2019 MASERATI LEVANTE transmission

Traction Downhill When descending mountains or hills,
use Hill Descent Control (HDC) to
avoid repeated heavy braking (for
further details, refer to “Brake and
Stability Control System” in this
section).
When descending mountains or hills,
repeated braking can cause brake
fade with loss of braking power. Avoid
repeated heavy braking and
downshift the transmission whenever
possible in order to cool down the
brakes.
Warnings and Tips for Off-road
Driving When driving off-road, using the “OFF
ROAD” drive mode which is specific
for this use.
Before driving, always make sure that
the vehicle reached the ride height set
through the selector.
When driving, always:
• limit driving speed as much as
possible to tackle bends, bumpy
sections and slopes;
• increase visual control in front and
on the sides of the vehicle to quickly
spot any obstacles in your path
(potholes, branches, etc.); Always consider these tips further to
your experience gained in off-road
driving.
After Driving Off-road Off-road operation puts more stress
on your vehicle than does most
on-road driving. After going off-road,
it is always a good idea to check for
damage. That way you can get any
problems taken care of right away and
have your vehicle ready when you
need it.
• Completely inspect the underbody of
your vehicle. Check tires, body
structure, steering, suspension, and
exhaust system for damage.
• Inspect the radiator for mud and
debris that might decrease sinking
effect and clean as required.
• Check for accumulations of plants or
brush in underbody. These things
could be a fire hazard if they get in
contact with the exhaust system.
• After extended operation in mud,
sand, water, or similar dirty
conditions, have all parts that got in
contact with mud, sand and water
inspected and cleaned as soon as
possible. WARNING!
Abrasive material in any part of the
brakes may cause excessive wear or
unpredictable braking operation. Do
not drive if braking system is not
efficient: get your brakes checked and
cleaned as necessary by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
• If you experience unusual vibration
after
driving in mud, slush or similar
conditions, check the wheels and
suspension linkages for impacted
material. Impacted material can
cause wheel imbalance and affect
suspension response. Removing it
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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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exits from this strategy when the
accelerator pedal is completely
unstuck.
Hill Start Assist (HSA) The HSA system is designed to assist
the driver when starting a vehicle
uphill. HSA will maintain the level of
brake pressure applied for a short
period of time also after releasing the
brake pedal.
If the driver does not apply the
throttle during this short period of
time, the system will release brake
pressure and the vehicle will start
sloping down. The system will release
brake pressure proportionally to the
amount of throttle/torque applied as
the vehicle starts to move in the
chosen direction.
HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in
order for HSA to activate:
• vehicle is stationary;
• gear selection matches vehicle uphill
direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is
in forward gear; vehicle backing
uphill is in reverse gear).
HSA will work in R (Reverse) and all
forward gears when the activation
criteria have been met. The system will not activate if the
transmission is placed in N (Neutral) or
P (Park).
Roll-Over Mitigation (ROM) This system anticipates the potential
for wheel lift by monitoring the
driver's steering wheel input and the
speed of the vehicle. When ROM
determines that the rate of change of
the steering wheel angle and vehicle's
speed are sufficient to potentially
cause wheel lift, it then applies the
appropriate brake and may also
reduce engine power to lessen the
chance that wheel lift will occur.
ROM will only intervene during very
severe or evasive driving maneuvers.
ROM can only reduce the chance of
wheel lift occurring during severe or
evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot
prevent wheel lift due to other factors,
such as road and off-road conditions,
leaving the roadway, or striking
objects or other vehicles.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading,
road and off-road conditions, and
driving conditions, influence the
chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ROM cannot prevent all wheel
lift or roll-overs, especially those that
involve leaving the roadway or
striking objects or other vehicles. The
capabilities of a ROM-equipped
vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner, which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or
the safety of others.
Trailer Sway Mitigation (TSM) TSM uses sensors in the vehicle to
recognize an excessively swaying
trailer and will take the appropriate
actions to attempt to stop the sway.
The system may reduce engine power
and apply the brake of the
appropriate wheel(s) to counteract the
sway of the trailer. TSM will become
active automatically once an
excessively swaying trailer is
recognized.
TSM cannot stop all trailers from
swaying. Always use caution when
towing a trailer and follow the trailer
tongue weight recommendations.
Refer to “Trailer Towing” in this
section for further information. When
TSM is functioning, the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” will flash (see “Instrument
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and automatic transmission control
systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will
provide excellent performance and
fuel economy, as well as engine
emissions well within current local
regulations of various countries.
If any of these systems require service,
the system will turn on the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
It will also store diagnostic codes and
other information, which your
Authorized Maserati Dealer will use to
service your vehicle. Although the
vehicle will still be driveable and not
need towing, contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer for service as soon as
possible. CAUTION!
