parking brake MASERATI LEVANTE 2019 Owner's Guide

Emergency Release of the
Parking Brake In the event the electric parking brake
locks due to a system failure (see
“Parking Brake” in section “Driving”),
it is not possible to move the vehicle,
since the actuator that operates on the
brake pad inside each rear caliper will
lock the rear wheels.
After verifying that the battery is
sufficiently charged (otherwise use an
external power source connected to
the vehicle electric system to operate
the EPB control lever and try to unlock
the parking brake), for moving the
vehicle it is necessary to force the
actuator to release the rear brake
discs. Contact the Authorized Maserati
Dealer to carry out this operation.
WARNING!
If the parking brake has been
activated in manual or automatic
mode and it is not possible to release
it by operating on the lever of the
central console, do not move the
vehicle since rear brake calipers might
be damaged. For more information on vehicle towing see "Towing a Disabled
Vehicle" chapter in this section.
Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park)
Position The manual disengagement of the
shift from P (Park) has the purpose to
allow towing the vehicle if not
normally possible using the shift lever
(such as inability to start the engine).
This procedure is exclusively intended
for emergency situations, only!
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully
applying the parking brake, before
activating the manual park release.
Activating the manual park release
could allow your vehicle to roll away
if it is not secured by the parking
brake. Activating the manual park
release on an unsecured vehicle could
lead to serious injury or death for
those in or around the vehicle.
The cover that allows the emergency
manual
park release is
located on the
left part of the driver’s foot well.
• Lift the mat on the driver side to
access the cover.
• Slip the cover from its seat.In an Emergency
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• Take strap out of its seat.
• With the tip of a screwdriver press
the clip shown in the picture box
and lift the strap up to release the
transmission from the P (Park)
position. The new position will allow
vehicle moving and towing.
• Release the parking brake only when
the vehicle is securely connected to a
tow vehicle. Auxiliary Jump-Start
Procedure If your vehicle has a discharged
battery it can be jump-started using a
set of jumper cables and a battery of
another vehicle or by using a portable
battery booster. It is necessary to have
proper jumper cables in order to
connect the booster battery to the
remote posts of the discharged
battery. Booster cables have positive
and negative terminal clamps and are
identified by the sheath color (red =
positive, black = negative).
NOTE:
An Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with information about
the “Maserati Jumper Cables Kit”,
available in the “Genuine Accessories”
range.
Jump-starting can be dangerous if
done improperly so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery
booster pack, follow the battery
manufacturer’s operating instructions
and precautions. CAUTION!
• To jump start a vehicle do not use a
portable battery, a booster pack or
any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 14 Volts
or damage to the battery, starter
motor, alternator or electrical system
of the vehicle with the discharged
battery may occur.
• Do not use a battery charger for
emergency starting under any
circumstances. You could damage
the electronic systems, particularly
the control units managing the
ignition and fuel supply functions.
• If the battery is completely
discharged when the windows are
fully raised, open the door with the
utmost care; do not close the door
again until it is possible to lower the
window.
WARNING!
• Always perform jump-starting
operations with appropriate tools
and environmental conditions,
taking all necessary precautions.
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• Turn off the heater, radio, and all
unnecessary electrical accessories.
• Set the parking brake, shift the
automatic transmission into P (Park)
and turn the ignition to OFF .
• If using another vehicle to jumpstart
the battery, park the vehicle within
the jumper cables reach and set the
parking brake and make sure the
ignition is off.
• Connect one terminal clamp of the
positive jumper cable to the positive
(+) remote post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery after lifting
the protection cap of the cable
indicated on the external side of the
integrated power module.
• Connect the opposite terminal clamp
of the positive (+) jumper cable to
the positive (+) post of the booster
battery.
• Connect one terminal clamp of the
negative jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the booster
battery.
• Connect the opposite terminal clamp
of the negative (-) jumper cable to
the remote negative (-) post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery
as rendered. • Start the engine in the vehicle that
has the booster battery, let the
engine idle a few minutes, and then
start the engine in the vehicle with
the discharged battery. If using a
portable battery booster, wait a few
seconds after connecting the cables,
before starting the booster vehicle.
Once the engine is started, remove the
jumper cables in the reverse sequence. • Disconnect the terminal clamp of the
negative (-) jumper cable from the
remote negative (-) post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the opposite terminal
clamp of the negative jumper cable
from the negative (-) post of the
booster battery.
• Disconnect the terminal clamp of the
positive (+) jumper cable from the
positive (+) post of the booster
battery.
• Disconnect the opposite terminal
clamp of the positive jumper cable
from the remote positive (+) post of
the discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required
to start your vehicle you should have
the battery and charging system
inspected at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer .
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
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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
Towing a Disabled Vehicle Proper towing or lifting equipment is
required to prevent damage to your
vehicle.
CAUTION!
Any improper maneuver and use of
unsuitable equipment for recovering
vehicle in an emergency from off road
location could seriously damage the
vehicle. Contact an Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
Manual Release of Transmission
with Low Battery In order to push or tow the vehicle if
unable to shift the transmission out of
P (Park) (such as a discharged battery),
a manual park release is available. In
this case it is necessary to manually
release the shift lever and release the
parking brake if inserted (see
“Emergency Release of the Parking
Brake” in this section).
