Get Driver Assist systems -> Braking and stabilising systems Guide for Volkswagen Virtus 4 Door First Generation (2018-2023)

Securing

Driver Assist systems

Braking and stabilising sys-

tems

Overview

— Pull the lever up to the stop position.

illuminates.

Stabilisation control (ESC)

ESC helps stabilise the vehicle in borderline situa-

tions (e.g. when the vehicle starts to skid). ESC

brakes the individual wheels to maintain the direc-

tion of travel.

Releasing

1. Pull the lever up a little and push in the lock

button.

2. Press and hold the lock button and lower the

lever fully.

flashes – ESC is engaged

Traction control (ASR)

ASR helps stabilise the vehicle when accelerating or

driving on low-grip roads. ASR reduces the drive

power transmitted to the wheels when they start

spinning.

flashes – ASR is engaged

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

ABS helps maintain control of the vehicle during

emergency braking. An ABS intervention is signalled

by pulsating movements of the brake pedal.

Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)

MSR helps maintain control of the vehicle in the

event of a sudden reduction in speed, e.g. on icy

roads. If the wheels on the driven axle lock, MSR in-

creases the engine speed. This reduces the engine

braking effect and the wheels can rotate freely

again.

Electronic Differential Lock (EDS)

EDS helps stabilise the vehicle when driving on road

surfaces with varying grip under the individual

wheels. EDS brakes the spinning wheel and trans-

mits power to a different drive wheel.

Electronic Differential Lock (XDS+)

XDS+ helps keep the vehicle turning by effectively

braking the wheels on the inside of the turn.

Hill Hold Control (HHC)

The HHC system helps with hill starts by braking the

vehicle for approximately 2 seconds after the brake

pedal is released.

Operating conditions:

✓

The gradient is at least 5 %.

Driver Assist systems

✓

The driver's door is closed.

ABS malfunction

illuminated

Multi-Collision Brake (MCB)

— Continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution, and seek assistance from a spe-

cialist garage.

MCB helps decelerate and stabilise the vehicle after

a collision with an obstacle. This reduces the risk of

further collisions.

Brake system and ABS system fault

Operating conditions:

illuminates together with

✓

Following a front, side and rear collision of

a certain force.

— Do not continue driving! Seek assistance

from a specialist garage.

The speed at the time of impact exceeded

10 km/h.

The brakes, the ESC and other required systems

remained functional after the impact.

Front Assist

The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

Functionality

Front Assist monitors the distance to the vehicle in

front of you and warns you if you do not keep a safe

distance. In an emergency situation, it helps to avoid

a collision by braking.

Settings

Deactivating/activating ASR

— Press the button next to the gear/selector lev-

er.

Status display on the instrument cluster screen

illuminated – failure to keep a safe dis-

tance

Or:

10" Infotainment system:

illuminated – collision hazard warning

— Tap the functional surface in the right part of

the Infotainment screen.

Or:

Automatic braking when there is a risk of collision

— Tap

Car Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

When there is a risk of collision, a warning light will

illuminate

. If the driver does not react, the

When deactivated the instrument cluster illumi-

nates.

vehicle will automatically apply the brakes.

At speeds up to 30 km/h, the vehicle will start brak-

ing without warning.

After reactivation it goes out.

Deactivating ASR may be helpful in the following sit-

uations:

Automatic braking can be interrupted by pressing

the accelerator pedal or moving the steering wheel.

— Driving with snow chains

The brake system pressure is increased during auto-

matic braking. The brake pedal cannot be depressed

within its normal range.

— Driving in deep snow or on very loose ground

— Starting up a vehicle that is stuck

Troubleshooting

Operating conditions

Malfunction, ESC or ASR switched off by the system

✓

ASR is activated.

illuminated

The driving speed is over 5 km/h.

1. Turn off the engine and start again.

2. If the indicator light does not go out after

a short distance, seek assistance from a special-

ist garage.

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