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FAILURE WARNINGS

ESP SYSTEM (Electronic Stability

Program) (where provided)

In the event of failure, the ESP system is automatically

disconnected and the instrument panel warning light

will come on with fixed light together with the

message on the reconfigurable multifunction display

(where provided) (see section “Warning lights and

messages”) and with the ASR OFF button led. In this

case contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

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The ESP system is an electronic system controlling the

car stability in the event of tyre grip loss.

The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when

grip conditions of the road surfaces changes.

ABS INTERVENTION

HILL HOLDER SYSTEM (where provided)

It is signalled by the blinking of the warning light

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It is an integral part of the ESP system and facilitates

starting on an uphill slope. It is automatically activated

in the following conditions:

the instrument panel, to inform the driver that the car

is in critical stability and grip conditions.

❒ Uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with gradient

above 2%, engine running, clutch and brake pedals

pressed and gearbox in neutral position or gear

engaged (reverse excluded);

EPS SYSTEM OPERATION

The ESP system is automatically inserted when the car

is started and cannot be de-activated.

❒ Downhill: stationary on a road with gradient above

2%, engine running, clutch and brake pedals pressed

and reverse engaged.

The performance of the ESP system, in terms of active safety should not induce the

driver to take pointless and unnecessary risks. The style of driving must in any case

always be adapted to the conditions of the road surface, visibility and traffic. Road

safety is always the driver’s responsibility.

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At pickup, the ESP system control unit keeps braking

power against wheels until reaching the engine torque

required for starting (in any case for max. 2 seconds),

thus enabling to move the right foot friendly from the

brake pedal to the accelerator.

Failure warnings

System failure is indicated by warning light * and

relevant message on the reconfigurable multifunction

display (where required) (see section “Warning lights

and messages”).

Passing 2 seconds without starting, the system will

deactivate automatically and braking power will be

gradually released. At release stage, typical mechanical

brake release sound (indicating that the car is going to

move) can be heard.

IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a parking

brake therefore, never leave the car without having

engaged the handbrake, turned the engine off and

engaged the first speed.

During the use of the spare wheel, the ESP system carries on working. However,

you must remind that the spare wheel presents dimensions smaller than the

standard tyre and therefore its grip is reduced as to the other car tyres.

WARNING

For correct operation of ESP and ASR systems, the tyres must absolutely be of the

same brand and type on all wheels, in perfect conditions and, above all, of type,

brand and size specified.

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ASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulation)

The action of the ASR is particularly helpful in the

following circumstances:

It’s a function of ESP system and controls the vehicle

drive and cuts in automatically every time one or both

driving wheels slip.

❒ slipping of the inner wheel due to the effect of

dynamic load changes or excessive acceleration;

In slipping conditions, two different control systems

are activated:

❒ too much power transmitted to the wheels also in

relation to the conditions of the road surface;

❒ if the slipping involves both the driving wheels, the

ASR function intervenes reducing the power

transmitted by the engine;

❒ acceleration on slippery, snowy or frozen surfaces;

❒ in the case of loss of grip on a wet surface

(aquaplaning).

❒ if the slipping involves only one driving wheel, the

ASR system cuts in automatically braking the wheel

that is slipping.

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SWITCHING ON/OFF OF THE ASR SYSTEM

The ASR function switches on automatically each time the engine is

started.

When travelling the device can be switched off and on again pressing

switch ASR OFF on the centre console.

Switching on is indicated by the relevant message on the reconfigurable

multifunction display (where provided) (see section “Warning lights and

messages”).

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When the device is switched off this is shown by the lighting up of the led

on the ASR OFF button and by the message on the reconfigurable

multifunction display (see section “Warning lights and messages”).

If the ASR function is switched off when travelling, it will turn on again

automatically the next time the engine is started

When travelling on snow with snow chains, it may be helpful to turn the

ASR device off: in fact, in these conditions, slipping of the driving wheels

when moving off makes it possible to obtain better drive.

The performance of the system, in terms of active safety should not induce the

driver to take pointless and unnecessary risks. The style of driving must in any case

always be adapted to the conditions of the road surface, visibility an traffic. Road

safety is always the driver’s responsibility.

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