2019 Maserati GranCabrio Sport Display Screen Features Guide
Introducing the 2019 Maserati GranCabrio Sport, a beautiful example of Italian luxury and performance effortlessly merged into one spectacular driving experience. From its exquisite forms to its booming engine, this convertible beauty exemplifies automotive brilliance. However, beyond its stunning appearance and thrilling drive, there is a clever display setting system that not only improves convenience but also ensures road safety. Within this system, a slew of warning messages serve as diligent guardians, alerting drivers to any potential problems or threats, so contributing to a smooth driving experience. Join us as we delve into the complexities of the GranCabrio Sport’s display settings and the importance of its warning signs, uncovering the technological marvels that raise this Maserati to a league all its own.
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MTC+ Settings
Customer Programmable Features
The MTC+ System uses a combination of keys able to access and change the customer programmable features. Access the “Settings” menu by touching the “Controls” soft key on the lower part of the MTC+ display, at the centre of the dashboard, or using manual controls on the central console (refer to “Infotainment System” in this section). Turn the tune/scroll knob to scroll through menus and change settings on the MTC+ display, and press the enter upper button to confirm the selection.
NOTE:
- For further details refer to the “Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC+)” guide.
- All settings must be edited with the key in the ignition switch in the MAR position.
To display the programmable features menu on MTC+ touch the “Settings” soft-key on the “Controls” screen.
In this mode the MTC+ System allows you to access the following programmable features (some of them are optional and may not be available on your vehicle): Display, Units, Voice Commands, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistant, Lights, Doors & Locks, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth, Radio Setup, Restore Settings, Clear Personal Data and System Information.
NOTE:
- Only one touchscreen area/softkey may be selected at a time.
- Menu navigation indications refer to the use of soft keys on the MTC+ display: the same operations can be performed using the manual controls on the central console.
To make a selection, and enter the desired feature, touch the corresponding soft key on the menu (the picture shown is “Clock”).
To scroll through the features, move the cursor up or down, or touch the arrow ▼ or ▲. Once the desired mode is entered, press and release the touchscreen area of the setting that you wish to modify. The new setting will be highlighted with one or more boxes to indicate the status or possible variants of the feature status. A check mark in a box indicates the current status of the feature. Touch the check mark to cancel, or the empty box to insert the check mark, and change the status of the feature.
Once the procedure is completed (for example, Display mode) touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu or touch the upper right “X” soft-key, to close the settings screen. Touching the ▲ or ▼ soft keys and the cursor on the right side of the screen will allow you to scroll up or down through the available settings.
Display
After pressing the “Display” soft key the following mode settings will be available.
- Display Mode
When in this display you can select one of the auto display settings. To change mode status, tick “Manual” or “Auto”. - Display Brightness Night
When in this display, you can select the brightness with the headlights on. Adjust the brightness from level 0 to 10 with the “+” and “–” setting soft keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the “+” and “–” soft keys.
- Display Brightness Day
When in this display, you can select the brightness with the headlights off. Adjust the brightness as previously explained for the “Night” setting. - Set Language
When in this display, you can select one language for all display descriptions, including the trip features and the navigation system. The available languages are specific to the target markets. - Keyboard
Selecting this feature, the display shows the alphanumeric keyboard to enter addresses, stations, etc. - Touch screen Beep
When in this display, you can turn on or shut off the sound activated by the pressure of a touch screen soft-key. - Controls Screen Time-Out
When this mode is selected, The “Controls” screen will remain displayed for 5 seconds. If this mode is not selected, the screen will remain displayed until closed manually. - Nav Next Turn Pop-ups in Cluster
By selecting this feature, the next turn direction will appear on the instrument cluster along a programmed route until the desired destination is reached (see picture).
- Phone Pop-ups Displayed In Cluster
When this mode is selected, the display will show the pop-up messages with the number and state of the call in progress. - AutoShow Smartphone Display Upon Connection
This feature allows using the MTC+ display as a projection device connected via a USB port to browse the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto apps. By setting this feature, an automatic switch from the native screen to the projection device will happen every time you connect your smartphone. For further details refer to the “Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC+)” guide.
Units
After pressing the “Units” and then “Custom” soft-key on the touch screen you may select between Metric and Imperial units of measure. Each unit of measure can be independently displayed in the TFT Display and in the navigation system. The following selectable units of measure are listed below:
- Speed Unit:
select from: “km/h” or “mph”. - Consumption Unit:
select from: “l/100km”, “km/l”, “mpg UK”, and “mpg US”. - Distance Unit:
select from: “km” or “mi”. - Pressure Unit:
select from: “BAR” or “PSI”. - Temperature Unit:
select from: “°C” or “°F”.
