Maserati Ghibli 2023 Active Driving Assist User Manual
Introduction
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A meticulously engineered powertrain at the heart of the Maserati Ghibli 2023 ensures uncompromising performance on the road. The Ghibli is available with a variety of powerful engine options, each of which is designed to provide an exceptional driving experience.
A twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine is one of the engine options for the Ghibli 2023. This powerful engine produces impressive horsepower and torque figures, allowing the Ghibli to accelerate quickly and reach a thrilling top speed. The Ghibli’s ability to effortlessly conquer both city streets and open highways demonstrates Maserati’s commitment to performance, providing a dynamic driving experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
In conclusion, the Maserati Ghibli 2023 is a luxury sports sedan with Italian design, thrilling performance, and a refined interior.
Active Driving Assist
The Active Driving Assist (ADA) is not an autonomy system (in reference to NHTSA standards) that is designed to aid the driver in the steering, acceleration, and braking functions of the vehicle. ADA can work in any type of road. However, its use it is not recommended for urban driving. ADA centers the vehicle by controlling the EPS system based off of lane line information from the forward-facing camera and data from the front radar sensor.
ADA combines ACC and LKA to manage the steering and speed of the vehicle under specific conditions. The conditions to engage ADA are listed in the next paragraph. If a lane line cross is imminent, the steering wheel will vibrate and a graphic will display on the instrument cluster.
WARNING!
- In case the vehicle approaches a curve that is too tight in relation to the current speed the system will disengage, therefore the driver must be prepared to take over control of the vehicle immediately at any time. To avoid this situation it is important that the vehicle speed is not set higher than the current speed limit of the road.
- Active Driving Assist (ADA) is a hands-on function! You must keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times. The ADA system will disengage and ACC will cancel if your hands are removed from the steering wheels for a set amount of time.
- ADA is intended for use only on highways or limited access freeways, freeways, etc. with a fully attentive driver. When using ADA, hold
the steering wheel and be aware of surrounding traffic and road conditions. Always be prepared to immediately take over control of the vehicle from the ADA system. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death. - In case the vehicle approaches a curve that is too tight in relation to the current speed the system will disengage, therefore the driver must be prepared to take over control of the vehicle immediately at any time. To avoid this situation it is important that the vehicle speed is not set higher than the current speed limit of the road.
- Active Driving Assist (ADA) is a hands-on function! You must keep your hands on the steering wheel at all times. The ADA system will disengage and ACC will cancel if your hands are removed from the steering wheels for a set amount of time.
- ADA is intended for use only on highways or limited access freeways, freeways, etc. with a fully attentive driver. When using ADA, hold the steering wheel and be aware of surrounding traffic and road conditions. Always be prepared to immediately take over control of the vehicle from the ADA system. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.
- The following list does not fully represent all situations in which ADA may not function as intended. Do NOT solely rely on the ADA system to control the vehicle. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert and safely control the vehicle at all times.
- If the windshield is replaced, you must have the forward-facing camera remounted and aligned by an Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Many factors can impact the performance of ADA causing the system to be unable to function as intended. These include (but are not limited to):
- Narrow, winding or curvy roads.
- Poor visibility (due to heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
- Bright light (oncoming headlights or direct sunlight) or shadows.
- Damage or obstruction caused by mud,
- A damaged or misaligned bumper.
- Interference from other equipment that generates electromagnetic waves.
- Wet roads, roads covered or partially covered by snow.
- Construction zones.
System Operation
With ACC set (see “Adaptive Cruise Control – ACC” in this section), ADA system activates by simply pressing the button
on the steering wheel. Once the conditions are met, ADA will engage.
NOTE:
The Active Driving Assist (ADA) system may take up to 5 seconds to engage once all conditions are met. The conditions for ADA to engage are as follows:
- ADA must be turned on or enabled.
NOTE:
In case of wet road or raining conditions the function could be disabled by the system in order to minimize the risks.
- The vehicle must be on the highway or limited access freeway, or on extra urban roads.
- ACC must be engaged.
- Left and right visible lane lines.
- Vehicle speed must be between 0 to 90 MPH (0 and 145 km/h).
- No faults in the forward facing camera, radar, EPS, or MIA.
- Lane width between 3 to 4.6 yd (2.8 and 4.2 m).
- Turn signal not activated.
- No faults related to this system.
Speed Range of Use
| Speed | MPH (km/h) |
| Minimum | 0 |
| Engaged/activated (with ACC engaged) | 0 |
| Engaged/activated (with ACC not engaged) | 20 (30) |
| Maximum | 90 (145) |
- If set above the maximum speed, ADA will not function after the vehicle speed will reach the maximum speed.
