Maserati Ghibli 2016 User manual

Owner’s manual

Ghibli
Owner's Manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Maserati.
This vehicle represents the result of Maserati's great experience in the design and production of sports, touring and
racing vehicles.
The purpose of this manual is to provide an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls of the vehicle and
how they work.
With this manual you will acquaint yourself with the equipment and options of your Maserati in order to take advantage
of its full potential.
Before driving your vehicle for the first time, we suggest reading the printed Quick Guide carefully in order to quickly
acquaint with commands and functions of your vehicle. You can consult this Owner's Manual and the Maserati Touch
Control guide comprised in the DVD directly from the display of your vehicle or on your PC. In addition to these, on the
DVD you can find the “Other Documentation” folder with a pdf copy of the certifications and other documents.
The updated version of the on-board documentation can be consulted by accessing the section “SERVICES” on the
website www.maserati.com or by using the specific apps developed for the more common Tablet and Smartphone.
In a dedicated section of this manual you will also find instructions for basic maintenance procedures, in order to ensure
steady levels of performance, quality and safe driving.
Keep in mind that proper maintenance is an essential factor to help preserve the value of the vehicle over time and
protect the environment.
For “Scheduled Maintenance” or any other operation, please contact your Authorized Maserati Dealer: Our trained
technical staff is constantly providing the latest updates in order to ensure your vehicle is serviced properly.
The Quick guide and the DVD are integral part of the vehicle and should always be kept on board.
You can purchase a printed copy of the documents available on the DVD at your Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Maserati is committed to protecting the environment and natural resources; which is why we chose to develop Owner’s
documentation in digital format instead of printing paper, thus reducing consumption of materials deriving from wood.
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Introduction
Before Starting
Understanding the Vehicle
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
Driving
In an Emergency
Maintenance and Care
Features and Specifications
Index
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1 – Introduction
Consulting the Manual .......................... 8
Abbreviations ................................. 8
Updating .................................... 9
Service and Warranty .......................... 10
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle.... 10
If You Need Assistance ......................... 11
Warranty Information ......................... 12
Reporting Safety Defects ....................... 12
Parts Service ................................. 13
Aftermarket Parts & Accessories Statement ......... 13
Symbols .................................... 13
Warnings when driving ........................ 15
Maserati Roadside Assistance Program
(available for USA and Canada only) ............. 16
Vehicle Identification Data ...................... 18
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Consulting the Manual
For an easy identification of the topics,
this Manual is divided into sections
and chapters: each chapter can have
more paragraphs.
Within the text, important warnings
and notes are also easily identifiable
through icons.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
THIS MOTOR VEHICLE CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE
HARM
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
certain vehicle components, paints, and
materials contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Such components
include the car battery, and the small
battery in the remote entry and ignition
key. In addition, certain fluids contained
in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING!
Failure to comply with the instructions
could cause HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
involving personal and vehicle safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
This note indicates the correct
behavior when using the vehicle to
protect the environment.
CAUTION!
Aimed at preventing any damage to
the vehicle and thus hazards involving
the safety of persons.
NOTE:
Additional information regarding the
subject and/or the operation
described.
• “Left” and “right” in this manual,
always refer to the driving direction.
• All indications and images in this
Manual refer to a vehicle with
left-hand drive. On right-hand drive
vehicles, some controls are ordered
differently than shown in the
illustrations.
Abbreviations
Some descriptions and terms with
particular meanings are found in this
manual in abbreviated form.
A/C AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING
SYSTEM.
AFS ADVANCED FRONTLIGHTING
SYSTEM.
ALR AUTOMATIC LOCKING
RETRACTOR.
ATC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL.
AWD ALL-WHEEL DRIVE.
BAS BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM.
BSA BLIND SPOT ALERT.
CAN CONTROLLER AREA
NETWORK.
DRL DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS.
EBD ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE
DISTRIBUTION.
ECU ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
EDR EVENT DATA RECORDER.
EPB ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE.
ESC ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL.
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ETC ELECTRONIC THROTTLE
CONTROL.
HBA HYDRAULIC BRAKE
ASSISTANCE.
HSA HILL START ASSIST.
ICE INCREASE CONTROL
EFFICIENCY.
LATCH LOWER ANCHORS AND
TETHER FOR CHILDREN.
MIL MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
LIGHT.
MTC MASERATI TOUCH
CONTROL.
OBD ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS.
RAB READY ALERT BRAKING.
RBS RAIN BRAKE SUPPORT.
RCP REAR CROSS PATH.
RHD RIGHT-HAND DRIVE.
RKE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY.
