Maserati Ghibli 2023 Seats User Manual
Introduction
The inside of the Maserati Ghibli 2023 contributes significantly to the driver’s and passengers’ superior comfort and sense of style while also providing a luxury and enthralling driving experience. With its painstakingly constructed seats, the Ghibli establishes a new benchmark for style and sophistication. You’ll be welcomed by seats in the Ghibli’s cabin that skillfully combine comfort and design. The seats showcase Maserati’s attention to detail as they are painstakingly upholstered using premium materials. You can customize the inside to your taste by choosing from a variety of gorgeous color selections for the quality leather upholstery that is offered as seating options.
Additionally, the Ghibli’s seats are made to offer enough room and legroom for every passenger, making every journey relaxing and fun. You’ll have lots of space to spread out and unwind whether you’re in the front or the back seats. The expertly created seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 elevate interior refinement to new heights by fusing comfort, aesthetics, and cutting-edge technology. Get ready for a driving experience that will enthrall all of your senses and surround you in unrivaled luxury.
Front Power Seats
Seats, head restraints, and seat belts are part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. For further information,: chapter “Occupant Restraint System (ORS)” and “Head Restraints”in section “Safety”.
WARNING!
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Front Power Seat Controls
The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Use the front switch 1 to move the seat up or down, forward or rearward or to recline the seat cushion. Use the switch 2 to recline the seatback. Use the rear switch 3 to adjust the lumbar support.
Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch 1 forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch 1 when the desired position is reached.
Seat Up/Down Adjustment
The height of the seat can be adjusted up- or downward. Grip switch 1 from the back side and push it down or up.
Release the switch 1 when the desired position is reached.
CAUTION!
If the seat’s movement does not work, make sure that the corresponding fuse is not tripped (see chapter “If a Fuse Blows” in section “In an Emergency”).
Seat Tilt Control (Up/Down)
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions. Pull upward or push the front of the switch 1, to move the front cushion seat in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch 1 when the desired position is reached.
Seat Back Tilt Control
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward. Push the seatback switch 2 forward or rearward, the upper seatback will move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch 2 when the desired position is reached.
Power Lumbar
Push the switch 3 forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch 3 upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar support.
WARNING
- Never adjust the seat while driving. You could lose control of the vehicle. Moving the seat could distract you or make you press a pedal unintentionally.
- Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
- Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Do not place any object under a power seat or obstruct its movement as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat movement may become limited if there is an obstruction in the way.
Front Heated Seats
The front seats are equipped with heaters in both seat cushions and seatbacks.
Front seat heating is operated by the MIA system. The seat comfort icons are in the upper-status bar in any MIA screen configuration.
Touch the heated/vented seat icon near the temperature value to open the pop up that will allow you to activate and set the function on the driver’s seat and/or on the passenger seat.
To activate and set the heating/ventilation functions of the front seats and the heating of the steering wheel (if available), in addition to what is indicated, it is possible to access the “Seats and Wheel” submenu of the “Comfort” page in which there are the seats and wheel icon.
WARNING
- Persons with low skin sensitivity because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must be careful when using the seat heater.
It may cause irritation even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. - Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
Front Seats Heat Function
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
If the function is not active (state “OFF”), the dynamic parts of the icon are grey: to activate the function operate in the following mode:
- Starting from the state “OFF”, within 15 seconds touch the driver or passenger seat soft-key once to select HI-level heating displayed by the seat icon with 2 arrows and 2 red lines.
- Within 15 seconds, touch the driver or passenger seat soft-key a second time to select LO-level heating displayed by the seat icon with 1 arrow and 1 red line.
- Within 15 seconds, touch the same soft key a third time to shut off the seat heating.
NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within 2 to 5 minutes.
When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first 4 minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal HI-level.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after a maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation.
At that time, the display will indicate the change from HI to LO. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automatically after a maximum of approximately 45 minutes.
Front Ventilated Seats (if equipped)
To enhance occupants comfort by high external temperatures, both the driver and passenger seats, on request, can be ventilated. Small fans are located in the seat cushion and seatback, they draw air from the seat surface through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler when the temperature is high. The ventilated seats are operated with the MIA system. The seat comfort icons are in the upper status bar in any MIA screen configuration. Touch the heated/vented seat icon near the temperature value to open the pop up that will allow you to activate and set the function on the driver’s seat and/or on the passenger seat.
