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F0U0106mfig. 116
When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains, it may be
helpful to turn the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions, if the dri-
ve wheels skid when moving off, you get better traction. MSR system (engine drive regulation)
This is an integral part of the ASR system that, in the event of
sudden gear shifting on hills, cuts in to provide torque to the en-
gine, thus preventing excessive driving wheel drag that, espe-
cially in poor grip conditions, can lead to loss of stability.
Switching the systemon/off fig. 116
The ASR system switches on automatically each time the engine
is started.
When travelling, the ASR can be switched off and on again by
pressing button located on the dashboard fig. 116.
When the ASR is switched off, this is shown by the LED on the
button coming on and by the relevant message appearing on the
multifunction display, where provided.
If you switch off the ASR during a journey, it will come back on
automatically when the engine is next started.
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if your
vehicle is fitted with this system. Your dri-
ving style must always be suited to the road con-
ditions, visibility and traffic. The driver is always
ultimately responsible for road safety.
WARNING
For the correct operation of the ASR system, the tyres
must absolutely be the same make and type on all wheels,
in perfect condition and, above all, of the type, make and
size specified.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ASR will be automatically
switched off and warning light áwill appear permanent-
ly on the instrument panel along with a message on the
multifunction display, where provided (see “Warning lights
and messages”). In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
F0U0108mfig. 125
PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets where provided)
The parking sensors are located on the rear bumper
fig. 125 and their function is to inform the driver, through
an intermittent beeping, of the presence of obstacles be-
hind the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated when the reverse
gear is engaged.
As the distance from the obstacle behind the car decreases,
the beeping becomes more frequent.
AUDIBLE WARNING
When reverse gear is engaged an intermittent beeping is
automatically activated.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SYSTEM
(for versions/markets where provided)
The “GSI” system (Gear Shift Indicator) advises the driver
to change gear via a signal on the instrument panel (see fig.
124b).
Through the GSI, where provided, the driver is advised
that changing gear will reduce fuel consumption.
Therefore, for driving oriented towards cutting fuel con-
sumption, it is recommended to follow the suggestions
of the Gear Shift Indicator.
When the SHIFT UP icon (
NSHIFT) is shown on the dis-
play, the GSI is advising the driver to select a higher gear,
while the SHIFT DOWN icon (
OSHIFT) suggests a low-
er gear should be engaged.
F0U0270mfig. 124b
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