2019 MASERATI LEVANTE parking brake

WARNING!
• Never use the P (Park) mode as a
substitute for the electric parking
brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to prevent
vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
• Make sure the transmission is in P
(Park) before leaving the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT race the engine when
shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral)
into another gear range, as this can
damage the drivetrain.
• The following indicators should be
used to ensure that you have
engaged the shift lever into the “P”
position:
– when shifting into P (Park), push
the “P” button on the shift lever.
– with the brake pedal released,
verify that “P” position is
illuminated on the shift lever and
in the instrument cluster display. R (Reverse)
This
range is used to move the vehicle
backward.
Switching to R (Reverse) starting from
N (Neutral) is only possible if the
vehicle is moving backwards.
We recommend to shift into R
(Reverse) only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
• Vehicle stationary: switching
between R (Reverse) and D (Drive),
passing from N (Neutral), requires
brake pedal pressed and action on
the lever.
• Vehicle moving: the driver can switch
from R (Reverse) to N (Neutral)
acting on the shift lever without
pressing the unlock button and the
brake pedal.
N (Neutral)
• Vehicle stationary and engine
started: switching from N (Neutral)
to P (Park) requires “P” button
pressed only. Switching from N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) and/or D
(Drive) requires brake pedal and
unlock button pressed and the
action on the shift lever.
• Vehicle moving: switching from N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) and/or D
(Drive) requires pressing the unlock button and the action on the shift
lever. Switching to R (Reverse)
starting from N (Neutral) is only
possible if the vehicle is moving
backwards, while switching to D
(Drive) starting from N (Neutral) is
only possible if the vehicle is moving
forwards.
Set the parking brake and shift the
transmission into P (Park) mode if you
must leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not switch to N (Neutral) and/or
never turn off the ignition to coast
downhill. These are unsafe practices
that limit driver’s response to
changing traffic or road conditions.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or
driving for any other reason with the
transmission in N (Neutral) can result
in transmission damage. Refer to
“Towing a Disabled Vehicle” in section
“Emergency” for further information.
D (Drive)
This
range should be used for most
city and highway driving. It providesDriving
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Parking Brake The vehicle is equipped with an
electric automatic parking brake, also
called EPB (Electric Parking Brake).
The braking action is ensured by a
power actuator directly working on
the brake pad inside each caliper of
the rear brake system.
It can be automatically engaged when
the engine is turned off and
disengaged with engine running,
driver seatbelt latched and driver door
closed, while pressing the brake pedal
and operating the shift lever.
Furthermore, EPB can be automatically
engaged above a slope threshold with
gearshift in park to avoid damage to
the vehicle. EPB can be disengaged
before turning off the vehicle.
When the parking brake is applied, the
warning light
lights up on the
tachometer display and the related
message is displayed on the instrument
cluster for 5 seconds (see “Instrument
Cluster” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”). During engagement and
disengagement procedures, the
warning light
flashes until the
parking brake has reached its
maximum activation force and is
respectively fully released.
In the above-mentioned conditions,
the automatic engagement function
can be deactivated/activated by
selecting the menu item “Vehicle
settings” on the main menu (refer to
paragraph “Deactivating Automatic
Operation” in this chapter).
Manual Engagement/
Disengagement The parking brake can also be
manually engaged or disengaged
when the engine is running or the
ignition switch is in the RUN position,
by pressing the brake pedal and raising the lever located behind the
shift lever.
When the parking brake is applied, the
warning light
lights up on the
tachometer and the related message
will be displayed for 5 seconds on the
instrument cluster.
If you attempt to engage/disengage
the parking brake without having
pressed the brake pedal, a message
will be displayed, warning you to press
the brake pedal.
If the engine was turned off when the
automatic engagement device was
deactivated (see “Deactivating
Automatic Operation” in this chapter)
it is possible to shift the parking brake
simply by pulling the lever upward
within 3 minutes after turning off.Driving
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CAUTION!
The main function of the EPB is to
allow safe parking of the vehicle,
therefore it must only be applied
when the vehicle is already stationary.
If the EPB is used while the vehicle is
moving and decelerating until a speed
lower of 3 mph (5 km/h) and, in
particular, until complete stop
(typically in a sudden brake), it is
necessary to have the EPB system
checked by an Authorized Maserati
Dealer .
