2019 MASERATI LEVANTE check oil

NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with information about
the Maserati recommended
“Windshield Washer Fluid” with
antifreeze, available in the “Genuine
Accessories” catalog.
WARNING!
• Commercially available windshield
washer solvents are flammable.
They could ignite and burn you.
Care must be exercised when filling
or when working around the
windshield/headlight washer
system.
• Do not drive with the windshield/
headlight washer reservoir empty:
the action of the washer is essential
for improving visibility when
driving.
WARNING!
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining
a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle
can expose you to chemicals including
such as, engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates and lead, that which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when
servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicle
Engine Oil Level Check
T
o assure proper lubrication of your
vehicle's engine, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level.
If the
warning light illuminates
and the related message of low oil
level displays, or during scheduled
services (see “Scheduled Maintenance
Service” in this section) it is necessary
to check the engine oil level.
The best time to check the engine oil
level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed up engine is shut off or
before starting the engine after it has
sat overnight. In both cases the vehicle
should be parked on level ground to
improve the accuracy of the oil level
readings. CAUTION!
• Do not top up with oil with different
characteristics than the engine one
(refer to “Refillings” in section
“Features and Specifications”).
• Overfilling or underfilling the oil pan
will cause aeration or loss of oil
pressure. This could damage your
engine.
• Do not add any supplemental
materials to the engine oil. Engine
oil is an engineered product, and its
performance may be impaired by
supplemental additives.
• Remove the inspection cover on the
right
engine bank (3.8
V8 Engines, in
picture GTS Version).
• Remove the dipstick and clean it
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• Re-insert the dipstick completely and
remove: the oil level should maintain
between the “MIN” and “MAX”
reference ranges (SAFE range). • If a refilling is necessary: unscrew the
filler neck cap.
• Adding 1.6 Quarter /1.4 Liters (3.8 V8
Engines) or 1 Quart /1 Liter (3.0 V6
Engines) of oil when the level is at
the bottom of the SAFE range will
result in the level being at the top of
the SAFE range.
• Return the cap and dipstick to their
position and wait for a few minutes
to allow the oil to reach the oil pan.
• Check the level again.
Engine Oil Filter Replacement
The engine oil filter should be
replaced with a new filter at every oil
change.
Contact the Authorized Maserati
Dealer to perform this service.
Automatic Transmission Oil Check
Contact the Authorized Maserati
Dealer for the oil level check.3.8 V8 Engines
3.0 V6 Engines
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CAUTION!
Failure to replace the filter may
considerably reduce the air
conditioning and heating system
efficiency.
Wiper Maintenance and Blades
Replacement Windshield Wiper Arms Lifting
When the windshield wiper arms are
in rest position it is not possible to
check or replace the blades as they
remain under the engine hood.
To service the blades it is necessary to
move the wiper arms in “Service”
position (see chapter “Wipers and
Washers” in section “Understanding
the Vehicle”). In this way it is possible
to lift the arms for cleaning or
replacing the wiper blades.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to operate or service
the wiper blades with the windshield
wipers in an active position (any
position different from “OFF”) and
with the ignition switch in the RUN
position. The rain sensors may
suddenly activate the wipers. Always use the “Service” position for any
intervention on the windshield wiper
blades.
Windshield Wiper Maintenance
Life
expectancy of wiper
blades varies
depending on the geographical area’s
weather conditions where the car is
used and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present
with chattering, marks on the glass,
water lines or wet spots. If any of
these conditions are present, clean the
wiper blades or replace if necessary.
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper
blades and the windshield/rear
window glasses periodically with a
sponge or soft cloth and a mild
nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove
accumulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass
for long periods may cause
deterioration of the wiper blades.
Always use washer fluid when using
the wipers to remove salt or dirt from
a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the
windshield. Keep the blade rubber out
of contact with petroleum products
such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Spray nozzles If the jet does not work, first check
that there is fluid in the tank (see
paragraph “Level checks” in this
section) then check that the nozzles
are not clogged.
Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement
• Move the wiper arms into “Service”
position, (see chapter “Windshield
Wipers and Washers” in section
“Understanding the Vehicle”) and lift
them.
• Press the indicated button, slip off
the blade support from the arm and
replace it.
• Return the blade to its original
position on the windshield.
• Turn the multifunction lever to one
of the automatic settings (see
chapter “Windshield Wipers and
Washers” in section “Understanding
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any other equipment such as
brushes, steel wool, abrasives or any
other equipment for cleaning.
• After cleaning, please rinse the
aluminum trim with a lot of clear
water.
• While cleaning in the car, please
make sure that the moldings and
aluminum trims only get in contact
with soft brushes or textiles.
Engine Compartment
At the end of each winter season,
carefully wash the engine
compartment, remembering to avoid
directing the jet of water for too long
on the electric parts.