Follow the steps as indicated in
“Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position” in this section to
manually disengage the transmission. Vehicle Towing Conditions Maserati only allows vehicle towing
with all four wheels off the ground.
WARNING!
Single axle towing or use of a tow
dolly is not allowed since it will
severely damage vehicle components.
Use the Tow Hook Included in
the Tool Kit CAUTION!
The tow hook should only be used for
towing the car on flat roads. Do not
use the tow hook to remove the car
that is stuck on off road stretches.
The tow hook is also used to tow the
vehicle
on the platform of a tow truck.
Before carrying out this operation, if
the battery of the vehicle still works,
set "Transport Mode" on MTC+ in
"Suspensions" submenu (see "MTC+
Settings" chapter in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”). With this mode activated,
the ride height will be lowered to the
minimum value and the pneumatic
suspension system will be disabled to
help vehicle loading on the tow truck.In an Emergency
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Main Operations/Service Coupons Interval running coupons: every 12,500 mi (20,000 km)
or 1 year
Service coupons 1° 2° 3° 4°
5° 6°
Main operations Available Pre-Paid Maintenance
Program
Vehicle road test III
Check with Maserati Diagnosi IIIIII
Engine oil and filter RRRRRR
Engine coolant level IIIIII
Engine check for leaks IIIIII
Cooling system connections and lines (check for leaks) III
Air filter R
Belt for alternator, water pump and air conditioning
compressor (3.8 V8 engine) IIIRII
Replace every time the part is removed
Belt for alternator (1) and belt for water pump and air
conditioning compressor (3.0 V6 engine) IIIRII
Replace every time the part is removed
Spark plugs RR
Intercooler check for leaks IIIIII
Brake fluid IIIIII
Replace every 2 years
Brake system (lines, calipers, connections) - Instrument cluster
warning light efficiency - Parking brake operation IIIIII
Tire wear, tire and spare tire (if equipped) pressure check IIIIII
Joints, rods for front and rear suspensions, front and rear
under-chassis IIIMaintenance and Care
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To Reconnect the Battery CAUTION!
• It is essential when replacing the
cables on the battery that the
positive cable is attached to the
positive post (+) and the negative
cable is attached to the negative
post (–).
• Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
After the battery has been
disconnected
and re-connected and
before starting the engine it is
necessary to proceed as follows:
• Unlock and lock the doors using one
more time the Key fob RKE
Transmitter.
• Close manually the liftgate unlock it
lid with the key fob RKE transmitter
and then lock it manually on more time. If the vehicle is equipped with
power liftgate, manually perform
the complete closure. Then move the
lid automatically, using the buttons
on the outer edge of the left trunk,
performing a complete cycle of
opening and closing.
• Initialize the climate control system
by activating the system and
pressing the “AUTO” control as
described in chapter “Air
Conditioning Controls” in section
“Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”.
• Turn on the MTC+ and set the date
and time (see “MTC+ Settings” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls”).
• Lift, release and lift again the lever
on the central console to initialize
the electric parking brake. Following
this operation the
warning light
on the instrument cluster will turn
off.
• For correct activation of the
approach lights on the external
mirrors, press at least once the tilt
button on the driver's door panel so
that the door mode recognizes the
mirrors position.
• If the car is equipped with power
sunshades on rear door windows, carry out the teach mode cycle
described on chapter “Power
Sunshades on Rear Door Windows”
in section “Before Starting”.
CAUTION!
• Every time the battery is
reconnected, wait at least 30 seconds
with the ignition switch turned to
RUN before starting the engine, in
order to allow the electronic system
that manages the motor-driven
throttles to run a self-learning cycle.
At the same time, you can run the
date and time set up procedure for
the MTC+.
• Every time the battery is
reconnected the warning light
flash for about 10 seconds and then
go off.
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
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Vehicle Stored for Long
Periods If the vehicle is going to be stored for
long periods of time, follow the below
precautions:
• Wash and dry the vehicle thoroughly.
• Store the vehicle on a level surface in
a covered, dry and, if possible,
ventilated area.
• Select P (Park) and turn off the
engine.
• Disconnect the battery (refer
“Maintenance-Free Battery” in this
section) or connect a battery charger
(refer to paragraph “Maintaining
Battery Charge” of chapter “Battery
Statement” in this section).
• Check the battery charge status.
During parking, this check must be
carried out every three weeks.
Recharge the battery if the open
circuit voltage is lower than 12.2 V.
• Check that the parking brake is NOT
engaged.
• Do not empty the engine cooling
system.
• Clean and protect the painted parts
applying protective wax. • Clean and protect polished metal
parts with special products available
on the market.
• Cover the vehicle with a long cloth in
breathable fabric (available from an
Authorized Maserati Dealer ). Do not
use thick plastic sheets, which do not
allow the humidity on the vehicle
surface to evaporate.
