Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual page 83

Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that the
brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty. Visit a
specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropriately as you
will not know how great the damage is.
Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system. The
level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.
Handbrake
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 80.
Applying the handbrake
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Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Releasing the handbrake
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Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the locking
button » Fig. 77.
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Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake warning light lights up when the handbrake is applied, provided
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the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the hand-
brake applied.
The following is displayed in the information display:
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Using the system
» page 26, Brake system .
Fig. 77
Centre console: Handbrake
Release parking brake!
The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a speed of more
than 6 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
Stabilisation control (ESC)
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 80.
The ESC is automatically activated after starting the engine. The ESC helps to
maintain control of the vehicle in situations where it is being operated at its dy-
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namic limits, such as a sudden change to the direction of travel. The risk of skid-
ding is reduced and your car thus offers greater driving stability depending on the
conditions of the road surface.
The direction which the driver wishes to take is determined based on the steering
angle and the speed of the vehicle and is constantly compared with the actual
behaviour of the vehicle. In the event of deviations, such as if the car starts to
skid, the ESC automatically brakes the appropriate wheel.
The ESC cannot be switched off, the button
system and the indicator light
During an intervention of the system, the warning light
ment cluster.
In the event of an ESC fault, the ESC indicator light illuminates in the instrument
cluster » page 25.
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The following systems are integrated into the stabilisation control (ESC):
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Antilock brake system (ABS);
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Traction control (TCS);
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Electronic Differential Lock (EDL);
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Brake Assist;
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Uphill Start Assist.
Brake Assist
The brake assist system is activated by the very quick operation of the brake ped-
al (e.g. in the event of danger). It increases the braking effect and helps to short-
en the braking distance. To achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the
brake pedal must be applied firmly and held in this position until the vehicle has
come to a complete standstill.
The ABS is activated faster and more effectively with the intervention of the
brake assist system.
» Fig. 78 only deactivates the TCS
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in the instrument cluster lights up.
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flashes in the instru-
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