Maserati GRANCABRIO RANGE User manual

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Owner’s Manual

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a MASERATI.
This vehicle represents the result of MASERATI’s great experiencein the design and production of sports cars for both
touring and racing.
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with an understanding of the equipment, systems and controls in the
vehicle and to explain how they work.
In the final section of this manual you will also find instructions for basic maintenance procedures, which are needed to
ensure steady levels of performance, quality and safe driving.
In addition, keep in mind that proper maintenance is an essential factor to help preserve the value of the vehicle over
time and for respecting the environment.
For Maintenance Schedule services or any other operation, please contact the Maserati Service Network who are
constantly updated and provided with the equipment required to ensure that all service operations are performed
properly and reliably.
For improved safety, we recommend that you to read this manual carefully before driving the vehicle.
The Owner’s Manual is an integral part of the vehicle and it must always be kept on board.

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Historical info
1914
The Alfieri Maserati garage is
founded in Bologna.
1926
Targa Florio, Type 26: debut and
victory of a vehicle showing the
Trident symbol on the front lid,
inspired by the statue of Neptune in
Bologna.
1927
Emilio Maserati becomes the outright
Italian champion with the
Type 26.
1929
Baconin Borzacchini in the Type V4:
World landspeed record over 10 km at
246 Km/h.
1930
Borzacchini in the Type V4: first Grand
Prix victory in Tripoli.
1933
Maserati, the most prestigious
European manufacturer, introduces
the hydraulic brake control in its
racing vehicles. Giuseppe Campari in a
Type 8CM wins the French Grand Prix
and Tazio Nuvolari those in Belgium
and Nice.
1934
Giuseppe Furmanik in a Type 4CM:
World landspeed record in the class
1100 at 222 kph.
1939
Wilbur Shaw wins the Indianapolis
500 Mile-race on the 8CTF Maserati
is to remain the first and only Italian
manufacturer to win on the legendary
Indy motor speedway.
1940
The company moves headquarters to
Modena.
1947
The first Granturismo is built: the A6
1500 with bodywork by Pininfarina.
The A6GCS racing version debuts
victoriously with Alberto Ascari on the
Modena circuit.
1954
The 250F, the single-seater which will
allow the Maserati to win the Formula
1 World Championships, makes its first
appearance winning in Argentina.
1957
Fangio in the 250F wins the world
title.
At the end of the season, Maserati
officially withdraws from racing.
1961
The 3500 GT is the first Italian vehicle
to use a fuel injection system.
1963
Production begins of the Mistral and
the Quattroporte, the fastest saloon
car in the world.
1966
The Ghibli is presented, a Coupé
designed by Giugiaro.
1968
The Citrôen becomes a partner in the
company and the V6 engine goes into
production.
The 2+2 Indy is presented.
1971
The Bora is presented, the first
Maserati Granturismo with a central
engine.
This will be followed a year later by
the Merak.
1973
The Khamsin, designed by Bertone,
replaces the Ghibli.
1975
Citrôen leaves the company, which
is then bought out by Alejandro De
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1976
The new Quattroporte, designed by
Giugiaro, is presented and will then
be used as the official car of the
President of the Italian Republic.
1981
De Tomaso changes marketing
strategy and starts production of the
Biturbo,
a two-door saloon with a six-cylinder
engine.
1989
The Shamal is the first vehicle
equipped with 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.
1998
Quattroporte Evoluzione V8 3.2 - V6
2.8.
3200 GT V8.
1999
3200 GT V8 Automatica.
2000
Alfieri Maserati Garage Customisation
Programme.
2001
Production begins of the Spider with
eight-cylinder 4200 engine and the
electro-hydraulic paddle-shifted
gearbox “CAMBIO CORSA”.
Alfieri Maserati garages.
2002
The 2+2 Coupe is presented.
2003
A return to racing with the TROFEO.
The new Quattroporte, designed
by Pininfarina, is presented and will
then be used as the official car of the
President of the Italian Republic.
2004
The MC12 with 630 HP 12-cylinder
engine is born
2005
Maserati wins the FIA GT
championship with the MC12.
2006
The Quattroporte with automatic
gearbox is presented.
2007
The Granturismo, Coupè 2+2 world
debut.
2009
A 2+2 spider vehicle comes into
production with the GranCabrio.
2010
The MC Stradale enters production.

