Maserati Grecale 2023 Liftgate User Manual
Introduction
The Maserati Grecale 2023’s Liftgate is evidence of the company’s dedication to style and convenience. The Liftgate smoothly mixes efficiency with a dash of Italian craftsmanship thanks to its precise and fashionable design. The Liftgate elegantly opens as you get closer to the car after sensing your presence, providing a roomy cargo compartment ready to receive your stuff.
In conclusion, the Maserati Grecale 2023’s Liftgate is a chic and useful feature that personifies the company’s dedication to elegance and ease. The Liftgate elevates your driving experience to new heights with its effortless functioning, clever technology, and fashionable design. It adds a touch of exclusivity to your everyday travels. Prepare yourself to discover how the amazing Liftgate system in the Maserati Grecale achieves the ideal mix of style and function.
Open and Close the Liftgate
Power Liftgate/Hands-Free Operation 
Automatic opening and closing movement of the power liftgate/Hands-Free is driven by electric actuators and a motorized latch ensuring lid locking upon closing.
The power liftgate can be opened or closed from the outside pressing twice within five seconds the button on the key fob. When the button on the key fob is pressed twice, the turn signals flash twice to indicate the opening or closing of the power liftgate.
The 
button on the key fob does not only allow the user to completely open the power liftgate but also to stop it at any intermediate position by pressing twice the button again. Then when the button on the key fob is pressed twice again, the power liftgate movement is inverted. The power liftgate opening can be also operated from inside the vehicle by pressing the button on the front dome console.
When the liftgate is opening, by pressing again the button, it is possible to stop the liftgate at any intermediate position, and at this stage two cases are possible:
- by pressing and holding the button the liftgate will open again.
- by pressing one time + pressing and holding the button the liftgate will reverse the motion (closing).
The close operation from button on front dome console requires to press and hold the button. To stop the liftgate at any intermediate position, just stop pressing the button. After the liftgate is stopped in this way, two cases are possible:
- by pressing and holding the button the liftgate will reverse the motion (opening).
- by pressing one time + pressing and holding the button the liftgate will close again.
In addition to these commands, it is possible open and close the power liftgate/Hands free, or stop its movement, by simply moving your foot under the rear bumper, if the vehicle is so equipped with the kick sensor option. In this latter case, the liftgate will be opened and closed only if the “Passive Entry” system acknowledges the presence of the key fob within 1 m (3.3 ft) of the liftgate.
Power liftgate/Hands free uses the button in between the license plate lights, indicated in figure, to activate the opening once the car has been unlocked by the key fob or by the “Passive Entry” function.
By pressing this button when the power liftgate is closed, you can open it completely, or by pressing the button again stop the opening process (after stopping, the liftgate enters in manual mode and can be only moved manually). While the liftgate is closing, by pressing this button, the liftgate can be stopped or by pressing the button again invert the movement and open it completely. When the power liftgate is open, to move it there are two buttons positioned on the right side of the outer edge of the liftgate as indicated in figure.
When the liftgate is completely open if you press and release the left button 
, the power liftgate will be completely closed unless it is stopped;
- if instead the power liftgate is in an intermediate position and you press and release the left button during the closing or opening stroke, it will be stopped;
- if instead the power liftgate is stopped in an intermediate position and you press and release the left button , it will reverse its previous movement and it will be completely opened or closed unless it is stopped again.
In any case, when you press the left button , the doors will not be locked and the alarm system will not be armed. When the liftgate is completely open if you press and release the right button 
, the power liftgate will be completely closed unless it is stopped;
- if instead the power liftgate is in an intermediate position and you press and release the right button during the closing or opening stroke, it will be stopped;
- if instead the power liftgate is stopped in an intermediate position and you press and release the right button, it will reverse its previous movement and it will be completely opened or closed unless it is stopped again.
In any case, after the right button is pressed and the liftgate has reached a completely closed position, then the vehicle will be locked and the alarm system will be armed.
NOTE
- The order of the functions shown does not represent the sequence in which they can be performed.
- The buttons of the power liftgate do not work if a gear is engaged or if the vehicle speed is higher than 0 mph or km/h.
- The power liftgate/Hands-free system does not work with temperatures lower than −22°F (−30°C) or higher than 150 °F (65°C).
- If the opening buttons or the handles are operated while the power liftgate/Hands-free is closing, the stroke of the liftgate stops. Pressing another time the same command it reverses movement and fully open.
