2023 Maserati MC20 Instrument Cluster User Manual
The 2023 Maserati MC20 Instrument Cluster is a perfect example of automotive technology, combining state-of-the-art functionality with elegant form. This advanced cluster functions as the MC20’s digital command centre, providing drivers with an extensive view of vital vehicle data in an eye-catching display. The instrument cluster elevates the driving experience to new heights by providing real-time data on speed, navigation, performance parameters, and more through its high-resolution panels and user-friendly interface. This instrument cluster demonstrates Maserati’s devotion to innovation in every aspect, as well as its commitment to quality and precise engineering. Maserati’s ability to combine tradition and innovation to create a driving experience that is genuinely immersive is demonstrated by the way in which digital features are seamlessly integrated with traditional craftsmanship. With its captivating and educational design, the 2023 MC20 Instrument Cluster raises the bar for luxury sports vehicle instrumentation and represents Maserati’s unwavering commitment to innovation and perfection.
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Instrument Cluster Overview
The vehicle is equipped with a full digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster with a TFT display with anti-glare and antireflection surface treatment.
The user can interact with the instrument cluster only through the buttons located at the end of the multifunction levers behind the steering wheel (see “Controls to Set and Configure the Instrument Cluster” in this section).
The layout of the instrument cluster consists of three TFT active sectors. In the lateral ones, A only displays the hard telltales, and the central sector is configured with a specific screen, depending on the drive mode selector position (see “Drive Mode” in the section “Starting and Driving”).
The central sector is divided into 3 macro areas (in the example of picture: GT mode).
- B MENU area with vehicle info contents (trip, navigation instructions, etc.).
- C MAIN INFO area with digital speedometer and current gear.
- D VIEW area with performance content and pop-up messages.
When in WET, GT and SPORT drive mode with the navigation map displayed, the central sector is configured as in the example of picture.
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Central Sector Layout
The layout of the central sector is specific for each drive mode and is divided into many micro areas. The presence of some areas depends on the type of equipment and the target market.
The different layouts of the central sector are rendered in the following list and pictures.
Areas List
The following list is valid for all drive mode layouts: some items may only be present in some layouts.
- Digital speedometer
- Current gear
- Vehicle info contents and Park Assist Mode (PAM) area
- Cruise Control (CC) function status
- Drive mode
- Rear fog light indicator light
- Low beams, auto low beams, high beams and parking lights indicator lights
- DRL indicator light
- Amber warning lights rolling area
- Suspension and EPS fail warning lights
- ESC and ESC OFF indicator lights
- ABS fail warning light
- Transmission fail warning light
- Performance contents area
- Window pop-up area
- Left reconfigurable area or secondary speed
- Right reconfigurable area
- Speedometer dial
- Tachometer dial
- Navigation map
- Front lifter indicator and warning light
- ABS ACTIVE indicator light
- Forward Collision Warning status light
- Dynamic bar of engine oil temperature or lights pop-up menu
- Dynamic bar of fuel economy
- Fuel range
- Launch Control function status / Traffic Sign Assist Indicator Light (when Launch Control is not active)
- Traffic Sign Assist Indicator light
- Traffic Sign Assist Indicator light
NOTE:
For the description of the contents that can be displayed on the instrument cluster, see “Instrument Cluster Contents” in this section.
Controls to Set and Configure the Instrument Cluster
The basic configuration of the instrument cluster depends on the driving mode set on the selector of the central tunnel (see “Drive Mode” in the section “Starting and Driving”).
The user can then interact with the instrument cluster by moving some areas of the central sector, switching between the parameters that can be displayed in the customizable areas and other functions.
These operations can be performed through the buttons located at the end of the multifunction levers behind the steering wheel.
The MENU Button on the Left Multifunction Lever
This button allows you to navigate inside the different environments of the left side of the screen.
The transition from one screen to the other is done when the button is released.
When the instrument cluster displays the Trip screen, the long press of this button performs the reset of some of the displayed Trip values (see “Instrument Cluster Contents” in this section). When the instrument cluster displays the navigation information/Compass, the long press of this button manages the map visualization.
When in CORSA drive mode, this button becomes the Chrono control (see “Drive Mode” in the section “Starting and Driving).
