Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual 1 Dear Customer, We thank you for choosing a MASERATI Quattroporte This vehicle represents the result of MASERATI's great experience in the design and construction of sports cars for both touring and racing. The purpose of this manual is to provide you with an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls in the vehicle and to explain how they work. In the final section of this manual you will also find instructions for basic maintenance procedures and the complete Service Time Schedule, which are needed to help ensure steady levels of performance, quality and driving 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 service, simply contact your local Authorized Maserati Dealer . Their technical staff has the proper training and equipment to help ensure that all service work is carried out properly and reliably. For your own safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you read this manual carefully before driving the vehicle. The Owner's Manual is an integral part of the vehicle and therefore it must always be kept on board. 2 3 Historical info 1939 1966 Wilbur Shaw on a 8CTF wins the The Ghibli is presented, a coupé 1914 Indianapolis 500: Maserati is to remain designed by Giugiaro. the first and only Italian manufacturer The Alfieri Maserati garage is founded 1968 in Bologna. to win on the legendary Indy motor speedway. The Citrôen becomes a partner in the 1926 company and the V6 engine goes into 1940 Targa Florio, Tipo 26: debut and victory production. of a vehicle sporting the Trident The company moves headquarters to The 2+2 Indy is presented. Modena. symbol on the hood, inspired by the 1971 statue of Neptune in Bologna. 1947 The Bora is presented, the first 1927 The first Granturismo is built: the A6 Maserati Granturismo with a central Emilio Maserati becomes the outright 1500 with bodywork by Pininfarina. engine. Italian champion with the Type 26. The A6GCS racing version debuts Followed a year later by the Merak. victoriously with Alberto Ascari on the 1929 Modena circuit. 1973 The Khamsin, designed by Bertone, Baconin Borzacchini in the Type V4: 1954 World land speed record over 10 km at replaces the Ghibli. 246 kph. The 250F, the single-seater which will allow the Maserati to win the Formula 1975 1930 1 World Championships, makes its first Citrôen leaves the company, which is Borzacchini in the Type V4: first Grand appearance winning in Argentina. then bought out by Alejandro De Tomaso. Prix victory in Tripoli. 1957 1933 Fangio in the 250F wins the world title. 1976 Maserati, the most prestigious At the end of the season, Maserati The new Quattroporte is presented, European manufacturer introduces the officially withdraws from racing. designed by Giugiaro, which will go on to be used as the hydraulic brake control in its racing 1961 vehicles. Giuseppe Campari in a Type official car of the President of the 8CM wins the French Grand Prix and The 3500 GT is the first Italian vehicle Italian Republic. to adopt fuel injection. Tazio Nuvolari those in Belgium and 1981 Nice. 1963 De Tomaso changes marketing 1934 Production begins of the Mistral and strategy and starts production of the Giuseppe Furmanik in a Type 4CM: the Quattroporte, the fastest sedan car Biturbo, a two-door sedan with a six- World land speed record in the class in the world. cylinder engine. 1100 at 222 kph. 4 Historical info 1989 The Shamal is the first vehicle to adopt the new biturbo eight-cylinder engine. 1993 Fiat Auto buys out the entire Maserati share package and in 1998 presents the Quattroporte. 1997 Ferrari acquires the majority of Maserati shareholding. Quattroporte 1963 1998 Quattroporte Evoluzione V8 3.2 - V6 2.8. 3200 GT V8. 1999 3200 GT V8 Automatica. 2000 Alfieri Maserati Garage Customization Program. 2001 Quattroporte 1976 Production begins of the Spyder with 4200 eight-cylinder engine and the electro-hydraulic steering-wheel mounted gearbox "Cambiocorsa". Alfieri Maserati garages. 2002 The 2+2 Coupè is presented. 2003 A return to racing with the TROFEO. Quattroporte 1965 Historical info 5 Introduction Abbreviations Updating Some descriptions and terms with The vehicle's high quality level is Consulting the Manual particular meanings are found in this enhanced by constant improvements. manual in an abbreviated form: Therefore, there may prove to be To facilitate reading and rapid use, the differences between this manual and topics are sub-divided into SECTIONS A.C. - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM your vehicle. and CHAPTERS. ABS - ANTI-LOCK 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 resulting as of the printing date, and identifiable in the sections and ASR - ANTI-SLIP REGULATION - are subject to change without notice. chapters: Prevention of skidding during acceleration EXTREME CAUTION EBD - ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE REQUIRED: failure to comply DISTRIBUTION - Electronically with the instructions could controlled distributor of cause hazardous situations involving braking force personal and vehicle safety! ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WARNING: aimed at preventing any MSP - MASERATI STABILITY PROGRAM damage to the vehicle and thus Yaw prevention monitoring hazards involving the safety of system persons. 6 Introduction Service automatic transmission. Therefore, for information about motor vehicle correct use, carefully follow the safety by calling the Hotline. The information contained in this instructions in the respective section of manual is limited to those instructions this manual. and indications that are strictly Multi Media System required for the use and good The vehicle is equipped with the preservation of the vehicle. NHTSA’s Toll-free Maserati IT “Multi Media System” Auto Safety Hotline The Owner will certainly obtain which includes the following standard greater satisfaction and the best If you believe that your vehicle has a features: results from the vehicle by following defect which could cause a crash, injury – on-board computer; or death, you should immediately these instructions carefully. – satellite navigation system (where inform the National Highway Traffic We also advise you to have all the digital maps are available); maintenance services and inspections Safety Administration (NHTSA) in – Bose Sound System; carried out at your local Authorized addition to notifying Maserati S.p.A. Maserati Dealer , where you will find or Maserati North America, Inc. – single CD-reader. specialized staff and suitable On request, the range of functions can equipment. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it be further enhanced with the addition See the "SALES AND SERVICE may open an investigation, and if it of an optional GSM telephone (where ORGANIZATION" manual for locations finds that a safety defect exists in a this standard is available), the CD- of AUTHORISED MASERATI DEALERS group of vehicles, it may order a recall changer, the TV module and the on- AND SERVICE CENTRES. and remedy campaign. However, board IT "CALL" services. Your local Authorized Maserati Dealer NHTSA cannot become involved in is at your complete disposal for any individual problems between you, information and suggestions. your dealer, or Maserati North America, Inc. “DuoSelect” To contact NHTSA, you may either call The vehicle is equipped with a manual the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1- gearbox system with double-plate dry 800-424-9393 (or 1-703-366-0123 in clutch, controlled by an electro- Washington, D.C. area) or write to: hydraulic system by means of the levers NHTSA, U.S. Department of on the steering wheel. Transportation, Washington, D.C. Although the system can be used in 20590. You can also obtain other "automatic" mode, the "DuoSelect" should not be considered as an Introduction 7 “Run Flat” tires (optional) After 75 mi (120 km), the warning not Towing the vehicle to continue will be displayed. The vehicle can be fitted with “Run The vehicle has not been designed, For further information on the display, Flat” tires. This kind of tire is equipped developed and homologated to be please refer to chapter: “Tire pressure with reinforced sidewalls which used as towing vehicle of other means permit the vehicle to continue monitoring system” on Page 42. (e.g. trailers, caravans, etc.) and traveling at moderate speed (50 mph - nothing may be loaded on the roof; WARNING: Always comply with the 80 km/h), even in the event of a fitting structures such as bars or roof- specified wheel alignment values, as puncture, for a set distance. racks may damage the vehicle. this is fundamental to obtain the best When the control panel receives the performance from and the longest life “punctured tire” information from the of your tires. tire pressure ECU, it monitors the residual tire life by showing a warning signal in the relevant area on the display after 31 mi (50 km) and 62 mi (100 km). Standard Run flat 0 psi - 0 bar 0 psi - 0 bar 8 Introduction 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 component Explosion Keep children at a safe involved. distance. All of the symbols included in the labelling on your MASERATI are listed Fan Heat guards - belts - pulleys concisely here below, along with the It can start up automatically - fans component involved with that symbol. even with the engine stopped. Do not rest your hands on In addition, the meaning of the symbol these parts.