• Inflate the tires up to a pressure
which must be 14.5 psi (1 bar) higher
than the normally prescribed one,
and check it at regular intervals.
NOTE:
The Authorized Maserati Dealer can
provide you with any information
about the available “Indoor and
Outdoor Car Covers”, available in the
“Genuine Accessories” range.
WARNING!
The tire pressure must be brought
back to the prescribed value before
reusing the vehicle (see “Tire Inflation
Pressure” in section “Features and
Specifications”).Restarting the Vehicle Before restarting the vehicle after a
long period of inactivity, we
recommend that you carry out the
following operations.
• Check the tires for pressure and for
any damages, cuts or cracks. If this is
the case, have them replaced.
• Do not dry-rub the external surface
of the vehicle: use a damp cloth.
• Visually inspect if there are any fluid
leaks (oil, brake and clutch fluid,
engine coolant etc.).
• Have the engine oil and filter
replaced.
• Check the fluid levels in the brake
system, as well as the engine coolant
level.
• Check the air filters and have them
replaced if necessary.
• Reconnect the battery after checking
the charge status (refer to
“Maintenance-Free Battery” in this
section) and perform the initializing
procedure if applicable.
• With the transmission in N (Neutral),
let the engine idle for several
minutes.
In this way, the pneumatic suspension
system will be able to reach theMaintenance and Care
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Brakes Self-ventilating disc brakes on the four wheels. The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) acts on the rear wheels.
Levante TROFEO - GTS - S Levante
Front disc diameter Drilled disc: 15 in (380 mm) 13.6 in (345 mm)
Rear disc diameter Drilled disc: 13 in (330 mm) 13 in (330 mm)
Transmission Automatic transmission with 8 speeds, torque converter, lock-up clutch and anti-slip function.
Sequential and traditional control type.
TRANSAXLE-type transmission.
Traction system equipped with rear self-locking differential.
Suspension Front suspensions with double wishbone independent wheels.
Multilink system rear suspensions on independent wheels.
The air suspension system features air spring units at both axles and a closed air supply unit.
Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, axis parallel type.
Steering diameter = 13.72 yd (12.55 m).
No. of steering wheel turns = 1.41 (to the left and right).Features and Specifications
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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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Infants and Child Restraints .....74
Installing Child Restraint Systems
using the Vehicle Seat Belt
equipped with ALR ...........76
Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children (LATCH) ............76
Older Children and Child
Restraints .................75
Tips on getting the most out of your
child restraint ..............76
Climate Control ............. .214
Clock, analog .............. .201
Console
Central Console Components ....95
Front Dome Console
Components ...............96
Controls Screen ............. .195
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive (ACC) . .286
Electronic Cruise Control (CC) . . .282
Cupholders ................ .134
Front Passengers Cupholders . . .134
Rear Passengers Cupholders . . . .135
Dashboard Compartment ...... .210
Dashboard Components .........94
Defroster ...................91
Doors
Child Protection Door Lock
System ...................41
Doors Locking ..............39
Doors Manual Lock ...........39
Front Doors Components ......96 Lock/Unlock Door Flashlight ....34
Power Doors Locking/Unlocking . .40
Rear Doors Components .......97
Soft Door Close System ........41
Unlock Driver Door/All Doors with
Key fob 1st Press ............34
Unlock the Vehicle with Key fob. .33
DPF System
DPF Filter Replacement ...... .377
“Drive Away Inhibit” strategy . . . .272
Drive Mode, controls ......... .244
Setting Ride Height ........ .258
Setting the Drive Mode ...... .245
Driving Conditions ........... .338
Before the Trip ............ .338
Driving at Night ........... .339
Driving in Fog ............ .340
Driving in Snow and Wet Grass . .266
Driving in the Mountains ..... .340
Driving in the Rain ......... .339
Driving on Snow or Ice ...... .340
Safe Driving .............. .339
DRL (Daytime Running Light) . . . .116
EDR (Event Data Recorder) .......73
Electronic Cruise Control .......
.282
Emergency ...................
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Hazard W arning
Lights ...... .128
In the Event of an Accident . . . .350
Jump Starting ............ .357
Use the Vehicle Tow Hook .... .360
Engine
Engine Coolant Level Check . . . .374 Engine Oil Level Check ...... .377
Hood ....................56
Normal Starting of the Engine . .228
Use of the Engine .......... .281
Entry/Exit, lights on ............30
EPB (Electric Parking Brake) ..... .268
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) . .273
Filters
A/C System Air Filter
Replacement ............. .379
Engine Air Filter Replacement . .379
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) . .297
Fuel
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . .335
Emergency Fuel Filler Door
Release ................. .338
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs ...... .369
Fuel Consumption ......... .410
Fuel Filter Service .......... .377
Fuel Requirements ......... .334
Fuel System Warnings ....... .335
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . .334
Low Fuel Indicator ......... .181
Materials Added to Fuel ..... .335
MMT in Gasoline .......... .335
Reformulated Gasoline ...... .334
Fuses .................... .386
Fuses Position ............ .386
Fuses Replacement ......... .386
Glove Box Lock Feature ....... .211Index
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