2017 Maserati Grancabrio Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Maserati GranCabrio is the perfect example of Italian car love. It is a convertible masterpiece that perfectly combines the thrill of driving with the top down and high-performance skills. This four-seat convertible is a symphony of power and luxury. It has a beautiful design, a powerful V8 engine with up to 454 horsepower, and a luxurious cabin with high-quality materials. The GranCabrio offers a driving experience that can’t be found anywhere else. Its passengers can enjoy the open road while being surrounded by the elegance and quality craftsmanship that Maserati is known for. This makes it the best example of Italian automobile art.

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule
Correct maintenance is clearly the best way to maintain vehicle performance and safety features, ensure respect for the environment, and low operating costs.
WARNING: Also remember that thorough observance of the maintenance procedures is essential for keeping your vehicle operating properly. Not adhering to the maintenance schedule can impact your vehicle’s warranty.
For this reason, MASERATI has provided for a series of checks and maintenance operations involving the 1st service when the vehicle mileage reaches 20000 km (12500 mi) or after two years of the vehicle life, and subsequently every 20000 km (12500 mi) or every two years.

After the 9th maintenance service
After the 9th maintenance service, Maintenance Schedule services are restarted with the same operations performed for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Services.
WARNING: The Maintenance Schedule services are prescribed by the Manufacturer. Failure to have the services performed can affect your warranty.

Maintenance Schedule Services are provided by the whole Maserati Service Network. In the event that, when a service is performed, further replacements or repairs are found to be necessary in addition to the scheduled operations, these can be carried out only with the specific consent of the Customer.
WARNING: You are advised to notify the Maserati Service Network of any minor operating problems, without waiting for the next service.

The Maintenance Schedule is contained in the “Warranty and Maintenance Schedule” book. When the deadlines for Maintenance Schedule services are approaching, a message on the display indicates that service is due. The deadline may be expressed in km or days, whichever comes first. The message is displayed only once, upon activating the instrument panel, at decreasing intervals expressed in km/mi (1800, 1600, …… 100, 50 ) or in days (27, 24, ……. 6, 3), accompanied by a specific symbol (wrench): Once the set limit in kilometers or the expiry date is reached, every time the instrument panel is turned on thereafter, the message “Service coupon expired” will be displayed. Selecting the function “SERVICE INFO” on the Multi-Media System, you can display the next service deadline (see the section “On board computer (TRIP)” in the Multi-Media System manual). The residual mileage left to the service deadline is always indicated. The days remaining before the scheduled service date instead, are only indicated starting from the 511th day (approximately 17 months).
WARNING: Every time the battery is disconnected, the Multi-Media System must be set following the instructions in the “Multi-Media System” manual, section 7, “Configuration”. Failure to reset the system may cause it to malfunction and indicate wrong maintenance service intervals.

Additional checks
Every 500 km (300 mi) or before long journeys, check and if necessary correct:

• engine coolant level;
• windscreen washer fluid level;
• tire pressure and condition.

WARNING – Engine oil
If the vehicle is used mainly in one of the following heavy-duty conditions:

• dusty roads;
• short repetitive trips (less than 7- 8 km/4-5 mi) when the external temperature is below zero;
• engine running frequently at idle speed or without reaching steady operating temperatures;
• replace the engine oil more frequently than indicated in the Maintenance Schedule.

WARNING – Air filter
When using the vehicle on dusty roads, replace the air filters more frequently than indicated in the Maintenance Schedule.
Contact the Maserati Service Network if you have any doubts about the frequency of engine oil and air filter replacements, in relation to the vehicle conditions of use.
WARNING: Vehicle maintenance services must be performed by the Maserati Service Network. For those routine and minor maintenance operations that you can carry out yourself, always make sure that You are using the right equipment, genuine Maserati spare parts, and the recommended fluids; in any case, never perform these operations if you are inexperienced.

Level checks

1. Engine oil.
2. Engine coolant.
3. Windscreen/headlight washer fluid.
4. Brake fluid.
5. Power steering fluid.

Engine oil
The level must be checked with the vehicle on a flat surface, following the procedure below:

• Start the vehicle and warm it up until the temperature stabilizes;
• Turn off the engine, remove the filler cap A, and wait 5 minutes to allow the oil to flow into the sump;
• Measure the level and top up if necessary.

The oil level must be between the MIN and MAX notches on the dipstick. The interval between MIN and MAX corresponds to approximately 1.5 liters (0.3 UK gal) of oil.
WARNING: Do not exceed the MAX level.

If the oil level is near or even below the MIN reference notch, top up with oil by pouring it through the filler neck plugged by cap A, until it reaches the MAX reference notch. The oil level should never exceed the MAX reference notch.
WARNING: Do not top up with oil whose specifications differ from those of the oil already used in the engine.
After topping up, the engine oil level warning light may not go off for some time while the system is performing the necessary checks. This is normal.
After topping up or replacing the oil, check its level once again.
WARNING: The engine oil used and the oil filter replaced contain substances that are dangerous for the environment. For replacing the oil and the filters you are advised to contact the Maserati Service Network, where all the necessary equipment is available to dispose of the used oil and filters in compliance with the regulations in force and in an environment-friendly manner.

Gearbox oil
Consult the Maserati Service Network for the oil level check.
WARNING

• Do not top up with oil having characteristics other than those of the oil already used in the engine.
• Waste transmission oil contains substances that are dangerous for the environment. For replacing the oil, you are advised to contact the Maserati Service Network, where the necessary equipment is available to dispose of the used oil in compliance with the regulations in force and in an environment-friendly manner.

Engine coolant
When the engine is very hot, do not remove the tank cap: risk of burns. The fluid level must be checked with the engine cold and must be between the MIN and MAX reference notches visible on the tank. If the level is low, slowly pour the prescribed fluid through the filler neck on the tank, until the level is close to the MAX reference notch.

Windscreen/headlight washer fluid
To top up with fluid, open the cover D, pull out the filler neck extension, and pour in a mixture of water and detergent fluid, in the proportions indicated on the product packaging.
WARNING

• If the temperature is below -20°C, use pure detergent fluid.
• Do not drive with the windscreen washer tank empty: proper operation of the windscreen washer is essential for improving visibility.

Power steering fluid
WARNING: Make sure that the power steering fluid does not come into contact with the engine hot parts as it is flammable.
With the vehicle on level ground and the engine cold, check that the fluid level corresponds with the MAX reference notch on the tank cap dipstick.
To perform the check, unscrew the cap, clean the dipstick, replace and tighten the cap, then remove it again and check the level.
When the oil is hot the level may also exceed the MAX notch. If necessary, top up with fluid making sure that it has the same characteristics as the one already used in the system.

Brake fluid
Check that the fluid level in the tank is at the maximum level. If the level goes below the minimum level, with the ignition key turned to MAR, the warning light illuminates on the instrument panel. If additional fluid is needed, use only the type classified as DOT4.
WARNING

• The brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it absorbs humidity). For this reason, if the vehicle is used mainly in areas with a high rate of atmospheric humidity, the fluid should be changed more frequently than indicated in the Maintenance Schedule.
• Do not let the brake fluid, which is highly corrosive, come into contact with the paintwork. If this should happen, wash the paintwork immediately with water.
• The symbol on the container identifies the synthetic type of brake fluid, distinguishing it from the mineral type. Using mineral fluids irreparably damages the special rubber linings of the braking system.

FAQ’s