Assist Systems; Braking And Stabilisation Systems - Skoda 2014 Yeti Owner's Manual

Driving off paved roads
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Read and observe on page 137 first.
Only drive on such roads and in such terrain, which match the vehicle parame-
ters » page 215, Technical data as well as your driving skills.
The driver is always responsible for deciding whether the vehicle can handle
travelling in the given terrain.
When travelling off paved roads, we recommend activating the OFF ROAD
mode » page 140 .
WARNING
Drive particularly aware and pro-actively outside paved roads.
Always adjust your driving to the current terrain and weather conditions.
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Excessive speed or incorrect driving manoeuvres can cause damage to the
vehicle and lead to serious injuries.
Objects trapped under the floor of the vehicle can damage the fuel lines,
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the brake system, the seals and other parts of the chassis. Check the un-
derside of the vehicle and remove the trapped objects.
Combustible objects such as dry leaves or twigs caught under the base of
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the vehicle could ignite on hot vehicle parts - risk of fire!
CAUTION
Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! When driving over ob-
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jects which are larger than the ground clearance, the chassis and its compo-
nents can get damaged.
Drive slowly in unknown terrain and watch out for unexpected obstacles,
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such as potholes, rocks, stumps, etc.
Check up on confusing sections of unpaved roads before travelling on them
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and consider whether such travelling is possible without risk.
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Driving

Assist systems

Braking and stabilisation systems

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Hill Hold Control (HHC)
Trailer stabilisation (TSA)
This chapter deals with the functions of the braking and stabilisation systems,
with the error indicator referred to in chapter
The braking and stabilisation systems are automatically activated each time
the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
A lack of fuel can cause irregular engine running or cause the engine to
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shut down. The brake assist systems would then fail to function – risk of
accident!
The increased safety provided by the brake assist systems must not
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tempt you to take safety risks – risk of accident!
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
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and traffic conditions.
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