❒
downhill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, clutch and brake pedal
pressed and reverse gear engaged.
At pickup the ESP system control unit will maintain the
braking pressure at the wheels until the necessary torque
for starting is reached or, in any case, for a maximum of
2 seconds in order to move easily from the brake pedal to
the accelerator pedal. When 2 seconds have elapsed, with-
out any departure having taken place, the system is au-
tomatically deactivated, gradually releasing the braking
pressure.
During this release stage, the typical brake disengagement
noise indicating that the vehicle is going to move immi-
nently will be heard.
Failure indications
The
á
warning light in the instrument panel will come
on in the event of a failure (see “Warning lights and mes-
sages” section).
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
first gear.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP will be automatically
switched off and the
á
warning light will come on con-
stantly in the instrument panel along with a message in the
multifunctional display (for versions/markets where pro-
vided) (see “Warning lights and messages” section). The
LED in the ASR OFF button will light up. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if your
vehicle is fitted with an ESP system. Your
driving style must always be suited to the road
conditions, visibility and traffic. The driver is al-
ways ultimately responsible for road safety.
WARNING
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the
ESP system and it is
provided to facilitate starting on hills.
It is automatically activated in the following conditions:
❒
uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient high-
er than 5%, engine running, clutch and brake pedal
pressed, gearbox in neutral or gear other than reverse
engaged;
For the correct operation of the ESP and
ASR systems, the tyres must be the same
make and type on all wheels, in perfect condition
and, above all, of the type, make and size recom-
mended.
WARNING
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