ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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 and optimising stopping
distances.
System intervention
The driver can feel that the ABS system
has come into action because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: this is entirely normal with
the system operating.
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DTC (Drag Torque Control)
SYSTEM
The DTC (Drag Torque Control) System
prevents the locking of the drive wheels
that may occur in the event, for example,
of sudden release of the accelerator
pedal or abrupt downshifting in low-grip
conditions.
In such conditions, the braking effect of
the engine may cause slipping of the
drive wheels and consequent loss of
vehicle stability. In these situations, theDTC system intervenes by restoring
torque to the engine in order to preserve
stability and increase vehicle safety.
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
SYSTEM
The ESC system improves the directional
control and stability of the vehicle in
various driving conditions, correcting
understeer and oversteer, distributing the
brake force on the appropriate wheels.
System intervention
The intervention of the system is
indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the vehicle is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
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TC (Traction Control) SYSTEM
The system automatically operates in the
event of slipping, loss of grip on wet
roads (aquaplaning) and acceleration on
slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc. on one
or both drive wheels.
System intervention
The intervention of the system is
indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the vehicle is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
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PBA (Panic Brake Assist) SYSTEM
The PBA system is designed to improve
the vehicle’s braking capacity during
emergency braking.
The brake pedal should be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to get the most out
of the system. Do not reduce pressure on
the brake pedal until braking is not
necessary anymore.
The PBA system is deactivated when the
brake pedal is released.
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HSA (Hill Start Assist)
It is an integral part of the ESC system
and facilitates starting on an incline.
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DST SYSTEM (Dynamic Steering
Torque)
The DST function uses the integration of
the ESC system with the electric power
steering to increase the safety level of
the whole vehicle.
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SAFETY
WHEELS AND TYRES
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE
ROTATION OF THE TYRES
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The front and rear tyres are subject to
different loads and stress due to steering,
manoeuvres and braking. For this reason
they are subject to uneven wear.
To resolve this problem, tyres should be
rotated at the appropriate time. This
operation is recommended for tyres with
a deep tread pattern, suitable both for
on-road and off-road driving.
Tyre rotation contributes to the
preservation of the grip and traction
performance on wet, muddy or snowy
roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability
of the vehicle.
In the case of irregular wear of the tyres,
the reason must be identified and
corrected before rotating them.
WARNING
192)Do not cross switch the tyres if they
are "unidirectional" type. In this case,
always take care not to fit the tyres with a
direction of rotation that is opposite to
that indicated: you would risk losing grip
and control of the vehicle.
193)Travelling with partially or completely
deflated tyres can cause safety problems
and damage the concerned tyre beyond
repair.
IMPORTANT
97)The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
98)If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
99)Do not switch tyres from the
right-hand side of the vehicle to the
left-hand side, and vice versa.100)Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
SNOW CHAINS
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Front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive
versions: 7-mm snow chains can be used
on 215/65 R16 and 215/60 R17 tyres.
Chains cannot be fitted on
225/55 R18 tyres. e di incidenti.
IMPORTANTUse snow chains in
accordance with local regulations of each
country. In certain countries, tyres
marked with code M+S (Mud and Snow)
are considered as winter equipment;
therefore their use is equivalent to that of
the snow chains.
The snow chains may be applied only to
the front wheel tyres.
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few metres have been
driven.
Using snow chains with tyres with
non-original dimensions may damage the
vehicle.
Using different size or type (M+S, snow,
etc.) tyres between front and rear axle
may adversely affect vehicle driveability,
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