, try the emergency the Maserati CODE control unit, and Operation start-up procedure (see chapter engine ignition is enabled only if the Each time the ignition key is removed "Emergency starting") and contact key code is recognized by the system. from the STOP position the protection your Authorized Maserati Dealer. 4 Two A keys are supplied with the system activates the engine vehicle. immobilizer. Driving with the ignition key on MAR: Upon starting the engine, when the 1) If the warning light CODE key is turned to the MAR position: switches on, it means that the system is 1) If the code is recognized, the CODE carrying out a self-diagnosis check. At on the instrument panel turns off the ﬁrst stop you can test the system: within a second, while the EOBD turn the engine off by rotating the warning light, once the ECU diagnosis ignition key to the STOP position and has been completed switches off after then turn the key back into position. MAR: the warning light CODE will A about four seconds. Under these conditions, the protection system switch on and off within a second. If recognizes the key code and the LED stays on, repeat the procedure deactivates the engine immobilizer. described previously leaving the key at When the key is turned to AVV, the STOP for more that 30 seconds. If the engine starts. problem persists, please contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer.

Keys 75 2) If the warning light CODE is Duplicating the keys Emergency starting flashing, it means that the vehicle is When ordering additional keys, If the Maserati CODE is unable to not protected by the engine remember that memorizing (up to deactivate the engine immobilizer, the immobilizing device. Contact your maximum of 7 keys) must be carried warning light CODE remains on, Authorized Maserati Dealer out on all the keys, including those whereas the warning light EOBD immediately to have all the keys stored already in your possession. Contact switches off for four seconds to come in the memory. your Authorized Maserati Dealer on again immediately, and the engine directly, bringing with you all the keys does not start. The engine can only be WARNING: Strong impact can damage in your possession, the Maserati CODE started with the emergency procedure. the electronic components in the key. system CODE CARD, the electronic alarm device CODE CARD, a personal WARNING: It is recommended to read WARNING: Each key supplied has its ID and the identification and the whole procedure through carefully own specific code, which must be registration documents proving before carrying it out. stored in the memory of the system ownership of the car. The codes of any 4 control unit. keys that are not available when the If an error is made, turn the key back new storage procedure is carried out into position STOP And repeat the will be deleted from the memory to procedure starting from step 1. prevent any lost or stolen keys being 1) Read the 5-digit electronic code used to start the car. found on the CODE CARD. 2) Turn the key to position MAR: at this point, the CODE and EOBD warning lights stay on. 3) press the accelerator pedal down and keep it pressed. After about 8 seconds, the warning light EOBD switches off. Release the accelerator pedal and count the number of times the warning light EOBD flashes.

76 Keys 4) Wait until the number of flashes is If the warning light EOBD remains the same as the first digit on the CODE on, turn the key to position STOP and CARD and then press the accelerator repeat the procedure from step 1. pedal down and keep it pressed until the warning light EOBD switches WARNING: After an emergency start- off, after being lit for about 4 seconds, up procedure, we advise you to contact then release the accelerator. your Authorized Maserati Dealer since 5) The warning light EOBD will the emergency procedure must be start flashing again. As soon as the performed after each start. displayed number of flashing is equal to the second digit of your CODE CARD, press down the accelerator pedal and keep it pressed. 6) Proceed in the same manner for the remaining digits in the code on the 4 CODE CARD. 7) When the last digit has been entered, keep the accelerator pedal pressed down. The warning light EOBD will switch on for 4 seconds and then switch off; release the accelerator. 8) Rapid flashing of the warning light EOBD (for about 4 seconds) confirms that the procedure has been completed. 9) Start the engine by turning the key from position MAR. to position AVV.

Keys 77 Ignition switch In the event of tampering with the starter switch (e.g. attempted theft), have it The starter switch can turn in 4 checked by your Authorized Maserati positions: Dealer before restarting the car. STOP - Engine off, engine immobilizer and steering wheel lock activated, When you get out of the car, connected devices excluded apart from always remove the key to those that are not key-controlled (e.g. prevent someone from centralized door lock, trunk opening accidentally activating the controls or control, etc.). The key is removable. starting the car. ACC - Position for cigarette lighter. The Remember to apply the handbrake key is not removable. and, if the car is on a hill, put it in ﬁrst MAR - ON position. All electrical gear. 4 devices can operate. If the car is on a downward slope, AVV - Engine start up. engage reverse gear. With the “Cambiocorsa" transmission, always shift to the P position.

Never leave children unattended in the car.

STOP ACC MAR AVV

78 Ignition switch Electronic alarm System activation The alarm system becomes operative after approximately 25 seconds and device (optional) To turn on the electronic alarm system, press button A on the key: the alarm is activated when: – the direction indicators ﬂash twice; – a door is opened The electronic alarm device carries out – the red LED B ﬂashes on the – the luggage compartment trunk is the following functions: instrument panel; opened – remote management of the – the car's centralized door locking – the engine engine compartment centralized door locking/unlocking system is activated, thereby locking hood is opened – perimetral surveillance, detecting the doors. – someone attempts to enter the car the opening of doors, engine hood from a window and trunk lid WARNING: If the button on the key has – the power supply is off – motion surveillance, detecting been pressed out of its range for more – the siren is disconnected intrusion in the passenger than 16 times, it must be pressed twice – the car is moved. compartment consecutively in order to control the – car movement surveillance. electronic alarm system again. 4 WARNING: The engine immobilizer function is provided by the Maserati CODE system, which is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed from the starter switch.

Electronic alarm device (optional) 79 Should direction indicators be flashing Deactivation Exclusion of passenger 8 times when you activate the alarm To switch the electronic car alarm off, compartment motion sensor system, this means that one of the press the key button A: (ultrasound system) doors or the hood/trunk is not closed – the direction indicators flash once; If you wish to park the car with the and therefore is not protected by the – the red led B on the instrument windows lowered or leave a child or perimetral surveillance. Check for panel switches off; pet in the car and activate the alarm correct closing of doors, hood/trunk – the centralized door lock system is system, the internal motion sensor and close the open one without activated and the doors are must be deactivated. deactivating the alarm system: the unlocked. To activate the electronic alarm system direction indicators flashing once The alarm system is off and it is excluding the passenger compartment indicate that now the door, hood/ therefore possible to get into the car motion sensor control, keep the key trunk are closed properly and are and to start the engine. button pressed for approximately 3 protected by the perimetral seconds during activation: surveillance. – the direction indicators flash once; 4 – the red LED on the instrument panel WARNING: If the direction indicators remains on for about 25 seconds. flash 8 times when the alarm system is The system is active after about 25 activated with doors, hood and trunk seconds, but movement inside the properly closed, it means that the self- passenger compartment or intrusions diagnosis function has detected a through the open windows will not malfunction in the system and that you activate the alarm. should contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer to have the system checked.

80 Electronic alarm device (optional) Alarm memory Market homologation Ordering extra radio operated Should the red LED B on the The electronic alarm device is controls instrument panel be ﬂashing when compliant with the current federal For purchasing new keys with a remote you deactivate the alarm system, this legislation covering radio frequencies. control contact your Authorized means that during your absence the The homologation number is indicated Maserati Dealer and remember to alarm system was activated. at the end of this manual, before the bring with you: 1 switching off ever 6 seconds = contents. – all the keys in your possession with passenger compartment volume For those markets that require the related remote control control alarm transmitter and/or receiver marking, – the Maserati CODE system CODE 2 switching offs ever 6 seconds = door the approval number is found on the CARD alarm component. – the electronic alarm device CODE 4 switching offs ever 6 seconds = hood/ CARD trunk alarm – a personal ID 16 switching offs ever 6 seconds = self- – the identiﬁcation and registration powering alarm. documents proving ownership of the 4 car. The alarm system memory is reset when you turn the ignition key. WARNING: Radio-operated controls that are not provided for the new code storing procedure will be automatically deactivated in order to prevent any lost or stolen radio- operated controls from being used to deactivate the electronic alarm device.

Electronic alarm device (optional) 81 Replacing radio control batteries To replace the radio control battery: WARNING: Do not use sharp tools to If pressing one of the two key buttons, – separate the two halves of the key separate or join the key casing and A or B, the related function (activation/ using a small screwdriver. take the maximum care to avoid deactivation of the electronic alarm, – take the battery C off the retaining damages. opening of the luggage compartment ring D lid) is not activated, check that the – insert a new battery of the same type alarm system is working using the under the ring, observing the other key. If it functions using the indicated polarity other Key, the ﬁrst radio control – put the two halves of the key back battery must be replaced. together.

B C D

82 Electronic alarm device (optional) Front seats Back/forward adjustment Lumbar support adjustment Push control A on the outer side of the Push lever B up or down to the most Only adjust the seat when the seat forward or back. comfortable position. car is stationary. You could lose control of the car while WARNING: On vehicles equipped a ﬁre Seatback tilt driving. Moving the seat could distract extinguisher (optional), forward To tilt the seatback on the front seats, you or make you press a pedal movement of the passenger seat is lift lever C and move the seatback unintentionally. Adjust the driver's limited in order to prevent forwards. To facilitate access to the seat only when the car is stopped. interference with the ﬁre extinguisher. rear seats or getting out of the car, the front seats come equipped with the Seat adjustment is possible only with Height adjustment “Easy Entry” device (operational only the ignition key in the MAR position. Grip control A at the center and push with the door open), which moves However, with the door closed , seat down or up. them forwards and downwards adjustment operation is possible for automatically when the seat back is about 15 seconds after turning the Seat angle adjustment completely tilted and returns them to 4 ignition key to the STOP position and – Front part of seat: push the front end the driving position when it is then for another 15 seconds after the of control A up or down. straightened. last operation. – Rear part of seat: push the rear end of control A up or down.

Seat back angle adjustment Push lever B forwards or backwards to bring the seat backrest to raise or lower the backrest.

A B

Front seats 83 WARNING: The system (excluding the Seat heating (optional) Storing the seat and side rear seat with position memory) also To turn on the seat heating option, view mirror position (optional) includes a safety device which stops press the respective pushbutton D for a The system allows the user to store and the seat and then moves it a short few seconds. Seat heating is recall two different positions of the distance forward if the seatback independent: you can heat only the driver’s seat and of the side rear view knocks against passengers sitting in right seat or the left one or both. mirrors. the back seats. To stop the seat at any Heating of one or both seats is Storage is only possible with the point during the automatic forward or displayed by the relevant LED on the ignition key in the “MAR” position. reverse movement, use control A. instrument panel. Adjust the seat and side rear view mirror positions, then shift the gear to The front seat must not be WARNING: Turn off the seat heating reverse and arrange the mirrors once occupied when tilting or option when it is not needed, in order again so as to find the optimum field straightening the seatback. to avoid unecessary power of view for executing maneuvers. Passengers may only get into and out consumption. Afterwards, disengage the reverse 4 of the rear seat when the front ones gear. are stationary. Be very careful that rear Then, simultaneously press button seat passengers (especially children) “M” and button “1” or “2”, each one do not touch the seat and its guides corresponding to a storable position, when it is in motion. until the double beep is heard for confirmation.

1 2 M

84 Front seats Storage of the seat position does not WARNING: To stop the seat, press one System initialization include the lumbar area seat-back of the following pushbuttons "M", "1" When reconnecting the power supply adjustment. or "2", or one of the adjustment after a power cut-off (e.g. the battery When a new seat position is stored, the controls. master switch is activated, the fuse previous one memorized with the burns out or the battery goes ﬂat), same button is automatically deleted. WARNING: Malfunctioning of the seat check that the seats work correctly: if To recall one of the positions stored control unit is indicated by a sequence not, carry out the following with the door open, push the relevant of 5 tones emitted when the ignition procedures on both seats. button “1” or “2” for approximately 3 key is turned to the STOP position: With the ignition key in the STOP seconds. consult your Authorized Maserati position and the door closed on the A stored position can also be recalled Dealer to remove the failure. side of the seat concerned, open the with the door closed, keeping the door and start the following procedure relevant button pressed until the seat- within 5 seconds. You must then locking beep is heard. complete it within 10 seconds: 1) forwards - STOP 4 2) backwards - STOP 3) forwards - STOP 4) backwards - STOP 5) tilt the seatback completely and wait until the seat performs two complete travels (forwards and backwards) 6) return the seatback to the normal position.

Front seats 85 Headrest Armrest Center Storage Headrests are integrated in the seats. compartment The front seat armrest is found in the back of the central console. Rise the armrest to access the center storage compartment.

86 Front seats Rear seats Headrest The rear headrests are a ﬁxed part of Armrest the seatback. The rear armrest is movable and can be inserted into the backseat. To lower it, pull handle A.

Rear seats 87 Side-view mirrors – Mirror retraction: when button C is To store a new side rear view mirror pressed, both mirrors retract to position, turn the ignition key to allow parking in restricted spaces. “MAR” and adjust the mirror External rear-view mirrors Pressing the button again returns positions; then shift the gear to reverse They can be adjusted electrically (with the mirrors to their open position. and arrange the mirrors once again so the ignition key in the MAR position) The mirrors will yield in both directions as to find the optimum field of view and they are equipped with anti-mist in the event of a collision. for executing maneuvers. Afterwards, defrosters. disengage the reverse gear. Lastly, – Mirror selection (right-hand or left- On the versions equipped with simultaneously press button “M” and hand): move the selector A to the memory seats, the position of the side buttons “1” or “2”, each one right or left, depending upon the rear view mirrors is automatically corresponding to a storable position, mirror you wish to adjust. Bring the stored along with that of the seat, until the double beep is heard for selector back to the center to whether they are aimed for normal car confirmation. The new side rear view prevent mirror position being driving or for reverse maneuvers. mirror position will be stored 4 changed involuntarily. automatically along with the seat – Mirror positioning: control B allows position. It is also possible to modify each mirror to be adjusted with four the side rear view mirror position for movements (up – down – right – normal driving only or for reverse left). maneuvers.

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

The mirrors must always be in C the open unretracted position B when the car is moving. A

88 Side-view mirrors Internal rear-view mirror Electrically-shaded interior rear- Adjustable, with anti-glare position. view mirror (optional) Move the lever D under the mirror to The electrically shaded rearview mirror obtain the desired position (normal- automatically operates an anti-dazzle day, anti-glare night). function by gradually shading as the The mirror is ﬁtted with an accident- light shining on the mirror increases. prevention release system if it is struck This function is automatically with sufﬁcient force. deactivated in reverse to ensure maximum visibility of obstacles.

Side-view mirrors 89 Steering wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel with the car moving. The steering wheel can be adjusted for height and depth. – Move lever A to position 1. Under no circumstances – Make the steering wheel height and remove the steering wheel; depth adjustments. this procedure, if necessary, – Move lever A back to position 2 to must be carried out by an Authorized re-lock the steering wheel. Maserati Dealer.

A 2

90 Steering wheel External lights and Light switch High beams direction indicators Switch A has 4 settings: To turn on the high beams with the 0 – Lights off light switch in the 2 position, push 6 – Dipped and license plate lights on the left lever towards the dashboard. The external lights and directional Subsequently pushing the lever indicators switch on only with the 2 – Low beams on F towards the steering wheel will switch ignition key in the MAR position, with – Parking lights off the high beams and switch on the the exception of the parking lights, low beams. which can be turned on at any time. WARNING: For the use of the high beams, follow local driving regulations.

External lights and direction indicators 91 Flashing the headlights Parking lights Directions indicators Headlights can be ﬂashed by pulling The parking lights work only with the 3-position lever: the left-hand lever towards the ignition key in the STOP or ACC B-Off steering wheel. positions, or with the key removed. C-Lever up: right indicators Headlights can be ﬂashed even with They are switched on by turning the D-Lever down: left indicators. the lights switched off, if the ignition light switch to the F position. key is in the MAR position. When the parking lights are on, the WARNING: To indicate a temporary warning light on the F switches on. lane change, requiring only the WARNING: Flashing takes place with With the parking lights turned on, the slightest turn of the steering wheel, it the high beams. Follow current local dipped lights only on the left-hand is possible to shift the lever without driving regulations. side can be turned on by lowering the clicking it into position (non- left-hand lever, whereas only the right- permanent position). hand dipped lights turn on when you shift it upwards. 4

92 External lights and direction indicators Windshield wipers and The windshield wiper and washer are Intermittent operation- started by shifting the lever in the E frequency headlight washers position. To regulate the frequency of (optional) Windshield washer operation is timed, intermittent operation, with the lever whwereas windshield wiper operation on the B position, turn lockring F. is limited to the time in which the lever The windshield wiper and washer Turning the coaxial lockring clockwise, is manually held in that position. Upon work only with the ignition key in the intermittent operation varies from fast release, the lever automatically returns MAR position. intermittent wipe to slow intermittent to the A setting and the windshield wipe. Windshield wiper wiper stops. The lever has 5-settings: A-Windshield wiper stopped. B-Adjustable intermittent operation (lever stopped on the ﬁrst click). C-Slow continuous operation (lever 4 stopped on the second click). D-Fast continuous operation (lever stepped on the third click). E-Fast temporary operation and washer started (non-permanent position).

E A B F C D

Windshield wipers and headlight washers (optional) 93 Windshield washer Headlight washers (optional) Pulling the lever towards the steering The headlight washers are activated wheel (non-permanent position) automatically when the windshield activates the windshield washer and washer is started and the external wiper. lights are on. When the windshield washer is The headlight washer liquid is activated, the windshield wiper starts contained in the same windshield automatically. Releasing the lever cuts washer tank and depletion is indicated off the jet of ﬂuid while the blades when the respective warning light on continue to wipe for a for strokes. the instrument panel lights up.

WARNING: Do not start the windshield washer during the cold months until the windshield has warmed up. If it has 4 not warmed up, the liquid could freeze on the glass and block the view.

94 Windshield wipers and headlight washers (optional) Maserati Info Center The navigation system assists The system controls and main the driver with directions to functions are listed below. The car is take to reach the set equipped with a specific supplement The car is equipped with the Maserati destination through voice messages describing the Maserati Info Center Info Center infotelematic system that and graphic information. The system fully and listing all of the includes the radio set with CD-ROM/ suggestions supplied by the warnings and precautions for use; it is Audio player, GSM Dual Band cellular navigation system do not relieve the indispensable for safe use of the telephone with voice controls (upon driver from complete responsibility for system. We advise you to read this request), navigation system (optional), the maneuvers made through traffic enclosure carefully and completely and on-board computer and ventilation while driving the car or from to keep it within reach at all times (e.g. and heating system. compliance with driving regulations in the glove compartment). and other provisions regarding road traffic. The person driving the car is WARNING: Only use the original CD always and in any case responsible for supplied with the car or, other CDs of safe driving on the road. the same brand, for the Maserati Info 4 Center navigation system.

Maserati Info Center 95 Controls In some cases, the activation of the Some controls have multiple functions, function selected is controlled by the depending on the system current pressure on the button (short or operating conditions. prolonged press) as listed in the following table.

13 26

27 1 2 3 28 4 25 4 5 6

7 8 9 24 29 19 20 21 11 10 12

16 22

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96 Maserati Info Center Keys Pushbutton pressed briefly Pushbutton pressed at length (less than 1 second) (more than 1 second) 1 - 2 - 3 - Numbers "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6" on the telephone keypad. Save stations nos.1-2-3-4-5-6. 4 - 5 - 6 Saved stations recall. 7 Number "7" on the telephone keypad. – Next CD selection on the CD Changer (if installed). 8 Number "8" on the telephone keypad. – 9 Number "9" on the telephone keypad. – Previous CD selection on the CD Changer (if installed). 10 Number "0" on the telephone keypad. Audio CD Play/Stop. Audio CD Pause. 11 - * (*) Symbol on the telephone keypad. – Radio mode: search for first tunable station with a lower frequency. 4 CD mode: previous track selection. 12 - # (#) Symbol on the telephone keypad. – Radio mode: search for the first tunable station with a higher frequency. CD mode: next track selection. 13 - ò Calling the set telephone number. Accept incoming telephone call. End Reject incoming telephone call. telephone call in progress. 14 - ô Voice recognition activation/deactivation. Save voice control. 15 - SRC Operating mode selection: FM1-FM2-FM3-LW-MW-CD-CDC. – 16 – ON/ System on/off (press the knob). – OFF VOL Volume control (turn the knob). 17 - MAIN/ Main menu page selection. Monitor screen blanked DARK (stand-by). 18 - AUDIO/ Radio menu page selection. Radio off. OFF 19 - TEL/ Telephone menu page selection. Telephone mode deactivation. OFF

Maserati Info Center 97 Keys Pushbutton pressed briefly Pushbutton pressed at length (less than 1 second) (more than 1 second) 20 - NAV/ Navigator function selection. Switch off/restore navigator MUTE voice messages (NAV/MUTE mode). 21 - TRIP On-board computer menu page selection. – 22 - SEL Function selection (turn the knob). – Confirm function selected (press the knob). Activation of the pull-down menu (press the knob with MAIN or navigation menu page). 23 - ESC Quit the menu page selected. Return to higher menu level and cancel any – functions that have not been confirmed. 24 - REP - Repeat the last voice message given by the navigator. Cellular phone earpiece 4 activation/deactivation.

