Quick answer

With ignition ON, open Vehicle > Settings > Doors & Locks and turn off Hands Free Power Trunk Lid before washing the car.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for the 2024 U.S.-market GranTurismo Modena gasoline configuration when the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid and its MIA setting are equipped.

Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

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Published availability and qualifications

Verified for the 2024 U.S.-market GranTurismo Modena gasoline configuration when the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid and its MIA setting are equipped.

  • 2024 U.S.-market GranTurismo Modena gasoline models equipped with the Hands Free Power Trunk Lid
Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Hands-free trunk orientation diagram for Maserati GranTurismo
Hands-free trunk orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Park before entering the wash and set the ignition device to ON.

  2. 02

    On MIA, open Vehicle > Settings > Doors & Locks.

  3. 03

    Find Hands Free Power Trunk Lid and remove its check mark.

  4. 04

    Verify foot movement no longer commands the trunk and use the normal trunk buttons if access is needed.

  5. 05

    After the wash, return to the same menu and re-enable the option if desired.

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Important limits

  • The setting only appears on vehicles equipped with the hands-free power trunk.
  • Keep the trunk closed while entering or moving through the car wash.
  • Programmable availability can vary by vehicle specification.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Confirm ignition ON before changing the setting.
  • ✓Look under Vehicle > Settings > Doors & Locks and verify the check mark disappears.
  • ✓If the menu is missing, confirm the vehicle is equipped with the hands-free trunk.
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Primary evidence

2024 Maserati GranTurismo Modena Owner's Manual — Hands Free Power Trunk Lid

Relevant section or page: Dashboard Instruments and Controls, pages 176–183 — MIA Settings and Doors & Locks. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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Scope and steps were checked by Car Cheat Codes Editorial Review. A guide is narrowed or corrected when the source does not support a broader claim.

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