Maserati Grandturismo Sport. Service Manual - part 7

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WARNING: Keys with remote control 
that are not provided to the Dealer, 
for the new code storage procedure, 
will automatically be deactivated. This 
is to prevent any lost or stolen keys 
with remote control from being used 
to deactivate the electronic alarm 
system.

Replacing remote operated 
control battery 

If you press one of the three buttons 
and this does not activate the 
corresponding function, before 
replacing the batteries, check for 
correct operation of the alarm system 
functions using the other remote 
control.
To replace the remote control battery:
-  extract the key by pushing the 

button E

-  undo the screw F
-  extract the battery holder G
-  remove the battery H from its 

retaining ring

-  fit a new battery of the same type, 

observing the indicated polarity

-  fit the battery support G into the 

remote control and secure it by 
tightening the screw F.

California Proposition 65 
Warning

THIS MOTOR VEHICLE CONTAINS 
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE 
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE 
CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER 
REPRODUCTIVE HARM (see page 7)

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Front seats

Adjust the seat only when 
the vehicle is stationary. 
You could lose control of 

the vehicle while driving. Moving 
the seat could distract you or make 
you press a pedal unintentionally. 
Adjust the driver’s seat only when the 
vehicle is stationary.

The seats can only be adjusted with 
the ignition key in position MAR (ON).
It is however possible, when the 
door is closed, to adjust the seat for 
approx. 15 seconds after turning the 
ignition key to STOP (OFF) and then 
for other 15 seconds after the last 
operation.

Back/forward adjustment

Push control A on the outer side of 
the seat, forward or backward.

Height adjustment

Grip lever A at the center and push it 
down or up.

Seat angle adjustment 

-  Front of seat: move the front end 

of control A.

-  Rear of seat: move the rear end of 

control A.

Seatback inclination adjustment

Push lever B forward or backward to 
raise or lower the seatback. 

Sitting in a reclined position 
while the vehicle is in motion 
could be dangerous. The 

seatback should not be tilted back 
too far.  
The 3-point shoulder/lap belt must be 
firmly secured against the occupant’s 
body in order to function properly. 
Therefore, both the driver’s and 
passenger’s reclining seatbacks must 
always be in an upright position 
while the vehicle is in motion; 
otherwise the 3-point shoulder/
lap belt would not remain firmly 
positioned against the occupant’s 
body. Serious injury could result!

Lumbar support adjustment

This system is fitted on the passenger 
and driver’s seat. Push lever B up 
or down to the most comfortable 
position.

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Seatback tilt

To tilt the front seatback, lift lever C 
and move the backrest forward.
To facilitate access to the rear seats 
or exiting the vehicle, the front seats 
are fitted with the “Easy Entry” 
device (only active when the door is 
open), which moves the seats forward 
automatically when the seatback is 
reclined forwards, and returns them 
to their original position when the 
seatback is tilted back again.

WARNING: The system (excluding 
the seat with position memory) 
incorporates a safety device which 
stops the seat travel and then moves 
it forward slightly when the seatback 
comes in contact with any passengers 
seated in the rear seats. 

To stop the seat when it is 
automatically moving forward or 
backward, operate any control. 

The seat cannot be occupied 
when reclining the seatback 
or moving it to the upright 

position.  
Passengers shall get in or out of the 
rear seats only when the front seat 
is stopped. Take the greatest care to 
avoid that passengers on the rear 
seats (especially children) touch the 
seat and its guides when it is moving.

Heating system

Heating is activated by turning 
control D. Two heating pads are used 
to heat the seat. When this function 
is active for one or more seats, the 
relative warning light illuminates on 
the display. 
Using control D, heating can be 
adjusted to 3 different levels. 
When the heating system is activated, 
the relative function will appear on 
the instrument panel display. 

WARNING: Turn off the heating 
system when not required, to prevent 
unnecessary power usage. 

Storing the positions of the seats 
and external rear-view mirrors 

The system allows you to store and 
recall 3 different positions for the 
driver’s seat and the external rear-
view mirrors (buttons E).

