MASERATI LEVANTE 2019 Owners Manual

the air flow rate and the air
distribution respectively on the driver
and on the passenger zone. Press
“AUTO” to switch the ATC between
manual and automatic mode. The LED
on the button and the “AUTO”
soft-key illuminates when the “AUTO”
function is activated. See “Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC)” in this
chapter for more information.
9. MAX defrosting/demisting
Press the
button or the MTC+
soft-key to switch the airflow setting
to the windshield and the front side
windows to get quick defrosting/
defogging. The LED on the button and
the MTC+ soft-key illuminates when
this feature is activated. Operating
this function will cause the ATC to
switch into manual mode: so the
“AUTO” LED on the button and the
MTC+ soft-key will turn off. With
engine off, the blower will run at
minimum speed (1) and can be
increased manually: with engine on,
the blower speed will gradually
increase to the higher speed (8). MAX
defrosting/demisting shall also involve
REAR defrosting/demisting function. If
this function is turned off the climate
system will return to the previous
setting, switching on the A/C (“A/C” LED on the button and the MTC+
soft-key illuminated).
10. REAR defrosting/demisting
Press the
button or the MTC+
soft-key to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated outside
mirrors. The LED on the button and
the MTC+ soft-key will illuminate
when the rear window defroster and
the heated external mirrors are on.
The rear window defroster and the
heated external mirrors automatically
turn off after 10 minutes.
CAUTION!
Failure to observe the following
cautions may cause damage to the
rear windows defroster:
• Use care when washing the inside of
the rear window. Do not use
abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window. Use a
soft cloth and a mild washing
solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be
peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of
the window. • Keep all objects inside the vehicle at
a safe distance from the window.
11. MAX A/C
By
pressing the “MAX
A/C” button ot
the MTC+ soft-key, the system
automatically switches to get the
maximum cold air flow in both zones.
12-13 Air flow distribution modes
The airflow distribution mode,
respectively on the driver and on the
passenger zone, can be adjusted so air
comes from the dashboard vents,
vents under the dashboard in
direction of the floor, vents under the
front seats and demist/defrost vents.
The MTC+ display contains the
relevant soft-keys used to set these
modes for each zone. The climate
control panel features a single button
for each zone: press it several times to
select and set the required airflow
distribution mode.
Available settings are as follows:
• “Floor” mode
Air for each zone comes from the
front vents, located under the
dashboard and under the front
seats. A small portion of the airflow
is directed through the
defrost/demist vents to prevent
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• “Dashboard” mode
Air flows for each zone from four
adjustable vents of the dashboard,
two vents on the upper part of the
dashboard and two positioned at
the rear end of the central console.
Each of these vents can be singly
adjusted. The air grids or vanes of
the vents can be moved to adjust air
flow direction. A setting wheel,
placed near each vent, allows to
regulate or close the airflow.
• “Bi-Level” mode
Air for each zone comes from the
dashboard and central console
adjustable vents and the fixed floor
vents. A small portion of the airflow
is directed through the
defrost/demist vents to prevent
windows fogging.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed to let cooler
air come in the dashboard and rear
part of the central console vents and
warmer air from the floor vents.
• “Defrost” mode
Air for each zone comes from the
dashboard defrost/demist vents to
prevent windows fogging. • “Mix” mode
Air for each zone comes from the
defrost/demist vent, the vent under
the dashboard and from floor vent.
This mode is recommended for cold
climates, to improve comfort and
prevent windows fogging.
• “Hi-Level” mode
Air for each zone comes from the
dashboard defrost/demist vents,
from the dashboard and central
console adjustable vents and the
fixed floor vents.
• “Tri-Level” mode
Air for each zone comes from all the
adjustable/fixed and defrost/demist
vents.
14. “SYNC” mode
Touch the “SYNC” soft-key on the
MTC+ to switch the Sync feature
on/off. The “SYNC” soft-key
illuminates when this feature is
selected. This function is used to
synchronise the passenger
temperature setting with the driver
temperature setting.
Changing the passenger temperature
setting while in “SYNC” will
automatically exit this feature. 15. “REAR” mode
This soft-key is present only if the
vehicle is equipped with the additional
dual-zone air conditioning system for
rear passengers. Touching "REAR"
soft-key you enter the screen where
the settings available for rear seat
passengers are displayed. For the
description of these controls, see
paragraph "Four-Zone Climate
Controls (optional)" of this chapter.
