2019 MASERATI LEVANTE airbag

present to occupant present the
system will repeat the warning
sequence.
The driver should instruct all other
occupants to fasten their seat belts.
If a front seat belt is unbuckled while
traveling at speeds greater than
5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert ®
will
provide both audio and visual
notification on the instrument cluster.
The front passenger seat BeltAlert ®
is
not active when the front passenger
seat is not occupied. BeltAlert ®
may
be triggered when an animal or heavy
object is on the front passenger seat.
It is recommended to restrain pets in
the rear seat, in pet harnesses or pet
carriers that are secured by seat belts,
and properly stow cargo.
Seat Belts and Pregnant
Women Seat belts should be worn by pregnant
women: the risk of injury in the event
of an accident is greatly reduced for
them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt. The best way to
protect the fetus is to protect the
mother.
Pregnant women must position the
lower part of the belt below the belly
so that it passes over the pelvis and
under the abdomen (see figure). When a safety belt is worn properly, it is
more likely that the baby will not be
hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as
for anyone, the key to making safety
belts effective is wearing them properly.
WARNING!
Pregnant women must carefully
observe the above indications, as well
as local regulation concerning the use
of seat belts.Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has front air bags and
lap/shoulder belts for both the driver
and front passenger. The front air
bags are a supplement to the seat belt
restraints systems.
The driver's advanced front air bag is
mounted in the center of the steering
wheel in the area shown in the
picture. On this area is embossed the
word “SRS AIRBAG” for easier
recognition.
The passenger's advanced front air
bag is mounted in the dashboard,
above the glove compartment in the
area shown in the picture. On this
area is embossed the word “AIRBAG”
for easier recognition.
NOTE:
These air bags are designed to the
advanced air bag regulatory
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inflation rate is used in less severe
collisions. A higher energy output,
inflation rate, is used for more severe
collisions.
CAUTION!
• The airbag system must be ready to
protect you in a collision. The
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
monitors the internal circuits and
interconnecting wiring associated with
electrical Air Bag System Components
listed below:
– Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC)
– Airbag Warning light on the
instrument cluster
– Steering Wheel and Column
– Instrument Cluster
– Driver advanced front air bag
– Passenger advanced front air bag
– Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side
Air Bags (SAB) Air Bags
– Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
– Front and side Impact Sensors
– Front seat belt pretensioners
– Seat Belt Buckle Switch
– Seat Track Position Sensors
– Pyrotechnical charge to cut the
power from the battery: it is located on the positive battery
terminal
• The electronic control unit provides
for the activation of the
pretensioners, front air bags or side
air bags (front and rear) based on
different criteria, according to the
type of impact. Failure of one or
more systems to activate is not
indicative of a system malfunction.
• The front and/or lateral air bags may
inflate if the vehicle suffers a violent
impact involving the underbody
area, for example in case of violent
impacts against steps, sidewalks,
speed bumps, or when the vehicle
falls into potholes, or similar.
WARNING!
• No objects should be placed over or
near the air bag on the instrument
panel or steering wheel because any
such objects could cause harm if the
vehicle is in a collision severe
enough to cause the air bag to
inflate.
• Do not place anything on or around
the air bag covers or attempt to
open them manually. You may
damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may
no longer be functional. The
protective covers for the air bag are
designed to open only when the air
bags are inflating.
• Always drive with your hands on
the steering wheel rim, so that the
air bag can inflate freely if required.
During the drive your back must be
as upright as comfort allows and be
against the seat back with the seat
belt properly fastened.
• Do not apply stickers or other
objects on the steering wheel, on
the dashboard in the passenger’s
side air bag area, on roof side trims
or on the seats.
• Do not travel with objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or
especially with a pipe, pencil or
other objects in your mouth. In the
event of a collision, the intervention
of the air bag could result in serious
injury.
• EXTREME HAZARD! Do not place a
rearward-facing infant seat onto the
front seat (see warning plate on the
dashboard and above and behind
the sun visors). Deployment of the
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fatal injuries to the baby regardless
of the severity of the collision.
Supplemental Air bags Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags (SAB)
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bags (SAB) protect the pelvis, chest
and shoulder area of the occupants in
the event of a side impact of
medium/high severity. The SAB is
marked with “AIRBAG” label sewn
into the outboard side of the front
seats. When the air bag deploys, it opens the
seam between the front and side of
the seat's trim cover. Each air bag
deploys independently; a left side
impact deploys the left air bag only
and a right side impact deploys the
right air bag only.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtain (SABIC)
SABIC air bags are designed to protect
the head of front and rear occupants
in the event of a side impact, thanks to
the wide cushion inflation surface.
Each air bag features inflated
chambers placed adjacent to the head
of each outboard occupant that
reduce the potential for side-impact
head injuries. The SABICs deploy
downward, covering both windows on
the impact side.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of
partial or complete ejection of vehicle
occupants through side windows in
certain rollover (because equipped
with rollover sensing) or side impact
events.
WARNING!
