slipping of the inner wheel round
bends due to dynamic variations in the
load of excessive acceleration;
excessive power transmitted to the
wheels, also in relation to road surface
conditions;
acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy
road surfaces;
in the case of loss of grip on a wet
surface (aquaplaning).
If the ASR is switched off while driving,
it is automatically switched on again
when the car is started up.
When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn
the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions,
the driving wheels skidding when
moving off gives you better traction.
digital display and warning light
on
the instrument panel with multifunction
display (for versions/markets, where
provided) (see "Warning lights and
messages” paragraph in the "Knowing
the instrument panel" chapter).
WARNING 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.
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MSR SYSTEM (engine
drive regulation)
This is an integral part of the ESC
system that, in the event of a sudden
gear down shift or an ABS braking,
cuts in and provides torque to the
engine thus preventing excessive
driving wheel drive which, especially in
poor grip conditions, can lead to a loss
of stability.
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ASR SYSTEM (Antislip
Regulation)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a traction control system that
cuts in automatically every time one or
both drive wheels slip.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;
if the slipping only involves one of
the drive wheels, the ASR intervenes
automatically braking the wheel that is
slipping.
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FAULT WARNINGS
In the event of a failure, the ASR
will be automatically switched off
Turning the ASR system on/off
The ASR comes on automatically
whenever the engine is started.
While driving, the ASR can be switched
off and on again pressing the button
fig. 135 on the dashboard.
Switching off is shown by the warning
light on the instrument panel
switching on together with a message
shown in the multifunction display, for
versions/markets where provided.
and the warning light
will come
on constantly in the instrument
panel along with a message in
the multifunction display (for
versions/markets where provided) (see
“Warning lights and messages” section
in the "Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter). In this case, contact the Fiat
Service Network as soon as possible.
The action of the ASR system is
especially useful in the following
conditions:
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