Driving Assistance Systems - Fiat 500L Owner's Handbook Manual

54) The ESC system cannot alter the
natural laws of physics, and cannot
increase grip which depends on the
condition of the road.
55) The ESC system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to excessive
speed on corners, driving on low-grip
surfaces or aquaplaning.
56) The capability of the ESC system must
never be tested irresponsibly and
dangerously, in such a way as to
compromise the safety of the driver, the
other occupants of the car or any other
road user.
57) For the correct operation of the ESC
and ASR systems it is extremely important
that the tyres are the same brand and
the same type on all the wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, the
recommended type and size.
58) The performance of the ESC and ASR
systems must not encourage the driver
to take unnecessary risks. Your driving style
must always be suited to the road
conditions, visibility and traffic. The driver
is, in any case, responsible for safe driving.
59) The ESC functions even when the
space-saver wheel is being used. Always
remember that the space-saver wheel,
being smaller than the original wheel,
provides less grip.
60) 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 first
gear, so that the vehicle is parked in safe
conditions (for further information read the
"Parking" paragraph in the "Starting and
driving" chapter).
61) There may be situations on small
gradients (less than 5%), with car laden, in
which the Hill Holder system may not
activate, causing a slight reversing motion
and increasing the risk of collision with
another vehicle or object. The driver is, in
any case, responsible for safe driving.
62) DST is an aid for driving and does not
relieve the driver of responsibility while
driving the vehicle.
63) The performance of a vehicle with ERM
must never be tested in imprudent or
dangerous ways, with the possibility of
putting the safety of the driver or other
people at risk.
DRIVING
ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS
The vehicle can be equipped with the
following active safety devices:
❒ Traction Plus;
❒ City Brake Control - "Collision
Mitigation";
❒ iTPMS.
For the operation of the systems, see
the following pages.
TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The system works as a driving aid,
useful for setting off in poor grip
conditions (snow, ice, mud, etc.), which
allows the drive force to be distributed
optimally on the front axle.
The system acts by braking the wheels
with poor grip (or those slipping more
than the others), transferring the drive
force to those which have greater
grip on the ground.
The activation of the Traction Plus
system generates the differential locking
effect on the front axle through the
braking system, to optimise traction on
irregular terrain.
When the engine is started the system
is deactivated.
67