Traction control function
On slippery surfaces, the traction control function prevents the drive wheels from excessive spinning, thus helping the vehicle to start moving from a stopped condition. It also provides sufficient driving force and steering performance as the vehicle turns while pressing the acceleration pedal.
Caution
► When driving a vehicle on a snowy or icy road, be sure to install snow tyres and drive the vehicle at moderate speeds.
See also:
Power steering system
The power steering system operates while the engine is running. It helps reduce
the effort needed to turn the steering wheel.
The power steering system has mechanical steering capability in case th ...
Sunshade
Slide the sunshade (5) manually to open and close it.
NOTE
The sunshade will operate together with the sunroof only when the sunroof
is opened.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to close the sunshade whe ...
History of the Carisma
The first Carismas arrived in the UK, in five-door hatch form only, at the
end of 1995. These two initial models consisted of an 89bhp 1.6, offered in GL
and GLX trim, and a 114bhp 1.8 in GLX and ...