Get Electronic Brake Control System Guide for Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM

will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel

Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if

brake control system that includes the Traction Control the ESP is in the “Partial Off” mode.

System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS) and Electronic

The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” (in the instru-

Stability Program (ESP). These systems complement the

ment cluster) will start to flash as soon as the

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) by optimizing the vehicle

tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin.

braking capability during emergency braking maneu-

This indicates that the TCS is active. If the

vers.

indicator light flashes during acceleration, ease up on the

Traction Control System (TCS)

accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure

The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the amount to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road

of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin conditions, and do not switch off the ESP or TCS.

is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping

WARNING!

wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide en-

hanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS

functions similarly to a limited-slip differential, and

controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel

on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the

system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This

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The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-

ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase

the traction afforded.

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the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure

during the stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal

pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the

brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.

WARNING! (Continued)

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The TCS cannot prevent accidents, including those

resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydro-

planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver

can prevent accidents.

WARNING!

The capabilities of a TCS-equipped vehicle must

never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous

manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety

or the safety of others.

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The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-

ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase

the traction afforded by prevailing road condi-

tions.

The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including

those resulting from excessive speed in turns,

driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan-

ing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can

prevent accidents.

Brake Assist System (BAS)

The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to optimize

the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency brak-

ing maneuvers. The system detects an emergency brak-

ing situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake

application, and then applies optimum pressure to the

brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS

complements the ABS. Applying the brakes very quickly

results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of

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the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropri-

ate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or

understeer condition.

WARNING! (Continued)

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The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must

never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous

manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety

or the safety of others.

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Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than

appropriate for the steering wheel position.

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Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than

appropriate for the steering wheel position.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) enhances direc-

tional control and stability of the vehicle under various

driving conditions. ESP corrects for over/under steering

of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate

wheel to assist in counteracting the over/under steer

condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the

vehicle maintain the desired path.

ESP On

This mode is the normal operating mode for ESP on

two-wheel drive vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is

started, the ESP system will be in this mode. This mode

should be used for most driving situations. ESP should

only be turned off for specific reasons as noted below.

ESP Partial Off

ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle

path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual

path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match

This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESP

OFF” switch (located in the center switch bank, next to

the hazard flasher switch).

When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCS mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily

portion of ESP, except for the “limited slip” pressing the “ESP OFF” switch. This may be done while

feature described in the TCS section, has been the vehicle is in motion.

disabled and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light”

ESP/BAS Warning Light

will be illuminated. When in the “Partial Off” mode, ESP

The malfunction indicator light for the ESP is

will operate without engine torque management. This

combined with BAS. The “ESP/BAS Warning

mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep

Light” and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” (in

snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin

the instrument cluster) come on for four sec-

than ESP would normally allow is required to gain

onds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON

traction. To turn ESP on again, momentarily press the

position, then goes out. If the “ESP/BAS Warning Light”

“ESP OFF” switch. This will restore the normal “ESP On”

comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal-

mode of operation.

function has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS

NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving system. If this light remains on after several ignition

with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles/

gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see

mode by pressing the “ESP OFF” switch. Once the your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the

situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” problem diagnosed and corrected.

NOTE:

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The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS

Warning Light” come on momentarily, each time the

ignition switch is turned ON.

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Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System

will be ON, even if it was turned off previously.

The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking

sounds when it is active. This is normal. The sounds

will stop when ESP becomes inactive, following the

maneuver that caused the ESP activation.

Electronic Brake Control System for Your Volkswagen Routan SUV First Generation (2009-2014)

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