Front Ventilated Seats Function
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to operate.
If the function is not active (state “OFF”), the dynamic parts of the icon are grey: to activate the function operate in the following mode:
- Starting from the state “OFF”, within 15 seconds touch the driver or passenger seat soft-key once to select HI-level ventilation displayed by the seat icon with the fan and 2 blue lines.
- Within 15 seconds, touch the driver or passenger seat soft-key a second time to select LO-level ventilation displayed by the seat icon with the fan and 1 blue line.
- Within 15 seconds, touch the same soft-key a third time to shut off the seat ventilation.
Memorize the Driver’s Seat Position
This function allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat, external side mirrors, adjustable pedals 
, power tilt and telescopic steering column and a set of programmed radio stations.
Your key fob can also be set to recall the same positions by pressing the 
button.
NOTE:
- Only one key fob can be linked to each of the memory positions.
- “Passive Entry” door handles cannot be linked to the memory function. Use either the memory recall switch or the key fob (if linked to the memory function) to recall memory positions 1 or 2.
The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel.
The switch consists of three buttons:
- The “S” (SET) button, is used to activate the memory save function.
- The “1” and “2” buttons which are used to recall either of two programmed memory profiles.
Memory Profiles Setting
NOTE:
Saving a new memory profile will erase an existing profile from memory.
To create a new memory profile, perform the following:
- Cycle the ignition device to the ACC or RUN position.
- Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., seat, side mirrors, adjustable pedals , power tilt and telescopic steering column, and radio station presets).
- Press and release the “S” button on the memory switch.
- Within 5 seconds, press and release the memory button “1” or “2”.
- Check on the instrument cluster for the positive response of the actions “Memory 1 (or 2) profile set”.
After these steps, the profile set will be memorized in the selected position.
NOTE:
Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in P (Park), but the vehicle must be in P (Park) to recall a memory profile.
Pairing Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter to Seat Memory
Your key fob can be programmed to recall one of two programmed memory profiles by pressing the button on the key fob.
NOTE:
This function can be enabled or disabled using the MIA system, refer to “Functions of Settings Menu on MIA” in section “Dashboard Instruments and Controls” for further information.
To program your key fobs, perform the following actions:
- Cycle the ignition device to the RUN position.
- Move the seat and/or the other adjustable devices in the position that you wish to memorize, or recall a previously memorized profile, pressing the corresponding memory button “1” or “2”.
- Cycle the ignition device to the OFF position.
- Press and release the “S” button.
- Within 5 seconds, press and release the memory button “1” or “2”.
- Press and release the
button on key fob. - Within 3 seconds, press and release the button on the key fob.
To check if the system has memorized the correct profile, you can move the seat and press the button: the seat will move to the memorized position.
NOTE:
Your key fobs can be unlinked to your memory settings by pressing the “S” button followed by the button on the key fob.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:
The vehicle must be in P (Park) to recall memory positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in P (Park), a message will display in the instrument cluster.
To recall the memory settings for the driver, press memory button number “1” or “2” on the driver’s door trim panel or the button on the key fob linked to memory position “1” or “2” with the ignition device in the RUN position. A recall can be canceled by pressing any of the buttons (“S”, “1”, or “2”) during a recall. When a recall is canceled, the driver seat, external side mirrors, adjustable pedals ( ), and power tilt and telescopic steering column stop moving. A delay of at least one second will occur before selecting a new recall.
Easy Entry/Exit Driver Seat
This function provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you have the driver seat positioned when you place the ignition device to the OFF position.
- When you cycle the ignition to the OFF position the driver seat:
- will move about 2.36 in (60 mm) rearward if the driver seat position is greater than or equal to ca. 5.51 in (140 mm) forward of the rear stop;
- will move to a position of ca. 3.15 in (80 mm) rearward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is between 5.51 in (140 mm) and 3.15 in (80 mm) forward of the rear stop.
- The seat will return to its previously set position when you place the ignition into the ACC or RUN position.
- The easy entry/easy exit function is disabled when the driver seat position is less than 3.15 in (80 mm) forward of the rear stop. In this position, there would be no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have an associated easy entry/ exit position.