25 - CALL Selecting Maserati CALL screen. –

26 - ˚ Ejection of the navigator CD-ROM or audio CD. – 27 Display infotelematic system functions. – 28 Display interior temperature and Heating/Air conditioning functions. – 29 Display GPS and GSM signal intensity. – Earpiece activated. 30 Heating and air conditioning controls. –

98 Maserati Info Center Slots for navigator CD-ROM/ Earpiece for cellular telephone Rapid guide audio CD and SIM card The jack for the earpiece connector is When using the system, after having The slot A for the navigator CD-ROM found inside the central console. Lift activated the main menu page for one and audio CDs is found on the central the cover for access to the inside. of the functions, follow the various console. To attach the earpiece connector, press options given on the submenu pages Slot B for the cellular phone SIM it into the jack. To detach the that appear by pressing the respective telephone card is also found on the connector, press the retaining tab key briefly. Any elements that cannot console, in a vertical position. shown in the figure and slide it out. be selected are always displayed in The SIM card must be inserted with the When not in use, the earpiece can be grey. integrated chip positioned to the left- kept inside the console with the For the reference numbers, see the hand side, with respect to the driving connector inserted in the jack, ready figure in section “Controls”. direction, until it is retained. for use. The main functions of the Maserati To remove the SIM card, press it in the Keep the REP key pressed in order to Info Center are activated by pressing slot and release it. activate or deactivate earpiece the following keys: operation, even during a telephone – MAIN MENU PAGE = MAIN key (17) 4 WARNING: Use the SIM card adapter call. When the earpiece is activated, – RADIO WITH CD PLAYER = AUDIO supplied with the car only when when the respective symbol appears on the key (18) it is necessary. If it is lost or broken, or display. – TELEPHONE = TEL key (19) if you wish to purchase other adapters, – VOICE CONTROLS FOR THE contact your Authorized Maserati TELEPHONE (*) = ô key (14) Dealer. – RECORDING VOICE MESSAGES = ô key (14) – NAVIGATION = NAV key (20) – ON BOARD COMPUTER = TRIP (21) key – INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES (**) = CALL key (25) A – SYSTEM SETTINGS: press the right- hand knob (22) when the MAIN page is displayed and select the "Del.Reg.", "Setup" and "Configurat." functions. B

Maserati Info Center 99 – EARPIECE ACTIVATION = key Blanking of the monitor screen Volume adjustment (24). MONITOR BLANKING: press the MAIN RAISING THE VOLUME: turn the left- key (17) at length. hand knob (16) in a clockwise (*) For use of the telephone voice MONITOR REACTIVATION: press the direction. controls, see the respective chapter in MAIN key (17) briefly. LOWERING THE VOLUME: turn the the Maserati Info Center enclosure. For MONITOR SCREEN BRIGHTNESS left-hand knob (16) in a counter- immediate use of the telephone, use ADJUSTMENT: display the main page clockwise direction. the manual controls. (MAIN key (17), press the right-hand RADIO OFF: press the AUDIO key (18) knob (22) and select the “Setup” at length. (**) Pay services which will be function. RADIO ON: press the AUDIO key (18) activated in the near future. briefly. Activation of assistance service calls Selection and activation of the menu TELEPHONE VOLUME ADJUSTMENT: depends upon the cellular telephone functions turn the left-hand knob (16) during the being operative and electrical power FUNCTION SELECTION: turn the right- telephone call. 4 being properly supplied to it. hand knob (22). NAVIGATOR VOICE MESSAGE VOLUME Therefore, it may not be available in SELECTED FUNCTION CONFIRMATION: ADJUSTMENT: turn the left-hand knob the case of accidents or damage to the press the right-hand knob (22). (16) during the voice message and if vehicle. BACK TO PREVIOUS PAGE AND SAVE necessary, press the REP key (24) to NEW SETTINGS: select and confirm have the information repeated and to Switching the system on and off “OK”. adjust the volume. AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON: starting BACK TO PREVIOUS PAGE WITH NAVIGATOR VOICE MESSAGE MUTING the engine (key on MAR). PREVIOUS SETTINGS: press the ESC key (NAV MUTE): press the NAV key (20). MANUAL SWITCHING ON: press the (23). NAVIGATOR VOICE MESSAGE ON press left-hand knob (16). the NAV key (20). AUTOMATIC SWITCHING OFF: turning the key to STOP (engine stops). Main menu page (MAIN) Switching off delayed for 20 minutes if PAGE ACTIVATION: press the MAIN key a destination has been entered or if (17) briefly. the system was switched on manually with the engine off. MANUAL SWITCHING OFF: press the left-hand knob (16).

100 Maserati Info Center Radio menu page (AUDIO) TO RECEIVE TRAFFIC INFORMATION: CD player PAGE ACTIVATION: press the AUDIO “TA/AF” function. Press the right-hand CD SOURCE SELECTION (if an audio CD key (18) briefly. knob repeatedly until the "TA " code is inserted): press the SRC key (15) AUDIO SOURCE PAGE (FM1, FM2, FM3, appears on the display. repeatedly. LW, MW, CD - if inserted, CD-Changer - AUTOMATIC SEARCH FOR THE PREVIOUS TRACK SELECTION: press the if installed): press the SRC key (15) STRONGEST FREQUENCY FOR THE key (11) briefly. repeatedly. STATION YOU ARE LISTENING TO: “TA/ NEXT TRACK SELECTION: press the key SOUND PARAMETERS SETTING: “Audio AF” function. Press the right-hand (12) briefly. Setup” function. knob repeatedly until the "AF" code CD PLAY/STOP: press the key (10) appears on the display. briefly. Radio SEARCHING ALL NETWORKS: “LOC/ PAUSE: press the key (10) at length. WAVEBAND SELECTION: press the SRC DX” function. Press the right-hand PLAY THE FIRST 10 SECONDS OF ALL key (15) repeatedly. knob (22) repeatedly until the “DX” TRACKS: “Scan” function. MANUAL STATION SEARCH: code appears on the display. RANDOM TRACK SELECTION: “Frequency” function. Turn the right- SEARCHING ALL NETWORKS WITH THE “Shuffle” function. 4 hand knob (22) in a clockwise or STRONGEST SIGNALS: “LOC/DX” SELECTING THE INFORMATION counter-clockwise direction to begin function. Press the right-hand knob DISPLAYED: first select the "CD setup" the manual search of the higher or (22) repeatedly until the "LOC" code function and then the "Display" lower frequency. appears on the display. function. AUTOMATIC STATION SEARCH: SEARCHING STATIONS CLASSIFIED BY CONTINOUS PLAYING OF A SINGLE “Frequency” function. Press key (11) or TYPE OF PTY PROGRAM: “PTY” TRACK: first select the "CD setup" (12) to begin the automatic search of function. function, then the "Repeat" function, the station, in a lower or higher STEREOPHONIC RECEPTION: “St/ followed by the "Single" option. frequency, respectively. Mono” function. Press the right-hand CONTINUOUS PLAYING OF THE ENTIRE AUTOMATIC STATION SAVING: knob (22) repeatedly until the CD: first select the "CD setup " “Autostore” function. “STEREO” code appears on the display. function, then the "Repeat" function, MANUAL STATION SAVING: keep one MONOPHONIC RECEPTION (WEAK followed by the "Complete" option. of the keys numbered from “1” to “6”. NETWORKS): “St/Mono” function. CD EJECTION: press the key (26). STORED STATION SELECTION: briefly Press the right-hand knob (22) press one of the keys numbered from repeatedly until the “MONO” code “1” to “6”. appears on the display.

Maserati Info Center 101 CD-Changer (optional) CONTINUOUS PLAYING OF ALL THE ACCEPTING INCOMING CALLS: press CDC SOURCE SELECTION: press the SRC CDs IN THE LOADER: first select the the key (13) briefly. key (15) repeatedly. "CDC setup" function, then the REJECTING INCOMING CALLS: press the NEXT CD SELECTION: press the key (7) "Repeat" function, followed by the key (13) at length. briefly. "Complete" option. LIST OF THE 9 NUMBERS MOST PREVIOUS CD SELECTION: press the key FREQUENTLY USED: "Frequent (9) briefly. Telephone menu page (TEL) numbers" function. PREVIOUS TRACK SELECTION: press the PAGE ACTIVATION: press the TEL key TELEPHONE DIRECTORY: "Directory " key (11) briefly. (19) briefly. function. NEXT TRACK SELECTION: press the key SIM CARD INSERTION: insert the card in LIST OF THE LAST 10 CALLS RECEIVED: (12) briefly. the specific slot on the central console, "Last received" function. CD PLAY/STOP: press the key (10) with the integrated chip positioned to LIST OF THE LAST 10 CALLS MADE: briefly. the left-hand side, with respect to the "Last called" function. PAUSE: press the key (10) at length. driving direction, until it is retained. SHORT TEXT MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS): 4 PLAY THE FIRST 10 SECONDS OF ALL SIM CARD REMOVAL: press the card in "Messages" function. TRACKS ON THE CD YOU ARE the slot on the central console and NETWORK OPERATOR SELECTION: LISTENING TO: “Scan” function. release it. select the "Operator" function. RANDOM TRACK SELECTION OF THE ENTERING THE PIN CODE: using the TELEPHONE PARAMETERS SETTING: CD YOU ARE LISTENING TO: “Shuffle” telephone keypad, enter the code and select the "Settings" function. function. confirm it by pressing the right-hand ABOUT THE NETWORK MANAGER: SELECTING THE INFORMATION knob (22). “Information” function. DISPLAYED: first select the "CDC DIALING THE NUMBER: press the keys setup" function and then the on the telephone keypad briefly. "Display" function. ENTERING THE INTERNATIONAL CONTINOUS PLAYING OF A SINGLE COUNTRY CODE: press the key "0" at TRACK: first select the "CDC setup" length. function, then the "Repeat" function, USING STORED NUMBERS (Speed followed by the "Single" option. dials): press one of the keys numbered CONTINUOUS PLAYING OF THE ENTIRE from "1" to "9" at length. CD YOU ARE LISTENING TO: first select CALLING: press the key (13) briefly. the "CDC setup" function, then the TO STOP A CALL: press the ESC key (23). "Repeat" function, followed by the END OF CONVERSATION: press the key "CD" option. (13) briefly.

102 Maserati Info Center Record voice messages menu, select the "Directory" function GRAPHIC SETTING SELECTION: select (maximum duration of 30 seconds) and assign a "Name" to the the "Map options" function on the SAVING MESSAGES: press the key (14) destinations. third page of the menu. at length. TEMPORARY STOP OF NAVIGATION: SHORTEST ROUTE SELECTION: first LISTENING TO RECORDED MESSAGES: on the first page of the menu, select select the "Route options" function on display the main menu page (MAIN key the "Stop NAV" function. the third page of the menu and then (17), press the right-hand knob (22), ERASING STORED DESTINATIONS: the "Route type" function. Set the first select the "Record Voice" function select the "Delete destination" "Shortest distance" option. and then the "Hear" function. function on the first page of the menu. FASTEST ROUTE SELECTION: first select ERASE RECORDED MESSAGES: display SEARCH FOR POINTS OF GENERAL the "Route options" function on the the main page (MAIN key (17), press INTEREST: on the second page of the third page of the menu and then the the right-hand knob (22), first select menu, select the "Points of interest" "Route type" function. Set the the "Record Voice" function and then function. "Shortest time" option. the "Delete" function. TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT AVOIDING HIGHWAYS: first select the PUBLIC UTILITIES: on the second page "Route options" function on the third 4 Navigation (NAV) of the menu, select the "RDS TMC" page of the menu and then the ACTIVATION: insert the navigation CD- function. "Highway" function. Set the "NO" ROM; with the CD-ROM inserted, press DESTINATION SELECTION DIRECTLY ON option. the NAV key (20) briefly. THE GEOGRAPHICAL MAP: select the EXCLUSION OF VOICE INSTRUCTIONS VIEW FIRST MENU PAGE: with the "Atlas" on the second page of the (MUTE NAV): press the NAV key (20). navigation function page displayed, navigation menu and locate the RESTORING VOICE INSTRUCTIONS: press the right-hand knob (22). destination using the options “ ” press the NAV key (20). VIEW OTHER MENU PAGES: select the (shift horizontally), “ ” (shift "Other menus" item available on each vertically) and "Scale" options. page of the menu. REQUESTING A ROUTE OTHER THAN ENTER DESTINATION: on the first page THE ONE PROPOSED: select the of the menu, select the "Address" "Alternate route" function on the function. second page of the menu. LIST OF THE LAST 10 DESTINATIONS SELECTING THE INFORMATION ENTERED: on the first page of the DISPLAYED: select the "Change menu, select the "Last destinations" display" function on the second page function. of the menu. ENTER DESTINATIONS IN THE DIRECTORY: on the first page of the Maserati Info Center 103 On-board computer (TRIP) AUTOMATIC CALL FOR MEDICAL TO DISABLE THE AUTOMATIC CALL PAGE ACTIVATION: press the TRIP key ADVICE (*) (when the automatic FOR MEDICAL ADVICE (*): press the (21) briefly. forwarding of calls is enabled): Press CALL key (25) under any current BACK TO MAIN MENU PAGE: press the the CALL key (25) under any current condition, press a key within 10 ESC key (23). condition, (wait for about 20 seconds). seconds to interrupt the request and DATA READOUT SINCE THE LAST CALL FOR MEDICAL ADVICE (*) (when then select the "Settings" function. Set MANUAL RESET: data function "A" the manual forwarding of calls is the "Manual medical advice" function DATA READOUT SINCE THE LAST enabled): press the CALL key (25) and confirm with the "OK" key. AUTOMATIC RESET (key on STOP for under any current condition, then (*) Functions that are not active if the more than 2 hours): press the TRIP key select and confirm the "Medical on-board Maserati CALL system has (21) again to select the Data function advice" option. not been activated. You are advised to "B". REQUESTING ROAD BREAKDOWN contact the Maserati Sales Network or MANUAL RESET FOR DATA FUNCTION SERVICE (*): press the CALL key (25) to call the Toll-Free Number for your "A": select the "Reset" function. under any current condition, then country for information on the system 4 select and confirm the "Road side activation procedure. Maserati CALL Center Telematic assistance" option. Services (CALL) REQUESTING HELP FROM A PERSONAL VIEW THE "INFORMATION AND NUMBER: press the CALL key (25) ASSISTANCE SERVICES" MENU: press under any current condition, then the CALL key (25). select and confirm the "Personal USING THE INFOMOBILITY SERVICES: number" option. select the "Infomobility " function and TO ENABLE THE AUTOMATIC REQUEST confirm the "Information" function. A FOR MEDICAL ADVICE (*): press the Maserati CALL operator will call the CALL key (25) under any current user to provide the service. condition, then select the "Settings" READING MESSAGES AND function. Set the "Automatic medical LOCALIZATION OF POINTS OF advice" function and confirm with the INTEREST: select and confirm the "OK" key. message with the right-hand knob (22). REQUESTING HELP FROM THE POLICE: press the CALL key (25) under any current condition, then select and confirm the "Emergency 112" option. 104 Maserati Info Center Sound system – two mid-range loudspeakers C on – two subwoofer loudspeakers D on the rear side valance panels the back shelf The Maserati Info Center system also includes a radio with a CD player, a CD- changer (optional). The sound system in the car consists of: – a tweeter speaker A and a woofer speaker B on each door panel

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Sound system 105 – built-in aerial in the rear window – CD-changer F (optional) positioned High output HI-FI system – aerial incorporated in the windshield on the left-hand side of the trunk. (optional) – music player/card reader for mono- The high-output HI-FI system is CD GPS navigator in the central WARNING: The cable for installation of equipped with: console E the CD player in the lugguage – a 4-channel amplifier compartment is supplied only in cars – specific high-output speakers. equipped with CD-changers. The nominal power is approximately 200 Watt with a peak of 400 Watt. Diversity system The amplifier is housed on the left- It consists of two combined aerials, hand side of the luggage that are activated alternatively, compartment and it is protected by a depending on the one that better fuse located on the amplifier itself. receives the signal. You are advised to contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer to have 4 the fuse replaced.

106 Sound system Air conditioning and heating system

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Air conditioning and heating system 107 A-Dashboard central and side vents Central and side dashboard Front windshield pillar vents B-Dashboard upper vent vents Vents L positioned on the windshield C-Dashboard lower vents Press the tab in point H to open the pillars are ﬁxed and directed for D-Side window demisting/defrosting central and side outlets. demisting/defrosting the front side vents Turn the vent with open tabs to obtain windows. E-Windshield demisting/defrosting the required air ﬂow direction. vents F-Rear vents

Upper dashboard outlet Turn control G to open/close the upper outlet and adjust air ﬂow.

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108 Air conditioning and heating system Lower dashboard vents Rear vents Vents M are positioned on the lower The rear seat air-conditioning and dashboard sides, and they cannot be heating vents are positioned at the aimed. end of the central console. To open the vents, press the fin at point N. The airflow can be directed as desired by turning the vent with the fins open.

Air conditioning and heating system 109 Automatic air conditioning and 5) ECON pushbutton for deactivation heating controls of the ventilation compressor. 1) Knob for setting the required 6) Display for system operating “comfort” temperature conditions (fan speed, "Comfort" 2) Air distribution knob temperature set and air 3) Knob for adjusting fan speed and distribution). switching off the system 4) Pushbutton for air recirculation activation/deactivation

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110 Air conditioning and heating system Equivalent temperature Activates the windshield and side 3) System deactivation and fan speed The systems allows automatic and window demisting and/or defrosting adjustment control manual control of the temperature function. Turning the control to the left or the and humidity inside the passenger right respectively decreases or compartment. The temperature set - Airflow towards the windshield increases the fan speed and therefore with the controls is called “equivalent and front side windows. the amount of air blown into the temperature” and it corresponds to a passenger compartment, thereby comfortable climate based on the Airflow distribution between the maintaining the equivalent actual temperature inside and outside windshield/front side windows and the temperature requested. the passenger compartment. lower section of the passenger AUTO fan speed is adjusted compartment. automatically by the system. Description of controls OFF the air-conditioning system is off 1) Control for setting the required Main air flow towards the lower and OFF appears on the display. “equivalent” temperature section of the passenger compartment Sets the desired temperature inside and secondary air flow towards the 4 the passenger compartment. The ”LO” windshield/front side windows. and ”HI” functions (the minimum and maximum temperatures respectively) Air flow distribution between the are at the outermost positions. upper central vent, the central, side and rear vents and the lower section of 2) Air distribution control the passenger compartment. This performs the following functions according to its position: Air flow towards the upper central vent, the central and side vents on the AUTO air distribution is automatically dashboard and the rear vents. selected by the system. In addition, the heated rear window and the side rear view mirror resistors (and the relative LED on the button) switch on automatically for a preset time.

