2019 MASERATI LEVANTE ignition

NOTE:
• For further details refer to the
“Maserati Touch Control Plus
(MTC+)” guide.
• All settings must be edited with
ignition device set to RUN position.
To display the programmable features
menu on MTC+, you can also touch
soft-key to view all available
applications and then select
“Settings”. In this mode the MTC+ System allows
you to access the following
programmable features (some of them
are optional or for a specific
model/version and may not be
available on your vehicle): Display,
Units, Voice Commands, Clock, Safety
& Driving Assistant, Lights, Doors &
Locks, Auto-On Comfort & Remote
Start, Engine Off Options, Suspension,
Audio, Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM
Setup, Restore Settings and Clear
Personal Data.
NOTE:
• Only one touch screen area/soft-key
may be selected at a time.
• Menu navigation indications refer to
the use of soft-keys on MTC+ display:
the same operations can be
performed using the manual
controls on central console. To make a selection, and enter the
desired function, touch the
corresponding soft-key on the menu
(the picture shown is “Engine Off
Options”).
To scroll through the functions, move
the cursor up or down, or touch the
arrow
or . Once the desired
mode is entered, press and release the
touch screen area of the setting that
you wish to modify. The new setting
will be highlighted with one or more
boxes to indicate status or possible
variants of the function status. A
check mark in a box indicates the
current status of the function. Touch
the check mark to cancel, or the
empty box to insert the check mark,
and change the status of the function.With ADAS Dashboard Instruments and Controls
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D (Drive), front parking sensors are
NOT activated.
• Front ParkSense Volume
When this feature is selected, the
chime volume of front park assist
sensors can be set to “Low”,
“Medium” or “High” level.
“Medium” is the default setting.
The system will retain its last known
configuration state through ignition
cycles.
• Rear ParkSense Volume
When this feature is selected, the
chime volume of rear park assist
sensors can be set to “Low”,
“Medium” or “High” level.
“Medium” is the default setting.
The system will retain its last known
configuration state through ignition
cycles.
• Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse
By selecting this feature the outside
side-view mirrors will tilt downward
when the ignition is in RUN position
and the transmission shift lever is in
R (Reverse) position. The mirrors will
move back to their previous
position when the transmission is
shifted out of R (Reverse). The
feature can be set to “On” or “Off”. • Auto Folding Side Mirrors
By selecting this feature the
rear-view mirrors automatically fold
when the vehicle is locked by the
key fob and when the power
liftgate (if equipped) is closed and
locked by pressing the
button on
the outer ledge of the left boot
compartment lining. When the
vehicle and the liftgate will be
unlocked and the ignition device is
set in RUN position, the rear-view
mirrors will automatically open in
the position they had before the
lock.
If the mirrors were manually folded
by the switch on the driver's door
panel, before a lock action, they will
need to be manually unfold to
reactivate the automatic behave.
• ParkView Backup Camera Delay
By selecting this feature, when the
shift lever is moved out of R
(Reverse), the rear view image with
dynamic grid lines will be displayed
for up to 10 seconds after shifting
unless the forward vehicle speed
exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h), or the
transmission is shifted into P (Park)
or the ignition device is switched to
the OFF position. The feature can be
set to “On” or “Off”. • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
By selecting this feature, the system
will automatically activate the
windshield wipers if the rain sensor
senses moisture on the windshield.
The feature can be set to “On” or
“Off”.
• Hill Start Assist
This feature allows you to disable
the HSA system. The feature can be
set to “On” or “Off”. See “Brake
and Stability Control System” in
section “Driving” for further details.
Lights Press the “Lights” soft-key to set the
following modes.
• Headlight Off Delay
By selecting this feature, the driver
can choose to have the headlight
off or lit for 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when the engine is shut off. To
change the current headlight off
delay status, touch and release the
“0”, “30”, “60” or “90” soft-key to
select the desired time range.Dashboard Instruments and Controls
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horn will sound when the doors are
locked with the key fob RKE
transmitter. You can choose from
the following options: “Off” (no
sound), “1st Press” (sound on the
first press of the
button) and
“2nd Press” (sound on the second
press of the
button).
• Sound Horn with Remote Start
When this feature is selected, the
horn will sound when you use the
key fob RKE transmitter to start the
engine. The feature can be set to
“On” or “Off”. See “Remote Start
System” in section “Before Starting”
for further details.
• Remote Unlock Sequence
By selecting this feature you may set
up only the driver's door or all
doors mode will unlock on the first
press of the key fob RKE transmitter
button. When “Driver Door” is
selected, you must press the key fob
RKE transmitter
button twice to
unlock also the passenger's doors.
When unlocking “All Doors” by first
press selection mode, all doors will unlock on the first press of the key
fob RKE transmitter
button.
