Fiat 500L 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 118

GETTING TO
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
KNOW YOUR CAR
your vehicle is fitted with the ESC and
ASR systems.Your driving style must always be
suited to the road conditions, visibility and
SAFETY
traffic.The driver is always responsible for road
safety.
STARTING AND
HBA SYSTEM
DRIVING
(Hydraulic Brake Assist)
The HBA system is designed to improve the car's
braking capacity during emergency braking. The
WARNING LIGHTS
system detects an emergency braking by monitoring
AND MESSAGES
the speed and strength with which the brake pedal
is pressed, thereby applying the optimal brake
pressure.
IN AN EMERGENCY
This can reduce the stopping distance, the HBA
system therefore completes the ABS.
Max. assistance from the HBA system is obtained
SERVICING AND pressing the brake pedal very quickly. In addition, the
MAINTENANCE
brake pedal should be pressed continuously during
braking, avoiding intermittent presses, to obtain
benefits from the system.
TECHNICAL
Do not reduce pressure on the brake pedal until
SPECIFICATIONS
braking is not necessary anymore.
The HBA system is deactivated when the brake pedal
is released.
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WARNING WARNING
The HBA system cannot increase tyre
grip on the road over the limits imposed
by laws of physics: always drive carefully
according to the conditions of the road surface.
WARNING
The HBA system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due
to excessive speed on bends, travelling on
low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.
WARNING
The HBA system is an aid for the driver,
who must always pay full attention
while driving.The responsibility always rests
with the driver.The features of the HBA system
must never be tested in imprudent or dangerous
ways, with the possibility of putting the safety
of the driver, occupants or other road users
at risk.