Voice Commands
After pressing the “Voice” soft key the following modes will be available.
- Voice Response Length
When in this display, you can change the voice response length settings. To change the voice response length, touch the “Brief” or “Detailed” soft-key. - Show Command-List
When this feature is selected, it is possible to select options during a voice control session. Options for available controls are: “Always”, “w/Help” or “Never”.
Clock
Time is always visible on the dashboard analog clock (see “Analogue Clock” in this section) and in digital format on the instrument cluster and on the MTC+ display.
With this feature, it is possible to view and set the following modes.
- Sync with GPS Time
Time is normally automatically synchronised with the radio signal. It is also possible to set automatic synchronisation mode using a GPS signal instead.
- Set Time Hours
With the “Sync with GPS Time” feature unchecked and this mode selected, you can set the hours manually from 1 to 24. To select, touch the “+” or “–” soft keys to adjust the hours. - Set Time Minutes
With the “Sync with GPS Time” feature unchecked and this mode selected, you can set the minutes manually from 0 to 59. To select, touch the “+” or “–” soft keys as done for the hours. - Time Format
When in this mode, you can select the time format display. To change the current setting, touch and release the “12 Hrs” or “24 Hrs” softkey. - Show Time In Status Bar
This feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar. - Set Date in Cluster
When in this mode, you can set the date manually on the instrument cluster display.
Tick the soft key to enable the feature and enter the settings page. Touch the “+” or “-” soft keys to set the day, the month and the year.
Safety & Driving Assistant
Touch this soft key to set the following modes.
- Stop & Go Parking Sensors
This feature allows you to disable the parking sensor signal under special traffic conditions.
See “Park Assist” in the section “Before Starting” for further information. - ParkView Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
When this feature is selected, by moving the transmission lever in the R (Reverse) position, the rearview image with dynamic guidelines will appear on the MTC+ display.
The feature can be set to “On” or “Off”. - ParkView Camera Off Delay
By selecting this feature, when the transmission lever is moved out of R (Reverse), the rear-view image with dynamic guidelines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds 12 km/h (8 mph), or the transmission is shifted into P (Park) or the key in the ignition switch is turned in STOP position.
The feature can be set to “On” or “Off”. - Instrument Panel Buzzer Volume
This feature allows adjusting the volume of the acoustic signal that accompanies some instrument panel warnings (EPB overheating, seat and rear-view mirror position storage).
The volume can be set to 7 levels identified by numbers from “1” to “7” by touching the “+” or “–” soft-key. - Lights Sensor
This feature allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the twilight sensor for turning on the lights.
The feature can be set to 3 levels: “Low”, “Medium” (default setting) and “High”.
- Speed Limit
This feature allows you to set a speed limit and activate an alarm signal which will sound when the maximum speed limit set is exceeded.
Tick the soft key to enable the feature.
Then touch the “+” or “–” soft-key to increase or decrease the speed limit. Each touch increases/decreases the value by 5 units.
Lights
Press the “Lights” soft key to set the following modes.
- Daytime Lights
(DRL, for versions/markets where provided) If activated, this feature allows the automatic switching on of the DRL upon switching off the position lights and vice versa. When the position lights switch on, the DRL switch off.
See “Lights” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle” for further information.
Doors & Locks
Press the “Doors & Locks” soft key to set the following modes.
- Auto Door Locks (Autoclose)
When this feature is selected, all doors will automatically lock when the vehicle is in motion. The feature can be set to “On” or “Off”.
Independent Trunk Lid Unlocking
When this feature is selected and ticked, only the trunk compartment lid remains unlocked and can be opened by pressing the button between the number plate lights.
When there is not tick, the boot lid unlocking follows the logic of the doors.
Key Fob Unlocks
By selecting this feature you may set up only the driver’s door or all door modes will unlock on the first press of the button on the radio control case (key fob). When “Driver Door” is selected, you must press the key fob button twice to unlock also the passenger’s door. When unlocking “All Doors” by first press selection mode, all doors will unlock on the first press of the key fob
button.
Audio
This feature enables to view and set the available audio modes.