If the vehicle is programmed on “1st
Press of Key Fob Unlocks”:
• all doors will unlock no matter
which “Passive Entry” equipped
door handle is grasped;
• only the driver’s door will unlock
when the driver’s door is grasped;
• with “Passive Entry”, touching the
handle more than once will only
result in the driver’s door opening.
If driver door first is selected, once
the driver door is opened, the
interior door lock/unlock switch can
be used to unlock all doors (or use
key fob RKE transmitter).
• Passive Entry
This feature allows you to lock and
unlock the vehicle door(s) without
having to push the key fob RKE
transmitter
or buttons. By
selecting this feature, “Passive
Entry” may be set to “On” or “Off”.
The default status is “On”. With
“Passive Entry” deactivated, also the
“Pre-Short Drop” function is
disabled (for further information,
refer to “Bodywork Maintenance
and Care” in section “Maintenance
and Care”). • Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob
This selected mode enables to
combine the key fob to personal
driver’s position settings. These
settings will be implemented when
pressing the
button on the key
fob RKE transmitter with ignition
device in RUN position.
• Power Liftgate Alert
When this feature is available, if it
selected, further to turn indicators
flashing, an acoustic warning will
also be triggered when opening
and closing the liftgate and also
when the fully open position of the
liftgate is set by the user. The
feature can be set to “On” or “Off”.
• Hands Free Power Liftgate
To prevent the accidental opening
of the power liftgate/Hand free
(optional) with the movement of
the foot, it is possible to disable the
“Hand Free” function. The feature
can be set to “On” or “Off”. This
operation is recommended when
you have to wash the car (for
further information, refer to
“Power Liftgate Operation” in
section “Before Starting”).Dashboard Instruments and Controls
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Normal Starting of the
Engine WARNING!
It is dangerous to run the engine in an
enclosed area. The engine consumes
oxygen and discharges carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide and other
toxic gases in the atmosphere.
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
When doors are opened, the
instrument
cluster displays the
Maserati
Logo in the center and the
complete odometer plus the open
doors indicator
in the lower part of
the cluster.
Before starting the engine, close the
doors, adjust your seat, the inside and
outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt
and instruct all other occupants to
buckle their seat belts.
The shift lever must be in P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position before you can start
the engine. Apply the brakes before
shifting into any driving gear (see
“Automatic Transmission” in this
section). CAUTION!
• Before starting the engine, switch off
the electrical devices with a high
power consumption (air-conditioning
and heating system, heated rear
window, headlights, etc.).
• Do not start the engine if the fuel
level in the tank is low.
The keyless ignition allows the driver
to
operate the ignition
switch by
pushing the center button, as long as
the key fob RKE transmitter is within
the passenger compartment (check
“Keys” in section “Before Starting” for
further information).
By pressing the brake pedal and
pushing the START/STOP button the
engine starts. Instrument cluster
displays the initial sequence with
indicator light and analog instruments
test routine and switch-on of the
engine temperature indicators and
fuel level. This happens if option “On”
was set in screen settings for display
switch-on (see chapter “Instrument
cluster” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”).Driving
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The current display subsequently sets
up with the latest screenshot.
If the engine fails to start, the starter
will disengage automatically after 10
seconds. If you wish to stop the
cranking of the engine prior to
starting it, press the button again. NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a
warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
If the driver only pushes the
START/STOP button but does not press
the brake pedal, the ignition switch
cycles to the ACC position (see “Keys”
in section “Before Starting”) and the
instrument cluster displays the latest
screenshot.
At the second press of the
START/STOP button, the ignition
device switches to RUN position (see
“Keys” in section “Before Starting”)
and the instrument cluster displays the
latest screenshot.
At the third press of the START/STOP
button the ignition switch returns to
OFF position and the display powers
down.
At the fourth press of the START/STOP
button the screen will display the
message that invites you to press the
brake pedal and push the START/STOP
button to start the engine. NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC
or RUN (engine not running) position
and the transmission is in P (Park), the
system will automatically time out
after 30 minutes of inactivity and the
ignition will switch to the OFF
position.
After starting the engine, the idle
speed is controlled automatically and
will decrease as the engine warms up.
Engine Start Failure WARNING!
• Do not attempt to push or tow your
vehicle to get it started. Vehicles
equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this
way.
• If the vehicle battery is dead,
booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery
or the battery in another vehicle.
This type of start can be dangerous
if done improperly. See “Auxiliary
Jump Start Procedure” in section “In
an Emergency” for further
information.Driving
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Starting with a Cold Engine
Start-off slowly, avoiding sudden
acceleration and rev the engine up at
low medium speeds. High-
performance driving should be
avoided until the engine temperature
reaches 149-158°F (65-70°C).
Engine Turn-Off • With the shift lever in P (Park), D
(Drive) or R (Reverse) positions (see
“Automatic Transmission” in this
section) and vehicle standstill, press
and release the START/STOP button
to switch off the engine. A burst on
the accelerator pedal before turning
off the engine has no purpose and
increases fuel consumption.
