FIAT Punto Classic - Manual (Page 117)

SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
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At pickup, the ESP system control unit keeps braking
power against wheels until reaching the engine torque
required for starting (in any case for max. 2 seconds),
thus enabling to move the right foot friendly from the
brake pedal to the accelerator.
Passing 2 seconds without starting, the system will
deactivate automatically and braking power will be
gradually released. At release stage, typical mechanical
brake release sound (indicating that the car is going to
move) can be heard.
Failure warnings
System failure is indicated by warning light
* and
relevant message on the reconfigurable multifunction
display (where required) (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a parking
brake therefore, never leave the car without having
engaged the handbrake, turned the engine off and
engaged the first speed.
For correct operation of ESP and ASR systems, the tyres must absolutely be of the
same brand and type on all wheels, in perfect conditions and, above all, of type,
brand and size specified.
WARNING
WARNING
During the use of the spare wheel, the ESP system carries on working. However,
you must remind that the spare wheel presents dimensions smaller than the
standard tyre and therefore its grip is reduced as to the other car tyres.