- If the power liftgate finds an obstacle during the same operating cycle without reaching fully closed/open condition, it will stop automatically and must be opened or closed manually.
- If the power liftgate is closing and the gear is engaged, the liftgate will continue closing. In this condition, it is possible that, during the closing stroke, it may find an obstacle and stop.
WARNING
If, for any reason, the liftgate must remain open while driving, close all the windows and activate the fan of the air conditioning control at the maximum speed to force the air out of the vehicle to avoid exhaust emission intrusion. Do not activate recirculation.
Close and Lock with Key Fobs inside the Vehicle
If the key fob and the wearable activity key are let inside the car and the button on the outer edge of the liftgate is pressed to close and lock the vehicle, the system will not lock the car because it will detect them inside the vehicle. If you voluntarily want to leave the key fob and the wearable activity key inside the vehicle, make sure to bring the emergency key with you (see “Remove the Emergency Key from the Key fob” in chapter “Keys” in this section). Repeating three times the liftgate lock procedure, the system will accept the request as voluntary and will lock the vehicle.
NOTE:
- In this case the vehicle can be opened with the emergency key (see “Key fob Operation” in chapter “Keys” in this section) or another key fob or wearable activity key not left in the car.
- Opening the vehicle with the emergency key will activate the alarm (see
“To disarm the System” in chapter “Vehicle Security Alarm” in section “Safety” for further information). - The key fob left in the car can be rehabilitated with next lock or unlock
. - The wearable activity key left in the car can be rehabilitate with next lock or unlock of another key fob.
Set the Position of Maximum Power Liftgate Opening
The maximum opening position of the liftgate can be modified using the previously described buttons on the right side of the outer edge of the liftgate.
- Activate the liftgate and stop it in the new maximum opening position to be set, by pressing the left button.
- Press the left or right buttons and keep it pressed for 3 seconds.
- Release the button (pressed in the previous point). Upon the following opening controls, the liftgate will stop in the stored position.
If you want to reset the maximum possible opening position of the liftgate, proceed as described below starting from the previously set opening position.
- Manually push the liftgate to the maximum possible opening position.
- Repeat the previously performed steps 2 and 3.
Power Liftgate Automatic Safe Movement
Power liftgate safe opening and closing is ensured by a protection system able to stop its movement when an obstacle is detected along the path: when opening or closing, it stops automatically and then slightly moves back.
After the closing/opening command, when the power liftgate starts closing/opening, all the indicators will blink and a chime will sound to warn anyone within range.
When the power liftgate edge reaches the car body, the motor locking the latch is activated automatically. If necessary, the power liftgate can also be opened or closed manually. This operation could be required when the liftgate remains open for a long period of time.
NOTE:
Frequent activations of the anti-pinch protection function may disable the automatic movement of the liftgate.
To reactivate this function, perform a reset cycle by carrying out a complete opening/closing sequence, after manually closing the liftgate.
WARNING
- Activate the power liftgate/Hand free only when the vehicle is at a standstill to not obstruct rear visibility.
- Always pay utmost attention when opening and closing the liftgate. If for any reason the protection system might fail to respond, it could cause injury to anyone within the operating area.
- After the closing command, always make sure that the power liftgate/Hand free is completely closed.
CAUTION
- Under extreme weather conditions, liftgate seal could freeze and compromise power liftgate’s automatic opening and closing.
- Before opening power liftgate, make sure that no objects or snow are set on liftgate or might jam or prevent its opening.
Hands Free Power Liftgate Release and Closing
“Hands Free” mode is controlled by the “Passive Entry” system (see chapter “Passive Entry System” in this section), which automatically releases and closes the power liftgate when the foot is placed in the area under the rear bumper. The system will only operate if the system acknowledges the presence of the key fob within 3.3 ft (1 m) of the power liftgate/Hands free.
The range of the sensors that detect your foot movement extends along and underneath the central portion of the rear bumper.
To activate the power liftgate, stand behind the vehicle, near the liftgate, and move your foot under the bumper as if to kick something. Do not place your foot too close to the bumper or touch the underbody.
WARNING
- Pay careful attention to the exhaust tailpipes as they can reach high temperatures and, in case of contact, they can cause severe burns.
- When it is not necessary to open the power liftgate with the “Hands Free” mode, make sure the key fob is outside the range of use (3.3 ft/1 m). Otherwise, the power liftgate can be opened accidentally by an unintentional movement of the foot.
