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SYSTEM INTERVENTION

It is signalled by the flashing of the ESC warning light

on the instrument panel, to inform the driver that

the car is in critical stability and grip conditions.

SYSTEM ACTIVATION

The ESC system switches on automatically when the

engine is started and cannot be switched off.

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.

NOTE: the Hill Holder system is not active with

engaged parking brake.

IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a parking

brake; therefore, never leave the vehicle without

having engaged the handbrake, turned the engine off

and engaged the first gear, so that the parked vehicle

is in safe conditions (further read the paragraph

"When parked" in the chapter "Starting and driving").

GETTING TO

KNOW YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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