Maserati Touch Control Plus User manual

Maserati Touch Control Plus

The vehicle is equipped with the info-telematics Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC+) System, an advanced user interface
which combines innovative and exclusive technical features combining entertainment, user settings, air conditioning,
navigation, communication and information functions within a single system.
The MTC+ system comes equipped with an audio system, acoustically optimized for this vehicle.
The vehicle is provided with this specific add to the Owner’s Manual, describing the MTC+ system fully and listing all
warnings and precautions for use, which are essential for safe use of the system. Maserati recommends you to read the
add carefully and thoroughly.
The information in this publication is provided by using examples.
Maserati may modify for technical or marketing purposes the specifications of the system described in this publication at
any time.
WARNING!
•ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the steering wheel. You have full responsibility and assume all risks related
to the use of the MTC+ features and applications in this vehicle. Only use MTC+ when it is safe to do so. Failure to do
so may result in an accident involving serious injury or death.
•The Navigation System assists the driver while driving, providing advice and suggestions, by means of voice guidance
and graphic information, for the best route to take for reaching the set destination. The suggestions provided by the
Navigation System do not relieve the driver from full responsibility for the maneuvers made through traffic while
driving, or from compliance with road regulations and other provisions regarding road traffic. The person driving the
vehicle is always and in any case responsible for safe driving on the road.
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Safety Guidelines
Devices, Controls and Buttons
MTC+ Access
Radio Mode
Media Mode
Control and Climate Modes
Navigation Mode
MTC+ System Phone
MTC+ Settings
Index
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1 – Safety Guidelines
SafetyGuidelines.............................. 6
SafetyReferences.............................. 6
IntendedUse ................................. 7
Navigation System (if equipped) — Safety Precaution and
ImportantInformation ........................ 7
SystemCare .................................. 8
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Safety Guidelines
Ensure that all persons read this
manual carefully before using the
MTC+ System. It contains instructions
on how to use the system in a safe and
effective manner.
WARNING!
Please read and follow these safety
precautions. Failure to do so may
result in injury or property damage.
• Glance at the screen only when
necessary and safe to do so. If
prolonged viewing of the screen is
necessary, pull over at a safe
location.
• Stop use immediately if a problem
occurs. Failure to do so may cause
injury or damage to the product.
Return it to your authorized dealer
to repair.
• Make certain that the volume level
of the system is set to a level that still
allows you to hear outside traffic and
emergency vehicles.
WARNING!
This manual contains WARNINGS
against operating procedures that
could result in an accident or bodily
injured. If you do not read the entire
manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all WARNINGS!
NOTE:
The information given in this manual is
subject to change.
Safety References
Before operating this system for the
first time, please read this manual
carefully. Note the safety precautions
described in this manual. If you have
any questions, please contact Maserati
or your authorized dealer.
Safety Guidelines
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Intended Use
Generally recognized rules of radio
technology were maintained during
the development and manufacture of
this system. When using this product,
be aware of state/province-specific
norms and guidelines.
Navigation System (if
equipped) — Safety
Precaution and Important
Information
Read this information carefully before
starting to operate the Navigation
System and follow the instructions in
this manual. Maserati shall be liable
for problems or accidents resulting
from failure to observe the
instructions in this manual.
Failure to avoid the following
potentially hazardous situations could
result in an accident or collision
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Always use your best judgment, and
operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Do not become distracted by the
Navigation System while driving, and
always be fully aware of all driving
conditions. Minimize the amount of
time spent viewing the Navigation
System screen while driving and use
voice prompts when possible.
• Do not input destinations, change
settings, or access any functions
requiring prolonged use of the
Navigation System controls while
driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting such
operations.
• When navigating, carefully compare
information displayed on the
Navigation System to all available
navigation sources, including road
signs, road closures, road conditions,
traffic congestion, weather
conditions, and other factors that
may affect safety while driving. For
safety, always resolve any
discrepancies before continuing
navigation, and defer to posted road
signs and road conditions.
• The Navigation System is designed to
provide route suggestions. It is not a
replacement for driver attentiveness
and good judgment. Do not follow
route suggestions if they suggest an
unsafe or illegal maneuver or would
place the vehicle in an unsafe
situation.
