Maserati Levante 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Driving
system activates the automatic return
of the shift lever in D (Drive) mode.
NOTE for Diesel Version
If the transmission is in SPORT
mode, the system will change gear
automatically when the set rpm limit
(limiter) is reached.
Shift Paddles (if equipped)
The driver can change gears with the
shift paddles behind the steering
wheel when in D (Drive) and M +/-
(Manual) mode.
Using the shift paddles, the
corresponding icon will display on the
instrument cluster beside the “M”
indication and current shifted gear.
Pull the right shift paddle “+” towards
the steering wheel and release it to
enter the higher gear; do the same
operation with the left shift paddle “
–
“ to enter the lower gear.
• When in D (Drive) mode, by pressing
“
–
“ paddle the transmission shifts to
“D1 - D2” temporary mode (or the
“Launch Control” on the TROFEO
version).
• Pull simultaneously both paddles to
deactivate the D (Drive) temporary
mode (or the “Launch Control” on
the TROFEO version).
Gear Shift Indicator Light
In order to improve fuel economy, we
recommend that you shift gears when
the system prompts you to do so. This
will help reduce fuel consumption
without significantly affecting vehicle
performance.
The indicator beside the displayed
gear will light up just before reaching
the required speed to change
downshift or upshift (example in the
figures).
When the new gear is engaged, the
indicator turns off. If the shift runs late
or is not performed at all, the indicator
remains lit for a few seconds then
turns off. As soon as new conditions
requiring further gear change occur,