Using The Brakes - Maserati Levante Owner's Manual

WARNING!
• HDC is only intended to assist the
driver in controlling vehicle speed
when descending hills. The driver
must remain attentive to the driving
conditions and is responsible for
maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
• Prolonged use of the system might
overheat the brakes. In case of
brake overheating, the HDC, if
active, will be progressively
deactivated after warning the driver
(switch-off of LED on button);
feature can be reactivated only after
brake temperature has decreased
sufficiently. Distance that can be
traveled depends on brake
temperature, load and vehicle
speed.
• The performance of a vehicle
equipped with HDC must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner that could jeopardise the
driver's safety or the safety of
others.

Using the Brakes

CAUTION!
To obtain a good performance by
brake pads and discs, avoid sudden
braking during the first 300 km (190
mi).
The pad wear limit is indicated by the
illumination of the warning light
on the instrument cluster.
In this event, please contact the
Service Network.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake
failure and possibly an accident.
Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in
abnormally high brake temperatures,
excessive lining wear, and possible
brake damage. In an emergency full
braking capacity may be impaired.
Brake Pads and Brake Discs
Wear on the brake pads and brake
discs depends to a great extent on the
driving style and the conditions of use
and therefore cannot be expressed in
actual kilometres/miles driven on the
,
road.
The high-performance brake system is
designed for optimal braking effect at
all speeds and temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and
ambient conditions (e.g. temperature,
humidity and long outdoor stopping
periods) can therefore cause the
brakes to "squeal". This is normal and
will cease after a few brakings.
New Brake Pads and/or Brake
Discs
New brake pads have to be "broken
in", and therefore only attain optimal
friction to the brake disc when the
vehicle has covered several
hundred km/miles.
During this first period, the slightly
reduced braking ability must be
compensated for by pressing the
brake pedal harder. This applies
Driving
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