Resuming Speed; Setting The Time Gap - Maserati Levante Owner's Manual

Driver Assistance Systems
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power does not slow down the
vehicle sufficiently to reach the
set speed, the brake system will
automatically slow down the vehicle.
• The ACC system applies the brake
down to a full stop when following
a target vehicle. If an ACC host
vehicle follows a target vehicle to a
standstill, after a two second delay,
the system will not be able to resume
driving the car autonomously. At this
point it is necessary for the driver to
manually reengage the system by
either using the multifunction control
(press SET- or RES+) or by pressing
the accelerator pedal (see "ACC
Operation Before and During Stop"
in this chapter).
• The ACC system maintains set speed
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when driving up hill and down hill.
However, a slight speed change
on moderate hills is normal. In
addition, downshifting may occur
while climbing uphill or descending
downhill. This is normal operation
and necessary to maintain set speed.
When driving uphill and downhill,
the ACC system will cancel if the
braking temperature exceeds normal
range.
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Temporary Deactivation
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing
the multifunction control (CANC), or
normal brake pressure while slowing
the vehicle will temporarily deactivate
the ACC without erasing the set speed
memory. The white light will
appear on the TFT display with below
the set speed.
Conditions for Disabling and
Deactivation
Besides the cases specified in the
previous paragraph, the following
conditions will disable the system:
• Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) kicks in.
• Transmission lever is not in D (Drive).
• "CORSA" drive mode (TROFEO
version only) is set.
• Ride height is set to "Off Road 1" or
"Off Road 2".
• The Electronic Stability Control and
the Traction Control System (ESC/TCS)
activate.
• Vehicle parking brake is operated.
• The driver safety belt is unbuckled at
low speed.
• The driver door is ajar at low speed.
• The driver door is ajar at low speed.
• The driver disabled the ESC using
the (ESC OFF) button on central
console.
• The road is too steep both uphill and
downhill at low speed.
The system is deactivated and set
speed is deleted from system memory,
if the ACC ON/OFF button is pressed or
if ignition device is turned to OFF .

Resuming Speed

If a speed setting is stored in system
memory, press the multifunction
control (RES +) up and take foot off
the accelerator pedal. The last set
speed will be displayed.
WARNING!
The resume function should be used
only when road and traffic conditions
allow it. Resuming a too high or too
low speed for current traffic and road
conditions could cause a harsh vehicle
acceleration or deceleration which
could increase the risk of collisions and
death or serious injury.

Setting the Time Gap

The specified time gap has four
different settings, identified by 4
horizontal bars that represent 4
different time gaps:
• Maximum (longest) time: 4 bars.
• Long time: 3 bars (default time).
• Medium time: 2 bars.
• Short time: 1 bar.