2021 Maserati Ghibli Owner's Manual

2021 Maserati Ghibli owners manual
Year:
2021
Make:
Maserati
Model:
Ghibli
Rating:
(4)

Online manual

Size:
7.7 MB

Table of Contents

- OG_M157_ING_USA_US_03092020_150dpi.pdf (null) - Introduction
9
On-board Documentation Kits
10
Meaning of Warning and Note Symbols
11
Optional Equipment and Versions/Markets Validity
11
Other General Indications
11
Abbreviations
12
On Dashboard
16
On Central Console
16
On Front Dome Console
17
On Front Doors
17
Between the Rear Seats
18
On Rear Dome Console
18
Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
19
Seat Up/Down Adjustment
19
Seat Tilt Control (Up/Down)
19
Seat Back Tilt Control
19
Memory Profiles Setting
22
Pairing Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Seats Memory
23
Memory Position Recall
23
Rear Armrest
24
Heated Steering Wheel ()
26
Mirrors Positioning
29
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse
29
External Lights Cluster
31
Integrated External Rearview Mirror Lights
32
Activation Mode
33
Button to Switch off Passenger Compartment Lights
35
Interior Lights Operation
35
Power Outlet for Cigarette Lighter inside the Cupholder
36
Power Outlets inside the Central Console
37
Rear Power Outlets
37
Cupholders for Front Passengers
37
Cupholders for Rear Passengers
39
Multimedia Port and Wireless Charger Compartment
39
iPod® Connection
41
Cigarette Lighter Use
42
Handholds and Cloth Hooks
42
Map Pockets
42
Wi-Fi Hotspot ()
43
Basic System
43
Premium System
44
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity
45
Folding the Short (40) Seatback Side
46
Programming the Hand-held Transmitters Manufactured after 1995
49
Synchronizing the Rolling Codes
49
Programming the Hand-held Transmitters Manufactured before 1995
50
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button
50
Using HomeLink®
50
Security
51
Troubleshooting Tips
51
Fixed Air Vents
53
Ignition Device Positions
56
Key fob
57
Vehicle Lighting with Open/Closed Doors
60
Use of Light Switch for Vehicle Lighting
60
Ambient Lights and Backlight Adjustment
60
Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with Remote Key 1st Press
61
Lock/Unlock Doors Flash Lights
61
Turn Headlights On with Key fob
61
Sound Horn when Locking the Doors with Key fob
62
Key fob Battery Replacement
62
Unlock Door from the Driver Side
64
Unlock Door from the Passenger Side
64
Preventing Inadvertent Locking of the Key fob Inside the Vehicle
65
Release the Lid and Enter the Trunk
66
Manual Door Lock from Outside
66
Auto-Down Function
68
Auto-Up Function with Anti-Pinch Protection
68
Reset Auto-Up/Down
68
Open the Windows with Key fob and Ignition Off
69
Rear Window and Sunshade Lockout Button
69
Slide Opening Sunroof
70
Venting Sunroof
70
Pinch Protect Function
70
Wind Buffeting
71
Ignition Off Operation
71
Rear Window Defroster
71
Manual Trunk Lid Operation (for TROFEO version only)
72
Power Trunk Lid with Hands Free Function
73
Opening
78
Instrument Cluster Overview
82
Five-Second Stored Messages
84
Unstored Messages
84
Unstored Messages with Ignition Switch in RUN
85
Five-Second Unstored Messages
85
Setting Controls
85
Menu Overview
86
Drive mode
89
Tire Pressure
90
Gauges
90
● Oil Pressure
90
● Oil Temperature
90
● Transmission Temperature
90
Battery Voltage
91
Maintenance
91
Current Fuel Economy in MPG (US), MPG (UK) or L/100km
92
Range in miles or km
92
Fuel Economy Average in MPG (US), MPG (UK) or L/100km
92
5. VEHICLE SETTINGS
92
Example to modify the Speed Warning status
92
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
94
Left Turn Signal Indicator Light
95
Tire Pressure Monitoring Light
95
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Malfunction Warning Light
96
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
96
Start&Stop Active Indicator Light
97
Rear Fog Light Indicator Light
97
High Beam Indicator Light
97
Brake Warning Light
97
Air Bag Warning Light
98
Right Turn Signal Indicator Light
98
Charging System Warning Light
99
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
99
Engine Temperature Warning Light
99
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
99
Engine Oil Temperature Warning Light
100
Low Engine Oil Level Warning Light
100
Electric Power Steering Failure Warning Light
100
Catalyst Over Temperature Warning Light
100
Door Ajar Indicator
