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Few more questions on 2006 Quattroporte

Hi,
I have few more questions on Quattroporte 2006:
1. The trim I have is Executive GT, do you know how to enable/turn on those "famous" rear seat massagers?

2. Opening the trunk from the key chain: I press the trunk button and I hear the sound "zh-zh" but the trunk is still locked. I have no problem opening it from inside the car.

3. Can you tell me the list of tools (or better the picture of them) provided with the car? I have ones on the spare tire and also compressor. I may not have a jack.

Thank you very much.
 
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Answers:
1) IF you have the rear seat massagers (they were an option--not all cars have them) the on/off buttons are located inside the center arm rest. Pull armrest down, open the lid on top, you should find buttons & knobs for massage, heat, cooling and control to move front passenger seat forward & back.
2) My trunk does the same thing. An adjustment issue--or just the gas shocks getting old. The trunk is too heavy and automatically closes immediately after opening. I had it adjusted and it worked again for a short while then started doing this again. Work around is to manually pull up on the trunk at the same time you hit the release button on the fob.
3) See photos of trunk compartment/tools:
Round expanded foam thing has:
i) lug wrench arm
ii) one lug wrench socket (mine are not orig.--I bought 2 sizes of socket)
iii) jack
Small, cheap case foam case contains:
i) combination slotted/phillips screw driver shaft
ii) handle for screw driver
iii) combination wrenches: 8/10 & 13/17 mm
iv) tow hook
There should be a compressor too but mine was missing. One of the small bags in the "secret" compartment at the bottom contains an aftermarket compressor.
Note: the compact spare in the photos was an option that most cars did NOT have. Most cars just came with a can of leak fix.

Rear Seats:
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Pull armrest down
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Open armrest
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Rear seat controls
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Trunk
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Open first floor panel
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Tools under floor panel (some original--some not. Compressor missing. Optional compact spare.)
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Tool kit:
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Open "secret compartment"--2nd floor panel under 1st floor panel & spare/tools. Some people have found manuals & other goodies in here.
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Inside my secret compartment are an aftermarket compressor in the black bag and some aftermarket emergency supplies (jumper cables, reflector triangle, etc.) in the yellow/black bag.
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Update--sorry, I can't figure out how to make the images appear in this editor. Here's a link to set of images. Try cut & paste into your browser: Almost Everything-Car Paint-Auto Body-Collision Repair-Fremont-Newark-Union City-San Francisco Bay: 2006 Maserati Quattroporte Rear Seat Controls, Trunk, Tools & Accessories
 
Hi Frank,
Seems I didn't get the Maserati exactly I wanted. This is mine at the dealership I got it from: GoodFellas Auto Group Inc. | Luxury & Exotic Cars.
As you can see they say it is Executive GT. How it is Executive GT if it doesn't have massaging chairs???
 
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Akluch,
I don't think Executive GT--or any of the cars--automatically came with the "rear seat comfort package." My car is a standard model, not Exec GT or Sport, but it was ordered with several options incl. the back seat heat/cool/massage package. It lacks other options--like rear seat TV/DVD & bigger wheels.
Frank
 
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Akluch,
I don't think Executive GT--or any of the cars--automatically came with the "rear seat comfort package." My car is a standard model, not Exec GT or Sport, but it was ordered with several options incl. the back seat heat/cool/massage package. It lacks other options--like rear seat TV/DVD & bigger wheels.
Frank
Thank you very much for explanation, Frank - that what the dealer who sold us a car said. The comfort package is a separate option even for Executive GT. The Wiki article on Quattroporte Executive GT is what brought the initial confusion.
 
Looks like you got a very nice car--low miles, good price. Enjoy!
Thank you very much, Frank. I'm very happy too - especially after your words. :thumbsup:
 
In my case, it's because I'm looking for a 2010 manual, and yours is for a 2008. For example, most of page 140 is incorrect for my car. As it turns out, the one I paid $10 for is also a (slightly different) 2008 edition, so it's no better, just more expensive.

Why does everyone keep PAYING for this? I have it free online via Dropbox.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iaguetzf1tdo9we/wWGVx7jlsb

That folder contains all service manuals AND the owner's manual
 
Discussion starter · #31 ·
klangford, Thanks for all of the Dropbox info. (hopefully none copyright protected). Have you ever seen a QP Duoselect Manual in pdf? I'd take any year and even pay for it but I've never found one online.

Frank
 
I have even asked the folks at Maserati Tech Manuals why there isn't a .PDF available for the '05, '06 and '07 Duo-Select cars. All they say is "see your local dealer for a printed copy". LOL! I tell them that I ALREADY have a printed manual! I want a .PDF version I can have on my iPad.

For those looking for a .PDF on the '09 Quattroporte (which I think has the revised Nav, etc), is available free on this Ferrari site:
http://www.ferraridatabase.com/The_...e.com/The_Downloads/Other/Owners Manual Maserati Quattroporte MY09 US 2ed 1.pdf

Mike
 
Thank you very much for all who replied. I have all printed manuals and also an OEM tools now. I'm waiting for codes for Navigation/Radio and CD Changer.
 
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