VIEW Button on Right Multifunction Lever
This button allows you to navigate inside the different environments of the right side of the screen.
The transition from one screen to the other is done when the button is released.
This button can be used to dismiss a system message (see “Instrument Cluster Contents” in this section).
Screens Transition
On the left and right areas of the central sector shown in picture, you can view different environments plus an empty configuration. The switching between these screens is performed acting on the MENU and VIEW buttons located at the end of the multifunction levers.
At key-on, the display must show the last content configuration present at the previous key-off.
Left Side Contents Menu and Interaction (valid only for WET, GT and SPORT drive mode)
The left-side transition is performed with the left MENU button pressed briefly according to the following order (in all drive modes but CORSA).
- Trip (default content): a long press of the MENU button reset Trip.
- Compass information: a long press
of MENU button open/close the navigation map according to the status. An instruction text, e.g. “Hold for full map”, “Hold to close map” describes the action you are performing. It
is still possible to open/close the map, regardless of the fact that the instruction text has timed out or not. - Empty: with a briefly press of MENU button you go back to display Trip content.
During Park Assist visualization the MENU button performs no action.
In CORSA drive mode the only available content on left side is the Chronometer (see “Instrument Cluster Contents” in this section).
Right Side Contents Menu and Interaction
The right side transition is performed with a right VIEW button pressed briefly according to the following order:
- Pedals (default content);
- Gauges;
- G-Meter (SPORT and CORSA drive mode only);
- Temperatures;
- TPMS;
- Empty.
Customizable Areas
At key-on, the instrument cluster displays the last content configuration present at the previous key-off.
The content of the areas highlighted in the picture can be customized by selecting them with the buttons on the multifunction levers among those following:
- Time;
- Date;
- External Temperature;
- Compass;
- Blank.
NOTE:
- It is not possible to select the same content for two areas at the same time. Example: if the user selects the same content for 7b as it is present in area 7a, then the content shall be set in
7b and removed from 7a (7a set to
“empty”). - These areas are disabled in CORSA and CORSA + ESC OFF modes.
- If the speed unit is changed on the MIA screen, a secondary speedometer with the previous unit of measure overlaps the left reconfigurable area 7a on the top left of the instrument cluster.
Default Contents
7a: Time
7b: Compass or external temperature.
Instrument Cluster Contents
Visualization at Key On and Key Off
When doors are opened, the instrument cluster displays the odometer plus the 
open doors indicator in the lower part of the instrument cluster.
When the driver’s door is closed, a start-up animation is displayed and then the image of the car with the transmission status, while the odometer is visible. The message prompting you to press the ignition device to start driving is then displayed (see picture).
At this point of the start-up procedure, if the car needs to carry out the scheduled maintenance service, the relative message will be displayed with the indication of the km/mi that is missing.
Once the key on or the cranking has been performed, the instrument cluster displays the default screen configuration corresponding to GT drive mode. In case the full map view was visualized at the last key off, then GT with map shall be visualized.
When the key off is performed, if at least one of the doors is closed, the instrument cluster shows the image of the car.
Display of Warning and Indicator Lights
Warnings and Indicator Lights have different positions on the instrument cluster display:
Hard telltales have fixed positions in the side sections of the instrument cluster.
Soft telltales are fitted in the central section of the instrument cluster; some of them are displayed in the same
area according to the meaning of the symbols. The only exception is 
suspension indicator lights which may be displayed in the same position.
On the right lower side of the screen indicated in the picture, there is a “rolling” area where the remaining amber and red soft telltales can be displayed.
Warning and indicator lights can be accompanied by a pop-up message according to the logic described in the paragraph “Pop-up Messages ” of this chapter.
For the meaning of the warning and indicator lights see “Warning and Indicator Lights” in this section.
Pop-up Messages
The pop-up messages on the instrument cluster are grouped into 4 different classes:
- High-priority warnings;
- Low-priority warnings;
- Information;
- Feedback.
All messages of the above-mentioned classes are supported (if provided) by a pop-up warning with dimensions depending on the message length accompanied by a software warning or indicator lights placed in the predefined position of the screen or light-up of
a hardware warning light in the side sectors of the instrument cluster.