100
Trunk Lid and Hood Ajar Indicator Lights
101
Traffic Sign Assist (TSA) Indicator Lights ()
101
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
101
Low Fuel Indicator Light
101
Windshield Washer Low Fluid Indicator Light
101
Headlight Aiming System Failure Warning Light
101
Automatic High Beam Failure Warning Light
101
Suspensions Failure Warning Light
101
Ice Hazard Indicator Indicator Light
102
Brake Pads Wear Warning Light (CDN market only)
102
Electric Parking Brake Failure Warning Light
102
Start&Stop Disable Indicator Light
102
Start&Stop Failure Warning Light
102
Scheduled Maintenance (Service) Indicator Light
102
ADAS Status Indicators Lights
103
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Off (if equipped)
103
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Fault (if equipped)
103
AWD Failure Warning Light (on AWD version only)
103
Passive Speed Limit Set
103
Passive Speed Limit Exceeded
103
Suspension Setting Indicator Light
103
Drive Mode Indicator Light
103
Cruise Control (CC) Ready or Canceled
103
Cruise Control (CC) Set
104
Blind Spot Assist (BSA) or Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA) Ready and Active
104
Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA) Intervention
104
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Fault
104
Active Driving Assist (ADA) Fail
104
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready or Canceled
104
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set
104
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault
104
Blind Spot Assist (BSA) and Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA) Failure
104
Low Beams On Indicator Light
104
Headlight On Indicator Light
104
Automatic High Beam On Indicator
105
Gear Shift Indicator Light
105
Electronic Differential (e-DIFF) Fault
105
General Notes
105
Manual Controls and Devices
105
Main Status Bar on MIA Display
107
Main Category Bar on MIA Display
107
Customizing the Main Status and Category Bar
108
Display
111
Safety & Driving Assistant
112
Clock & Date
113
Phone/Bluetooth
114
Voice
114
Navigation
115
Camera
115
Mirrors & Wipers
115
Lights
115
Doors & Locks
116
Seat & Comfort
117
Key Off Options
117
Audio
117
Notification
118
SiriusXM Setup
119
Geolocation
119
Software Updates
119
System Information
119
Phone Mode Button
121
Voice Recognition Button
122
Siri Smart Personal Assistant
123
Table Valid for United States Market Only
126
Table Valid for Canadian Market Only
127
4.11.1.4.1 Headlights On with Wipers
128
Headlights Time Delay
128
Manual Headlights
129
Fog Lights
129
Turn Signals
131
Windshield Wipers
132
Rain Sensing Wipers
133
Headlights On with Wipers
134
Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles ()
135
Glove Box Driver Side
136
Glove Box Activation Procedure
137
Glove Box Deactivation Procedure
138
Glove Box Manual Unlock
138
Valet Mode Activation Procedure
138
Air Conditioning (A/C)
144
Recirculation and Air Quality Sensor (AQS)
144
Automatic operation
145
Manual operation
146
Operating Tips
146
Flooded Engine Clearing
151
Engine Turn Off when in Automatic Start&Stop
152
How to use Remote Start
152
Engine Remote Start Abort Message on Instrument Cluster
153
To enter Remote Start Mode
153
To exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Vehicle
153
To exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
153
Driver's Seat Comfort with Remote Start
154
Start&Stop Deactivated
154
Start&Stop Not Active
155
Automatic Restarting of the Engine
155
Occupants Safety Function
155
Start & Stop Function Disabling
156
Shift Lever Movements
159
Shift Lever Backlit
159
To Engage a Mode (briefly)
159
Transmission Status on the Instrument Cluster Display
160
P (Park)
161
R (Reverse)
162
N (Neutral)
162
D (Drive)
163
/- (Manual)
163
Shift Paddles (if equipped)
164
Transmission Emergency Control
165
Transmission Oil Overtemperature
165
Transmission Manual Release of P (Park) Position
166
170
172
Activate/Deactivate (ESC OFF) Drive Mode
176
Deactivate/Reactivate (Start&Stop Off) Drive Mode
176
Activate/Deactivate I.C.E., SPORT Drive Mode
176
Activate/Deactivate SPORT and CORSA Drive Mode (TROFEO Version only)
176
Activate/Deactivate Hard Suspension Drive Mode
177
Monitoring Settings on Display
177
178
Manual Engagement/ Disengagement
182
