The indicator lamp lights up yellow. ESC has been switched off.
There is a fault or a malfunction.
1. Switch the ignition off and on.
2. Drive a short distance at a speed of approx. 15 km/h (around 9 mph) to 20 km/h (around 12 mph).
3. If the indicator lamp remains lit, go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised
Volkswagen repairer.
Noises of the brake support systems
The brake pedal may move or noises may occur while the brake support systems are performing a control intervention.
1. Continue to brake with the necessary force, and steer the vehicle if necessary.
WARNING
If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the indicator lamp, the control function of the ABS may have failed. This can
cause the rear wheels to lock when you brake. This may cause you to lose control of the vehicle and can result in accidents with
serious or fatal injuries.
● Drive at reduced speed to the nearest qualified workshop to have the brake system checked. Volkswagen recommends using an
authorised Volkswagen repairer.
● Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres.
WARNING
The ABS is not functioning correctly if the indicator lamp does not go out or comes on while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle
can be stopped using the normal brakes only. Any restriction of the ABS can cause accidents and may result in vehicle damage and
serious or fatal injury.
● Go to a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
Hill Start Assist supports moving off on uphill gradients by actively holding the vehicle and is activated in all driving profiles as of an
uphill gradient of around 6%.
Functional requirements
The following prerequisites need to be met simultaneously:
The Auto Hold function is switched off.
On an incline, the stationary vehicle must be held in position with the foot brake until the vehicle starts moving.
The engine is running “smoothly”.
A gear selector position is engaged for driving uphill.
Manual gearbox: A gear is engaged for driving uphill.
To move off, take your foot off the brake pedal and press the accelerator immediately. The brake will gradually be released as the
vehicle pulls away.
The hold function of the Hill Start Assist only remains active for a short time. Start driving within about 2 seconds.
Function conditions
Hill Start Assist is deactivated immediately under the following conditions:
—If the vehicle is left.
—If the engine is not running smoothly or there is an engine fault.
—If the engine is switched off or has stalled.
—When the gearbox is in neutral position .
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