2019 MASERATI LEVANTE traction control

threshold for ESC activation, allowing
higher wheel spin than normally
granted by the ESC system. The
(ESC
OFF) button is fitted beside the gear
shift lever: to deactivate the system see
“Drive Mode” in this section.
WARNING!
In SPORT mode the ESC control
thresholds are higher for maximum
performance on dry road surface. To
ensure maximum security of the ESC,
it is recommended not to activate
SPORT mode on surfaces with
medium- and low-grip (e.g., wet,
snow, dirt, etc..) with ESC system
active (
(ESC OFF) button not
pressed).
NOTE:
• When in “ESC of f” mode, the TCS
functionality of ESC is deactivated
(except for the limited slip feature
described in the TCS paragraph of
this chapter). All other stability
features of ESC function regularly.
• To improve the vehicle's traction
when driving with snow chains, or
when starting off in deep snow,
sand, or gravel, it may be desirable
to switch to the “ESC off” mode by pressing the
(ESC OFF) button and
remain in this operational mode no
longer than needed. Once the
situation requiring “ESC off” mode is
overcome, turn the ESC on again by
pressing the
(ESC OFF) button. This
may also be performed while in
motion.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
and Electronic Brake-force
Distribution (EBD) The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
provides increased vehicle stability and
brake performance under most
braking conditions. The system
automatically “pumps” the brakes
during severe braking to prevent
wheel lock-up.
The Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD) prevents the rear wheels from
over-braking and provides greater
control of available braking forces
applied to the rear axle.
WARNING!
The ABS helps prevent the wheels
from locking, but it does not increase
the physical grip limits between the
tires and the road. Therefore, always
keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of yours and reduce your
speed when entering a curve.
NOTE:
• When
the vehicle's speed is higher
than 7 mph (11 km/h), you may hear
a slight clicking sound as well as
other motor noises. The system is
performing a self-check cycle to
ensure that the ABS is working
properly.
• This self-check occurs each time the
vehicle is started and accelerated
past 7 mph (11 km/h).
ABS is activated during braking under
certain road or stopping conditions.
ABS-inducing conditions can include
ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad
tracks, loose debris.
You may also experience the following
when the brake system goes into Anti-
Lock:
• The ABS motor running (it may
continue to run for a short time after
the vehicle stops).
• The clicking sound of solenoid valves.
• Brake pedal pulsations.
• A slight drop or fall away of the
brake pedal at the end of the stop.
These are all normal characteristics of
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WARNING!
• The ABS contains sophisticated
electronic equipment that may be
susceptible to interference caused
by improperly installed or high
output radio transmitting
equipment. This interference can
cause possible loss of anti-lock
braking capability. Installation of
such equipment should be
performed by qualified Maserati
personnel.
• Pumping the Anti-Lock Brakes will
diminish their effectiveness.
Pumping brakes makes the stopping
distance longer. Just press firmly on
your brake pedal when you need to
slow down or stop.
• The ABS installed to this vehicle
does not control trailer braking
system. Pay utmost attention when
driving on slippery ground since the
trailer traction might get poorer.
• Do not modify the vehicle braking
system to control the trailer brakes.
The hydraulic system controlling
vehicle braking must remain
independent from trailer braking
system. Traction Control System (TCS) The current device is an integral part
of the ESC system. It operates
automatically by reducing the power
transmitted by the engine in case of
slipping, loss of grip on wet floor
(aquaplaning), acceleration on
slippery snow-covered or frozen
surfaces, etc.
Activating under slip conditions
different control systems:
• if slippage affects both drive wheels,
it reduces the power transmitted by
the engine;
• if slippage only affects one drive
wheel, it brakes the slipping wheel
automatically.
Brake Assist System (BAS) This system completes the ABS system
by optimizing the vehicle braking
capacity during emergency brake
maneuvers. The system detects an
emergency braking situation by
sensing the rate and amount of brake
application and then applies optimum
pressure to the brakes in order to help
reduce braking distances.
The quick brake coupling is optimal
for BAS performances. In order to fully
exploit the system, apply continuous
brake pedal pressure during the entire vehicle stop sequence. Do not reduce
brake pedal pressure earlier than
required. Once the brake pedal is
released, the BAS is deactivated.
Brake Throttle Override (BTO) To complete the range of systems that
assist braking, the vehicle is equipped
with BTO, which is designed to stop
the vehicle even when it is during
acceleration. If the brake pedal is
depressed together with the
accelerator, the system does not
consider as “conflict” the sequence
“brake-first-then-accelerator” of pedal
application and it will not engage the
BTO. When the system recognizes that
the accelerator pedal is stuck pressed
and the sequence “accelerator-first-
then-brake-pressed” (this sequence is
recognized as a “conflict”), the engine
power will be automatically reduced
and, if the driver continues to depress
the accelerator and the brake pedal,
the system can make the vehicle come
to a complete stop.
Additionally, if the brake pedal is
released when the accelerator is still
stuck pressed, the corresponding
engine torque increase gradually to a
safe value.
