Proxi Configuration

Quick Guide to correctly set up Proxi files for vehicles with the Florence electronic architecture

February 2010

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Quick guide for Proxi configuration

Proxi Configuration
What is Proxi? Proxi can best be described as the DNA of the vehicle. It is a file which contains information on how a vehicle is configured and is specific for each different vehicle. The Proxi defines the actual content of the vehicle. The idea for Proxi originated in the Fiat Group with the goal to allow one single, configurable electronic vehicle architecture to be used for different vehicles with different equipment levels and specifications. The Proxi file is stored inside the vehicle and is vital for the different electric and electronic vehicle functions to operate properly.

Which cars use Proxi? Proxi is used on all vehicles which use the Florence electronic vehicle architecture, more specifically: All Quattroporte vehicles (M139) All GranTurismo vehicles (M145) All GranCabrio vehicles (M145) All Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 8C Spider vehicles (AR920)

Where is the Proxi file stored?

The Proxi file is stored in the vehicle inside the Body Computer (NBC). The reason for this is that the Body Computer is the heart of the Florence system and also the vehicle network manager. By containing the Proxi file, the Body Computer becomes the brains of the vehicle. Can a Proxi file get lost or erased? No. The Proxi file is stored inside an EEPROM of the NBC. It does not get lost if for example the vehicles battery earth or the NBC gets disconnected. What happens if a car contains a wrong Proxi file? With a wrong Proxi file we intend a Proxi configuration which does not match the actual content of the vehicle. This will lead to one or more of the vehicles electronic functions not working correctly. Symptoms of this can be: error messages displayed on the instrument cluster or a blinking odometer (see later on).

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When do I need to load a (new) Proxi file in a vehicle? It is necessary to modify the Proxi configuration in case modifications which affect the operation of certain electronic systems are made to the vehicle. For example: if front parking sensors are installed aftermarket on a GranTurismo or on a Quattroporte MY09 with rear parking sensors only, it is necessary to set up the Proxi configuration for front parking sensors as well.

A Proxi file for a certain vehicle can only be configured by the Maserati factory, so the dealership must make a request to the factory for a new Proxi in such a case.

How do I request a new Proxi file? A Proxi file can be requested through the Maserati Service Department by means of a simple on-line request procedure. A formulary is available on Modis to this end and this can be found in the After Sales section. Once the form has been completed and submitted, the user will shortly after receive a confirmation by e-mail (or otherwise, if the request has been rejected for some reason, he will be informed about this). Once the confirmation received, the new Proxi configuration is immediately available on the Maserati Diagnosi support server and can be uploaded in the vehicle. Note: see Technical Information Bulletin No. 200921 from the Maserati Service Department for all details regarding the on-line request of a Proxi file.

How do I load a Proxi file into the vehicle? Loading a Proxi file in a vehicle is very simple. All you need is to have is your Maserati Diagnosi tool connected to the vehicle and an internet connection. Connect Maserati Diagnosi to the EOBD-socket on the Body Computer and establish communication with the vehicle. Make sure your Maserati Diagnosi tool is connected on-line. Both a LAN or a wireless connection can be used. Maserati Diagnosi will automatically connect to the Maserati Diagnosi support server. Select the Body Computer (NBC) in the ECU selection menu of Maserati Diagnosi and make connection with it. Then select for Proxi in the programming environment. Follow the different steps indicated on the screen. The complete procedure takes a few minutes.

Note: If the uploading of the Proxi-file into the vehicle has not been correctly completed for some reason (for example: in case the internet connection has dropped out), the procedure can be repeated from the beginning.

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Can I use a Proxi file from one car for another car as well? No. Every Proxi file is specific for each vehicle. It contains specific data for one car and cannot be applied on other cars. Further, the Proxi upload procedure with Maserati Diagnosi is VIN-specific. Maserati Diagnosi will automatically search for the correct Proxi file on the server after having recognised the vehicles VIN. Therefore it is not possible to upload a Proxi file which is intended for a different vehicle. Important note: not only the Proxi configuration, but also the NBC as a component is specific for each vehicle. The NBC contains the VIN of the vehicle which is encrypted inside. It is therefore not allowed to swap the NBC between different vehicles.