• Side air bags also need room to
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cluster for approximately 4 to 8
seconds for a test.
After the test, the air bag warning
light will turn off. If the ORC, during
the diagnosis phase detects a
malfunction that could affect the air
bag system, it turns on the air bag
warning light and the “Service Airbag
System” message either momentarily
or continuously. The diagnostics also
record the nature of the malfunction.
A beep will sound if the light
illuminates again after initial startup.
The air bag warning light monitors the
internal circuits and interconnecting
wiring associated with air bag system
electrical components.
WARNING!
• If the ignition switch is in RUN
position, the engine is off and the vehicle is in complete stop, the air
bags can be deployed in case of
collision. For this reason, children
must never occupy the front seat in
a rearward facing seat even if the car
is not moving. Deployment of the air
bag following an impact could cause
fatal injuries to the child. Please note
that when the ignition switch is in
the OFF or ACC position or is turned
off, the air bag will not deploy in
case of collision. Therefore, in these
cases, lack of air bag deployment is
not an indication of a system
malfunction.
• Ignoring the air bag warning light
and message in your instrument
cluster could mean you won't have
the air bags to protect you in the
event of a collision. If the light does
not come on as a bulb check when
the ignition is first turned on, stays
on after you start the engine, or if it
comes on as you drive, have an
Authorized Maserati Dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
Front Air Bag Inflator Units
When
the ORC detects a collision
requiring the advanced front air bags,
it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated
to inflate the advanced front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and
the upper right side of the dashboard
separate and fold out of the way as
the air bags inflate to their full size.
The air bags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front
passenger. The advanced front air bag
gas is vented through the vent holes in
the sides of the air bag. In this way,
the air bags do not interfere with your
control of the vehicle.
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
The ORC unit determines if a side
collision requires the side air bags to
inflate, based on the severity and type
of collision. Based on the severity and
type of collision, the side air bag
inflator on the crash side of the vehicle
may be triggered, releasing a quantity
of nontoxic gas.
The inflating SAB exits through the
seat seam into the space between the
occupant and the door. The side air
bag moves at a very high speed and
with such a high force that it could
injure you if you are not seated
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Abbreviations .................9
Accessories
Aftermarket Parts and Accessories
Statement .................13
Active Blind Spot Assist - ABSA . . . .310
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .286
Activation/Deactivation ...... .289
Display Warnings and
Maintenance ............. .294
Precautions while Driving with
ACC ................... .295
Setting the Following Distance . .291
Setting the Speed .......... .290
Airbag.....................65
Advanced Front Air Bag
Properties .................66
Air Bag Deployment Result .....71
Air Bag Deployment Sensors and
Controls ..................15
Air Bag System Components .....66
Front Air Bag Inflator Units .....70
Passenger Air bag Labels .......20
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) .....................65
Supplemental Seat-mounted Side
Air Bags (SAB) ..............68
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtain (SABIC) ..............68
Transport of persons with
disability ..................72
Air Conditioning (A/C) System . . . .214
A/C Distribution ........... .154
Dual-zone Climate Controls . . . .214 Four-zone Climate Controls . . . .221
Alarm, Vehicle Security ..........27
ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) . .63
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and
Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD) ................... .274
Assistance ...................11
Assistance, if you need ..........11
ATC (Automatic Temperature
Control) ................. .220
Audio Controls .............. .192
Audio Controls on Central
Console ................. .192
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . .192
Audio, setting .............. .207
Audio System ............... .193
Automatic Transmission
Manual Release of Transmission .360
AUX, USB and SD Memory Card
Ports .................... .135
AWD, All-Wheel Drive ......... .243
BAS (Brake Assist System) ...... .275
Battery ................... .381
Battery Recharge .......... .384
Battery Remote Posts Position. . .358
Maintaining Battery Charge . . . .403
To Disconnect the Battery .... .382
To Reconnect the Battery
..... .383
Blind
Spot Alert ............. .305
Blind
Spot Alert (BSA)
BSA System .............. .305
RCP - Rear Cross Path ........ .308 Bluetooth, Customer settings .... .208
Bodywork Maintenance and Care . .397
Pre-Short Drop Function ..... .400
Protection from Atmospheric
Agents ................. .397
Useful Advice to Keep the Bodywork
in Good Condition ......... .398
Brakes
Brake and Stability Control System
(ESC) ................... .273
Brake Overheating ......... .280
Brake System ............. .273
Manual Release of Parking
Brake .................. .356
Parking Brake ............. .268
Using the Brakes ........... .280
Capacity/Refillings ........... .406
Cargo Area ................ .139
Accessories Compartment .... .142
Cargo Area Extension ....... .143
Installing the Cargo Net ...... .144
Loading with Rear Seatbacks Folded
Down .................. .141
Luggage Fasteners and
Retainers ................ .140
Ski and Snowboard Bag
Compartment ............. .141
Trunk Compartment Cover .... .142
Vehicle Load Carrying Capacity . .139
Child Restraint Systems ..........74
Children too large for Booster
Seats .....................75Index
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