Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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This time elapsing without starting, the Failure warnings ASR SYSTEM
system will deactivate automatically by
(AntiSlip Regulation)
System failure is indicated by the turn-
releasing gradually the brake force.
ing on of warning light * (where pro-
This system is an integral part of the VDC
At releasing, the typical brake disen- vided) on the instrument panel (on cer- system, it controls car drive and cuts in
gagement noise indicating that the car tain versions together with the dedicat- automatically every time one or both dri-
is going to move will be heard. ed message on the display) (see section ving wheels slip.
“Warning lights and messages”).
According to slipping conditions, two dif-
ferent control systems are activated:
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system
is not a parking brake. Never get out
if slipping involves both driving
of the car without engaging the hand-
wheels, the ASR function intervenes
brake, switching the engine off and en-
reducing the power transmitted by
gaging the first gear.
the engine;
if slipping involves only one driving
wheel, the ASR system cuts in auto-
matically braking the wheel that is
slipping.
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