2019 MASERATI LEVANTE ground clearance

In case of an accident, failure to use
seat belts causes the driver and
passengers a greater risk of injury or
death.
This Owner's Manual contains
warnings against operating procedures
that could result in a collision or injury
or damage to the environment. It also
contains cautions against procedures
that could damage the vehicle. If you
do not read this manual in its entirety,
you may miss important information.
Consider carefully all warnings and
cautions.
Important information may be missed
for not reading this manual in its
entirely. Consider carefully all
warnings and cautions.
WARNING!
• It is the driver’s responsibility to
operate the vehicle in a safe way: if
you are distracted while driving you
can lose control and cause serious
accidents.
• Maserati strongly recommends you
use particular care when operating
the features and tools that may
distract you.
• Mobile phones, PC, portable audio
device or other features operated while the vehicle is moving can be
very dangerous and can cause
serious accidents, and in some states
is against the law.
• It is very dangerous to send text
messages while driving, do so only
when the vehicle is not moving.
• In some Countries/States the use of
mobile phones when driving is
forbidden: it is the driver’s sole
responsibility to respect local
regulations.
• ROLL-OVER WARNING Utility vehicles
have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles.
This vehicle has a higher ground
clearance and a higher center of
gravity than many passenger
vehicles. It is capable of performing
better in a wide variety of off-road
applications. Driven in an unsafe
manner, all vehicles can go out of
control. Because of the higher center
of gravity, if this vehicle is out of
control it may roll over while some
other vehicles may not. Do not
attempt sharp turns, abrupt
maneuvers, or other unsafe driving
actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this
vehicle safely may result in a
collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.
Failure to use the driver and
passenger seat belts provided is a
major cause of severe or fatal injury.
In fact, the U.S. government notes
that the universal use of existing
seat belts could cut the highway
death toll by 10,000 or more each
year and could reduce disabling
injuries by two million annually. In a
rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Always
buckle up.
CAUTION!
If battery charge is too low, proper
function of some electric/electronic
components may not be guaranteed. It
is necessary to recharge the battery in
order to allow all vehicle’s components
and systems to function correctly.Introduction
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A check mark will remain next to the
previously-selected item until a new
selection is made.
Press and release the switch (
)to
select the option. A selection notice
pops up for 2 seconds and then the
display reverts to the last modified
parameter.
The dimmable lights are the following:
• instrument cluster dials and display;
• dome light (front/rear); • LED in correspondence of the
internal door handle;
• doors and steering wheel backlight
controls LED;
• front footrest light;
• front seats night lighting.
Automatic Headlights Leveling A correct headlights leveling is crucial
for the safety of the vehicle’s
occupants and of people in the street.
Moreover it is included in the road
regulation law.
In order to obtain the best visibility
conditions while driving with
headlights on, the headlight beam
must be properly leveled, under any
vehicle load condition.
The vehicle is equipped with a system
that automatically adjusts headlight
leveling according to ground clearance
and vehicle load conditions. Dome Lights The dome lights integrated into the
front dome console, include a central
and two reading lights.
The central light automatically turns
on when one of the doors is opened
and turns off when the door is closed
(timed switching off). The light may be
switched on manually by pressing the
central button.
The reading lights are controlled by
the respective side buttons.
If they are turned on by pressing the
button, both central and reading lights
will stay on for about 10 minutes after
turning the engine off, and will then
turn off gradually.
When the exterior lights are switched
on, the two night LEDs fitted on the
side of the power buttons on the
overhead console will light up toUnderstanding the Vehicle
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NOTE:
This strategy is also applicable in the
Transmission Temperature and Oil
Pressure information screen.
• Oil Pressure
Displays the current engine oil
pressure level.
• Battery Voltage
Displays the current battery voltage.
• Maintenance (service)
Displays mileage and days remaining
to the execution of scheduled
maintenance service.
Press and release the
button to
return to the main menu.
3. DRIVE MODE
Press and release the switch in the
or arrow directions until this
menu item is displayed. The screen graphically shows the Drive Mode: OFF
ROAD, I.C.E., NORMAL, SPORT, CORSA
(TROFEO version only) and
(Suspension) set by the user through
the relevant controls.
The display main area will show
vehicle image with parameters and
color-coded components affected by
the selected drive mode.
The image will show the following
parameters:
• current ground clearance indicated
in front of vehicle and on a specific
indicator on top right corner;
• torque distribution percentage
indicated under the arrow in front of
the wheels;
• selected drive mode (in the example
shown: I.C.E.).
For any color-coded components, color
depends on settings of:
• ESC: identified by wheel color.
• PowerTrain: identified by engine +
transmission unit color.
