Maserati GranTurismo Coupe User manual

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Owner’s Manual

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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 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 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 transmissions: 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
Historical Background
1914
"Alfieri Maserati Garage Workshop"
begins its activity in Bologna.
1926
Targa Florio, Type 26: debut and
victory for the car which carries the
Trident emblem on its hood, symbol of
Bologna Neptune statue.
1927
Emilio Maserati wins the Italian
champion title with Type 26.
1929
Baconin Borzacchini, Type V4: breaks
the world speed 10 km record at 246
km/h.
1930
Borzacchini, V4: first victory in a Grand
Prix, at Tripoli.
1933
Maserati is the first among the
European manufacturers to introduce
hydraulic brake controls on its racing
cars. Giuseppe Campari, with Type
8CM, wins the Grand Prix of France and
Tazio Nuvolari the Grand Prix of
Belgium and of Nice.
1934
Giuseppe Furmanik, Type 4CM: breaks
the world speed record for the 1100
class at 222 km/h.
1939
Wilbur Shaw with 8CTF wins the
Indianapolis 500. Maserati still remains
today the first and only Italian
manufacturer to have won this
legendary track.
1940
Maserati moves to Modena.
1947
Presentation of the first GT car: the A6
1500, with Pininfarina bodywork.
The racing version A6GCS comes out
winning with Alberto Ascari on the
Modena track.
1954
The 250F is victorious in Argentina; this
single-seater will enable Maserati to
win the Formula 1 World
Championship.
1957
Fangio wins the world titles with the
250F. At the end of the year Maserati
officially retires from racing.
1961
The 3500 GT is the first Italian car
available with fuel-injection.
1963
Creation of Mistral and Quattroporte,
then the fastest sedan in the world.
1966
Presentation of Ghibli, a coupé
designed by Giugiaro.
1968
Citrôen joins as a partner, and the V6
engine production is started.
Presentation of 2+2 Indy.
1971
Presentation of Bora, the first Maserati
GT with central engine.
Merak will follow a year later.
1973
Khamsin, designed by Bertone,
replaces Ghibli.
1975
Citrôen leaves the company, taken
over by Alejandro de Tomaso.
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.

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Historical Background
1981
De Tomaso changes strategy and starts
producing Biturbo, a sedan with 2
doors with 6-cylinder engine.
1989
Shamal is the first car featuring the
new Biturbo 8-cylinder with 3200 hp.
1993
Fiat Auto purchases remaining shares
of Maserati and in 1998 presents the
new Quattroporte.
1997
Ferrari acquires the control of
Maserati.
1998
Quattroporte Evoluzione V8 3.2 - V6
2.8.
3200 GT V8.
1999
3200 GT V8 Automatica.
2000
The Officine Alfieri Maserati program.
2002
Maserati returns to North America.
3500 GT
Mistral coupé
Ghibli coupé

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Introduction
Introduction
Consulting the Manual
To facilitate reading and rapid use, the
topics are subdivided into SECTIONS
and CHAPTERS.
The important parts requiring
particular attention are easily
identifiable in the sections and
chapters.
EXTREME CAUTION
REQUIRED: non-compliance
with the instructions can
cause SERIOUS DANGER involving the
safety of persons and damage to the
vehicle!
WARNING: warning to prevent 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 - ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -
Wheel locking prevention
system during braking
ASR - ANTI SLIP REGULATION -
Prevention of skidding during
acceleration
EBD - ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE
DISTRIBUTION - Electronically-
controlled distributor of
braking force
ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
MSP - MASERATISTABILITY PROGRAM
Yaw prevention monitoring
system
“Cambiocorsa” - Electronically
controlled gearbox.
Updating
The vehicle's high quality level is
maintained by constant
improvements. Therefore, there may
prove to be differences between this
manual and your vehicle.
All specifications and illustrations
contained in this manual refer to those
vehicle specifications as of the printing
date, and are subject to change
without notice.