The storage procedure is only possible 
with the ignition key in position 
MAR (ON). Adjust the position of 
the seat, the external rear-view 
mirrors and the steering wheel, then 
engage reverse gear and position 
the external passenger’s mirror again 
to help ensure the best possible 
visibility for reversing, then disengage 
reverse gear. Next press one of the 
three buttons “1”, “2” or “3”, each 
corresponding to a memorizable 
position, for more than 3 seconds 
until you hear a confirmation tone.
Lumbar support adjustment is not 

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included in the seat position storage 
procedure.
The memorization of a new seat 
position erases the one previously 
stored with the same button.
To recall one of the stored positions 
with the door open, press the relative 
button “1”, “2” or “3” briefly.
To recall the a stored position 
with the door closed, press the 
corresponding button until hearing 
a tone that confirms the seat has 
stopped.

WARNING: To stop the seat, press one 
of the buttons - “1”, “2” or “3” -, or 
one of the adjustment controls.

WARNING: Malfunctioning of the seat 
control unit is indicated by a sequence 
of 5 tones emitted when the ignition 
key is turned to STOP (OFF): contact 
your Authorized Maserati Dealer to 
have the malfunction corrected. 

Each system is independent of the 
others and can be operated separately 
using specific buttons for each seat.

System initialization

Following any power cut-out (e.g., 
after using the battery master switch 
or dead battery), check the seats 
to ensure that they are operating 
properly when the power supply 
is available: perform the following 
procedures on both seats in the event 
of a malfunction.
With the ignition key in position STOP 
(OFF) and the door on the side of the 
seat concerned closed, open the door 
and begin the following procedure 
within 5 seconds, then complete it 
within 10 seconds:
1)  forward - STOP
2)  backward - STOP
3)  forward - STOP
4)  backward - STOP
5)  tilt the seatback fully forward and 

wait until the seat performs two 
complete travels (forward and 
backward).

6)  move the seatback to its normal 

upright position. 

WARNING: If you need to disconnect 
the battery, wait at least 30 seconds 
from the last seat movement.  
If you disconnect the battery before, 
you will have to perform the 
initialization procedure. 

Driver’s Easy Entry/Exit system

The easy entry/exit system helps the 
driver when entering/exiting the 
vehicle. When the driver exits the 
vehicle, the steering wheel moves 
upward. 
This function is activated when the 
door is opened only if the ignition key 
has been extracted or is in position 
STOP (OFF).
On re-entry, the driver finds the 
steering wheel raised. After sitting 
down and closing the door, upon 
turning the key to position MAR 
(ON), the steering wheel return to its 
normal driving positions.
This function is linked to the presence 
of the seat position memory system.

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Rear seats

They can seat two passengers. 

Headrest

The headrests are not movable.

Armrest

The rear center armrest is movable 
and can be folded up into the seat 
backrest. To lower it, pull the handle 
A. 

To close it, pull it upwards then push 
it back into its seating.

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Rear-view mirrors

Electrochromic external rear-
view mirrors

These mirrors can be adjusted 
electrically (with the ignition key 
turned to MAR (ON)) and they 
are also equipped with anti-mist 
elements. 
-  Mirror selector (right-hand or left-

hand): move the selector A to the 
right or left, depending upon the 
mirror you wish to adjust.

-  Mirror positioning: using control 

A you can adjust each mirror with 
four movements (up – down – right 
– left). Bring the selector switch 
back to the center position to avoid 
changing the position of the mirror 
involuntarily.

-  Mirror folding: by turning the 

selector switch A to the lower 
central position, both mirrors fold 
inwards to facilitate parking in 
narrow spaces. If the selector switch 
is returned to the upper central 
position, the mirrors return to the 
open position.

A particular feature of these mirrors 
is that they gradually darken as the 
intensity of the light increases.

The mirrors are designed to yield 
in both directions in the event of a 
collision.

The external rear-view mirror 
position, both for the normal driving 
direction and for reversing, is 
automatically memorized together 
with each seat position.
To memorize a new position of the 
external rear-view mirrors, turn 
the ignition key to position MAR 
(ON) and adjust the position of the 
mirrors; then engage reverse gear and 
position the external mirrors again 
to ensure the best possible visibility 
for reversing, then disengage reverse 
gear. 