Warning Messages
When a failure occurs:
- the specific warning or indicator light (if provided) on the screen turn on;
- simultaneously, the screen shows
the warning description (if provided) and the relative icon or the software warning or indicator light (if provided); - an acoustic signal is provided (if provided), synchronously with the message visualization.
When a failure occurs, the information on the screen is replaced by the failure information.
In case of any warning that includes the activation of a specific hardware warning light on the side sector of the instrument cluster, the relative message and icon on the display is shown, (see example in picture) following the logic described below. At the end of the visualization time, if the warning is still present, the hardware warning light remains active while the icon disappears from the dedicated area on the display.
Priority Logic for Warning Messages
The failures are divided into two groups: very serious (high priority) and less serious (low priority) failures.
The visualization of the warning messages is maintained for a long time for the high-priority messages and for a shorter time for the low-priority messages.
The message is shown again, at every key-on, until the relative malfunction is solved.
In the case of contemporary failure events, high-priority messages have priority of visualization, then follow the failures with low priority.
The visualization time can be interrupted in two ways:
- the disappearance of the malfunction that provokes warning visualization;
- short pressure of the MENU button on the left multifunction lever behind the steering wheel. In this case, the screen before the failure event shall be shown again, but the relative warning light (if present) shall remain active until the malfunction is solved.
If, during the visualization of a high-priority failure message, a low-priority failure occurs, it will wait until the visualization cycle is completed and then is displayed on the screen. Subsequent visualization logic shall remain “rolling”.
Information and Feedback Messages
The management of the visualization of the information and feedback messages on the screen is similar to the one described for the warning messages. The only exception for information messages is the absence of acoustic signalling that accompanies the message (except for some cases, for example: the door opens with the car moving).
The feedback messages, which generally indicate the activation/deactivation of a specific function upon the driver’s request, remain valid with the same considerations described for the visualization of the information messages.
The prescriptions regarding the visualization logic of feedback messages are the same as for the low-priority failure messages.
Rolling Mode Visualization
“Rolling” mode is a method of visualization where the screens are alternated depending on the priority or appearance order of the relative events. “Rolling” mode is based on the cycle of visualizations. The total number of cycles can cover the total respective times of visualization.
In case of interruption, due to new events, the visualization is anyway displayed once events that caused the interruption are terminated.
Trip Display
“Trip” is the default content displayed on the left side contents area (see “Controls to Set and Configure the Instrument Cluster” in this section).
The trip area displays the following parameters:
- Total odometer
- Distance (*)
- Elapsed time (*)
- Average consumption (*)
- Average speed (*).
(*) These values can be reset with a long press of the MENU button on the left multifunction lever.
- The “Elapsed time” 3 is shown in H:mm format. The maximum counter is 999:59. After that, the counter will restart from 00:00.
- After a reset, or if the signal is not available, the value of the related items is replaced with a dash (“-“) for each digit, except for the elapsed time that will restart from 00:00.
Pedals and Gauges Display
“Pedals” is the default content displayed on the right side contents area (see “Controls to Set and Configure the Instrument Cluster” in this section).
Brake Accelerator Pedals
For brake (BRAKE) and accelerator (GAS) pedals the instrument cluster displays the graphic dynamic bars in the
right side area (see “Instrument Cluster Overview” and “Controls to Set and Configure the Instrument Cluster). The filling of the dynamic sectors indicates the current pedal position.
If the user press the accelerator pedal and brake pedal at the same time, the bars will show both gas and brake sectors filled.
When the signal is not available, the graphic shall be greyed out.
In the WET drive mode or in full map view only the brake and gas positions is displayed in dynamic arc sectors (see example in picture).
Boost and Torque
“Gauges” is content that can be displayed on the right side contents area (see “Controls to Set and Configure the Instrument Cluster” in this section). Instantaneous turbo boost pressure
(BOOST) and engine torque (TORQUE) are represented in the manner indicated for “Pedals”.
In WET drive mode or in full map view only, if the signal is not available, the value of the related items is replaced with dashes (“- -“).
G-Meter Display (GT, SPORT and CORSA drive mode only)
“G-Meter” is content that can be displayed on the right side contents area (see “Controls to Set and Configure the Instrument Cluster” in this section).