Dual Zone Climate Control
Functions Air Conditioning (A/C)
The “A/C” soft-key allows to manually
activate or deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the air
conditioning system is turned on, cool
dehumidified air will flow through the
vents into the cabin. For improved fuel
economy, touch the “A/C” soft-key to
turn off the air conditioning and
manually adjust the blower and
airflow mode settings.
When the “A/C” and “AUTO”
functions are switched off it is not
possible to have air at a lower
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Recirculation and Air Quality
Sensor (AQS)
When outside air contains smoke,
odours, or high humidity, or if rapid
cooling is desired, you may wish to
recirculate interior air by pressing the
recirculation control button or the
relevant soft-key to activate the two
different functionalities.
The recirculation function, that allows
to open/close the A/C air inlet by
operating the
button on the
climate control panel or the MTC+
soft-key, is integrated with the Air
Quality Sensor.
This sensor, positioned upstream of
the A/C filter, in front of the air intake
of the A/C system, detects the
presence of polluting substances and
submits an electric signal to the A/C
control unit, that closes the intake of
the external air by activating the air
recirculation.
The
button or the MTC+ soft-key
can therefore enable three operating
modes, switchable in sequence.
Starting from the outside air condition
with LED on the button off and MTC+
soft-key not highlighted, in which the
external air is aspirated by the A/C
system and treated to be introduced
into the passenger compartment,
subsequent actuations of the button or the MTC+ soft-key
change the state as follows.
• First press: the A/C system activates
the automatic recirculation control
by using the signal transmitted from
the AQS. The symbol ‘’A’’ on the
button and the MTC+ soft-key
lights up.
• Second press: the A/C system
activates the recirculation, the LED
on the
button or the MTC+
soft-key lights up. The A/C system
will stay this way up to a new
actuation, or until the increased
humidity could lead to windshield
fogging: in this case the recirculation
automatically switches to external
air.
• Third press: the A/C system switches
back to external air (default
operating mode).
The next press of the
button or
the MTC+ soft-key restars the
operating cycle just described.
NOTE:
To avoid the risk of fogging, the AQS
is disabled when the external
temperature falls below 35°F (2°C). NOTE:
In cold weather, use of recirculation
mode may lead to window fogging.
Select the MIX mode
and increase
the blower speed to prevent fogging.
MAX A/C
Activating this function, the system
switches to exit “AUTO”, enter “A/C”
and recirculation. The minimum
temperature (LO) in both zones, the
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“Dashboard” air distribution mode
are also selected.
The blower speed can be adjusted and
the air distribution can be modified
without exiting “MAX A/C”. To exit
“MAX A/C” touch the relevant MTC+
soft-key or exit A/C or recirculation.
Selecting
, “AUTO”, or “OFF”, will
also exit “MAX A/C”.
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) Automatic operation
• Press the “AUTO” soft-key of driver
and/or passenger zone on the
climate control panel or the relevant
soft-key button on the MTC+ screen.
The text “AUTO” will appear inside
the space usually occupied by the
bars between the blower icons. • Set the desired temperature
adjusting the driver and/or passenger
temperature control buttons or
soft-keys. The system automatically
work to maintain the best comfort
level inside the passengers
compartment.
• When the system is set up for your
comfort level, it is not necessary to
change the settings anymore, simply
allow the system to function
automatically. • To provide you with maximum
comfort in the automatic mode,
during cold start-ups the blower
speed will remain low until the
engine warms up.
Manual operation
The system allows manual selection of
blower speed, air distribution mode,
A/C status and recirculation control.
The blower fan speed can be set to any
fixed speed by using the blower
control. In this case the blower will
operate at a fixed speed until a
different speed is selected. This allows
the front occupants to control the
volume of air circulated in the vehicle
exiting the “AUTO” mode.
The user can also choose the direction
of the airflow by selecting one of the
available mode settings. A/C
operation, recirculation control andDashboard Instruments and Controls
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“SYNC” mode can also be manually
selected.
Four-Zone Climate Controls
(optional) Air conditioning controls that allow
rear passengers to adjust the
temperature in the left and right rear
part of the passenger compartment
are located at the rear end of the
central console underneath the
adjustable air outlets.