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Next press one of the buttons 
“1”, “2” or “3” on the seat, each 
corresponding to a memorizable 
position, until you hear a 
confirmation tone. 
The new position of the external rear-
view mirrors will be automatically 
memorized together with the seat 
position. 
It is also possible to change the 
position of the mirrors only for the 
normal traveling direction or for 
reversing. 

WARNING: Never retract or open the 
mirrors by hand to avoid damaging 
the power mechanism.

The mirrors must always be 
in the open position while 
driving. 

The side rear view mirrors have 
different curvatures: the left-hand 
mirror is flat, while the right-hand 
one is convex.

Pay particular attention to 
objects viewed in the right-
hand mirror, as they are 

closer than they appear.

Electrochromic internal rear-
view mirror

This mirror can be manually adjusted 
and is fitted with an accident-
prevention release system that is 
designed to activate in the event of a 
collision.
The electrochromic rear-view mirror 
automatically operates an anti-dazzle 
function by gradually darkening 
as the light reflected on its surface 
increases.
This function is automatically 
deactivated when reversing, to help 
ensure optimal visibility of obstacles.

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Steering wheel

Adjusting the electric steering 
wheel 

The steering wheel can be electrically 
adjusted, both in terms of height and 
depth.
It can only be adjusted if the ignition 
key is in position MAR (ON).
For adjustment, move control B in the 
four directions.
The steering wheel position is 
memorized, together with the 
position of the external rear view 
mirrors, when the driver’s seat 
position is stored. 

 
Do not adjust the steering 
wheel while driving.

Under no circumstances 
remove the steering wheel; 
this procedure, if necessary, 

must be performed by an Authorized 
Maserati Dealer. 

Driver’s Easy Entry/Exit system

The easy entry/exit system helps the 
driver when entering/exiting the 
vehicle. When the driver exits the 
vehicle, the steering wheel moves 
upward. 
This function is activated when the 
door is opened only if the ignition key 
has been extracted or is in position 
STOP (OFF).
On re-entry, the driver finds the 
steering wheel raised. After sitting 
down and closing the door, upon 
turning the key to position MAR 
(ON), the steering wheel return to its 
normal driving position.
This function is linked to the presence 
of the seat position memory system.

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External lights and 
direction indicators

The external lights and direction 
indicators turn on only with the 
ignition key in the MAR (ON) position. 
Only the parking lights can be turned 
on at any time.
The external lights can be turned on 
and off manually or automatically, 
according to the brightness of the 
light outside.

Light switch

Switch A has 5 Positions: 
0  – DRL (*) ON (if enabled);

 – LED position lights, side marker 

and license plate lights ON;

 – low beam lights, LED position 

lights, side marker and license 
plate lights ON;

 – parking lights ON;

AUTO – automatic activation and 
deactivation of the external lights, 
depending on the light outside. 

(*) On vehicles for the Canadian 
market DRL are always enabled.

DRL

DRL are normally enabled. Under special conditions, with light switch in 

 and 

 position, led headlight can be turned on to full power (DRL), low power 

(position lights) or off.
Status change of these lights is explained below.

Light switch 
position

Key 
position

Engine

DRL

Front position 
lights

Rear position, 
side marker 
and license 
plate lights

 

MAR

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF/ON

OFF

ON

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Parking lights

The parking lights only work with the 
ignition key turned to STOP (OFF), or 
ACC, or with the key removed. 
They are activated by turning the 
light switch to position  . 
It is harder to turn the switch 
to position   than to the other 
positions. This is to avoid activating 
the parking lights unintentionally and 
wasting power. 
When the parking lights are on, the 
warning light   on the instrument 
panel illuminates. 
With parking lights ON, move down 
LH lever to switch on position lights 
on LH side, and move it up to switch 
on only the ones on RH side. 

Automatic activation/
deactivation 

When the light switch A is turned 
to AUTO and the ignition key is in 
position MAR (ON), the position 
lights, low beam lights and license 
plate lights turn on and off 
automatically, depending on the light 
outside.

