traction control MASERATI LEVANTE 2019 Owners Manual

Abbreviations Some descriptions and terms with
particular meanings are found in this
manual in abbreviated form.
A/C Air-Conditioning system.
ABA Advanced Brake Assist.
ABS Anti-Lock Braking System.
ABSA Active Blind Spot Assist.
ACC Adaptive Cruise Control.
ADAS Advanced Driver Assistance
Systems.
AFS Advanced Frontlighting
System.
ALR Automatic Locking
Retractor.
AQS Air Quality Sensor.
AT C Automatic Temperature
Control.
AWD All-Wheel Drive.
BAS Brake Assist System.
BSA Blind Spot Assist.
BTO Brake Throttle Override.
CAN Controller Area Network.
CC Cruise Control.
CRS Child Restraint System.
DRL Daytime Running Lights. EBD Electronic Brake-force
Distribution.
ECU Electronic Control Unit.
EDR Event Data Recorder.
EPB Electric Parking Brake.
ESC Electronic Stability Control.
ETC Electronic Throttle Control.
FCW Forward Collision Warning.
HAS Highway Assist.
HBA Hydraulic Brake Assistance.
HDC Hill Descent Control.
HSA Hill Start Assist.
I.C.E. Increased Control and
Efficiency.
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren.
LDW Lane Departure Warning
(LaneSense).
LKA Lane Keeping Assist.
MIL Malfunction Indicator
Light.
MTC+ Maserati Touch Control
Plus.
OBD On Board Diagnostics.
ORC Occupant Restraint
Controller. PEB Pedestrian Emergency
Braking.
RAB Ready Alert Braking.
RCP Rear Cross Path.
RKE Remote Keyless Entry.
ROM Roll-Over Mitigation.
SAB Side Air Bag.
SABIC Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains.
SBR Seat Belt Reminder.
SRS Supplemental Restraint
System.
TCS Traction Control System.
TFT Thin Film Transistor.
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.
TSA Traffic Sign Assist.
TSM Trailer Sway Mitigation.
VIN Vehicle Identification
Number.Introduction
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Restore Settings When this feature is selected, it will
reset the “Display”, “Clock”, “Audio”,
and “Radio Settings” to their default
settings.
Run this feature and a pop-up will
appear asking user to confirm default
settings resetting. Select “Yes” to
restore, or “Cancel” to exit. Once the
settings are restored, a pop-up appears
confirming that settings have been
reset to default and then the MTC+
will restart.
Clear Personal Data When this feature is selected, it will
remove personal data concerning
settings and/or options that have been
modified compared to factory settings
and will also remove from system
memory Bluetooth devices and presets.
To remove personal information, select
this feature and a pop-up will appear
asking confirmation to delete all
personal data. Select “OK” to clear, or
“Cancel” to exit. Once the data have
been cleared, a pop up appears
confirming that personal data have
been cleared and then the MTC+ will
restart. Dashboard Compartment There is a glove box compartment on
the passenger side of the dashboard to
store small items or documents.
WARNING!
Do not operate the vehicle with a
glove compartment lid in the open
position. Cellular phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic
devices should be stowed while
driving. Use of these devices while
driving could cause an accident due to
distraction.
CAUTION!
Do not place objects weighing over
22 lb (10 kg) in the glove box
compartment.
To open the glove box, pull the handle
as
shown in the picture. In the compartment there is a location
to hold the Owner’s documentation.
Inside the door there are
compartments for storing glasses and
small items.
The compartment is illuminated by a
courtesy light when open (the light
will automatically switch off when the
compartment is closed).
Under the courtesy light there are two
USB inputs for charging the connected
source (see “Interior Features” inDashboard Instruments and Controls
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perform the following procedure
preferably at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer .
In the event of a momentary problem,
the transmission can be reset to regain
all forward gears by performing the
following steps.
• Stop the vehicle.
• Shift the transmission into P (Park), if
possible.
• Turn the engine off.
• Wait approximately 30 seconds.
• Restart the engine.
• Shift the transmission into D (Drive)
and then into the desired gear
range. If the problem is no longer
detected, the transmission will
return to normal operation.
NOTE:
Even if the transmission can be reset,
we recommend that you visit an
Authorized Maserati Dealer at your
earliest possible convenience, which
has diagnostic equipment to
determine if the problem could recur.