Air conditioning and heating system 111 4) Activation/deactivation button for WARNING: Depending upon the 5) Deactivation button for the airair re-circulation system operation (to heat or cool the conditioning system compressor When re-circulation is activated, the passenger compartment) the Pressing the ECON button disables the air flow comes from within the recirculation function makes it possible air-conditioning system compressor passenger compartment. Visually the to reach the desired conditions more function. When this is disabled the LED LED on the button switches on and the rapidly. On particularly damp/cold days on the button switches on and ECON symbol appears on the display. To you are advised not to use this function appears on the display. To deactivate deactivate the re-circulation function since this could cause the windscreen the ECON function press the button press the button again; the LED on it to mist up. This function is again; the LED on it switches off. The switches off. According to the climatic recommended during queues, air is cooled and/or dehumidified conditions, re-circulation can be especially in tunnels, to avoid polluted according to the temperature set. inserted automatically by the system if air entering the compartment. it has not previously been activated/ The prolonged use of this function is WARNING: It is not possible to have air deactivated manually. however to be avoided when there are flow in the passenger compartment at 4 many passengers. a lower temperature than the outside air temperature when the compressor is switched off; Under special environmental conditions the windows could steam up quickly.

112 Air conditioning and heating system Description of operating The system can be operating under Turn knob 3 to OFF to switch off the air strategies one of the following conditions: conditioning and heating system; no During automatic operation, the – automatic control of the fan speed air will be delivered to the passenger system controls the following and air distribution (AUTO message compartment that remains isolated functions: switched on in both sectors of the from the outside environment. – temperature of the air entering the display) compartment – automatic control only of the fan WARNING: When the air conditioning – fan speed (stepless change) speed or air distribution, according and heating system is off (knob 3 on – air distribution to the preferences of the user (AUTO OFF) air enters the passenger – air recirculatiion function and MANUAL messages switched on compartment and thus, under certain – ventilation compressor activation. in the display sectors, indicating environmental conditions or with automatic and manual operation) more than one person in the car, the It is however possible to manually – manual operation, in which the user windows could fog up quickly. intervene on the following functions: directly controls fan speed and air – fan speed distribution (MANUAL message If air distribution is selected manually 4 – air distribution switches on in both sectors of the using knob 2, the simple automatic – air recirculatiion function display). mode is obtained: that is, the system – ventilation compressor activation. When the ECON button is pressed, the selects fan speed and air mixing to Functions activated manually have ventilation compressor is switched off. reach the requested "comfort" priority over automatic functions and With deactivated compressor, the air temperature, however, without are stored in the memory until entering the compartment cannot be changing the air distribution selected automatic control is reactivated. cooled or dehumidiﬁed and the manually. recirculating air function is With one or more manually operated automatically deactivated to avoid Pressing button 4, corresponding to functions, air temperature adjustment window steaming. Pressing again the the air recirculation function, continues to be automatically ECON button with disabled automatically reactivates the controlled by the system, except with compressor, activates the previous compressor, if it has been manually deactivated compressor: under this operating conditions. deactivated, in order to prevent the condition, the temperature of the air windows from fogging up. entering the compartment shall not be lower than outside temperature.

Air conditioning and heating system 113 During the automatic operation the Have your air cleaner replaced at least Specific luggage set system can automatically activate the once a year at your Authorized recirculating air function or deactivate Maserati Dealer (possibly in early (optional) the ventilation compressor to cool/ summer). heat the compartment or to demist/ The specific luggage set allows the defrost windscreen and front side In the event of use of the car in passengers to use the vehicle luggage windows. polutted or dusty areas, more frequent compartment capacity very efficiently. air filter replacement is advisable. WARNING: When the engine is started, the system keeps the settings selected WARNING: Failure to replace the air manually prior to switching off. cleaner can reduce the ventilation and heating system efficiency considerably. Dust/pollen air cleaner The ventilation and heating system is 4 provided with an air cleaner which combines the mechanic air filtering function with an electrostatic effect in order to help clean the air entering the compartment from dust, pollen, etc.

Filtering is performed with both outside air intake (recirculating air function off) and recirculating air intake conditions (recirculating air function on).

114 Specific luggage set (optional) Using the vehicle

Starting the engine 116 Manual gearbox 119 “Cambiocorsa” gearbox 120 Using the brakes 127 Use of the engine 128 Constant speed control (Cruise Control optional) 130 Electronic suspensions (optional) 133 Headlights 136 Driving conditions 138 Pollution control devices 142 5 Parking 144 Tires 145 Useful accessories to keep in the car 146

115 Starting the engine Procedure for manual gearbox Procedures for the version "Cambiocorsa" gearbox Keep the brake pedal pressed 1) Ensure that the handbrake is 1) Ensure that the handbrake is when starting the engine. engaged. engaged and that the doors are closed. 2) Move the gearshift to neutral. 2) Keep the brake pedal pressed when It is dangerous to operate the 3) Press down the clutch without starting the engine. engine in a closed space. The pressing the accelerator. 3) Do not press the accelerator pedal. engine consumes oxygen and 4) Turn the ignition key to the AVV 4) Put the gearshift in neutral, with discharges carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other toxic gases. position and release it as soon as the both the UP and DOWN levers towards engine starts. the steering wheel, and ensure that WARNING: Before starting-up the If the engine does not start at the ﬁrst the gear indicator shows N and that it vehicle, deactivate both the electronic attempt, move the key back to STOP is not ﬂashing. alarm by pressing the radio-controlled before trying again. 5) Turn the ignition key to the AVV key and the electrical devices with high Do not leave the ignition key in the position and release it as soon as the power absorption (air-conditioning, MAR position with the engine off. engine starts. Do not keep the key heated side window, headlights etc.). turned to the AVV position for a long 5 time. If the car does not start, turn the WARNING: Do not start the engine if key back to the STOP position and wait the fuel in the tank is low. until the gear indicator switches off before repeating the procedure.

116 Starting the engine The engine can be started even with a How to warm up the engine Emergency starting with gear engaged. In fact, with the key in after starting auxiliary battery the AVV position (with the brake pedal Start driving slowly, with the engine If the battery is discharged, the engine pressed), the system allows the clutch running at average speed, without can be started using another battery to open and the transmission to be using the accelerator pedal. having the same or slightly higher shifted to neutral. Then the starter For the ﬁrst few miles do not run the capacity than the ﬂat one. motor receives clearance to perform car at maximum performance. You are Follow the below instructions: the start-up. This step usually requires advised to wait until the water 1) Connect the positive terminals (+) of about one second. With very low temperature has reached 50° - 60°C. temperatures, this step could take a the two batteries with a jumper cable. slightly longer time. 2) Connect the negative terminals (–) If the gearbox is instead in the N of the two batteries with a jumper position, starting is immediate. cable. When the engine has started up, 3) Start the engine. release the key and it will 4) When the engine starts, remove the automatically return to the MAR jumpers cables in reverse order. position. If the car does not start after several If the car does not start, turn the key attempts, do not persist contact your 5 back to the STOP position and wait Authorized Maserati Dealer. until the gearshift display switches off and then repeat the entire procedure.

Starting the engine 117 Do not carry out this Starting with inertia maneuvers Turning off the engine procedure if you do not (push-start, etc.) With the engine idling, rotate the experience of it: incorrect ignition key to the STOP position. maneuvers can cause high electrical WARNING: Since the car is catalyzed, A ”burst“ on the accelerator pedal discharges and even cause the battery under no circumstances should it be before turning off the engine has no to explode. started by pushing, towing or on purpose and increases fuel downward slopes. These actions could consumption. Do not to approach the cause fuel to flow into the catalytic battery with flames or lit converter and damage it beyond cigarettes or sparks because repair. of risk of explosion and fire. Remember that when the WARNING: Do not use a battery- engine is not started, the charger for emergency starting under brake servo and power any circumstances. This could damage steering systems are not activated and the electronic systems, particularly the therefore the effort required on the control units performing the ignition brake pedal and steering wheel is 5 and fuel supply functions. much greater.

118 Starting the engine Manual gearbox When downshifting, make sure that In order to shift gears you do not exceed the maximum speed correctly, you need to press allowed for the engine. the clutch pedal down fully: The manual gearbox has six gears plus Engage the reverse gear only with the the area under the pedal board a reverse gear, all of which are car stationary. therefore must be free of any synchronized. The gearshift lever is in To engage the reverse gear, shift the obstacles. Check that any mats are the center of the central consolle. lever to the left overcoming the always ﬂat on the ﬂoor and do not To engage the gears, press the clutch resistance of the reaction spring. interfere with the pedals. pedal right down and shift the gear lever to one of the positions in the diagram (the layout is also shown on the lever knob).

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R462 Manual gearbox 119 “Cambiocorsa” gearbox The display F on the instrument panel The gear currently engaged will indicates the gear currently engaged, remain highlighted on the display. whereas the warning light t on the The "Cambiocorsa" gearbox is multi-function display indicates a WARNING: The pump may also start up controlled by the levers on the steering system failure. When the "automatic for several seconds when the driver's wheel for gear-shifting, by the lever on transmission" and "low grip" door is opened. This function makes it the central console for engaging the functions are switched on, the AUTO possible to have the system ready reverse gear and by the pushbuttons to and ICE messages light up on the multi- when the ignition key is inserted. The activate the "automatic transmission" function display, respectively. failure warning light t may also and "low grip" functions. An insufficient oil level in the gearbox flash for a brief period of time (10 sec.) The "Cambiocorsa" gearbox controls is indicated by the LEVEL message and then switch off. The system are the following: lighting up on the multi-function completes the "ignition" stage and A-Lower gear engagement lever - display. then it is correctly activated. Avoid DOWN entering any commands to the system B-Upper engagement lever - UP Starting the ignition system during this stage. st C-Joystick for shifting to 1 and Turn the ignition key to the MAR If the warning light t reverse gears position to activate and light up the continues to flash without 5 D-"Automatic transmission" function gearbox display F. The respective switching off, re-start the switch failure warning light t will also system after having switched it off. If switch on and then switch off if no E-Low grip" function switch. this malfunctioning persists, contact malfunctioning is detected after your Authorized Maserati Dealer for several seconds. service.

4 200 3 5 240 2 6 E 1 7 C 40 280 0 8 0 A320 B D

120 “Cambiocorsa” gearbox If the warning light t remains on, If the indication is ﬂashing (which can To engage the gear with the there may be a system multifunction. also occur with N), it means that the joystick C, keep it pushed This status is also indicated by a beep gear is not perfectly engaged or forwards until the number “1” when the key is brought to the MAR disengaged; shift it to neutral (N) and appears on the display. position. then to the desired gear. WARNING: Release the UP, DOWN and WARNING: Contact your Authorized If a horizontal dash appears R levers immediately after the Maserati Dealer for service to have the on the display, there may be gearshift request. A prolonged cause of this malfunctioning system multifunction. maneuver could make the failure eliminated. warning light t and sound signal With the engine switched off, all gears switch on. Do not operate the system Operation with the engine can be engaged, including the neutral with the engine switched off to switched off (N); keeping the brake pedal pressed, prevent discharging of the battery. After completing the "system start- you must proceed as follows: Avoid useless shifting of gears with the up" stage, the gear currently engaged – N (Neutral): pull both levers found engine off, to prevent overheating of will appear on the display: behind the steering wheel. the system. – N (Idle) – R (Reverse gear): raise and pull the Driving the car 5 – R (Reverse gear) joystick C backwards. With the engine running, the car st –1st gear engagement: push the – 1 (1 gear) stationary and the brake pedal joystick C forwards. – 2 (2nd gear), etc. pressed, release the brake and press – Up-shifting: pull the lever UP the accelerator to start moving. towards the steering wheel. With the engine on and the car – Downshifting: pull the lever DOWN stopped, it is possible to shift directly towards the steering wheel. from the 1st or the 2nd gear to R (reverse) using the joystick C, and from To engage the reverse gear, the reverse gear to the 1st gear by keep the joystick C pulled pushing the joystick C forward or by towards the rear, until the R pulling the lever UP towards the signal appears on the display. steering wheel.

“Cambiocorsa” gearbox 121 WARNING: Engagement of the reverse – if the brake pedal is pressed for Hill Holder Strategy gear is accompanied by a safety sound more than 10 minutes The Hill Holder system helps the driver signal, which sounds intermittently for – if the door is opened without when starting-off on an uphill slope. the entire time in which it is engaged. pressing the brake pedal or the It intervenes only following a vehicle accelerator stop when the brake pedal is released, When shifting from reverse to 1st gear, – if the engine lid is opened. keeping the car stopped for a moment, if the system automatically engages so as to allow the driver to move from the 2nd gear, it indicates that a WARNING: The warning buzzer is the brake to the accelerator pedal. problem has occurred with the 1st activated also if the clutch overheats The system is capable of varying its gear. Therefore, this is not a failure, as during the starting "pickup" intervention time depending on the it falls into the logic of the system maneuver. road slope. This time ranges from a operation. For the same reason, the In this case, the departure procedure minimum (0.06 seconds) on downhill system automatically engages neutral must be "forced", avoiding hesitation stretches and a maximum (1.2 seconds) (N) in case of interference when on uphill stretches, so that the driver st or keeping the car stopped and shifting from 1 gear to reverse. applying on the brake pedal after will not perceive the vehicle as During prolonged parking periods having released the accelerator. "braked" downhill. with the engine running, it is advisable The function that calculates the road 5 to keep the gearshift in neutral (N). gradient is only active at speeds of over 8 km/h, therefore gradient changes at WARNING: On certain occur on lower speeds will not be detected. downhill routes, if you leave the car in Example: if you are driving uphill and neutral (N), when you request a higher you make a reversing manoeuvre, the gear UP, the gear engaged will depend system will not detect a gradient on the current speed of the car. change, and its maximum intervention time will remain 1.2 seconds. For your safety reasons, the system activates the sound signal and automatically sets the neutral gear (N) when the car is stopped, the engine is on and the gear is engaged: – if the brake pedal or the accelerator is not used for over 1 minute

122 “Cambiocorsa” gearbox Important UP for overrunning speed rate DOWN for underrunning speed – With the car stationary and a gear The system switches to an upper gear rate engaged, keep the brake pedal "automatically" if the engine reaches The system shifts down the gears pressed until starting-off. a value approaching the "overrunning "automatically", if the engine runs – Engage the reverse gear only when rate" and the accelerator pedal is below the minimum speed rate set at the car is at a full stop and with the pressed. 1.300 r.p.m. brake pedal pressed. This condition does not occur with the The DOWN command is ignored if – When the MSP device is switched off, system in the "SPORT" mode. gear-shifting due a low speed rate is in the antiskid system is deactivated. progress. Downshifting "DOWN" Up-shifting "UP" Use the left-hand lever DOWN, even Requesting neutral (N) Use the right-hand UP lever, without without releasing the accelerator If necessary, it is possible to request releasing the accelerator pedal. pedal. neutral (N) at any speed. UP-shifting is not accepted if the gear DOWN-shifting is not accepted if the Subsequently, if the UP lever is used, engagement requested would gear requested forces the engine the system switches to a gear in produce a too low engine speed rate overrunning, depending upon the keeping with the speed of the car. or if an UP-shift is already in progress gear requested, or if a DOWN-shift is 5 due to overrevving. already in progress due to a too low Stopping the car Gear-shifting is faster if requested with engine speed rate. When the car is stopped, the system the accelerator pressed down to the In any case, it is best to: automatically switches to 1st gear ﬂoor and with the engine exceeding – Shift gears without releasing the (unless N has already been selected 5,500 r.p.m. accelerator pedal if it is pressed. previously). In any case, it is best to: – In the case of a DOWN-shift request With the car stopped and the engine – Shift gears without releasing the for overtaking, where rapid running, keep the brake pedal pressed accelerator pedal if it is pressed. acceleration is required, press the until you are ready to depart again. – Wait until the gearshift in progress is accelerator pedal just before moving completed before requesting the the lever. next one, avoiding a rapid sequence – Wait until the gearshift in progress is of multiple requests. completed before requesting the next one, avoiding multiple requests in rapid sequence.

“Cambiocorsa” gearbox 123 Switching off the engine and the Do not remove the key with Other system functions system the car moving! The system "Low-grip" mode The engine can only be switched off (and thus the display) would This mode can be used on particularly with the gearbox in 1st, or reverse gear remain activated but operating irregularly until the car stops and the slippery roads (snow, ice) and it is R. steering wheel would lock activated/deactivated by pressing After turning the key from the MAR to automatically at the ﬁrst turn of the switch E. This will make the respective the STOP position, the display remains wheel. ICE indicator on the instrument panel on for several seconds, showing the light up. gear currently engaged. If the In this case, the failure warning In the "low-grip" mode, the system gearshift is in neutral (N) a buzzer is t light lights up and before driving once uses the 2nd gear instead of the 1st activated. again, the system (and thus the gear. Therefore, with the car stopped display) must be switched off and the and the engine running, when the UP For safety reasons, to avoid undesired "system start-up" phase repeated. lever is moved from neutral or reverse and sudden vehicle movements: In any case, it is best to: gear, or when the car is stopped, the system automatically shifts to 2nd gear. Never leave the car with the – Switch off the engine and the system When in 2nd gear, the DOWN request gearshift in neutral (N). keeping the brake pedal pressed. from the lever is ignored. 5 Switch to 1st gear or reverse, – Do not request a gearshift while the When driving, the system ensure that the display is not ﬂashing system is turning off. automatically switches to the upper and always engage the handbrake. Do gear if the engine reaches the pre- not leave the car with the engine established speed rate (3,200 r.p.m.). running. The "low-grip" mode has priority over the other functions ("automatic gearshift" and "SPORT") and it assists the MSP system.

124 “Cambiocorsa” gearbox A DOWN request from 6th to WARNING: The "automatic gearshift" "SPORT" mode th 5 gear will only be accepted mode has priority over the "SPORT" This mode is activated by pressing th if the engine speed rate in 5 mode. Therefore, if the AUTO switch G. The respective SPORT gear proves to be lower than 3.200 pushbutton D is pressed when in the indicator will light up on the r.p.m. As the "low-grip" mode can be "SPORT" mode, even if the "SPORT" instrument panel. activated at any time and the system indicator remains on, the AUTO To return to the "normal" mode from limits the engine's speed rate to 3.200 indicator will light up and the system the "SPORT" mode press the switch r.p.m. in all gears except for the 6th, will operate in the "automatic again. unrequested UP shifts could take gearshift" mode, while keeping the As the "SPORT" mode has lower place. suspensions in the "SPORT" position in priority with respect to the "low-grip" any case. and "automatic transmission" modes, In any case, it is a good rule to switch if the latter are already active when off the other operating modes It is possible to return to the "normal" you activate the "SPORT" mode, the ("automatic gearshift" and "SPORT") mode (or "SPORT" mode, if this mode system will ignore the command even before you select the "low-grip" was active) by requesting a gear- though the respective warning light mode. shifting or keeping switch D pressed switches on. until the "AUTO" indicator switches "Automatic gearshift" mode off. 5 This mode is activated/deactivated by When the car is stopped, the request pressing switch D. The AUTO message for N, 1st or R does not cause a change will light up on the instrument panel from the "automatic transmission" and the system will automatically mode to the "normal" mode. adjust the gears UP and DOWN It is a good rule to switch off the other according to the car speed, the engine operating modes before you select the speed rate and the driver's request for "automatic transmission" mode. torque/power.

“Cambiocorsa” gearbox 125 The "SPORT" mode is It is a good rule to switch off the other Departure by pushing characterized by a stiffening operating functions ("low-grip" and In the case of malfunctioning of the of the suspensions and faster "automatic transmission") before you starter system, "departure by pushing" gearshift compared to gear-shifting in select the "SPORT" mode. is possible by proceeding as follows: the "normal" mode. WARNING: In the event of – carry out the "system start-up" stage Gear-shifting is "faster" if requested malfunctioning of the control lever – request an UP shifting as the car is with the accelerator pedal pressed unit, in addition to activating the picking up speed with the gearshift down to the ﬂoor and when exceeding buzzer and switching on the failure in N. about 7.000 r.p.m. Under these t warning light, the system enables conditions, even on dry roadbeds, the the "automatic transmission" mode WARNING: However, this procedure driving wheels could start to skid and any gearshift command, including should not be used unless there is an (particularly in low gears). the request for N and R, will be emergency situation! DOWN shifts with the accelerator ignored. pedal released, will have a braking effect approaching the skidding limit WARNING: If the malfunctioning of the driving wheels on dry asphalt. persists, contact your Authorized 5 Under sporty driving conditions with Maserati Dealer as soon as possible to gearshifts at high engine speed rates, have the cause eliminated. double-clutching when down-shifting is performed automatically.

Do not to use the "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. Therefore, excessive use of the car in the "SPORT" mode is advisable only on racetracks.

