2019 MASERATI LEVANTE ECO mode

Active Alternator To improve overall efficiency by
reducing the auxiliary loads on the
engine, the vehicle is equipped with a
smart alternator that is mainly active
in the latter energy balance phases
(for example, during braking, coasting
and overloading). The alternator
becomes active when the battery
charge is insufficient and when the
vehicle exits from the braking and
overload situations.
Active Alternator Feature (if feature is
available)
In the I.C.E. screen, the user can display
in the form of dynamic bars some
informative parameters on the state of
battery charge ("CHARGE"), efficiency
of drive style ("EFFICIENCY") and the
matured economy (“
” bonus range)
expressed in miles (mi) or kilometres
(km). The bonus range (about 37 mi / 60 km
for each full of fuel) is automatically
reset every time the vehicle is refueled.
Off-Road Drive This vehicle is equipped with a specific
“Off Road” driving mode which allows
to drive through various terrain
conditions (rock, mud, sand), also
uphill and downhill, eventually in
condition of lateral inclination.
To set the "OFF ROAD" drive mode,
please see the paragraphs “Setting the
Drive Mode” and “Setting Ride
Height” of chapter “Drive Mode” in
this section.
In order to enhance this specific
performance, the "OFF ROAD" drive
mode modifies the setting of:
• Ride height;
• Engine, transmission calibration;
• Suspensions.
When “OFF ROAD” is selected, ride
height is set to “Off Road 1” (vehicle is
higher by approx. 1 in / 25 mm).
It is possible to select ride height “Off
Road 2” (vehicle is raised by approx.
1.5 in / 40 mm) using the ride height
selector.
“OFF ROAD” drive mode is limited up
to a max speed of 56 mph (90 km/h). In
case the vehicle speed should exceed
this limit, the drive mode will be
de-selected automatically and the
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“Off Road 2” ride height is limited
instead up to a max speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h). In case the vehicle speed
should exceed this limit, ride height
will be put automatically to “Off Road
1” while driving mode will remain
“OFF ROAD”.
An advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road,
allowing you to anticipate problems.
A higher clearance and the longer
travel of the suspension might allow
the vehicle to overcome some
obstacles.
A higher ground clearance means a
higher center of gravity. If at all
possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers. Failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover .
Although the pneumatic suspension
system contributes to limiting these
risks by setting precautionary speed
thresholds, the driver must always pay
utmost attention and drive carefully.
WARNING!
“Off Road 2” ride height must always
be selected in case of water fording.
Please remember water fording limits:
max depth of the water must be lower than 19 in (50 cm) and crossing
speed lower than 5 mph (8 km/h).
In “OFF ROAD” drive mode, also
engine,
transmission settings are
changed in order to provide the most
suitable level of torque and selected
gear to improve traction on
low-adherence condition and uphill
climbing.
WARNING!
In case of downhill, the use of the Hill
Descent Control (HDC) is
recommended, especially for relevant
slope and in case of low-adherence
conditions.
Also suspensions (Skyhook Continuous
Damping
Control) are set
to a specific
calibration in “OFF ROAD” drive
mode, in order to obtain the right
damping force provided by the shock
absorbers, combined with the
increased ride heights “Off Road 1”
and “Off Road 2”.
Driving Through Water Set maximum ride height “Off Road
2” before driving through water.
Although your vehicle is capable of
driving through water, a number precautions must be considered
before entering the water.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is capable of water
fording to a maximum of 19 in (50 cm)
of water. To maintain optimal
performance of your vehicle’s heating
and ventilation system it is
recommended to switch the system
into recirculation mode during water
fording.
CAUTION!
When driving through water, do not
exceed 5 mph (8 km/h). Always check
water depth before entering, as a
precaution. Check all fluids
afterwards: driving through water
may cause damage to engine and
driveline that may not be covered by
the new vehicle limited warranty.
Driving through water more than a
few
inches/centimeters deep will
require extra caution to ensure safety
and prevent damage to your vehicle. If
you must drive through water, try to
determine the depth and the bottom
condition (and location of any
obstacles) prior to entering. Proceed
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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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• HDC will be deactivated but remain
available when driver pushes the
accelerator steadily, without
exceeding 18 mph (30 km/h). A
pop-up message and the
green
light will stay on.
• When the vehicle speed exceeds
18 mph (30 km/h) but is lower than
31 mph (50 km/h) this function turns
to stand-by mode, the
light with
below the set speed turns white. In
this case, to reset the function it is
necessary to push up (RES +)
multifunction switch.
• While, if speed exceeds 31 mph
(50 km/h), or when driving beyond
18 mph (30 km/h) for over 70
seconds, system will immediately
disable the feature and the
light
will turn off. Brake Overheating with HDC
The icon on instrument cluster display
and the LED on steering wheel button
will flash when HDC deactivates due
to overheated brakes. The flashing
will stop and HDC will activate again
once the brakes have cooled
sufficiently.
WARNING!
• HDC is only intended to assist the
driver in controlling vehicle speed
when descending hills. The driver
must remain attentive to the driving
conditions and is responsible for
maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
• Prolonged use of the system might
overheat the brakes. In case of
brake overheating, the HDC, if
active, will be progressively
deactivated after warning the driver
(switch-off of LED on button);
feature can be reactivated only after
brake temperature will have
decreased sufficiently. Distance that
can be traveled depends on brake
temperature, load and vehicle
speed.