Initialize the EPB System after Re-connecting the vehicle battery
184
Emergency Disengagement
184
Brake Pads and Brake Discs
187
New Brake Pads and/or Brake Discs
187
Specific Requirements
188
While Driving
188
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
189
Emergency Refueling Funnel
191
Driving at Night
192
Driving in the Rain
192
Driving in Fog
193
Driving in the Mountains
193
Driving on Snow or Ice
193
200
Enabling and Disabling Park Assist
201
Service the Park Assist System
201
Cleaning the Park Assist Sensors
202
Park Assist System Usage Precautions
202
Park Assist Volume
202
Standard Configuration
207
Optional Configuration
207
Shared by All Configurations
207
Displayed Information
208
Activation
208
Speed Range of Use
208
Setting Desired Speed
208
Changing Speed Setting
209
Temporary Deactivation
209
Driver Override
209
Resume Speed
209
Warning and Cautions
210
Displayed Information
211
System Controls and Activation Conditions
211
Speed Range of Use
212
Activation/Deactivation
212
Setting the Speed
213
Driver Override
213
Changing Speed Setting
213
Temporary Deactivation
214
Conditions for Disabling and Deactivation
214
Resuming Speed
214
Setting the Time Gap
214
Overtake Aid
216
Wipe Front Radar Sensor Warning
216
Clean Front Windshield Warning
217
Offset Driving
218
Turns and Bends
218
Using ACC on Hills
218
Lane Changing
218
Narrow Vehicles
219
Stationary Objects and Vehicles
219
Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) System (if equipped)
220
System Operation
220
Speed Range of Use
221
System Status
221
System Configuration
222
Limited Operation and Service Warning
222
Meanings of Settings
224
System Availability
224
Function Description and Operating Mode
225
System Limitations
226
System in Fault
226
Speed Range of Use
228
Entering from the Side
228
Entering from the Rear
228
Overtaking Traffic
229
Other Cases
229
System Monitoring on TFT Display
229
BSA in Visual Mode
230
BSA in Visual and Acoustic Mode
231
Blind Spot Alert Off
231
System Temporarily Unavailable
231
System is Faulty
231
System Availability
232
Speed Range of Use
233
Meanings of Settings
234
In Case of Intervention
234
RCP - Rear Cross Path Operation
235
System Temporarily Unavailable
235
System Fault
235
System Operation
237
Speed Range of Use
237
Monitoring on TFT Display
237
Hands Detection on Steering Wheel
238
System Statuses
238
System Disengage
239
System Cancellation
239
System Limitations
240
System in Faulty
240
Customised Settings
241
Signs Monitoring on Instrument Cluster
241
Tool Kit
244
SOS Call
246
In an Emergency
246
Used Fuses Characteristics
253
Position of Fuses
253
Integrated Power Module
254
Rear Power Distribution Center
255
Replacement of LED Lights
259
Emergency Release of the Parking Brake
259
Battery Remote Posts Position
261
Towing an RWD Vehicle
263
Towing an AWD Vehicle
264
Interval Running Coupons
266
Every 600 mi (1000 km) or before long journeys
270
Every 1900 mi (3000 km)
270
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Use
270
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
270
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
271
Spare Parts
271
Dealer Service
271
Engine Coolant Level Check
275
Brake Fluid Level Check
276
Adding Windshield Washer Fluid
277
Engine Oil Level Check
278
Engine Oil Filter Replacement
279
Automatic Transmission Oil Check
279
Fluid Level Check for Coolant Transmission System
279
Engine Air Filters Replacement
279
Windshield Wiper Arms Lifting
280
Windshield Wiper Maintenance
280
Spray nozzles
281
Battery State of Charge
282
To Disconnect the Battery
282
To Reconnect the Battery
283
Useful Advice to Extend Battery Life
284
Battery Recharge
284
Maintaining Battery Charge
285
Winter Tires
288
Paint
289
Car Wash
290
Washing Vehicles with Matte Finish Paint
290
Glass Surfaces
291
Cleaning Headlights
291
Condensation and Fogging on the Light Clusters
291
Moldings and Aluminum Trims
291
Engine Compartment
291
Leather Upholstery Treatment
292
Parts in Premium Quality Wood
292
Maserati Intelligent Assistant Touch Screen
292
Car Cleaning and Sanitizing
293
Vehicle Stored for Long Periods
293
Refillings and Recommended Products
295
Engine Oil Identification Symbol
297
A
299
B
300
C
300
D
300
E
300
F
300
G
301
H
301
I
301
K
301
L
301
M
302
N
302
O
302
P
302
R
303
S
303
T
303
U
304
V
304
W
304

