braking conditions according to the
speed of operation of the brake pedal
and provides an additional hydraulic
braking pressure to support that
provided by the driver. This allows
faster and more powerful operation of
the braking system.
instrument panel together with a
message on the display on some
versions (see the “Warning lights and
messages” paragraph in the “Knowing
the instrument panel” chapter).
In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may
swerve when braking sharply. Drive
carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
56)
ABS
This is an integral part of the braking
system, which prevents one or more
wheels from locking and slipping
regardless of the road surface
conditions and braking intensity,
ensuring control of the vehicle even
during emergency braking.
WARNING When the Mechanical Brake
Assist intervenes, noises may be heard
from the system. This is normal. In any
case, while braking keep the brake
pedal firmly depressed.
The Electronic Braking Force
Distribution (EBD) system completes
the system allowing the brake force to
be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
WARNING
53) 54) 55)
WARNING To obtain the maximum
efficiency of the braking system, a
bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed: during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.
53) When the ABS cuts in and you feel
the brake pedal pulsating, do not remove
your foot, but keep the pedal pushed
down; in doing so you, will stop in the
shortest distance possible under the road
conditions at the time.
54) If the ABS intervenes, this indicates
that the grip of the tyres on the road is
nearing its limit: you must slow down to a
speed compatible with the available grip.
55) The ABS gets the most from the
available grip, but it cannot improve it; you
should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.
FAULT WARNINGS
ABS failure
This is indicated by turning on the
warning light on the instrument panel
together with a message on the display
on some versions (see the “Warning
lights and messages” paragraph in
the “Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter).
In this case, the braking system will still
be effective, although without the extra
capacity offered by the ABS.
Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS has
come into action because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: it means that the vehicle
speed should be altered to suit the type
of road surface.
56) If only the
instrument panel
warning light comes on (with a message
in the multifunction display on some
MECHANICAL BRAKE
ASSIST
versions), stop the vehicle immediately and
contact the nearest Fiat Dealership. Any
loss of fluid will affect the brake system
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system (which cannot be
deactivated) recognises emergency
EBD failure
This is indicated by turning on the
and
warning lights on the
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