If set below the maximum speed and the ACC target speed is increased, ADA will function up to the maximum speed and then the system will turn off automatically.
When the ACC target speed is reduce and speed is lower than the maximum speed, the system will start automatically. - If the ACC target speed is set under the maximum speed, ADA is active and vehicle speed increases above the maximum speed due to slope, ADA will continue to function.
Monitoring on TFT Display
ADA and the other ADAS systems conditions can be monitored on TFT display by accessing the “Driver Assist” page with the buttons on the steering wheel (see “TFT Display Setting and Menu Overview” in section “Dashboard Instruments and Controls”).
The symbol in gray indicates that the ADA system is active, but not engaged and is shown at the center of the TFT display when the “Driver Assist” page is displayed.
The ACC and ADA information are shown with a telltale on the left top corner of the TFT display when other information (textual pop ups, NAVI information, phone call, etc…) cover the ADA’s ones (see detail in picture). In telltale ADA uses steering wheel icon and corner
lines to indicated its status. When exiting the “Driver Assist” page, on TFT display top left corner, the gray symbol will appear in the multiple light of active ADAS systems.
In addition to these symbols, on the TFT top and bottom edge a colored glow may appear (further referred to as “attention level color”). Attention level color together with the outline of the symbol represent a further indication of the system status.
When exiting the “Driver Assist” page, the attention level color will always be displayed until the system is disabled by pressing the button on the steering wheel. The ADA system uses sensors in the steering wheel outer crown to detect if the driver’s hands are on the steering wheel. If the driver’s hands are not detected on the steering wheel, the instrument cluster will display a series of warnings to alert the driver to return their hands to the steering wheel. There will also be audible chimes. After a set amount of time, ADA will cancel if the driver’s hands are not returned to the steering wheel. When the system does not sense the hands on the steering wheel for a few seconds (3 – 5 seconds) or more (up to 10 seconds), it tries to draw the attention of the driver by showing, even when the display is not in the “Driver Assist” page, the symbol with the figure of the hands in the center of the display. According to such time frames, the system will change the attention level color, silence the audio in the vehicle (if it is active) and emit audible chimes to notify the driver to take the control of the vehicle again. This is the only way to reengage the system.
Hands Detection on Steering Wheel
The sensors in the steering wheel outer crown are able to detect the presence of the hands on the steering wheel. In order to be able to use the ADA system, place your hands around the steering wheel outer crown.
NOTE:
The sensors are not able to detect the presence of the hands on the steering wheel areas covered in wood, plastic bezels or carbon inserts (where present). ADA is deactivated if the steering wheel is no longer being touched.
System Statuses
The active status of the ADA system is indicated by the green attention level color which is maintained even if the driver releases his/her grip from the steering wheel up to 3 seconds.
The graphic information changes as soon as (max 1 second) the driver releases the steering wheel:
- glow color: green;
- lines: green;
- car: centered;
- steering wheel: yellow small in the center (see picture).
The yellow attention level color appears when the driver removes his/her hands from the steering wheel for 3 to 5 seconds and the symbol with the figure of the hands will occupy the whole central area of the TFT display.
The red attention level color appears when the driver releases his/her grip from the steering wheel for 5 and up to 10 seconds: in this case a single audible chime is repeated until he/she will take the control of the vehicle again. The red attention level color and the chime remains even when the steering wheel is released for more than 8 to 10 seconds.
When the system disengage the ADA, a sequences of 3 audible chimes will be emitted and a message invites him/her to grip the steering wheel again. Then the symbol on TFT display will become gray.
If the driver keeps his/her hands away from the steering wheel (for more than 8 to 10 seconds), also the ACC system is deactivated ( white ACC symbol on the display) and will have to be reset. The aid of LKA system will be disabled as well. In these cases the display will not show the attention level color anymore and the vehicle will be controlled by the driver only.
System Disengage
To disengage ADA you can do any of the following actions:
- Press the ADA enable button on the steering wheel.
Begin steering manually. - Press brake pedal.
- Turn off ACC.
- Unbuckle the driver’s seat belt.
- Press ACC time gap button for two seconds to enable CC system.
- Shift out of the (D) Drive gear.
- Enter an Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) event (See chapter “Forward Collision Warning – FCW” in this section).
- Turn signal activated.
System Cancellation
The ADA system will cancel (without driver intervention) if any of the following actions occur:
- Curve that is too tight.
- When removing the hands from the steering wheel.
- Lane line markers are not detected by the forward facing camera.
- A lane intersection or roundabout (traffic circle).