To perform this operation, you must
contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer .
Pre-Short Drop Function When in a car wash, if the driver keeps
the RKE Transmitter in his/her pocket,
or in any place outside the vehicle
within 3.3 ft (1 m) distance, the front
windows will perform a pre-short
drop. This is a shorter drop compared
to the normal short drop performed by
the “Passive Entry” function when you
grab the door handle to enter the
vehicle. In order to prevent water from
entering the vehicle between the
upper edge of the glass window and
the door outline on the bodywork,
while the car is being washed, it is
advisable to disable the “Passive
Entry” from the MTC+ System, for
further information refer to chapter
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and controls”.
When deactivating the “Passive Entry”,
also the “Pre-Short Drop” function will
be disabled.
Interior Maintenance and
Care Interior trim should be cleaned
starting with a damp cloth. Do not use
harsh cleaners.
The leather upholstery can be best
preserved by regular cleaning with a
damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the
leather upholstery and should be
removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils stains can be removed
easily with a soft cloth and
appropriate products. Avoid soaking
the leather upholstery with any liquid.
Please do not use polishes, oils,
cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or
ammonia-based cleaners to clean your
leather upholstery.
Application of a leather conditioner is
not required to maintain the original
condition.
Check at regular intervals that there is
no water trapped under the mats (due
to drips off shoes, umbrellas etc.)
which may cause the metal parts to
oxidize.
CAUTION!
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Vehicle Stored for Long
Periods If the vehicle is going to be stored for
long periods of time, follow the below
precautions:
• Wash and dry the vehicle thoroughly.
• Store the vehicle on a level surface in
a covered, dry and, if possible,
ventilated area.
• Select P (Park) and turn off the
engine.
• Disconnect the battery (refer
“Maintenance-Free Battery” in this
section) or connect a battery charger
(refer to paragraph “Maintaining
Battery Charge” of chapter “Battery
Statement” in this section).
• Check the battery charge status.
During parking, this check must be
carried out every three weeks.
Recharge the battery if the open
circuit voltage is lower than 12.2 V.
• Check that the parking brake is NOT
engaged.
• Do not empty the engine cooling
system.
• Clean and protect the painted parts
applying protective wax. • Clean and protect polished metal
parts with special products available
on the market.
• Cover the vehicle with a long cloth in
breathable fabric (available from an
Authorized Maserati Dealer ). Do not
use thick plastic sheets, which do not
allow the humidity on the vehicle
surface to evaporate.
• Inflate the tires up to a pressure
which must be 14.5 psi (1 bar) higher
than the normally prescribed one,
and check it at regular intervals.
NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with any information
about the available “Indoor and
Outdoor Car Covers”, available in the
“Genuine Accessories” range.
WARNING!
The tire pressure must be brought
back to the prescribed value before
reusing the vehicle (see “Tire Inflation
Pressure” in section “Features and
Specifications”).Restarting the Vehicle Before restarting the vehicle after a
long period of inactivity, we
recommend that you carry out the
following operations.
• Check the tires for pressure and for
any damages, cuts or cracks. If this is
the case, have them replaced.
• Do not dry-rub the external surface
of the vehicle: use a damp cloth.
• Visually inspect if there are any fluid
leaks (oil, brake and clutch fluid,
engine coolant etc.).
• Have the engine oil and filter
replaced.
• Check the fluid levels in the brake
system, as well as the engine coolant
level.
• Check the air filters and have them
replaced if necessary.
• Reconnect the battery after checking
the charge status (refer to
“Maintenance-Free Battery” in this
section) and perform the initializing
procedure if applicable.
• With the transmission in N (Neutral),
let the engine idle for several
minutes.
In this way, the pneumatic suspension
system will be able to reach theMaintenance and Care
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Infants and Child Restraints .....74
Installing Child Restraint Systems
using the Vehicle Seat Belt
equipped with ALR ...........76
Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children (LATCH) ............76
Older Children and Child
Restraints .................75
Tips on getting the most out of your
child restraint ..............76
Climate Control ............. .214
Clock, analog .............. .201
Console
Central Console Components ....95
Front Dome Console
Components ...............96
Controls Screen ............. .195
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive (ACC) . .286
Electronic Cruise Control (CC) . . .282
Cupholders ................ .134
Front Passengers Cupholders . . .134
Rear Passengers Cupholders . . . .135
Dashboard Compartment ...... .210
Dashboard Components .........94
Defroster ...................91
Doors
Child Protection Door Lock
System ...................41
Doors Locking ..............39
Doors Manual Lock ...........39
Front Doors Components ......96 Lock/Unlock Door Flashlight ....34
Power Doors Locking/Unlocking . .40
Rear Doors Components .......97
Soft Door Close System ........41
Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with
Key fob 1st Press ............34
Unlock the Vehicle with Key fob. .33
DPF System
DPF Filter Replacement ...... .377
“Drive Away Inhibit” strategy . . . .272
Drive Mode, controls ......... .244
Setting Ride Height ........ .258
Setting the Drive Mode ...... .245
Driving Conditions ........... .338
Before the Trip ............ .338
Driving at Night ........... .339
Driving in Fog ............ .340
Driving in Snow and Wet Grass . .266
Driving in the Mountains ..... .340
Driving in the Rain ......... .339
Driving on Snow or Ice ...... .340
Safe Driving .............. .339
DRL (Daytime Running Light) . . . .116
EDR (Event Data Recorder) .......73
Electronic Cruise Control .......
