Braking And Stabilisation Systems; Stabilisation Control (Esc) - Skoda SUPERB Owner's Manual

The sensor is part of the ACC » page 148
tems.
The sensor function may be impaired in the event of one of the following sit-
uations arising.
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The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud, snow and the like).
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The area in front of and around the sensor cover is obscured (e.g. by labels,
auxiliary headlights and the like(.
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When visibility is poor (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
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In exceptional cases, the sensor may be covered in the area beneath the cov-
er, e.g. due to snow.
If the sensor cover or the sensor is dirty or covered, a message to that effect
from the ACC system » page 152, Malfunctions or Front Assist
Malfunctions system appears in the instrument cluster display.
WARNING
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the ACC system and
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Front Assist system» page 150,
specialist garage.
A collision or damage in the front or lower area of the vehicle could affect
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the sensor function - there is risk of accident! Have the sensor checked by
a specialist garage.
Do not cover the area in front of and around the sensor cover. This can
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lead to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accident!
CAUTION
Remove snow with a brush and ice with a solvent-free de-icer from the sensor
cover.

Braking and stabilisation systems

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stabilisation control (ESC)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
Traction control (TCS)
Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDS)
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)
and Front Assist » page 153sys-
» page
» page 154. Have the sensor checked by a
Brake Assist (HBA)
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
Multi collision brake (MCB)
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter
WARNING
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 128,
155,

Stabilisation control (ESC)

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Read and observe
ESC improves vehicle stability in critical driving situations (e.g. if the vehicle
starts to skid) by the braking the individual wheels to maintain the desired di-
rection.
During an ECS intervention, the warning light
ter.
ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style. With a slight over or under steer-
ing of the vehicle no ESC interventions will take place and the TCS is restricted
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so that it´s possible for the wheels of the driven axle to spin.
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The activation/deactivation of the ESC Sport can take place as follows.
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By holding the  button to activate / by pressing the  button to deactivate
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» Fig. 164.
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Infotainment » Owner's Manual - Infotainment.
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» page 31, Warning lights.
in section Introduction.
Fig. 164
Press the ESC system
on page 129 first.
flashes in the instrument clus-
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Assist systems
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