- Any ADAS system faults.
- ACC cancellation.
- Vehicle speed exceeds the maximum limit.
- Lateral accelerations exceeds the limits.
NOTE:
When ADA cancels, the symbol will turn red then grey.
System Limitations
ADA is unable to guide the vehicle when the following conditions occur.
- Lane markings are not clear or visibility is poor (i.e. heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.).
- Obstructed, covered or damaged forward-facing camera or sensor.
- When driving on hills or sharp curves.
- When approaching toll booths.
- When the highway entrance or exit is wider than 20 ft (6 meters).
- Bright light (ex. direct sunlight or glare) facing the forward camera.
WARNING!
Many unforeseen conditions can occur that can affect the performance of Active Driving Assist (ADA). Always keep this in mind and drive attentively. It is the drivers responsibility to keep control of the vehicle at all times.
System in Faulty
The ADA system cannot properly operate due to a fault of its components, or because the components themselves or their detection area is obstructed. In these cases the amber warning light and the related message will be displayed on the instrument cluster. In this condition avoid using the system and have the vehicle inspected at the Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Radar Device – Regulatory Information
The “Regulatory Information” for all the radio frequency and radar devices can be consulted by accessing the “Services” section on the website www.maserati.com.
FAQs
- What is Active Driving Assist in the Maserati Ghibli 2023?
Active Driving Assist is a driver-assist feature found in the Ghibli 2023 that improves safety and convenience by providing advanced driving assistance capabilities. - What are the main functions of Active Driving Assist?
Active Driving Assist typically includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, and possibly other advanced driver-assist technologies. - How does adaptive cruise control work in the Ghibli 2023?
Adaptive cruise control employs sensors to keep a predetermined distance from the vehicle ahead. It adjusts the Ghibli’s speed automatically to match the flow of traffic, providing convenience and reducing driver fatigue. - Can the Ghibli 2023 come to a complete stop with adaptive cruise control?
Depending on the model and configuration, the Ghibli’s adaptive cruise control may be able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop before resuming driving when traffic resumes moving. - Does Active Driving Assist include lane-keeping assist?
Yes, the Ghibli 2023’s Active Driving Assist frequently includes lane-keeping assist. This feature assists in keeping the vehicle in its lane by providing gentle steering interventions as needed. - How does lane-keeping assist work in the Ghibli 2023?
Lane-keeping assist monitors the vehicle’s position within the lane using cameras or sensors. If the Ghibli unintentionally begins to drift, the system can apply gentle steering input to keep it centered. - Can I override or disable the Active Driving Assist features?
Yes, the Ghibli 2023 allows drivers to manually override or disable the Active Driving Assist features. This provides the driver with complete control over the vehicle’s operation. - Does the Active Driving Assist system provide any visual or audible warnings?
Yes, the Ghibli’s Active Driving Assist system frequently provides visual and/or audible warnings to warn the driver when the vehicle is approaching lane boundaries or if a potential collision risk exists. - Can Active Driving Assist detect pedestrians or cyclists?
The ability to detect pedestrians or cyclists may vary depending on the Ghibli 2023’s specific features and sensors. For more information, it is best to consult the vehicle’s documentation. - Is Active Driving Assist effective in all weather conditions?
The effectiveness of Active Driving Assist in different weather conditions varies. It is intended to perform optimally under normal driving conditions, but it may be limited in functionality in extreme weather conditions. - Does Active Driving Assist work at night?
The functionality of Active Driving Assist at night may be dependent on the sensors and technologies used in the Ghibli 2023. Typically, the system is designed to function well in low-light conditions. - Can Active Driving Assist prevent all accidents?
Active Driving Assist is a driver-assist feature designed to assist drivers and improve safety, but it cannot guarantee that all accidents will be avoided. It is critical for the driver to remain alert and in command of the vehicle at all times. - Can Active Driving Assist detect and respond to traffic signs?
The Ghibli 2023 may be capable of detecting and responding to traffic signs, such as speed limit signs. This feature can provide the driver with visual or audible alerts. - Does Active Driving Assist include automatic emergency braking?
The Ghibli’s Active Driving Assist may include automatic emergency braking, which can help mitigate or avoid collisions by applying the brakes if a potential collision is detected. - Is Active Driving Assist a standard feature in all Ghibli 2023 models?
Active Driving Assist may or may not be standard on all Ghibli 2023 models. To find out if the feature is available in your desired model, consult the vehicle’s specifications or contact a Maserati dealer.
Useful Links
View Full User Guide: Maserati Ghibli 2023 User Manual | Auto User Guide
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