Fiat SEDICI Owner's Handbook Manual page 164

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS)
ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-
tronically controlling braking pressure. It
will also help you maintain steering con-
trol when braking on slippery surfaces or
when braking hard. The ABS works au-
tomatically, so you do not have to use any
special braking technique. Just push the
brake pedal down without pumping. The
ABS will operate whenever it senses that
wheels are locking up. You may feel the
brake pedal pulsate while the ABS is op-
erating.
(For more information on ABS, see "Brak-
ing" in the "OPERATING YOUR VEHI-
CLE" section.)
NOTE If the ABS system is activated, you
may hear a clunking noise and/ or feel pul-
sating in the brake pedal. This is normal
and indicates that the brake fluid pressure
is being controlled properly.
WARNING
The ESP may not work prop-
erly if tires or wheels other
than those specified in the Owner's
Manual are used. When replacing
tires or wheels, use only the size and
type specified in this Owner's Man-
ual.
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The ESP may not work properly if
tires are not inflated to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure.
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The ESP may not work properly if
tires are fitted with tire chains.
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The ESP may not work properly if
the tires are excessively worn. Be sure
to replace tires when the tread wear
indicators in the grooves appear on
the tread surface.
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The ESP is not a substitute for win-
ter tires or tire chains on a snow cov-
ered road.
WARNING
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The ESP may not work
properly if engine related
parts such as the muffler are not
equivalent to standard equipment or
are extremely deteriorated.
Do not modify the vehicle's suspen-
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sion since the ESP may not operate
correctly.
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The ESP indicator lights are described be-
low:
SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT
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When one of the ESP systems other than
ABS is activated, the SLIP indicator light in
the instrument cluster blinks 5 times per
second.
IMPORTANT If the SLIP indicator light
comes on and stays on while driving, there
may be a malfunction of the ESP
(other than ABS). You should have the
systems inspected by an authorized Fiat
Dealership.
NOTE When the SLIP indicator light
comes on and stays on while driving, in-
dicating a malfunction of the ESP
(other than ABS), the brake system will
function as an ordinary ABS with no ad-
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ditional ESP functions.
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