Maserati Levante 2021 Owner's Manual page 148

Dashboard Instruments and Controls
Position Lights and Daytime Running
Lights (DRL)
The lighting system uses the same
high or low intensity headlamps LED,
respectively, for the DRL lights and
front position lights.
With the light switch turned in
the position lights will turn on when
the ignition device is in any position
and the engine is stopped or when
the engine is running and the twilight
sensor is in "NIGHT" mode.
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The position lights are always on when
the light switch is set in the
position.
DRL lights will turn on when the
twilight sensor is in "DAY" mode, the
engine is running and the light switch
is in or "AUTO" position.
NOTE:
• In certain European countries, the
position lights will only operate with
the ignition device in OFF position, or
with front fog lights and headlights
on. Regardless of ignition device
position, the position/DRL lights will
remain on as long as the lights switch
is in position.
• If the headlights or position/DRL
lights are on after the ignition device
is placed in OFF position, a buzzer
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will alert the driver while opening
the driver's door to exit the car.
If a turn signal is activated, the DRL
LED on the same side of the vehicle
will turn off for the duration of the
turn signal activation. Once the turn
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signal is deactivated, the DRL LED will
light up again.
NOTE:
Depending on your Country's
regulations, DRL lights may be turned
on and off.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the
headlights on or off according to
ambient light intensity detected by the
twilight sensor positioned on the inner
surface of the windshield, over the
rear view mirror. To turn the system
on, rotate the lights switch clockwise
to "AUTO" position.
When the automatic system is
activated, the headlight time delay
function is activated as well. This
means the headlights will stay on for
up to 90 seconds after you place the
ignition device into OFF position.
To turn the automatic system off,
move the lights switch out of "AUTO"
position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running and the
twilight sensor in "NIGHT" mode
before the headlights turn on in
automatic mode.
WARNING!
The responsibility for turning on the
lights, depending on the daylight and
regulations in force in the country of
use, always lies with the driver. The
automatic system for switching on
and off the external lights is to be
considered as an aid for the driver. If
necessary, switch the lights including
front and rear fog lights on and off
manually.
Headlights On with Wipers
When this function is active, the
headlights will turn on in "adverse
weather beam" mode approximately
10 seconds after activation of
the wipers, if the lights switch is
placed in the "AUTO" position. The
headlights will additionally turn off by
deactivation of the wipers if previously
activated with this function.
NOTE:
The headlights with wipers function
may be turned on and off using the
MIA system, refer to "Functions of