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.
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
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