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ASR SYSTEM
(Antislip Regulation)
It is an integral part of the ESP system, it
controls car drive and cuts in automati-
cally every time one or both driving
wheels slip.
According to slipping conditions, two dif-
ferent control systems are activated:
❒if the slipping involves both the driving
wheels, the ASR function intervenes re-
ducing the power transmitted by the
engine;
❒if the slipping involves only one driving
wheel, the ASR system cuts in auto-
matically braking the wheel that is slip-
ping.
The action of the ASR is particularly help-
ful in the following circumstances:
❒ slipping of the inner wheel due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or ex-
cessive acceleration;
❒ too much power transmitted to the
wheels also in relation to the conditions
of the road surface;
❒ acceleration on slippery, snowy or
frozen surfaces;
❒in the case of loss of grip on a wet sur-
face (aquaplaning).Switching on/off of the ASR system
The ASR system switches on automatically
each time the engine is started.
Switching on/off is indicated by the rele-
vant message on the display (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
When travelling ASR can be switched off
and on again pressing switch A-fig. 123
on the central console.
When the ASR is switched off this is
shown by the lighting up of the led on the
switch and by the relevant message on the
display (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
If the ASR is switched off when travelling,
it will turn on again automatically the next
time the engine is started.
When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn the
ASR off: in fact, in these conditions, slip-
ping of the driving wheels when moving off
makes it possible to obtain better drive.
The performance of the sys-
tem, in terms of active safe-
ty should not induce the driver to take
pointless and unnecessary risks. The
style of driving must in any case al-
ways be adapted to the conditions of
the road surface, visibility an traffic.
Road safety is always the driver’s re-
sponsibility.
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fig. 123F0C0066m
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ENGINE STARTING ............................................................ 136
PARKING .................................................................................. 139
USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX .................................. 140
USING THE “SELESPEED” GEARBOX .......................... 141
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS ................................. 149
TOWING TRAILERS ............................................................. 151
SNOW TYRES ......................................................................... 154
SNOW CHAINS ..................................................................... 155
CAR INACTIVITY ................................................................. 156
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Keep your speed
down when snow
chains are fitted. Do
not exceed 50 Km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pavements and
avoid also to drive for long distances on
roads not covered with snow to prevent
damaging the car and the roadbed.
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SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains should be in compli-
ance with local regulations.
Snow chains should only be applied to the
driving wheels (front wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the
first few metres have been driven.
Use snow chains with reduced size: on
tyres 195/65 R15” and 205/55 R16” use
snow chains with reduced size with max
protrusion beyond the tyre profile of 9
mm.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be fit-
ted to the space-saver spare wheel. So, if
a front (drive) wheel is punctured and
chains are needed, a rear wheel should be
fitted to the front of the car and the spare
wheel should be fitted to the rear.
This way with two normal drive wheels,
snow chains can be fitted to them to solve
an emergency.
IMPORTANT Snow chains may not be
used on tyres type 215/45 R17 87W since
interference can be generated with the
surrounding components.
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To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car is a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground should be flat and adequately
firm; turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake; engage first gear or reverse;
use the handle A-fig. 2to remove the
piece of stiff cover B(saloon versions)
or C-fig. 3(Multi Wagon versions);
loosen the clamping device E-fig. 4;
fig. 2F0C0084m
Please note:
❒the jack weight is 1,76 kg; the jack re-
quires no adjustment; the jack cannot
be repaired: if it breaks it must be re-
placed with a new genuine jack; no tool
other than its cranking device may be
fitted on the jack.
The jack shall only be used
for changing wheels on the
car with which it is provided or on
cars of the same model. It must not
be used for other purposes such as for
instance raising cars of other models.
In no case should it be used for repairs
under the car. Incorrect positioning
of the jack may cause the jacked car
to fall. Do not use the jack for high-
er capacities than stated on its label.
Snow chains cannot be fitted to the
space-saver spare wheel. So, if a front
(drive) wheel is punctured and chains
are needed, a rear wheel should be
fitted to the front of the car and the
spare wheel should be fitted to the
rear. This way with two normal dri-
ve wheels, snow chains can be fitted
to them to solve an emergency.
WARNING
Fasten the wheel cap cor-
rectly to prevent the wheel
from coming free in motion. Never
tamper with the inflation valve. Nev-
er place tools between the rim and
tyre. Check and restore, if required,
the pressure of tyres and spare wheel
to the values given in section “Tech-
nical specifications”.
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Seats ........................................................ 37
– cleaning ............................................ 235
– easy entry ......................................... 38
– manually adjustable front seats .. 37
– rear sliding seats ............................ 39
– seat warming ................................. 38
Selespeed (gearbox) ........................... 141
Side/taillights .......................................... 59
Ski tunnel ................................................ 91
Skywindow (blade sunroof) .............. 74
Smart washing ...................................... 63
Snow chains .......................................... 155
Sound system (presetting).................. 100
Spark plugs ............................................. 241
Starting the engine ............................... 136
Steering .................................................. 244
Steering column lock .......................... 20
Steering wheel ....................................... 42
Sun visors .............................................. 73
Sunroof (Skywindow) ......................... 74
Suspensions ........................................... 244
Symbols .................................................. 8
Technical specifications............. 237
Third brake light
(bulb replacement) ............................ 191
Tilting shelf ............................................ 72Top speeds ............................................ 253
Towing the car ...................................... 206
Towing trailers ...................................... 151
Transmission ........................................ 241
Trip Computer...................................... 34
Tyre repair kit
(Fix&Go automatic)........................... 177
Tyres
– changing ............................................ 171
– pressure ............................................ 246
– snow tyres ....................................... 154
– standard tyres ................................. 247
– understanding tyre marking......... 246
Using the manual gearbox ............... 140
Using the Selespeed gearbox ........... 141
Warning lights and messages.. 157
Weights ................................................... 254
Wheel
– changing ............................................ 171
Wheel geometry................................... 245
Window (washing/cleaning) ........ 62-234
Windscreen washer/wiper ................. 62
Windscreen wiper
– blades ................................................ 231
– control .............................................. 62
– nozzles .............................................. 232 Presetting for mounting
the “Universal Isofix”
child restraint system ...................... 124
Pretensioners ....................................... 113
Protecting the environment ............. 108
Puddle light/door opening light
(bulb replacement) ............................ 195
Radio transmitters and
cellular telephones............................. 101
Rain sensor ........................................... 63
Rear fog lights ........................................ 69
Rear window washer/wiper............... 64
Rear window wiper
– blades ............................................... 231
– control ............................................. 64
– nozzles ............................................. 232
Rearview mirrors ................................. 43
Reversing lights
(bulb replacement) ..................... 188-189
Rims
– understanding rim marking .......... 246
Roof rack/ski rack ............................... 93
Rubber hoses ....................................... 230
Safety devices.................................. 109
S.B.R. system ........................................ 112
Seat belts ................................................ 110