Vdc System; Failure Warning Lights - Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010 Owner's Handbook Manual

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VDC SYSTEM

(Vehicle Dynamics
Control)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The VDC system is an electronic system
controlling the car stability in the event
of tyre grip loss.
The VDC system is therefore particular-
ly useful when grip conditions of the
road surfaces changes.
VDC SYSTEM
INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the
warning light á on the instrument pan-
el, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
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TURNING THE VDC SYSTEM
ON/OFF
The VDC system is automatically acti-
vated when the engine is started. When
travelling, to turn the VDC off press the
ASR/ VDC button on the central console
fig. 103 for 2 seconds. Turning off the
VDC will also turn off the ASR. Both func-
tions can be reactivated by pressing the
ASR/VDC button.
VDC system deactivation is indicated
by the instrument panel warning light
á (on certain versions a symbol is dis-
played) and by the circular led around
the ASR/VDC button.
If the VDC has been turned off when on the display) (see section "Warning
travelling, at next engine start-up it will lights and messages"). In this case con-
turn on again automatically.
fig. 103
A0 E00 2 6m

FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS

In the event of failure, the VDC system
is automatically disconnected and the
warning light á comes on with fixed
light on the instrument panel (on cer-
tain versions together with a message
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser vices as
soon as possible.