Braking assistance systems
Information about braking assistance systems
Braking assistance systems can assist the driver in critical driving and braking situations. The driver is always responsible for safe driving
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1. If a braking assistance system is regulating, continue braking with the necessary force. If necessary, steer the vehicle.
WARNING
The intelligent technology in the braking assistance systems cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system.
Driving fast on icy, slippery, or wet roads can lead to loss of vehicle control and serious injuries to the driver and passengers.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. Do not take any risks.
Braking assistance systems cannot prevent a collision, for example if you are driving too close to other vehicles.
Always use suitable tires. Driving stability depends on the tires' ability to grip the road.
Always keep the footwell beneath the pedals clear so that the brake pedal is unobstructed and can move freely.
ESC, ABS and ASR only function correctly when all four wheels have the intended tires ⇒
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If the ABS malfunctions, the ESC, ASR and EDS also fail.
When the ignition is switched on, the condition of the braking functions is automatically checked. The indicator lights will come on briefly and then turn off. If an
indicator light remains on permanently, there is a malfunction. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately.
Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
The effectiveness of the ESC can be reduced considerably if other components and systems that affect driving dynamics are not maintained correctly or are
malfunctioning. This applies in particular to changes made to the suspension and any non-approved wheel and tire combinations.
Ensure that conversion and modifications to the vehicle are only performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Always use suitable tires. Driving stability depends on the tires' ability to grip the road.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ESC is regulating the vehicle to reduce the risk of skidding and improve driving stability ⇒
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Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR is regulating the vehicle to reduce the risk of the wheels spinning. The indicator light flashes yellow.
ASR reduces drive power at wheels that are spinning and adapts the drive power to the road conditions. ASR makes it easier to start, accelerate, and drive up hills
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
ABS prevents the wheels from locking during braking so that the vehicle can be steered
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Brake Assist System (BAS)
BAS can help to reduce the vehicle braking distance. BAS increases braking power when the driver presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency situations
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Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDL)
EDS automatically applies the brakes to a wheel that starts spinning and transfers the drive power to the other driving wheels.
XDS is an extension of the electronic differential lock, and improves traction with braking support to help keep the vehicle in its lane.
Multi Collision Brake
The Automatic Post-Collision Braking System automatically brakes the vehicle if the airbag control module has detected a collision in an accident situation.
Requirements for automatic braking:
The driver does not press the accelerator pedal.
Brake booster
The braking support only functions when the engine is running and it enhances the pressure applied to the brake pedal by the driver.
If the braking support is not working or the vehicle is being towed, you will need to press the brake pedal harder because the lack of braking assistance will increase
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