What is a Proxi alignment? The Proxi alignment is a simple procedure with the diagnostic tester (Maserati Diagnosi or SD3). It will align the Proxi configuration data between a number of ECUs in the vehicle which, apart from the NBC, also need to contain the Proxi data for their correct operation. These Proxed ECUs are the following: NQS, NIT, NCL, NIM, NSP, NAB (for the GranCabrio model only).

When do I need to perform a Proxi alignment?

The Proxi alignment procedure with the diagnostic tester (SD3 or Maserati Diagnosi) needs to be performed in the following cases:
After one of the Proxed ECUs of the vehicle has been replaced (NQS, NIT, NCL, NIM, NSP, NAB for GranCabrio) After the configuration of the vehicle has been changed and a new (= re-configured) Proxi file has been uploaded in the NBC.

Note: unlike for the Proxi programming procedure, the Proxi alignment procedure does not require to have Maserati Diagnosi connected on-line.

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Must I re-load the Proxi in the vehicle in case the NBC has been replaced? No. When for a specific vehicle a new Body Computer is ordered from the Maserati Parts Department, it already contains the correct Proxi configuration.

Why is the odometer on the instrument cluster blinking at Key-On? Every time the ignition key is switched to On, the NBC performs a configuration check of the vehicle. If this check fails, the NBC alarms the user by sending a command for odometer blinking to the instrument cluster (NQS).

This basically means that the vehicle configuration as stored inside the NBC (Proxi) does not match the actual content of the vehicle as recognised by the NBC.
The following causes can be identified: One of the ECUs is not present in the vehicle. One of the ECUs is disconnected. A wiring problem is creating communication problems with one of the ECUs

An ECU has been replaced with one of different specifications (example: a NIT Magneti Marelli of hardware version 7.0 has been mistakenly replaced by a NIT Magneti Marelli of hardware version 8.0).
One of the Proxed ECUs has been replaced and the Proxi alignment procedure has not been performed afterwards. An incorrectly configured Proxi file has been uploaded in the NBC.

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003 Set up parking sensor Applied vehicles: Quattroporte up to MY08 included. This Proxi configuration is required if rear parking sensors only, or both rear and front parking sensors are installed. In case the vehicle is already factory fitted with rear parking sensors and front parking sensors are added, it is not necessary to modify the configuration.

004 Set up telephone Applied vehicles: Quattroporte up to MY08 included (NIT Blaupunkt /Bosch). This proxi configuration is required if the (optional) mobile phone is added on Quattroporte vehicles with a Blaupunkt/Bosch NIT. It is necessary to install the GSM box and antenna in the vehicle.

005 Set up for Canada Market (opposing to function #031) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte up to MY08 included. Proxi set up to convert a USA specification vehicle in to a Canada specification vehicle. Note: apart from the Proxi configuration, it is also necessary to replace various vehicle components (instrument cluster, airbag system components, etc.).

006 Set up anti theft system for Belgium market (opposing to function #007) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte and GranTurismo all vehicles. Due to specific functionality of the alarm system for the Belgian market, it is necessary to apply this Proxi configuration when a Europe specification vehicle is to be sold in Belgium. Note that this modification involves Proxi programming only. It is not necessary to replace or modify any alarm system components.

007 Set up anti theft system for Europe market (opposing to function #006) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte and GranTurismo all vehicles. This set up will cancel set up #006. If a vehicle which was originally destined for the Belgian market is to be sold elsewhere in Europe, it is necessary to modify the Proxi configuration in order to cancel the Belgium-specific alarm system functionality.

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009 Set up TPMS system (opposing to function #037) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte, GranTurismo and Alfa 8C all vehicles. This Proxi configuration is necessary in case the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is being installed afterwards on a vehicle. Installing TPMS on a vehicle involves the installation of the NTP ECU, the TPMS calibration button, the 4 wheel antennas and specific wheel valves with integrated sensors. Important note: aftermarket installation of TPMS is only possible if the vehicle has the full opt. wiring harness (vehicles with NCS Skyhook) fitted on it. Check before!

010 Set up comfort seat with viewing for MY06 (opposing to function #015) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY06 onward. With comfort seats are intended seats with heating and massage function. This Proxi set up is required in case comfort seats are installed in the vehicle. Apart from replacing the front seats, it is also necessary to replace the NIM ECU (installing of the NIM opt. version).

