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Uphill start assist
• Used to assist in pulling away on wet,
slippery or snowy road surfaces
• Allows the accelerator to be fully pressed
but with the RPM restricted to 2,500
• Helps prevent damage to the
clutch and engine
• Allows driver to maintain control
Downhill assist
• Maintains a stable speed during descent
down slippery, wet or snowy road
surfaces
• Engine is running, but is engaged
in neutral, first, second, third or
reverse gear
• ESP brakes the wheels individually,
preventing locking
• In neutral the driver does not have
to press accelerator or brake pedal
• Allows the driver to concentrate
fully on steering the car
Off-road button*
The off-road button has a set of intelligent functions to aid driving on difficult, slippery surfaces, further increasing the safety of driver and
passengers. The system is enabled when the button is pressed and illuminates. The driver does not need any previous off-road experience
to feel the benefits of this easy to use system.
* Optional on S, SE 4x4 models. Standard on Elegance.
ABS off-road
•
Improves braking effect of the car
•
Longer braking creates a ‘chock’
of surface material, enhancing
vehicle control
•
Only active up to 30mph
ASR off-road
•
Improves acceleration on
slippery surfaces
•
ASR is set to manage a higher
slippage on the driving wheels
•
Helps maintain driver control
and vehicle stability
EDL off-road
•
Maintains permanent traction
of the car
•
Can work diagonally across axles
•
Brakes the slipping wheel(s)
•
Helps maintain driver control
and vehicle stability
