Maserati Ghibli 2023 Internal Equipment User Manual

Introduction

The Maserati Ghibli 2023 is equipped with a variety of opulent interior features. Highlights include a high-tech touchscreen infotainment system, a premium audio system, plush seats, cutting-edge climate control, driver assistance systems, a contemporary instrument cluster, and a variety of connectivity options. Depending on the trim level and options selected, specifics might change.

The Maserati Ghibli 2023’s high-end interior enhances driving. It has a touchscreen infotainment system with many functions. The car has a premium sound system. Luxurious and relaxing seating and legroom. Advanced climate control maintains ideal interior temperature. Adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist enhance safety. Modern instrument clusters display vital vehicle data. For easy driving, the Ghibli 2023 has seamless connectivity and charging. Trim level and options affect features.

Internal Equipment

WARNING!
Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving could cause an accident due to distraction.

Electric Power Outlets
The vehicle is equipped with three or four 12 Volt (13 Amp) electric power outlets, one or two (if you use as power outlet the socket of the cigarette lighter) available for each front seat, one for rear seat passengers and one fitted in the trunk compartment. In vehicles equipped with “Smoking Kit” one of the front seat electric power outlets is replaced with a cigarette lighter. In vehicles with “Comfort Luxury” rear seats, there is an extra 12 V power outlet inside the rear console storage compartment and others in the rear of the reclining shelf between the seats. All power outlets are supplied only when the engine is started or the ignition device set to ACC or RUN. Power outlets are protected by a fuse. Insert an accessory plug into the power outlets to ensure proper operation. Otherwise, check the matching fuse integrity, see “If a Fuse Blows” in section “In an Emergency” for further information.

CAUTION!

• Do not plug in accessories that exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
  Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Damages caused by improper use of the power outlet are not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:

• Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
  Replacing the fuses that protect power outlets with others of higher amperage, there is the risk of fire.
  Do not touch with wet hands.
  Close the lids when the plug is not used and while driving the vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure.

Power Outlet for Cigarette Lighter inside the Cupholder (for Cupholder with Cover only) To access the power outlet is inside the cupholder beside the transmission lever, press the cover as indicated to open it completely. This operation is not necessary on version without access cover.

NOTE:
This outlet is specifically dedicated to power the cigarette lighter. It is not recommended to use it as an outlet to charge devices: use the other power outlets for this function.

CAUTION!
High power consumption items plugged into this outlet for long periods may discharge the battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.

Power Outlets inside the Central Console
To access the power outlet located inside the glove box of the central console you need to open the half-lids as indicated in the following paragraph.

Rear Power Outlets
If the vehicle is equipped with bench seats, a 12 V power outlet inside the armrest between the seats, is available for rear seat passengers (see “Rear Seats” in this section).

Power Outlet inside the Trunk
The power outlet is positioned on the right side of the trunk compartment.

Cupholders
The vehicle is equipped with several cupholders.

CAUTION!

• Use light and shatterproof containers.
• Do not forcefully push unsuitable containers into the cupholders to prevent damage to the containers.
• Do not store hot drinks.

Cupholders for Front Passengers
The front cupholders are located beside the transmission lever and may be at sight or with access cover.

At Sight Version with Power Outlet

To access the cupholder, push the cover as shown in the picture and it will open completely

Version with Cover

Pressing the indicated button on the central console, the half-lids will rise completely enabling access to the inner compartment where the two cupholders are located.

At Sight Version with Power Socket

The storage and passenger compartment share the same air conditioning even though you may exclude the air conditioning of the cupholder compartment by moving the indicated button.

To close one or both of the half-lids, push them down to the locking position.

Cupholders for Rear Passengers
Two cupholders are available in the front side of the rear seats central armrest.

Multimedia Port and Wireless Charger Compartment (OPT)

Multimedia ports and the sliding drawer for the mobile phone are located inside the dashboard compartment below the climate control panel. This compartment, in addition to the components indicates, can be equipped with Wireless Charger that allow you to recharge your mobile phone (if it support this technology) without have to connect it to the charging port through a cable. Wireless Charger Operation The Wireless Charger system is designed to wirelessly charge mobile phones (maximum power available 15 W) compatible with the Qi® standard. The system is activated in automatic mode when the mobile phone is placed in its drawer and the compartment door is closed. If the mobile phone is removed from the Wireless Charger compartment during the wireless charging phase, this will automatically be interrupted. The Wireless Charger system enables charging when all doors are closed properly and the ignition device is in ACC or RUN position.

CAUTION!