.282
Emergency ...................
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Hazard W arning
Lights ...... .128
In the Event of an Accident . . . .350
Jump Starting ............ .357
Use the Vehicle Tow Hook .... .360
Engine
Engine Coolant Level Check . . . .374 Engine Oil Level Check ...... .377
Hood ....................56
Normal Starting of the Engine . .228
Use of the Engine .......... .281
Entry/Exit, lights on ............30
EPB (Electric Parking Brake) ..... .268
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) . .273
Filters
A/C System Air Filter
Replacement ............. .379
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .379
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) . .297
Fuel
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . .335
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release ................. .338
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs ...... .369
Fuel Consumption ......... .410
Fuel Filter Service .......... .377
Fuel Requirements ......... .334
Fuel System Warnings ....... .335
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . .334
Low Fuel Indicator ......... .181
Materials Added to Fuel ..... .335
MMT in Gasoline .......... .335
Reformulated Gasoline ...... .334
Fuses .................... .386
Fuses Position ............ .386
Fuses Replacement ......... .386
Glove Box Lock Feature ....... .211Index
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Handholds and Cloth Hooks . . . .138
Hazard Warning Flashers ....... .350
Head Restraints ...............98
Highway Assist - HAS ......... .313
Hill Descend Control (HDC) ..... .277
HomeLink ................. .150
Security ................. .153
Troubleshooting Tips ........ .153
Using HomeLink ........... .153
Hood
Open and Close the Hood ......56
Hood Operation ..............56
HSA (Hill Start Assist) ......... .276
Identification Labels ............19
Illuminated Entry/Exit ...........30
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) .........26
Indicator Lights/Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light .........90
TFT Display: Menus and Settings .165
TFT Display: Warning/Indicator
Lights of Set Modes/Functions. . .178
Warning and Indicator Lights on
Analog Instrument ......... .161
Infotainment System .......... .185
Main Menu Bar on MTC+
Display ................. .187
Manual Controls and Devices . . .186
Personalized the Main Menu Bar.188
Instrument Cluster ........... .160
Interior Components ...........94
Interior Maintenance and Care. . . .400 Interiors Features ............ .133
iPad Holder ................ .139
iPod Connection ............. .136
Jump Start Procedure ......... .358
KeyFob ....................25
Key fob Battery Replacement ....35
Preventing Inadvertent Locking of
key fob RKE Transmitter Inside the
Vehicle ...................43
Replacement ...............27
Requiring and setting Additional
Key Fobs ..................34
Unlock the Vehicle with Key fob . .33
Keys .......................24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . .301
Level Checks ............... .374
Brake Fluid Level Check ...... .375
Engine Coolant Level Check . . . .374
Engine Oil Level Check ....... .374
Fluid Level Check for Coolant
Transmission System ........ .379
Transmission Oil Check ....... .378
Washer/Headlight Fluid, adding .376
Liftgate
Automatic
Opening and Closing
Movement
of the Power Liftgate .51
Liftgate and Hood Ajar
Indicators ................ .180
Power Liftgate Emergency
Release ...................55 Power Liftgate Operation ......50
Unlatch the Liftgate ..........34
Lights .................... .113
Automatic Headlights ....... .115
Automatic Headlights Leveling . .126
Automatic High Beam ....... .120
Bi-Xenon Headlight ......... .117
Bulb Replacement .......... .393
Cargo Lamps ............. .127
Dome Lights .............. .126
DRL, Daytime Running Lights . . .116
Fog Lights ............... .123
Headlight Time Delay ....... .115
Headlight with AFS ......... .117
High Beam and Flashing ..... .124
Interior Lights ............. .125
Light Switch .............. .113
Multifunction Lever ......... .124
SmartBeam System ......... .116
Turn Signals .............. .124
Loading the Vehicle
Loading with Rear Seatbacks
Down .................. .141
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .139
Main- and Submenu .......... .166
Maintenance ..................5
A/C System Maintenance ..... .395
Air Bag System Maintenance ....72
Bodywork Maintenance and
Care ................... .397
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs ...... .369Index
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