126 “Cambiocorsa” gearbox Using the brakes In order to fully exploit the ABS: – You will note a light vibration of the WARNING: In order to run in the brake brake pedal during emergency pads and discs suitably, avoid sudden braking or braking under low grip and sharp brakings during the ﬁrst 300 conditions. This is a sign that the ABS Km. is operating. Do not release the pedal but continue to press it to give ABS is a component of the braking continuity to the braking action. system that offers two basic – The ABS helps prevent the wheels advantages: from locking, but it does not increase – It helps avoids locking of the wheels the physical grip limits between the and thus skidding during emergency tires and the road. Therefore, even if braking and especially under low your car is ﬁtted with ABS, always grip conditions. ensure to keep to a safe distance from the car in front of your and – It makes it possible to brake and reduce your speed when entering a steer at the same time in order to curve. avoid unexpected obstacles or to 5 direct the car where desired when braking. this is in keeping with the physical limits of the tire’s side grip.

Using the brakes 127 Use of the engine Driving the car Ensure proper operation of the various Never travel with the Tachometer devices by checking the respective control instruments. Breaking-in indicator approaching the peak r.p.m. not even downhill. Today's most modern methods of WARNING: Continuing to drive when a When the Tachometer indicator is production afford high precision in the red warning light switches on could approaching the peak r.p.m. (red- construction and coupling of cause serious damage to the car and colored line), take precautions to avoid components. However, the moving affect performance. exceeding that limit. parts do undergo a breaking-in process, basically in the first hours of Do not travel downhill with WARNING: Under normal operating the car operation. the engine off because the conditions, all the red light warning servo brake is not operating indicators on the instrument panel due to lack of vacuum: after several Engine and transmission multi-function display must be brakings, the system loses almost all Avoid exceeding 5.000 r.p.m. for the switched off; When they switch on, efficiency. first 1.000 km. they indicate a problem in the After starting the car, do not exceed respective system. 4.000 r.p.m. until the engine has 5 warmed up sufficiently (water temperature: 65, 70 °C. Do not keep the car at a constant high speed rate for a prolonged time.

128 Use of the engine Engine control system In addition, the system includes a (EOBD) diagnostics connector that can be The EOBD (On Board Diagnosis) system interfaced with suitable instruments. fitted on the car (conforms with the 98/ This makes it possible to read the error 69/EC EURO 3 and 1999/102/EC codes stored in the control unit, Directives). together with a set of specific This system continuously monitors the parameters for engine operation components of the vehicle related to diagnostics, in compliance to EOBD emissions; it also warns the user about rules. the deterioration condition of the components themselves, by means of WARNING: When the ignition key is the warning light U on the turned to the MAR position, if the U instrument panel. warning light does not switch on or if it switches on while driving, contact The objective is the following: your Authorized Maserati Dealer as – keep engine systems operating soon as possible. efficiently – indicate when a problem causes an WARNING: After the problem has been 5 increase in emissions exceeding the eliminated, your Authorized Maserati threshold established by European Dealer personnel is required to regulations perform tests on the test bench for a – indicate the need for replacement of complete check of the system and if deteriorated components. necessary, also road tests which may also involve long distances.

Use of the engine 129 Constant speed control Controls Turn the ring nut B to the (+) position to save the speed reached or to The speed control is activated by the (Cruise Control optional) increase the speed stored in the switch A, by the ring nut B and by the memory. pushbutton C (RCL). Turn the ring nut B to the (–) position General information The switch A has two settings: to decrease the speed memorized. The electronic cruise control makes it – OFF the device is deactivated in this Each time the ring nut B is moved the possible to drive the car at the desired position; speed increases or decreases by about speed without pressing the accelerator – ON the normal operating position of 1 km/h. When the ring nut is kept pedal. This helps reduce driving the device. When the device is turned, the speed varies continuously. fatigue, especially on long trips switched on, the message CRUISE When a new speed is reached, it will because the speed stored in the lights up on the instrument panel automatically remain constant. memory is kept constant automatically. display. Pushbutton C (RCL) is used to restore WARNING: The device can only be The ring nut B is used to store the car the speed saved in the memory. switched on at speeds exceeding speed in the memory and to maintain 30 km/h and it switches off it, or to increase or decrease the speed WARNING: When the ignition key is automatically when the brake pedal is stored. turned to STOP or switch A is in the 5 pressed. OFF position, the speed saved is erased and the system switches off. The speed control must only be activated when trafﬁc and the route permit a constant speed to be maintained safely for a sufﬁciently long distance.

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130 Constant speed control (Cruise Control optional) Storing a speed Restoring the speed stored in the Increasing the speed stored in Turn switch A to the ON position and memory the memory reach the desired speed of the vehicle If the device has been switched off The speed stored in the memory can be in a normal manner. Turn the ring nut after braking, the speed saved increased in two ways: B to (+) for at least three seconds and previously can be restored as follows: – by pressing the accelerator and then then release it. The car speed is saved – accelerate gradually until you reach saving the new speed reached (turn and the accelerator pedal can then be a speed close to the one stored in the the ring nut B for more than three released. memory; seconds) The car will proceed at the constant – shift normally until the gear selected or speed stored in the memory until the when the speed was saved in the brake pedal is pressed. – by turning ring nut B temporarily to memory (4th, 5th or 6th gear) If necessary, (for example, to pass position (+): Each pulse transmitted another vehicle), you can accelerate by – press the pushbutton C (RCL). by the ring nut will originate a slight simply pressing the accelerator pedal. increase in speed (1 km/h), whereas Afterwards, when you release the constant pressure will cause a accelerator pedal, the car will return to continuous increase in speed. When the speed saved previously. ring nut B is released, the new speed is automatically stored in the 5 memory.

Constant speed control (Cruise Control optional) 131 Reducing a speed saved in the When driving with the speed In the case of faulty operation memory control activated, do not shift or failure of the device, move The speed stored in the memory can be to neutral. It is advisable to switch A to the OFF position reduced in two ways: switch on the cruise control only when and contact your Authorized Maserati traffic and road conditions permit safe Dealer after having checked the fuse. – by switching off the device, pressing use of this device, that is: on straight the brake pedal and then saving the and dry roads, expressways or Switch A can be left on the ON new speed in the memory (turning highways, smooth-flowing traffic and position at all times without ring nut B to the (+) position for at smooth asphalt. Do not switch this damaging the device. least three seconds); device on in the city or in heavy traffic. However case, it is advisable to or deactivate the device when it is not in – by keeping ring nut B turned to the The speed control can only be use. Move switch A to the OFF position (–) position until the new speed is switched on at speeds to prevent speeds from being reached: the latter will be stored exceeding 30 km/h. unintentionally saved in the memory. automatically. The device can only be th th th Resetting the speed stored in the switched on in 4 , 5 or 6 5 memory gear, depending upon the car speed. The speed stored in the memory is automatically zero-reset: When driving downhill with – by switching the engine off the device switched on, the or car may pick up speed slightly – by putting the switch A on the OFF exceeding the speed stored in the position. memory due to the change in the engine load.

132 Constant speed control (Cruise Control optional) Electronic suspensions The system is managed by an electronic The activation of the SPORT mode with control unit which controls the suspension sports setting also affects (optional) solenoid valves on each shock the ASR system and the "Cambiocorsa" absorber, modifying their damping gearbox (when ﬁtted), modifying their The electronic system managing the and therefore their setting. setting as well for a sportier drive. vehicle suspensions is the result of the The sensors which allow the ECU to sophisticated processing run by the calculate the car speed, vertical and Self-diagnosis onboard sensors, which are designed lateral acceleration, instantaneous Each time the engine is started, the to optimize performance. pressure in the braking system and system performs a self-diagnosis, The system is capable of constantly thereby to manage the suspension which indicated by the switching on of monitoring suspension damping by damping are the following: the warning light on the multi- means of the actuator ﬁtted on each – vertical acceleration sensor function display. shock absorber. It is possible to adjust – LH front vertical acceleration sensor the shock absorber setting according to the road and to the vehicle dynamic – RH front vertical acceleration sensor conditions, improving comfort and – Rear vertical acceleration sensor road grip. – LH front wheel acceleration sensor By pressing button A, even when the – RH front wheel acceleration sensor 5 car is running, the driver can choose a – drive speed sensor normal or sport setting for the suspensions, depending on his/her – brake pedal switch. own driving style. The system will The strategy adopted by the system for operate with a "softer" shock absorber controlling suspension damping is setting if the normal mode is chosen, designed to minimize the vehicle’s or with a more "rigid" setting if the vertical vibrations (rolling and SPORT mode is selected. pitching).

Electronic suspensions (optional) 133 Setting selection WARNING: The SPORT setting is not The electronic suspension adjusting advisable when roads are not in system works jointly with the MSP The driver can select, in relation to excellent condition or are slippery. system (Yaw prevention monitoring roadbed, speed, driving style and system): when the suspensions are set comfort, one of the two setting levels Press pushbutton A again to reset the to normal, stability is increased under provided by the system: normal or normal setting, even when the car is medium and low grip conditions, while “sport”. moving: when the normal setting is when the SPORT mode is enabled, the Normal setting, active when the SPORT activated the SPORT warning light on MSP system optimizes a sport-type function is deactivated, favors comfort the multi-function display and the driving. and higher driving stability with low button LED go off. and average grip conditions. WARNING Under low grip conditions “Sport” setting, active when the (when there is ice, snow, sand, etc.) you SPORT function is enabled, favors drive are advised not to enable the SPORT and permits a sporty driving with the mode, even with the MSP switched on. best road holding. Whenever the car is started, the system will provide the last setting selected before engine switching off. 5 The "sport" setting can be switched on only with the ignition key in the MAR position and it is enabled by pressing the pushbutton A, even when the car is moving. when the SPORT mode is activated the SPORT warning light on the multi-function display and the button led light up.

134 Electronic suspensions (optional) Fault signals WARNING: In the event of a If the problem is no longer present and malfunction in the electronic system the warning light on the multi- When driving the car, if one or more of controlling the suspensions, which is function display does not switch on the electrical components in the indicated by the warning light again, the electronic suspension system is malfunctioning, in addition on the multi-function display system will resume normal operation. to switching on of the warning light switching on while driving the car, you However, if the problem persists, the on the multi-function display, should keep a moderate speed and warning light on the multi- the electronic control unit checks that have the car checked as soon as function display will switch on again. the shock absorbers are set to a pre- possible by your Authorized Maserati In both cases, the system must be established calibration, which permits Dealer. checked by your Authorized Maserati a normal car set-up. Dealer. Should the fault involve one shock If a problem occurs while driving, The detected fault is memorized by the absorber only, this is no longer indicated by the warning light electronic control unit and can be controlled by the electronic control on the multi-function display diagnosed at your Authorized unit and remains in the position it had switching on, it is advisable to stop the Maserati Dealer even if it has when the fault occurred. It is therefore car when possible and turn the ignition disappeared spontaneously. possible for one of the four shock key to the STOP position and then re- absorbers to work with a ﬁxed setting, start the engine. different from that of the other ones. 5

Electronic suspensions (optional) 135 Headlights Angle adjustment Dipped 0 - One or two people in the front seats When the car is loaded, it tilts to the Headlight beam aiming back and the head light beams are Dipped 1 - One person (the driver) + (excluding vehicles equipped raised higher. load distributed uniformly with xenon headlights) In this case, they must be correctly re- in the luggage positioned using the electric adjuster compartment It is essential that the headlights are found to the left of the steering wheel. Dipped 2 - Four persons adjusted properly, not only for the The switch A works only with the comfort and safety of the driver but Dipped 3 - Four persons + load ignition key in the MAR position. It has also for all road users. Moreover, distributed uniformly in 4 settings to choose from, on the basis correct beam aiming is an essential the luggage compartment. of the load being transported and requirement of trafﬁc law. assuming that the fuel tank is full. To ensure that the driver and all other WARNING: Adjust the height of the users beneﬁt from the best visibility light beam each time there is a change conditions when travelling with the in the weight of the load transported. lights on, the car must feature a correct beam setting. 5 Consult your Authorized Maserati Dealer for a check and any adjustments required.

136 Headlights Gas-emitting headlights The much broader illumination of the The electromechanical system for (optional) side zones markedly increases driving automatic retention of the constant The gas-emitting (Xenon) headlights safety as it offers the driver better position renders the device for work with an electric arc saturated detection of other persons on the side headlight angle adjustment with Xenon gas under pressure, of the road (pedestrians, bicycle riders unnecessary. instead of the incandescent ﬁlament. and motorcycle drivers). The Xenon headlights are very long- The light produced is markedly The electric arc requires very high life. superior to that of traditional light voltage for striking, but afterwards bulbs, in terms of quality (brighter power is supplied at a lower voltage. If bulb replacement is light) as well as of the span and The headlights reach maximum necessary, contact the positioning of the area illuminated. brightness about 0,5 seconds after Maserati Service Network only: DANGER - RISK OF ELECTRICAL The advantages offered by better being switched on. SHOCKS! lighting are perceptible (less eye strain The strong light produced by this type and increased orientation for the of headlight requires the use of an driver and thus driving safety) automatic system to keep the position especially in the case of bad weather, of the headlights constant and to fog and/or insufﬁcient road indications prevent glare for approaching cars, in owing to the broader illumination of the case of braking, acceleration or 5 the side zones, which are normally left load transport. in the dark.

Headlights 137 Driving conditions Capacities Before you drive – Ensure that lights and headlights are WARNING: Use unleaded fuel only! working properly. Before your trip The use of fuel containing lead would Check the following at regular irreparably damage the catalytic – Carefully adjust the positions of the intervals and always before long trips: converters. seat, steering wheel, seat belts and rear-view mirrors to obtain the best – tire pressure and conditions For lubricant and fluid specifications driving position. – levels of fluids and lubricants and amounts, follow the instructions – Ensure that nothing (mat covers, – conditions of the windshield wiper listed in the chapter on "CAPACITIES etc.) is blocking the pedals. blades AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS". – Carefully arrange any objects in the – proper operation of the warning luggage compartment, to prevent lights and of the external lights. Safe driving sudden stops from jerking them Although the car is fitted with active forward. WARNING: In any case, it is advisable to and passive safety devices, the driver's – Avoid heavy meals before a trip. A carry out these checks at least every conduct is always a decisive factor for light snack helps to keep your 800 km, and to always comply with the road safety. reflexes sharp. In particular avoid compulsory measures prescribed by 5 Below are some simple rules for drinking alcohol. the factory scheduled maintenance traveling safely in different conditions. plan. – Remember to check the indications You will be, no doubt, familiar with contained in the section "Before some of them but, in any case, it would It is also advisable to: your trip", in this chapter, be useful to read them carefully. periodically. – clean the glass on the external light and all other glass surfaces – correctly adjust the mirrors, steering wheel, seats and seat belts.

138 Driving conditions In addition to being Travelling Always fasten your seat belts, prohibited by current including any child seats. – The first rule for safe driving is regulations, it is extremely Traveling without your seat caution. Being careful also means dangerous to travel inside the luggage belt fastened increases the risk of being in a position to be able to compartment or on the car hood. In serious injury in the event of a predict driving behavior of other the event of an accident, persons collision. drivers that is improper or careless. transported in this manner are at a much greater risk of serious injury. – Keep a safe distance from vehicles in – Do not drive for too many hours at a Passengers must only travel seated in front of you, adjusting this distance time. Make frequent stops to stretch the car seats, with the seat belts in accordance to the car speed and your legs and refresh yourself. traffic conditions. properly fastened. Always check that – Ensure that the air inside the both you and car occupants have their – Strictly follow all traffic regulations passenger compartment is changed seat belts correctly fastened. and, stay within posted speed limits. constantly. – Long trips should be undertaken in – Never coast downhill with the optimal physical condition. engine off: the braking action requires greater effort on the pedal Drunk driving, or driving due to the absence of the engine under the influence of drugs brake and of the brake servo. 5 or certain medicines is extremely dangerous for the driver and for others.

Driving conditions 139 Driving at night Driving in the rain – Heavy rain also substantially reduces visibility. In these circumstances, The main guidelines to follow when If driving too fast through even during the day, turn on the low driving at night are set out below: deep puddles or stagnant beams, to be more visible to other – Use extra caution: at night, driving water, water may infiltrate drivers. conditions are more demanding. through the engine air intake, which – Position the air conditioning and – Reduce your speed, especially on might cause severe damage to the heating system controls for the roads with no streetlights. engine. demisting function, in order to avoid – At the first signs of drowsiness, stop: Never drive through puddles where any visibility problems. to continue driving would be a risk the water level is above or just slightly for yourself and for others. Proceed below the underbody of the vehicle. – Periodically check the conditions of the windshield wiper blades. only after you have had proper rest. Rain and wet roads are dangerous. On – Keep the car at a greater distance a wet road all maneuvers are more from vehicles in front of you than difficult since wheel grip on the you would use during the day: it is asphalt is significantly reduced. This difficult to assess the speed of other means that the braking distances vehicles when you can only see their lights. increase considerably and the road holding decreases. 5 – Ensure that the headlights are aimed correctly: if they are too low, they Below are some advices for driving in reduce visibility and strain the eyes. the rain: If they are too high, they may bother – Reduce your speed and keep a the drivers of other cars. greater safety distance from the – Use the high beams only outside of vehicles in front of you. High speed densely-populated areas and when may result in a loss of control and you are sure that they will not aquaplaning. disturb other drivers. – When another vehicle is approaching, switch from high beams (if on) to low beams. – Keep lights and headlights clean. – Outside of densely-populated areas, beware of animals crossing the road.

140 Driving conditions Driving in fog Driving in the mountains Driving on snow or ice If the fog is dense avoid traveling On downhill roads, use the engine Below are some general advice for where possible. brake, engaging lower gears so as not driving in snow or ice conditions: When driving in mist or fog: to overheat the brakes. – Keep a very moderate speed. – Keep a moderate speed. – Never coast downhill with the – Fit the chains or snow tires when the – Even in the daytime, turn on the low engine off or in neutral, and never road is covered with snow. with the ignition key removed. beams, and the front and rear fog – Mainly use the engine brake and lights. Do not use the high beams. – Drive at a moderate speed, avoid avoid sharp braking. – Remember that fog creates "cutting" corners. dampness on the asphalt and thus – Avoid sudden acceleration and sharp – Remember that passing other any type of maneuver is more changes in direction. vehicles when driving uphill is slower difﬁcult and braking distances are – During the winter season, even and thus requires more free distance extended. apparently dry roads can have icy on the road. If you are being – Keep a greates than normal distance sections. Be careful when crossing overtaken on a hill, slow down and from the vehicle in front of you. bridges, viaducts and roads that allow the other car to pass. – Avoid sudden changes in speed as have little exposure to the sun and much as possible. are bordered by trees and rocks. 5 – Whenever possible, avoid passing They may be icy. other vehicles. – Keep a greater than normal distance – If you are forced to stop the car from the vehicles in front of you. (breakdowns, impossibility of proceeding due to poor visibility, etc.), ﬁrst of all, try to stop off of the travel lane. Then turn on the hazard warning lights and if possible, the low beams. – Sound the car horn rhythmically if you hear another car approaching.

Driving conditions 141 Pollution control devices If starting is difficult, do not make During normal operation the prolonged attempts. catalytic converter develops Especially avoid push starts, towing or high temperatures. Do not, Even if the car is fitted with anti- hill starts: these are all maneuvers that therefore, park the car on flammable pollution devices, the environment can damage the catalytic mufflers. materials (grass, dry leaves, pine deserves the utmost respect from every For any emergency starting, only use needles, etc.): risk of fire. one of us. an auxiliary battery. By following a few simple rules, the car When driving, if the engine starts Do not install heat guards and do not driver can avoid damaging the "running poorly", continue driving, remove those already fitted to the environment and very often can but reduce the engine performance catalytic converter and to the exhaust reduce his fuel consumption as well. required to a minimum and contact manifold. In this regard, some useful information your Authorized Maserati Dealer as Do not spray anything on the catalytic is listed here below; please read them soon as possible. converter, Lambda sensor and exhaust carefully. Never run the engine, even if only for manifold. The correct operation of the anti- testing, with one or more spark plugs pollution devices is not only less disconnected. Failure to comply with these harmful to the environment, but also Do not warm up the engine making it rules can originate fire affects vehicle efficiency. idle before starting off, apart from hazards. 5 So, keeping these devices in good when the external temperature is very working conditions is the first rule for low and, even then, for no longer than driving both ecologically sound and 30 seconds. economically. The first precaution is to follow the factory Scheduled Maintenance Plan carefully. Always use unleaded fuel.

