Abarth 595, Owner'S Manual

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SAFE
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uphill: car stationary on a road with
a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and gearbox
in neutral or gear (other than reverse)
engaged;
downhill: car stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and reverse
gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure on the wheels until the engine
torque required for starting is reached,
or in any case for a maximum of 2
seconds, allowing you to move your
right foot easily from the brake pedal to
the accelerator.
When the 2 seconds have elapsed,
without starting, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure.
During this release stage, the typical
mechanical brake release noise can be
heard, indicating that the car is about
to move.
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ASR (AntiSlip
Regulation) SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and automatically operates in
the event of one or both drive wheels
slipping, loss of grip on wet roads
(aquaplaning) and acceleration on
slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR system intervenes,
reducing the power transmitted by the
engine;
if the slipping only involves one of
the drive wheels, it also intervenes
automatically, braking the wheel that is
slipping.
System intervention
This is indicated by the icon
appearing on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the car is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
Manual engagement/release
The ASR is switched on automatically
each time the engine is started. While
driving, the ASR can be switched off
and subsequently switched on again
by pressing the button (1) fig. 65 (TTC).
When the system is not active, the LED
on the same button turns on and, on
some versions, a message appears
on the display. If the ASR is turned
off while driving, this is automatically
reactivated at the following car starting.
When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn
the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions,
the driving wheels skidding when
moving off gives you better traction.
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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 system detects an emergency
braking by monitoring the speed and
strength with which the brake pedal is
pressed, thereby applying the optimal
brake pressure. This can reduce the
braking distance: the PBA system
therefore completes the ABS.
Maximum assistance of the PBA
system is obtained pressing the
brake pedal very quickly; in addition,
the brake pedal should be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to obtain benefits
from the system.
Do not reduce pressure on the
brake pedal until braking is no longer
necessary.
The PBA system is deactivated when
the brake pedal is released.
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TTC (Torque Transfer
Control) SYSTEM
It is an integral part of the ESC system.
This system improves the transfer
of engine torque to the wheels,
guaranteeing safer and more sporty