2019 MASERATI LEVANTE ECO mode

The indicator beside the displayed
gear will light up just before reaching
the required speed to change
downshift or upshift (example in the
figures).
When the new gear is engaged, the
indicator turns off. If the shift runs late
or is not performed at all, the indicator
remains lit for a few seconds then
turns off. As soon as new conditions
requiring further gear change occur, the indicator light will illuminate
again.
NOTE:
The gearshift indicator will only work
when the transmission is set in M +/-
(Manual) mode.
Transmission Malfunction and
Overheating Conditions Transmission Emergency Control
Transmission function is electronically
monitored to detect abnormal
conditions. If a condition that could
result in transmission damage is
detected, “Transmission Limp Home
Mode” will be activated. In this
situation, the transmission may
operate only in certain gears, or may
not shift at all. In some situations, the
transmission system may not
re-engage if the engine is turned off
and restarted.
A message in the instrument cluster
will inform the driver about the more
serious transmission conditions, and
indicate what actions may be
necessary.
Transmission Oil Overtemperature
If the transmission oil temperature
exceeds the operating limit, the red warning light
illuminates on the
instrument cluster.
In this case, slow down until
temperature returns to normal level
(the light will turn off).
If this is not sufficient, we recommend
to stop the vehicle, shift the lever to
position P (Park) or N (Neutral) and
keep the engine idle until the
temperature red warning light
turns off and the message
disappears from the display. Resume
driving without demanding high
engine performance. If the red
warning light
and the related
message turns on again, it is advisable
to stop the vehicle, turn off the engine
and wait for the engine/transmission
assembly to fully cool down.
If the instrument cluster message
indicates that the transmission may
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perform the following procedure
preferably at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer .
In the event of a momentary problem,
the transmission can be reset to regain
all forward gears by performing the
following steps.
• Stop the vehicle.
• Shift the transmission into P (Park), if
possible.
• Turn the engine off.
• Wait approximately 30 seconds.
• Restart the engine.
• Shift the transmission into D (Drive)
and then into the desired gear
range. If the problem is no longer
detected, the transmission will
return to normal operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset,
we recommend that you visit an
Authorized Maserati Dealer at your
earliest possible convenience, which
has diagnostic equipment to
determine if the problem could recur.
Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position
See chapter “Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park) Position” in section
“In an Emergency”. All-Wheel Drive The active on-demand All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) system provides available
optimum traction for a wide variety of
road and off-road surface and driving
conditions. The system minimizes
wheel slip by automatically redirecting
torque to the front and rear wheels as
necessary.
To maximize fuel economy, the AWD
system automatically disengages
torque distribution on front axle when
road and environmental conditions
are such that wheel slip is unlikely to
occur. When specific road and
environmental conditions require
increased levels of road traction, the
AWD system automatically distributes
the torque between front and rear
axle in order to grant the best driving
experience. Torque distribution is
displayed on the TFT in the “Drive
Mode” main menu. Refer to
paragraph “TFT Display: Menus and
Settings” in chapter “Instrument
Cluster” of section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls” for further
information. WARNING!
There may be a slight delay for AWD
engagement after a wheel slip
condition occurs.
NOTE:
If the A WD
system service warning
light and message appears after
engine start up, or during driving, it
means that the AWD system is not
functioning properly or is in recovery
mode due to overheating caused by
the excessive wheel spin. In this
condition the vehicle can continue
driving but only rear wheel drive is
working. If the warning light and
message are often activated, it is
recommended to have the vehicle
serviced at an Authorized Maserati
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• SPORT (NOT for TROFEO version): to
activate/deactivate a sportier drive
mode. In this mode, the vehicle has a
faster throttle response and ESC
sport calibration (not recommended
on wet/slippery surfaces). Activating
this drive mode, will also change the
EPS setting.
• SPORT and CORSA (TROFEO version
only): to activate/deactivate the
sportier and the race drive mode.
When in "SPORT" drive mode, the
vehicle has a faster throttle response
and ESC sport calibration (not
recommended on wet/slippery
surfaces). Activating this drive mode,
will also change the EPS setting.
When in "CORSA" drive mode, in
addition to what indicated for the
sposts mode, the transmission use a
specific gear shift pattern and the
traction is shifted more on the rear
wheels with increased oversteering
behavior. Traction control with
dedicated calibration to maximize
traction vs stability and "Launch
Control" start mode.
•
(Suspension): to switch between
the two suspension setting modes:
soft (LED light off) and hard ("S" on
the cluster and LED light on).
By selecting one of these drive modes,
the yellow or white LED on the button illuminates and, for some of these, the
vehicle configuration obtained is
graphically displayed on instrument
cluster. The same screen is also
obtained when selecting the “Drive
mode” menu using the buttons on
steering wheel.
When changing drive mode between
OFF ROAD, I.C.E., NORMAL and SPORT,
engine temperature and fuel level
indicators inner edge will change color
if“Outline Coloring” of submenu
“Screen Setup” is set to “On” (see
example in the figure). Refer to
chapter “Instrument Cluster” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
Setting the Drive Mode Drive modes can be set using the
buttons on central console.
