Get Starting and driving -> Handbrake Guide for Volkswagen Virtus 4 Door First Generation (2018-2023)

When braking in a vehicle with manual trans-

mission, when the vehicle is in gear and at low

revs, depress the clutch pedal.

Specification

The brake fluid must comply with the VW 501 14

standard. This standard meets the requirements of

the FMVSS 116 DOT4 standard.

DANGER

Replacing

Risk of the brakes overheating!

Have the brake fluid changed by a specialist garage.

Do not depress the brake pedal unless braking is

required.

WARNING

If the original front spoiler is damaged, ensure

the air supply to the front brakes is guaranteed.

Risk of brake failure!

If the brake fluid replacement interval is exceeded,

heavy braking may cause vapour bubbles to form

in the brake system.

Checking the brake fluid level

Test conditions

Troubleshooting

✓

Vehicle on a flat surface

Engine off

Brake fluid level too low

illuminated

Checking

— Do not continue driving! Seek assistance

from a specialist garage.

Brake system and anti-lock braking system fault

illuminates together with

— Do not continue driving! Seek assistance

from a specialist garage.

Reduced braking effect

Damp, frozen, salt-affected or corroded brakes can

impair braking.

— Clean the brakes by braking several times if traffic

conditions allow it.

The fill level must be within the marked range.

1. If the level is below the

ue.

mark, do not contin-

The brake booster does not work when the engine is

off

2. Do not refill.

— Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.

3. Seek assistance from a specialist garage.

Low brake fluid is indicated by the instrument clus-

ter illuminating . However, we recommend that

you regularly check the brake fluid level in the reser-

voir.

Handbrake

Operation

WARNING

Risk of brake failure!

WARNING

If the fluid level falls significantly within a short

time or drops below the

mark, there may be

Risk of accident!

a leak in the brake system.

If the parking brake is not properly released, the

braking system will not function properly.

Do not continue driving! Seek assistance from

a specialist garage.

Release the parking brake fully before driving.

Handbrake

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

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