Maserati Ghibli 2023 Light Controls User Manual

Introduction

The adaptive lighting system is a key feature of the Ghibli 2023’s light controls. This system uses advanced sensors and intelligent technology to automatically adjust the intensity and direction of the headlights, providing optimal visibility in a variety of driving conditions. Whether navigating dark roads or dealing with oncoming traffic, the adaptive lighting system provides the driver with excellent visibility, increasing safety and decreasing driver fatigue.
The Ghibli 2023 also has advanced LED lighting technology in the headlights and taillights. LED lights not only provide brighter and more focused lighting, but they also use less energy than traditional bulbs. This means that the lights on the Ghibli 2023 are not only fashionable, but also more environmentally friendly and efficient.

Furthermore, the Ghibli 2023 provides a variety of lighting modes and options to enhance the driving experience. Daytime running lights, automatic headlights, and dynamic cornering lights are among the modes available. These features not only improve visibility but also add to the vehicle’s overall aesthetic appeal.
To summarize, the light controls on the Maserati Ghibli 2023 combine functionality, safety, and style. The Ghibli 2023 provides optimal visibility, energy efficiency, and a personalized driving experience thanks to its adaptive lighting system, LED technology, and customizable options. The Ghibli 2023’s light controls are designed to complement the performance and luxury of this exceptional sports sedan, whether you’re driving during the day or at night.

Light Controls

Light Switch
The light switch located on the left side of the dashboard can be used to turn on and off the position/DRL lights, headlights, side marker, license plate lights and rear fog lights. The light switch on vehicles of United States (US) can take the following positions:

0 All lights off;
Position/DRL lights, side marker and license plate light;
Automatic headlights; Manual headlights.

US Market

The light switch on vehicles of Canadian (CDN) market can take the following positions:

Position/DRL lights, side marker and license plate light;

Automatic headlights; Manual headlights.

CDN Market

The light switch can also be pressed to turn the rear fog lights on and off.
By turning the light switch in the or position: the instrument cluster will display the related telltale.
When the engine is not started and the lights are switched on automatically by the twilight sensor or manually via the light switch, after about 30 minutes the lighting system turns off the lights that would otherwise remain lit and could discharge the battery. The following tables show the on/off condition of external lights, according to the ignition device position, to the engine status, to the twilight sensor mode and to the light switch position.

Table Valid for United States Market Only

Ignition Device Position	Engine Status	Twilight Sensor Mode	Lights Switch Position
			AUTO	O
OFF	‒	‒	All lights off.	All lights off.	Position lights (1), side marker and license plate lights on (3).	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on.
ACC	Off	‒	All lights off.	All lights off.	Position lights (1), side marker and license plate lights on (2).	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on (2).
RUN	Off	‒	All lights off.	All lights off.	Position lights (1), side marker and license plate lights on (2).	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on (2).
RUN	On	DAY	DRL (1) on (if enable by MIA).	DRL (1) on (if enable by MIA).	DRL (1), rear position lights, side marker and license plate lights on.	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on.
RUN	On	NIGHT	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on.	DRL (1) on (if enable by MIA).	DRL (1), rear position lights, side marker and license plate lights on.	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on.
The lighting system uses the same LED for DRL and front position lights with two different levels of intensity: high for DRL and low for position lights. The lights are powered up for 30 minutes to preserve the charge of the battery. To preserve the charge of the battery, do not leave these lights on for a long time.

Ignition Device Position	Engine Status	Twilight Sensor Mode	Light Switch Position
				AUTO
OFF	–	–	Position lights (1), side marker and license plate lights on (3).	All lights off.	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on.
ACC	Off	–	Position lights (1), side marker and license plate lights on (2).	All lights off.	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on (2).
RUN	Off	–	Position lights (1), side marker and license plate lights on (2).	All lights off.	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on (2).
RUN	On	DAY	DRL (1) on.	DRL (1) on.	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on.
RUN	On	NIGHT	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on.	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on.	Low beams, position (1), side marker and license plate lights on.
The lighting system uses the same LED for DRL and front position lights with two different levels of intensity: high for DRL and low for position lights. The lights are powered up for 30 minutes to preserve the charge of the battery. To preserve the charge of the battery, do not leave these lights on for a long time.

Position Lights and Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The lighting system uses the same high or low intensity headlamps LED, respectively, for the DRL lights and front position lights.
With the light switch turned in  , the position lights will turn on when the ignition device is in any position and the engine is stopped or when the engine is running and the twilight sensor is in “NIGHT” mode.
The position lights are always on when the light switch is set in the  position. DRL lights will turn on when the twilight sensor is in “DAY” mode, the engine is running and the light switch is in “AUTO” position.

