Maserati Levante Owner's Manual page 116

Understanding the Vehicle
The delay interval begins when the
lights switch is turned off (position
"0"). If you turn the headlights or
position lights on, or place the ignition
switch in RUN, the system will cancel
the delay.
If you turn the headlights off ("0"
position) before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal mode.
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NOTE:
• To activate this feature the lights
must be turned off ("0" position)
within 45 seconds of placing the
ignition switch in the OFF or ACC
position.
• The headlight delay time is
programmable using the MTC+
System, see "MTC+ Settings" in
section "Dashboard Instruments and
Controls".
SmartBeam™ System (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
The SmartBeam™ system provides
increased forward lighting at night by
automating high beam control ("Auto
Dim High Beams" function) through
the use of a digital camera fitted
behind the rear-view mirror.
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This camera detects vehicle specific
light and automatically switches from
high beams to low beams until the
approaching vehicle or the front
vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
• This function can be turned on or off
using the MTC+ System, refer to
"MTC+ Settings" in section
"Dashboard Instruments and
Controls" for further information.
• If the headlights and rear position
lights of the vehicle in the visual field
of the camera are broken, covered in
mud or obstructed, main-beam
headlights will remain lit for longer,
up to a closer position of the
oncoming or foregoing vehicle. Dirt,
impurities and other obstructions on
the windshield or camera lens can
cause the system to function
improperly.
• By replacing the windshield or
SmartBeam™ mirror, the
SmartBeam™ mirror must be
re-aimed to ensure proper
performance. Please contact
exclusively the Service Network for
replacement.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The lighting system uses the same high
or low intensity Headlamps LED,
respectively, for the DRL lights and
position lights.
DRL lights will turn on when the
engine is running and the shift lever is
moved out of the P (Park) position.
If a turn signal is activated, the DRL
lamp on the same side of the vehicle
will turn off for the duration of the
turn signal activation. Once the turn
signal is deactivated, the DRL lamp will
light up again.
NOTE:
Depending on your Country's
regulations, DRL lights may be turned
on and off.
Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights
The gas-discharge (xenon) headlights
operate with an electric arc saturated
with Xenon gas under pressure,
instead of the incandescent filament.
The light produced is assuredly higher
compared to traditional light bulbs, in
terms of quality (brighter light) as well
as of the span and positioning of the
illuminated area.
The adaptive headlight system
combines the light beam with the