Alfa Romeo Giulia (2022 year). Manual in english — page 5

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

DAA SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The symbol appears, together with a message on the

display, in case of activation of the DAA (Drive Attention

Assist) system.

Stop to pause while driving, pulling the car over in safe

conditions.

IMPORTANT

18)

If the symbol

switches on while driving, stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

19)

Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the transmission, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact with

hot engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.

Amber symbols

Symbol

What it means

What to do

ENGINE IMMOBILIZER FAILURE / BREAK-IN ATTEMPT

Engine Immobilizer system failure

The symbol appears to report a failure of the Engine

Immobilizer system.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

Break-in attempt

The symbol switches on when the ignition device is

moved to ON position, to indicate a possible break-in

attempt detected by the alarm system.

Electronic key not recognised

The symbol switches on when the engine is started and

the electronic key is not recognised by the system.

Alarm system failure

This symbol switches on to report an alarm system

failure.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off

system intervention.

For reactivating the fuel cut-off system, refer to the

description in the "Fuel cut-off system" paragraph in the

"In an emergency" chapter. If it is not possible to restore

the fuel supply, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

PARK SENSORS SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears when the system is faulty or not

available.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system

checked.

POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol turns on when the external temperature is

equal to or below 37.4°F (3°C).
The symbol turns off when the external temperature is

equal to 74.8°F (6°C).

DEGRADED ENGINE OIL (where provided)
The symbol is displayed only for a limited time.
WARNING After the first indication, each time the engine

is started the symbol will continue to switch on as

described above until the oil is changed.
If the symbol flashes, this does not mean that there is

a fault on the car, rather it simply reports that it is now

necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of

the car. The deterioration of engine oil is accelerated by

using the car for short drives, preventing the engine from

reaching operating temperature.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

20)

GLOW PLUG PREHEATING (Diesel versions)
This warning light comes on when the ignition device is

brought to ON and will switch off when the glow plugs

have reached the preset temperature. The engine can be

started as soon as the symbol turns off.

WARNING In mild or high temperature conditions, the

warning light comes on for a very short time only.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

GLOW PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE (Diesel versions)
If the symbol flashes, it indicates a fault in the glow plug

preheating system.

In this case, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of engine oil level

sensor failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of engine oil level

sensor failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) SYSTEM

FAILURE
The symbol appears in the event of failure of the

Forward Collision Warning system.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

START&STOP EVO SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears to indicate a Start&Stop Evo

system failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to

have the failure eliminated.

RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the

automatic windscreen wiper.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

DUSK SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the

automatic low beam alignment.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol comes on in the event of a Blind Spot

Monitoring system failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel level sensor

failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure on the

following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs) / parking

lights / trailer direction indicators (where provided) /

trailer lights (where provided) / side lights / direction

indicators / rear fog light / reversing light / brake lights /

number plate lights.

The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown

protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical

connection.
Replace the bulb or the relevant fuse. Contact an Alfa

Romeo Dealership.

KEYLESS START SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of Keyless Start

system failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off

system failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDW) FAILURE
The symbol comes on in the event of a failure in the Lane

Departure Warning system.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol comes on in the event of a failure in the Lane

Keeping Assist system.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILURE

(Automatic High Beam) (where provided)
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the

automatic main beam headlights.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to

have the failure eliminated.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Diesel versions)
The symbol switches on constantly while driving, along to

indicate the presence of water in the diesel filter.

21)

DPF CLEANING (particulate trap) in progress (diesel

versions with DPF only)
The symbol comes on when the ignition device is brought

to ON, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The symbol switches on constantly to indicate that the

DPF system needs to eliminate the trapped pollutants

(particulate) through the regeneration process.
The symbol does not switch on during every DPF

regeneration, but only when driving conditions require

that the driver is notified.

WARNING Failure to follow the procedure provided for

when the symbol comes on for a mileage equal to or

greater than 18 mile (30 km) or for a cumulative time

equal to or greater than 2 hours), may result in the
warning light

coming on with consequent damage

to the DPF device. Remember that if the warning light

is on, it is necessary to go to the Alfa Romeo

Dealership to restore the correct function of the DPF.

22)

To turn off the symbol, keep the car in motion until the

regeneration process is over. The process normally takes

about 15 minutes. Optimal conditions for completing the

process are achieved by travelling at 37 mph (60 km/h)

with engine speed above 2000 rpm.
When this symbol switches on, it does not indicate a fault

and thus it should not be taken to a workshop.

