Specifications

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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VDC SYSTEM
(Vehicle Dynamics Control)
(upon request for
versions/markets where
applicable)
It is an electronic system that controls the
car stability and, in the lack of grip, it helps
to bring the car back to the correct direction.
The action of the VDC system is particu-
larly useful when the road grip conditions
change.
HOW THE VDC
SYSTEM WORKS
The VDC system is engaged automatical-
ly when the car is started and cannot be
switched off.
CUTTING IN
OF THE VDC SYSTEM
The cutting in of the VDC system is indi-
cated by the flashing of the á warning light
on the instrument cluster, to inform the dri-
ver that the car is in critical conditions of sta-
bility and grip.
The performance of the
system should not induce
the driver to take pointless and
unnecessary risks. The style of
driving must in any case always
be adapted to the conditions of
the road surface, visibbility and
traffic. The responsibility for road
safety is always and in any case
the driver’s.
WARNING
After using the spare wheel
and refitting the standard
wheel, it is necessary to travel for
approx. 30 km (20 minutes) on a
mixed road or approx. 15 km (10
minutes) on a highway until the soft-
ware oof the ABS/ASR control unit
recognises the size of the “normal”
wheel; in this period of time the carr
may slightly go adrift on a side dur-
ing brakig and the ASR warning light
(if fitted) may come on.. Therefore
it is recommended to travel careful-
ly and to avoid, where possible,
sharp braking. On ccars fitted with
ASR travel for the above mentioned
distance with the ASR turned off
through the suit
table button.
WARNING
VERSIONS WITH VDC SYSTEM
EXCLUDED
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