Maserati Ghibli 2023 Park Assist User Manual
Introduction
Thanks to the Maserati Ghibli 2023 Park Assist, welcome to the world of elegance and innovation. The Ghibli’s Park Assist function eliminates the stress associated with navigating into small places and is designed to offer a seamless and effortless parking experience. Maserati, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and thrilling performance, has advanced automobile technology yet again by including cutting-edge parking aid capabilities in its legendary sedan. Modern sensors, cameras, and clever algorithms work together in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 Park Assist system to help drivers maneuver parking spaces precisely and confidently. Even in the most difficult metropolitan situations, you may effortlessly parallel park or reverse into a parking space if you have this device at your disposal.
The Ghibli’s Park Assist technology uses ultrasonic sensors strategically positioned around the car to locate objects and determine the best steering angle for parking operations. A smooth and correct parking experience is guaranteed every time thanks to visual and audio cues that help the driver throughout the procedure. A high-resolution rearview camera that offers a clear, wide-angle picture of the surroundings as part of the Park Assist system also helps to reduce blind spots and improve visibility. The Ghibli’s infotainment screen shows the camera feed, giving you a thorough perspective of where your car is in relation to obstructions.
Park Assist
The Park Assist (also called “ParkSense”) system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear and/or front bumper and a detected obstacle when backing up or moving forward, e.g. during a parking maneuver. Besides the use of the sensors available on the bumpers and of the rear parking camera, the vehicle may be equipped with surround view cameras ( ) to assist the driver during maneuvers on dead-ends/roads and on intersections. For more details on this option, see chapter “Surround View Camera System” in this section. Refer to “Park Assist System
Usage Precautions” in this chapter for limitations of this system and recommendations. Park Assist system will retain the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition device is changed to the RUN position. Park Assist system can be active only when the shift lever is in R (Reverse) or D (Drive). If Park Assist is enabled at one of these shift lever positions, the system will remain active until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately 7.5 MPH (12 km/h) or above. The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately 6.2 MPH (10 km/h).
Park Assist Sensors
The four Park Assist sensors, located in the rear bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles up to approximately 78 in
(200 cm) from the rear bumper in the horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and orientation of the obstacle.
The six Park Assist sensors, located in the front bumper, monitor the area in front of the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles up to a distance of approximately 50 in (120 cm) from the front bumper in the horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and orientation of the obstacle.
while the two detection areas behind the car into five arcs. The system will indicate a detected obstacle by displaying arcs with fixed or flashing light and a characteristic sound according to the obstacle distance. The color indicates the distance and the arc indicates the position of the detected obstacle. The green color of the outer arc indicates the maximum distance, the amber color of the middle arcs indicates the medium distance, while the red color of the nearest arc indicates the minimum distance.
As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the instrument cluster will display the arc moving towards the vehicle and the sound tone will change from single to slow, to fast and to continuous.
The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the instrument cluster displays one flashing red arc only, combined with a continuous sound. The following charts show the warning alert visualization when the system is detecting an obstacle.
| Front Sensors – Warning Alerts | |||||
| Front distance | More than 50 in (120 cm) | 50-40 in (120-101 cm) | 40-24 in (100-61 cm) | 23.6-12.2 in (60-31 cm) | Less than 12 in (30 cm) |
| Audible Alert | None | None | Slow (5 Hz) | Fast (8 Hz) | Continuous |
| Arc in left and right areas | None | 4th | 3rd | 2nd | 1st (inner most) |
| Light type | None | Solid | Solid | Flash | Flash |
| Arc color | ‒‒ | Green | Amber | Amber | Red |
| Radio sound | Active | Active | Mute | Mute | Mute |
| Rear Sensors – Warning Alerts | ||||||
| Rear distance | More than 78 in (200 cm) | 78-59.4 in (200-151 cm) | 60-40 in (150-101 cm) | 40-24 in (100-61 cm) | 23.6-12.2 in (60-31 cm) | Less than 12 in (30 cm) |
| Audible Alert | None | None | Slow (2 Hz) | Slow (5 Hz) | Fast (8 Hz) | Continuous |
| Arc in left and right areas | None | 5th | 4th | 3rd | 2nd | 1st (inner most) |
| Light type | None | Solid | Solid | Solid | Flash | Flash |
| Arc color | ‒‒ | Green | Amber | Amber | Amber | Red |
| Radio sound | Active | Active | Mute | Mute | Mute | Mute |
NOTE:
Park Assist will turn off the front
park assist audible alert (chime) after approximately 4 seconds when an obstacle has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and brake pedal is applied.
Enabling and Disabling Park Assist
By accessing the submenu “Safety & Driving Assistant” from MIA system, the “Park Assist” can be disabled (option “Off”). The available options regarding the warning alerts are:
“Sound” or “Sound + Display”. Refer to “Functions of Settings Menu on MIA” in section “Dashboard Instruments and Controls” for further information. The front sensors can be enabled or disabled at any time by pressing the button on the front dome console.
After pressing the button the instrument cluster will display the state of front parking sensors for approximately five seconds. The button LED will be on when the front sensors are disabled. The button LED will be off when the front sensors are enabled. If the button is pressed and the system requires service, the LED will blink momentarily, and then the LED will be on.
When the shift lever is moved to R (Reverse) or to D (Drive) at a speed of 7 MPH (11 km/h) or below and the system is disabled, the instrument cluster will display the “PARK ASSIST Off” message for 5 seconds until the shift lever remains in R (Reverse) or when the shift lever is moved in D (Drive).