011 Set up winter seat with viewing for MY06 (opposing to function #015) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY06 onward. Similar to option #010, but for seats with heating function only. This Proxi set up is required in case winter seats are installed in the vehicle. Apart from replacing the front seats, it is also necessary to replace the NIM ECU (installing of the NIM opt. version).

014 Run flat tyre with normal tyre swap (opposing to function #056) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte and GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration is required in case Run Flat tyres are replaced with normal tyres. This modification affects the display function of the TPMS system in the event of a tyre puncture (specific message on display).

015 Remove winter /comfort seat (opposing to functions #010, #011 and # 033) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from My06 onward and GranTurismo all models. Proxi configuration for standard seats. This configuration cancels the options #010, #011 and #033, and is to be applied in case the user wants to eliminate the seat heating /massage function (it is however not necessary to replace the seats).

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016 Set up Arabian countries (opposing to function #047) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte and GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration ads a specific set-up for Arabian countries (specific alarm system functionality and max. 120 Km/h message display on the instrument cluster). Note: for this modification it is not necessary to replace any vehicle components. 017 Set up telephone M145 Applied vehicles: GranTurismo with NIT Magneti Marelli Hardware version 7.0. This Proxi configuration is required in case the optional mobile phone is installed on GranTurismo vehicles. Important note: this modification involves the installing of the NIT Magneti Marelli hardware version 7.0 with integrated optional mobile phone function, together with the installing of the mobile phone roof antenna. Note: Magneti Marelli NIT Hardware versions 8.0 and 8.1 as used on later GranTurismo versions do not have an integrated mobile phone function but offer Bluetooth technology instead. 018 Remove Bose Sound System for M145 (opposing to function #039) Applied vehicles: GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration cancels the set up of the optional Bose sound system (HIFI amplifier) for GranTurismo models.

019 Set up 8C antitheft system for Netherland market Applied vehicles: Alfa 8C. Due to the specific functionality of the alarm system of Alfa 8C vehicles destined to The Netherlands, it is necessary to perform a specific Proxi set up in case an EU specification vehicle is to be sold in The Netherlands. Note: this functionality change does not involve the replacement or modification of any components.

020 Set up 8C antitheft system for UK market

Applied vehicles: Alfa 8C. Due to the specific functionality of the alarm system of Alfa 8C vehicles destined to the UK, it is necessary to perform a specific Proxi set up in case an EU specification vehicle is to be sold in the UK. Note: this functionality change does not involve the replacement or modification of any components.

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021 Remove Skyhook ECU for M139-M145 (opposing to function #023) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte and GranTurismo all models. Specific Proxi configuration to cancel the set up of the Skyhook suspension. This Proxi configuration is required in case the Skyhook suspension system is removed and standard shock absorbers are installed on a vehicle. 022 Set up right hand drive for NFA lights (opposing to function #057) Applied vehicles: GranTurismo all models and Quattroporte from MY09 onward. Left hand drive and right hand drive vehicles have a specific Proxi configuration regarding the functionality of the adaptive headlight system. The default configuration is LHD. This option will set up the RHD configuration for the adaptive headlight system. Important note: in such a case it is necessary to also replace the headlight units, as they have specific hardware for LHD and RHD vehicles. 023 Set up Skyhook ECU for M139-M145 (opposing to function #021) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte and GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration is required in case Skyhook suspension system is installed on a vehicle. The installing of Skyhook suspension involves the replacement of the 4 shock absorbers, the installing of the NCS ECU and possibly the replacement of the wiring harness (to be checked on the vehicle). Note: this configuration can be cancelled with set up #021 024 Remove alarm sensors Applied vehicles: Quattroporte and GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration is a specific set up for vehicles on display on motor shows. It deactivates the alarm system siren and volumetric and inclination sensors in order to avoid unwanted alarm system activations. 025 Set up ceramic breaks on 8C (To be confirmed) Applied vehicles: Alfa 8C coup models. This Proxi configuration is required in case the standard brakes on an Alfa 8C vehicle are replaced by the Carbon Ceramic braking system (in analogy with the Alfa 8C Spider model).

Important note: this feature is still to be confirmed. The installing of a carbon ceramic braking system on the vehicle would involve the replacement of numerous components, such as the brake calipers and discs, wheel hubs, suspension levers and the ABS/ESP unit.

