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HILL HOLDER SYSTEM

This system is an integral part of the ESC system and

facilitates starting on slopes.

It is activated automatically in the following instances:

❒ uphill: car stationary on a road with a gradient

higher than 5%, engine running, brake pressed and

gearbox in neutral or gear (other than reverse)

engaged;

❒ downhill: car stationary on a road with a gradient

higher than 5%, engine running, brake pressed and

reverse gear engaged.

When setting off, the ESC system control unit

maintains braking pressure on the wheels until the

torque required for starting is reached or, in any

case, for a maximum of 2 seconds so that the right

foot can be moved easily from the brake pedal to the

accelerator pedal.

When 2 seconds have elapsed, without any

departure having taken place, the system is

automatically deactivated, gradually releasing the

braking pressure. During this release stage, a typical

mechanical brake release noise can be heard,

indicating that the car is about to move.

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.

ASR SYSTEM (AntiSlip Regulation)

It is an integral part of the ESC system. It

automatically operates in the event of one or both

drive wheels slipping, loss of grip on wet roads

(aquaplaning) and acceleration on slippery, snowy or

icy roads, etc…

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, it intervenes automatically braking the

wheel that is slipping.

Activation/deactivation of the ASR system

The ASR system activates automatically each time

the engine is started.

Whilst driving, the ASR can be deactivated and

subsequently activated again by pressing the ASR

OFF button fig. 63.

On some versions, the intervention of the system is

indicated by a message shown on the display. When

the system is not active, the LED on the button ASR

OFF turns on and, on some versions, a message

appears on the display.

When the ASR is deactivated whilst driving, the next

time the car is started the ASR is automatically

activated.

When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains, it

may be helpful to turn the ASR off: in fact, in these

GETTING TO

KNOW YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

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MAINTENANCE

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