G-Meter – GT and SPORT Mode
The red dot represents current acceleration, its contrail shows the acceleration’s history.
The colour of the circle changes according to the acceleration value (see examples in the picture).
When the acceleration is included inside the first level the circle is dark red colored and no warning or peak value is displayed (Stage 1).
When the acceleration is included inside the second level the circle is white colored (Stage 2), while when the acceleration is higher and crosses the second level the circle flashes and is red coloured (Stage 3).
At the left and right side of the circle is shown the value peak related to the lateral acceleration (see example in picture).
The peak value is shown only when the lateral acceleration overcomes
the minimum threshold value. The visualization of a peak value can be replaced by a new peak value if the lateral acceleration overcomes the minimum threshold on the same side.
If a lateral acceleration overcomes the minimum threshold on the other side, two peak values will be displayed at the same time (on the left and the right of the circle).
The peak value is updated in real-time to the highest value received from the CAN network.
G-Meter – CORSA Mode
When in CORSA mode, the dot, the contrail and the circle instead of red are yellow.
Acceleration is represented in the same way as for GT and SPORT mode (see example in picture).
Temperatures Display
“Temperatures” is content that can be displayed on the right side contents area (see “Controls to Set and Configure the Instrument Cluster” in this section). This area displays the temperature of the following parts:
- Engine
- Transmission
- Carbon Brakes (OPT ).
Temperature colours change dynamically with current temperature of the part. - Blue: it means the part is cold.
- White: it means the part is warm.
- Red: it means the part is hot.
When the image is all in grey, it means that there was a failure. In this case, contact an Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Navigation Map Management
In GT and SPORT drive mode, the default central sector content is the tachometer dial, while in WET drive mode, in addition to the tachometer dial, there are the speed and gear dial also. In CORSA mode, the map and navigation information are not available.
All these elements are reconfigured in the full map screen (see example in picture).
The map can be recalled by holding the MENU button on the left multifunction lever: the instruction text “Hold to open map” will be shown on the left part of the screen.
Once the map is opened, it will stay open (where available) until the user closes it. The map can be closed
by holding the MENU button on the left multifunction lever.
The instrument cluster can show the navigation full map view.
The full map screen architecture is composed by:
- Map
- Next instruction panel
- Estimated time of arrival
- Delay or event panels.
The full map can be opened by holding the MENU button on the left multifunction lever: the instruction text “Hold stalk lever button for Full Map” will be shown (e.g. on Compass /Empty widget) in case the full map view is not yet shown.
- The full map can be accessed even though the instruction text is still visible or it has already disappeared after the timeout.
- Compass, as well as other widgets, are not affected by the presence/absence of the full map.
To exit the full map view press and keep hold (2 seconds) the MENU button on the left multifunction lever when the Compass widget is selected and the full map view is shown.
The instructional text helps the user to access/exit the full map and it is displayed once when:
- user selects the Compass widget;
- user enters full map view
- user exits full map view.
Navigation Pop-up
During active navigation, the instrument cluster can show a navigation pop-up.
A navigation pop-up appears in the left contents area and it overlays the selected widget if present (e.g. Compass).
The pop-up is composed by:
- Pictogram (see example in picture)
- Distance to next turn
- Next turn road name
- Lane guidance.
Navi pop-up is not shown when: - There is no active navigation
- Full map view is active
- The next turn is greater than 300 ft / 100 meters away.
The navigation pop-up is not shown when in CORSA drive mode.
To clear the pop-up press the MENU button on the left multifunction lever.
Chronometer Management (CORSA drive mode only)
In CORSA drive mode the only available content on the left is the “Chronometer”. To activate the chronometer press briefly the MENU button on the left multifunction lever. The information pop-up message will display on the instrument cluster’s left side and then, it will show the information about the chronometer.
If the chronometer function is on but no recording is in progress and the user holds the MENU button, the function will be switched off and the instrument cluster will not show the Chrono content.
The parameters to manage the chronometer function are the following:
- Gap from best
- Current
- Best
- Last
- Chronometer instruction
With the chronometer function on, by pushing the MENU button, the chronometer starts to take a lap. The instrument cluster will show the time progression and Chrono information. When the chronometer is recording the lap/time, by pressing the MENU button, the chronometer takes the lap:
- if the lap is the first, this shall take the place of the 3 Best and 4 Last;
- if it isn’t the first lap/time but it is better than 3 Best, it shall be stored in 3 Best and 4 Last;
- if it isn’t the first lap/time but it is not better than 3 Best, it shall be stored in 4 Last only.