• Be careful of the ambient
temperature. Using the Navigation
System at extreme temperatures can
lead to malfunction or damage. Also
note that the unit can be damaged
by strong vibration, by metal objects,
or by water getting inside the unit.
Safety Guidelines
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WARNING!
The Navigation System is designed to
provide you with route suggestions. It
does not reflect road closures or road
conditions, weather conditions, or
other factors that may affect safety or
timing while driving.
Use the Navigation System only as a
navigational aid. Do not attempt to
use the Navigation System for any
purpose requiring precise
measurement of direction, distance,
location, or topography.
The Global Navigation Satellite System
is subject to changes that could affect
the accuracy and performance of all
GPS equipment, including the
Navigation System.
System Care
Safe usage of the MTC+ System
Read all instructions in this manual
carefully before using your system to
ensure proper usage! Your system is a
sophisticated electronic device. Do not
let young children use your system.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if
you play your music or the system at
loud volumes. Exercise caution when
setting the volume on your system.
Driving is a complex activity that
requires your full attention. If you’re
engaged in driving or any activity that
requires your full attention, we
recommend that you do not use your
system.
NOTE:
Many features of this system are speed
dependent. For your own safety, it is
not possible to use the touch screen
keyboard while the vehicle is in
motion. Keep drinks, rain, and other
sources of moisture away from your
system. Besides damage to your
system, moisture can cause electric
shocks as with any electronic device.
Connections
Never force any connector into the
ports of your system.
Make sure your connectors are the
correct shape and size before you
connect.
Any attached cable should be routed
so that it will not apply any pressure to
the connection and should not
obstruct the driver operation.
Touch screen
Do NOT attach any object to the touch
screen, doing so can result in damage
to the touch screen.
Do not touch the screen with any hard
or sharp objects (pen, USB stick,
jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the
touch screen surface!
Safety Guidelines
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NOTE:
It is possible to use a plastic stylus for
press screen enabled devices such as a
PDA and Pocket PCs. Do not spray any
liquid or caustic chemicals directly on
the screen! Use a clean and dry micro
fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to
clean the touch screen. If necessary,
use a lint-free cloth dampened with a
cleaning solution, such as isopropyl
alcohol, or an isopropyl alcohol and
water solution ratio of 50:50. Be sure
to follow the solvent manufacturer’s
precautions and directions.
GPS Navigation and Satellite
Radio Antenna
The GPS navigation and satellite radio
antenna is integrated into the fin on
the roof of the vehicle. Do not place
items on the roof around the roof top
antenna location. Objects placed
within the line of sight of the antenna
will cause decreased performance.
Larger luggage items should be placed
as far from the antenna as possible.
Do not place items directly on or
above the antenna.
Other Electronic Devices
You may bring other electronic devices
into your vehicle (e.g., PDA, iPod, etc.).
Some of these devices may cause
electromagnetic interference with the
GPS. If a degradation in the
Navigation System is observed, turn
the devices off, or keep them as far
away from the GPS antenna as
possible.
Safety Guidelines
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Safety Guidelines
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2 – Devices, Controls and Buttons
Overview ................................... 12
QuickDescription............................. 14
PersonalizedMenuBar......................... 17
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Overview
MTC+ System has a series of soft-keys,
controls and devices through which it
is possible set up different audio
options, perform setting/function
changes and use external multimedia
sources.
1. Phone Button
2. Voice Command Button
3. Steering Wheel Audio Controls
4. Microphones
5. Volume Control
6. Tune/Scroll Control
7. Enter Button
8. Browse Button
9. Back Button
10. Media Inputs (AUX, USB and SD
memory card)
11. Power Outlets
12. Touch Screen Display
13. SOS-Emergency Call Button
(optional only for Russian market)
14. USB Inputs for Charging the
Connected Devices.
Rear Controls
Devices, Controls and Buttons
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Front Controls
Devices, Controls and Buttons
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Quick Description
Phone Button
Pressing the Phone button it is
possible to: activate the phone mode,
start a call, show recent incoming and
outgoing calls, show contacts list, etc.
All these functions can also be reached
by using the touch screen commands
on the MTC+ display in “Phone” mode.
When pressing the button an
audible sound will invite you to impart
a command.