RWD REAR-WHEEL DRIVE.
SBR SEAT BELT REMINDER.
SRS SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM.
TCS TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM.
TFT THIN FILM TRANSISTOR.
TPMS TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM.
VIN VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER.
Updating
Constant improvements are being
performed to maintain this vehicle's
high level of quality. Therefore, there
may be differences between this
manual and your vehicle.
Maserati reserves the right to carry
out design and functional changes
and to provide updates or
improvements.
This Owner's Manual illustrates and
describes all versions of the current
vehicle model. Therefore, some of the
equipment and accessories in this
publication may not appear on your
vehicle; please only consider the
information related to your vehicle.
All specifications and illustrations
contained in this manual are as of the
Manual publishing date.
NOTE:
The updated version of the on-board
documentation can be consulted by
accessing the section “SERVICES” on
the website www.maserati.com or by
using the specific apps developed for
the more common Tablet and
Smartphone.
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Service and Warranty
The information provided in this
manual is limited to instructions and
indications that are strictly required
for vehicle use and proper
maintenance.
By following these instructions
carefully, the vehicle will meet the
owner's satisfaction and best results.
We advise to have all service and
inspections completed only by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer, where
you will find a specially trained staff
and the proper equipment to repair
your vehicle.
Please visit the www.maserati.com to
find the nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealer.
All features and accessories installed
on the vehicle have been designed by
Maserati engineers and have
successfully passed rigorous tests,
submitted in all conditions of use.
Installing aftermarket components or
accessories not approved by Maserati
may interfere with the vehicle
electronics and compromise driving
safety, voiding the warranty coverage.
Nor do the warranties cover the costs
of repairing damage or conditions
caused by any changes to your vehicle
that do not comply with Maserati’s
specifications.
An Authorized Maserati Dealer is at
your complete disposal for any
information and questions you may
have.
Suggestions for Obtaining
Service for Your Vehicle
Prepare for the Appointment
If warranty work is required, be sure to
have the right papers with you and
take your warranty folder. Not all work
being performed may be covered by
the warranty: therefore discuss
additional charges with the service
manager. It is advisable to keep a
maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history, as this can often
provide a clue to the current problem.
Prepare a List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s
problems or the specific work you wish
to be performed. If the vehicle has had
an accident or work done that is not
indicated on the maintenance log,
please communicate this to the service
advisor.
Optimize the Requests
If there are a number of items needing
attention, it is advisable to discuss this
with your service advisor to agree on
the order of priorities.
At many Authorized Dealers/Service
Centers, it is possible to obtain a
loaner vehicle or a rental vehicle at a
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minimal daily charge. If you need a
rental vehicle, it is advisable to make
these arrangements prior to the visit,
for example when you call to set the
appointment.
If You Need Assistance
The manufacturer/Maserati and its
Authorized Dealers/Service Network
set highest priority to the client’s
satisfaction with the products and
services.
Warranty service must be performed
by an Authorized Maserati
Dealer/Service Center.
Should there be any issues, please
keep in mind that most matters can be
resolved with the following process.
• If for some reason you are still not
satisfied, please contact the general
manager or owner of the Service
Center, it is their responsibility to
assist you.
• If a Service Center is unable to
resolve the issue, you may contact
Maserati Customer Center.
Any communication to the Maserati
Consumer Affairs should include the
following information:
• Owner’s name and address.
• Owner’s telephone number (home
and office).
• Maserati Service Center name.
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage.
Contact:
MASERATI North America, Inc.
250 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs
NJ 07632
Phone: [phone]
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Warranty Information
Please refer to the Warranty booklet,
included in the Owner’s
documentation kit and on the DVD,
for the terms and provisions of
Maserati warranties applicable to this
vehicle and market.
Reporting Safety Defects
NHTSA’s Toll-free Auto Safety
Hotline
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash,
injury or death, immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Maserati North America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Maserati North America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153),
go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Reporting safety defects in Canada
If you believe your vehicle has a defect
that could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should
immediately inform Transport Canada
in addition to notifying Maserati North
America, Inc.
Transport Canada can be contacted at:
1-800-333-0510
Teletypewriter (TTY): 613 990-4500
Fax: [phone]
Mailing Address: Transport Canada -
Road Safety, 80 rue Noël, Gatineau,
(Quebec) J8Z 0A1.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, contact the Customer
Service Department immediately.
Canadian customers who wish to
report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport
Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at
1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
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Parts Service
Genuine parts keep the reliability,
comfort and performance of your new
car unchanged throughout its life.