GPF CLEANING (particulate trap) in progress (petrol

versions with GPF only)
The symbol switches on fixed, together with a dedicated

message on the display, to indicate that the GPF system

needs to eliminate the trapped pollutants (particulate) by

means of the regeneration process.
The symbol does not light up on during every GPF

regeneration, but only when driving conditions require

that the driver is notified.

To turn off the symbol, keep the car in motion until the

regeneration process is over. The optimal conditions

for completing the process are achieved by varying the

speed of the car (pressure on the accelerator pedal). Hold

a speed faster than 45 mph (70 km/h) on extra-urban

roads, varying the pressure on the accelerator pedal and

sometimes releasing it completely, until the symbol and

message disappear from the display.
When this symbol switches on, it does not indicate an

anomaly and thus it should not be taken to a workshop.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

GPF FAILURE (particulate trap) (petrol versions with

GPF only)
The symbol lights up fixed together with the warning
light

and dedicated messages appear on the display

in case of failure to the GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter).

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to

have the failure eliminated.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING
The symbol switches on in the case of transmission

overheating, after a particularly demanding use. In this

case an engine performance limitation is carried out.

Wait for the symbol to disappear with the engine off or

idling.

TRAILER LIGHT CONTROL UNIT FAILURE
The symbol turns on to warn of failure in the control unit

that manages the trailer lights.

Check that the trailer light is correctly connected to the

socket. If the fault persists the next time you start the

engine, contact the Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible to have the system checked.

SOUND SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the sound

system.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to

have the failure eliminated.

SPEED LIMITER DEVICE FAILURE
While driving, the symbol switches on to signal a Speed

Limiter device failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to

have the failure eliminated.

FUEL TANK CAP (where provided)
The symbol lights up if the fuel tank cap is open or not

properly closed.

Tighten the cap properly.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
The symbol and the respective message appear on the

display to indicate a failure in the electric parking brake

system.
This failure could partially or completely block the

car because the electric parking brake could remain

activated even if automatically or manually disengaged

using the relevant controls.

If the car can still be used (electric parking brake not

engaged), drive carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo

dealership, remembering that the electric parking brake

will not work.

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INSUFFICIENT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL (where

provided)
If the symbol switches on, it indicates a low engine

coolant level condition.

Top up as described in the "Maintenance and Care"

chapter.

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears while driving to indicate a failure in

the Adaptive Cruise Control system.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system

checked.

BRAKE PADS WEAR
The symbol lights up when the brake pads have reached

their wear limit.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING Always use genuine parts or equivalents

because the Integrated Brake System (IBS) system could

detect anomalies.

WEAR ON CCB BRAKE DISCS (where provided)
The symbol will light up when the carbon ceramic brake

discs have reached the limit of wear.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.

39)

DYNAMIC DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
This symbol appears to indicate a traction system

control failure.

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE FAILURE
This symbol switches on to report an all-wheel drive

system failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to

have the failure eliminated.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

TEMPORARY ALL-WHEEL DRIVE FAILURE
(where provided)
The symbol will appear to indicate that the AWD dynamic

control system is temporarily deactivated to prevent

damage because of high engine load. The traction system

will work in RWD mode in this case.

Until the symbol appears on the display, reduce the load

to allow the system to cool down. The AWD system will

resume normal operation when the symbol disappears

from the display.

WINDSCREEN WIPER FAILURE
The symbol appears to indicate a windscreen wiper

failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

GENERIC INDICATION
If this symbol appears, it indicates a windscreen wiper

failure.
The accompanying messages describe the failure.

AFS SYSTEM FAILURE
If this symbol appears, it indicates a failure of the

automatic directional headlight system.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system

checked.

SOFT SUSPENSION CALIBRATION
(where provided)
The system appears when the most comfortable

suspension setting is activated.

SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILURE (ADC)
(where provided)
The symbol appears while driving to indicate a failure in

the suspension system.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system

checked.

ABS ACTIVATION
The symbol appears when the ABS cuts in.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

WINDSCREEN WASHER LIQUID LEVEL
The symbol appears for some seconds to indicate that

the level of the windscreen and headlight washing fluid

(where provided) is low.

Refill the liquid: to do this, see the "Level check" paragraph

in the "Maintenance and care" chapter. Always use liquid

with the features indicated in the "Liquids and lubricants"

section in the "Technical Specifications" chapter.

