Driving safely
In certain exceptional conditions (when
starting a vehicle stuck in mud or snow, or
on loose ground...), it could prove useful
to deactivate the ASR system to make the
wheels spin and regain grip.
If there is a variation between the trajectory
followed by the vehicle and that required
by the driver, the ESP system automatically
acts on the engine and the brake of one
or more wheels, in order to put the vehicle
back on course.
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) AND
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESP)
Press this button.
These systems are linked and complement
the ABS.
The LED on the button comes on: the
ASR system no longer acts on the engine
operation, but continues to act on the brakes.
The ASR system is very useful for
maintaining optimum drive and avoiding
losses of control of the vehicle on
acceleration.
Operating fault
The system optimises drive to prevent the
wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of
the drive wheels and on the engine. It also
allows the directional stability of the vehicle
to be improved on acceleration.
When a malfunction of the ASR
system occurs, this warning lamp
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and confirmed by a
message on the screen.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
The LED flashes when the ASR
or ESP is triggered.
Use the ESP to hold your course without
attempting to countersteer.
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