For service and scheduled
maintenance Maserati suggests
requesting genuine parts since they
are the result of constant research,
development, and reliability.
For the above mentioned reasons and
because they are specifically designed
for this vehicle, rely on genuine parts.
Always ask for genuine parts and
make sure they are used for all
services.
Aftermarket Parts &
Accessories Statement
Modification of the vehicle or
installation of any accessory or
components attached to the vehicle
which alters the original engineering
and/or vehicle operating specifications,
or which result in damage to the other
original components, electrical
interference, electrical short(s), radio
static, water leaks and wind noise may
result in damage to genuine
components, compromise the safety of
the vehicle and affect the validity of the
new car warranty on the vehicle.
Non-genuine Maserati Parts
Non-genuine Maserati Parts (while
you may elect to use non-genuine
Maserati parts for maintenance or
repair services), Maserati North
America, Inc. is not obligated to pay
for repairs that include non-genuine
Maserati parts or for any damage
resulting from the use of non-genuine
parts.
Maserati will not accept any liability
for any parts and accessories not
approved by Maserati, including
Dealer-installed accessories not
distributed by Maserati North
America, Inc.
Symbols
There are specific colored plates on or
near some of the components on your
Maserati designed to attract user’s
attention. Important warnings
concerning all specific devices that the
user must consider, are reported on
the internal hood cover central label
(see “Vehicle Identification Data” in
this section).
All symbols reported on the plate and
inside the vehicle, as well as the
component for which the symbols
stand, are summarized in the
following list. These symbols are
divided into categories according to
their meaning.
Danger Symbols
Battery
Corrosive liquid.
Battery
Explosion.
Blower
May start automatically
even with engine off.
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Coolant expansion
reservoir
Do not open cap with
engine warm.
Coil - headlights
High voltage.
Belts and pulleys
Moving parts, keep body
and clothing clear.
Air-conditioning lines
High pressure gas, do not
open.
Symbols of Prohibitions and
Compulsory Measures
Battery
Keep away from flames.
Battery
Keep out of children’s
reach.
Heat guards - belts -
pulleys - fans
Do not touch.
Battery
Wear eye protection.
Battery - jack
Refer to the owner manual.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
THIS MOTOR VEHICLE CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE
HARM
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, certain vehicle
components, paints, and materials
contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Such components
include the car battery, and the small
battery in the remote entry and
ignition key. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Warning Symbols
Engine - Engine Oil Filler
Cap
Engine oil. We recommend
using an oil with the
characteristics indicated in
chapter “Refillings” in
Section 8.
Hydraulic steering reservoir
Power steering fluid. Do
not exceed max. level. We
recommend using a liquid
with the characteristics
indicated in chapter
“Refillings” in Section 8.
Brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid type DOT 4. Do
not exceed max. level. We
recommend using a fluid
with the characteristics
indicated in chapter
“Refillings” in Section 8.
Radiator coolant expansion
reservoir
Use antifreeze liquid for
radiators. We recommend
using a liquid with the
characteristics indicated in
chapter “Refillings” in
Section 8.
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Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
Windshield washer. We
recommend using a liquid
with the characteristics
indicated in chapter
“Refillings” in Section 8.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
THIS MOTOR VEHICLE CONTAINS
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER,
BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, certain vehicle
components, paints, and materials
contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Such components
include the car battery, and the small
battery in the remote entry and
ignition key. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Warnings when driving
Always comply with local traffic
regulations wherever you drive.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or a
collision.
Operating this vehicle at excessive
speed or in an altered state or while
intoxicated may result in loss of
control, going off the road, or
overturning. In all these situations a
collision with other vehicles or objects
is more likely to happen with the risk
to cause an accident that may lead to
serious injury.
In case of an accident, failure to use
seat belts causes the driver and
passengers a greater risk of injury or
death. Use your seat belt at all times.
This Owner's Manual contains
warnings against operating
procedures that could result in a
collision, injury or damage to the
environment. It also contains cautions
against procedures that could damage
the vehicle.
Important information may be missed
for not reading this manual in its
entirely. Carefully consider all
warnings and cautions.
WARNING!
•It is the driver’s responsibility to
operate the vehicle in a safe way: if
you are distracted while driving you
can lose control and cause serious
accidents.
•Maserati strongly recommends you
use particular care when operating
the features and tools that may
distract you.
•Mobile phones, PC, portable audio
device or other features operated
while the vehicle is moving can be
very dangerous and can cause
serious accidents.
•It is very dangerous to send text
messages while driving; do so only
when the vehicle is not moving.
•In some Countries the use of mobile
phone when driving is forbidden: it
is the driver’s sole responsibility to
respect local regulations.