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3500 Vignale spyder
Mistral spyder
Ghibli spyder

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Introduction
Consulting the Manual
To facilitate reading and fast
consultation, the topics have been
divided into sections and chapters.
The important parts requiring
particular attention are easily
identifiable in the sections and
chapters.
N.B.: EXTREME CAUTION
REQUIRED: failure to comply
with the instructions could
cause hazardous situations involving
personal and vehicle safety!
WARNING: warning aimed at
preventing any damage to the vehicle
and thus hazards involving the safety
of persons.
Abbreviations
Some descriptions and terms with
particular meanings are found in this
manual in an abbreviated form:
A.C. - AIR CONDITIONING.
ABS - ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
– Wheel locking prevention
system during braking.
ALC - ADAPTIVE LIGHT CONTROL –
Automatic headlight aiming
system.
ASR - ANTI-SLIP REGULATION –
Prevention of slipping during
acceleration.
CAN - CONTROLLER AREA
NETWORK.
EBD - ELECTRONIC BRAKE-
FORCE DISTRIBUTION
–
Electronically-controlled
brake distributor.
ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
EPB - ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
Automatic parking brake.
ESC - ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL – Anti-jawing
control system.
ETD - EMERGENCY TENSIONING
DEVICE – Seat belt
pretensioner system.
FTP - FLASH TO PASS – Headlight
flashing.
HBA - HYDRAULIC BRAKE
ASSISTANCE
– Assistance
system during emergency
braking.
TPMS - TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM.
Updating
The vehicle high quality level is
subject to constant improvements.
Therefore, there may be differences
between this manual and your
vehicle.
All specifications and illustrations
contained in this manual refer to
those resulting as of the printing
date.

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Service
The information contained in this
manual is limited to those instructions
and indications that are strictly
required for the use and proper
maintenance of the vehicle.
The Owner will certainly obtain
greater satisfaction and the best
results from the vehicle by following
these instructions carefully.
We also advise you to have all the
maintenance services and inspections
carried out by the Maserati Service
Network, where you will find
specialised staff using suitable
equipment.
See the “SALES AND SERVICE
ORGANIZATION” manual for locations
of AUTHORISED MASERATI DEALERS
AND SERVICE CENTRES.
The Maserati Service Network is
at your complete disposal for any
information and suggestions.
Automatic Gearbox
Electronically controlled, automatic
gearbox which, in addition to the
standard functions of an automatic
gearbox, allows the user to manually
engage gears in sequence, after
selecting the specific mode.
For correct use of the gearbox system,
carefully follow the instructions given
in the specific chapter of this manual.
Multi Media System
The vehicle is equipped with the
infotelematics Maserati Multi Media
System which provides the following
standard features:
- on-board computer;
- satellite navigation system (where
digital maps are available);
- single CD/MP3 reader;
- Hard Disk capacity of 30 GB in total,
of which around 10 GB are taken
up by the operating software and
by the other functionalities.
On request, the range of functions
can further be enriched with the
addition of the Bose®Sound System,
Bluetooth function, AUX and USB
sockets (however, these optionals may
vary depending on the model and
market availability).
Towing the vehicle
The vehicle has not been designed,
developed and homologated to be
used as a towing vehicle for other
means (e.g. trailers, caravans, etc.)
and nothing can be loaded on the
roof; fitting structures such as bars or
roof-racks may damage the vehicle.

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Symbols
There are specific coloured plates on
or near some of the components on
your MASERATI. The related symbols
are important warnings that the
user must follow when using the
component involved.
All of the symbols included in the
labelling on your MASERATI are
briefly listed here below, along with
the component involved with that
symbol.
In addition, the meaning of the
symbol shown is also indicated in
terms of the following sub-division:
danger, prohibited, warning,
mandatory - with respect to that same
symbol.
Danger symbols
Battery
Corrosive liquid.
Battery
Explosion.
Fan
It can start up automatically
even with the engine off.
Expansion tank
Do not remove the cap when
the coolant is hot.
Coil
High voltage.
Belts and pulleys
Moving devices Keep body
parts and clothing away.
Air-conditioning lines
Do not open. Gas under high
pressure.
Symbols of prohibitions
Battery
Do not approach with open
flames.
Battery
Keep children at a safe
distance.
Heat guards - belts - pulleys -
fans
Do not rest your hands on it.
Engine compartment ECU
protection cover
Do not direct the jet of water
on the ECUs, relays and fuses.

