Maserati Levante Owner's Manual page 249

number of precautions that must be
considered before entering the water.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is capable of water
fording to a maximum of 50 cm (18 in)
of water. To maintain optimal
performance of your vehicle's heating
and ventilation system it is
recommended to switch the system
into recirculation mode during water
fording.
CAUTION!
When driving through water, do not
exceed 8 km/h (5 mph). Always check
water depth before entering, as a
precaution. Check all fluids
afterwards: driving through water
may cause damage to engine and
driveline that may not be covered by
the new vehicle limited warranty
Driving through water more than a
few inches/centimeters deep will
require extra caution to ensure safety
and prevent damage to your vehicle. If
you must drive through water, try to
determine the depth and the bottom
condition (and location of any
obstacles) prior to entering. Proceed
with caution and maintain a steady
controlled speed lower than 8 km/h
(5 mph) while in water to minimize
wave effects that might cause serious
damage to all components, especially
engine.
WARNING!
Avoid driving through flowing or
standing water. Doing so can be
highly dangerous and can be very
difficult to determine the depth of the
water you are driving through. If
driving through water cannot be
avoided, and after driving through it,
apply the brakes lightly to ensure the
brakes are operating correctly.
Flowing Water
If the water is swift flowing and rising
(as in storm run-off), avoid crossing
until the water level recedes and/or
the flow rate is reduced. If you must
cross flowing water avoid depths in
excess of 25 cm (9 in). The flowing
water can erode the streambed,
causing your vehicle to sink into
deeper water and create waves that
could cause serious damage to
mechanical and electric components.
Determine exit point(s) that are
downstream of your entry point to
allow for drifting.
Standing Water
Do not drive in standing water deeper
than 50 cm (18 in), and reduce speed
appropriately to minimize wave
effects.
Maintenance
After driving through water, have
your vehicle fluids and lubricants
inspected at the Service Network to
assure the fluids have not been
contaminated.
Driving in Snow and Wet Grass
In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or
for additional control at slower
speeds, set "I.C.E." drive mode with
transmission in M (Manual) and shift
the transmission to a low gear. See
"Drive Mode" in this section for
further details. Do not shift to a lower
gear than necessary to maintain
forward motion. Over-revving the
engine can spin the wheels and
traction will be lost.
Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or
slippery roads, because engine braking
may cause skidding and loss of
control.
Driving
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