Transmission Manual Release of P
(Park) Position
See chapter “Transmission Manual
Release of P (Park) Position” in section
“In an Emergency”. All-Wheel Drive The active on-demand All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) system provides available
optimum traction for a wide variety of
road and off-road surface and driving
conditions. The system minimizes
wheel slip by automatically redirecting
torque to the front and rear wheels as
necessary.
To maximize fuel economy, the AWD
system automatically disengages
torque distribution on front axle when
road and environmental conditions
are such that wheel slip is unlikely to
occur. When specific road and
environmental conditions require
increased levels of road traction, the
AWD system automatically distributes
the torque between front and rear
axle in order to grant the best driving
experience. Torque distribution is
displayed on the TFT in the “Drive
Mode” main menu. Refer to
paragraph “TFT Display: Menus and
Settings” in chapter “Instrument
Cluster” of section “Dashboard
Instruments and Controls” for further
information. WARNING!
There may be a slight delay for AWD
engagement after a wheel slip
condition occurs.
NOTE:
If the A WD
system service warning
light and message appears after
engine start up, or during driving, it
means that the AWD system is not
functioning properly or is in recovery
mode due to overheating caused by
the excessive wheel spin. In this
condition the vehicle can continue
driving but only rear wheel drive is
working. If the warning light and
message are often activated, it is
recommended to have the vehicle
serviced at an Authorized Maserati
Dealer .Driving
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• SPORT (NOT for TROFEO version): to
activate/deactivate a sportier drive
mode. In this mode, the vehicle has a
faster throttle response and ESC
sport calibration (not recommended
on wet/slippery surfaces). Activating
this drive mode, will also change the
EPS setting.
• SPORT and CORSA (TROFEO version
only): to activate/deactivate the
sportier and the race drive mode.
When in "SPORT" drive mode, the
vehicle has a faster throttle response
and ESC sport calibration (not
recommended on wet/slippery
surfaces). Activating this drive mode,
will also change the EPS setting.
When in "CORSA" drive mode, in
addition to what indicated for the
sposts mode, the transmission use a
specific gear shift pattern and the
traction is shifted more on the rear
wheels with increased oversteering
behavior. Traction control with
dedicated calibration to maximize
traction vs stability and "Launch
Control" start mode.
•
(Suspension): to switch between
the two suspension setting modes:
soft (LED light off) and hard ("S" on
the cluster and LED light on).
By selecting one of these drive modes,
the yellow or white LED on the button illuminates and, for some of these, the
vehicle configuration obtained is
graphically displayed on instrument
cluster. The same screen is also
obtained when selecting the “Drive
mode” menu using the buttons on
steering wheel.
When changing drive mode between
OFF ROAD, I.C.E., NORMAL and SPORT,
engine temperature and fuel level
indicators inner edge will change color
if“Outline Coloring” of submenu
“Screen Setup” is set to “On” (see
example in the figure). Refer to
chapter “Instrument Cluster” in
section “Dashboard Instruments and
Controls” for further information.
Setting the Drive Mode Drive modes can be set using the
buttons on central console.
Keys (buttons) only have two statuses:
OFF and ON. The OFF status (button released) is the standard function
mode. The ON status is activated by
pressing the button, the dedicated
LED will illuminate. It is necessary to
press the
(ESC OFF) button for at
least 3 seconds.
At each key-on the car starts always in
NORMAL drive mode (all the LEDs are
OFF) and driver can select different
drive mode according to following
table.
Button ON – Button pressed
(LED ON)
Electronic Stability
Control ESC partially
deactivated.
OFF
ROAD OFF ROAD drive mode
ON.
I.C.E. Increased Control and
Efficiency mode ON (*).
SPORT Sportier drive mode
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“Off Road 2” ride height is limited
instead up to a max speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h). In case the vehicle speed
should exceed this limit, ride height
will be put automatically to “Off Road
1” while driving mode will remain
“OFF ROAD”.
An advantage of the higher ground
clearance is a better view of the road,
allowing you to anticipate problems.
A higher clearance and the longer
travel of the suspension might allow
the vehicle to overcome some
obstacles.
A higher ground clearance means a
higher center of gravity. If at all
possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers. Failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover .
Although the pneumatic suspension
system contributes to limiting these
risks by setting precautionary speed
thresholds, the driver must always pay
utmost attention and drive carefully.
WARNING!
“Off Road 2” ride height must always
be selected in case of water fording.
Please remember water fording limits:
max depth of the water must be lower than 19 in (50 cm) and crossing
speed lower than 5 mph (8 km/h).
