2018-2025 Volkswagen Touareg SUV Parking and manoeuvring -> Brake Assist Systems User Manual

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Parking and manoeuvring -> Brake Assist Systems for Your Volkswagen Touareg SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

– The vehicle is damaged in the area of the  
Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESC)  
hulls, e.g. as a result of a parking impact.  
The electronic stabilisation programme helps to  
reduce the risk of skidding and to improve  
stability in certain driving situations by braking  
the necessary wheels. The electronic  
– The field of vision of the cameras is blocked  
by an accessory, e.g. a bicycle carrier  
system.  
stabilisation programme detects limiting driving  
dynamics situations such as vehicle oversteer  
and understeer or wheel slip. The system helps  
to stabilise the vehicle by selectively  
intervening on the bor by reducing the  
engine torque.  
– Changes have been made to the paintwork  
in the area of the camera or structural  
changes, e.g. to the front of the vehicle or to  
the running gear.  
Solution for all cases  
– Switch off the system temporarily.  
– Check if any of the above causes are present.  
The electronic stabiliss  
limitations. It is very im
electronic stabilisation pnot  
overrithe laws of physectronic  
stabilisprogramme wibe able to  
assist the er in all situatithat the driver  
will encountor example, electronic  
lisation promme will ne able to  
ne whenevere is a sen change in  
ditions. If, wdriving on a dry road,  
enly enter a wuddy or snowy  
of the road, the eltronic stabilisation  
mme cannot intervene in the same way  
the road was dry. In the case of "aquapla-  
ing" (when driving on a film of water instead  
of on the road), the electronic stabilisation  
programme cannot help the driver to control  
vehicle because contact with the road  
se is lost and, as a result, the vehicle  
cannt be braked or controlled.  
– Once the source of the error has been  
eliminated, the system can be switched  
on again.  
– If the system still behaves unusually, have it  
by a specialist workshop  
checked  
Brake Assist Systems  
Information relating to brake as
systems  
The vehicle is equ
systems. These in  
critical driving ost  
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When cornering quickly, it is particularly important to  
The electronic stabilisation programme cannot  
always be as effective in the event of a difficult  
situation as when driving more slowly, especially  
on winding roads.  
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responsible for  
Driving with brake as
Speed and driving style must always be adapted  
to the visibility, weather, road and traffic  
conditions. The electronic stabilisation  
Brake assist systems operathe engine  
running. No special conditions are necessary.  
programme cannot override the limits imposed  
by physics, nor improve the available power  
transmission, nor keep the vehicle on the road  
when the vehicle swerves due to driver  
distraction.  
However, the electronic stabilisation programme  
improves the vehicle's controllability and helps  
to maintain the desired vehicle path in extreme  
sea conditions by exploiting the driver's steering  
wheel movements. If the vehicle is driven at such  
speed that the vehicle leaves the road  
When the brake assystems are adjusting,  
the brake pedal may rate or make noises.  
Even so, continue to ake with the required  
force. Keep the reqd brake pedal pressure  
onstant. If necesy, monitor the vehicle's  
ctory whilessing the brake pedal.  
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before the electronic stabilisation programme  
can intervene in any way, the electronic  
stabilisation programme shall not be able to  
offer any assistance.  
To prevent the disc brake from overheating, the  
EDS is automatically switched off if the brake is  
subjected to extreme stress. The EDS switches  
back on automatically as soon as the brake  
cools down.  
The electronic stabilisation programme includes  
the anti-lock braking system, brake assist, anti-  
skid control and electronic differential lock in  
the electronic stabilisation programme. . In  
situations where insufficient traction is  
achieved, the anti-skid acceleration control can  
be deactivated by pressing the acceleration  
control button → page 251. The acceleration  
anti-skid control must be switched on again as  
soon as there is sufficient traction again.  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology incorporated in  
brake assist systems cannot overcome the  
limits imposed by the laws ics and only  
works within the limits of triving  
at high speed on icy, slipper
may cause loss of control of t
serious injury to the driver and
● Always adt your speed and le  
to the visibweather, road ffic  
conditions. Dallow the inced  
safety provided ake assist syms  
AS, EDS, ASd ESC) to uce  
any safety s.  
The electronic stabilisation programme can be  
switched on and off manually in OFFROAD  
mode.  
Anti-Skid Speed Regulation (ASR)  
ASR reduces the driving force on the spinning  
wheels and adapts the driving force to the road  
conditions. ASR facilitates starting, acceleratio
and hill climbing.  
systems canvercome the  
d by the laws oysics.  
wet roads are still very  
even if the vehicle is equipped  
C and other systems.  
Depending on equipment, ASR can be  
deactivated in exceptional cases → page 251.  
ing at high speed on a wet road can  
se the wheels to lose contact with the  
rand aquaplaning can occur. If the  
vehioses contact with the road, it cannot  
be brasteered or controlled.  
When the ASR is regulating, the yellow control  
indicator  
display.  
flashes on the nel  
Anti-lock braking syst
● Brake assist systems cannot prevent an  
accident if, for example, you are driving too  
close to other vehicles or too fast for the  
situation in question.  
ABS can prevent the w
braking until shortly b
to a stop and assists th
control of the vehicle.  
● Although brake assist systems are very  
effective and help the driver to control the  
vehicle in difficult driving situations, it  
should not be forgotten that stability  
depends on the grip of the tyres.  