• Key fob must not be placed on the Wireless Charger compartment. This could cause excessive overheating and damage to the key fob. Placing the key fob near the Wireless Charger may prevent the engine from starting. In this case, a dedicated message will be shown on the MIA display to alert the driver of the need to remove the key fob from this compartment.
• Do not place any other type of metal or magnetized object (e.g. credit cards, coins, etc.) inside the Wireless Charger compartment.
• Make sure that you place the mobile phone correctly (display facing upward) in the phone drawer: charging may not be enabled if it is in the wrong position.
• To avoid interference with the key fob search, the Wireless Charger system stops charging when any door is opened.
• Make sure that there are no metal objects between the mobile phone and the wireless charger system during charging. Any such objects could overheat.

NOTE:

• The wireless charger device is equipped with an NFC antenna, so the “Apple Pay Wallet” function could be activated on Iphone phones: in any case this will not involve any economic transaction or charging interruptions.
• Some smartphones, due to their specific construction characteristics (e.g. internal metal body), could show charging problems in some driving conditions. In this case, the message “Foreign Object Detection (FOD)” may appear.
• According to driving style, brief interruptions in the charging process (with the related message popup activation) generated by the movement of the smartphone within the charging area may occur. This is not an anomalous behavior and the charging process will resume regularly as soon as driving conditions permit.
• When using smartphone cases, the wireless charging efficiency may be reduced or not possible. In this case, it will be sufficient to remove the smartphone case and verify the restoration of the correct charging conditions, keeping in mind conditions and exceptions described in the previous paragraphs.
  During the charging process, the mobile phone can overheat and stop charging because of open applications or functions used. This is not an anomalous behavior. The charging process will resume as soon as the device’s temperature drops to normal conditions.
• It is possible to deactivate the pop-ups related to the wireless charger by removing the flag on the MIA screen
  (see “Wireless Status Pop-ups” in chapter “Functions of Settings Menu on MIA” in section “Dashboard and Controls”).
• In all disconnection cases, to restore normal charging conditions, simply place the telephone in the drawer central position.

This icon becomes blue if the mobile phone is charging, green if it is fully charged and blinking red for system fail or foreign object in the compartment. The blink ends after a timeout of 5 seconds and the icon becomes solid until the fail is solved.

You can also drag and drop the Wireless Charger icon from the shortcut page to insert it in the upper status bar.

To access the multimedia ports and Wireless Charger compartment, check that cupholder cover is closed, then push the door as indicated in picture: it will open completely. Gently push and release the drawer which will come out automatically of its housing and stop in the first position. In case of necessity, pull out the drawer completely.

NOTE:

• To prevent damage to the sliding mechanism, do not force the drawer into the extracted position.
• Before closing the compartment door, ensure that the drawer is fully back in its seat.

Multimedia Ports Operation
This USB port inside the Wireless Charger compartment can be used for data exchange and charge of the connected source (refer to the “Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA)” guide for further details). Through this USB input is possible to recharge the connected device for about an hour from when the ignition device is turned OFF (“Active Charging” function). When this function is enabled, the USB port will be backlight. In the Wireless Charger compartment of the central console there is also a SD memory card port. Once inserted into the slot, to extract it press lightly on the card. Another USB port is present for rear seat passengers, inside the armrest between the rear seats. To access the USB port, open the outside cover (see “Rear Seats” in this section). This USB port allow charging the connected source.Following conditions can create USB inputs damage or malfunction:

• Usage of non-original lighting cables.
• Usage of defective rechargeable devices (smartphone, tablet, mass storage devices or other generic USB devices).
• ONLY insert media devices, into your vehicle if it came from a trusted source.
• Usage of damaged or defective cables.

NOTE:
Optional “Comfort Luxury” rear seats are equipped with a USB port beneath the reclining shelf between the seats (see “Comfort Luxury Rear Seats” in this section).

iPod® Connection
An iPod® can be connected to the system via USB port by means of a special cable ( OPT). The MIA will then control the following functions: play, pause, fast forward, rewind, next track, previous track, random or repeat mode, selection and navigation of playlist/genre/singer/album/Podcast.

CAUTION!
Do not leave your USB device, iPod® or an external audio source in the vehicle for extended periods of time: extreme temperatures and humidity can occur in the vehicle.

Sun Visors
Sun visors can be folded to the front and to the side of the vehicle. To move the sun visor laterally, lower and release it from its catch as indicated.

By lowering the sun visor you can access the courtesy mirror with incorporated light illuminating automatically (with the ignition device on ACC or RUN) by raising the mirror protective cover. Before raising the sun visor, close the mirror cover. A business card holder is fitted inside each sun visor.

Removable Ashtray and Lighter( OPT)
The removable ashtray with cover for front seats passengers can be inserted inside the front cupholder. The rear seat passengers can use the removable ashtray by inserting it into the rear door pocket. On vehicles equipped with rear seats “Comfort Luxury” smoking kit, lighter and ashtray are fitted inside the center console between the seats.

Cigarette Lighter Use
Pressing the central button activates the cigarette lighter. After about 20 seconds the button returns automatically to the initial position and stops the heating: now the cigarette lighter is ready for use.

