Abarth Grande Punto Owner's Handbook Manual - page 83

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SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

W

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

MSR system (engine braking

torque control)

It is an integral part of the ASR system that

in case of sudden gear shifting, cuts in pro-

viding torque to the engine thus prevent-

ing excessive driving wheel drive that, spe-

cially in poor grip conditions, can lead to

loss of stability.

Switching the system on/off fig. 96

The ASR system switches on automatically

each time the engine is started. 

When travelling, the ASR can be switched

off and on again pressing button A set on

the dashboard fig. 96. 

fig. 96

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When the ASR is switched off this is

shown by the lighting up of the led on the

button and by relevant message on the

multifunction display, where provided.

If the ASR is switched off when travelling,

it will turn on again automatically the next

time the engine is started.

When travelling on snowy roads with

snow chains, it may be helpful to turn the

ASR off: in fact, in these conditions, slip-

ping of the driving wheels when moving off

makes it possible to obtain better drive.

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