NOTE:
If the headlights or position/DRL lights are on after the ignition device is placed in OFF position, a buzzer will alert the driver while opening the driver’s door to exit the car. If a turn signal is activated, the DRL LED on the same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of the turn signal activation. Once the turn signal is deactivated, the DRL LED will light up again.

NOTE:
On Canadian vehicles DRL are always on. On United States vehicles the DRL lights can be turned on and off using the MIA system, see “Functions of Settings Menu on MIA” in section “Dashboard Instruments and Controls” for further information.

Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light intensity detected by the twilight sensor positioned on the inner surface of the windshield, over the rear view mirror. To turn the system on, rotate the lights switch clockwise to “AUTO” position. When the automatic system is activated, the headlight time delay function is activated as well. This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition device into OFF position. To turn the automatic system off, move the lights switch out of “AUTO” position.

NOTE:
The engine must be running and the twilight sensor in “NIGHT” mode before the headlights turn on in automatic mode. The responsibility for turning on the lights, depending on the daylight and regulations in force in the country of use, always lies with the driver. The automatic system for switching on and off the external lights is to be considered as an aid for the driver. If necessary, switch the lights including the rear fog lights on and off manually.

Headlights On with Wipers
When this function is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after activation of the wipers, if the lights switch is placed in the “AUTO” position. The headlights will additionally turn off by deactivation of the wipers if previously activated with this function.

NOTE:
The Headlights with wipers function may be turned on and off using the MIA system, refer to “Functions of Settings Menu on MIA” in section “Dashboard Instruments and Controls”.

Headlights Time Delay
This safety function provides headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area. To activate automatically the delay function with the light switch in “AUTO” position, place the ignition device in the OFF or ACC position while the headlights are still on. The delay interval begins when the lights switch is turned off (position “0”), on the vehicles of United States market, and/or when the ignition device is placed in the OFF or ACC position on vehicles of Canadian market. If you turn the headlights or position lights on, or place the ignition device in RUN, the system will cancel the delay. If you turn the headlights off (“0” position) before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal mode. To activate manually the delay function the headlights must be on before place the ignition device in the OFF or ACC position and the light switch in “AUTO” position.

NOTE:

• To activate this function the lights must be turned off (“0” position), on vehicles of United States market only, and/or the light switch must be turned in “AUTO” position within 45 seconds of placing the ignition device in the OFF or ACC position.
  Once the delay function is active, any additional shifting of the light switch will cancel the function.
• The headlight delay time is programmable using the MIA system, see “Functions of Settings Menu
  on MIA” in section “Dashboard Instruments and Controls”.
  If the low beam bulbs/LEDs are active due to “Headlights with Wipers”, then the headlamps delay function will not be activated when the ignition device is set in OFF position.

Manual Headlights
Turning the light switch in position turns on the low beam together with the position  lights, the side markers and the license plate lights regardless of the ignition device state and the “DAY” or
“NIGHT” mode detected by the twilight sensor (see table in “Light Switch” paragraph of this chapter). The related telltale will display on the instrument cluster.

Fog Lights
The rear fog lights switch is built into the lights switch. To activate the rear fog lights, turn the light switch to the low beam light “AUTO” position (the picture shows that of United States market). Press the lights switch to turn on the rear fog lights.

Pressing again the lights switch
will deactivate the rear fog lights. Turning the lights switch off (position “0”) will also deactivate the rear fog lights on vehicles of United States market. A dedicated telltale in the instrument cluster illuminates when the rear fog lights are turned on.

NOTE:
After a key-off/key-on cycle, the rear fog lights will NOT activate automatically when turning on the low beam or “AUTO” headlights. The rear fog lights will only turn on by operating the lights switch as previously described.

Light Dimmer Controls
The regulation devices beside the light switch may have a different configuration according to type of headlights installed. It can adjust respectively:

The left one: brightness of the instrument cluster lights, doors controls rear lighting, interior and night lighting.
The right one: headlights leveling or brightness tuning of night lighting .

• Interior Lights Regulator (only with Bi-Xenon Headlights)
  The regulation device rotates from position “0” upward and back downward performing stable and dimmable positions.
• 

This regulator switch has 4 different positions:

0(OFF) Stable position: lower level of the internal and night lighting.
1st Dimmable position: allows minimum to maximum brightness tuning of the instrument cluster dials, display, control switches and MIA’s backlight, including all displayed messages and night lighting.
2nd Stable position: allows maxi-mum brightness set.
3rd Stable position: allows to switch on the main and reading lights of the front dome light.

