User's Manual Part 2

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About your Vehicle
SPORT
ESC OFF
- SPORT mode is the vehicle driving mode that provides the best
compromise between stability and performance. This setting
ensures stability in medium- to high-grip conditions only (for
low-grip road surfaces, we recommend using the COMFORT
mode). In this mode, the vehicle maximum performance can
be experienced on open roads. For this reason, the suspension
damping level is shifted to a higher one, so as to enhance
performance, handling and stability at high speeds.
If SPORT mode is selected, it is indicated on the TFT display as
shown below:
- In “ESC OFF” mode the ESC system is disabled. Vehicle stability
is no longer controlled, but is completely in the hands of the
driver. The only auxiliary systems still active are those that cannot
be deactivated such as ABS and EBD.
Warning
In low- to medium-grip conditions (e.g. wet, icy, sandy roads),
do not deactivate the ESC system and do not select SPORT
mode.
Important note
When the brake pedal is pressed, traction control is activated
via the VDC system (vehicle dynamics control via the braking
system).
When the ESC system has been deactivated, it is indicated on the
TFT display as shown below: