SYSTEM ACTIVATION
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure at the wheels until the torque
necessary for starting is reached, or
in any case for a maximum of 1.75
seconds, allowing your right foot to be
moved easily from the brake pedal to
the accelerator.
ASR SYSTEM (Antislip
Regulator)
The ESC system is automatically
activated when the vehicle is started.
This is a traction control system that
cuts in automatically every time one or
both drive wheels slip.
FAULT INDICATIONS
In the event of a fault, the ESC will be
automatically switched off and the
warning light will come on
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
permanently on the instrument panel,
along with a message on the
If the vehicle has not departed after
1.75 seconds, the system will
if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;
multifunction display (for versions/
markets where provided) (see "Warning
lights and messages" section). The
LED on the ASR OFF button will also
light up. Contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
deactivate automatically by gradually
releasing the brake force.
if the slipping only involves one
of the drive wheels, it intervenes
automatically braking the wheel that is
slipping.
During this release stage, the typical
brake disengagement noise indicating
that the vehicle is going to move
imminently will be heard.
The action of the ASR system is
particularly helpful in the following
circumstances:
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Fault indications
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
Any system fault is indicated by the
slipping of the inner wheel on bends
due to dynamic variations in the load
or excessive acceleration;
turning on of the
the instrument panel with digital display
and the warning light on the
warning light on
This system is an integral part of the
ESC system and facilitates starting on
slopes. It is automatically activated
in the following conditions:
instrument panel with multifunction
display (for versions/markets where
provided) (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).
excessive power transmitted to the
wheels, also in relation to road surface
conditions;
uphill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and gearbox
in neutral or gear (other than reverse)
engaged;
acceleration on slippery, snowy or
icy road surfaces;
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake, therefore do not
leave the vehicle without activating the
handbrake, switching off the engine
and engaging first gear.
in the case of loss of grip on a wet
surface (aquaplaning).
downhill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and reverse
gear engaged.
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