Keys (buttons) only have two statuses:
OFF and ON. The OFF status (button released) is the standard function
mode. The ON status is activated by
pressing the button, the dedicated
LED will illuminate. It is necessary to
press the
(ESC OFF) button for at
least 3 seconds.
At each key-on the car starts always in
NORMAL drive mode (all the LEDs are
OFF) and driver can select different
drive mode according to following
table.
Button ON – Button pressed
(LED ON)
Electronic Stability
Control ESC partially
deactivated.
OFF
ROAD OFF ROAD drive mode
ON.
I.C.E. Increased Control and
Efficiency mode ON (*).
SPORT Sportier drive mode
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Button ON – Button pressed
(LED ON)
SPORT
CORSA
(TROFEO
version
only) • Button pressed the
first time (upper LED
ON): sportier drive
mode (SPORT) ON.
• Button pressed the
second time (upper
and lower LED ON):
race drive mode
(CORSA) ON, ESC
partially deactivated
(ON) and hard/stiff
suspension setting
(“S”).
• When button is
pressed third time, it
returns to OFF-button
release.
Hard/stiff suspension
setting (“S”).
(*) I.C.E. (Increased Control and
Efficiency) operates on engine supply
in order to reduce fuel consumption,
exhausts, noisiness (efficiency) by
dampening vehicle reactions
(control). The current mode is also
useful for low-grip surfaces.
The tables below summarize the
adjustment of transmission and engine
parameters according to set drive mode/s.
(ESC OFF) is the only mode
that does not depend on the
activation or deactivation of the other
modes. The tables show the two
configurations with:
•
(ESC OFF) button NOT pressed;
•
(ESC OFF) button pressed.
WARNING!
On Trofeo version, when CORSA drive
mode is activated, the
(ESC OFF)
indicator light on the instrument
cluster is on because the intervention
of the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system is lower than the other
modes, but still present to allow a
more sporty drive.
You can always press (ESC OFF) button
to fully deactivate ESC system. Due to
high power output of the engine can
be potentially dangerous to drive the
car on wet or slippery roads with ESC
off and CORSA drive mode set.Driving
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Button
pressed: LED ON
Button not
pressed: LED OFF OFF
ROAD OFF
ROAD OFF
ROAD OFF
ROAD OFF
ROAD OFF
ROAD
I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E. I.C.E.
I.C.E.
SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT SPORT
SPORT
CORSA CORSA CORSA CORSA CORSA CORSA
Upshift rev.
limiter Ye s Ye s Ye s Yes (No, when in
M+/-) Not Yes (No, when
in M+/-)
Automatic
downshift Normal Normal (Anti -
Stall, when in
M+/-) Normal Performance
(Anti - Stall,
when in M+/-) Anti - Stall Performance
(Anti - Stall,
when in M+/-)
Shifting timing Normal Normal Comfort Sport (Quick -
Sport, when in
M+/-) Quick - Corsa Sport (Quick -
Sport, when in
M+/-)
NOTE:
A different drive mode can be set even
with engine running and vehicle in
motion.
To activate a drive mode, press briefly
the corresponding button. The LED
beside the button will light up and set
drive mode screen will be displayed
(example in the figure: NORMAL) for 5
seconds. Activate/Deactivate
(ESC OFF) Drive
Mode
To activate (ESC OFF) drive mode
press the corresponding button for at
least 3 seconds: the yellow LED on the
button will turn on.Driving
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Drive Mode Default Condition Possible Ride Height / Command
ESC Corsa • Other ride heights can not be set when in
“CORSA” mode.
• Entry/Exit / Via dedicated drive height
selector according to current speed.Corsa
Aero 2
ESC Sport • Normal / Via dedicated drive height selector
according to current speed.
• Aero1/Via dedicated drive height selector
according to current speed.
• Aero 2 / Only speed dependent.
• Entry/Exit / Via dedicated drive height
selector according to current speed.Sport
Aero 1
Automatic Selection of “NORMAL”
Drive Mode upon Ignition
(Predominant Mode)
If “Off Road” drive mode was set
before switching off the vehicle,
“NORMAL” drive mode will be set
automatically upon re-ignition. Over
3 mph (5 km/h), vehicle height if was
set to “Off Road 1” or “Off Road 2”
will lower to “Normal” ride height if
no other inputs from the user. I.C.E. Mode excluding ESC
To release the vehicle in low grip
conditions (e.g.: heaps of snow, mud,
sand, etc), it is possible to shift the
transmission in the specific driving
mode as required for these situations,
by pressing the I.C.E. button and to
exclude completely the yaw and
spinning control system, by pressing
the button for at last three seconds
(ESC OFF). Setting Ride Height The pneumatic suspension system
ensures vehicle continuous automatic
leveling and allows setting ground
clearance by simply moving the ride
height selector.
The selector can be moved forward
(
) and backward ( )byone
position at a time in order to set six
different heights. Every position is
identified by the switch-on of the
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the position of the vehicle with little
suspension movements to ensure a
proper appearance.