• The performance of a vehicle
equipped with HDC must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that could jeopardize the
driver’s safety or the safety of
others.
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-
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Use of the Engine Breaking-In Today's most modern production
methods are designed to provide
extremely precise construction and
assembly of components. However,
moving parts do undergo a settling
process, basically in the first hours of
vehicle operation.
Do not drive keeping at a constant
high speed rate for a prolonged time.
While cruising, brief full-throttle
acceleration within the limits of local
traffic laws contributes to a good
break-in. Wide-open throttle
acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine
at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle
operations will occur. For the
recommended viscosity and quality
grades, see “Refillings” in section
“Features and Specifications”.
A new engine may consume some oil
during its first few thousand
miles/kilometers of operation. This
should be considered as a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as
an indication of malfunction.
Specific Requirements
Avoid exceeding 5000 rpm for the first
620 mi trip (1000 km).
After starting the vehicle, do not
exceed 4000 rpm until the engine has
warmed up sufficiently (coolant
temperature: 149-158°F /65 70°).
Trailer Towing
During the first 620 mi (1000 km) of a
new vehicle it is advisable not to tow a
trailer. This allows to limit the load on
the engine and on the other parts of
the vehicle.
While Driving Never travel with the tachometer
indicator approaching the peak rpm,
not even downhill. When the
tachometer indicator is approaching
the peak rpm (red colored zone), take
precautions to avoid exceeding that
limit. Ensure proper operation of different
devices checking their respective
control telltales.
CAUTION!
• Under normal conditions, all red
warning lights on the instrument
cluster display should be off. When
they come on, they indicate a
malfunction. Refer to “Instrument
Cluster” in section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls”.
• Continuing to drive when a red
warning light is on could cause
serious damage to the vehicle and
affect its performance.
Onboard Diagnostic System Your vehicle is equipped with a
sophisticated onboard diagnostic
system. This system monitors the
performance of the emissions, engine,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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• When driver door is open.
• When the driver’s seat belt is
unbuckled.
• When the road is particularly steep
(both uphill and downhill) at low
speed.
• When ride height is "Off Road 1" or
“Off Road 2”, or drive mode is "OFF
ROAD".
• When drive mode
(ESC OFF) is
selected.
• When the door is opened at low
speed.
• When there has been an ESC event
in the last 5 seconds, or is still active.
• When there is an object too close in
front of the vehicle.
It is possible that more than one
system is active at the same time such
as ACC and ABSA just to mention
some.
While activation of ACC and CC at the
same time is impossible.
Speed Range of Use Speed mph (km/h)
Minimum 0 (0)
Engaged/activated 18 (30)
Maximum 130 (210)Activation/Deactivation NOTE:
Pictures show status of ACC and LKA
systems.
Press and release
ON/OFF button to
activate the ACC. The display will
show the
white symbol with below
3 dashes will illuminate indicating that
system is ready to be set.
If a vehicle is detected as being too
close, the display will show a message
for 5 seconds and trigger a signal to
warn the driver that current
conditions do not allow enabling of
the ACC. At any rate, system will
remain in the ready status.
Push the ON/OFF button a second time
and release to turn the system off. A
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BSA in Visual Mode
When operating in “Visual” mode, the
BSA system will provide a visual alert
in the appropriate side view mirror
when it detects a vehicle or an object
in the detection areas monitored by its
sensors: depending on the status of
the relative turn indicator, the
warning light can be fixed or flashing.
However, when the system is
operating in RCP mode, it will respond
with both visual and audible alerts
when an oncoming vehicle or an
object approaching the rear end side
of the vehicle is detected.
Whenever an audible alert is
requested, the radio is muted (if the
radio is on).
BSA in Visual and Acoustic Mode
When operating in “Visual & Acoustic”
mode, the BSA system will provide a
visual alert in the appropriate side
view mirror based on a detected
vehicle or object. If the turn signal is then activated, and
it corresponds to an alert present on
that side of the vehicle, an audible
chime will also be sounded: in the
same moment the warning light will
start flashing.
Whenever a turn signal and detected
vehicle or object are present on the
same side at the same time, both the
visual and audio alerts will be issued.
In addition to the audible alert, the
radio volume will be reduced (if the
radio is on).
NOTE:
If the hazard flashers are on, the BSA
system will issue the appropriate visual
alert only.
When the system is in RCP mode, the
system shall respond with both visual
and audible alerts when a detected
vehicle or object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio
(if on) is also muted.
Right/left turn/hazard signal status is
ignored; the RCP status always
requests the chime.
Blind Spot Assist Off
When this function is turned off from
the MTC+, there will be no visual or
audible alerts from either the BSA or
RCP subsystems.
NOTE:
The BSA system will store the current
operating mode when the vehicle is
shut off. Each time the vehicle is
started, the previously-stored mode
will be recalled and used.
System Temporarily Unavailable
The blind spot system will become
temporarily unavailable and the
instrument cluster display will show
the message “Blind Spot Alert
Temporarily Unavailable” when the
vehicle enters a radio quite zone
(example the areas around radio
telescopes).
The warning light on the outside
rear-view mirrors will be lit up and
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