• If the shift lever is in N (Neutral) and
the START/STOP button is pressed
once, the instrument cluster will
display a “Vehicle Not in Park”
message and the engine will remain
running.
WARNING!
Never leave a vehicle out of the P
(Park) position, as it could move. NOTE:
If
the ignition switch is left in the ACC
or RUN (engine not running) position
and the transmission is in P (Park), the
system will automatically time out
after 30 minutes of inactivity and the
ignition will switch to OFF position.
Engine Turn Off when in Automatic
Start&Stop
When the engine has been turned off
by the Start&Stop system, press and
release the START/STOP button. The
ignition switch will return to the OFF
position and the vehicle is off.
“Panic Stop” Strategy In panic conditions, if driver stops
engine in any non-standard manner
while driving at a speed over 5 mph
(8 km/h), the “Panic Stop” strategy can
manage the situation by checking
gearchange condition upon engine
cutting, driver’s action on brakes, road
condition (flat or slope) so as to set
gearchange to the most suitable
condition.Automatic Start&Stop
System The Maserati Start&Stop system allows
the engine to automatically switch off
when the vehicle stops and to restart
when the driver intends to drive. This
feature helps reduce fuel
consumption. During the “Stop
(AutoStop)” phase the ignition is still
on and all security features are
available.
In order for the Start&Stop to activate,
the vehicle must be stationary and the
brake pedal adequately pressed.
NOTE:
If the brake pedal is not sufficiently
pressed the Start&Stop may not
function even if the vehicle is stopped.
When the Start&Stop switches off the
engine, the related light
illuminates on the instrument
cluster.
As soon as the brake pedal is released,
the engine turns on.
While the vehicle is stopped, the
transmission can be placed in P (Park)
pressing the “P” button on the shift
lever.
In this case it is possible to release the
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gearshift behaviour could become
perfect as expected after few
hundreds of km.
CAUTION!
In order to properly use the automatic
transmission, it is essential that you
read through the whole chapter, so
that you can understand right from
the start what the correct and granted
operations are.
Damage to the transmission may occur
if the following precautions are not
observed:
• Shift into P (Park) only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop:
this is the default position of the
lever. After engaged P (Park) it is
possible set the ignition switch to
OFF .
• Shift into or out of R (Reverse) only
after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Do not shift between P (Park), R
(Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive)
when the engine is above idle speed
• To effect any change from vehicle
stop to R (Reverse), D (Drive), 1 st
or 2 nd
gear, it is necessary to keep the
brake pedal fully depressed.
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to move the shift
lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if
the engine speed is higher than idle
speed. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and when
your foot is firmly pressing on the
brake pedal.
• As with all vehicles, you should
never exit a vehicle while the engine
is running. Before exiting a vehicle,
always apply the electronic parking
brake, shift the transmission into P
(Park), and turn the engine off.
• When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key fob and lock your
vehicle.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a feature
which
requires the transmission to be
placed in P (Park) before the engine
can be turned off. This prevents the
driver from inadvertently leaving the
vehicle without having placed the
transmission in P (Park). This system
also locks the transmission in P (Park) whenever the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
Automatic Transmission Lever Automatic transmission is operated by
a shift lever with unlock button,
located on the central console, which
can have the following operating
positions:
• P (Park): button control;
• R (Reverse);
• N (Neutral);
• D (Drive) automatic forward speed;
• M -/+ (Manual): “+” shifting to
higher gear or “–“ shifting to lower
gear in manual mode (see “Drive
Mode” in this section).
Transmission status is visible on the
lever and on the lower part of the
Instrument cluster display.Driving
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Shift Lever Movements
Shift lever has two main positions with
a single step selection (backward/
forward): two unstable position ( 2 )
and ( 3 ) and two stable position ( 1 ) and
( 4 ). • Automatic lane (“R”, “N”, “D”) as
main central position.
• Manual lane (“M +/-“) on left
position: move forward for “–“ and
backward for “+”.
• “P” is a button on the top of the
lever.
Shift Lever Backlit
• White backlit for “P”, “R”, “N”, “D”
and “M +/-“: brighter when selected
and dimmer when not selected.
• When P (Park) mode is selected, the
letter “P” becomes brighter and “
” appears brighter near “N”.
Backlit on the shift lever depends on
the status of the ignition device. To Engage a Mode (briefly)
To select one of the operating modes,
move the lever as previously indicated
and press the brake pedal at the same
time.
To engage “P” mode, driver must press
the “P” button.
In order to engage “R”, “N” or “D”
mode, driver have to move the shift
lever by pressing the unlock button. If
the unlock button is not pressed, the
instrument cluster shows the popup
message shows in picture.Driving
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