• Suspension
: identified by the
color of the four shock absorbers. For every drive mode, function (ESC,
PowerTrain and Suspension) and color
of the components shown are matched
as follows:
NOTE:
To set drive parameters according to
own needs and path, refer to chapter
“Drive Mode” and “Off-road Drive” in
section “Driving”.
Press and release the
button to
return to the main menu.Dashboard Instruments and Controls
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Auto-On Comfort & Remote
Start (If equipped) • Auto-on Driver Heated/Vented Seat
& Steering
This feature allows to activate the
comfort of the driving seat when
starting the engine.
If equipped, the driver’s
heated/vented seat and/or heated
steering wheel will automatically
activate by temperatures below 40°F
(4°C). When temperatures are above
80°F (26°C) the driver vented seat
will turn on.
• Remote Start
If the vehicle is equipped with the
remote start system, you can choose
from the following options: “Off”,
“Remote Start” (activation of this
function when you use the key fob
RKE transmitter to start the engine) and “All Starts” (activation of this
function when you start the engine
in all modes).
Engine Off Options This feature allows you to set some
functions after turning off the engine.
• Easy Exit Seat
When this feature is selected, the
driver's seat will automatically move
rearward once the engine is shut off
for easy exit of the vehicle. The
feature can be set to “On” or “Off”.
• Engine Off Power Delay (Power
duration after engine shutdown)
By selecting this feature, the power
window switches, radio, MTC+
Phone System, power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will
remain active for up to 10 minutes
after turning off the engine. Opening of one front doors will
cancel this feature.
The switch-off delay can be
cancelled (0 seconds) you can choose
from 45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10
minutes.
• Headlight Off Delay
By selecting this feature the
headlight will stay lit for up to 90
seconds after turning off the
engine.
The switch-off delay can be
cancelled (0 seconds) or reduced to
60 or 30 seconds.
• Auto Entry/Exit Suspension
Select this mode to automatically
lower vehicle to minimum ground
clearance when driver takes
transmission to P (Park) to help
entry into and exit from the vehicle
and unloading of cargo from the
boot compartment. The feature can
be set to “On” or “Off”.
Suspension This feature allows displaying and
setting the following modes of the
pneumatic suspension system.
• Auto Entry/Exit Suspension
Select this mode to automatically
lower vehicle to minimum groundDashboard Instruments and Controls
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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
corresponding LED at the left side ofDriving
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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.
This ride height can be set only inDriving
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“NORMAL”, “SPORT ”, “
(Suspension)“ or “I.C.E.” After
selecting this height, once the vehicle
speed goes below 15 mph (24 km/h),
the vehicle height will begin to
lower. To exit “Entry/Exit” mode,
move selector to another position or
drive the vehicle over 15 mph (24
km/h). Automatic lowering of the
vehicle into “Entry/Exit” mode can be
enabled through the MTC+ (refer to
“MTC+ Settings” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”). If this feature is enabled,
the vehicle will only lower if the
gearshift lever is in P (Park), the
engine is running, doors and liftgate
are closed and the Pneumatic
Suspension System should be either
in “NORMAL” or “Aero”. The Vehicle
will not automatically lower if the
pneumatic suspension system is in
“Off Road 2” or “Off Road 1” mode.
The lowering will be suppressed
when the ignition is switched off and
a door is opened to prevent setting
the alarm off.
Lowering Vehicle Height for Inactivity
Lowering of vehicle ground clearance
after a long period of inactivity should
be considered normal since it is due to a drop of pressure in the pneumatic
suspension system.
Approximately, after one week of
inactivity, vehicle ground clearance will
lower by 0.4 in (10 mm). To set off the
drop of pressure due to inactivity, it is
necessary to start the engine and allow
some time until system reaches
operating pressure and lifts the vehicle
to set ride height. A message on
instrument cluster display will warn
driver when set ride height is reached.
Driving vehicle before the set riding
height is reached is not safe and could
damage suspension components.
WARNING!
After a long period of vehicle
inactivity, drive only when vehicle
reaches set ride height to prevent any
problems of the pneumatic suspension system from limiting occupants'
safety.
"Launch Control" Mode
(TROFEO version only) "Launch Control" mode is a
performance start procedure.
By activating this procedure you get
the best possible acceleration from
standstill of the car.
This mode allows you to ground the
torque necessary to prevent the
wheels from slipping during
acceleration performance.
To make a performance start in
"Launch Control" mode, the following
conditions must be met:
• Water and transmission temperature
in proper range.
• No engine, AWD and on board
systems faults.
• The vehicle must be traveled at least
440 mi (700 km).
• "CORSA" drive mode on.
• Shift lever in "D" or"M +/-" position.
• The vehicle must be stationary on a
level road surface.
• The driver door closed and the safety
belt fastened.Driving
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