Front Assist - Skoda SUPERB Owner's Manual

Sensor covered / dirty
If the sensor cover or the sensor is dirty or covered, a message appears on the
instrument cluster display stating there is no sensor view. Clean the sensor
cover or remove the obstacles » Fig. 163
If there is no sensor view in the winter, the snow on the sensor under the cov-
er could be the reason. The ACC is functional again after the snow melts away
from the sensor.
ACC not available
If the ACC is currently unavailable, a message concerning the unavailability ap-
pears. Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and then start it again. If ACC
continues to be unavailable, seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
ACC fault
With an ACC fault, an error message appears. Seek help from a specialist ga-
rage.

Front Assist

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
Distance warning
Warning and automatic braking
Deactivation/activation
Malfunctions
The Front Assist (hereinafter referred to as the system) warns you of the dan-
ger of a collision with a vehicle or another obstacle in front of the vehicle, and
tries to avoid a collision or mitigate its consequences by automatically applying
the brakes where necessary.
The area in front of the vehicle is monitored by a radar
WARNING
Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
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systems» page 128, in section Introduction.
The system does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
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on page 128.
sensor» page 128.
CAUTION
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the electri-
cally connected trailer, the system becomes unavailable.
Operation
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Read and observe
The system support is provided in the following manner.
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Alerts you about a dangerous proximity to the vehicle ahead.
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Warns you of an impending collision.
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Assists with a brake action triggered by the driver.
▶
If the driver fails to respond to a detected danger, an automatic braking ac-
tion is performed.
The system can work only if the following basic conditions are met.
The system is activated.
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TCS is activated » page
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The vehicle is travelling forwards at a speed of more than approx. 5 km/h.
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Note
The system can be impaired or may not be available, for example when driving
in "sharp "curves or with an ESC engagement
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Distance warning
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Fig. 197
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Instrument cluster display: distance warning
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Read and observe
The display of the distance warning is for vehicles with MAXI DOT display.
If a safe distance from the vehicle ahead is fallen short of, the warning light
» Fig. 197 appears in the display.
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and on page 153 first.
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» page 129.
and on page 153 first.
Assist systems
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