Vdc System (Vehicle Dynamics Control); Failure Warning Lights; Abs Failure/Ebd Failure; Brake Assist (Emergency Braking Assistance) - Alfa Romeo Brera Owner's Manual

FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS

ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning
on of warning light > on the instru-
ment panel (together with a message
on the display) (see section "Warning
lights and messages"). In this case the
braking system is still efficient, though
without the aid of the ABS system.
Drive carefully to the closest Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services to have the system
checked.
EBD failure
EBD failure is indicated by the turning
on of warning lights > + x on the in-
strument panel (together with a mes-
sage on the display) (see section
"Warning lights and messages").
In this case with sharp braking the rear
wheels might lock too early, with the
possibility of skidding. Drive extremely
carefully to the closest Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services to have the system
checked.
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BRAKE ASSIST
(emergency braking
assistance)
The system, which cannot be cut out,
recognizes emergency braking (on the
ground of the brake pedal operation
speed) and considerably increases the
pressure in the brake circuit.
Brake Assist is deactivated on the ver-
sions equipped with VDC system in the
event of VDC system failure, indicated
by the turning on of warning light á on
the instrument panel (together with a
message on the display).
VDC SYSTEM
(Vehicle Dynamics
Control)
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 indicated 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.