Braking and parking
on the selected driving programme and the
le
v
el of charge of the high-voltage battery.
If the braking effect caused by the recupera-
tion is very intense, the vehicle’s brake lights
with turn on. The electric engine, when op-
erating as an alternator, can generate brak-
ing torque on the front wheels based on the
RPM and the temperature and charge level
of the high-voltage battery.
These variable parameters cause fluctuating
electric decelerations which are hydraulically
compensated according to the driver’s de-
sires. This function is called “brake blending”
and it combines mechanical braking with the
engine brake effect.
WARNING
Driving at high speed on icy, slippery wet
ground can result in loss of vehicle control
and serious injury to the driver and passen-
gers.
●
The ESC, ABS, TCS, EDS and the electron-
ic torque control systems cannot exceed
the limits imposed by the laws of physics.
Always bear this in mind, especially on wet
or slippery roads. If you notice the systems
cutting in, you should reduce your speed
immediately to suit the road and traffic
conditions. Do not be encouraged to take
risks by the presence of more safety sys-
tems. If you do, an accident may occur.
●
Please remember that the accident risk
always increases if you drive fast, especially
in corners or on a slippery road, or if you
follo
w too close behind the vehicle in front
of you. The ESC, ABS, brake assist, EDS and
the electronic torque control system can-
not prevent accidents: risk of accidents!
●
Accelerate with caution on slippery sur-
faces (for example, icy or snow-covered).
Despite the control systems, the driven
wheels could spin, affecting the stability of
the vehicle: risk of accident!
Note
●
The ABS and TCS will only operate cor-
rectly if the four wheels have identical
tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius
of the tyres can cause the system to reduce
engine power when this is not desired.
●
The regulating processes of the systems
can make noises due to their operation.
●
If the warning lamp or lights up,
there could be a fault
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page 82 .
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Any modifications made to the vehicle
(for example, to the engine, brake system,
running gear or to the combination of
wheels and tyres) may affect the operation
of the ABS, TCS and EDS.
Connecting and disconnecting the
ESC and TCS
Fig. 174
In the lower part of the centre console:
button to switch the ESC off/on
The ESC is switched on automatically when
the engine is st
art
ed, and only works when
the engine is running and includes the ABS,
EDS and TCS systems.
The TCS function should only be switched
off in situations in which traction is insuffi-
cient.
Depending on the finishes and versions,
there is the possibility of disconnecting only
the TCS or activating the ESC in “Sport”
mode.
Disconnecting and connecting the TCS
●
The TCS can be switched on and off by
briefly pressing the button on the centre
console*
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Fig. 174 .
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