Description of Controls
The following functions can be
operated/adjusted by using the rear
climate control panel.
1. Rear climate control on/off
Press the button
to switch the rear
climate control on/off. The LED on the
button turns on when the rear A/C is
on. 2. A/C
Press to change the current air
conditioning (A/C) setting, the “A/C”
symbol on the button illuminates
when the A/C is on. This will cause the
automatic operation to switch into
manual mode and the “AUTO”
indicator will turn off.
3. Left side temperature control
Provides the rear passengers with
independent temperature control.
Push the
button for cooler
temperature settings or the
button
for warmer temperature. The set
temperature value will be displayed in
the area above the buttons.
4. Right side temperature control
Provides the rear seats passengers
with independent temperature
control. Push the
button for cooler
temperature settings or the
button
for warmer temperature. The set temperature value will be displayed in
the area above the buttons.
5. Blower control
Blower control is used to regulate the
airflow of the rear climate system.
There are seven blower speeds
available. Adjusting the blower will
cause the automatic mode to switch to
manual.
Press the “+“ button to increase
blower speed.
Press the “-“ button for lower speed.
Airflow distribution modes
The airflow distribution can be
adjusted to let air come in from the
adjustable and fixed central console
vents and floor vents. The set mode is
recognizable through the lighting of
the softkey or the LED on the button
of the climate control panel.
6. “Bi-Level” mode
Air comes from the adjustable vents
on the rear central console and from
the fixed ones on the lateral sides of
the central console directed to the
floor.Dashboard Instruments and Controls
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NOTE:
The Bi-Level mode is designed to
provide comfort by sending cooler air
out of the central console vents and
warmer air from the floor vents.
7. “Floor” mode
Air comes from the fixed floor vents
under the front seats and on the
lateral sides of the central console.
8. “Torso” mode
Air comes from the adjustable vents on
the central console. Each of these
vents can be singly adjusted. The air
grids of the vents can be moved
up/down and right/left to adjust the
airflow direction. A setting wheel,
placed near each vent, allows to
regulate the airflow or to close the
vent.
9. AUTO
This function automatically controls
the interior temperature by adjusting
the air flow rate and the air
distribution.
• Press the “AUTO” button: the
automatic rear climate control
switches from manual to automatic
mode and vice-versa. The “AUTO”
symbol on the button illuminates
when this function is activated. • Adjust then the temperature you
wish to maintain by regulating the
left and/or right side temperature
control buttons. Once the desired
temperature is set, the system will
achieve and automatically maintain
that comfort level.
• When the system is set up for your
comfort level, it is not necessary to
change the settings anymore: simply
allow the system to function
automatically.
To provide you with maximum comfort
in the Automatic mode, during cold
start-ups the blower speed will remain
low until the engine warms up.
Four-Zone Climate Control by the
Driver
By operating the MTC+ display
controls the driver can adjust the
settings of the rear climate zones by
touching “REAR” sof-key. Once you have entered the rear
climate screen, by touching the
following soft-keys, the driver is able
to:
1. The A/C compressor shell turn on.
2. The system controls the interior
temperature (controls 3, 4) by
adjusting the air flow rate and
the air distribution (controls 5) of
the rear passengers.
3. Adjust the temperature in the
left rear zone.
4. Adjust the temperature in the
right rear zone.
5. Set the airflow distribution mode.
6. Synchronise the two rear
passenger temperature setting. If
the driver adjust the temperature
while SYNC mode is on, this will
affect the rear passenger
temperature. If the front or rear
passengers adjust the
temperature setting the system
automatically break the function
and turn it off.
7. Set the blower speed through
seven speed levels.
8. Re-activate the rear climate
setting.
9. Turn off the rear climate option.Dashboard Instruments and Controls
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10. Block the settings of the rear
climate.
11. Return to the front climate
control screen.
Operating Tips • Continuous use of the air
recirculation in winter, in rainy
weather or humid climate is not
recommended because it may cause
window fogging. • Interior fogging on the windshield
can be quickly removed by fast
defrosting/defogging. The “Mix”
mode can be used to maintain a
clear windshield and provide
sufficient heating. If side window
fogging becomes a problem increase
blower speed.
NOTE:
• Recirculation mode without A/C
should not be used for long periods
of time, as fogging may occur.
