Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual page 84

HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
GETTING TO
This system is an integral part of the ESC system and
KNOW YOUR CAR
facilitates starting on slopes.
It is activated automatically in the following instances:
❒ uphill: car stationary on a road with a gradient
SAFETY
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pressed and
gearbox in neutral or gear (other than reverse)
engaged;
❒ downhill: car stationary on a road with a gradient
STARTING AND
DRIVING
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pressed and
reverse gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system control unit
WARNING LIGHTS
maintains braking pressure on the wheels until the
AND MESSAGES
torque required for starting is reached or, in any
case, for a maximum of 2 seconds so that the right
foot can be moved easily from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
IN AN EMERGENCY
When 2 seconds have elapsed, without any
departure having taken place, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually releasing the
SERVICING AND braking pressure. During this release stage, a typical
MAINTENANCE mechanical brake release noise can be heard,
indicating that the car is about to move.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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NOTE he Hill Holder system is not active with T
engaged parking brake.
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a parking
brake; therefore, never leave the vehicle without
having engaged the handbrake, turned the engine off
and engaged the first gear, so that the parked vehicle
is in safe conditions (further read the paragraph
"When parked" in the chapter "Starting and driving").
ASR SYSTEM (AntiSlip Regulation)
It is an integral part of the ESC system. It
automatically operates in the event of drive wheels
slipping, loss of grip on wet roads (aquaplaning)
and acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy roads,
etc...
Depending on the slipping conditions, two different
control systems are activated:
❒ if the slipping involves both drive wheels, the ASR
intervenes reducing the power transmitted by the
engine;
❒ if the slipping only involves one of the drive
wheels, it intervenes automatically braking the
wheel that is slipping.