LOW AdBlue® (UREA) DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE

LEVEL WARNING
(2.2 JTD versions only)
The AdBlue® Diesel Emissions Additive (UREA) low level

symbol

turns on when the AdBlue® (UREA) level is

low. A warning and a message indicating the need to top
up AdBlue® (UREA) also appear on the display.
The symbol

stays on until the tank is topped up with at

least 1.11 UK gal (5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA)).
If you do not top up, a dedicated message will appear

on the instrument panel display whenever a certain

threshold is reached until it will no longer be possible to

start the engine.
A message will appear permanently on the instrument

panel and an acoustic tone will be heard when there is

about 125 miles (200 km) of range left.
A dedicated message will appear on the instrument panel

display when there are 0 miles (0 km) of range left. It will

no longer be possible to restart the engine after it has

been stopped. It will be possible to restart the engine
after pouring at least 1.11 UK gal (5 litres of AdBlue®

(UREA) in the tank).

Top up the AdBlue® (UREA) tank as soon as possible with
at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA). If the top-up was done
with a range of 0 km left in the AdBlue® (UREA) tank, you

may need to wait 2 minutes before starting the engine.

23)

DAA SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol comes on in the event of a DAA (Driver

Attention Assist) system failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to

have the failure eliminated.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

HAS SYSTEM/TJA SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol lights up in case of HAS (Highway Assist) or

TJA (Traffic Jam Assist) system failure.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to

have the failure eliminated.

WARNING

38)

If a failure is present with sharp braking, the rear wheels may lock and the vehicle may swerve.

39)

It is recommended to use only original or equivalent, bench-tested spare pads in order to ensure the original performance of the braking

system.

IMPORTANT

20)

Deteriorated engine oil should be replaced as soon as possible after the symbol is switched on, and never more than 500 km after it first

switches on. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty. When this symbol comes on, it

does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not need to top up the engine oil.

21)

The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If the

symbol is displayed contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the above indications come on immediately after

refuelling, water has probably been introduced into the tank: stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

22)

Vehicle travel speed should always be adapted to the traffic and weather conditions, and must always comply with traffic regulations. The

engine can be stopped even if the DPF warning light is on: however, repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause premature

deterioration of the engine oil. For this reason it is always advisable to wait for the symbol to go off before turning off the engine, following the

instructions above. Do not complete the DPF regeneration process when the vehicle is stopped.

23)

When the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is empty and the engine stops it is no longer possible to restart it until the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is topped up

with at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA).

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Green Symbols

Symbol

What it means

What to do

DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main beam

headlights are turned on.

AUTOMATIC DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The symbol lights up when the automatic dipped beam

headlights are on.

START&STOP EVO INTERVENTION
The symbol comes on in the event of Start&Stop Evo

system intervention (stopping the engine).
When the engine is restarted the symbol switches off

(for the engine restarting modes see the "Start & Stop

Evo" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter).

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
The symbol comes on when the Cruise Control system is

activated.

ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
The symbol comes on when the Active Cruise Control

system is activated.

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Blue symbols

Symbol

What it means

What to do

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The symbol comes on when the automatic main beam

headlights are activated.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The symbol comes on when the main beam headlights are

activated.

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EOBD SYSTEM (European On

Board Diagnosis)

(where provided)

OPERATION

The EOBD (European On Board Diagnosis

system) carries out a continuous

diagnosis of the components of the car

related to emissions.
It also alerts the driver, by switching on
the

warning light on the instrument

panel, when these components are no

longer in peak condition (see “Warning

lights and messages” paragraph in this

chapter).
The aim of the EOBD system (European

On Board Diagnosis) is to:

monitor the efficiency of the system;
indicate an increase in emissions;
indicate the need to replace damaged

components.
The car also has a connector, which

can interface with appropriate tools,

that makes it possible to read the error

codes stored in the electronic control

units together with a series of specific

parameters for engine operation and

diagnosis. This check can also be carried

out by the traffic police.
WARNING After eliminating a fault, to

check the system completely, the Alfa

Romeo Dealership is obliged to run tests

and, if necessary, road tests which may

also require a long journey.

The chapter that you are about to read is very important: it

describes the safety systems with which the car is equipped

and provides instructions on how to use them correctly.

SAFETY

ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
DAA (Driver Attention Assist) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
SBA (Seat Belt Alert) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
PRE-TENSIONERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG . . . . . . . . . 126

SAFETY

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ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS

The car may be equipped with the

following active safety devices:

ABS (Anti-Lock Brakes);
DTC (Drive Train Control);
ESC (Electronic Stability Control);
TC (Traction Control);
PBA (Panic Brake Assist);
HSA (Hill Start Assist);
AST (Alfa™ Steering Torque);
ATV (Alfa™ Active Torque Vectoring).

For the operation of the systems, see the

following pages.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

This system, which is an integral part

of the braking system, prevents one or

more wheels from locking and slipping in

all road surface conditions, irrespective

of the intensity of the braking action,

ensuring that the car can be controlled

even during emergency braking and

optimising stopping distances.
The system intervenes during braking

when the wheels are about to lock,

typically in emergency braking or

low-grip conditions, when locking may be

more frequent.
The system also improves control and

stability of the car when braking on a

surface where the grip of the left and

right wheels varies, or on corners.