142 Pollution control devices Other tips – Turn the engine off when stopping for long periods of time. – Do not warm up the engine with the car stopped: in these conditions the – Check tire pressure regularly: if the engine heats up much more slowly pressure is too low, fuel and increases fuel consumption and consumption increases and the tires emissions. It is much better to move are damaged. off slowly, avoiding high engine – Do not transport unnecessary objects speeds. left in the luggage compartment. – As soon as trafﬁc conditions and the The weight of the vehicle affects fuel route permit it, use a higher gear. consumption considerably. – Avoid pressing the accelerator – Use the car’s electrical devices only repeatedly when stopped at trafﬁc for the time necessary. The power lights or before turning off the required increases fuel consumption. engine. – Keep your speed as even as possible, avoiding unnecessary braking and accelerations, which cause fuel 5 wastage and markedly increases exhaust emissions.

Pollution control devices 143 Parking Handbrake To release the handbrake: The handbrake lever is located 1) Slightly lift the lever and press the Engage the handbrake, engage the 1st between the front seats. release button A. gear both uphill and downhill, turn the To operate the lever, pull it upwards to 2) Lower the lever while keeping the wheels and switch off the engine (valid ensure that the car is secured in button pressed. The warning light s for all versions, with either the manual position. goes out. gearbox or the "Cambiocorsa" gearbox). WARNING: If the car is not blocked rd As 1st gear is the lowest gear, it is suited with the lever between the 3 and 5th to use the engine as a brake. click, contact your Authorized When parking on a sharp incline, use a Maserati Dealer to have adjustments wedge or rock to block the wheels. made. Never leave the ignition key in the MAR position. With the handbrake engaged and the Always remove the key when getting ignition key in the MAR position, the out of the car. warning light s on the instrument panel lights up. 5 Never leave children unattended in the car.

Do not park the car on paper, grass, dry leaves or other ﬂammable materials. They could catch ﬁre if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. A

Do not leave the engine running with the car unattended.

144 Parking Tires Winter tires The specific features of the winter tires lead to lower performance under These tires are specially designed for normal environmental conditions or driving on snow and ice and are fitted Tire inflation pressure when cold on long highway trips, compared to to replace the ones supplied with the The tire inflation values, indicated in the standard tires. car. this manual, are intended for cold Therefore, their use should be limited tires. Only use winter tires of the to the performance for which they prescribed dimensions and have been type-approved. The maximum speed that can brand. be reached with winter tires is Fit identical (manufacturer indicated by the tire The your Authorized Maserati Dealer and tread) tires on all four manufacturer. In any case, always is available to provide suggestions as wheels, in order to ensure comply with the regulations in force in to the types of tires most suited to the safe driving, braking and good the Country where the car is maneuverability. use foreseen by the Customer. circulating. For the type of tires to use, inflation Remember that the direction pressures and relative specifications When using the spare wheel of tire rotation should not be for winter tires, carefully follow the (emergency wheel) do not reversed. indications found in the "Capacities 5 exceed 80 km/h. Avoid driving and Technical Specifications" chapter. at full throttle, braking sharply and The features of these tires are cornering at high speeds. markedly reduced in winter when tread depth is less than 4 mm. In this case, they should be replaced.

Tires 145 Snow chains WARNING: Before purchasing or using Useful accessories to keep snow chains snow tires, we advise you The use of snow chains is subject to the to contact your Authorized Maserati in the car regulations in force in each country. Dealer for information. Use snow chains of reduced dimensions, with a maximum Regardless of the legal provisions in WARNING: Keep a moderate speed, protuberance of 9mm beyond the tire force, we would recommend that you when chains are fitted on the tires. Do tread. keep in the car: not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes in The chains should be fitted only on the – first aid kit containing alcohol-free the road, do not drive over steps or driving wheel tires (rear wheels). disinfectant, sterile gauze pads, sidewalks and do not drive on long Check chain tension after driving for a gauze rolls, bandages, etc. sections of roads without snow. This distance of about 50 meters with the will help prevent damage to the car – electric flashlight; chains fitted. and the roadbed. – blunt-tipped scissors; Deactivation of the MSP system is – heavy-duty gloves. advised when chains are fitted on the tires. Press the MSP-OFF button - LED The objects described and other on the same button is on. essential objects can be obtained from your Authorized Maserati Dealer. 5 Snow chains: brand/type Konig/SUPER MAGIC

Rear tire 265/35 ZR18

146 Useful accessories to keep in the car In an emergency

Emergency starting 148 Toolkit 149 If a tire gets a puncture 150 If an exterior light goes out 156 If an interior light goes out 159 If a fuse blows 162 If the battery is fully discharged 172 If you have to jack up the car 173 If you have to tow the car 174 In the event of an accident 175

147 Emergency starting 3) Press down the accelerator pedal 6) Enter the last digit and keep the and keep it pressed. After about 8 accelerator pedal pressed down. The seconds, the warning light EOBD U warning light EOBD U turns on for 4 If the MASERATI CODE does not turns off: you can now release the seconds and then switches off: you can deactivate the engine immobilizer, the accelerator pedal and start counting now release the accelerator. warning light CODE is the number of times the warning light permanently lit, whereas the warning 7) Rapid flashing of the warning light EOBD U flashes. light EOBD U turns off after 4 EOBD U (for about 4 seconds) seconds and then switches on again 4) As soon as the displayed number of confirms that the operation has been immediately. In these conditions the flashing is equal to the first digit of completed correctly. engine cannot be started. To start the your CODE CARD, press down the 8) Start the engine turning the key engine, it is necessary to follow the accelerator pedal and keep it pressed from MAR to AVV. until the warning light EOBD U turns emergency starting procedure. If the warning light EOBD U remains off after having remained on for about lit, turn the key to STOP and repeat the 4 seconds: then release the accelerator. WARNING: We recommend to carefully procedure from step 1. read the entire procedure before The warning light EOBD U will start carrying it out. If you make a mistake, flashing again: as soon as the displayed WARNING: After an emergency you should turn the starter key to STOP number of flashing is equal to the starting, we recommend to contact and repeat the operations from the second digit of your CODE CARD, press your Authorized Maserati Dealer as beginning (step 1). down the accelerator pedal and keep it the emergency procedure must be 6 pressed. then carried out each time the vehicle 1) Read the five-digit electronic code 5) Proceed as above for the remaining is started. on the CODE CARD. digits of your CODE CARD. 2) Turn the ignition key to the MAR position: the CODE and EOBD U warning lights will remain lit.

148 Emergency starting Toolkit The tools which may be contained in the box ﬁxed to the luggage compartment panel by belt, are: The car is equipped with the following tools: – universal pliers – toolkit, located in the luggage – 8 mm open end wrench compartment – 10 mm open end wrench – spare wheel with electric – 13 mm open end wrench compressor, jack and tools is – 17 mm open end wrench (optional) located inside the spare – slot screwdriver wheel itself. – phillips-head screwdriver – towing hook.

Toolkit 149 If a tire gets a puncture After using the repair kit, the Keep the bottle inside its box vehicle must be however and away from children's considered to be in an reach. Do not inhale or Precautions in the event of a emergency situation: drive with the swallow the fluid contained in the puncture greatest of caution (maximum bottle and avoid contacts with skin If a tire gets a puncture, you can make permissible speed 50 mph - 80 Km/h). and eyes. a first emergency repair using the special kit. This contains a bottle A WARNING: The kit is to be used to The repaired tire must be with a fluid for tire puncture repairs, a temporarily repair only one tire replaced as soon as possible compressor B and a screwdriver C. punctured by small-sized objects: the and the workshop personnel These tools are housed in a box, D, kit may be inefficacious in the case of must be informed that the tire was located inside the luggage large punctures or tearing. treated with tire repair fluid. compartment.

WARNING: When you are using the repair kit, carefully follow the instructions on the bottle A or the instructions found inside the box D.

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150 If a tire gets a puncture Spare wheel – If necessary, turn on the hazard The box located inside the spare wheel (emergency wheel - optional) warning lights and position the contains: warning triangle at the prescribed – an electric compressor C, including a With the spare wheel fitted, distance. pressure gauge and the special never exceed the maximum union for inflating the spare wheel speed of 80 Km/h; in fact, WARNING: In the event or downhill or – a wrench D for the wheel studs and exceeding this speed jeopardizes the uneven roads, place wedges or other for the jack operation stability, road holding and braking of objects under the wheels, in order to the car. Avoid driving at full throttle, hold the car. – a bushing E to be fitted on the braking sharply and cornering at high wrench to loosen the wheel studs speeds. and to operate the jack – Remove the spare wheel covering Upon request, the car can be fitted from the luggage compartment – no. 5 studs F for fitting the spare with an optional spare wheel panel. wheel (emergency wheel), jack and tools for Unscrew knob A, remove the cover B – a jack G. replacing a wheel. and take out the spare wheel with the The spare wheel is of a special type and jack, the compressor and the tools for is housed in the luggage replacing the wheel. compartment. The spare wheel is supplied deflated, for space-saving reasons, with an electric compressor to inflate it. 6 If a tire is punctured, proceed as follows: – Stop the car in safe place, where it does not represent a hazard A situation for the road traffic and C D where the wheel can be replaced safely. The car must be parked on a level and firm ground. B – Pull the handbrake. E – Engage the 1st or reverse gear. G F

If a tire gets a puncture 151 – Open the compressor cover and take – Stop the compressor when the WARNING: Power is supplied to the out the hose with the pressure pressure indicated on the pressure current plug only when the key is gauge H and the electric wire L with gauge H is 2,5 bar (250 kPa – 35 psi) turned to MAR and it can only be the power plug. and screw the valve cap. connected to devices with a power – Unscrew the spare wheel's valve cap absorption of 15A maximum (180W and screw down the union M for the WARNING: We recommend to check power). Do not connect devices with a inflating pipe on the valve. the tire pressure on the gauge when higher power absorption to the the compressor is off, in order to have current plug. A prolonged power – Open the cap of the power plug P, a more precise reading. absorption can discharge the battery, housed in the right hand side of the preventing the engine from being luggage compartment, and insert WARNING: Do not use the compressor started once again. the connection L. for more than 20 minutes: risk of – Turn the ignition key to MAR to overheating! The compressor has been – Fit the bushing E onto the wrench D supply power to the plug and designed for inflating the spare wheel and loosen the 5 fastening studs on activate the compressor pressing only; do not use it to inflate the wheel to be replaced by about switch N. mattresses, rubber boats etc. one turn.

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152 If a tire gets a puncture – Take out the jack from the box and – Place the jack near the wheel to be – Make sure that the jack head is open it partially. replaced, in one of the indicated properly ﬁtted into one of the positions. special seats on the side member.

Failure to position the jack correctly could result in the car dropping and damage to the body when raised.

~10 cm ~10 cm

If a tire gets a puncture 153 – Insert the wrench onto the jack and – Turn the jack wrench to lower the car With the spare wheel fitted, rotate it until the wheel rises a few and withdraw the jack. never exceed the maximum centimeters off the ground. – Fully tighten the studs as shown in speed of 50 mph - 80 Km/h; in – Loosen the 5 studs completely and the illustration, starting first with fact, exceeding this speed jeopardizes remove the wheel. one stud and then with the one the stability, road holding and braking of the car. Avoid driving at full – Fit the spare wheel and fix it using diagonally opposed and so on. throttle, braking sharply and the 5 special studs F, found in the cornering at high speeds. box. The spare wheel is narrower than the standard ones and – Screw the 5 new fixing studs. must be used only to travel The inflating pressure for the the necessary distance to reach a spare wheel must be 2,5 bar The spare wheel must be service station, where the punctured (250 kPa - 35 psi). fitted using the supplied studs tire can be repaired. only. Remember to keep the For safety reasons, it is studs from the removed wheel, which absolutely forbidden to travel are to be used when refitting the with more than one spare wheel after repair. wheel fitted on the vehicle at the same time.

Snow chains cannot be ﬁtted 6 on spare wheels.

The maximum total life of the spare wheel is 1,860 miles - 3.000 km.

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154 If a tire gets a puncture Refitting the standard wheel Observe the tightening After refitting the standard torque for the wheel studs wheel, check the tire pressure. – Following the procedure described (98 ± 10 Nm). above, lift the car and remove the spare wheel. On completion of the operation: The jack can be used only to – Fit the standard wheel using the – Thoroughly deflate the spare wheel, replace the wheels. Never be special studs, removed during the exerting pressure on the valve use it repairs under the car. disassembly procedure. through the protruding piece of the – Screw down the studs using the valve cap. special wrench. – Position the jack, the wrench with the bushing and the special studs in The standard wheel must be their box and put it back into the fitted using the specific studs spare wheel. only. Put back the spare wheel's studs into the box, to use – Position the spare wheel in the them again in the event of refitting luggage compartment, close it with the spare wheel. its cover and secure it to the panel with the clamping device. – Lower the car and withdraw the jack. – Cover the spare wheel with the – Fully tighten the studs following the luggage compartment covering sequence indicated before. panel. 6

If a tire gets a puncture 155 If an exterior light In case of cars equipped with To replace a light bulb: gas-emitting headlights 1) Lift the luggage compartment lid. goes out (Xenon headlights), to check 2) Open the covering panel on the the system and to replace the bulbs if light. WARNING: Before replacing a lamp, necessary, contact your Authorized make sure that the corresponding fuse Maserati Dealer only: RISK OF 3) Rotate the bulb holder F in a counter is in good working condition. Use only ELECTRICAL SHOCKS! clockwise direction and slide it out. new and original bulbs having the 4) Remove the bulb G gently pushing it same features as the older ones for Rear lights and rotating it in an anti-clockwise replacement. The rear light bulbs are arranged as direction. follows: 5) Insert the new bulb by slightly Front lights A – Dipped light bulb (P 21/5W) pushing it and rotating it in a clockwise To access the front lights under the car direction. B – Direction indicator light bulb it is necessary to remove the wheel (PY 21W) 6) Insert the bulb holder and rotate it housing. in a clockwise direction. C – Stop light bulb (P 21 W) It is therefore recommended to 7) Close the covering panel. contact your Authorized Maserati D – Rear fog light bulb (P 21 W) Dealer to replace the bulbs for the low E – Reverse gear light bulb (P 21 W). beams, high beams, fog lights, dipped lights and direction indicators. 6

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156 If an exterior light goes out Direction indicator lights 2) Remove the rear part releasing the 3) Remove the bulb holder M turning it retaining tab L and remove the unit. in an a counter direction. To replace the direction indicator light bulb (5W) 4) Remove and replace the bulb. 1) Push forward the direction indicator 5) Refit the bulb holder turning it in a to press on the spring clip H. clockwise direction. 6) Refit the direction indicator inserting first the retaining tab on the rear part and then pressing the front part until hearing the spring clip click into position.

WARNING: Proceed with care when removing the side direction indicator light to avoid damages to the car body or to the indicator itself.

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If an exterior light goes out 157 Third stop light License plate lights In order to replace the bulbs, the lens To replace the license plate light bulb unit has to be removed. It is therefore (C 5W): recommended that you contact your 1) Loosen the fastening screws for the Authorized Maserati Dealer. lens/bulb holder unit. 2) Remove the unit and replace the bulb.

158 If an exterior light goes out If an interior light 3) Refit the ceiling light inserting the Rear ceiling lights left-hand side first and then pushing To replace the bulb (12V – 5W goes out the right-hand side into place. torpedo): WARNING: Before replacing a lamp, WARNING: When refitting the ceiling 1) Remove the ceiling light by gently make sure that the corresponding fuse light, make sure that the electric wires levering it out with a flat head is in good working condition. Use only are correctly arranged and do not screwdriver at point D. new and original bulbs having the interfere with the edges of the ceiling 2) Replace the bulb. same features as the older ones for lights or its retaining tongues 3) Refit the ceiling light inserting the replacement. connector side first and then pressing on the other side until it fits into place. Front ceiling lights To replace the bulbs: 1) Remove the ceiling light by gently levering it out with a flat head screwdriver at point A. 2) Replace the bulb concerned: – timed light B (12V – 10W torpedo) – reading light C (12V – 3W). 6

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If an interior light goes out 159 Vanity mirror light Glove compartment light Courtesy lights (below door) To replace the bulb (12V – 5W To replace the bulb To replace the bulb (12V - 5W all glass): torpedo): (12V - 5W “torpedo” type): 1) Lever it out gently from its ceiling 1) Remove the fixing plate by levering 1) Remove the lens by levering it out light seat G with a flat head it out at points E. gently in point F with a flat head screwdriver and remove it. 2) Replace the bulb. screwdriver. 2) Press the sides of lens H to release 3) Refit the fixing plate by pressing it 2) Replace the bulb. the retaining tabs and remove the lens. into place. 3) Refit the lens, inserting first the two- 3) Replace the pressure-fitted bulb. tab side and then pressing on the other 4) Refit the lens. side. 5) Refit the lighting unit inserting first the electrical connector side and then pressing on the other side to hook up the clip.

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160 If an interior light goes out Luggage compartment light 3) Replace the pressure-fitted bulb. To replace the bulb (12V - 5W all glass): 4) Refit the lens. 1) Lever it out gently from its ceiling 5) Refit the lighting unit inserting first light seat L with a flat head the left side and then pressing on the screwdriver and remove it. right side to hook up the clip N. 2) Press the sides of lens M to release the retaining tabs and remove the lens.

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If an interior light goes out 161 If a fuse blows Replace the faulty fuse with a new one Position of fuses/relays featuring the same rating (same color). The fuses/relays are located in various If the fault recurs, consult your parts of the car, namely: Replacing the fuses Authorized Maserati Dealer. When an electrical device ceases to – Under the dashboard on the right work, check that the corresponding Never replace a blown fuse hand side. fuse is sound. with anything other than a – In the engine compartment. A-Sound fuse. sound fuse (same rating/ – In the right hand side of the luggage B-Blown fuse. color). compartment.

Fuse Colors

A B ocher pale brown red yellow white green yellow blue

Amps A5 A7.5 A10 A15 A20 A25 A30

6 Maxi Fuse Colors

yellow green orange red blue

Amps A20 A30 A40 A50 A60

162 If a fuse blows Fuses and relays under the The fuses/relays are contained in 4 box Spare fuses are positioned vertically. dashboard, on the right hand units, protected by covers. To remove The fuse and relay list is shown in the side the covers, gently lever up the following pages. To gain access to the fuses/relays it is fastening tabs D and slide them out. necessary to remove the mat, lift the covering panel and open the protection cover C loosening its fastening screws.