In “OFF ROAD” drive mode, also
engine,
transmission settings are
changed in order to provide the most
suitable level of torque and selected
gear to improve traction on
low-adherence condition and uphill
climbing.
WARNING!
In case of downhill, the use of the Hill
Descent Control (HDC) is
recommended, especially for relevant
slope and in case of low-adherence
conditions.
Also suspensions (Skyhook Continuous
Damping
Control) are set
to a specific
calibration in “OFF ROAD” drive
mode, in order to obtain the right
damping force provided by the shock
absorbers, combined with the
increased ride heights “Off Road 1”
and “Off Road 2”.
Driving Through Water Set maximum ride height “Off Road
2” before driving through water.
Although your vehicle is capable of
driving through water, a number precautions must be considered
before entering the water.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is capable of water
fording to a maximum of 19 in (50 cm)
of water. To maintain optimal
performance of your vehicle’s heating
and ventilation system it is
recommended to switch the system
into recirculation mode during water
fording.
CAUTION!
When driving through water, do not
exceed 5 mph (8 km/h). Always check
water depth before entering, as a
precaution. Check all fluids
afterwards: driving through water
may cause damage to engine and
driveline that may not be covered by
the new vehicle limited warranty.
Driving through water more than a
few
inches/centimeters deep will
require extra caution to ensure safety
and prevent damage to your vehicle. If
you must drive through water, try to
determine the depth and the bottom
condition (and location of any
obstacles) prior to entering. Proceed
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controlled speed lower than 5 mph
(8 km/h) while in water to minimize
wave effects that might cause serious
damage to all components, especially
the engine.
WARNING!
Avoid driving through flowing or
standing water. Doing so can be
highly dangerous and can be very
difficult to determine the depth of the
water you are driving through. If
driving through water cannot be
avoided, and after driving through it,
apply the brakes lightly to ensure the
brakes are operating correctly.
Flowing Water
If
the water is
swift flowing and rising
(as in storm run-off), avoid crossing
until the water level recedes and/or
the flow rate is reduced. If you must
cross flowing water avoid depths in
excess of 9 in (25 cm).
Standing Water
Do not drive in standing water deeper
than 19 in (50 cm), and reduce speed
appropriately to minimize wave
effects. Maintenance
After driving through water, have your
vehicle fluids and lubricants inspected
at an Authorized Maserati Dealer to
assure the fluids have not been
contaminated.
Driving in Snow and Wet Grass In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or
for additional control at slower speeds,
set “I.C.E.” drive mode with
transmission in M +/- (Manual) and
shift the transmission to a low gear.
See “Drive Mode” in this section for
further details. Do not shift to a lower
gear than necessary to maintain
forward motion. Over-revving the
engine can spin the wheels and
traction will be lost.
Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or
slippery roads, because engine braking
may cause skidding and loss of control.
Follow these instructions even when
driving through a path section covered
with wet grass.
Driving in Mud and Sand In general, when driving in mud and
sand, if your wheels spin, always
reduce the throttle in order to slow
the tires and regain traction. • When driving in mud, avoid using
low gear that could cause wheel
spin. Follow the tire and vehicle
manufacturer’s advice on tire
pressure.
• When driving in sand, adopt lowest
gear possible.
Hill Climbing Before climbing a hill, determine the
conditions at the crest and/or on the
other side and shift the transmission to
a lower gear.
The vehicle is equipped with Hill Start
Assist (HSA) that helps the driver to
manage the brake intervention in
acceleration when driving uphill (for
further details, refer to “Brake and
Stability Control System” in this
section).
WARNING!
If you lose forward motion, or cannot
make it to the top of a hill or grade,
never attempt to turn around. Always
back carefully straight down a hill in R
(Reverse) gear. Never back down a hill
in N (Neutral) using only the brake.
Remember, never drive diagonally
across
a hill; always
drive straight up or
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Traction Downhill When descending mountains or hills,
use Hill Descent Control (HDC) to
avoid repeated heavy braking (for
further details, refer to “Brake and
Stability Control System” in this
section).
When descending mountains or hills,
repeated braking can cause brake
fade with loss of braking power. Avoid
repeated heavy braking and
downshift the transmission whenever
possible in order to cool down the
brakes.
Warnings and Tips for Off-road
Driving When driving off-road, using the “OFF
ROAD” drive mode which is specific
for this use.
