Abarth 595, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SPORT FUNCTION
When the SPORT button 1 fig. 77 is
pressed, the sports driving setting
is turned on giving greater
responsiveness during acceleration, an
increase in drive torque and more
precise steering with greater effort
required on the steering wheel.
When this function is on, the word
SPORT 1 fig. 78 is lit up in the display
and the instrument panel shows a
dedicated screen.
Press the button again to turn the
function off and restore the normal
driving setting.
IMPORTANT When the SPORT button
is pressed, the function is activated
about 5 seconds later.
IMPORTANT During acceleration using
the SPORT function the steering may
shudder, which is typical of a sports
setting.
PARKING SENSORS
(where provided)
Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper to detect and inform the driver,
through an acoustic and visual signal,
of the presence of obstacles at the rear
of the car. The sound may be
intermittent or continuous depending
on the distance from the obstacle.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when reverse gear is engaged. As the
obstacle behind the vehicle gets closer,
the acoustic signal becomes more
frequent.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
When reverse is engaged and there is
an obstacle behind the car, an acoustic
signal is activated. Its frequency
increases as the distance of the
obstacle from the bumper decreases,
until it becomes continuous when
the distance is less than 30 cm.
Detection distances
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.
When parking, take the utmost care
over obstacles that may be above
or under the sensor.
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