ASR (AntiSlip Regulation) - The automatic traction control device that prevents the drive wheels from slipping to reduce torque according to road surface grip level. 

BODY COMPUTER - May be considered a type of supervisor that acts as a connection port between the low speed network and the high speed network while governing the work of both. It is thus a Control Unit that co-ordinates the operation of all electric and electronic systems on board. 

CAN (Network) - The Controller Area Network is the communication network used to exchange data and information between the various car control units. 

CONNECT OBN (Off Board Navigation) - A member of the CONNECT family. An integrated GPS/GSM system with RDS radio, CD player, handsfree phone, MP3 player and pictogram navigation system. It is the first device that does not use CD-ROM maps for navigation because all the information is sent out by a centralised system at the Arese Contact Centre. 

CRUISE CONTROL - Automatically maintains a cruising speed set by the driver by controlling the engine throttle. Simply turn the wheel on the left column switch to ON and then turn another one (actually a manual accelerator) towards the '+' (or '-') sign to achieve the required speed. When the ring is released, the car continues to travel at the saved speed without the driver pressing the accelerator pedal. 

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - A sophisticated climate control system that automatically controls temperature, air flow, air distribution, compressor activation and recirculation by means of an electronic control unit. It is also able to guarantee two different temperatures simultaneously: one in the right part of the passenger compartment and the other in the left. 

DUALDRIVE - Electric power steering system with two operating modes. The first ensures maximum interplay between driver and vehicle (ideal over mixed rural routes). The second lightens the steering and thus requires minimum effort and is ideal in town driving and parking manoeuvres. 

DUALOGIC - Hydraulic transmission servo system. Applied to manual gearboxes (fitted to the 1.3 Multijet 16v and 1.2 8v) and offers two operating modes: semiautomatic and automatic. The automatic mode includes two programs (Normal and Economy). 

EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) - Brakeforce distribution corrector integral with the ABS. The device is sensitive to rear axle grip and modulates brake action to prevent the rear wheels locking. 

ESP (Electronic Stability Program) - Electronic vehicle stability control system that adjusts drive torque and brakes wheels differentially if grip is lost to restore the car to the correct trajectory. 

HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assistant) - Electronic system that increases pedal pressure automatically during emergency braking. 

HILL HOLDER - System to assist the driver during hill starts. It operates when the ESP control unit perceives a change in vehicle gradient by means of a longitudinal acceleration sensor located on the floor under the passenger seat. 

MP3 (Mpeg Layer 3) - Highly compressed digital audio file that uses a special algorithm to maintain sound quality unchanged. MP3 files may be downloaded from the Internet and saved on a CD-ROM. They can be played back on special sets. 

MSR (Motor Schleppmoment Regelung) - ASR system function that prevents drive wheels slipping during deceleration. 

MULTIJET - Multiple (3 to 5) injection system that is a fundamental part of the new second generation Common Rail turbodiesel engines. 

NATURAL POWER - A version that offers two fuel systems (methane and petrol) that operate independently of one another. This is an absolute first for segment B. 

PARKING SENSOR - Indicates the progressive reduction in distance from obstacles to the driver by means of acoustic signals during parking manoeuvres. 

RAIN SENSOR - Automatically activates the windscreen wiper when rain falls. Also adjusts sweep rate according to raindrop intensity. 

RES (RESUME) - On a Cruise Control system, this is the button that restores car speed to the last value saved when the device was turned off (e.g. to carry out a braking manoeuvre). 

SMS (Short Messages Service) - GSM phone service that sends a text message of 120 to 160 characters between two mobile phones or between a service centre and a phone. 

SPEEDGEAR - electronically controlled continuous automatic transmission. Customers can always choose between three driving modes: two automatic (one designed for performance and the other for comfort) and a manual mode (sequential). When in manual mode, gear changes can be made without taking your foot off the pedal and six speeds are available.