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026 Set up rear panel air conditioning control (NCL) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte all models. This Proxi configuration is required in case the (optional) rear A/C control panel is installed in the vehicle. Important node: this modification involves the installing of the rear control panel and a new NCL ECU (NCL opt. version). The standard fitted vehicles wiring harness is ready for the rear A/C control panel. 027 Set up Aux in Applied vehicles: GranTurismo with NIT Magneti Marelli Hardware version 7.0. This Proxi configuration is required in case the optional AUX-IN plug and cable harness for the NIT is installed in the vehicle. The AUX-IN option consists of an AUX-IN plug and a USB connection which can be used for power supply only.

Important note: see the related service bulletin from the Maserati Service Department.
Note: NIT Magneti Marelli Hardware versions 8.0 and 8.1 have the AUX-IN plug as standard.

028 Set up Bluetooth and USB full (opposing to function #036) Applied vehicles: GranTurismo models on which the original NIT Magneti Marelli Hardware version 7.0 has been replaced with a NIT Magneti Marelli of hardware version 8.0 or 8.1. The NIT Magneti Marelli hardare version 7.0 does not support USB full connection and Bluetooth technology. In case the user wants these applications, it is necessary to install a NIT Magneti Marelli of hardware version 8.0 (Europe vehicles) or hardware version 8.1 (USA vehicles). In such a case it is necessary to modify the Proxi configuration as well. Note: this function is not available for Japan specification vehicles. 029 Set up front parking sensor (opposing to function #046)

Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY09 onward and GranTurismo all models.
This Proxy configuration is required in case the (optional) front parking sensors are installed on the vehicle. This action involves the installing of the front parking sensors and the control panel on the dashboard with the push button for activation /deactivation of the front sensors. Important note: The necessary wiring harness is always present on later cars, but to be checked on early GranTurismo vehicles! Note: GranTurismo ad Quattroporte restyling models have rear parking sensors as standard fitted.

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030 Set up USB full NIT Magneti Marelli (opposing to function #043) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY09 and GranTurismo models with NIT Magneti Marelli hardware version 8.0. Early vehicles with a NIT Magneti Marelli of hardware version 8.0 did not always have USB full as a standard feature (standard for some markets). This Proxi configuration is necessary if the user wants a USB full connection in his vehicle. In that case it is also necessary to install the USB full cable harness. Note: the base USB connection, as fitted on NIT Magneti Marelli hardware version 7.0 and hardware version 8.0 some units, can be used as power supply for electronic devices only. The USB full on the other hand can be used for both power supply and data transfer.

031 Set up for USA market (opposing to function #005) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY09 onward and GranTurismo, Canada specification vehicles. This Proxi configuration is required if a Canada specification vehicle is to be sold in the USA. The Proxi configuration regards a different alarm system functionality between these markets. Important note: apart from the Proxi configuration, it is also necessary to replace various vehicle components such as the headlights, the instrument cluster, and components related to the airbag system if a Canada-specification vehicle is to be sold in the USA.

033 Set up winter seat for GranTurismo (opposing to function #015) Applied vehicles: GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration is required in case winter seats (= seats with seat heating function) are installed in the vehicle. It is necessary to replace the seats in such a case. Note: unlike for Quattroporte models, it is not necessary to replace the NIM.

034 I-POD NIT Magneti Marelli (opposing to function #042) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY09 onward and GranTurismo models with NIT Magneti Marelli Hardware version 8.0 and 8.1. This Proxi configuration is required in case the (optional) I-POD connection cable is installed. It allows to control an I-POD through the NIT control panel.

Important note: this set up is only possible is the vehicle is fitted with the NIT Magneti Marelli hardware version 8.0 with software version BR2 only (this can be verified with the diagnostic tester), or with hardware version 8.1.

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036 Remove Bluetooth and USB full (opposing to function #028) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY09 onward and GranTurismo models on which the original NIT Magneti Marelli hardware version 8.0 or 8.1 is replaced with a NIT Magneti Marelli hardware version 7.0. (hardware version 7.0 does not support USB full connection and Bluetooth technology). This Proxi configuration will eliminate the set up for the Bluetooth function and the USB full application.