NOTE
- During manual or automatic car washing, make sure the key fob is outside the range of use (3.3 ft/1 m).
- Installation of the trailer tow bar is not compatible with Hand Free sensors. If the car is equipped with Hands Free, remove it before installing the tow bar.
In order for the sensors to detect your foot movement, move your foot towards the vehicle rather than sideways and immediately pull it back: from this moment, the Hands free will activate the power liftgate within two seconds. If closed, with the foot movement the Hands-free will:
- unlock and completely open the power liftgate;
- after another kick, will stop the power liftgate;
- after another kick, will reverse its movement and completely close unless stopped again.
If open, with the foot movement the Hands free will:
- completely close the power liftgate but not lock the car;
- another kick before the completed closing can stop the movement;
- if the movement was stopped another kick operation will invert a complete opening.
NOTE
- If your foot movement fails to activate the power liftgate movement through Hands free, wiggling your foot under the bumper will not help. Repeat the whole kick movement.
- In particular situations, external factors affecting the sensor area may trigger the power liftgate release function through Hands free. For example, when washing the vehicle, a water jet aimed at the sensor area may trigger the power liftgate release function through Hands-free. Keep the key fob away from the sensing range of the sensors (10 ft/3 m). A key fob located in the front seat passenger area is considered out of range of the Hands free liftgate release sensor.
- If somebody or something knocks against the power liftgate while it is moving using Hands free, the safety system might stop lid opening or closing movement.
Liftgate Emergency Release
If the power release control fails to operate by either the key fob or by pressing the button on the dome console, the vehicle battery could be in a low condition or disconnected. If the doors are still locked, use the emergency mechanical key inserted in the driver’s door lock to enter the vehicle and open the hood. In this condition, it is possible to temporarily power the system by using the battery remote poles located inside the engine compartment (see “Auxiliary Jump-Start Procedure” in section “In an Emergency”). Then it is possible to normally unlock and open the liftgate by using the key fob or the button on the dome console.
Have the vehicle subsequently serviced by an Authorized Maserati Dealer.
FAQs
- Does the Maserati Grecale 2023 have a power liftgate?
A motorized liftgate is present on the Maserati Grecale 2023 for easy opening and shutting. - How can I open the liftgate of the Grecale?
The touch-sensitive button on the Grecale’s liftgate, the interior switch, or the key fob can all be used to access the liftgate. - Can I adjust the height to which the liftgate opens?
You may set the liftgate to open to a particular height, allowing you to adjust it to your preferences. - Does the Grecale have a hands-free liftgate feature?
The Grecale does, in fact, have a hands-free liftgate feature that lets you open or close the liftgate by merely waving your foot underneath the rear bumper. - Is the liftgate of the Grecale power operated for closing as well?
Yes, the Grecale’s electric liftgate can be closed mechanically by pressing a button or using the key fob. - Does the liftgate have a soft-close feature?
The liftgate on the Maserati Grecale 2023 has a soft-close feature, enabling a quiet and seamless closing. - What is the maximum weight capacity of the liftgate?
The liftgate’s maximum weight capacity may vary, although it is normally made to support large loads like luggage and other objects. - Can I open the liftgate manually if needed?
In the event of a power outage or if you prefer to open the liftgate manually, there is a manual release mechanism. - Does the liftgate have a height-adjustable opening range?
The liftgate’s opening range can be electronically changed to fit various spaces or height limits. - Is there a safety feature to prevent the liftgate from closing on objects or people?
Yes, the Grecale’s liftgate has sensors that can identify obstacles and stop the closing process automatically to prevent accidents. - Does the liftgate include a rear windshield wiper?
A rear windshield wiper, which aids in maintaining visibility in inclement weather, may be present on the Grecale liftgate. - Can the liftgate be operated while the vehicle is in motion?
The liftgate is often only intended to open at low speeds or when the vehicle is stationary for safety reasons. - Is the liftgate power-assisted, or does it require manual effort to open and close?
With just the touch of a button or key fob, the Grecale’s power-assisted liftgate opens and closes with ease. - Are there any additional features or options available for the liftgate?
The liftgate on the Grecale might have a number of extra features, including a hands-free power liftgate, a power-operated soft-close feature, or programmable height settings. - Can I add an aftermarket accessory to the liftgate, such as a spoiler or cargo carrier?
Regarding compatibility and authorized aftermarket components for Grecale’s liftgate, it is advised to speak with authorized Maserati dealers or repair facilities.
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