Get Driving -> Braking assistance systems Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV Second Generation (2024-2025)

1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Vehicle is not moving even when a drive gear is engaged

If the vehicle does not move in the desired direction, the system may not have engaged the drive position correctly.

1. Press the brake pedal and select the drive position again.

2. If the vehicle still does not move in the desired direction, there is a system malfunction. See an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance to have the system checked.

WARNING

If the parking lock is released and the electronic parking brake is switched off, the vehicle may start to move

unexpectedly on inclines or hills. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Never release the parking lock once the electronic parking brake is switched off.

NOTICE

If the vehicle rolls with the engine off and the selector lever in position

automatic transmission will be damaged.

for a long period of time or at high speed, the

Do not allow the vehicle to roll for a long period of time or at high speed with the engine off and in the

the case of towing.

gear, e.g. in

NOTICE

If the transmission gets too hot or overheats, this may lead to increased wear or damage to the component.

Avoid starting the vehicle and driving slowly, like at walking speed, while the transmission is overheated.

Drive faster than approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph) or immediately stop the vehicle safely the ﬁrst time the vehicle

indicates that the transmission is overheating.

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and switch off the engine if the message and audible warning are

repeating approximately every 10 seconds.

Let the transmission cool down.

Only start driving again when the audible warning is no longer sounding.

Braking assistance systems

Information about braking assistance systems

Braking assistance systems can stabilize the vehicle in critical driving or braking situations and increase driving safety. The

driver is always responsible for safe driving ⇒

If a braking assistance system is regulating, continue braking with the necessary force.

If necessary, steer the vehicle.

WARNING

Braking assistance systems cannot replace the driver's attention and can only operate within the limitations of the system.

Fast driving on icy, slippery, or wet roads, as well as following the vehicle ahead too closely, may impair the vehicle

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stability and cause you to lose control of the vehicle. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries and

death.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the

vehicle.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions. Do not take any

risks.

Always keep the footwell beneath the pedals clear so that the brake pedal is unobstructed and can move freely.

Always use suitable tires, as driving stability depends on the tires' ability to grip the road.

ESC, ABS and ASR only function correctly when all four wheels have the intended tires ⇒

If the ABS malfunctions, the ESC, ASR and EDL 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 may be reduced considerably if other components and systems that affect driving dynamics

have not been maintained correctly or are malfunctioning. This applies especially to changes to the suspension and

unapproved rim/tire combinations. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries could result.

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, as 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 ⇒

. The indicator light

flashes yellow.

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 ⇒

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS prevents the wheels from locking during braking so that the vehicle can be steered ⇒

Brake Assist System (BAS)

BAS can help to reduce the vehicle braking distance. When the driver presses the brake pedal quickly in emergency

situations, BAS increases braking force ⇒

Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDL)

EDL 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 it

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lane.

Multi Collision Brake

If the airbag control module has detected a collision in an accident situation, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System

automatically brakes the vehicle.

Requirements for automatic braking:

You are not pressing 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 brake booster is not in operation or the vehicle is being towed, you will need to press the brake pedal harder because th

lack of braking assistance will increase the braking distance ⇒

, ⇒ Troubleshooting.

WARNING

Driving without the brake booster or when the brake booster's system function is limited can increase the braking distance

signiﬁcantly. This may lead to accidents resulting in serious or fatal injuries.

Never stop the engine or switch the ignition off while the vehicle is moving.

Press the brake pedal harder if the brake booster does not work or the vehicle is being towed.

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 braking assistance systems should not be switched off under normal conditions ⇒

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 or fatal injuries could result.

Switch ESC off only if you are experienced in driving off-road.

Only switch on ESC Sport if you are driving on a closed track and are experienced in sporty driving.

Do not take any risks.

Switching on and off

1. Open the vehicle settings of the Infotainment system ⇒ Vehicle settings menu.

2. Open the Vehicle menu.

3. Open the Exterior menu.

4. Open the Brakes menu.

5. Activate the function in the ESC system drop-down list.

If the setting is no longer being used, you should completely switch off the braking assistance system again ⇒

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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.

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.

ESC Off

The function assists experienced drivers with offroad driving. The ESC is switched off and stabilizing interventions are not

performed. Always read the safety instructions ⇒

ESC manually switched off. The yellow indicator light turns on.

1. Depending on the vehicle equipment, conﬁrm the selection in the instrument cluster.

Deﬁning ESC mode as a favorite in the Infotainment system

To access ESC settings directly, you can save a favorite function, e.g. for switching off ESC, in Control Center in the

Infotainment system. This function depends on the vehicle equipment → page , Overview of Infotainment system.

Troubleshooting

ABS failure or malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

1. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. 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 (approximately 9 mph) to 20 km/h (approximately 12 mph).

3. If the indicator light stays on, contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Noises in the braking assistance systems

When the braking assistance systems are actively regulating, the brake pedal may move or noises may occur.

1. Continue braking with the necessary force and steer the vehicle as required.

WARNING

If the

brake warning light comes on together with the

indicator light, the regulating function of the ABS could

be malfunctioning. This can cause the rear wheels to lock when braking. This could cause you to lose control of the

vehicle and lead to accidents with serious or fatal injuries.

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Drive at low speed to the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility to have

the brake system checked. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

Avoid sudden braking or driving maneuvers.

WARNING

If the

indicator light does not turn off, or comes on during the journey, the ABS is not working correctly. The vehicle

can only be stopped with the normal brakes. If the ABS is restricted, this may lead to accidents causing damage to the

vehicle and serious or fatal injuries.

Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Driving on slopes

Hill start assist

Hill start assist helps when starting to

drive uphill by actively holding the

vehicle in place.

Functional requirements

The following requirements must be met at the same time:

The vehicle must be stationary and held with the brake pedal until you start driving.

The engine must be running “evenly”.

A gear or a position is engaged for driving uphill.

To start driving, take your foot off the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal immediately. The brakes will release

gradually as you start driving.

The holding function of the Hill Start Assist remains active only for a short time. Drive off within approx. two seconds.

When is it active?

Hill Start Assist will deactivate immediately under the following conditions:

If the driver leaves the vehicle.

If the engine is running “unevenly” or in the event of an engine fault.

The engine is switched off or it stalls.

The transmission is in the neutral position

A downhill gear or position is selected.

CAUTION

If you do not pull away immediately after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle may roll backward under certain

circumstances. This can cause injuries or damage to objects.

If this is the case, press the brake pedal or set the electronic parking brake immediately.

Press the brake pedal for a few seconds before you start to drive if you are driving on an incline in heavy trafﬁc and

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