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Warning symbols
Catalytic converter
Do not park the vehicle over
flammable materials. Refer
to chapter: “Pollution control
devices”.
Hydraulic steering
Do not exceed the maximum
level of fluid in the tank. Only
use fluid of the type prescribed
in the section “Capacities and
technical specifications”.
Braking system
Do not exceed the maximum
level of fluid in the tank. Only
use fluid of the type prescribed
in the section “Capacities and
technical specifications”.
Windshield solvent/washer
Only use fluid of the type
prescribed in the section
“Capacities and technical
specifications”.
Engine
Only use the lubricant
recommended in the section
“Capacities and technical
specifications”.
Vehicle using lead-free
gasoline
Only use lead-free gasoline
with an octane number (R.O.N.)
not lower than 95.
Expansion tank
Only use fluid of the type
prescribed in the section
“Capacities and technical
specifications”.
Symbols indicating mandatory
measures
Battery
Protect your eyes.
Battery - Jack
Refer to the Owner’s Manual.

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Contents
Vehicle identification data
Active and passive safety
Instruments and controls
Before you drive
Using the vehicle
In an emergency
Capacities and technical specifications
Maintenance
Table of contents

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Identification plates and labels 14
Vehicle identification plate 15
Key codes 16
Vehicle identification data

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Identification plates and
labels
Chassis marking
The vehicle registration number is
punched on the underfloor, in front
of the right-hand front seat.
To read the number, lift the mat and
remove the guard.
Engine marking
The engine serial number is punched
in the lower part of the crankcase, in
the starter motor area.
The engine type is also indicated on
the plate positioned on the front, left-
hand door ledge.
Paint identification plate
The plate is applied onto the engine
compartment lid.

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F
G
HL
C
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Vehicle identification
plate
The plate is fitted on the front left-
hand door ledge and it shows the
following details:
A - Manufacturer’s name
B- Homologation number
C- Serial Number (V.I.N.)
D- Maximum admissible weight
E- Maximum admissible weight on
first (front) axle
F- Maximum admissible weight on
second (rear) axle
G- Engine type
H- Vehicle version code
L- Assembly Number.

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Key codes
A CODE CARD is supplied with the
keys. This card indicates the following:
- the electronic code A to be used for
“emergency ignition”;
- the mechanical key code B to be
provided to the Maserati Service
Network in the case that you
request duplicates of the keys.
WARNING: The code numbers shown
on the CODE CARD should be kept in
a safe place.
WARNING: You are advised to always
keep the CODE CARD number with
you, as it is absolutely necessary in the
event of “emergency starting”.
WARNING: In the event of a vehicle
ownership transfer, it is essential that
the new owner is provided with all
the keys and with the CODE CARD.
WARNING: It is advisable to write
down and keep the codes listed on
the plates delivered with the keys
and the remote control in a safe place
(not in the vehicle) in order to request
duplicates if needed.

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Seat belts 18
Safe transport of children 23
Front and side airbags 32
Australia Version - Safety 39
ESC system 43
ASR system 44
ABS, EBD and HBA systems 45
Tyre pressure monitoring system (optional equipment) 47
Parking sensors 51
Fuel cut-out inertia switch 55
Active and passive safety

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Seat belts
The vehicle is equipped with seat belts
with automatic retractor for optimal
freedom of movement.
The front seat belts are also equipped
with electronically-controlled load
limiting devices and pretensioners.
Before fastening the seat
belts, make sure they are
correctly fitted into the guide
A on the seat.
Fastening the seat belts
Take the lower part of the seat belt
from the external side of the seat,
grasp the connection tab A and
buckle the seat belt; pull the seat belt
out until the tab is fully inserted in
the buckle B.
The belt is correctly engaged when
the lock clicks into place. Press the
button C to release the seat belts.
The vehicle is equipped with an
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system,
which warns the driver and the front
passenger when their seat belts are
not fastened by sounding an acoustic
warning at the same time turning on
the warning light on the instrument
panel .
The retractor locking device is
activated whenever the belt is pulled
out too rapidly or in case of sudden
braking or collision.
If the seat belt locks due to too rapid
extraction, allow it to retract a short
distance to disengage the locking
device.
The retractor allows the belt to
automatically fit to the passenger’s
body, allowing him/her to move
freely.
When the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope, the retractor may lock: this is
normal
WARNING: Feed the belt back into the
retractor by hand to avoid twisting
and snagging.