WARNING: The high beams can only 
be turned on manually by pushing the 
left-hand lever forward.

If the low beams are 
activated, they will come 
on automatically every time 

the lights are turned on. You are 
therefore advised to turn off the high 
beams every time the twilight sensor 
deactivates the external lights.

In foggy conditions during 
daytime, the position lights 
and low beams are not 

activated automatically. The driver 
must always be ready to turn the 
lights on manually, including the rear 
fog lights.

WARNING: After external lights 
turn ON automatically, driver can 
always manually turn on the rear 
fog lights. When external lights turn 
off automatically, the rear fog lights 
will turn off automatically too, if on. 
Upon the following automatic switch-
on driver must manually turn on rear 
fog lights, if necessary.

The driver is always 
responsible for turning 
on the external lights, 

depending on the light outside 
and in compliance with applicable 
legislation. The automatic system for 
activating/deactivating the external 
lights must be considered an aid for 
the driver. If necessary, turn the lights 
on and off manually.

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Twilight sensor

The twilight sensor consists of two 
sensors: a global sensor, capable of 
measuring the light intensity above, 
and a directional sensor, which 
measures the light intensity in the 
vehicle traveling direction, enabling 
it to recognize tunnels and driveways. 
You can adjust the sensing range of 
the twilight sensor by means of the 
Multi Media System, by selecting 
the “Configuration” mode (see the 
“Configuration” section in the Multi 
Media System manual).
In the event of a sensor failure, the 
system will turn on the low beams and 
the position lights, regardless of the 
light outside, and a failure message 
will appear on the instrument panel 
display.
The failure message will be displayed 
as long as the light switch A is turned 
to AUTO.
In this case, we recommend that you 
deactivate the automatic system and 
turn on the external lights manually 
if necessary; contact your Authorized 
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible.

Direction indicators

The lever has 3 positions: 
B  - Direction indicators off.
C  - Lever up: right-hand side 

indicators.

D  - Lever down: left-hand direction 

indicators.

Lane change function 

This function allows you to activate 
either the right-hand or left-hand 
direction indicators so that they flash 
3 times, without moving the lever to 
positions C or D, and then moving it 
back to the standby position B. 
To activate this function, you must 
simply start moving the lever to a 
different position: if you move it up 
you activate the right-hand direction 
indicators, if you move it down you 
activate the left-hand direction 
indicators. 

This function is useful when 
overtaking or changing lanes.

High beams

To turn on the high beams with the 
light switch in position 

, push the 

left-hand lever toward the dashboard.
Pull the lever towards the steering 
wheel again to turn off the high 
beams and turn on the low beams. 

WARNING: For the use of the high 
beams, follow applicable legislation.

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Flashing the headlights

The headlights can be flashed by 
pulling the left-hand lever towards 
the steering wheel. 
Flashing occurs also with the lights off 
if the ignition key is in position MAR 
(ON).

WARNING: Flashing turns on 
additional high beam lights only 
if low beam lights are off, or high-
beam Bi-xenon lights when low beam 
lights are on. Always comply with 
road regulations and other provisions 
regarding road traffic.

“Follow me home” function

This function allows you to set a 
timing for activation of the position 
lights and low beams, so that they 
may remain on for a set time after 
turning off the vehicle. 
This function is activated by pushing 
the lever on the steering column 
switch, used to flash the headlights. 
The position lights and low beams 
turn on for 30 seconds, the message 
“Follow me” appears on the 
instrument panel display for 20 
seconds, and the light activation time 
is displayed.
When this function is active, every 
time the lever for flashing the 
headlights is operated, the time the 
lights remain on is increased by 30 
seconds, with a maximum total time 
of 210 seconds. The display will show 
the time set.
If the lever for flashing the headlights 
is operated for more than 2 seconds, 
the function is deactivated, and the 
indicator on the instrument panel 
display goes off.
When the function is active, turning 
the key back to MAR (ON) deactivates 
the system.