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CAUTION!
If battery charge is too low, proper
function of some electric/electronic
components may not be guaranteed. It
is necessary to recharge the battery in
order to allow all vehicle’s components
and systems to function correctly.
Maserati Roadside
Assistance Program
(available for USA and
Canada only)
Welcome to Maserati and the benefits
and security of the Maserati Roadside
Assistance Program. Please take a
moment to review the benefits listed
below and available to you through
the Maserati Roadside Assistance
Program.
Emergency Roadside Services
In the event you require Roadside
Assistance, please call 1-888-371-1802,
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You
will be connected with a Roadside
Assistance representative who will
dispatch a local towing vendor.
Information needed for when
you call
When you call, please be prepared to
provide the following information:
• Your Name.
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
• Location of your vehicle.
• Nature of your call (for example; you
require a tow, vehicle will not start,
out of gas, tire service, etc.).
Summary of Program Benefits
and Services
• Towing of a disabled registered
Maserati vehicle. In the event a
registered vehicle becomes disabled
in connection to a warranty related
concern it will be transported to the
nearest Authorized Maserati
Dealership. You may request that the
vehicle be taken to a different
Authorized Maserati Dealer, as long
as it is no more than 50 miles further
away from the nearest authorized
dealer (one tow per disablement).
• Battery jump start.
• Flat tire change providing the vehicle
is equipped with a spare tire.
• Fuel delivery (up to 2 gallons).
• Lockout Services.
• Service Loaner Vehicle: For warranty
repairs, your dealer may provide you
with a Maserati Service Loaner
Vehicle (if available) or provide you
with Rental Car allowance: in the
event your vehicle is disabled due to
a warranty related concern, we will
reimburse you up to $50 per day. A
five (5) day or $250 maximum
applies. In order to receive
reimbursement, you must supply the
following information within 20 days
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of the rental car transaction to the
address listed below; the original
pre-printed rental car receipt, which
must include your name, address,
telephone number, VIN, rental dates
and the corresponding warranty
repair order.
Maserati Roadside Assistance ATTN:
Maserati Rental Car Claims Dept.
P.O. Box 8140 Ft.
Washington, PA 19034
NOTE:
An authorized licensed driver must be
driving at the time of the disablement.
Items excluded from coverage:
• Parts, labor, tire repair, rental of
towing equipment, storage fees, or
any labor performed at the service
facility.
• Any form of impound towing, or
towing by someone other than a
licensed service station or garage.
• Assistance from a private citizen.
NOTE:
Membership is intended to cover
emergencies and is not intended to be
a substitute for proper vehicle
maintenance or repair. Repeated calls
which are considered by Maserati
North America, Inc. Signature Motor
Club, Inc. or Signature Motor Club of
California, Inc. to be excessive may, at
our discretion, result in cancellation of
the membership.
Emergency road service providers are
independent contractors and are not
employees, agents or representatives
of Maserati North America, Inc.
Signature Motor Club, Inc. or
Signature Motor Club of California,
Inc.
Under this Agreement
• You will not be required to pay any
sum for services up to the mileage
limit on towing.
• Your registered Maserati vehicle is
the vehicle covered. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) that
appears on the vehicle represents
your identification number with
Signature Motor Club, Inc. or
Signature Motor Club of California,
Inc.
• NEW VEHICLES: Your membership
begins on the date the Registered
Vehicle was originally sold (in service
date) and continues until the
expiration date of the New Car
Limited Warranty or unless
terminated by Maserati North
America, Inc. for cause.
• PRE OWNED VEHICLES: Your
membership begins on the date the
registered vehicle was sold (in service
date) and continues until the
expiration date of the Maserati
Certified Pre-Owned Limited
Warranty or unless terminated by
Maserati North America, Inc for
cause.
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Address Inquiries to
General Inquiries:
Maserati Roadside Assistance
P.O. Box 968008
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Rental Car Reimbursements:
Within 20 days of your rental car
transaction, the original pre-printed
rental car receipt, which must include
your name, address, telephone
number, VIN, rental dates and the
corresponding warranty repair order
should be submitted to:
Maserati Roadside Assistance ATTN:
Maserati Rental Car Claims Dept.
P.O. Box 8140
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
Vehicle Identification Data
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle's identification number
(VIN) is punched on the foot platform,
in front of the passenger front seat.
To read the number, lift the mat and
slide the guard.
The VIN Number is also visible from
the outside through the windshield on
the front left corner of the dashboard.
NOTE:
When ordering spare parts or making
inquiries, always note the vehicle
identification number.
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