• Prolonged driving with the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
on could cause further damage to
the emissions control system. It could
also affect fuel economy and
drivability. The vehicle must be
serviced before any emissions tests
can be performed.
•Ifthe
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is flashing while the
engine is running, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is
required at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer .
• After the problem has been solved,
the Authorized Maserati Dealer
personnel will perform specific tests
for a complete check of the system
and, if necessary, road tests.Electronic Cruise Control The electronic Cruise Control (CC)
enables the driver to maintain the
desired vehicle speed without pressing
the accelerator pedal, reducing driving
fatigue on highways, especially long
trips, as the set speed is automatically
maintained. A firm press on the
accelerator pedal or the braking pedal
will temporarily deactivate the cruise
control function.
CAUTION!
The device can only be switched on at
speeds exceeding 18 mph (30 km/h)
and it switches off automatically when
the brake pedal or the accelerator
pedal is pressed.
WARNING!
The Cruise Control function must only
be activated when traffic and the
route permit a constant speed to be
maintained safely for a sufficiently
long distance.Driving
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below the set speed with steady light
will be displayed.
Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push
upward the multifunction switch (RES
+) and release. The
green light with
below the set speed will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. Resume can be
used at any speed above 18 mph
(30 km/h).
Using Electronic Cruise Control
on Hills The transmission may be downshifted
on hills to maintain the vehicle set
speed. The CC system maintains set
speed up and down hills. A slight
speed change on moderate hills is
normal. On steep slopes it is
recommended to drive without CC.
WARNING!
Electronic Cruise Control can be
dangerous where the system cannot
maintain a constant speed. Do not use
electronic Cruise Control in heavy
traffic or on winding, icy,
snow-covered or slippery roads. Adaptive Cruise Control -
ACC (optional) ADAS Equipments The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is
part of ADAS equipments together
with:
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
• Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Highway Assist (HAS)
• Traffic Sign Assist (TSA).
FCW, HAS and TSA are separate
functions that may not be present in
the ADAS equipment. For more details
see “Forward Collision Warning -
FCW”, “Highway Assist - HAS" and
"Traffic Sign Assist - TSA" in this
section.
NOTE:
LKA and ABSA are described in the
relevant chapters of this section.
ACC Preview The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
further increases the drive comfort
ensured by the Cruise Control when
driving on highways and freeways.
Always consider that ACC is not a safety system and is not designed to
prevent accidents.
The ACC allows driver to keep Cruise
Control active in limited or moderate
traffic conditions with no need to
constantly restore the Cruise Control.
The ACC uses a radar sensor, located
on the front grille behind the trident,
and the forward-facing camera behind
the internal rear-view mirror to detect
the presence of a vehicle ahead at a
close distance and moving in the same
direction.
This vehicle, in this chapter, will be
indicated as "target vehicle" or
"vehicle ahead".
NOTE:
• If the sensor detects no vehicle
ahead, the ACC system will maintain
set steady speed.
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Apart from the image at the center of
the display, CC, ACC, HDC, LKA and
HAS systems status is represented by
icons at the top left and right. These
icons remain displayed even when
exiting the “Driver Assist” screen.
The vehicle(s) and horizontal bars
represent the ACC status as ready
(white) or with sensed vehicle ahead
(green); the white, grey or yellow lines
represent the LKA and HAS systems.
The ACC screen can be displayed any
time driver changes system status or
settings. After 5 seconds of ACC
inactivity, the display goes back to last
screen.
ACC Controls and Activation
Conditions The buttons on the LH side of the
steering wheel control the ACC
operations and the other
functions/driver assist systems installed
to this vehicle. 1 Multifunction control shared by all
driver assist functions/systems:
• Press up (indication “RES +”):
increase speed, set current speed
or resume previously set speed
when system is in “cancelled”
status.
• Pushed (indication “CANC”):
cancel the function if it was in
“set” status, going in a ready
condition but remembering the
previous set speed.
• Press down (indication “SET -”):
set speed/decrease speed. 2 Two functions button with ACC
activated:
• ACC Gap: pressed and released;
set the distance to sensed vehicle
ahead as horizontal bars (setting
cycle starts to 3 bars).
• CC On: pressed for 2 seconds
activates the CC system.
• Press it to switch from CC to
ACC.
3 ACC ON/OFF button. If enabled,
pressing this button will disable CC.
4 HAS ON/OFF button with ACC set
only . See "Highway Assist - HAS" in
this section for further details.
NOTE:
Any change made to tire dimensions
affects performance of Adaptive Cruise
Control and Front Collision Warning
(FCW), if equipped.
The ACC is not activated in the
following conditions:
• When braking.
• When parking brake is activated.
• When automatic transmission is in P
(Park), R (Reverse) or N (Neutral).
• When vehicle speed is out of preset
speed range.
• When brakes are overheated.Driving
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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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