Voice Command Button
By using voice commands, after
pressing the button, it is possible
to control the AM and FM radio, the
satellite radio and all devices
connected and managed by the
“Media” mode (i.e SD card, USB/iPod
player).
When pressing the button an
acoustic signal will invite to give a
voice command.
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
These audio controls are rocker-type
switches with a button in the center
and are located on the rear side of the
steering wheel, right behind the front
switches.
Press any button to display
information on the radio station or
track being listened to inside a pop-up
for 2 seconds on instrument cluster.
The right-hand control manages the
volume.
By pressing the top of the rocker
switch you can increase the volume
and by pressing the bottom of the
rocker switch you can lower it. Press
the center button to mute the volume.
The left-hand control functions
depend on the current source. To
change source, press the center
button.
When in “Radio” mode, pressing the
top of the switch will “Seek” up for
the next listenable station and
pressing the bottom of the switch will
“Seek” down for the previous
listenable station.
When an external source is connected
to MTC+, a light press on the top of
the switch will play the next track on
the device connected.
Pressing the bottom of the switch once
will go to the beginning of the current
track, or to the beginning of the
previous track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down
twice, it plays the second track; three
times, it will play the third, etc.
Microphones
The microphones placed behind the
grilles on either side of the front dome
console allows to give voice commands
with hands-free function. See “Voice
Recognition Quick Tips” in section 8
for more details.
Volume Control
Working this knob in “Radio” or
“Media” mode, user can adjust the
volume of the radio or audio files,
from minimum to maximum and vice
versa. Turn knob clockwise to increase
the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease it. The volume status will be
indicated in the top part of the MTC+
display.
Tune/Scroll Control
Working this knob in “Radio” or
“Media” mode, user can go through
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the radio stations or scroll the tracks
inside connected external devices and
confirm the selection by pressing enter
button.
In any other mode of the MTC+, use
this knob to scroll the list of available
options or to manage the cursor
movement in the lower bar of the
main menu. Then press enter button
to confirm the function or setting
highlighted on MTC+ display.
Enter Button
Press this button to confirm the
function or setting highlighted on
MTC+ display.
Browse button
After selecting a function, using the
tune/scroll knob or soft-keys on MTC+
display, press this button to see the
detail of the items/options of the
selected function. This button is also
used as short cut to display the phone
book, when the “Telephone” menu is
selected, or the favorites when the
“Nav (Navigation)” menu is selected.
Back button
Press this button to go back to
previous menu or previous screen.
Press this button to shift the
navigation one level backwards on
MTC+ screen. If it is pressed and held
for at least 2 seconds, it brings the
cursor back in the lower bar of the
main menus.
Media Inputs
The inputs for front passengers are
located inside the glove box
compartment of the dashboard and in
the compartment at the front end of
the central console. To access the
central console inputs, push the lid to
open completely.
In the central console compartment
there are a AUX input, compatible
only with 3,5 mm jack connectors (not
included), a USB port for data
exchange (see section "Media Mode"
for further details) and an SD Memory
card slot.
To insert a memory card into the slot,
lift the tab with the "SD" indication
and push it inside the slot. To extract
it, press lightly on the card.
For rear seat passengers, there are two
USB inputs inside the compartment
located on the rear end of the central
console, above the air vents. To access
this USB inputs open the outside cover.
The USB inputs in the glove box and at
the rear end of the central console
allow charge (CHARGE ONLY label) of
the connected source.
Power Outlets
To access the power outlet inside the
front cup holder, press the cover to
open completely. Remove the
cigarette lighter and use its socket as
power outlet.
To access the power outlet located
inside the glove box of the central
console you need to open the
half-lids.
There is another power outlet in the
compartment at the rear end of the
central console.
To access the power outlet, push the
lid to open completely.
Touch Screen Display
The soft keys located on the lower
part of the MTC+ display represent the
main menu modes/functions, which
are briefly indicated below.
Devices, Controls and Buttons
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1. “Radio” soft-key
Touch this soft-key to enter the
Radio mode. The different tuner
modes: FM, AM, MW, LW, SW, DAB,
DAB+ and DMB (if equipped) can
be selected by touching the related
soft-keys in the Radio mode.
