FIAT Punto 2012 User Manual

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fig. 116

When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains, it may
be helpful to turn the

ASR

off: in fact, in these conditions,

if the drive wheels skid when moving off, you get better
traction.

MSR system (engine drive regulation)

This is an integral part of the

ASR

system that, in the event

of sudden gear shifting on hills, cuts in to provide torque
to the engine, thus preventing excessive driving wheel drag
that, especially in poor grip conditions, can lead to loss of
stability.

Switching the system on/off fig. 116

The

ASR

system switches on automatically each time the

engine is started.

When travelling, the

ASR

can be switched off and on again

by pressing button located on the dashboard

fig. 116

.

When the ASR is switched off, this is shown by the LED
on the button coming on and by the relevant message ap-
pearing on the multifunction display, where provided.

If you switch off the

ASR

during a journey, it will come back

on automatically when the engine is next started.

KNOWING

YOUR

VEHICLE

SAFETY

STARTING

AND DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

SERVICING

AND CARE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

CONTENTS

Do not take unnecessary risks, even if your
vehicle is fitted with this system. Your dri-

ving style must always be suited to the road con-
ditions, visibility and traffic. The driver is always
ultimately responsible for road safety.

WARNING

For the correct operation of the ASR system, the tyres
must absolutely be the same make and type on all wheels,
in perfect condition and, above all, of the type, make and
size specified.

FAILURE INDICATIONS

In the event of a failure, the ASR will be automatically
switched off and warning light á will appear permanent-
ly on the instrument panel along with a message on the
multifunction display, where provided (see “Warning lights
and messages”). In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.

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