During this event, the ETC light
indicator will illuminate. The systemDriving
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accelerator pedal (see “ACC
Operation Before and During Stop”
in this chapter).
• The ACC system maintains set speed
when driving up hill and down hill.
However, a slight speed change on
moderate hills is normal. In addition,
downshifting may occur while
climbing uphill or descending
downhill. This is normal operation
and necessary to maintain set speed.
When driving uphill and downhill,
the ACC system will cancel if the
braking temperature exceeds normal
range.
Temporary Deactivation A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing
the multifunction control (CANC), or
normal brake pressure while slowing
the vehicle will temporarily deactivate
the ACC without erasing the set speed
memory. The
white light will appear
on the display with below the set
speed.
Conditions for Disabling and
Deactivation Besides the cases specified in the
previous paragraph, the following
conditions will disable the system:
• Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) kicks in. • Transmission lever is not in D (Drive).
• “CORSA” drive mode (TROFEO
version only) is set.
• Ride height is set to “Off Road 1” or
“Off Road 2”.
• The Electronic Stability Control and
the Traction Control System
(ESC/TCS) activate.
• Vehicle parking brake is operated.
• The driver safety belt is unbuckled at
low speed.
• The driver door is ajar at low speed.
• The driver disabled the ESC using the
(ESC OFF) button on central
console.
• The road is too steep both uphill and
downhill at low speed.
The system is deactivated and set
speed is deleted from system memory,
if the ACC ON/OFF button is pressed or
if ignition device is turned to OFF .
Resuming Speed If a speed setting is stored in system
memory, press the multifunction
control (RES +) up and take foot off
the accelerator pedal. The last set
speed will be displayed. WARNING!
The resume function should be used
only when road and traffic conditions
allow it. Resuming a too high or too
low speed for current traffic and road
conditions could cause a harsh vehicle
acceleration or deceleration which
could increase the risk of collisions
and death or serious injury.
Setting the ACC Gap The specified ACC gap can be set by
varying the distance setting among
the four possible options identified by
the number of horizontal bars:
• Maximum (longest) distance: 4 bars.
• Long distance: 3 bars (default
distance).
• Medium distance: 2 bars.
• Short distance: 1 bar.
Using this distance setting and the
vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets
the gap to the vehicle ahead.
If system does not detect the presence
of any vehicles ahead, only the bars
referred to set distance will be
displayed.
When system detects the presence of a
vehicle ahead, it is displayed in front
of the bars (see example in the figure).Driving
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Department of Transportation
Uniform Tire Quality Grades The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by
the tire's manufacturer in each
category is shown on the sidewall of
the tires on your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AAA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement, as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The
temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat,
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance, which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is
essential for safety and best
performance of your vehicle. The tire
pressure monitoring system “TPMS”
setup on the vehicle (see “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System” in this
section) may alert the driver about
insufficient tire pressure even though
the driver is responsible for regularly
checking the tire pressure.
Radial tires fitted on the vehicle may
look properly inflated even when they
actually are under inflated. Do not
make a visual judgment when
determining proper inflation.Driving
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Brakes Self-ventilating disc brakes on the four wheels. The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) acts on the rear wheels.
Levante TROFEO - GTS - S Levante
Front disc diameter Drilled disc: 15 in (380 mm) 13.6 in (345 mm)
Rear disc diameter Drilled disc: 13 in (330 mm) 13 in (330 mm)
Transmission Automatic transmission with 8 speeds, torque converter, lock-up clutch and anti-slip function.
Sequential and traditional control type.
TRANSAXLE-type transmission.
Traction system equipped with rear self-locking differential.
Suspension Front suspensions with double wishbone independent wheels.
Multilink system rear suspensions on independent wheels.
The air suspension system features air spring units at both axles and a closed air supply unit.
Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, axis parallel type.
Steering diameter = 13.72 yd (12.55 m).
No. of steering wheel turns = 1.41 (to the left and right).Features and Specifications
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Interior Maintenance and Care . .400
Maintenance Procedures ..... .371
Periodic Maintenance ....... .367
Scheduled Maintenance Service .364
Scheduled Service Plan ...... .365
Wheels Maintenance ....... .396
Maserati Roadside Assistance
Program ...................17
Mesh Pockets .............. .138
Messages on Main Display Area . . .165
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light). .161
Mirrors ................... .110
External Mirrors ........... .110
Folding Mirrors ........... .112
Integrated External Rearview Mirror
Lights .................. .128
Internal Rearview Mirror ..... .112
Mirrors Positioning ......... .111
Rearview Mirrors .......... .110
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse ....... .111
MTC+ “Controls” Screen ....... .195
MTC+ Settings - Customer
Programmable Features ...... .198
Auto-On Comfort & Remote
Start ................... .206
Clear Personal Data ........ .210
Clock & Date ............. .201
Display ................. .200
Doors & Locks ............ .204
Engine Off Options ......... .206
Lights .................. .203
Pneumatic Suspension ....... .206
Restore Settings ........... .210 Safety and Driving Assistance . . .202
Voice Commands .......... .201
Occupant Restraint System .......57
Off-road Drive .............. .264
After Driving Off-road ....... .267
Driving in Snow and Wet Grass . .266
Driving Through Water ...... .265
Traction Downhill .......... .267
On Board Diagnostics ......... .281
ORC (Occupant Restraint
Controller) .................69
Park Assist ..................