2. “Media” soft-key
Touch this soft-key to access media
sources such as: USB Device, AUX,
Bluetooth (if equipped) and SD card
as long as the requested media is
present.
3. “Controls” soft-key
Touch this soft-key to access the
controls that can be set up. Controls
such as: Heated Seats, Heated
Steering Wheel, Ventilated Seats,
etc. can be selected or turned
on/off by touching the related
soft-key. For further details see the
Owner's Manual.
4. (Apps) soft-key
Touch this soft-key to access
connected phone connection
options and user functions settings
if MTC+ is equipped with navigator.
5. “Climate” soft-key
Touch this soft-key to access the air
conditioning settings.
6. “Nav” soft-key (if equipped)
Touch this soft-key to access the
Navigation feature. Refer to the
section “Navigation Mode” for
further details.
7. “Phone” soft-key
Touch this soft-key to access the
MTC+ Phone feature that can be set
or monitored via MTC+.
8. “Settings” soft-key (only for MTC+
without navigator)
Touch this soft-key to access the list
of functions that the user can set.
Main menu bar is set up by Maserati: it
can be personalized according to
personal requirements, as explained in
“Personalized Menu Bar” of this
section.
MTC+ with Navigator
MTC+ without Navigator
Devices, Controls and Buttons
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Personalized Menu Bar
The MTC+ features and services in the
main menu bar are easily changed for
your convenience. Simply follow these
steps:
• Touch the Apps soft-key to open
the App screen.
• Touch and hold, then drag the
selected App icon to replace an
existing shortcut in the main menu
bar.
• The replaced shortcut will now be an
active App/shortcut on the main
menu bar.
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Devices, Controls and Buttons
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3 – MTC+ Access
Introduction to MTC+ Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Getting Started with MTC+ Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
UsingMTC+Access............................ 22
SOS-Emergency Call (available only for Russian
market)................................... 37
Maintain My MTC+ Access Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MTC+FAQs.................................. 40
Device Connection and Audio Tips with MTC+ . . . . . . . 43
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Introduction to MTC+
Access
To unlock the full potential of MTC+
Access in your vehicle, you first need to
register with MTC+ Access.
WARNING!
•ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay
attention to the road. Some MTC+
Access services including
SOS-Emergency Call (available only
for Russian market) will NOT work
without an operable 3G (data)
network connection.
•ALWAYS drive safely with your
hands on the steering wheel. You
have full responsibility and assume
all risks related to the use of the
MTC+ System features and
applications in this vehicle. Only use
MTC+ System when it is safe to do
so. Failure to do so may result in an
accident involving serious injury or
death.
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be transmitting data
as authorised by the subscriber. MTC+
Access services can only be used where
coverage is available.
What Is MTC+ Access?
MTC+ Access enhances your ownership
and driving experience by connecting
your vehicle with an operable 3G
(data) network.
For a complete list of MTC+ Access
services, please visit:
www.maserati.com.
MTC+ Access provides:
• The ability to remotely lock/unlock
your doors and start your vehicle (if
foreseen) from virtually anywhere,
with the MTC+ Access App, the
Maserati Owner Connect website
(www.maserati.com).
• Security alarm notification via text or
e-mail.
• Yelp to help find great places,
businesses and other locations when
you need them.
• Voice texting so you can compose,
send and receive text messages with
your voice while keeping your hands
on the wheel.
Before you drive, familiarize yourself
with the easy-to-use MTC+ System.
• The SOS-Emergency call button on
dome console (available only for
Russian market). This button
connects you directly to emergency
services.
• The MTC+ Apps soft-key on the
main menu bar on the touch screen.
This is where you can begin
registration for MTC+ Access, find
the Apps.
• The MTC+ Voice Recognition and
phone button on steering wheel.
The buttons let you use your voice to
give commands, make phone calls,
send and receive text messages
hands-free, enter navigation
destinations and control your radio
and media devices. For more details,
see “MTC+ System Phone” section.
Included Trial Period for New
Vehicles
Your new vehicle may come with an
included trial period for use of the
MTC+ Access services starting at the
date of vehicle purchase. To activate
the trial, you must first register with
MTC+ Access. Once registered, MTC+
Access customers can purchase
MTC+ Access
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