Braksist (BS)  
Bcan help to reduce the brakin
S increases the pressure exerted by the  
ver when pressing the brke pedal quickly in  
mergency situations.  
● When accelerating on slippery road  
surfaces, e.g. due to ice or snow, use  
caution. Even if the vehicle is equipped with  
brake assist systems, the wheels may skid  
and this could lead to  
not reduce brake pedal ssure when the  
Bntervenes. If the brakdal pressure is  
red, the BAS disengathe brake servo.  
loss of control of the vehicle.  
Electroniock (EDS)  
EDS brakes the slipping wheels and transmits the  
driving force to the other driving wheels.  
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The electronic stabilisation programme only  
works when the engine is running and includes  
the anti-lock braking system, the electronic  
differential lock and the anti-skid control during  
acceleration.  
WARNING  
The effectiveness of ESC can be significantly  
reduced if other components or systems  
affecting the driving dynamics have not been  
properly maintained or are not functioning  
correctly. This also affects, among others, the  
brakes, tyres and other systems mentioned  
above.  
The anti-skid control during acceleration can be  
switched off when the engine is running by  
pressing  
the key → fig. 181. The anti-skid adjustment  
The acceleration shobe switched off in  
situations where, intcient traction  
is achieved:  
● Never forget that vehicle modifications and  
alterations can affect the operation of ABS,  
BAS, ASR, EDS and ESC.  
● Modifications to the suspension or the use  
of unauthorised rim/tyre combinations may  
affect the operation of ABS, BAS, ASR, EDS  
and ESC and reduce their effectiveness.  
When the ASR is swo
indicator lights up on nt panel  
displa
– When ng in deep or on loose  
ground.  
● The effectiveness of ESC also depends on  
the suitability of the tyres → p. 336.  
o "unclog" tehicle if it bmes trapped.  
itch the and controack on by  
the key .  
OAD mode, it is apossible to switch  
ff the electronic stability programme.  
s the key .  
WARNING  
If a vehicle is driven without a brake b
the braking distance may increase  
considerably, resulting in serious accidents
injuries.  
● Never allow the vith  
the engine swi
roblems and solutions  
Wag and control lamps in case of  
malfunctions  
● If the brake
vehicle is be
must be pre
distance incr
assistance fro
ABS  
together with the yellow  
indicator  
or → : There is a fault in the  
light  
anti-  
system  
lock braking  
(ABS) or the  
electronic parking brake. Contact a  
specialist workshop.  
If it comes on: ABS is not working  
Switching ASR on and off, or ASR  
together with electronic ESC  
properly or not working at all. Contact a  
specialist workshop. The vehicle's brakes  
continue to function without ABS. If it  
flashes: ABS is regulating.  
If it lights up: The electronic stabilisation  
programme (ESC) has been switched off  
for system reasons. Switch the ignition off  
and on again. If necessary,  
make a short run at 15-20 km/h  
Fig. 181 On the centre console: button for  
manually switching the ASR or ESC off and on.  
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(9-12 mph). If the control light remains  
on, contact a specialist workshop . If it  
flashes: ESC and ASR are regulating.  
Take your foot off the accelerator. Adapt  
your driving style to the road conditions.  
.
The anti-skid regulation (ASR) is switched  
off → p. 251. The ASR is switched on  
automatically by switching the ignition off  
and on.  
Practical equipment  
Storage compartments  
Introduction to the topic  
Use the storage compartments only for small or  
light objects.  
Notes on brake assist systems  
If you suspect a malfunction, please read and  
observe the following instructions:  
WARNING  
Objects carried unsecured in t
be thrown out of the passenger n  
the event of aking or a sudden e.  
This can resuserious injury anof  
control of the ve.  
– ESC and ASR can only function correctly if all  
four wheels are fitted with the same type of  
tyres. If the circumference of the tyres is not  
the same on all wheels, the engine power  
may be reduced unexpectedly.  
● Do not carry animor hard, sharr  
jects in the n slides of
the dashboor on the er  
ear seats, or othing or  
assenger compent.  
– If the ABS malfunctions, the ESC, ASR and  
EDS also cease to function.  
– Operating noises may be heard during t
control processes of the systems descr
above.  
the slides closed when driving.  
RNING  
ts in the driver's footwell can make it  
dit to operate the pedals. This can lead to  
loss ontrol of the vehicle and increases the  
risk of us injury.  
● If the brake system warnin
on together with the AB
the ABS may not wor
may lock relatively q
This can lead to los
vehicle! If possible,
slowly and cautious
specialist workshop
system checked. Durin
branny sudden
● the ABS control light does r  
comes on while driving, the ABS is not  
working properly. The veicle can only be  
stopped with the normrakes (without  
ABS). In this case the pctive function  
f the ABS is not availaContact a  
● Make suthat nothing can prevent you  
from operating the pedals at all times.  
Always fix the mat securely in the footrest  
area.  
● Never place other mats or other coverings  
on top of the fitted mat.  
● Prevent objects from falling into the  
driver's footwell while driving.  
● With the vehicle parked, remove any  
objects in the footwell.  
ecialist workshop as sas possible  
.
WARNING  
If cigarette lighters are left in the vehicle, they  
could be damaged or inadvertently ignited.  
This could result in severe burns and damage to  
the vehicle.  
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