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Understanding the Vehicle
Now that seatbacks are folded down,
trunk floor and the back panels of
seatbacks will form a larger flat floor.
CAUTION!
Seatback rear panel is not suitable to
support heavy loads and metal objects
with protruding elements that might
scratch its surface. If necessary, protect
the seatback rear panel surface using
rigid panels.
Front to Back Roof Rails ( )
The front to back roof rails that can
be installed to this vehicle have been
designed to carry luggage or equipment
suitable for transport outside of the
vehicle.
Weight of luggage/equipment carried
on the rails must not exceed 158 lb (70
kg) and must be evenly distributed.
This weight must be added to the load
carried inside of the vehicle as well
as the passengers' weight, and total
must not exceed the total allowable
weight-GVWR ( : chapter “Weights”
in section “Technical Specifications”).
When arranging load on rails, make sure
that it will not interfere with liftgate and
sunroof opening (if equipped).
Securely fasten load to rails using the
suitable retainers that can hold the
original anchorage points throughout the
trip.
When installing to rails any bicycle,
surfboard or other types of carriers
requiring cross bars, please comply
with the equipment manufacturer's
instructions to ensure proper installation.
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with any information about
the Maserati approved Carrying Items,
available in the "Genuine Accessories"
range.
WARNING!
•
During the trip, it is recommended to
periodically check that all luggage or
equipment carried on the roof rails
remained properly fastened. Parts or
items that may have shifted or become
unfastened during travel could damage
the vehicle or become detached from
the roof, resulting in potential danger
to you or vehicles around yours.
•
When driving with a bulky load on roof
rails, take additional precautions and
drive at lower speed, keeping a wider
safety distance from vehicles ahead.
Indeed, a bulky and/or heavy load
carried on the roof will affect driving
behavior and steering response since
it shifts the vehicle center of gravity to
a higher position compared to normal
conditions.
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