WARNING!
• Always hold the brake pedal pressed
during engagement or
disengagement of the parking
brake.
• The EPB command activation while
running generates a deceleration of
the vehicle with strong deceleration
(Dynamic Braking). It is therefore
recommended to use this feature
only in case of emergency. The
stability of the car is guaranteed by
the action of the activated ESC
system. • It is advisable to keep the "Auto
Apply" function always active (On)
so that the vehicle is properly
secured with electric parking brake.
Deactivating Automatic
Operation The automatic engagement function
can be deactivated/reactivated by
selecting the menu item “Vehicle
settings” through the switch on the
right side of the steering wheel (refer
to “Instrument Cluster” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
Press and release the switch toward
the arrow (
) to select “Electric Park
Brake”.
Press and release the switch once
again toward the arrow (
)to
visualize the options connected to this
function. • Auto Apply On (recommended
setting);
• Auto Apply Off.
WARNING!
It is advisable to keep the "Auto
Apply" function always active (On) so
that the vehicle is properly secured
with electric parking brake.
Scroll with the switch toward the
arrow
or through the
programmable options.
Press and release the switch toward
the arrow (
) to set the selected
option. A check mark will remain next
to the selected item until a new
selection is made.Driving
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“Setting Saved” Selection notification
appears as a popup for 2 seconds then
the display will show again the
modified function.
In order to disable the automatic
operation follow the same procedures
and select the other option.
CAUTION!
• Under certain conditions when the
battery voltage is low, the electric automatic parking brake system may
temporarily be deactivated for safety
reasons. Therefore, typically upon
starting the engine, when the
battery voltage drops, a message
may temporarily be displayed,
indicating that automatic operation
is temporarily disabled.
• In case of repetitive requests to reset
the EPB through the messages shown
on the TFT display, please contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
Failure Indication In the event of electric parking brake
system failure, the warning light
on the display will light up and the
related message will show for 5
seconds.
WARNING!
In the event of an EPB failure, take
your vehicle to the nearest Authorized
Maserati Dealer as soon as possible. Initialize the EPB System after
Re-connecting
the V ehicle Battery
After the detachment and the
subsequent connection of the battery,
on the instrument cluster display the
warning light
will be illuminated.
To initialize the EPB system, lift,
release and lift again the lever located
behind the shift lever.
Emergency Disengagement
In case of brake lock with complete
electrical system failure, it is necessary
to force the electric actuator on the
rear calipers (see “Emergency Release
of the Parking Brake” chapter in
section “In an Emergency”).
EPB Operation with
Overheated Brakes Driving on mountain roads with steep
slopes or a sports use of the vehicle
could overheat the brake systemDriving
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components. In these conditions the
parking brake must not be used since
the push of the power actuator might
not be sufficient to ensure vehicle
braking, especially on a slope.
Drive normally without braking to
allow the brakes to cool down a few
minutes before stopping. In this way,
the automatic or manual activation of
the parking brake will ensure vehicle
braking.
Parking Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully applied
and place the transmission lever in the
P (Park) position by pressing the “P”
button.
WARNING!
• Always check that the vehicle is
locked before leaving it.
• Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
• Do not park the vehicle on paper,
grass, dry leaves or other flammable
materials.
• Do not leave the engine running
while the vehicle is unattended.
CAUTION!
• When you need to park the vehicle
on a steep slope, both with the
engine on or off, it is recommended
not only to engage the parking
brake, but also to shift the
transmission lever to P (Park) before
leaving the vehicle.
• When parking on uneven surfaces
(rocks, sidewalks, etc..) do not activate the Entry/Exit ride height to
avoid any contact of the bottom of
the car with the protrusions of the
ground.
When parking on hill roads, it is
important
to turn the
front wheels
toward the curb on a downhill grade
and away from the curb on an uphill
grade.
Apply the parking brake before
placing the shift lever in P (Park),
otherwise the load on the
transmission locking mechanism may
make it difficult to move the shift
lever out of P (Park).
In certain conditions, it is however
advisable to disengage the parking
brake manually and slightly apply the
service brake for starting off. This is
advisable when there are obstacles
very close to the vehicle in the
direction in which you intend to move.Driving
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“Drive Away Inhibit” strategy In order to avoid a dangerous
condition resulting from leaving the
vehicle “not braked” with running
engine and without driver on board, “Drive Away Inhibit” strategy alerts
the driver with messages on the
instrument cluster display and
sounding chimes, then puts the
transmission in P (Park). The table shows the vehicle condition
and the action that the system runs to
exit the dangerous condition.