Before driving, always make sure that
the vehicle reached the ride height set
through the selector.
When driving, always:
• limit driving speed as much as
possible to tackle bends, bumpy
sections and slopes;
• increase visual control in front and
on the sides of the vehicle to quickly
spot any obstacles in your path
(potholes, branches, etc.); Always consider these tips further to
your experience gained in off-road
driving.
After Driving Off-road Off-road operation puts more stress
on your vehicle than does most
on-road driving. After going off-road,
it is always a good idea to check for
damage. That way you can get any
problems taken care of right away and
have your vehicle ready when you
need it.
• Completely inspect the underbody of
your vehicle. Check tires, body
structure, steering, suspension, and
exhaust system for damage.
• Inspect the radiator for mud and
debris that might decrease sinking
effect and clean as required.
• Check for accumulations of plants or
brush in underbody. These things
could be a fire hazard if they get in
contact with the exhaust system.
• After extended operation in mud,
sand, water, or similar dirty
conditions, have all parts that got in
contact with mud, sand and water
inspected and cleaned as soon as
possible. WARNING!
Abrasive material in any part of the
brakes may cause excessive wear or
unpredictable braking operation. Do
not drive if braking system is not
efficient: get your brakes checked and
cleaned as necessary by an
Authorized Maserati Dealer.
• If you experience unusual vibration
after
driving in mud, slush or similar
conditions, check the wheels and
suspension linkages for impacted
material. Impacted material can
cause wheel imbalance and affect
suspension response. Removing it
will correct the situation.Driving
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Brake and Stability
Control System The vehicle is equipped with an
Electronic Stability Control System
(ESC), which helps to maintain
directional control in the event of loss
of grip of the tires. The system is able
to detect potentially dangerous
situations for the stability of the
vehicle and automatically sets the
brakes on all four wheels in a
differentiated manner, in order to
provide a torque settlement of the
vehicle.
ESC includes the following subsystems:
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System);
• EBD (Electronic Brake-force
Distribution);
• TCS (Traction Control System);
• BAS (Brake Assist System);
• BTO (Brake Throttle Override);
• HSA (Hill Start Assist);
• ROM (Roll-Over Mitigation);
• TSM (Trailer Sway Mitigation);
• HDC (Hill Descent Control).
WARNING!
• These systems cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from
affecting the vehicle, nor can they
increase traction, braking or steering
efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes
and tires.
• These systems cannot prevent
collisions, including those resulting
from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too
closely, or hydroplaning.
• The capabilities of a vehicle
equipped with these systems must
never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner that could
jeopardize the driver’s and the
passenger’s safety or the safety of
others.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) This system enhances directional
control and stability of the vehicle
under various driving conditions. The
ESC corrects over steering and under
steering of the vehicle by applying the
brake to the appropriate wheel.
Engine power may also be reduced to
assist in counteracting the conditions
of instability and maintain the right
direction. The system is also able to
reduce the engine power. Through sensors fitted on the vehicle,
the ESC system detects the driver’s
chosen direction comparing it to the
one maintained while running. In case
of discrepancy between the required
trajectory and the current one, the
ESC system brakes the appropriate
wheel to counteract over or under
steering.
• Oversteer - when the vehicle is
turning more than appropriate for
the steering wheel position.
• Understeer - when the vehicle is
turning less than appropriate for the
steering wheel position.
The ESC system has two available
operating modes:
ESC on
This is the normal ESC operating
mode. At each start-up of the vehicle,
the ESC system is set in this mode and
should be used for most driving
conditions. The ESC should only be
turned off for specific reasons as
pointed out in the following
paragraphs.
ESC off
The “ESC off” mode is aimed for a
more spirited driving experience but
also purposeful for driving in sand, or
gravel. The current mode disables the
TCS portion of the ESC and raises theDriving
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threshold for ESC activation, allowing
higher wheel spin than normally
granted by the ESC system. The
(ESC
OFF) button is fitted beside the gear
shift lever: to deactivate the system see
“Drive Mode” in this section.
WARNING!
In SPORT mode the ESC control
thresholds are higher for maximum
performance on dry road surface. To
ensure maximum security of the ESC,
it is recommended not to activate
SPORT mode on surfaces with
medium- and low-grip (e.g., wet,
snow, dirt, etc..) with ESC system
active (
(ESC OFF) button not
pressed).