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Introduction
Service
The information contained in this
manual is limited to those instructions
and indications that are strictly
required for the use and maintenance
of the vehicle.
The Owner will certainly obtain
greater satisfaction and the best
performance from the vehicle by
following these instructions carefully.
We also advise you to have all the
maintainance and checking
procedures carried out at your
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
AUTHORIZED MASERATI DEALERS.
“Cambiocorsa" gearbox
The vehicle may be equipped with a
mechanical gearbox system with dry
double-disc clutch, controlled by an
electro-hydraulic system using steering
wheel levers.
Although the system can be used in
"automatic" mode, the
"Cambiocorsa" should not be
considered as an automatic
transmission. Therefore, for correct
use, carefully follow the instructions in
the respective section of this manual.
NHTSA’s Toll-free
Auto Safety Hotline
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash, injury
or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Maserati S.p.A.
or 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 either call
the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-
800-424-9393 (or 1-703-366-0123 in
Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety by calling the Hotline.

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Symbols
Symbols
There are specific colored 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 particular
component.
Symbols included in the labeling on
your MASERATI are listed here, along
with the component involved with
that symbol.
Danger symbols
Battery
Corrosive liquid.
Battery
Explosion.
Fan
Can start up automatically
even with the engine stopped.
Expansion tank
Do not remove the cap when
the coolant is hot.
Coil
High voltage.
Belts and pulleys
Moving parts; 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.

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Symbols
Warning symbols
Catalytic muffler
Do not park or stop over
flammable surfaces. Refer to
section: “Pollution control
devices”.
Hydraulic steering
Do not exceed the maximum
level of fluid in the tank. Only
use lubricants of the type
prescribed in the chapter
“Capacities and technical
specifications”.
Brake circuit
Do not exceed the maximum
level of fluid in the tank. Only
use fluids of the type
prescribed in the chapter
“Capacities and technical
specifications”.
Windshield wiper
Only use fluids of the type
prescribed in the chapter
“Capacities and technical
specifications”.
Engine
Only use lubricants of the type
prescribed in the chapter
“Capacities and technical
specifications”.
Vehicle using lead-free
gasoline
Only use lead-free gasoline
with an octane number
(R.O.N.) of no less than 93.
Expansion tank
Only use fluid of the type
prescribed in the chapter
"Capacities and Technical
Specifications".
Symbols indicating compulsory
measures
Battery
Protect your eyes.
Battery - Jack
Refer to the Owner's Manual.

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Symbols

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Symbols
General contents
Car identification data
Active and passive safety
Instruments and controls
Before you drive
Using the vehicle
In an emergency
Capacities and technical specifications
Maintenance
Contents

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Symbols

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Symbols
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Car identification data
Identification plates 14
Homologation plates 15
Instructions plates 17
Key codes 18
Electronic alarm device code 19

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Identification plates
Identification plates
Chassis marking
The vehicle's identification number
can be found on the dashboard panel
in front of the passenger seat.
To read this number, lift the mat and
open the flap A .
Engine marking
The vehicle identification number B is
located on the cylinder block and
includes the type and serial number.
The engine type is also given on the
summary plate located on the front
crossmember of the car.
A
B

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Homologation plates
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Homologation plates
–Plate for compliance with safety
standards;
–V.I.N. plate;

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Homologation plates
–Emission control data plate.

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Instructions plates
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Instructions plates
–Tire specification plate;
–Lubricant plate.

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Key codes
Key codes
A CODE CARD is supplied with the
keys. This card indicates the following:
–the electronic code A to be used for
”emergency starting“;
–the mechanical code B for the keys,
to be given to your Authorized
Maserati Dealer in the case that you
request duplicates of the keys.
WARNING: The code numbers shown
on the CODE CARD must be kept in a
safe place.
WARNING: You are advised to always
keep the CODE CARD number with
you, because it is absolutely necessary
in the event of “emergency starting”
(see on page 144).
WARNING: In the event of a vehicle
ownership transfer, it is essential that
the new owner is provided with all the
keys and 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 car) in order to request duplicates
if needed.
A
B
A
B

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Electronic alarm device code
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Electronic alarm device
code
Rolling Code
Each time the radio operated control is
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.

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Electronic alarm device code