Maserati Levante Owner's Manual page 221

cranking of the engine prior to
starting it, press the button again.
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a
warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
If the driver only pushes the
START/STOP button but does not press
the brake pedal, the ignition switch
cycles to the ACC position (see "Keys"
in section "Before Starting") and the
instrument cluster displays the latest
screenshot.
At the second press of the
START/STOP button, the ignition
device switches to RUN position (see
"Keys" in section "Before Starting")
and the instrument cluster displays the
latest screenshot.
At the third press of the START/STOP
button the ignition switch returns to
OFF position and the display powers
down.
At the fourth press of the START/STOP
button the screen will display the
message that invites you to press the
brake pedal and push the START/STOP
button to start the engine.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC
or RUN (engine not running) position
and the transmission is in P (Park), the
system will automatically time out
after 30 minutes of inactivity and the
ignition will switch to the OFF
position.
After starting the engine, the idle
speed is controlled automatically and
will decrease as the engine warms up.
Notes for the Diesel Engine Starting
(Diesel only)
With cold engine and external
temperature below 0°C, ignition may
be delayed a few seconds in order to
allow the spark plugs to pre-heat. In
this case the amber light
illuminate on the TFT display and will
stay on for a few seconds after the
engine has started.
Cold Weather Precautions (Diesel
only)
If the outside temperature is very low,
the diesel fuel thickens due to the
formation of paraffin clots and could
clog the diesel filter. In order to avoid
these problems, different types of
diesel fuel are distributed according to
the season: summer type, winter type
and arctic type (very cold,
mountainous areas).
If refueling with diesel fuel whose
specifications are not suitable for the
too cold outside temperature, it is
advisable to mix TUTELA DIESEL ART
additive in the proportions shown on
the container with the fuel. Pour the
additive into the tank before the fuel
using the funnel provided.
Engine Start Failure
CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to push or tow your
vehicle to get it started. Vehicles
equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this
will
way. Moreover, unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and
once the engine has started, ignite
and damage the converter and
vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged
battery, booster cables may be used
to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another
vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. See
"Auxiliary Jump Start Procedure" in
Driving
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