The Electronic Braking Force

Distribution (EBD) system completes the

system allowing the brake force to be

distributed between the front and rear

wheels.

System intervention

The ABS equipped on this car is provided

with the "Brake by wire" (Integrated

Brake System - IBS) function. With this

system, the brake pedal command

given by pressing the brake pedal is

not transmitted hydraulically but

electronically, therefore, the light

pulsation that could be felt on the pedal

with the traditional system is no longer

perceptible.

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DTC (Drive Train Control) SYSTEM

(where provided)
Some versions of this car are

equipped with an automatically

activated/deactivated all-wheel drive

system (AWD), which offers an optimal

drive for countless driving conditions

and road surfaces. The system reduces

the slipping of the tyres to a minimum,

automatically redistributing the torque

to the front and rear wheels, as needed.
To maximise fuel savings, the car with

AWD automatically passes to rear-

wheel drive (RWD) when the road and

environmental conditions are such that

they would not cause the tyres to slip.

When the road and environmental

conditions require better traction, the

car automatically goes to AWD mode.

47)

WARNING If the system failure symbol

switches on, after starting the engine

or while driving, it means that the

AWD system is not working properly.

If the warning message activates

frequently, it is recommended to carry

out maintenance operations.

48)

ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

SYSTEM

The ESC system improves the directional

control and stability of the car in various

driving conditions.
The ESC system corrects the car’s

understeer and oversteer, distributing

the brake force on the appropriate

wheels. The torque supplied by the

engine can also be reduced in order to

maintain control of the car.
The ESC system uses sensors installed

on the car to determine the trajectory

that the driver intends to follow and

compares it with the car’s effective

trajectory. When the real trajectory

deviates from the desired trajectory, the

ESC system intervenes to counter the

car’s understeer or oversteer.

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Oversteer

: occurs when the car is

turning more than it should according to

the angle of the steering wheel.

Understeer

: occurs when the car is

turning less than it should according to

the angle of the steering wheel.

System intervention

The intervention of the system is

indicated by the flashing of the ESC

warning light on the instrument panel, to

inform the driver that the car stability

and grip are critical.

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Deactivating the system

The ESC system deactivates

automatically when using RACE driving

mode (where provided).

TC (Traction Control) SYSTEM

The system automatically operates in

the event of slipping, loss of grip on wet

roads (aquaplaning) and acceleration on

slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc. on one

or both drive wheels. Depending on the

slipping conditions, two different control

systems are activated:

if the slipping involves both drive

wheels

, the system intervenes, reducing

the power transmitted by the engine;

if the slipping only involves one of the

drive wheels

, the BLD (Brake Limited

Differential) function is activated,

automatically braking the wheel which is

slipping (the behaviour of a self-locking

differential is simulated). This will

increase the drive torque transferred to

the wheel that is not slipping.

System intervention

The intervention of the system is

indicated by the flashing of the ESC

warning light on the instrument panel, to

inform the driver that the car stability

and grip are critical.

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PBA (Panic Brake Assist) SYSTEM

The PBA system is designed to improve

the car’s braking capacity during

emergency braking.
The system detects emergency braking

by monitoring the speed and force with

which the brake pedal is pressed, and

consequently applies the optimal brake

pressure. This can reduce the braking

distance: the PBA system therefore

complements the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the PBA

system is obtained by pressing the brake

pedal very quickly. In addition, the brake

pedal should be pressed continuously

during braking, avoiding intermittent

presses, to get the most out of the

system. Do not reduce pressure on the

brake pedal until braking is no longer

necessary.

The PBA system is deactivated when the

brake pedal is released.

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HSA (Hill Start Assist) SYSTEM

This is an integral part of the ESC system

and facilitates starting on slopes,

activating automatically in the following

cases:

uphill

: car stationary on a road with a

gradient higher than 5%, engine running,

brake pressed and transmission in

neutral or gear other than reverse

engaged;

downhill

: car stationary on a road

with a gradient higher than 5%, engine

running, brake pressed and reverse gear

engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system

control unit maintains the braking

pressure on the wheels until the drive

torque necessary for starting is reached,

or in any case for a maximum of 2

seconds, allowing your right foot to be

moved easily from the brake pedal to the

accelerator.
When the 2 seconds have elapsed,

without starting, the system is

automatically deactivated, gradually

releasing the braking pressure.
During this release stage, the typical

mechanical brake release noise can be

heard, indicating that the car is about to

move.