cooling MASERATI LEVANTE 2019 Owners Manual

Exhaust Gas WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it
can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid
breathing (CO), follow these safety
tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed
garage or in confined areas any
longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked
vehicle with the engine running,
adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed.
• If you are required to drive with the
liftgate open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate
control blowers switch is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.
The best protection against carbon
monoxide
entry into the
passenger
compartment is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system. Whenever detecting a change in the
sound of the exhaust system or
eventual exhaust fumes inside the
vehicle have the Authorized Maserati
Dealer inspect the complete exhaust
system and adjacent body areas for
broken, damaged, deteriorated, or
mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections could
permit exhaust fumes to seep into the
passenger compartment.
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-
vehicle Vehicle Safety Checks Seat Belts
• Inspect the belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose
parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately.
• Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
• If the belt has been sharply pulled,
for example as the result of an
accident, the safety belt, together
with the anchoring devices, the
anchoring device mounting screws
and the pretensioner must be
completely replaced. Even if the belt
does not present any exterior signs
of wear or damage, it may have lost
its restraining properties.
Air Bag Warning Light
The
light should illuminate and
remain lit for a few seconds bulb
checking when the ignition switch is
pushed in RUN position (see
“Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
— Air Bags” chapter in this section).
• If the light
does not illuminate
while starting, contact the
Authorized Maserati Dealer .
• If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the systemBefore Starting
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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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• Do not attempt jump-starting if the
discharged battery is frozen.
• To avoid the risk of explosion or fire,
do not approach the battery with
open flames or cigarettes that could
generate sparks.
NOTE:
If you need to disconnect the battery
from the vehicle electrical system, see
“Maintenance — Free Battery” in
section “Maintenance and Care”).
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-
vehicle
Battery Remote Posts Position For easier operation, remote battery
posts for jump-starting are located in
the engine compartment while the
battery is stored in the trunk.
After lifting the hood (see “Hood
Operation” in section “Before
Starting”) the positive remote post (+)
and the negative remote post (-) are
shown in the picture and are easily
recognizable by the icons labeled on
the integrated power module.
Jump-Start Procedure WARNING!
• Stay clear of the radiator cooling fan
whenever the engine hood is raised.
It can start anytime the ignition
switch is on. You could be injured by
the moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as
watch bands or bracelets that might
make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously
injured.
• Do not allow the vehicles involved in
the jumpstarting operation to touch
each other as this could establish a
ground connection and cause
personal injury.3.8 V8 Engines 3.0 V6 EnginesIn 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
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Maintenance Service
Components 3.8 V8 Engines (in picture GTS version)
1 Inspection cover to access the
engine oil level dipstick (present
only in GTS version).
2 Engine oil filler neck.
3 Air cleaner filters.
4 Engine coolant expansion
reservoir cap.
5 Coolant reservoir cap for
transmission cooling system.
6 Windshield/headlight washer
fluid reservoir cap.
7 Brake fluid reservoir access
cover.
8 A/C pollen filter access cover.
9 Integrated power module
(fuses).
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3.0 V6 Engines
1 Engine oil dipstick.
2 Engine oil filler neck.
3 Air cleaner filters.
4 Engine coolant expansion
reservoir cap.
5 Coolant reservoir cap for
transmission cooling system.
6 Windshield/headlight washer
fluid reservoir cap.
7 Brake fluid reservoir access
cover.
8 A/C pollen filter access cover.
9 Integrated power module
(fuses).
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Level Checks ENVIRONMENTAL!
• The engine oils and fluids used
contain substances that are
dangerous to the environment. For
replacement you are advised to
contact the Authorized Maserati
Dealer, where all the necessary
equipment is available to dispose of
the used oil and fluids in compliance
with the regulations in force and in
an environment-friendly manner.
• All equipment used for fluids
replacement (gloves, cloths,
containers, etc) must be disposed of
in compliance with the regulations in
force.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Your vehicle has been equipped with
an improved engine coolant
(antifreeze) that offers high protection
against corrosion, freezing and allows
extended maintenance intervals. To
prevent reducing extended
maintenance periods, it is important to
use original engine coolant
(antifreeze) when adding coolant
throughout the life of your vehicle. When adding engine coolant
(antifreeze) use pure water only, such
as distilled or deionized water when
mixing the water/engine coolant
(antifreeze) solution. The use of
impure water will reduce the amount
of corrosion protection in the engine
cooling system.