The area 1 Gap from best shows the gap time between last and Best times. The number is green if the time difference is negative (less time: example shown in picture: -00:00.354), red if is positive (longer time: example: +00:00.354).
A long MENU button press stops the chronometer: the current lap blinks for 2 seconds.
The user can resume the lap pressing briefly the MENU button or reset the chronometer with a long press of the same button.
If the user resets the chronometer, all the parameters shall be reset to the “0” value. With a short press of the MENU button, the user will start a new lap recording: with a long press, the user can switch off the chronometer function.
Chronometer Logic
The stopwatch will continue running
in the background even when another menu screen is visualized. If not stopped, after a maximum time the stopwatch will stop and reset the data.
At each key off/key on, if the function is active, the stopwatch visualization is interrupted or stays paused if it was paused. If a user comes back to CORSA mode, the chronometer shall not be visualized. If the user presses the MENU button, the instrument cluster will show the chronometer with the last recorded time values and paused current lap recording.
Instrument Cluster Pop-Up Messages
Pop-up position on instrument cluster
For every Drive Mode Display visualization, pop-ups are always displayed on the view area, in the right part of the instrument cluster.
Pop up Messages
This message type is displayed until the condition that activated the message is cleared.
Pop up Messages with Ignition
Device is ON
This message type is displayed until the ignition device is in the ON position. An example of this message type is the one shown in the picture.
Navigation Messages
When the navigation menu is enabled on the MIA, information pop-ups will be displayed in the menu area, in the left part of the cluster display, while changing direction or approaching a turning point.
While approaching the turn, further pop-ups will be displayed starting at 328 ft (100 m) from the turning point and the countdown to 0 ft
While getting closer to a turn, the sections referred to the distance already travelled will switch off while the ones referred to the distance yet to be travelled will remain on.
NOTE:
The distance indicated under the road name is expressed in the unit of measure set by the user.
FAQs
In the 2023 Maserati MC20, the instrument cluster may show warning signs about problems with different systems, safety issues, and maintenance due dates.
On the 2023 Maserati MC20 instrument cluster, warning messages are usually highlighted in a different colour and followed by an audible alert to get the driver’s attention right away.
If the 2023 Maserati MC20 instrument cluster gives you a warning about low tyre pressure, check the pressure in all four tyres right away and make any necessary adjustments according to the car’s instructions.
If the engine gets too hot, the 2023 Maserati MC20 instrument cluster will show a warning sign along with a temperature gauge that shows how hot it is getting.
The “Check Engine” warning message on the 2023 Maserati MC20 instrument cluster means that there might be a problem with the engine’s efficiency or emissions system.
The 2023 Maserati MC20’s instrument cluster will show a warning message, show the amount of fuel left, and sound an alarm when the fuel level drops to a critical level.
The 2023 Maserati MC20 instrument cluster will show a warning sign if any of the exterior lights, like the headlights or brake lights, are not working properly.
The 2023 Maserati MC20 instrument cluster will show a warning message when the windshield washer fluid level is low. This is to remind the driver to fill up the reservoir so they can see clearly while driving.
If a warning sign about the battery system shows up on the 2023 Maserati MC20 instrument cluster, you should have a professional check out the battery and charging system to avoid breakdowns or starting problems.
If the engine oil level is critically low, the 2023 Maserati MC20 instrument cluster will show a warning sign. This means that you need to take action right away to keep the engine from getting damaged.
If a warning sign about the steering system shows up on the 2023 Maserati MC20 instrument cluster, you must be very careful while driving
If either the traction control or stability control systems stop working, the 2023 Maserati MC20 instrument cluster will show a warning message. This will tell the driver to be careful and get the car checked out to keep control and safety at their best.
If a warning message about the fuel injection system shows up on the 2023 Maserati MC20 instrument cluster, the car should be looked at by an experienced technician who can figure out what’s wrong and fix it so that the engine runs at its best and uses the least amount of gas.
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