19 20 21 22

C 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 6

CD GH MN 31 32 33 34 D

35 36 37 38 B 12 F 78 L 13 14

39 40 41 42 34 910 15 16

A E I 56 11 12 17 18 43 44 45 46 D

If a fuse blows 163 Relays under the dashboard

Posit. Type Function A Micro 20A Driver’s seat heating B Micro 20A Passenger’s seat heating C Micro 30A Connected devices cut out during ignition D Micro 30A Connected devices not cut out during ignition E Micro 20A Electronic injection main relay F Micro 20A Maserati CODE System G Micro 20A Air conditioner compressor H Micro 20A Horns I Micro 20A High beams L Micro 20A Fog lights M Micro 30A Starter motor N Micro 20A Low beams 6 Fuses under the dashboard

Posit. Amps. Color System/Component 1 30A Green +30 driver’s seat 2 30A Green +30 Passenger’s seat 3 7.5A Brown Passenger’s seat heating 4 7.5A Brown Driver’s seat heating 5 30A Green Air conditioning and ventilation unit 6 30A Green Headlight washer timer 7 10A Red +87 main relay 164 If a fuse blows Posit. Amps. Color System/Component 8 15A Pale blue +87 main relay for Lambda sensor, air ﬂow meter etc. 9 15A Pale blue +87 main relay for injectors, coils 10 7.5A Brown Air conditioner compressor 11 10A Red +15 ABS from electronic injection main relay 12 15A Pale blue Horns 13 15A Pale blue Fog lights 14 10A Red RH high beam 15 15A Pale blue LH low beam and headlight aiming adjuster 16 10A Red LH high beam, high beam warning light, headlight aiming control unit 17 15A Pale blue RH low beam, headlight washer enable, manual headlight aiming adjuster 18 30A Green Starter motor 19 – – Not used 20 – – Not used 21 20A Yellow Direction lights intermittance 6 Maserati CODE system, CAN line interface, navigator cable bundle instrument 22 7.5A Brown (+15 not cut out during ignition) 23 – – Not used 24 10A Red Stop, clutch 25 7.5A Brown ECU for CAN line interface, OBD, Maserati CODE system, multifuncion display Ochre 26 5A BOGE system (+15 connected devices not cut out during ignition) yellow 27 – – Not used Ochre IGE ECU, ceiling light timer, light switch 28 5A yellow (+15 connected devices not cut out during ignition)

If a fuse blows 165 Posit. Amps. Color System/Component Ceiling lights, ceiling light timer, (electricals,) seats , 29 10A Red luggage compartment and fuel ﬂap opening controls 30 10A Red Airbag (+15 connected devices not cut out during ignition) 31 10A Red Navigator, clock, tunnel display 32 10A Red +15 light switch, Cruise Control, headlight aiming ECU (+15 cut out during ignition) Ochre 33 5A Alarm system, preset for satellite alarm yellow 34 10A Red +15 electronic injection 35 15A Pale blue +30 IGE ECU 36 15A Pale blue +30 IGE ECU Windshield wiper, windshield wiper washing pumps, wiper 37 25A White (+15 cut out during ignition) 38 15A Pale blue +30 ignition switch 39 15A Pale blue Radio, navigator 6 40 20A Yellow Centralized lock Cigarette lighter, radio, engine indic., rear view mirrors, ceiling light, glove 41 15A Pale blue compartment lamp (+15 cut out during ignition) 42 30A Green Electronic injection main relay 43 30A Green Passenger side power window 44 30A Green Driver side power windows Ochre Air conditioning and ventilation system, navigator cable bundle, 45 5A yellow (+15 connected devices cut out during ignition) 46 7.5A Brown +30 electronic injection

166 If a fuse blows Fuses/relays in the engine Side relay compartment Posit. Type Function The fuses/relays in the engine compartment, are located on the right- A Mini 50A Electronic cooling fan (second speed) hand side and on the rear panel, right- B Mini 50A Electronic cooling fan (ﬁrst speed) hand side. C Mini 50A Air pump To gain access to the side relays, remove the right-hand covering E of D Timer Headlight washer with timer the engine compartment, loosening, then lift the cover F releasing it from the retaining tab. If necessary, the cover can be removed by pulling it upwards. To reﬁt the engine compartment covering, position it correctly, then press it and rotate the fastening studs.

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If a fuse blows 167 To gain access to the fuses on the Fuses on the rear panel engine compartment rear panel, remove the rear covering, backing off Posit. Amp. Color System/Component the fastening screws. 1 Maxi 60A Blue Air pump WARNING: To carry out this operation, 2 Maxi 60A Blue ABS please contact your Authorized 3 Maxi 40A Orange First speed fans Maserati Dealer. 4 Maxi 50A Red Second speed fans To access the fuses, remove cover G gently levering up the fastening tabs H.

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168 If a fuse blows Relay/fuse box units in the There are three fuse and relay box To gain access to the fuses and relays of luggage compartment units which are located as follows: units M and N, remove the covers by To gain access to the fuses/relays, open M- over the battery, in the front side opening the fastening clips. the covering panel L, ﬁxed with a area Velcro strap on the right-hand side of N-over the battery, in the front side the luggage compartment. area O-over the battery P-over the battery, in the front side area

O N

E F G

14 13 I L 11 9 7 H P 12 10 8 6

16 15

O P

A B C N M 5 3 1 M D 6 4 2

If a fuse blows 169 Luggage compartment relays

Posit. Type Function A Micro 30A Luggage compartment lid opening alarm B Micro 30A Defrosting C Micro Fuel pump (first speed) D Micro Fuel pump (second speed) E Micro Luggage compartment lid and fuel tank flap relay cut out F Micro 20A Reverse gear G Micro 30A Fuel tank flap H Micro 30A Luggage compartment lid I Mini "Cambiocorsa" electronically controlled gearbox

170 If a fuse blows Luggage compartment fuses

Posit. Amp. Color System/Component 1 – – Not used 2 20A Yellow Fuel pumps (rear) 3 7.5A Brown Heated rear window and mirror defrosting (rear) 4 30A Green Defrosting 5 – – Not used 6 30A Green Radio amplifier 7 30A Green Fuel tank flap (rear) 8 – – Not used Luggage compartment lid, coil for luggage compartment and fuel tank flap opening 9 25A White cut out relay (rear) 10 15A Pale blue Power socket Reverse gear, parking sensors, CAN line interface, mirror memory, electronic mirror 11 7.5A Brown (rear) 12 – – Not used 6 13 Maxi 20A Yellow ECU for “Cambiocorsa” electronically controlled gearbox 14 Maxi 30A Green Pump for “Cambiocorsa” electronically controlled gearbox 15 Maxi 40A Orange Relay and fuse control units 16 Maxi 50A Red Relay and fuse control units

If a fuse blows 171 If the battery is fully Starting with the auxiliary 4) Switch on the recharger. discharged battery 5) When the battery is recharged, turn See the section "Starting the engine" off the recharger before disconnecting contained in the chapter "Using the it from the battery. First of all, you are advised to carefully Vehicle". 6) Reconnect the terminals to the read the Chapter “Maintenance”, battery poles, observing the polarity. where a specific section illustrates the WARNING: Under no circumstances precautions to take to prevent the should a battery charger be used for an WARNING: First reconnect the positive battery from discharging and to help emergency start-up: This could pole terminal (+) then the negative ensure long life. damage the electronic systems, pole one (-). particularly the control units WARNING: Before disconnecting the managing the ignition and fuel supply 7) Check that the seats work correctly: battery, lower the side windows by at functions. least 4÷5 centimeters, in order to avoid if not, carry out the “initialization” damaging the strips when opening procedures described in the section “Seats”, contained in the chapter and closing the doors. When the Recharging the battery battery is connected and loaded, this “Before you drive”. operation is carried out automatically You are advised to recharge the upon opening and closing the door. battery slowly and at a low amperage The fluid contained in the The windows must remain lowered for about 24 hours. battery is poisonous and 6 until the battery is connected once Follow the below instructions: corrosive. Avoid contact with again. If the battery runs flat when the 1) Deactivate the electronic alarm the skin and eyes. The battery windows are fully raised, open the using the radio control. recharging procedure must be carried out in a ventilated environment away door only if necessary and taking 2) Open the trunk and disconnect the from open flames or possible sources utmost care. Do not close the door if terminals of the electrical system from of sparks: risk of explosion and fire. the window cannot be lowered. the battery terminals.

WARNING: First disconnect the negative pole terminal (-) then the positive pole one (+).

3) Connect the recharger wires to the battery terminals.

172 If the battery is fully discharged If you have to jack up The jack can be used only to replace the wheels. Under no the car circumstance should it be used for repairs under the car. Using the jack See the section “If a tire gets a puncture”, in this chapter.

~10 cm ~10 cm

If you have to jack up the car 173 If you have to tow the car WARNING: If you have to tow the Before starting to tow, rotate vehicle with 2 wheels raised, make sure the ignition key to the MAR the ignition key is in the STOP position. position and subsequently to The car is ﬁtted with a front differently, with the MSP system STOP without removing it! Removing emergency towing hook. activated, the relevant control unit the key automatically locks the The towing hook is to be found in the would store a malfunction causing the steering wheel, thereby making it tool box. indicator to come up on the impossible to steer the wheels. Do not use other attachment points for multifunction display. This requires the Position the gearshift lever in neutral towing. intervention of your Authorized (“N” position for cars with To access the towing hook seat, Maserati Dealer to have the system "Cambiocorsa" gearbox). remove the cap on the lower right- restored. hand side of the front bumpers. When towing the car with the Screw down the hook into its seat. When towing the car, make engine off, remember that sure that you observe the without the assistance of the road trafﬁc regulations brake servo, a stronger effort will be concerning both the towing device required on the brake pedal and on and driving conduct. the steering wheel for steering.

Screw down the hook into its seat (approx. 11 turns). Clean 6 the threaded seat before tightening the hook.

174 If you have to tow the car In the event To extinguish fires, even small ones, First aid kit use a fire extinguisher, blankets, sand This must contain at least: of an accident or earth. Never use water. In accidents on highways, particularly – sterile gauze to cover and clean the It is important always to stay calm. where visibility is poor, there is a high wounds – If you are not directly involved, stop risk of being involved in other – bandages of various size at a distance of at least ten yards or collisions. Leave your vehicle – treated adhesive bandages of meters away from the accident area. immediately and move away from it. various sizes – If you are on a highway, stop – an adhesive bandage strip without obstructing the emergency If there are injured persons – a pack of cotton wool lane. – Never leave an injured person alone. – a bottle of disinfectant – Turn off the engine and switch on – Do not crowd around injured the hazard warning lights. persons. – a packet of paper cleaning tissues – At night, illuminate the accident – Reassure the injured person that – a pair of rounded-end scissors area with the headlights. assistance is on the way and stay – tweezers – Always act with caution: do not risk close to him/her to help with possible – two haemostatic loops. someone crashing into you. fear. – Indicate that an accident has – Release or cut the seat belts occurred by placing the emergency restraining the injured persons. triangle in a well visible position and – Do not give the injured persons 6 at the prescribed distance. anything to drink. – Call the emergency services, – The injured person should never be providing as much information as moved. possible. On highways, use the – Remove the injured person from the special emergency call boxes. vehicle only if there is a risk of fire, – Remove the ignition key from the sinking in water or falling down into vehicles involved. a pit. When removing an injured – If you smell fuel or other chemical person, do not pull his/her limbs, his/ products, do not smoke and ask her head and keep the body in a people around you to extinguish horizontal position. their cigarettes out.

In the event of an accident 175 176 In the event of an accident Capacities and Technical Specifications

Fuel 178 Engine oil 178 Capacities: quantities and specifications of the products to be used 179 Fuel consumption 181

CO2 exhaust emissions 182 Technical specifications 183 Tire pressure 190

177 Fuel Engine oil

Only use unleaded premium fuel with To check level, please consult the high octane number (R.O.N.) - no less chapter “Maintenance”. than 95. Do not top up with oil having Tank capacity: about 84 liters, characteristics other than those of the including a reserve of about 18 liters. oil already used. The gap between the MIN and MAX WARNING: The anti-pollution devices reference marks on the dipstick of the car require unleaded gasoline to corresponds to about 1 liter of oil. be used at all times. Under no Use SAE 5W/40 API SG/CD - CCMC G5 circumstance, not even in emergency oil for gasoline-powered engines. situations, should leaded gasoline be supplied to the fuel tank as you would damage the catalytic converter beyond repair.

WARNING: An inefﬁcient catalytic converter results in noxious exhaust emissions which are harmful for the environment.

178 FuelFuel / Engine oil Capacities: quantities and specifications of the products to be used

Recommended quantities and products

Parts to be refilled Quantity Product specifications Fuel tank (reserve included) 84 liters Premium unleaded fuel, no less than 95 R.O.N. Fuel reserve 18 liters Engine oil: Multi-grade semi-synthetic or fully synthetic lubricants with SAE 5W/40 strength, over API SG - CD - CCMC - G5 standards. Recommended AGIP TECSINT SL 5W/40. - scheduled replacement 7,8 liters - top up from MIN to MAX level 1 liter WARNING: Do not top up using oil with features other than those of the oil already contained in the engine. - oil consumption (according to use 0,5 liters/1.000 WARNING: The engine oil consumption depends on the conditions) km driving style and on the car use conditions. Windshield/headlight washer fluid 6,5 liters Water and detergent fluid mixture, in the percentage reservoir indicated on the product box. Detergent fluid: alcohols and tensio-actives CUNA NC 956-II. Recommended type DP1 WARNING: In the event of temperatures below –20 °C, use pure detergent only. 7 Cooling system 11,5 liters Water and coolant fluid mixture, in the percentage indicated on the product box. Coolant: protective with anti-freeze action, inhibited mono- ethylene glycol based, CUNA NC 956-16. Recommended AGIP ANTIFREEZE PLUS ECOPERMANENT.

Capacities: quantities and specifications of the products to be used 179 Parts to be refilled Quantity Product specifications Oil type ATF DEXRON II D LEV, SAE 10W. Hydraulic servo steering 1 liter Recommended AGIP ATF II D. 75W/90 over the API GL4-GL5C API MT1-PG2 standards Manual and “Cambiocorsa” gearbox 2,8 liters Recommended ROTRA LSX. Oil type CHF “Cambiocorsa” system 1 liter Recommended AGIP CHF. Synthetic fluid NHTSA n.116 DOT4, ISO 4925, SAE J1703 – Brake system circuit and clutch hydraulic 1,1 liters J1704, CUNA NC 956-01 control Recommended AGIP BRAKE FLUID DOT 4 PLUS. Air conditioning system coolant 750 g R134a Air conditioning and ventilation system 135 cc Type SP 10 (Sanden) compressor oil

MASERATI recommends to use AGIP products complying with the above mentioned speciﬁcations.

180 Capacities: quantities and specifications of the products to be used Fuel consumption

The fuel consumption values shown in Fuel consumption following the 1999/100/EC directive the following table were established (liters per 100 km) based on homologation tests prescribed by the speciﬁc European Urban Extra-urban Combined Directives. Manual gearbox 28,3 13,0 18,6 The test procedures adopted for fuel consumption measuring are the "Cambiocorsa" gearbox 28,3 13,0 18,6 following: – urban cycle: this includes cold starting followed by simulation of an WARNING: The type of route, trafﬁc conditions, weather conditions, driving urban route; style, general condition of the vehicle, set-up/equipment/accessories in the car, use of the air conditioning system, car load, roof rack and other items or – extra-urban cycle: this includes situations which may negatively affect the car aerodynamics or wind resistance frequent accelerating in all gears, lead to consumption ratios differing from the reported ones. simulating use of the vehicle on extra-urban routes; the speed varies between 0 and 120 Km/h; – combined cycle: this is calculated by considering a route consisting of about 37% urban cycle and 63% extra-urban cycle. 7

Fuel consumption 181 CO2 exhaust emissions

The CO2 exhaust emissions shown in CO emission according to Directive 1999/100/EC (g/km) the following table refer to a 2 combined cycle consumption. g/km Manual gearbox 430 “Cambiocorsa” gearbox 430

182 COCO22 exhaust exhaust emissions emissions Technical specifications Injection – Ignition The ignition - injection system is Engine controlled by a single microprocessor electronic control unit (ECU). Engine General performance and fuel consumption are Type code M138 both optimized, the former due an improved car drivability and the latter Cycle Otto to a better engine operation with Cylinder number and position 8 - 90° V partial loads.

Number of valves per cylinder 4 Injection Piston bore and stroke mm 92 x 79,8 – Bosch ME7.1.1 type Total displacement cm3 4.244 Ignition Compression ratio 11,11±0,2 : 1 – Static ignition Maximum output (EEC) kW 287 – Firing sequence: 1-8-6-2-7-3-4-5 HP 390 – Bosch ignition coil corresponding rpm – NGK PMR8A spark plugs. – manual gearbox r.p.m. 7.000 – “Cambiocorsa" gearbox r.p.m. 7.000 Maximum torque (EEC) Nm 451 kgm 45,9 corresponding rpm r.p.m. 4.500 7

Technical specifications 183 Lubrication system Manual gearbox and “Cambiocorsa" gearbox The engine lubrication system is of the Six forward speeds and one reverse. dry sump type with scavenge and Gear Ratios Total reduction ratios delivery pumps aligned with the (engine revolutions/wheel cooling pump, in a single unit driven revolutions) by the crankshaft through a chain. 1st speed 46/14 = 3,286 12,247 Cooling system 2nd speed 41/19 = 2,158 8,043 The engine is cooled by means of an 3rd speed 37/23 = 1,609 5,997 anti-freeze mixture with circulates 4th speed 33/26 = 1,269 4,730 inside a speciﬁc line system equipped th with a radiator, a centrifugal pump 5 speed 30/29 = 1,034 3,854 and an expansion tank. 6th speed 28/33 = 0,848 3,160 Transmission Reverse 41/16 = 2,563 9,552

Clutch "Cambiocorsa" gearbox Furthermore, it provides excellent Dry double-plate clutch with servo- The electronic gearbox technology, performance, soft gearshifting and assisted hydraulic control. which was originally designed for progressive torque on the wheels. Formula 1 racing, has become today a Thanks to the hydraulic servo and to standard production component. the interface with the engine The "Cambiocorsa" is a “hydraulic controller (ECU) as well as with the 7 servo” system for the gearbox and the drive control devices (ASR/MSR), the clutch, which however features all the system is capable of performing advantages of the dry clutch and "sport" or "comfort" gearshifting, mechanical gearbox (reduced weights, depending on the driver's needs and strength and reliability, low driving style. consumption levels). At the same time, The clutch pedal is not ﬁtted in the it is more user-friendly, reduces strain passenger compartment; the gearshift from driving in the city trafﬁc or when lever is replaced by electric controls a frequent gearshifting is required. (Up-Down) on the steering wheel, just like on Formula 1 autos.

184 Technical specifications The “Cambiocorsa" gearbox has An electronic control unit, after As a matter of fact, the system is therefore the purpose of relieving the receiving the requests from the driver designed to automatically excludes all driver from bothering and straining and after evaluation of the vehicle wrong gearshifting requests, avoids aspects of manual transmission operation conditions, detected unintentional switching off of the management, without depriving him through a series of sensors, engine and wheel locking in low grip of the pleasure of controlling autonomously manages gearshifting, conditions. As far as driving assistance gearshifting directly. In the event that thereby controlling clutch, gearbox is concerned, it furthermore ensures the driver, in particular situations, and engine torque directly. that the ﬁrst speed is immediately prefers to give up this option as well, When shifting gears, the engine available when the vehicle is stopped the total automatic mode can be also control is assisted by the gearbox and that gears are automatically enabled. control. downshifted in case of sudden The servo assisted system basically Interfacing between gearbox and deceleration, with subsequent sharp consists of a hydraulic actuator, ﬁtted engine control remarkably improves request for acceleration. These aspects directly onto the gearbox housing, the system performance and relieves help improve driving safety, since the which manages both the gear the driver, during gearshifting, from possibilities for the driver to carry out selection and engagement by means any need to synchronize the clutch- wrong maneuvers are decreased. of two different pistons. accelerator operations. Actually, the A display on the instrument panel The two pistons are controlled by a accelerator pedal can be even kept indicates the gear currently engaged, series of solenoid valves, hydraulically always pressed down. while diagnostics messages are powered by an electric pump and a The “Cambiocorsa" gearbox not only managed by the electronic control unit storage battery. manages the transmission upon the through a warning light and a buzzer. driver's request, but also "tutors" and assists him while driving. 7

Technical specifications 185 Differential Brakes Suspensions The ratios are: Service and emergency brakes Front and rear Differential reduction torque Disc-type, on four wheels, self- Articulated quadrilateral. ventilating. Manual gearbox and Two diagonally opposed and Adjustable damping suspensions “Cambiocorsa” independent hydraulic control circuits. (optional) gearbox 41/11 = 3,727 Vacuum brake servo. This system allows the driver to choose 4-channel ABS system with Electronic two settings for the shock absorbers, Brake force Distribution (EBD). depending upon the roadbed conditions, speed and comfort. Handbrake Mechanical type, on the rear wheels, operated through the central lever.

186 Technical specifications Steering Wheels Rack and pinion hydraulic steering, Rims and tires with pump driven by the drive shaft and reservoir. Articulated steering Rim size Tire size Brand tires column, with energy absorption and 8”J x 18” 235/40 ZR18 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT TL adjustable inclination and height. front 8”J x 19” 235/35 ZR19 PIRELLI P ZERO ROSSO – Steering diameter = 12 m 9.5”J x 18” 265/35 ZR18 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT TL – No. of steering wheel turns = 1,5 rear (to the left and to the right). 9.5”J x 19” 265/30 ZR19 PIRELLI P ZERO ROSSO MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN *front 8”J x 18” 225/40 R18 ASYMMETRIC PIRELLI WINTER 210 MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN *rear 9.5”J x 18” 265/35 R18 ASYMMETRIC PIRELLI WINTER 210 * Winter tires

The maximum speed that can be reached with winter tires is indicated by the tire manufacturer. In any case, always comply with local regulations in force. Only use winter tires of the prescribed dimensions and brand.

