at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an
authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light starts
to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and
the ESC system becomes active. The ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is
active. If the ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the
accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be
sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions.
The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates that
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is in a
reduced mode.
NOTE:
● The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and
the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily
each time the ignition switch is placed in the
ON/RUN position.
● Each time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position, the ESC system will be on even if it was
turned off previously.
● The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
Hold ‘n’ Go
It is an integral part of the ESC system and keeps the
car braked in all conditions. The Hold 'n' Go function
can be activated from the panel in NORMAL mode;
it is always active in RANGE and SHERPA modes. If
activated, after detecting that the car is stationary
and the brake pedal has been released, the Hold 'n'
Go function keeps the vehicle braked. You can now
remove your foot from the brake pedal. When the
driver lightly touches the accelerator pedal, the Hold
'n' Go function releases the brake again, leaving the car
free to move. If the car is stationary and one of the
following conditions required by the Hold 'n' Go function
is changed:
● Driver's door closed
● Driver's seat belt not fastened
Then, the function is deactivated and the EPB is
automatically engaged.
WARNING!
The intelligent technology of the Hold 'n' Go function
cannot overcome the limits imposed by physical laws
and only works within the limits of the system. The
increased comfort offered by the Hold 'n' Go function
must never cause the driver to take risks that could
compromise safety.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when
starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will
maintain the level of brake pressure the driver applied
for a short period of time after the driver takes their
foot off of the brake pedal. If the driver does not apply
the throttle during this short period of time, the system
will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll
down the hill. The system will release brake pressure in
proportion to the amount of throttle applied as the
vehicle starts to move in the intended direction of
travel.
● The vehicle must be stopped.
● The vehicle must be on a 6% (approximate) grade or
greater hill.
● Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e.,
vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle
backing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when
the activation criteria have been met. The system will
not activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or
PARK.
WARNING!
There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded
v
ehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system
will not activate and slight rolling may occur. This
could cause a collision with another vehicle or object.
Always remember the driver is responsible for braking
the vehicle.
Panic Brake Assist (PBA)
The PBA system is designed to improve the car’s
braking capacity during emergency braking. The system
detects emergency braking by monitoring the speed
and force with which the brake pedal is pressed,
and consequently applies the optimal brake pressure.
SAFETY 135
HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
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