2016 Maserati Grancabrio Sport Owner’s Manual

The 2016 Maserati Grancabrio Sport made a bold move into the high-performance convertible market. It was the perfect example of Italian power and style. It had a powerful 4.7-liter V8 engine that made 454 horsepower and gave it amazing speed and handling. This convertible masterpiece had beautiful design features both inside and out. It had high-quality leather seats, advanced infotainment systems, and a luxury feel all around. The Grancabrio Sport was the right combination of Maserati’s famous craftsmanship and sports car history. It was thrilling to drive with the top down, and it showed the brand’s dedication to style, performance, and elegance.

Keys

The Maserati CODE system
In order to increase protection against theft, the vehicle is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system (Maserati CODE), which is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed. Each starter key contains an electronic device that transmits a code signal to the Maserati CODE control unit, and engine ignition is enabled only if the key code is recognized by the system.
Two keys are supplied with the vehicle.
The key is used for:

• starting the engine;
• activating the central door locking system;
• deactivating/activating the passenger airbag (on vehicles equipped with manual deactivation system);
• opening the luggage compartment lid electrically;
• activating/deactivating the alarm system;
• locking/unlocking the glove compartment.

Using the key, you can control the soft top opening/closing strategy referred to as “Summer open”.
Summer Open
Opening
With the soft top fully closed:

• Insert the key in the driver’s door lock;
• Turn the key clockwise until unlocking the doors and hold it in this position. The automatic soft top opening cycle will begin after approx. two seconds;
• Do not move the key for the entire opening cycle.
  WARNING: The cycle can be interrupted at any time, moving the key back to its initial position.

Closing
With the soft top fully open:

• insert the key in the driver’s door lock;
• turn the key counterclockwise until locking the doors and hold it in this position. The automatic soft top closing cycle will begin after approx. two seconds;
• Do not move the key for the entire closing cycle.
  WARNING: The cycle can be interrupted at any time, moving the key back to its initial position.

These operations are performed with the engine off. This involves an extremely high power consumption, which causes the battery to discharge faster.

Operation
Each time the ignition key is removed from the STOP position, the protection system activates the engine immobilizer. When the engine is started and the key is turned to MAR:

1. If the code is recognized, the warning light CODE on the instrument panel turns off within a second, while the EOBD warning light, once the ECU diagnosis has been completed, goes off after about four seconds. In these conditions, the protection system recognizes the key code and deactivates the engine immobilizer. When the key is turned to AVV, the engine starts.
2. If the CODE warning light remains on and the EOBD warning light goes off after four seconds (ECU diagnostics) and illuminates again immediately afterward, the code has not been recognized, and the message “Electronic key not recognized” is displayed. If this occurs, turn the key to STOP and then back to MAR; If the immobilizer stays on, try with the other keys. If you still cannot start the engine, try the emergency start procedure and contact the Maserati Service Network.

While driving, with the ignition key in position MAR:

1. If the CODE warning light comes on, it means that the system is running a self-diagnostic cycle. At the first stop you can test the system: turn the ignition key to STOP the engine and then back to MAR: The CODE warning light will illuminate and should turn off in one second. If the warning light stays on, repeat the procedure described previously leaving the key at STOP for more than 30 seconds. If the problem persists, please contact the Maserati Service Network.
2. If the CODE warning light flashes, it means that the vehicle is not protected by the immobilizer device. Immediately contact the Maserati Service Network to have all the keys stored in the memory.

WARNING

• Strong impacts can damage the electronic components in the key.
• Each key supplied has its own specific code, which must be stored in the memory of the system control unit.

Duplicating the keys
When ordering additional keys, remember that the storage procedure (up to a maximum of 7 keys) must be performed for all the keys, including those already in your possession. Contact the Maserati Service Network directly, bringing with you all the keys in your possession, the Maserati CODE system CODE CARD, the electronic alarm system CODE CARD, a personal ID, and the identification and registration documents proving ownership of the vehicle. The codes of any keys that are not available when the new storage procedure is performed will be deleted from the memory to prevent any lost or stolen keys from being used to start the vehicle.

Emergency starting
If the MASERATI CODE fails to deactivate the engine immobilizer, the CODE warning light will illuminate permanently, accompanied by the message “Electronic key not recognized”, while the EOBD warning light will go off after four seconds to turn on again immediately afterward: the engine will not start. The engine can only be started with the emergency procedure.
WARNING: It is recommended to read the whole procedure through carefully before performing it. If you make a mistake, you should turn the ignition key to STOP and repeat the operations from step 1.

1. Read the 5-digit electronic code found on the CODE CARD.
2. Turn the key to MAR: At this moment the CODE and EOBD warning lights are on.
3. Press the accelerator pedal and hold it down. Approximately 8 seconds later, the EOBD warning light will go off. Release the accelerator and get ready to count the number of times the EOBD warning light flashes.
4. As soon as the displayed number of flashes is equal to the first digit of your CODE CARD, depress the accelerator pedal and hold it down until the EOBD warning light goes off, after being lit on for approximately 4 seconds; then release the accelerator pedal.
5. The EOBD warning light starts flashing again. As soon as the displayed number of flashing is equal to the second digit of your CODE CARD, press down the accelerator pedal and hold it.
6. Proceed in the same manner for the remaining digits in the code on the CODE CARD.
7. When the last digit has been entered, hold the accelerator pedal pressed down. The EOBD warning light comes on for 4 seconds and then goes off; you can now release the accelerator pedal.
8. A quick flashing of the EOBD warning light (about 4 seconds) confirms that the operation has been performed correctly.
9. Start the engine by turning the key from position MAR to position AVV.

If the EOBD warning light remains on, turn the key to STOP and repeat the procedure from step 1. This procedure can be repeated an unlimited number of times.
WARNING: After an emergency starts, you should contact the Maserati Service Network, otherwise you will have to perform the emergency procedure every time the engine is started.

Electronic alarm system device
The electronic alarm system has the following functions:

• remote control of the centralized door locking/unlocking system;
• perimeter surveillance, detecting the opening of doors, and front and rear lids;
• passenger compartment surveillance, detecting intrusions;
• 00vehicle movement surveillance.
  WARNING: The engine immobilizer operation is guaranteed by the Maserati CODE system, which is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch.

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