- Balance/Fade
Use this screen to adjust the balance and fade settings. Touch and drag the speaker icon, use the arrows to adjust or tap the “C” icon to readjust to the centre.
- Equalizer
This screen is used to adjust the
“Bass”, “Mid” and “Treble” settings. Adjust the settings with the “+” and “–” setting soft-keys or scroll and touch the slider in any point on the scale between the “+” and “–” soft-keys.
- Speed Adjusted Volume
This feature increases or decreases volume combined to vehicle speed.
To change the speed-adjusted volume touch the “Off”, “1”, “2” or “3” soft-key.
- Auto Play
When a portable device is connected via a USB port to an MTC+ system, it plays automatically the songs if this feature is set to “On”.
Phone/Bluetooth®
Press this soft key to select and connect phones and audio sources.
- Paired Phones and Audio Sources
By selecting this feature you will be notified which audio sources are combined with the Phone/Bluetooth® system.
For each option, you can also add a device and change the PIN code of the device you wish to connect. For further information, see the MTC+ guide.
NOTE:
On the Maserati website, at www.maserati.com, or through the Maserati Service Network you may consult the list of telephones that are compatible with the MTC+ and their level of compatibility.
- Do Not Disturb
Settings available for this feature: - Auto Reply
To change the mode status, touch the “Text”, “Call” or “Both” soft-key. - Auto Reply Message
To change the mode status, touch the “Custom” or “Default”
soft-key. - Customise Auto Reply Message
This feature allows you to customise the “Auto Reply Message”. Text messages are limited to 160 characters (keypad is not available while the vehicle is in motion).
Radio Setup
Press the “Radio Setup” soft key to set some listening options.
- Traffic Announcements
By Selecting the FM type of frequency you may listen to traffic announcement information.
Restore Settings
When this feature is selected, it will reset the “Display”, “Clock”, “Audio”, and “Radio Setup” to their default settings.
Run this feature and a pop-up will appear asking the user to confirm the default settings resetting. Select “Yes” to restore, or “Cancel” to exit. Once the settings are restored, a pop-up appears confirming that settings have been reset to default and then the MTC+ will restart.
Clear Personal Data
When this feature is selected, it will remove personal data concerning settings and/or options that have been modified compared to factory settings and will also remove from system memory Bluetooth® devices and presets.
To remove personal information, select this feature and a pop-up will appear asking confirmation to delete all personal data. Select “OK” to clear, or “Cancel” to exit. Once the data have been cleared, a pop-up appears confirming that personal data have been cleared and then the MTC+ will restart.
System Information
When this feature is selected, the display shows an information screen with the software version installed on MTC+.
FAQ’s
The 2019 Maserati GranCabrio Sport is equipped with a high-resolution touchscreen display for accessing various vehicle settings and features.
The display screen in the 2019 Maserati GranCabrio Sport allows access to features such as navigation, audio controls, climate settings, vehicle diagnostics, and more.
Yes, drivers can often customize display screen settings in the 2019 Maserati GranCabrio Sport, including brightness, contrast, language preferences, and more.
You can typically adjust the brightness of the display screen through the settings menu or dedicated controls on the screen itself, ensuring optimal visibility in various lighting conditions.
Yes, the display screen in the 2019 Maserati GranCabrio Sport often supports touchscreen functionality, allowing intuitive navigation through menus and controls.
The display screen typically provides access to audio sources such as AM/FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity, USB inputs, and possibly satellite radio or streaming services, depending on the vehicle’s configuration.
Yes, many models of the 2019 Maserati GranCabrio Sport offer smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing seamless connectivity and access to compatible apps directly from the display screen.
Yes, drivers can often adjust climate control settings, such as temperature, fan speed, and airflow distribution, through the display screen for personalized comfort.
Yes, navigation features are commonly available on the display screen, allowing drivers to input destinations, view maps, and receive turn-by-turn directions for seamless navigation.
Yes, drivers can usually adjust language preferences through the settings menu on the display screen, offering multilingual support for enhanced usability.
Some models may offer security features accessible through the display screen, such as valet mode, vehicle tracking, and remote locking/unlocking functionality for added peace of mind.
Additional features and settings are typically accessible through dedicated menus or icons on the display screen, allowing drivers to customize their driving experience to their preferences.
Many display screens feature anti-glare coatings and oleophobic coatings to reduce glare and fingerprints, ensuring optimal visibility and cleanliness during operation.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: Maserati GranCabrio Sport 2019 User Manual|Auto User Guide
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