WARNING
Driving without the brake booster or when the brake booster’s functionality is limited can increase the braking distance significantly, increasing the risk of
accidents and serious injury.
Never stop the engine or switch the ignition off while the vehicle is moving.
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 the braking distance.
Always keep the footwell beneath the pedals clear so that the brake pedal is unobstructed and can move freely.
Switching the braking support system on and off
Driving situations
In order to avoid risks, the brake systems should not be switched off under normal conditions
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WARNING
When ESC is switched off, the risk of the vehicle swerving is significantly higher. The vehicle can be difficult for inexperienced drivers to handle at high speeds.
Accidents and serious injuries could result.
Only switch off ESC if you are driving on a closed track and are experienced in sporty driving.
Only switch on ESC Sport if you are driving on a closed track and are experienced in sporty driving.
Never take risks, and note the physical limits of the vehicle.
Switching on and off
1. Open the vehicle settings of the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.
2. Open the settings for parking systems.
3. Select the function.
If the driving situation no longer exists, the brake system should be switched on again completely ⇒
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ASR
It can be helpful to switch off ASR when the vehicle is driven on loose ground or when “rocking” the vehicle out of place because it is stuck
ASR manually switched off. The yellow indicator light turns on.
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ESC Sport
The function assists with sporty driving. The ESC intervenes later to stabilize the vehicle, e.g. during fast cornering
ESC Sport is switched on. The yellow indicator light turns on.
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ESC Off
The function assists experienced drivers with sporty driving. The ESC is switched off and stabilizing interventions are not performed. Always read the safety
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ESC manually switched off. The yellow indicator light turns on.
Troubleshooting
ABS failure or malfunction
The yellow indicator light turns on.
1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
The vehicle can be braked without ABS.
ESC malfunction
The yellow indicator light turns on. ESC has been switched off.
There is a fault or malfunction.
1. Switch the ignition off and on.
2. Drive a short distance at a speed of approximately 15 km/h (approx. 9 mph) to 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph).
3. If the
indicator light stays on, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
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