Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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VDC SYSTEM
TURNING THE VDC SYSTEM
ON/OFF
(Vehicle Dynamics
The VDC system is automatically acti-
Control)
vated when the engine is started. When
(for versions/markets,
travelling, to turn the VDC off press the
where provided)
ASR/ VDC button on the central console
fig. 103 for 2 seconds. Turning off the
VDC will also turn off the ASR. Both func-
The VDC system is an electronic system
tions can be reactivated by pressing the
fig. 103
controlling the car stability in the event A0 E00 2 6m
ASR/VDC button.
of tyre grip loss.
FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS
VDC system deactivation is indicated
The VDC system is therefore particular-
In the event of failure, the VDC system
by the instrument panel warning light
ly useful when grip conditions of the
is automatically disconnected and the
á (on certain versions a symbol is dis-
road surfaces changes.
warning light á comes on with fixed
played) and by the circular led around
light on the instrument panel (on cer-
the ASR/VDC button.
VDC SYSTEM tain versions together with a message
If the VDC has been turned off when
on the display) (see section “Warning
INTERVENTION
travelling, at next engine start-up it willlights and messages”). In this case con-
It is signalled by the blinking of the
turn on again automatically.
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser vices as
warning light á on the instrument pan-
soon as possible.
el, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
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