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Windshield wipers/
washer and headlight 
washers

The windshield wiper/washer only 
works with the ignition key in the 
MAR (ON) position. 

Windshield wiper 

The lever has 5 positions: 
A  - Windshield wipers off. 
B  - Automatic operation. In this 

position the rain sensor adapts 
the windshield wiper frequency 
to the intensity of the rain (lever 
in the first click position).

C  - Slow continuous operation (lever 

turned to second click position).

D  - Fast continuous operation (lever 

turned to third click position).

E  - Fast temporary operation (non-

permanent position).

Windshield washer

Pull the lever towards the steering 
wheel (non-permanent position) to 
activate the windshield washer. 
When the windshield washer is 
activated, the windshield wiper starts 
automatically. Releasing the lever 
deactivates the windshield washer, 
while the blades continue to wipe for 
a little while.

WARNING: Do not activate the 
windshield washer during the cold 
months until the windshield has 
warmed up. If it has not warmed up, 
the liquid could freeze on the glass 
and block your view.

WARNING: If there is ice or snow on 
the windshield, do not activate the 
windshield wiper to prevent damage 
to the device. 

Headlight washers

The headlight washers are activated 
automatically when the windshield 
washer is started and the external 
lights are on.
The headlight washer and windshield 
washer share the same fluid tank, and 
a low fluid level is indicated by the 
same warning light on the instrument 
panel.
The headlight washers are deactivated 
if the vehicle speed exceeds 75 mph 
(120 km/h). 

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Rain sensor 

The function of the rain sensor is to 
adapt the frequency of the windshield 
wiper strokes (in the intermittent 
operation mode) to the intensity of 
the rain.
All the other functions controlled 
by the right-hand lever (windshield 
wipers off, headlight and windshield 
washer in continuous slow and fast 
operation mode and in temporary fast 
operation mode) remain the same.
The rain sensor is activated 
automatically by moving the right-
hand lever to position B. The sensor 
has a setting range that varies 
progressively: from the windshield 
wiper stationary position - when the 
windshield is dry - to the windshield 
wiper second speed - in conditions of 
pouring rain.

To regulate the frequency of 
intermittent operation, with the lever 
in position B, turn the end section F of 
the lever.
Rotating the lever end section 
clockwise, intermittent operation 
varies from fast intermittent wipe 
(max.) to slow intermittent wipe 
(min).
If the engine is turned off during 
automatic windshield wiper 
operation, with the lever in position 
B, to reactivate the function the next 
time the engine is started, the lever 
must be moved to A (stop position) 
then back to position B.

Before cleaning the 
windshield (for example at 
the service stations) make 

sure the rain sensor is deactivated or 
that the key is turned to STOP (OFF). 
The rain sensor must be deactivated 
also when washing the vehicle by 
hand or in automatic car washes. 

WARNING: If there is ice or snow on 
the front windshield, do not activate 
the rain sensor to avoid damaging the 
wiper motor.

Sensor failure 

When the rain sensor is activated, in 
the event that it is malfunctioning, 
the windshield wiper will be turned 
on in intermittent operation mode 
and the sensing range will be set by 
the user, regardless of whether or not 
there is rain on the windshield. 
On the display, the icon 

 

illuminates.
In this case, we recommend that you 
deactivate the rain sensor and turn on 
the wipers, if necessary, in continuous 
mode. Contact your Authorized 
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible.

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Multi Media System 

The vehicle is equipped with the 
Maserati Multi Media System. This 
is an infotelematics system which 
incorporates the on-board computer, 
the satellite navigation system (with 
digital maps where available), the CD-
ROM drive and the Bose

®

 Surround 

Sound System.

The navigation system 
assists the driver while 
driving, providing advice 

and suggestions, by means of voice 
guidance and graphic information, 
for the 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.

The vehicle is equipped with a specific  
supplement to the owner’s manual, 
that describes the Maserati Multi 
Media System in detail and lists all of 
the warnings and precautions for use, 
which are essential for safe use of the 
system. We advise you to read this 
booklet carefully and thoroughly and 
to keep it within reach at all times.

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Controls

A - Display
B  - Multi Media System controls