Braking And Stabilisation Systems - Skoda A7 Octavia Owner's Manual

The sensor is part of the ACC » page 232
tems.
The sensor function may be impaired in the event of one of the following sit-
uations arising.
The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud, snow and the like).
▶
▶ The area in front of and around the sensor cover is obscured (e.g. by labels,
auxiliary headlights and the like(.
▶ When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
▶ 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 237, 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 Front Assist system» page
by a specialist garage.
A collision or damage in the front or lower area of the vehicle could affect
■
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
■
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


Introduction
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter » page
and Front Assist » page
» page
235, » page 240. Have the sensor checked
33, Warning lights.
238sys-
WARNING
Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance sys-
tems » page 208,
Stability Control (ESC)

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 direction.
During an ECS intervention, the
ter.
240,
ESC Sport

Read and observe
ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style. With ESC Sport activated, no
ESC intervention takes place when the vehicle slightly oversteers and under-
steers, and ASR is so limited that the drive wheels can be spun.
Activation
›
Press and hold down the 
›
or: In the infotainment system, in menu
ESC system: → ESC Sport.
When activated, warning light
responding message is shown in the instrument cluster display.
Deactivation
›
Press the  » Fig. 239
›
or: In the infotainment system, in menu
ESC system: → Activated.
When deactivated, the
a corresponding message is shown in the instrument cluster display.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Read and observe
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle.
in section Introduction.
on page 209 first.
warning light flashes in the instrument clus-

on page 209 first.
» Fig. 239 on page 210 button.
/  tap on function surface  →

lights up in the instrument cluster and a cor-

on page 210 button.
/  tap on function surface  →

warning light in the instrument cluster goes out and

on page 209 first.
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209
Assist systems