CAUTION!
After use, always make sure that the cigarette lighter is switched off.

WARNING!

• The cigarette lighter reaches high temperatures. Handle it carefully and do not allow children to use to avoid risk of fire and injury!.
• The cigarette lighter may not be used as a power outlet.

Handholds and Cloth Hooks
Handholds are fitted above the passenger doors. Once grabbed, they will lower until the block position. When released, a return spring will bring them back to the original position.

Rear handholds also include a cloth hook.

Map Pockets
Front seats are fitted with map pockets, on the rear of the seatbacks, and accessible by rear passengers.

CAUTION!
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the mesh pockets.

iPad Holder (Genuine Accessories)
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can provide you with all information about the “Maserati iPad Holder” mounted on the rear of the front seatbacks, available in the “Genuine Accessories” range.

Audio System

The vehicle is equipped with an audio system that offers superior sound quality, higher sound pressure levels and reduced energy consumption. The new system maximizes the amplifier and speaker technology delivering substantially higher components and system efficiency. The standard sound system “Premium” features 10 speakers and can develop a sound output of 900 W. The standard system includes:

• Four 6.5 in (165 mm) diameter Woofers, one on each door.
  Four 1 in (25 mm) diameter Tweeters, two on the upper edges of the dashboard and one on each rear door.

Basic System

Premium System
The vehicle can be equipped with a “Premium” sound system which features 10 speakers and can develop a sound output of 900 W.
This system includes:

• Four 6.5 in (165 mm) diameter Woofers, one on each door.
  One 3.5 in 90 mm diameter Midrange diameter, on the top of the dashboard.
• Four 1 in (25 mm) diameter Tweeters, two on the upper edges of the dashboard and one on each rear door.
  One 12.4 x 7.9 in (315 x 200 mm) Subwoofer on the rear panel below the rear window.
  8-channel amplifier in the trunk.

Premium System

High Premium System
The vehicle can be equipped with a
“High Premium” audio system including

• • Four 6.5 in (165 mm) Woofers: one on each door.
  • Five 4 in (100 mm) Midranges: one on center dashboard, one on each front door and two on the rear parcel shelf.
  • Five 1 in (25 mm) Tweeters: one on center dashboard, two on the upper edges of the dashboard and one on each rear door.
  • 12.4 x 7.9 in (315 x 200 mm) Racetrack Sub Dual VC on the rear parcel shelf.
  • 16 channel 1280 Watts Class-D amplifier in the trunk.

High Premium System

FAQs

1. What is the size of the touchscreen display in the Maserati Ghibli 2023?
   Depending on the Ghibli’s specific model and trim level, the touchscreen display’s size can change. It typically has a diagonal measurement between 8 and 10.1 inches.
2. Does the Ghibli 2023 support smartphone integration?
   The Ghibli 2023 frequently supports smartphone integration technologies like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, enabling seamless connection of compatible smartphones with the infotainment system of the vehicle.
3. What type of audio system is available in the Ghibli 2023?
   A premium audio system from well-known companies like Harman Kardon or Bowers & Wilkins, offering exceptional sound quality and an immersive listening experience, may be available in the Ghibli 2023.
4. Can I customize the interior trim options in the Ghibli 2023?
   A variety of interior trim options are available from Maserati for the Ghibli 2023, allowing you to customize the interior with a variety of materials, finishes, and colors.
5. Does the Ghibli 2023 have wireless charging capabilities?
   The Ghibli 2023 may offer wireless charging as an optional feature on some models or trims. For specifics, speak to a Maserati dealership.
6. Are there USB ports for charging devices in the Ghibli 2023?
   Yes, the Ghibli 2023 usually has USB ports so you can easily charge your devices while traveling.
7. What driver assistance systems are available in the Ghibli 2023?
   The Ghibli 2023 frequently provides a variety of driver assistance features, such as automated parking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and forward collision warning.
8. Can I adjust the ambient lighting in the Ghibli 2023?
   You can change the ambient lighting’s color and intensity to suit your preferences with the Ghibli 2023, which frequently comes with customizable ambient lighting options.
9. Are the seats in the Ghibli 2023 heated and ventilated?
   For improved comfort, the Ghibli 2023 might come with heated and ventilated seats. Usually, higher trim levels or options come with this feature.
10. Does the Ghibli 2023 have a panoramic sunroof?
    A panoramic sunroof is available on some Ghibli 2023 models, offering a wide-open view and letting natural light flood the interior.
11. What is the capacity of the trunk in the Ghibli 2023?
    The Ghibli 2023’s trunk space can vary, but it typically offers a roomy cargo area ideal for daily luggage and belongings. The vehicle’s specifications contain exact measurements.
12. Are there rear-seat entertainment screens in the Ghibli 2023?
    The Ghibli 2023 does not typically come with rear-seat entertainment screens, but they could be added as an option or as part of a higher trim level.

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