Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 63

ESP SYSTEM (Electronic Stability
GETTING TO
Program)
KNOW YOUR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
CAR
This is an electronic system that controls vehicle
stability in the event of tyre grip loss, helping
SAFETY maintain directional control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when
the grip conditions of road surfaces change.
With the ESP, the car is provided with ASR (traction
STARTING AND
control with interventions on brakes and engine),
DRIVING
HILL HOLDER (device for starting on gradients
without using the brakes), MSR (control of engine
WARNING
braking torque when shifting gear down) and HBA
LIGHTS AND
(automatic increase of braking pressure in the case of
MESSAGES
emergency braking).
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
IN AN
EMERGENCY
It is signalled by the blinking of the warning light
on the instrument panel, to inform the driver that
the car is in critical stability and grip conditions.
SERVICING AND
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
MAINTENANCE
The ESP system comes on automatically when the
vehicle is started and cannot be turned off.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP will be automatically
switched off and the warning light
INDEX
permanently on the instrument panel along with
a message on the multifunction display (for
62
versions/markets where provided) (see "Warning
lights and messages" section). The LED on the ASR
OFF button will also switch on. In this case, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
system.Your driving style must always be suited
to the road conditions, visibility and traffic.
The driver is always responsible for road safety.
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It's integral to the ESP system. It automatically
activates with the following conditions:
❒ uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient
of more than 2%, engine on, clutch and brake
pedals pressed and gearbox in neutral or gear
other than reverse engaged;
❒ downhill: car at a standstill on a road with a
gradient higher than 2%, engine running, clutch and
brake pedal pressed and reverse gear engaged.
When setting off the ESP system control unit will
keep brake force on wheels until the torque
necessary for starting is reached, or in any case for
max. 2 seconds in order to pass easily from the
will come on
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with an ESP