All-Wheel Drive - Maserati Levante Owner's Manual

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 "TFT
Display: Menu and Submenu Content"
in 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 AWD 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.
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