WARNING: Notwithstanding the prescribed sizes, it is essential that tires of the same brand and type are ﬁtted to all the wheels in order to ensure safe driving. 7 WARNING: Do not use air chambers on Tubeless tires.

Spare wheel (emergency wheel - optional) Alloy rim. Tire size Brand tire 185/60-17 93P VREDESTEIN

Technical specifications 187 Snow chains Maximum radial protrusion permitted over the tire proﬁle: 9 mm. Rear tire Snow chains: brand/type 265/35 ZR18 Konig/SUPER MAGIC WARNING: Snow chains must be ﬁtted only on the rear wheels. Contact your Athorized Maserati Dealer for purchasing your snow chains.

Performance

Maximum speed km/h mph Manual gearbox 283 176 “Cambiocorsa" gearbox 283 176 The maximum speed that can be reached with winter tires is indicated by the tire manufacturer. In any case, always comply with local regulations.

Accelerations at standing start 0-100 km/h 400 m 1.000 m (in seconds) Manual gearbox 5,0 13,3 23,9 7 “Cambiocorsa" gearbox 5,0 13,3 23,9

Weights

Weights Manual “Cambiocorsa" gearbox gearbox Unladen car weight 1.670 kg 1.690 kg (with ﬂuids, fuel, tools and accessories) Full load weight (4 occupants and 28 kg 1.970 kg 1.990 kg in the luggage compartment)

188 Technical specifications Dimensions

946 mm 2660 mm 903 mm

4509 mm

Trunk volume (VDA standard): approx. 340 dm3 including approx. 60 dm3 for spare wheel compartment

7 1305 mm

1525 mm 1538 mm

The height refers to an unladen car 1822 mm Dimensions in mm

Technical specifications 189 Tire pressure Tire inﬂation pressure when cold (psi/ bar).

Rim size Tire size Tire brand Inﬂation pressure when cold (bar) 2,0 (up to 270 km/h) 8”J x 18” 235/40 ZR18 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT TL front 2,3 (over 270 km/h) 8”J x 19” 235/35 ZR19 PIRELLI P ZERO ROSSO 2,4 2,0 (up to 270 km/h) 9.5”J x 18” 265/35 ZR18 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT TL rear 2,3 (over 270 km/h) 9.5”J x 19” 265/30 ZR19 PIRELLI P ZERO ROSSO 2,2 MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 2,0 * front 8”J x 18” 225/40 R18 ASYMMETRIC PIRELLI 2,2 WINTER 210 MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 2,0 * rear 9.5”J x 18” 265/35 R18 ASYMMETRIC PIRELLI 2,0 WINTER 210 spare wheel (emergency - 185/60-17 93P VREDESTEIN 2,5 wheel) 7 * Winter tires

The maximum speed that can be reached with winter tires is indicated by the tire manufacturer. In any case, always comply with local regulations. Only use winter tires of the prescribed dimensions and brand.

190 Tire pressure Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance 192 Additional checks 196 Level checks 197 Air filters 202 Anti-dust/anti-pollen filter 202 Battery 203 Electronic Control Units 205 Spark plugs 205 Wheels and tires 206 Windshield wipers 208 Air conditioner 209 Bodywork 209 Interiors 211 If the car is laid up for long periods 212 Battery master switch 214 RF remote control: Ministerial homologation 215 8

191 Scheduled Maintenance Over 170.000 kilometers The Scheduled Maintenance service is When 170.000 kilometers have been provided by the entire Authorized Maserati Dealer. In the event that, Correct maintenance is clearly the best reached, the scheduled maintenance when a service is performed, further way to maintain car performance and restarts with the same operations replacements or repairs are found to safety features, ensure respect for the provided for 30 - 50 - 70... thousand be necessary in addition to the environment and low operating costs. kilometers. scheduled operations, these can be carried out only with the speciﬁc WARNING: Also remember that the WARNING: The Scheduled consent of the Customer. proper observance of the maintenance Maintenance services are prescribed by procedures is essential for the validity the Manufacturer. Failure to have the WARNING: You are advised to notify of the warranty. services carried may invalidate the warranty. your Authorized Maserati Dealer of any minor operating problems, For this reason, MASERATI has without waiting for the next service. provided a series of checks and maintenance operations including the ﬁrst service at 10.000 km and subsequently every 20.000 km up to 170.000 km covered.

192 Scheduled Maintenance Main operations to be performed at the specified mileage

Main operations Kilometres covered (in thousands) 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150 170 Miles covered (in thousands) 6 18.5 31 43.5 56 68.5 81 93.5 106 Belts for alternator, air conditioning/heating system I-A I* I-A I* I-A I* I-A I* I-A compressor and power steering control Replace at least every 3 years Engine oil and filter RRRRRRRRR Replace once a year Cooling system connections and lines I I*I*I*I*I*I*I*I* Air filters R* R R* R R* R R* R Fuel injection connections and lines I I* I I* I Ignition system cables and connections I I* I I* I Spark plugs RRR Active charcoal filter and Lambda sensors R Replace at least every 4 years Air injection system: lines and connection valves IIIIIIIII Blow-by system IIII Fuel emission control system: lines, connections and valves IIII Differential and gearbox oil IRIIRIIR Replace every two years “Cambiocorsa” gearbox system oil level IIIIIIIII 8 Check every year Hydraulic steering fluid level (drain if necessary) IIIIIIIII Replace every 2 years

I = Check and carry out any other necessary operation A = Adjust R = Replace

Scheduled Maintenance 193

Main operations Kilometres covered (in thousands) 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150 170 Miles covered (in thousands) 6 18.5 31 43.5 56 68.5 81 93.5 106 Engine coolant level IIIIIIIII Replace every 2 years Brake/clutch fluid level (drain if necessary) IIIIIIIII Replace every year Brake system: lines, calipers, connections IIIIIIIII Dashboard warning light efficiency Handbrake operation Wear condition of the braking elements (discs, pads); IIIIIIIII replace if necessary Joints for front and rear suspensions, front and rear under- IIIIIIIII chassis – tightening torques Steering system components, joint protection, rack boots IIIIIIII on the steering wheel levers and on the axle shafts Tightening of screws, nuts and bolts (including those for IIIIIIIII the exhaust system), couplings, retaining clips and clamps Battery: connections and charge conditions IIIIIIIII Air conditioning and heating system; compressor oil level IIIIIIII Replace coolant and filter every 2 years Anti-pollen filter RRRRRRRR 8 Replace every year. In the event of the car frequent use in dusty or strongly polluted environments, a more frequent replacement is recommended Starter motor and generator: power absorption and IIII charge

I = Check and carry out any other necessary operation A = Adjust R = Replace

194 Scheduled Maintenance

Main operations Kilometres covered (in thousands) 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150 170 Miles covered (in thousands) 6 18.5 31 43.5 56 68.5 81 93.5 106 Wheel alignment IIIIIIII Controls and adjustment systems in general, hinges, doors, IIIIIIIII hood/trunk Correct operation and reliability of the seats and safety IIIIIIIII belts Fastening screws and nuts on the bodywork IIIII Headlight aiming IIIIIIIII Chassis and protected area integrity IIIIIIII Check every 2 years Leather interiors treatment IIIIIIIII Test the car on the road (any time this may be necessary) IIIIIIIII

I = Check and carry out any other necessary operation A = Adjust R = Replace

All the operations marked with and The warranty concerning emissions asterisk (*) are not compulsory but and the Manufacturer's responsibility rather recommended, in the event that to recall the vehicle in case of problems the vehicle is frequently used in heavy- shall not be invalidated if the trafﬁc conditions or on dusty or sandy Customer does not carry out the roads. operations marked with the asterisk (*). 8

Scheduled Maintenance 195 Additional checks WARNING - Engine oil WARNING - Air filters If the car is used mainly in one of the When using the car on dusty roads, Every 500 km or before long journeys, following particularly severe replace the air filters more frequently check and if necessary restore: conditions: than indicated on the Scheduled – engine coolant level – dusty roads Maintenance plan. Consult your Authorized Maserati – short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated – windshield washer fluid level Dealer if you have any doubts about trips with outside temperature – tire pressure and condition. the frequency for the engine oil and below 0 °C air filter replacements, in the relation – engine running frequently at idle to the car's conditions of use. speed without reaching a full speed operating temperature, the engine WARNING: The maintenance of the oil must be replaced more often than vehicle must be carried out by your indicated in the Scheduled Athorized Maserati Dealer. For those Maintenance plan. routine and minor maintenance operations which you can carry out yourself, make sure that you always use the right equipment, original Maserati spare parts and the prescribed fluids; however, never carry out these operations if you have no experience.

196 Additional checks Level checks

1) Engine oil 2) Engine coolant 3) Windshield washer fluid 4) Brake fluid and clutch hydraulic control 5) Power steering fluid

4 2

1 8

Level checks 197 Engine compartment panels To check and top up the brakes/ Engine oil hydraulic clutch control fluid and the To check and top up the engine oil and The level checks must be carried out power steering fluid, remove the left- coolant level, remove the right-hand with the car on a level ground and hand covering panel B of the engine covering panel A of the engine with the engine warm idling. compartment. compartment. The oil level must be comprised To remove the engine compartment between the MIN and MAX reference panels, rotate the fixing pins. To refit marks on the dipstick C. the panels, position them correctly The gap between MIN and MAX then screw the tightening pins. corresponds to about 1 liter of oil.

With the engine warm, be very careful when working inside the engine compartment: risk of burns! Remember that, with the engine warm, the electric fan could start to rotate: risk of injuries!

C 8 A B D

198 Level checks If the oil level is near or even below the WARNING: The engine oil used and the Manual gearbox and MIN reference mark, top up with oil oil filter replaced contain substances “Cambiocorsa" gearbox oil pouring it through the filler cap D until that are dangerous for the Consult your Authorized Maserati reaching the MAX reference mark. environment. For replacing the oil and Dealer for the oil level check. The oil level should never exceed the the filters you are advised to contact your Athorized Maserati Dealer, where MAX reference. WARNING: Do not top up with oil all the necessary equipment is having characteristics other than those available to dispose of the used oil and WARNING: Do not top up with oil of the oil already used in the engine. having characteristics other than those filters in compliance with local regulations and in an environment- of the oil already used in the engine. WARNING: The gearbox waste oil friendly manner. contains substances that are After topping-up or replacing the oil, dangerous for the environment. For check the level once again. replacing the oil, you are advised to contact your Athorized Maserati Dealer, where the necessary equipment is available to dispose of the used oil in compliance with local regulations and in an environment- friendly manner.

MIN 8 MAX

Level checks 199 Engine coolant Windshield/headlight washer Power steering fluid fluid When the engine is very hot, WARNING: Make sure that the power For topping up, open the cap E, pull do not remove the cap from steering fluid does not come in touch out the filler extension and pour in a the pan: risk of burns! with hot engine parts as it is mixture of water and detergent fluid flammable. in the percentages indicated on the To gain access to the pan, remove the product container. right-hand panel of the engine To gain access to the reservoir, remove compartment, following the the LH panel of the engine WARNING: If the temperature is below instructions contained in the section compartment following the -20˚C, use pure detergent fluid. “Engine compartment panels”. instructions contained in the section The fluid level must be checked when “Engine compartment panels”. WARNING: Do not drive with the the engine is cold, and it must fall windshield washer reservoir empty: With the car on a level ground and the between the MIN and MAX references the action of the washer is essential for engine cold, check that the fluid level marked on the pan. improving visibility. corresponds with the MAX notch on If the level is too low, slowly pour the the tank cap dipstick. prescribed fluid through the filler To carry out the check, unscrew the neck, until the level is close to the MAX cap, clean the dipstick, tighten the cap reference mark. back, remove it again and check the level.

E 8 MAX MAX MIN

200 Level checks With the oil hot the level may also To check the operation of the warning WARNING: Do not let the brake fluid, exceed the MAX notch. light bulb, press the center of the filler which is highly corrosive, come into If necessary, top up with fluid making cap. If fluid is needed, use only the contact with the paintwork. If this sure that it has the same characteristics type classified as DOT4. should happen, wash the paintwork as the one already used in the system. immediately with water. WARNING: The brake fluid is Brake and hydraulic clutch hygroscopic (i.e. it absorbs humidity). WARNING: The symbol on the control fluid For this reason, if the car is used mainly container identifies the synthetic type To gain access to the reservoir, remove in areas with a high rate of of brake fluid, distinguishing it from the LH panel of the engine atmospheric humidity, the fluid should the mineral type. Using mineral fluids compartment following the be changed more frequently than damages the special rubber linings of the brake system beyond repair. instructions contained in the section indicated in the Scheduled “Engine compartment panels”. Maintenance Plan. Check that the fluid level in the reservoir is at the maximum level. If the level drops below the minimum, with the ignition key in the MAR position, the warning light x will light up on the instrument panel.

MAX 8

Level checks 201 Air filters Anti-dust/anti-pollen The anti-dust/anti-pollen filter replacement involves filter disassembling of the wiper To replace the air filters, please contact blade arms, which have to be replaced your Athorized Maserati Dealer. This filter performs mechanic/ after two disassembly operations. electrostatic air filtering, provided that WARNING: Always replace both filters windows and doors are closed The special arm fixing system at the same time. properly. provides for proper Have your anti-dust/anti-pollen filter mechanical stability only after replaced at least once a year at your the first two refitting operations, Authorized Maserati Dealer, provided that the specified tightening preferably at the beginning of the torque is observed. summer period. If the car is mainly used in the city We recommend therefore to traffic, on highways or dusty roads, we have the anti-dust/anti-pollen recommend to replace the filters more filter, and consequently the frequently than prescribed in the windshield wiper blade arms, Scheduled Maintenance Plan. removed and replaced only at your Authorized Maserati Dealer. WARNING: Failure to replace the filter may considerably reduce the air conditioning and heating system efficiency.

202 AirAir filters filters / Anti-dust/anti-pollen filter Battery The fluid contained in the WARNING: Before disconnecting the battery is poisonous and battery, lower the side windows by at corrosive. Avoid contact with least 4÷5 centimeters, in order to avoid The battery fitted is of the “low the skin and eyes. Do not approach the damaging the strips when opening maintenance” type, and is located on battery with open flames or possible and closing the doors. When the the right side of the luggage sources of sparks: risk of explosion battery is connected and loaded, this compartment. and fire. operation is carried out automatically To gain access to the battery, open upon opening and closing the door. panel A, which is fastened through a Batteries contain substances that are The windows must remain lowered Velcro strap. very harmful for the environment. To until the battery is connected once The battery fluid (electrolyte), with the replace the battery, please contact again. car on a level ground, must always fall your Authorized Maserati Dealer, If the battery runs flat when the between the reference marks MIN and where the battery will be disposed of windows are fully raised, open the MAX on the battery. in full compliance with local door only if necessary and taking In the event that the level is below the regulations and in an environment- utmost care. Do not close the door as MIN reference mark, please contact friendly manner. long as the window cannot be your Authorized Maserati Dealer to lowered. have the system checked. WARNING: Incorrect assembly of To recharge the battery, see the section electrical and electronic accessories can “In an emergency”. cause serious damage to the car.

Battery 203 Useful hints for extending the We recommend to have the battery life of the battery charge condition checked, preferably When parking the car, make sure that at the beginning of the cold season, to the doors, trunk, hood and flaps are prevent the electrolyte from freezing. properly closed. All interior lights This check should be carried out more should be off. frequently if the car is used mainly for When the engine is turned off, do not short trips or if it is equipped with keep the connected devices switched power absorbing devices that remain on for a long time (for example the permanently on even if when the radio, the hazard warning lights, the ignition key is removed. This applies fan, etc.). especially if these devices have been fitted "after market". WARNING: If the battery charge If the car is not used for long periods of remains below 50% for a long period time, please refer to the section “If the of time, it will be damaged due to car is laid up for long periods”, in this sulfating; its performance and starting chapter. power will be reduced and it will be more subject to freezing (this can WARNING: If additional systems have happen even at –10 °C. to be fitted in the car, there is the risk of creating dangerous branches changes in the design of the original electric wiring.

204 Battery Electronic Control Units – Never connect or disconnect the Spark plugs Electronic Control Units terminals when the ignition key is in the MAR No special precautions are required for It is essential that the spark plugs are position. the normal use of the car. sound and clean for the engine to In case of repairs to the electrical – Do not check the electric polarities work efficiently and to ensure that system or in an emergency starting, the through sparking. polluting emissions are kept to a following instructions must be strictly – Disconnect the Electronic Control minimum level. followed: Units when carrying out electric – Never disconnect the battery from weldings on the body. Remove them WARNING: The spark plugs must be the electrical system when the if the temperature is over 80˚C changed at the intervals specified in engine is running. (special interventions on the the Scheduled Maintenance Plan. Only bodywork, etc.). use the prescribed spark plugs: faults – Disconnect the battery from the may arise if the heat rating is electrical system when recharging it. WARNING: Incorrect installation or unsuitable, or if the specified duration modifications to the audio and alarm is not guaranteed. WARNING: When disconnecting the systems may interfere with the proper battery, first detach the negative operation of the Electronic Control terminal post (-) and then the positive Units. one (+). When reconnecting the battery, first attach the positive WARNING: Changes or repairs to the terminal post (+) and then the electrical system carried out in an negative one (-). incorrect manner or without taking into account the technical – Never carry out the emergency specifications of the system may cause starting procedure using a battery operating anomalies with the risk of charger: always use an auxiliary fire. battery. 8 – Take special care when connecting the battery to the electrical system, checking both for correct polarity and for the connection efficiency.

Electronic ControlElectronic Units Control / Spark Units plugs 205 Wheels and tires How to use the tires Impacts with curbs, holes and obstacles in the road, and prolonged trips on WARNING: The tires must be rough roads can cause tire damage To obtain the best constantly kept in good condition to which may not be visible to the naked performances and the longest ensure safe driving. eye. mileage from the tires, comply Check your tires regularly for any signs with the following precautions during The tire inflation pressure must of damage (e.g. scratches, cuts, cracks, the first 500 Km: correspond to the prescribed values bulges, etc.). – do not drive at maximum allowed and should be checked only when the If sharp objects penetrate the tires, speed tires are cold, as the pressure increases they can cause damage which is only – drive on curves at low speed as the tire temperature progressively visible when the tire is removed. – avoid sudden steering rises. In any case, any possible damage must Never reduce the pressure if tires are – avoid sudden braking be inspected by an experienced tire warm. fitter, as it may seriously reduce the tire – avoid sudden accelerations Insufficient tire inflating pressure can life. – do not drive at high speed for a cause tire overheating and possible Remember that tires deteriorate with prolonged period of time. internal damages, which may even time, even if used little or not at all. lead to the tire destruction. Cracks in the tire tread and sides, and possible bulging, are a signs of Check the tire inflating deterioration. pressure at least every two weeks and before long trips.

206 Wheels and tires Have the old tires inspected During the tire life the rolling by an experienced tire fitter, direction of the first fitting to make sure they can still be shall always be observed, also used safely. If the same tire has been in case of “non-directional” tires. on your car for 4 or 5 years, have it inspected anyway by an experienced Check the depth of the tire tire fitter. tread at regular intervals(minimum allowed Never fit tires of uncertain value 1,6 mm). The thinner is the origin. tread, the greater is the risk of skidding.

“Directional” tires have an Drive carefully on wet roads arrow on their side showing to decrease the risk of the rolling direction. To keep aquaplaning. the best performance when replacing a tire, make sure that the rolling direction corresponds to the one marked by the arrow.