• Mix a minimum solution of 50%
engine coolant (antifreeze) and
distilled water. Use higher
concentrations (do not exceed 70%)
if temperatures below −35°F (−37°C)
are forecast.
Please note that it is the owner's
responsibility to maintain the proper
level of protection against freezing
according to the temperatures
occurring in the circulation area of the
vehicle.
The coolant bottle provides a quick
visual method to determine that the
coolant level is adequate. As long as
the engine operating temperature is
satisfactory, the coolant bottle only
needs to be checked once a month.
With the engine off and cold, the level
of the coolant in the bottle on the left
side of the engine compartment
should be between the ranges
indicated on the bottle and inside the
filler neck. • When additional engine coolant
(antifreeze) is needed to maintain
the proper level, it should be added
to the coolant bottle after removing
the cap. Do not overfill.
• Once the desired level is reached,
reassemble and firmly close cap of
the bottle.
• If frequent engine coolant
(antifreeze) additions are required,
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bottle does not drop when the
engine cools, the cooling system
should be tested by an Authorized
Maserati Dealer .
• Keep the front of the radiator and
the condenser clean.
WARNING!
• Never add engine coolant
(antifreeze) when the engine is hot.
Do not loosen or remove the cap of
the engine coolant bottle to cool a
hot engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To
prevent scalding or injury, do not
remove the pressure cap while the
system is hot or under pressure.
• When adding coolant do not use a
pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal
injury or engine damage may result.
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-
vehicle
Brake Fluid Level Check
Check
the fluid level immediately if
the brake system warning light
and the related message turn
on indicating a low level of brake
fluid.
• Remove the brake fluid reservoir
access cover. • Clean the top of the master cylinder
reservoir before removing the cap.
• Add fluid to bring the level up to the
“MAX” mark on the side of the
master cylinder reservoir. Use only
manufacturer's recommended brake
fluid (see “Refillings” in section
“Features and Specifications”).
• Once the correct level is reached,
firmly close the cap.
Normal brake pad wear could cause
the fluid level to fall. However, low
fluid level may be caused by a leak
too, and requires accurate checkup of
the braking system.
CAUTION!
The symbol
on the tank cap
identifies the synthetic type of brake
fluid, distinguishing it from the
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Fluid Level Check for Coolant
Transmission System
The coolant contained in the bottle of
this system is the same as the one used
for the cooling system of the engine.
For the preparation of the mixture of
water and antifreeze and for the
control of the level, proceed as shown
in the “Engine Coolant Level Check”
of this chapter.
Engine Air Filters Replacement Contact an Authorized Maserati
Dealer to have the air filters replaced.
A/C Air Filter Replacement This filter performs mechanic/
electrostatic air filtering, provided
that windows and doors are closed.
The filter is located under the hood in
the external A/C system air inlet, on the passenger side of the vehicle, next
to the windshield wipers.
To replace the filter during the
scheduled maintenance services or
after the vehicle has been heavily used
on dusty roads, proceed as follows:
• Remove the access door in the cowl
screen by pressing the retaining clips
indicated.
• Unsnap both ends and lift the filter
retaining cover. • Remove the used filter slipping it off
from within the air intake.
• Install the new filter with arrows
pointing in the direction of airflow,
which is toward the rear of the
vehicle (text and arrows on the filter
will indicate this).
• Close the filter retaining cover and
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• on the fuse and relay box located in
a covered area, under the dashboard
left side.
Integrated Power Module • To access the module it is necessary
to lift the hood (see “Hood
Operation” in section “Before
Starting”).
• To access the fuses remove the
module cover unhooking the lateral
locks as shown in the picture. The table points out the position as
featured in the figure, the type and
function of the fuses included in the
integrated power module.
CAUTION!
• After replacement, refit the
protective cover of the module.
• If you need to wash the engine
compartment, do not direct the
water for too long directly on the
module.
Ref. Type Function
2 Maxi – 50A Secondary air
pump relay input
(V8 engines only)
3––
4 Maxi – 30A Starter motor
relay input Ref. Type Function
5 Maxi – 40A ABS-ESP pump
feed
6 Maxi – 30A AWD module
relay input
7––
8 Maxi – 40A ABS-ESP valve
feed
9––
10 – –
11 Mini – 20A Horn relay input
12 Mini – 10A AC compressor
feed relay input
13 – –
14 Mini – 7,5A Alarm siren
15 Mini – 5A Washer heated
nozzles relay
input
16 Mini – 10A Enable cooling
fan relay input
and enable
cooling oil pump
relay input
18 – –
19 Maxi – 30A Headlamp
washer relay
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