109
TRACTION PLUS
SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Traction Plus is a driving aid, useful
for setting off in poor grip conditions
(snow, ice, mud, etc.) which allows the
drive force to be distributed in the best
way over the front axle when one wheel
is slipping.
Traction Plus acts by braking the
wheels with poor grip (or those
slipping more than the others), thereby
transferring the drive force to those
which have greater grip on the ground.
This function can be activated manually
by pressing button T+ on the side
control panel fig. 136 and works at
speeds under 50 km/h. Over this
speed, it is automatically deactivated
(the LED on the button is still on) and it
is reactivated again when the speed is
below 50 km/h.
136 F0T0506
Traction Plus operation
The system is deactivated when
starting. To activate the "Traction Plus"
system, press the button (T+ fig. 136):
the LED on the button switches on.
The activation of the Traction Plus
system involves the following functions
being switched on:
inhibition of the ASR function, in
order to fully exploit the engine torque;
the differential locking effect on
the front axle, through the braking
system, to improve traction on irregular
grounds.
If the "Traction Plus" system is faulty,
the "general failure" instrument panel
warning light comes on steady.
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety
equipment of the vehicle comprise the
following protection systems:
seat belts;
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
head restraints;
child restraint systems;
front, side airbag (for
versions/markets, where provided).
Read the information given the
following pages with the utmost care.
It is of fundamental importance that
the protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see the "Head restraints"
paragraph in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter.
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