Display Messages
After shifting selector to change
position, a pop-up message will
indicate for 5 seconds when set
position has been reached (after
pneumatic suspension system
intervention that might last up to 30
seconds).
This type of message will be displayed
only if the option to view all
pneumatic suspension system messages
was set (For further details, refer to
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
Set ride height and drive mode can be
monitored on instrument cluster
display via “Drive mode” menu, using
buttons on the right-hand side of the steering wheel (see chapter
“Instrument Cluster” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
The change from one position to
another can occur only if the following
requirements are met.
• Lifting: engine running, speed lower
than preset limit, etc.
• Lowering: engine running, speed
lower than preset limit, doors closed,
etc.
Ride height change can be temporarily
suspended or disabled under the
following conditions, as indicated in
the pop-up messages on instrument
cluster display.
• High speed: decrease speed to set
new height.
• Pneumatic suspension system
overheat: wait for the system to cool
down before changing height.
• Door(s) and/or liftgate open: close
door(s) and liftgate to lower the
vehicle.
• Pneumatic suspension system
temporarily disabled or in fault: wait
a few minutes and repeat the
operation or contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer . • Low battery: start the engine to
recharge battery and change ride
height.
• Entry/Exit position not available:
check the cause preventing this
control.
Using the Ride Height Positions and
speed Thresholds
The different ride heights that can be
set with the selector allow user to
drive the vehicle on and off road,
using the available drive modes and
functions.
NOTE:
The indications below explain as a
general rule which selector position
has to be used in certain situations and
which are the speed thresholds at
which it is possible to set the available
ride height and when system
automatically switches to a different
height. In any case, the driver must
always assess and set the ride height
and drive mode most suitable to the
conditions of the current driving path
on a case by case basis.
• Normal : normal ground clearance.
This is the standard height position
of the pneumatic suspension and is
meant for normal road conditions.Driving
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In this ride height position driver can
set the “NORMAL” and “I.C.E. drive
modes. After the engine is switched
off, the drive mode is set to
“NORMAL”. If “OFF ROAD” drive
mode was set, “NORMAL” mode will
be set, but the user-set ride height
will remain until the speed threshold
is reached.
• Off Road 1 : raises the vehicle by
approx. 1 in (25 mm).
This is the height suitable for most
off road driving conditions until the
other off road option is needed. This
ride height can set only in “OFF
ROAD” drive mode. Select this
height while the vehicle speed is
below 50 mph (80 km/h). When in
the “Off Road 1” height, if the
vehicle speed remains between
80 km/h (50 mph) and 56 mph
(90 km/h) for over 30 seconds or if
vehicle speed exceeds 56 mph
(90 km/h), the vehicle will be
automatically lowered to
“NORMAL” height. For further
details, refer to "Off-road Drive" in
this section.
• Off Road 2 : raises the vehicle by
approx. 1.5 in (40 mm).
This height is intended for off-road
use only where maximum ground
clearance is required. This ride height can be set only in “OFF
ROAD” drive mode.
Select this height while the vehicle
speed is below 18 mph (30 km/h).
When in the “Off Road 2” height, if
the vehicle speed remains between
18 mph (30 km/h) and 25 mph (40
km/h) for over 30 seconds or if
vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
(40 km/h), the vehicle will be
automatically lowered to “Off Road
1” height. For further details, refer
to "Off-road drive" in this section.
• Aero 1 : lowers the vehicle by approx.
0.8 in (20 mm).
This height provides improved
aerodynamics by lowering the
vehicle. This ride height is available
in “NORMAL”, “SPORT ”, “
(Suspension)“ or “I.C.E.” drive
mode. System automatically lowers
the vehicle when speed remains
between 74 mph (120 km/h) and
80 mph (130 km/h) for over 15
seconds or if the vehicle speed
exceeds 80 mph (130 km/h). The
system will return to “NORMAL”
height when the vehicle speed
remains between 62 mph (100 km/h)
and 56 mph (90 km/h) for over 15
seconds or if the vehicle speed falls
below 56 mph (90 km/h). The vehicle
will enter “Aero 1” height, regardless of vehicle speed if the
“SPORT” mode is set.
• Aero 2 : lowers the vehicle by approx.
1.4 in (35 mm).
It is the height ensuring excellent
aerodynamics for top performance
by further lowering the vehicle. This
ride height is available in
“NORMAL”, “SPORT ”, “
(Suspension)“ or “I.C.E.” drive
mode.
This is the default ride height when
“CORSA” drive mode (TROFEO
version only) is set. System
automatically lowers the vehicle
when speed exceeds 105 mph
(170 km/h) or when it remains
between 105 mph (170 km/h) and
115 mph (185 km/h) for over 15
seconds. The system will return to
Aero 1 height when the vehicle
speed remains between 96 mph
(155 km/h) and 87 mph (140 km/h)
for over 15 seconds or if the vehicle
speed falls below 87 mph (140 km/h).
• Easy/Entry : lowers the vehicle by
approx. 1.8 in (45 mm).
This mode lowers the vehicle for
easier passenger entry and exit as
well as lowering the rear of the
vehicle for easier loading and
unloading of cargo from the trunk.
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