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FIAT PUNTO TRAINING OUTLINE
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1.2.7 Active safety
Active safety is meant as the whole of the technical solutions that help avoid road accidents.
Nuova Punto features the mechanic and electronic safety systems below:
ABS: all versions feature an integrated anti-lock system that controls the braking action so as
to prevent the wheels from being locked;
EBD: electronic braking distributor between the front and rear wheels;
ESP: an active safety system, which comes into operation in emergency situations, for
controlling the vehicle during dynamic on-road manoeuvres.
The ESP system comes as a standard item on the Sporting version only. The entire range is
equipped with ABS system with EBD and ventilated brake discs on the front wheels (except
for the 1.2 8V engine version, which is equipped with non-ventilated discs).
1.2.8 Passive safety
Passive safety is meant as the whole of the technical and product solutions that protect the
driver and the passengers in case of accident. The technical solutions adopted aim at
protecting the driver and the passengers in case of head-on, side and rear collisions.
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With Nuova Punto, FIAT has made important progress as far as safety is concerned.
Innovative design and construction solutions have been adopted on Nuova Punto, so as to
obtain the best results in terms of occupant protection.
