FIAT Punto Classic - Manual (Page 116)

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SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
ESP SYSTEM (Electronic Stability
Program) (where provided)
The ESP system is an electronic system controlling the
car stability in the event of tyre grip loss.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when
grip conditions of the road surfaces changes.
ABS INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the warning light á on
the instrument panel, to inform the driver that the car
is in critical stability and grip conditions.
EPS SYSTEM OPERATION
The ESP system is automatically inserted when the car
is started and cannot be de-activated.
FAILURE WARNINGS
In the event of failure, the ESP system is automatically
disconnected and the instrument panel warning light
á
will come on with fixed light together with the
message on the reconfigurable multifunction display
(where provided) (see section “Warning lights and
messages”) and with the ASR OFF button led. In this
case contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM (where provided)
It is an integral part of the ESP system and facilitates
starting on an uphill slope. It is automatically activated
in the following conditions:
❒ Uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with gradient
above 2%, engine running, clutch and brake pedals
pressed and gearbox in neutral position or gear
engaged (reverse excluded);
❒ Downhill: stationary on a road with gradient above
2%, engine running, clutch and brake pedals pressed
and reverse engaged.
WARNING
The performance of the ESP system, in terms of active safety should not induce the
driver to take pointless and unnecessary risks. The style of driving must in any case
always be adapted to the conditions of the road surface, visibility and traffic. Road
safety is always the driver’s responsibility.