NOTE:
• When in “ESC of f” mode, the TCS
functionality of ESC is deactivated
(except for the limited slip feature
described in the TCS paragraph of
this chapter). All other stability
features of ESC function regularly.
• To improve the vehicle's traction
when driving with snow chains, or
when starting off in deep snow,
sand, or gravel, it may be desirable
to switch to the “ESC off” mode by pressing the
(ESC OFF) button and
remain in this operational mode no
longer than needed. Once the
situation requiring “ESC off” mode is
overcome, turn the ESC on again by
pressing the
(ESC OFF) button. This
may also be performed while in
motion.
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
and Electronic Brake-force
Distribution (EBD) The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
provides increased vehicle stability and
brake performance under most
braking conditions. The system
automatically “pumps” the brakes
during severe braking to prevent
wheel lock-up.
The Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD) prevents the rear wheels from
over-braking and provides greater
control of available braking forces
applied to the rear axle.
WARNING!
The ABS helps prevent the wheels
from locking, but it does not increase
the physical grip limits between the
tires and the road. Therefore, always
keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of yours and reduce your
speed when entering a curve.
NOTE:
• When
the vehicle's speed is higher
than 7 mph (11 km/h), you may hear
a slight clicking sound as well as
other motor noises. The system is
performing a self-check cycle to
ensure that the ABS is working
properly.
• This self-check occurs each time the
vehicle is started and accelerated
past 7 mph (11 km/h).
ABS is activated during braking under
certain road or stopping conditions.
ABS-inducing conditions can include
ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad
tracks, loose debris.
You may also experience the following
when the brake system goes into Anti-
Lock:
• The ABS motor running (it may
continue to run for a short time after
the vehicle stops).
• The clicking sound of solenoid valves.
• Brake pedal pulsations.
• A slight drop or fall away of the
brake pedal at the end of the stop.
These are all normal characteristics of
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WARNING!
• The ABS contains sophisticated
electronic equipment that may be
susceptible to interference caused
by improperly installed or high
output radio transmitting
equipment. This interference can
cause possible loss of anti-lock
braking capability. Installation of
such equipment should be
performed by qualified Maserati
personnel.
• Pumping the Anti-Lock Brakes will
diminish their effectiveness.
Pumping brakes makes the stopping
distance longer. Just press firmly on
your brake pedal when you need to
slow down or stop.
• The ABS installed to this vehicle
does not control trailer braking
system. Pay utmost attention when
driving on slippery ground since the
trailer traction might get poorer.
• Do not modify the vehicle braking
system to control the trailer brakes.
The hydraulic system controlling
vehicle braking must remain
independent from trailer braking
system. Traction Control System (TCS) The current device is an integral part
of the ESC system. It operates
automatically by reducing the power
transmitted by the engine in case of
slipping, loss of grip on wet floor
(aquaplaning), acceleration on
slippery snow-covered or frozen
surfaces, etc.
Activating under slip conditions
different control systems:
• if slippage affects both drive wheels,
it reduces the power transmitted by
the engine;
• if slippage only affects one drive
wheel, it brakes the slipping wheel
automatically.
Brake Assist System (BAS) This system completes the ABS system
by optimizing the vehicle braking
capacity during emergency brake
maneuvers. The system detects an
emergency braking situation by
sensing the rate and amount of brake
application and then applies optimum
pressure to the brakes in order to help
reduce braking distances.
The quick brake coupling is optimal
for BAS performances. In order to fully
exploit the system, apply continuous
brake pedal pressure during the entire vehicle stop sequence. Do not reduce
brake pedal pressure earlier than
required. Once the brake pedal is
released, the BAS is deactivated.
Brake Throttle Override (BTO) To complete the range of systems that
assist braking, the vehicle is equipped
with BTO, which is designed to stop
the vehicle even when it is during
acceleration. If the brake pedal is
depressed together with the
accelerator, the system does not
consider as “conflict” the sequence
“brake-first-then-accelerator” of pedal
application and it will not engage the
BTO. When the system recognizes that
the accelerator pedal is stuck pressed
and the sequence “accelerator-first-
then-brake-pressed” (this sequence is
recognized as a “conflict”), the engine
power will be automatically reduced
and, if the driver continues to depress
the accelerator and the brake pedal,
the system can make the vehicle come
to a complete stop.
Additionally, if the brake pedal is
released when the accelerator is still
stuck pressed, the corresponding
engine torque increase gradually to a
safe value.
During this event, the ETC light
indicator will illuminate. The systemDriving
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