NOTE:
On the cars with bi-Xenon headlights, with the right regulation device you can adjust the headlights leveling ( : chapter “Manual Headlights Leveling” in section “Safety”).
Interior Lights Regulators (only with Full-LED Headlights)

The regulation devices rotate from position “0” upward and back downward performing stable and dimmable positions.
The left regulator switch has 4 different positions:

O (OFF)Stable position: lower level of the internal and night lighting.
1st Dimmable position: allows minimum to maximum brightness tuning of the instrument cluster dials, display, control switches and MIA’s backlight, including all displayed messages and night lighting.
2nd Stable position: allows maxi-mum brightness set.
3rd Stable position: allows to switch on the main and reading lights of the front dome light.

The right regulator has 2 different positions:

O (OFF) Stable position: night lighting off.
Dimmable position: allows minimum to maximum brightness tuning of the front dome light LED and the night lighting.

Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever is fitted on the left side of the steering column. The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals, headlight beam selection and overtaking lights. This lever controls also the operation of windshield wiper and washer (for this content see the chapter “Wiper and Washer Control” of this section).

Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever all the way up or down until the stop triggers.

The left or right arrow on the speedometer and tachometer instrument cluster respectively, flashes to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.

To activate lane change function, tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent. The turn signals (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. This function is useful when overtaking or changing lanes.

NOTE:

• If either light remains on and does not flash, or flashes at a fast rate, check for a defective outside light. If an indicator on instrument cluster fails while moving the lever, then the turn indicator is probably defective.
• The message that a turn signal is on will appear in the instrument cluster and a continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.

High Beams and Flashing
To switch on the high beams with the light switch in “AUTO” position, shift the multifunction lever onward. A related telltale will illuminate on  the tachometer.

By pulling the lever backward (toward the steering wheel) you switch off the high beams and switch on the low beams.

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will turn on the high beams headlights until the lever is released.

Flashing occurs also with lights off if the ignition device is RUN position.

NOTE:
The high beams can only be switched on manually by pushing the multifunction lever forward. If the high beams are activated, they will turn on automatically every time the low beams are switched on either manually or automatically. We recommend therefore that you switch them off when they are no longer necessary and every time the twilight sensor deactivates the external lights.

FAQ

1. What types of lights are equipped on the Maserati Ghibli 2023?
   The Maserati Ghibli 2023 has a variety of lights, including LED headlights, LED taillights, and various interior ambient lighting options.
2. Are the headlights on the Ghibli 2023 adjustable?
   The Ghibli 2023 headlights can be adjusted to provide optimal lighting and visibility based on the driver’s preferences and driving conditions.
3. Does the Ghibli 2023 have automatic headlights?
   The Ghibli 2023 does, in fact, have automatic headlights that can detect ambient light levels and activate accordingly, ensuring that the headlights are always on when needed.
4. Are the headlights on the Ghibli 2023 adaptive?
   The Ghibli 2023 is available with an adaptive lighting system that adjusts the intensity and direction of the headlights based on driving conditions, improving visibility and safety.
5. Can I customize the interior ambient lighting in the Ghibli 2023?
   Yes, the Ghibli 2023 has adjustable interior ambient lighting, allowing you to create the desired atmosphere inside the vehicle by adjusting the brightness and color.
6. Are there different lighting modes available in the Ghibli 2023?
   Yes, the Ghibli 2023 has different lighting modes, such as daytime running lights, dynamic cornering lights, and other adaptive lighting features that improve both safety and aesthetics.
7. How do I control the Ghibli 2023’s lights?
   Light controls for the Ghibli 2023 are typically accessible through the vehicle’s central control panel or infotainment system, allowing you to adjust settings for headlights, taillights, and interior lighting.
8. Are there controls on the steering wheel for the Ghibli 2023’s light controls?
   While specific information about the Ghibli 2023’s steering wheel controls for light settings is not available, it is best to consult the vehicle’s specifications or contact a Maserati dealer for the most up-to-date information.
9. Can I adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and control panel lighting?
   Yes, you can typically adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and control panel lighting to ensure optimal visibility while driving in the Ghibli 2023.
10. Are the taillights on the Ghibli 2023 LED?
    Yes, the Ghibli 2023 has LED taillights, which provide brighter illumination and improved energy efficiency over traditional bulbs.
11. Do the Ghibli 2023’s lights consume less energy compared to older models?
    Yes, the Ghibli 2023’s lights, especially the LED lights, are designed to be more energy-efficient than previous models, resulting in lower power consumption.
12. Can I enable automatic high beam control on the Ghibli 2023?
    While I couldn’t find specific information on automatic high beams on the Ghibli 2023, many modern vehicles include this feature as part of their advanced lighting systems. For accurate information, consult the vehicle’s specifications or contact a Maserati dealer.

Useful Links

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