Service the Park Assist System
In case of malfunction of the Park Assist system, the instrument cluster will actuate a single sound, once per ignition cycle. The instrument cluster will display a message when any of the rear or front sensor(s) are blocked by snow, mud, or ice and the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) or D (Drive). The instrument cluster will display a message when any of the rear or front sensors are damaged and require service. When the shift lever is moved to R (Reverse) or D (Drive) and the system has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster will display the corresponding message for the time lapse the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or D (Drive) at speeds less than 7 MPH (11 km/h). Under this condition Park Assist will not operate. See “Warning and Indicator Lights” in section “Dashboard Instruments and Controls” for further information. If the instrument cluster displays a message prompting you to clean the sensors, make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear bumper and/or front bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition device. If the message continues to appear contact the Authorized Maserati Dealer.
If a failure message is displayed on the instrument cluster, contact the Authorized Maserati Dealer.
Cleaning the Park Assist Sensors
When cleaning the sensors, take special care not to scratch or damage them; therefore, do not use dry, rough or hard cloths. The sensors must be washed with clean water, possibly adding car shampoo. Should you need to repaint the bumper or in case of paint touch-ups in the sensor area, please contact exclusively the Authorized Maserati Dealer. Incorrect paint application could affect the parking sensors operation.
Park Assist System Usage
Precautions
NOTE:
- Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of Park Assist.
- Objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc., must not be placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem, causing the service Park Assist message to be displayed in the instrument cluster.
WARNING!
- Park Assist is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. Parking curbs might only be temporarily detected or not detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity.
- The vehicle must be driven slowly when using Park Assist in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected. When backing up, it is recommended that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when using Park Assist.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Park Assist system. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
Park Assist Volume
The volume of the acoustic signal emitted by the front and rear parking sensors is set to the medium level. Three different levels of volume can be selected via the submenu “Safety & Driving Assistant” of the “Settings” page on MIA. Low level is useful in certain conditions when the parking sensor acoustic signal keeps coming on although there is no actual collision hazard. This may typically occur when driving in a queue or when the vehicle is overtaken by motorcycles or other vehicles on one or both sides in a queue of traffic. When you set the volume, only the parking sensor acoustic signal will be affected. The radio or any other devices connected to the vehicle sound system will not be affected. Refer to chapter “Functions of Settings Menu on MIA” in section “Dashboard Instruments and Controls” for further information.
FAQs
- What is Park Assist in the Maserati Ghibli 2023?
Park Assist is a feature in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 that assists and guides the driver during parking maneuvers. - How does Park Assist work?
Park Assist detects nearby obstacles and provides visual and audible cues to guide the driver during parking maneuvers using sensors and cameras located around the vehicle. - What types of parking does Park Assist support?
Depending on the available parking space and the driver’s preference, Park Assist is designed to support both parallel and perpendicular parking. - Is Park Assist a standard feature in the Maserati Ghibli 2023?
Depending on the trim level and package selected for the Maserati Ghibli 2023, Park Assist may be available as a standard feature or as an optional add-on. More information is available from your dealership or by reviewing the vehicle’s specifications. - How do I activate Park Assist?
When the vehicle is in reverse gear, Park Assist is usually activated automatically. It can also be manually activated in some cases via the infotainment system or a dedicated button on the dashboard. - Can Park Assist be used in all parking situations?
Park Assist is intended for use in a variety of parking situations, such as parallel and perpendicular parking. However, while using the feature, the driver must exercise caution and make their own decisions. - Does Park Assist require any specific sensors or cameras?
Yes, Park Assist detects obstacles and provides assistance during parking by using a combination of ultrasonic sensors and cameras placed around the vehicle. - Can Park Assist detect both moving and stationary objects?
Park Assist is intended primarily to detect stationary objects such as other vehicles or obstacles. However, depending on the system’s capabilities, it may also be able to detect certain moving objects. - Does Park Assist automatically steer the vehicle during parking?
Some advanced Park Assist systems can automatically steer the vehicle during parking maneuvers, while others provide visual and audible guidance for the driver to follow. Depending on the system and vehicle configuration, the level of automation may vary. - Can Park Assist be overridden or turned off?
Yes, Park Assist can usually be disabled or disabled through the vehicle’s settings or control panel. However, Park Assist should be used as intended to ensure safe and accurate parking. - Does Park Assist work in all weather conditions?
Park Assist is intended to work in a variety of weather conditions; however, extreme weather or obstructions (such as heavy rain, snow, or dirt) may impair its performance. It is always important to rely on your own observations and to park with caution. - Can Park Assist prevent all parking accidents?
While Park Assist can greatly assist drivers during parking maneuvers, it cannot guarantee that all parking accidents will be avoided. The driver must remain alert at all times, use the feature as a tool, and be aware of their surrounding. - Are there any limitations or restrictions on using Park Assist?
The manufacturer may impose limitations or restrictions on Park Assist. It may not work well in extremely tight parking spaces or on uneven surfaces, for example. It is best to consult the owner’s manual or contact your dealership for specific usage instructions. - Does Park Assist require any additional maintenance?
Park Assist typically does not necessitate any additional maintenance beyond standard vehicle maintenance procedures. However, it is critical to keep the sensors and cameras clean and free of debris. - Can Park Assist replace the need for driver attentiveness during parking?
Park Assist is intended to help the driver with parking maneuvers, but it does not take the place of the driver’s attentiveness and judgment. While using the feature, the driver should always be actively engaged and aware of their surroundings.
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