Wheels and tires 207 Windshield wipers Some simple measures may reduce the Spray nozzles possibility of damage to the blades. If the jet does not work, first check that Clean the rubber parts regularly using – In the event of temperatures below there is fluid in the pan (see "Level the appropriate products. 0°C, make sure that ice has not checks" in this chapter) then check that Change the blades if the edge of the “glued” the wiper to the windshield. the nozzles are not clogged. rubber is deformed or worn. In any If necessary, release with an anti-ice case, the blades should be changed product. Replacing the wiper blades about once a year. – Remove any snow deposited on the 1) Raise the arm of the wiper blade windshield: as well as protecting the slightly. Travelling with worn wiper blades, this avoids forcing and 2) Push the blade as shown by arrow A blades is very dangerous overheating the electric wiper to release it from the arm and then because it reduces the motor. withdraw the blade. visibility in the event of poor – Do not activate windshield wiper 3) Fit the new blade and secure it in the atmospheric conditions. when the windshield is dry. seat of the arm as shown by arrow B. The arms of the wiper blade have to be replaced with new ones after two disassembling operations. The special arm fixing system helps provide for mechanical stability only after the first two refitting operations, provided that the specified tightening torque is observed. B It is therefore recommended 8 to contact your Athorized Maserati Dealer for any intervention involving wiper arm disassembling (e.g. necessary to A replacement of the dust/pollen filter).

208 Windshield wipers Air conditioner Bodywork – Spraying of the underbody, engine compartment, internal part of the wheelhouse and of other parts using During the winter, the air conditioning Protection from atmospheric highly protective wax products. system should be operated at least agents – Spraying of the plastic material most once a month for about 10 minutes. The main causes of body corrosion are: Before the summer season have the exposed parts with protective system efficiency checked by your – atmospheric pollution function: under the doors, inside Authorized Maserati Dealer. – salinity and humidity in the part of the fenders, edges, etc. atmosphere(sea areas or humid – Use of ventilated box sections WARNING: The system uses R134a type climate) treated with wax products, to help coolant that, in the event of accidental – seasonal environmental conditions. prevent water condensation and leakage, is not harmful for the The abrasive action of atmospheric stemming, which may lead to the environment. Under no circumstances dust and wind-carried sand, mud and internal formation of rust. should you use R12 fluid that, in stones should not be underestimated. addition to being incompatible with On your car, MASERATI has adopted Tips for keeping the bodywork in the system components, contains the best technological solutions to good condition chloro-fluoro-carbons (CFCs). protect the bodywork from corrosion Paint help. Paint does not only have an aesthetic The main measures are: function but also serves to protect the – Paint products and systems that body panels. In the event of abrasions provide the car with particular or deep scratches, we recommend to resistance against corrosion and have the necessary touch-ups made abrasion. immediately, to avoid any rust – Use of galvanized(or pre-treated) formation. body panels whose most exposed Touch-ups do not feature particular parts are highly resistant against difficulties, even on metallic finishes. 8 corrosion. For all paint touch-ups, use only original products indicated on the plate applied on the engine compartment hood.

Air conditionerAir conditioner / Bodywork 209 Normal paint maintenance consists in When drying, take particular care with Windows washing, the frequency of which the parts that are less visible, such as To clean the windows use special depends on the conditions of use and the door bays, hood, headlight edges, detergents. of the environment. For example, in in which water can be trapped more Only use clean cloths so as not to areas where there is high atmospheric easily. scratch the windows or render them pollution or the roads are spread with You are recommended not to take the less transparent. anti-freeze salt, it is advisable to wash car immediately into an enclosed the car more frequently. environment, but leave it in the open WARNING: To avoid damaging the air so as to allow the water to electrical resistors on the internal WARNING: Detergents pollute water. evaporate. surface of the rear window, wipe it Therefore the car should be washed in Do not wash the car after it has been gently following the direction of the areas equipped for the collection and left in the sun or when the hood is hot: resistors. purification of the fluids used for the paint gloss could be affected. washing. External plastic parts must be cleaned with the same procedure followed for WARNING: If you are washing the car the normal washing of the car. with roller brushes, you must protect Avoid, as far as possible, parking the the edges of the rear, lateral brand car under trees; the resinous symbol with tape, to prevent it from substances that very often drop from being detached by the revolving the trees give the paint a dull brushes. appearance and increase the possibility of originating corrosive For correct washing: processes. – Wet the bodywork with a low- pressure water jet. WARNING: Bird droppings must be – Run a sponge soaked in a neutral washed off immediately and 8 detergent solution over the thoroughly, since their acidity is bodywork, remembering to rinse the particularly corrosive. sponge frequently. WARNING: To provide better – Thoroughly rinse with water and dry protection for the paint, polish the car with a jet of air or chamois. at intervals with a suitable product leaving a protective film on the paint.

210 Bodywork Interiors Leather upholstery treatment Briar wood parts Have the leather upholstery only Remove any dirt with a deerskin Check at regular intervals that there is treated, as provided in the Scheduled leather or damp cloth. no water trapped under the mats (due Maintenance Plan, by your Authorized to drips off shoes, umbrellas etc.) Maserati Dealer which has the WARNING: Do not use alcohol, petrol which may cause the metal parts to required speciﬁc products. or solvents to clean the instrument oxidize. panel's transparent dome.

Cleaning the leather upholstery Do not keep aerosol cans in the car. Risk of explosion. – Remove the dried dirt with a slightly Aerosol cans should never be damp deerskin or a cloth, without exposed to a temperature above 50˚C. rubbing too hard. The temperature inside the car when – Remove any liquid or grease stains exposed to the sun may easily exceed with a dry absorbent cloth, without this threshold. 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 products or solvents. 8

Interiors 211 If the car is laid up for – Disconnect the battery using the – Inflate the tires up to a pressure battery master switch found in the which must be 0,5 bar higher than long periods right-hand box of the luggage the normally prescribed one, and compartment. check it at regular intervals. If the car has to stand idle for several – Check the battery charge condition. months, take the following This check should be carried out The tire pressure must be precautions: monthly while the car is idle. brought back to the – Wash and dry the car thoroughly. Recharge the battery if the load-free prescribed value before using the vehicle again. – Park the car, in a covered, dry and voltage is below 12,5 V. possibly ventilated area. – Verify that the handbrake is not – Do not drain the engine cooling engaged. – Engage a gear. system. – Clean and protect the painted parts WARNING: Before disconnecting the applying protective waxes. battery, lower the side windows by at – Clean and protect polished metal least 4÷5 centimeters, in order to avoid parts with specific products available damaging the strips when opening on the market. and closing the doors. When the – Talc the windshield wiper blades and battery is connected and loaded, this raise them from the windshield. operation is carried out automatically upon opening and closing the door. – Cover the car with a long cloth in The windows must remain lowered transpirating fabric (available at until the battery is connected once your Authorized Maserati Dealer). again. If the battery runs flat when the Do not use thick plastic sheets, which windows are fully raised, open the do not allow the humidity on the car door only if necessary and taking surface to evaporate. 8 utmost care. Do not close the door as long as the window cannot be lowered.

212 If the car is laid up for long periods Restarting the car – Check the condition of the engine belts. Before restarting the car after a long period of inactivity, we recommend to – Reconnect the battery after having carry out the following operations: checked its charge condition. – Release the door locks with the key. Check the tires for pressure – Reactivate the electronic alarm and for any damages, cuts or device pressing the remote control cracks. If this is the case, have button once. them replaced. – Set the clock. – Do not dry-rub the external surface – Check that the seats work correctly: of the car. if not, carry out the “initialization” procedures described in the section – Visually check if there are any fluid “Seats”, contained in the chapter “ leaks (oil, brake and clutch fluid, Before you drive ”. engine coolant etc.). – With the gearshift in neutral, let the – Have the engine oil and filter engine idle for several minutes replaced. pressing the clutch pedal repeatedly. – Check the fluid levels in the brake- clutch system, as well as the engine This procedure must be coolant level. performed outdoors. Exhaust – Check the air filters and have them gases contain carbon replaced if necessary. monoxide which is strongly toxic and potentially lethal.

If the car is laid up for long periods 213 Battery master switch – Open the luggage compartment. WARNING: When the battery is – Close the doors and lock them using disconnected, some standard series systems or “after market” mounted If the car is not used for long periods of the key (in order to avoid their being systems could lose some of the data time, we advise to disconnect the opened when the battery is disconnected). stored; in the event that a satellite battery using the switch found to its alarm system is installed, remember to left, on the right-hand side WARNING: Disconnect the battery only contact the Operative Headquarters compartment of the trunk. To open before disconnecting the battery. the compartment, pull the cover using several minutes after the engine has been switched off. handle A. WARNING: When the battery is Before disconnecting the battery: disconnected, the side window will not – Make sure that the electronic alarm be lowered automatically upon is not activated. opening the door. Therefore, closing the door without due care may cause WARNING: Before disconnecting the the side window to break. battery, lower the side windows by at least 4÷5 centimeters, in order to avoid damaging the strips when opening and closing the doors. When the battery is connected and loaded, this operation is carried out automatically upon opening and closing the door. The windows must remain lowered until the battery is connected once again. If the battery runs ﬂat when the windows are fully raised, open the 8 door only if necessary and taking OFF utmost care. Do not close the door as long as the window cannot be lowered. A ON

214 Battery master switch Re-connecting the battery RF remote control: – Open the luggage compartment Ministerial homologation with the key. – Connect the battery. Some countries do not require a – Release the door locks with the key. speciﬁc domestic homologation in the – Reactivate the electronic alarm event that the car has already obtained device pressing the remote control other European homologations. button once. – Set the clock. – Check that the seats work correctly: if not, carry out the “initialization” procedures described in the section “Seats”, contained in the chapter “ Before you drive ”.

WARNING: Each time the battery master switch is turned to “on”, wait at least 30 seconds with the ignition key turned to position “MAR” before starting the engine. This enables the electronic system managing the motor- driven valves to perform the self- learning procedure. During this time it is essential not to activate any device. 8

RF remote control: Ministerial homologation 215 Conversion Table Distance 1 km = 0,6214 mi 1 mi = 1,609 km 1 m = 3,2808 ft 1 ft = 0,3048 m 1 m = 1,0936 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 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 Consumption 1 km/l = 0,4251 mpg 1 mpg = 2,3524 km/l

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Contents 217 Historical Background 4 Proper use of the seat belts 24 Dashboard (version with manual Introduction 6 Proper transport of children 25 gearbox) 50 Consulting the Manual 6 Groups 0 and 0+ 27 Instrument panel 52 Abbreviations 6 Group 1 27 Indicators and warning lights 54 Updating 6 Group 2 28 Instruments and indicators 57 Service 7 Group 3 28 1 – Oil pressure gauge 57 “Cambiocorsa" gearbox 7 Front and side airbags 30 2 – Coolant temperature gauge 57 Symbols 8 Front airbags 31 21 – Tachometer 57 Danger symbols 8 Passenger side airbag 19 – Voltmeter 58 Symbols of prohibitions 8 (full size airbag) 32 20 – Fuel level gauge 58 Warning symbols 9 Manual deactivation switch 23 – Multi-function display 59 Symbols indicating compulsory for passenger-side airbag 32 24 – Doors and engine/luggage measures 9 Side airbags (side bags) 33 compartment open display 59 General warnings 35 27 – Indicator for "Cambiocorsa" General contents 11 MSP System 37 gear engaged / parking lights on 60 Car identification data 13 Activating the MSP system 37 28 – External temperature gauge 60 Identification plates 14 Fault signals 37 29 – Outside temperature LED 60 Chassis marking 14 ABS and EBD systems 38 Trip recorder reset button 61 Engine marking 14 ASR system (electronic anti-skid Instrument panel dimmer switch 61 Paint identification plate 14 device) 40 Controls and interior equipment 62 Identification data summary plate 15 MSR function (engine braking Hazard warning lights 62 Key codes 16 torque adjustment) 40 Front fog lights 62 Electronic alarm device code 17 Parking sensors (optional) 41 Rear fog lights 62 Rolling Code 17 Sensors 41 Heated side window Sensor range 42 and side-view mirror defroster 62 Active and passive safety 19 Fault signals 43 Opening the luggage Seat belts 20 Fire extinguisher (optional) 44 compartment 63 Fastening the seat belts 20 Fuel cut-off inertia switch 45 Opening the fuel tank flap 63 Front seat belt height adjustment 21 Resetting the switch 45 Low beam height adjuster 9 Load limiting devices 21 (excluding vehicles equipped Pretensioners 21 Instruments and controls 47 with xenon headlights) 63 Use of the rear seat belts 22 Dashboard (version with MSP system 64 General warnings regarding "Cambiocorsa" gearbox) 48 SPORT setting 64 the seat belts 23 Clock 65

218 Contents Front ceiling lights 65 Exclusion of passenger High beams 91 Rear ceiling lights 65 compartment motion sensor Flashing the headlights 92 Sun visors 66 (ultrasound system) 80 Parking lights 92 Ashtray and cigarette lighter 66 Alarm memory 81 Directions indicators 92 Glove compartment 66 Market homologation 81 Windshield wipers and headlight Center storage compartment 67 Ordering extra radio operated washers (optional) 93 Glass compartment 67 controls 81 Windshield wiper 93 Seat pockets 68 Replacing radio control batteries 82 Intermittent operation- Coat-hooks 68 Front seats 83 frequency 93 Back/forward adjustment 83 Windshield washer 94 Before you drive 69 Height adjustment 83 Headlight washers (optional) 94 Doors 70 Seat angle adjustment 83 Maserati Info Center 95 Opening doors from the outside 70 Seat back angle adjustment 83 Controls 96 From the inside 70 Lumbar support adjustment 83 Slots for navigator CD-ROM/ Door open warning lights 70 Seatback tilt 83 audio CD and SIM card 99 Power windows 70 Seat heating (optional) 84 Earpiece for cellular telephone 99 Door open indicator 71 Storing the seat and side rear Rapid guide 99 Door courtesy light 71 view mirror position (optional) 84 Sound system 105 Engine compartment hood 72 System initialization 85 Diversity system 106 Luggage compartment 73 Headrest 86 High output HI-FI system Fuel tank flap 74 Armrest Center Storage (optional) 106 compartment 86 Fuel tank flap emergency opening 74 Air conditioning and heating Keys 75 Rear seats 87 system 107 The Maserati CODE system 75 Armrest 87 Upper dashboard outlet 108 Operation 75 Headrest 87 Central and side dashboard Duplicating the keys 76 Side-view mirrors 88 vents 108 Emergency starting 76 External rear-view mirrors 88 Front windshield pillar vents 108 Ignition switch 78 Internal rear-view mirror 89 Lower dashboard vents 109 Electronic alarm Electrically-shaded interior Rear vents 109 device (optional) 79 rear-view mirror (optional) 89 Automatic air conditioning System activation 79 Steering wheel 90 and heating controls 110 9 Deactivation 80 External lights and direction Equivalent temperature 111 indicators 91 Description of controls 111 Light switch 91

Contents 219 Description of operating Using the brakes 127 Capacities 138 strategies 113 Use of the engine 128 Safe driving 138 Dust/pollen air cleaner 114 Breaking-in 128 Before you drive 138 Specific luggage set (optional) 114 Engine and transmission 128 Travelling 139 Driving the car 128 Driving at night 140 Using the vehicle 115 Engine control system Driving in the rain 140 Starting the engine 116 (EOBD) 129 Driving in fog 141 Procedure for manual gearbox Constant speed control Driving in the mountains 141 version 116 (Cruise Control optional) 130 Driving on snow or ice 141 Procedures for General information 130 Pollution control devices 142 the "Cambiocorsa" gearbox 116 Controls 130 Other tips 143 How to warm up the engine Storing a speed 131 Parking 144 after starting 117 Restoring the speed stored Handbrake 144 Emergency starting with in the memory 131 Tires 145 auxiliary battery 117 Increasing the speed stored Tire inflation pressure Starting with inertia maneuvers in the memory 131 when cold 145 (push-start, etc.) 118 Reducing a speed saved Winter tires 145 Turning off the engine 118 in the memory 132 Snow chains 146 Manual gearbox 119 Resetting the speed stored Useful accessories to keep “Cambiocorsa” gearbox 120 in the memory 132 in the car 146 Starting the ignition system 120 Electronic suspensions Operation with the engine (optional) 133 In an emergency 147 switched off 121 Self-diagnosis 133 Emergency starting 148 Driving the car 121 Setting selection 134 Toolkit 149 Up-shifting "UP" 123 Fault signals 135 If a tire gets a puncture 150 UP for overrunning speed rate 123 Headlights 136 Precautions in the event Downshifting "DOWN" 123 Headlight beam aiming of a puncture 150 DOWN for underrunning (excluding vehicles equipped Spare wheel speed rate 123 with xenon headlights) 136 (emergency wheel - optional) 151 Requesting neutral (N) 123 Angle adjustment 136 Refitting the standard wheel 155 9 Stopping the car 123 Gas-emitting headlights If an exterior light Switching off the engine (optional) 137 and the system 124 goes out 156 Driving conditions 138 Other system functions 124 Front lights 156 Departure by pushing 126 Before your trip 138 Rear lights 156

220 Contents Direction indicator lights 157 If you have to tow the car 174 Dimensions 189 Third stop light 158 In the event Tire pressure 190 License plate lights 158 of an accident 175 If an interior light goes out 159 If there are injured persons 175 Maintenance 191 Front ceiling lights 159 First aid kit 175 Scheduled Maintenance 192 Rear ceiling lights 159 Over 170.000 kilometers 192 Vanity mirror light 160 Capacities and Technical Main operations to be performed Glove compartment light 160 Specifications 177 at the specified mileage 193 Courtesy lights (below door) 160 Fuel 178 Additional checks 196 Luggage compartment light 161 Engine oil 178 WARNING - Engine oil 196 If a fuse blows 162 Capacities: quantities and WARNING - Air filters 196 Replacing the fuses 162 specifications of the products Level checks 197 Position of fuses/relays 162 to be used 179 Engine compartment panels 198 Fuse Colors 162 Recommended quantities Engine oil 198 Maxi Fuse Colors 162 and products 179 Manual gearbox and Fuses and relays under Fuel consumption 181 “Cambiocorsa" gearbox oil 199 the dashboard, on the right Fuel consumption following Engine coolant 200 hand side 163 the 1999/100/EC directive Windshield/headlight washer Relays under the dashboard 164 (liters per 100 km) 181 fluid 200 Fuses under the dashboard 164 Power steering fluid 200 CO exhaust emissions 182 Fuses/relays in the engine 2 Brake and hydraulic clutch CO emission according compartment 167 2 control fluid 201 to Directive 1999/100/EC (g/km) 182 Side relay 167 Air filters 202 Fuses on the rear panel 168 Technical specifications 183 Engine 183 Anti-dust/anti-pollen filter 202 Relay/fuse box units in Battery 203 the luggage compartment 169 Injection – Ignition 183 Lubrication system 184 Useful hints for extending Luggage compartment relays 170 the life of the battery 204 Luggage compartment fuses 171 Cooling system 184 Transmission 184 Electronic Control Units 205 If the battery is fully discharged 172 Brakes 186 Spark plugs 205 Starting with the auxiliary Suspensions 186 battery 172 Wheels and tires 206 9 Steering 187 Recharging the battery 172 How to use the tires 206 Wheels 187 Windshield wipers 208 If you have to jack up the car 173 Performance 188 Using the jack 173 Spray nozzles 208 Weights 188 Replacing the wiper blades 208

Contents 221 Air conditioner 209 Bodywork 209 Protection from atmospheric agents 209 Tips for keeping the bodywork in good condition 209 Interiors 211 Cleaning the leather upholstery 211 Leather upholstery treatment 211 Briar wood parts 211 If the car is laid up for long periods 212 Restarting the car 213 Battery master switch 214 Re-connecting the battery 215 RF remote control: Ministerial homologation 215 Conversion Table 216 Contents 217 Details to be recorded 223

222 Contents Details to be recorded

Owner Number plate

Registration no.

Address Engine identiﬁcation no.

Paint identiﬁcation no.

Code number of spare parts

Details to be recorded 223 All the information contained in this manual is of a purely indicative nature since MASERATI car versions and models can be modiﬁed for either legal or commercial reasons.

MASERATI does therefore reserve the right to make any modiﬁcation to the cars described in this manual, at any time, for either technical or commercial reasons.

Ask your MASERATI Dealer for any further information you may require.

For safety reasons and for the car best performance, as well as to preserve its original value, we recommend not to modify the vehicle equipment in such a way that may not correspond to the speciﬁcations contained in the provided homologation.