Vehicle condition Action of the driver
The system puts the
transmission in P
(Park) position.• Engine running and speed lower than
1.8 mph (3 km/h).
• Transmission in any position other P
(Park).
• Driver safety belt unlocked.
• Driver door opened.
• Brake pedal pressed. The driver releases the brake pedal to
get out of the vehicle.
Warnings Warnings
• Slow continuous chime.
• The condition of the vehicle not in P
(Park) position will be signaled by a
message on the display. • Fast chime.
• A message which invites to engage
the parking brake to prevent vehicle
movement will be displayed on the
display.Driving
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Instruments and Controls”), the
engine power may be reduced and
you may feel the brakes being applied
to individual wheels to attempt to
stop the trailer from swaying.
TSM is disabled when the ESC system is
partially deactivated (button
pressed, LED on).
WARNING!
If TSM activates while driving, slow
the vehicle down, stop at the nearest
safe location, and adjust the trailer
load to eliminate trailer sway.
Hill Descent Control (HDC) HDC maintains vehicle speed while
descending hills during various driving
situations, by actively controlling the
brakes.
HDC is part of the ESC system and has
three possible states:
• Off: feature is not enabled and will
not activate.
• Enabled: feature is enabled and
ready but activation conditions are
not met, or driver is actively
overriding with brake or throttle
application. • Active: feature is enabled and
actively controlling vehicle speed.
Enabling and Activating the HDC
HDC is enabled by pressing the HDC
switch on LH side of steering wheel.
NOTE:
The figures only show the Standard
Configuration. The following conditions must also be
met to enable HDC:
• Maximum activation speed: 18 mph
(30 km/h).
• Parking brake is released.
• Driver door is closed.
HDC enabling is indicated by the
white light with below 3 dashes on
instrument cluster display coming
steady on. The light remains white
while the driver operates the pedal
unit to change the speed, or when
driving on a flat stretch of road
between two descents, or when the
descent is over.
Failed enabling is indicated by a
message on display.
Once enabled, when driving the
system automatically activates HDC.
When the vehicle exceeds 2.5 mph
(4 km/h) and a defined threshold of
slope, the light
turns green and the
current speed appears below it until
the default speed value set to 5 mph
(8 km/h). Therefore, the vehicle speed
is increased or decreased until it
reaches the default value.Standard Configuration
Optional Configuration Driving
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Using the Brakes CAUTION!
To obtain a good performance by
brake pads and discs, avoid sudden
braking during the first 190 mi
(300 km).
The pad wear limit is indicated by the
illumination
of the warning
light
and by a message on the
instrument cluster.
In this event, please contact an
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake
failure and possibly an accident.
Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures,
excessive lining wear, and possible
brake damage. In an emergency full
braking capacity may be impaired.
Brake Pads and Brake Discs Wear on the brake pads and brake
discs depends to a great extent on the
driving style and the conditions of use
and therefore cannot be expressed in
actual miles driven on the road.
The brake system is designed for
optimal braking effect at all speeds
and temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and
ambient conditions (e.g. temperature,
humidity and long outdoor stopping
periods) can therefore cause the
brakes to "squeal". This is normal and
will cease after a few brakings.
New Brake Pads and/or Brake
Discs New brake pads have to be “bed in”,
and therefore only attain optimal
friction to the brake disc when the
vehicle has covered several hundreds
of miles.
During this break-in period, the
slightly reduced braking ability must
be compensated for by pressing the
brake pedal harder. This applies whenever the brake pads and/or brake
discs are replaced.
Brake Overheating Driving on mountain roads with steep
slopes or a sports use of the vehicle
could overheat the brake system
components. In these conditions, the
parking brake must not be used since
the push of the power actuator might
not be sufficient to ensure vehicle
braking, especially on a slope.
Drive normally without braking to
allow the brakes to cool down a few
minutes before stopping. The
automatic or manual activation of the
parking brake will ensure vehicle
braking.
Brake overheating could also cause
“squeals” and “vibrations”.Driving
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