traction control FIAT PANDA 2015 319 / 3.G Owners Manual

ASR (AntiSlip
Regulation) SYSTEM
It is an integral part of the ESC system.
It is automatically activated in the case
of drive wheels slipping, loss of grip
on wet roads (aquaplaning) and
acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy
roads, etc.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
❒if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;
❒if the slipping only involves one of the
drive wheels, it intervenes automatically
braking the wheel that is slipping.
Engagement/disengagement of the
ASR system
The ASR system switches on
automatically each time the engine is
started.
Whilst driving, the ASR can be switched
off and subsequently switched on
again by pressing the ASR OFF button
fig. 46.
On some versions, the intervention of
the system is indicated by a dedicated
message shown on the display. When
the system is not active, the LED on the
button ASR OFF turns on and, on
some versions, a message appears on
the display.When the ASR is deactivated whilst
driving, the next time the vehicle is
started the ASR is automatically
activated.
When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn
the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions,
the driving wheels skidding when
setting off gives you better traction.
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HBA (Hydraulic Brake
Assist) SYSTEM
The HBA system is designed to
improve the vehicle's braking capacity
during emergency braking. The system
detects an emergency braking by
monitoring the speed and strength with
which the brake pedal is pressed,
thereby applying the optimal brake
pressure.This can reduce the braking distance:
the HBA system therefore completes
the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the HBA
system is obtained by pressing the
brake pedal very quickly. In addition,
the brake pedal must be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to benefit from the
system.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake
pedal until braking is not necessary
anymore.
The HBA system is deactivated when
the brake pedal is released.
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ELD (Electronic Locking
Differential) SYSTEM
(Panda Cross and Panda 4x4 versions)
The ELD system allows the drive force
to be evenly distributed over the same
axle when one or both wheels are
slipping. The ELD acts by braking the
wheels with poor grip (or those slipping
more than the others), thereby
transferring the drive force to those
which have greater grip on the ground.
The system operates at speeds below
50 km/h. Above this speed, it is
automatically deactivated and it is
reactivated when the speed falls below
50 km/h.
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SAFETY

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189)IMPORTANT: looking at the system
when driving can divert attention from
the road, with the risk of accidents or other
serious consequences. Do not change
system settings or enter data non-verbally
(using the manual controls) while driving.
Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner
before carrying out these operations. This
is important since while setting up or
changing some functions your attention
may be distracted from the road and you
may have to remove your hands from
the wheel.
190)Voice commands: the system
functions can be carried out using only
voice commands. The use of voice control
commands when driving allows the system
to be managed without taking your hands
off the steering wheel.
191)Looking at the display for a long time:
while driving, do not use any function that
requires looking at the display for a long
time. Pull over in a safe and legal manner
before attempting to access a function
of the system that requires prolonged
attention. Even occasional short glances at
the display may be hazardous if your
attention is diverted from driving at a critical
moment.
192)Setting the volume: do not turn the
volume up too high. Keep the volume at a
level where you can still hear outside traffic
and emergency signals while driving.
Driving without being able to hear these
sounds can cause accidents.193)Using the voice recognition: the voice
recognition software is based on a
statistical process that is subject to error. It
is your responsibility to monitor the
system's voice recognition functions and to
correct any errors.
194)Danger of distraction: the functions
may require manual settings (not using
voice commands). Performing these
settings or entering data when driving can
distract you significantly, causing accidents
or having other serious consequences.
Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner
before attempting these operations.