2021 Maserati Ghibli Overview

Introduction

Experience the luxury and performance of the 2021 Maserati Ghibli, a masterpiece that embodies Italian craftsmanship and engineering prowess. This elegant sports sedan marries opulence with dynamic performance, making it a standout choice for those who crave style along with substance. With its powerful engine lineup and unique design, the Ghibli sets a new standard in the luxury car segment, appealing to discerning drivers worldwide.

Powertrains

The 2021 Maserati Ghibli comes equipped with two impressive powertrains that cater to different driving preferences. The base model features a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, producing a formidable 345 horsepower, while the more powerful Ghibli S boasts a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 generating an exhilarating 424 horsepower. Both powertrains are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive options are available, ensuring optimal performance in any driving condition.

Trims

The Ghibli is offered in several trims, allowing buyers to personalize their experience. The standard Ghibli provides a host of luxury features, including high-quality leather upholstery and advanced infotainment technology. The Ghibli S adds an enhanced audio system and unique exterior touches. For those seeking even more exclusivity, the Ghibli Trofeo trim raises the stakes with a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that unleashes breathtaking acceleration and an adrenaline-pumping driving experience.

Features

The 2021 Ghibli is filled with premium features that elevate comfort and convenience. A state-of-the-art infotainment system with a large touchscreen interface offers seamless connectivity, while climate control, adaptive cruise control, and a suite of driver assistance technologies ensure a safe and enjoyable drive. High-quality materials throughout the interior, coupled with customizable ambient lighting, create an inviting atmosphere for both drivers and passengers.

Owner's Manual

The owner's manual for the 2021 Maserati Ghibli serves as a comprehensive guide, offering valuable insights into the car's operation, maintenance, and features. It includes detailed information on vehicle specifications, warranty coverage, and troubleshooting tips, ensuring owners have access to everything needed for an optimal ownership experience. This manual adds peace of mind, allowing Ghibli owners to fully embrace their luxury vehicle while keeping it in peak condition.

User manual download

The Maserati Ghibli owner manual for the 2021 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2021 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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