Alfa Romeo 156 GTA owners manual page 156

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For correct operation of the ASR system SWITCHING ON THE ASR MSR system (Engine the tyres must absolutely be of the same FUNCTION drive adjustment) brand and type on all wheels, in perfect The ASR function switches on automati- The car is fitted with a special system, in- conditions and above all, of the specified cally each time the engine is started. type, brand and size. tegral with the ASR system, that in case of When travelling the device can be switched sudden gear shifting, cuts in providing torque IMPORTANT When travelling on snow to the engine thus preventing excessive dri- off and on again pressing switch (A- fig. 152) on the centre console. with snow chains, it may be helpful to turn ving wheel drive that, specially in poor grip the ASR device off: in fact, in these condi-conditions could lead to loss of stability. When the device is switched off this is tions, slipping of the driving wheels when shown by the lighting up of the led on the moving off makes it possible to obtain bet- ABD system button, by the V warning light on the in- ter drive. This system, integral with the ASR system, strument panel turn on and by the message enables to modulate in a combined mode ASR OFF on Infocenter display. If the func- ASR system failure warning the pressure inside the brake circuit acting tion is switched off when travelling, it will GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR on driving wheels and the engine torque. In the event of a fault, the ASR system turn on again automatically the next time The action of the ABD system is particular- the engine is started. switches off automatically and the Vwarn- ly helpful when driving uphill with driving ing light on the instrument cluster turns on wheels under different grip conditions, i.e.: with fixed light, together with the message poor grip on one side and good grip on the “ASR OFF” on the Infocenter display and button led ( A-fig. 152 ). other side. In the event of an ASR system operating failure, the car behaves in the same way A0B0286m as a car that is not fitted with this system: in any case, it is advisable to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as pos- sible. fig. 152 155

owners manual Alfa Romeo 156 GTA

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