Maserati Quattroporte Automatic 2009 User manual

2009 Owner's Manual
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Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing a MASERATI.
This vehicle represents the result of MASERATI's great experience in the design and construction of sports, touring and
racing vehicles.
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
Maintenance Schedule, 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 protect the environment.
For Scheduled Maintenance or any other operation, please contact the Maserati Dealers: you can trust their trained
technical staff, 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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4Historical info
Historical info
1914
The Alfieri Maserati garage is founded
in Bologna.
1926
Targa Florio, Tipo 26: debut and victory
of a vehicle sporting the Trident
symbol on the hood, 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 land speed record over 10 km at
246 kph.
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 wins in Belgium and
Nice.
1934
Giuseppe Furmanik in a Type 4CM:
World land speed record in the class
1100 at 222 kph.
1939
Wilbur Shaw on a 8CTF wins the
Indianapolis 500: 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 adopt fuel injection.
1963
Production begins of the Mistral and
the Quattroporte, the fastestsedan 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.
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
Tomaso.
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Historical info
1976
The new Quattroporte is presented,
designed by Giugiaro,
which will go on to 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 sedan with a six-
cylinder engine.
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.
1998
Quattroporte Evoluzione V8 3.2 - V6
2.8.
3200 GT V8.
1999
3200 GT V8 Automatica.
2000
Alfieri Maserati Garage Customization
Program.
2001
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.
The Quattroporte designed by
Pininfarina is presented, also used as
presidential car by 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
Presentation of the Quattroporte with
automatic gearbox.
2007
The Granturismo, Coupè 2+2 comes to
life.
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Quattroporte 1963
Quattroporte 1976
Quattroporte 1965
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Introduction
Introduction
Consulting the Manual
To facilitate reading and rapid use, the
topics are sub-divided into SECTIONS
and CHAPTERS.
The important parts requiring
particular attention are easily
identifiable in the sections and
chapters:
EXTREME CAUTION
REQUIRED: failure to comply
with the instructions could
cause hazardous situations involving
personal and vehicle safety!
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 SYSTEM
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 skidding during
acceleration
CAN - CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK
DRL - DAY RUNNING LIGHTS
EBD - ELECTRONIC BRAKE-FORCE
DISTRIBUTION - Electronically
controlled distributor of
braking force
EPB - ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
ECU - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
ETD - EMERGENCY TENSIONING
DEVICE
MSP - MASERATI STABILITY
PROGRAM - Yaw prevention
monitoring system
TPMS - TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM.
Updating
The vehicle's high quality level is
enhanced 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
resulting as of the printing date, and
are subject to change without notice.
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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 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 at your local Authorized
Maserati Dealer, where you will find
specialized staff and suitable
equipment.
See the "SALES AND SERVICE
ORGANIZATION" manual for locations
of AUTHORIZED MASERATI DEALERS.
Your local Authorized Maserati Dealer
is at your complete disposal for any
information and suggestions.
Automatic gearbox
The vehicle is equipped with an
electronically-controlled automatic
gearbox system which, in addition to
the normal automatic gearshift
functions, allows the user to shift gears
in sequence and manually, once the
specific mode has been selected.
For correct use of the gearbox system,
follow the instructions given in the
specific chapter of this manual.
NHTSA’s Toll-free
Auto Safety Hotline
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause acrash, 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 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, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from http:/
/www.safercar.gov.
Bose®Infotainment
The vehicle is equipped with the
Maserati IT "Bose®Infotainment"
system, which includes the following
features as standard:
– on-board computer;
– satellite navigation system (where
digital maps are available);
–Bose
®Surround Sound;
– single CD-reader.
On request, these features can be
further enriched with Bluetooth
function, AUX socket and USB socket.
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Introduction
“Run Flat” tires (optional)
The vehicle can be fitted with “Run
Flat” tires. This kind of tire is equipped
with reinforced sidewalls which
permit the vehicle to continue
traveling at moderate speed (50 mph -
80 km/h), even in the event of a
puncture, for a set distance.
When the control panel receives the
“punctured tire” information from the
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).
After 75 mi. (120 km), the warning not
to continue will be displayed.
For further information on the display,
please refer to chapter: “Tire pressure
monitoring system” on page 47.
WARNING: Always comply with the
specified wheel alignment values, as
this is fundamental to obtain the best
performance from and the longest life
of your tires.
Towing the vehicle
The vehicle has not been designed,
developed or homologated to be used
as a towing vehicle (e.g., trailers,
caravans, etc.) and nothing may be
loaded on the roof; fitting structures
such as bars or roof-racks may damage
the vehicle.
0 psi - 0 bar
Standard Run flat
0 psi - 0 bar
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Symbols
There are specific colored labels 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 listed
concisely 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,
prohibition, warning, compulsory -
with respect to that same symbol.
Danger symbols
Battery
Corrosive liquid.
Battery
Explosion
Fan
It 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 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
these parts.
Engine compartment ECU
protection cover
Do not direct the jet of water
on the ECUs, relays and fuses.
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Symbols
Warning symbols
Catalytic muffler
Do not park or stop over
flammable surfaces. Refer to
chapter: “Air Quality 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”.
Brake circuit
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 wipers
Only use fluid of the type
prescribed in the section
“Capacities and technical
specifications”.
Engine
Use only the lubricant
recommended in the section
“Capacities and Technical
specifications”.
Vehicle using lead-free
gasoline
Only “Premium gasoline” with
an AKI (Anti Knock Index)
rating not lower than 91
(approximately 96 R.O.N.)
must be used.
Expansion tank
Only use fluid of the type
prescribed in the section
“Capacities and technical
specifications”.
Symbols indicating compulsory
measures
Battery
Protect your eyes.
Battery - Jack
Refer to the Owner's Manual.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain car
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in
cars 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.
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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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Vehicle identification data
Identification plates 16
Homologation labels 17
Instruction labels 19
Key codes 21
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16 Identification plates
Identification plates
Chassis marking
The vehicle's 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 stamped
on the lower part of the crankcase, in
the starter motor area.
The engine type is indicated on the
plate positioned on the front, left-
hand door jamb.
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Homologation labels 17
Homologation labels
– Label for compliance with safety
standards;
– V.I.N. label; – Chassis type and number;
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18 Homologation labels
– Emission control data label.
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Instruction labels 19
Instruction labels
– Tire specification label; – Lubricant label; – Mercury content warning label;
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20 Instruction labels
– Anti-freeze label.
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