79
Enabling and Disabling Park
Assist ....................83
Parking .................. .271
Parking Brake .............. .268
Passive Entry System ...........42
Pedals, adjustable ........... .110
Pedestrian Emergency Braking
(PEB) ................... .297
Pets, transporting .............79
Phone and Voice Controls on Steering
Wheel .................. .224
Phone Mode ............. .224
Phone/Bluetooth, Customer
settings ................. .208
Power Outlets .............. .133
Power Outlet Inside the Central
Console ................. .134
Power Outlet Inside the
Cupholder ............... .133 Power Outlet Inside the Trunk . .134
Rear Power Outlets ......... .134
Power Sunshades on Rear Door
Windows ..................48
Rear Parking Camera ...........85
Refueling ................. .336
Fuel Filler Neck Access ....... .336
Remote Start System ...........37
Restarting the Vehicle ........ .402
Restraint System ..............65
Child Restraint Systems ........74
RKE (Remote Keyless Entry)
Transmitter .................24
Roadside Assistance Program .....17
Roll-Over Mitigation (ROM) ..... .276
Roll-Over Warning .............15
Roof Rails ................. .147
Safety
Child Restraint Systems ........74
Reporting Safety Defects .......12
Safety Net for Cargo Area ...... .144
Safety Tips ..................57
Scheduled Maintenance Service . . .364
Scheduled Service Plan
Scheduled Maintenance
Indicator ................ .364
Seat Belt ...................57
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
Mode ....................63
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder
System (SBR) ...............64Index
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Passenger Seat Belts ..........61
Seat Belt Reminder Light ..... .164
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women . .65
Seat Belts Pretensioners ........63
Three-Point Seat Belts .........59
Three-Point Seat Belts Height
Adjustment ................61
Three-Point Seat Belts Untwisting
Procedure .................61
Three-Point Seat Belts Use
Instructions ................59
Using the Seat Belt in Automatic
Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) . . .63
Seats ......................97
Driver Memory Seat ........ .101
Easy Entry/Exit Seats ........ .102
Front Heated Seats ...........99
Front Power Seats ............97
Front Ventilated Seats ....... .100
Power Lumbar Seats ..........98
Rear Armrest ............. .104
Rear Seat Folding Seatback . . . .103
Rear Seats ............... .103
Rear Side Heated Seats ...... .104
Seat Adjustment .............98
Service .....................10
Siri Smart Personal Assistant .... .225
SmartBeam System ........... .116
Smoking Kit ................ .137
Snow Chains ............... .328
Spare parts service
Genuine Parts ..............13
Scheduled Maintenance .......13 Spare Parts Service .............13
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) ....................65
Start&Stop System ........... .230
Occupant Safety Function .... .232
Start&Stop Active Indicator . . . .163
Start&Stop Disable Indicator . . . .182
Start&Stop Failure Indicator
Light ................... .182
Start&Stop Function Disabling
Indicator ................ .232
Start&Stop Menu .......... .172
Start&Stop System Failure .... .234
Start the Engine
Engine Start Failure ......... .229
Engine Turn Off ........... .230
Steering Wheel .............
.108
Heated
Steering Wheel ...... .108
Phone
and Voice Controls on
Steering Wheel ............ .224
Sunroof
Initialization Procedure ...... .149
Pinch Protect Feature ....... .149
Slide Opening Sunroof ....... .148
Sunroof Maintenance ....... .150
Venting Sunroof ........... .149
Sunshades ...................48
Sun Visors ................. .137
Surround View Camera System ....87
Symbols ....................14
Danger Symbols .............14 Symbols of Prohibitions and
Compulsory Measures .........14
Tank fuel refill .............. .336
TCS (Traction Control System) .... .275
Technical Data .............. .411
Telltales
Telltales on Speedometer ..... .161
Telltales on Tachometer ...... .163
Tires
Change a Tire ............. .351
Compact spare tire ......... .329
Department of Transportation
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . .325
General Information ........ .321
Inflation Pressure .......... .420
Pneumatic Suspension Mode for
Wheel Change ............ .329
Punctured Tire, use ......... .351
Replacement Tires .......... .327
Tire Pressure .............. .325
Tire Pressure Checkup ....... .326
Tire Safety Information ...... .321
TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring
System .................. .329
Tread Wear Indicators ....... .326
Winter Tires .............. .328
ToolKit................... .348
Towing
Towing a Disabled Vehicle .... .360
Towing the Vehicle ......... .360
Use
the Vehicle Tow Hook .... .360
Vehicle Towing Conditions .... .360Index
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