NOTE:
The “Easy Entry/Easy Exit” function can be enabled or disabled using the MIA system, refer to “Functions of Settings Menu on MIA” in the section “Dashboard Instruments and Controls” for further information.
Rear Seats
Rear seats can fit three passengers. Seats, head restraints, and seat belts are parts of the occupant restraint system of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
NOTE:
For further information, 
: chapters “Occupants Restraint Systems (ORS)” and “Head Restraints” in section “Safety”.
Rear Armrest
The rear armrest is mobile and can be folded up into the seat back.
- To lower it, pull the stripe as indicated.
- To close it, pull it upwards then push it back into its seat.
On the front part of the armrest there are two cupholders (see “Internal Equipment” in this section).
Inside the armrest there is a glove or document compartment. To access this illuminated compartment press the opening button and lifting the cover.
WARNING!
The armrest is not designed to support the weight of an adult or a child: please use it only to store beverages, small objects or documents.
Rear Side Heated Seats
The side rear seats can be equipped with heaters both in seat cushion and seatback.
Rear seats heating can be adjusted by operating control devices on the panel located on the rear side of the central console. The panel also includes command for the rear window sunshade (see “Rear Windows” in section “Before Starting”).
WARNING
- Persons with low skin sensitivity because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must be careful when using the seat heater.
It may cause irritation even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. - Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause irritation due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
The buttons on the panel with the resistance icon activate the heating on one or both seats.
- Push the button once to select the highest heating level. The two LED beside of the icon will illuminate.
- Push the same button a second time to select the lowest level. Only the lower LED remains illuminate.
- Push the same button a third time to shut the heating elements OFF. The LED will turn off.
NOTE
- Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
- The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
By selecting the HI-level setting, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal HI-level.
By setting the HI-level, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after a maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. The LO-level setting will turn off automatically after a maximum of approximately 45 minutes.
FAQs
- How many seats does the Maserati Ghibli 2023 have?
There are five passenger seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023. - What type of seats does the Maserati Ghibli 2023 have?
The Maserati Ghibli 2023 comes standard with cozy leather seats. - Are the seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 power-adjustable?
The seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 are powered adjustable, making it possible to create a variety of sitting configurations. - Do the seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 offer heating and cooling options?
In order to increase comfort, the seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 can be fitted with both heating and cooling capabilities. - Are the seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 designed to provide lumbar support?
The Maserati Ghibli 2023’s seats are made to provide good lumbar support, making for a comfortable ride. - Can the rear seats of the Maserati Ghibli 2023 be folded down to increase cargo space?
The Maserati Ghibli 2023’s rear seats can be folded down in a 60/40 split when extra cargo room is required. - Does the Maserati Ghibli 2023 offer memory settings for the driver’s seat?
You may save your preferred seating position by using the memory settings for the driver’s seat in the Maserati Ghibli 2023. - Are the seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 ventilated?
You can have a ventilation system installed in the Maserati Ghibli 2023’s seats to keep you cool in hotter weather. - Can the seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 be upgraded to a sportier option?
The Ghibli 2023 is equipped with optional sport seats from Maserati, which give improved lateral support and a sportier appearance. - Do the seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 have massage functions?
The optional massaging features for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats are available on the Maserati Ghibli 2023, which delivers a deluxe driving experience. - Are the rear seats of the Maserati Ghibli 2023 spacious enough for adults?
While the Maserati Ghibli 2023’s back seats can accommodate people in comfort, they are more suitable for families with young children or for shorter journeys. - Are the rear seats of the Maserati Ghibli 2023 equipped with ISOFIX anchors for child seats?
The Maserati Ghibli 2023 is equipped with ISOFIX anchors in the back seats, making it possible to quickly and safely install appropriate child seats. - Can the rear seats of the Maserati Ghibli 2023 be reclined?
The Maserati Ghibli 2023’s back seats are not reclining, so the answer is no. - Are the seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 available with contrast stitching?
Contrast stitching is an available upgrade that may be added to the seats of the Maserati Ghibli 2023. - Can the seats in the Maserati Ghibli 2023 be upgraded to include integrated seat belts?
Integrated seat belts are not available as an upgrade in the Maserati Ghibli 2023.
Useful Links
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