• If inside the passenger compartment
there are conditions of high
temperature and humidity, when the
A/C compressor is switched on (A/C
softkey illuminated on MTC+ display
or LED on climate control panel A/C
button ON) there may be some cold
steam at ventilation port outlet: this
situation is normal and does not
indicate air conditioning system
malfunction.
• Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) will automatically adjust the
climate control settings to reduce or
eliminate window fogging on the
front windshield.
• Make sure the external air intake
grille, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves or other objects.
Leaves collected in the air intake
may reduce airflow, and if they enter
the plenum, they could plug the
water drains. In winter make sure
the air intake is clear of ice, slush,
and snow.
• The temperature can be displayed in
Metric or U.S. units by selecting the
“Units” customer programmable
feature. See “MTC+ Settings” in this
section.
• Any time you store your vehicle or
keep it stationary (i.e., during
vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at
idle for about five minutes in the
fresh air by high blower setting. This
will ensure adequate system
lubrication and minimize the
possibility of compressor damage
when the system is started again.
A/C Filter The climate control system filters
outside air containing dust, pollen and
some odors. Strong odors cannot be
totally removed by A/C filter at the
entrance of the air climate system. See
“Maintenance Procedures” in section
“Maintenance and Care” for filter
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Phone and Voice Controls
on Steering Wheel The commands on the right side of the
steering wheel activate/deactivate the
phone mode (
) and the Voice
Recognition (
) controls functions.
These functions are only available
when one or more Bluetooth ®
compatible mobile phones are paired
with the MTC+ System connection: to
pair a phone and to learn all available
functions refer to the MTC+ guide.
NOTE:
On the Maserati website, at
www.maserati.com , or through an
Authorized Maserati Dealer you may
consult the list of telephones that are
compatible with the MTC+, and their
level of compatibility. The voice command communication
system is fully integrated with the
vehicle's audio system.
The volume can be adjusted from the
upper knob on the central console (see
“Infotainment System” in this section
or from the steering wheel radio
controls (see “Audio Controls” in this
section).
The system will automatically mute the
radio when using the phone mode.
When activating the phone mode
using voice commands with
speakerphone, you should talk quietly
in a normal conversational tone by
keeping the driving position and
turning to the microphone of the voice
command system located inside of the
internal rear-view mirror.
The ability of the system voice control
to recognize the user's voice
commands can be invalidated when
speaking too quickly or too loudly.
WARNING!
Any voice-controlled system should be
used only in safe driving conditions
following all applicable regulations.
Full attention should be kept on
driving. Phone Mode By using the phone button on the
steering wheel it is possible to: activate
the phone mode, start a call, show
recent incoming and outgoing calls,
show contacts list, etc.
All these functions can also be reached
by using the touch screen commands
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When pressing the phone button
an audible sound will invite you to
impart a command.
Information on incoming call is
indicated in a pop-up on instrument
cluster display main area if this feature
is checkmarked on MTC+ (see “MTC+
Settings” in this section). Said
information will stay displayed until a
control is executed (e.g.: answer,
reject, etc.) for the incoming call.
The screen will only display the phone
number or name of caller (if available)
as long as this complies with system
specifications in terms of font and
number of characters.
Call details can be displayed at any
time through “Audio” submenu item,
then “Phone: call details” using the
buttons on steering wheel RH side. On
display, said details shall temporarily
replace the ones on media source in
use. Voice Commands By using voice commands, after
pressing the VR
button on the
steering wheel, it is possible to control
the AM, FM radio, SiriusXM satellite
radio and all devices connected and
managed by the “Media” mode (i.e.
SD card, USB/iPod player).
When pressing the VR
button an
acoustic signal will invite to give a
voice command.
NOTE:
For further details refer to the
Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC+)
guide.
Siri Smart Personal Assistant When a compatible iPhone or iPad
that supports Siri voice recognition is
paired to the vehicle via Bluetooth ®
,
a long press of the VR
button
activates the Siri Smart Personal
Assistant.
When you use MTC+ display as
projection device (mirroring function)
a short press is sufficient.
Siri requires mobile internet access
and its functionality might change
depending on the geographical area.
Through simple voice commands,
without taking your eyes off the road, it may be possible to send messages,
make phone calls, create notes and
reminders, etc.
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