037 Remove TPMS (opposing to function #009) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte, GranTurismo and Alfa 8C all models. This proxi configuration removes the display functionality of the TPMS system. Note: if the TPMS function is to be reactivated afterwards, it is required to reconfigure the vehicles Proxi with set up #009.

039 Set up Bose Sound System (opposing to function #018) Applied vehicles: GranTursimo all models. This Proxi configuration is required if the (optional) Bose sound system is being installed in the vehicle afterwards. Note: apart from the Proxi configuration, it is necessary to install the Bose sound system components in the vehicle (DSP amplifier, speakers, wiring harness, etc.).

040 Europe set up for USA cars Applied vehicles: Quattroporte and GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration is required in case a USA specification vehicle is to be sold in Europe. Apart from the Proxi configuration, it is necessary to replace various vehicle components if a USA specification vehicle is imported in Europe (instrument cluster, headlights, airbag system components, etc.). 041 I-POD NIT Bose Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY09 onward, vehicles with NIT Bose only. This Proxi configuration is required in case the user wants to connect an I-POD to the vehicles infotainment system (vehicles with Bose NIT only). Important note: in such a case it is also necessary to install the accessory I-POD cable harness, available through the Maserati Parts department.

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042 Remove I-POD NIT Magneti Marelli (opposing to function #034) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY09 with NIT Magneti Marelli and GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration will eliminate the set up of the (optional) I-POD connection for the vehicles infotainment system. Note: in case the user wants to remove the I-POD function, it is also sufficient to remove the I-POD connection cable only. 043 Remove USB full NIT Magneti Marelli (opposing to function #030) Applied vehicles: GranTurismo all models and Quattroporte from MY09 onward with a NIT Magneti Marelli.

This Proxi configuration will eliminate the USB full set up and return to the basic set up.

044 Set up NIT Bose EU Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY09 onward, USA specification vehicles with NIT Bose only. Due to a difference in functionality of the Bose infotainment system for European and USA markets (regarding the automatic frequency filtration for AM/FM radio), this Proxi configuration is recommended when a USA specification vehicle is to be used in Europe. Note: this configuration is already included in configuration #040.

046 Remove front parking sensors (opposing to function #029) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY09 onward and GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration will eliminate the set up of the front parking sensors (and related messages on the info display). This is necessary in case the front parking sensors are removed.

047 Remove Arabian countries (opposing to function #016) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte and GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration cancels a specific set-up for Arabian countries (specific alarm system functionality and max. 120 Km/h message display on the instrument cluster). Note: for this modification it is not necessary to replace any vehicle components.

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053 Activation traffic information for UK, Italy, France and Germany markets Applied vehicles: Quattroporte from MY09 onward and GranTurismo all models, fitted with a NIT Magneti Marelli hardware version 8.0. This Proxi configuration will activate the traffic information function (TMC). Notes: - Only available in certain markets (UK, Italy, France and Germany). - This application requires a NIT Magneti Marelli of hardware version 8.0 and software version BR2. - This application requires updated road maps.

054 Set up R20 wheels for GranTurismo Applied vehicles: GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration is required in case 20 inch wheels are installed on a vehicle which was factory fitted with 19 inch wheels. This configuration is necessary for the correct operation of various vehicle systems, such as: ABS, stability control functions, engine control and gearbox control. Note: this set up automatically cancels set up #055.

055 Set up R19 wheels for GranTurismo Applied vehicles: GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration is required in case 19 inch wheels are installed on a vehicle which was factory fitted with 20 inch wheels. This configuration is necessary for the correct operation of various vehicle systems, such as: ABS, stability control functions, engine control and gearbox control. Note: this set up automatically cancels set up #054.

056 Normal tyre with Run Flat tyre swap (opposing to function #014) Applied vehicles: Quattroporte and GranTurismo all models. This Proxi configuration is required in case normal tyres are replaced with Run Flat tyres. This modification affects the display function of the TPMS system in the event of a tyre puncture (specific message on display).

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057 Set up left hand drive for NFA lights (opposing to function #022) Applied vehicles: GranTurismo all models and Quattroporte from MY09 onward. Left hand drive and right hand drive vehicles have a specific Proxi configuration regarding the functionality of the adaptive headlight system. This configuration will eliminate the RHD set up and return to the default LHD set up. Important note: in such a case it is necessary to also replace the headlight units, as they have specific hardware for LHD and RHD vehicles.

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