Assist Systems; Brake Assist Systems; Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Assist systems

Brake assist 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)
WARNING
A lack of fuel can cause irregular engine running or cause the engine to shut
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down. The brake assist systems would then be without function - risk of acci-
dent!
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road and
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traffic conditions. The increased safety offered by the brake assist systems
must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise - risk of accident!
In the event of an ABS fault, visit a ŠKODA specialist garage immediately.
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Adjust your style of driving according to the damage to the ABS as you will not
know how great the damage is and the limitation it is placing on the braking
efficiency.
CAUTION
All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres approved by the manufactur-
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er to ensure the brake assist systems operate correctly.
Changes to the vehicle (e.g. to the engine, brakes, chassis) can influence the
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functionality of the brake assist systems
Note
If a fault occurs in the ABS system, the ESC, ASR and EDL also do not work. An
ABS fault is indicated with the warning light
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
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ings on page 131.
The ESC system helps to maintain control of the vehicle in situations where it is
being operated at its dynamic limits, such as a sudden change to the direction of
travel. The risk of skidding is reduced and your car thus offers greater driving sta-
bility depending on the conditions of the road surface.
The ESC system is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
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. If differences exist, such as the car beginning to skid,
the ESC system will automatically brake the appropriate wheel.
During an intervention of the system, the warning light
ment cluster.
The following systems are integrated into the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
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Antilock Brake System (ABS).
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Traction Control System (TCS).
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Electronic Differential Lock (EDL).
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Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR).
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Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA).
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Hill hold control (HHC).
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"Multicollision brake"
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Trailer stabilisation (TSA)
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The ESC system cannot be deactivated. In the Infotainment or with the button
» Fig. 129 only the TCR can be deactivated
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ment, chapter Setting vehicle systems (CAR button).
Fig. 129
ESC system: TCS button
flashes in the instru-
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» page 156, Driving with a trailer.
» operating instructions for Infotain-
Assist systems
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