2011 Abarth Punto Evo ESP

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This film is provided by Lineaccessori Abarth and is
available at Abarth Dealerships.
The illustrations refer to the switch from driving on the
left to driving on the right.
F0U092Abfig. 89
F0U093Abfig. 90
ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS before, it is
advisable to perform a few tests on slippery surface,
always in safe conditions and fully complying with the
Highway Code of the country where you are driving.
Read the following information carefully. This system,
which is an integral part of the braking system, prevents
one or more wheels from locking and slipping in all road
surface conditions, irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the vehicle can be
controlled even during emergency braking.
The system is completed by EBD (Electronic Braking
Force Distribution), which distributes the braking action
between the front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For the maximum efficiency of the
braking system, a bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed (for a new vehicle or after having replaced the
brake pads/discs): during this period it is advisable to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.

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If only warning light xon the instrument
panel comes on, with a message in the
reconfigurable multifunction display, stop the car
immediately and contact the nearest Abarth
Dealership. Leakage of hydraulic fluid from the
braking system will compromise the operation of
the braking system, whether it is of the
conventional type or with ABS.
WARNINGBRAKE ASSIST (integrated ESP emergency
braking assistance)
This system (which cannot be deactivated) recognises
emergency braking conditions according to the speed of
operation of the brake pedal and provides an additional
hydraulic braking pressure to support that provided by
the driver. This allows faster and more powerful
operation of the braking system.
Brake Assist is deactivated on the versions equipped
with ESP, in the event of ESP system failure (indicated by
warning light ácoming on together with the message
on the reconfigurable multifunction display.
When the ABS intervenes and you notice
the brake pedal pulsating, do not be
afraid to keep the pedal pushed down. This will
help you to stop in the shortest distance
possible, depending on the road conditions.
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FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP system will be
automatically switched off and warning light áwill
appear on the instrument panel along with a message on
the reconfigurable multifunction display (see “Warning
lights and messages”). Contact an Abarth Dealership as
soon as possible.ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability Program)
This is an electronic system controlling car stability in
the event of tyre grip loss, helping to maintain
directional control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when
grip conditions of road surfaces change.
The MSR system (adjustment of the engine braking
torque during gear changes), the HBA system
(automatic increase in the braking pressure during
emergency braking) and the TTC system (with self-
locking differential effect) are present with ESP, ASR and
Hill Holder systems.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is signalled by the blinking of the warning light áon
the instrument panel, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system comes on automatically when the
vehicle is started and cannot be turned off.
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 ultimately responsible for road safety.
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HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the ESP system and it is
provided to facilitate starting on slopes.
It is automatically activated in the following conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pedal
depressed and gearbox in neutral or gear other than
reverse;
❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pedal pressed
and reverse gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESP system control unit maintains
the braking pressure at the wheels until the engine
torque required for departure is reached, or for a
maximum of 1 second, allowing your right foot to be
moved easily from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
If the vehicle has not departed after this time, the
system will deactivate automatically, gradually releasing
the brake force.
At release, the typical brake disengagement noise
indicating that the car is going to move will be heard.Failure indications
A system fault is indicated by the switching on of the
warning light áand by the dedicated message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a parking
brake; therefore, never leave the car without having
engaged the handbrake, turned the engine off and
engaged first gear.
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 specified.
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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 specified.
WARNINGASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulator)
This function controls car drive and intervenes
automatically every time one or both driving wheels slip.
Depending on the slipping conditions, two different
control systems are activated:
❒if both drive wheels are slipping, the ASR function
intervenes by reducing the power transmitted by the
engine;
❒if the slipping only involves only one drive wheel, the
ASR system intervenes automatically braking the
wheel that is slipping.
The action of the ASR system is particularly helpful in
the following circumstances:
❒slipping of the inner wheel when cornering due to
the effect of dynamic load changes or excessive
acceleration;
❒too much power transmitted to the wheels in
relation to the conditions of the road surface;
❒acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy surfaces;
❒loss of grip on a wet surface (aquaplaning).Failure indications
In the event of a failure, the ASR will be automatically
switched off and the warning light áwill appear on the
instrument panel along with a message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see “Warning lights
and messages”). In this case, contact an Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible.

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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 engine, thus preventing excessive driving
wheel drag that, especially in poor grip conditions, can
lead to loss of stability.
TTC system (self-locking differential effect)
The TTC system uses the braking system to produce
a behaviour similar to a limited slip differential.
The front braking system, during acceleration while
cornering, acts on the inner wheel, increasing the drive
of the outer wheel (with more load) and distributing the
torque between the front drive wheels dynamically and
continuously according to the driving conditions and the
road surface.
In this way, the system allows particularly effective and
sporty driving to be achieved.
The TTC system intervenes activating the Sport driving
mode of the “Manettino Abarth” system (see the
“Manettino Abarth car dynamic control system (DSS
– Driving Sport Switch)” paragraph in this section).
When the TTC system is active, the ASR system
calibration is changed and made less intrusive.
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with this system.
Your driving style must always be suited to the
road conditions, visibility and traffic.
The driver is always responsible for road safety.
WARNING
When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains, it
may be helpful to have the ASR system less intrusive
(activating the Sport driving mode): in these conditions,
the slipping of the drive wheels when setting off makes it
possible to have better traction.

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DRIVING MODES
The activation of “Sport” driving mode is indicated by
the switching on of the “S” symbol on the lower right
area of the reconfigurable multifunction display, as
shown in fig. 92-93.
When “Normal” mode is selected, no messages or
symbols are shown on the display, fig. 94-95.“MANETTINO ABARTH” CAR
DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM
(DSS - Driving Sport Switch)
This device allows, using switch A-fig. 91, two response
modes to be selected according to driving style and
road conditions.
S = Sport (mode for sports driving)
N = Normal (mode for driving in normal conditions)
After being operated, the lever A always returns to the
central position.
The device also acts on the car dynamic control systems
(instrument panel, steering, engine, TTC and ASR
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Logic for car dynamic control system
management with “Normal” mode
When the “Normal” driving mode is activated, the car
dynamic control systems intervene with the following
logic:
❒ASR system: calibration for normal driving conditions.
❒TTC system: disabled.
❒Steering: calibration for comfort in normal driving
conditions.
❒Engine: standard adjustment for normal driving
conditions.
TURNING “Sport” MODE ON/OFF
Engagement
To turn the “Sport” driving mode on, move the lever A-
fig. 91 forward to letter “S”. Keep the lever in this
position for at least half a second and in any case until
the symbol “S” or the word “SPORT” appears on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see fig. 92-93).
After release, the lever A will return to the central
position.
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Logic for car dynamic control system
management with “Sport” mode
When the “Sport” driving mode is activated, the car
dynamic control systems intervene with the following
logic:
❒ASR system: less intrusive calibration with
intervention thresholds that allow freer and sportier
drive.
❒TTC system: enabled for particularly effective and
sporty driving of the car.
❒Steering: calibration for sports driving.
❒Engine: sports adjustment with quicker response of
the accelerator pedal.
Disengagement
To turn the “Sport” driving mode off and return to
“Normal” mode, move the lever A-fig. 91 backwards to
letter “N”. Keep the lever in this position for at least
half a second and in any case until the symbol “S” or the
word “SPORT” disappears from the reconfigurable
multifunction display (see fig. 94-95).
After release, lever A returns to the central position.