Antilock Braking System (Abs); Traction Control System (Tcs); Multicollision Brake - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the TCR is deactiva-
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ted.
Active driver-steering recommendation (DSR)
The DSR indicates to the driver in critical situations a steering recommendation in
order to stabilise the vehicle. The DSR is activated, for example, on the right and
left vehicle side when braking sharply on different road surfaces.
Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
The HBA is activated by the very quick operation of the brake pedal. HBA increa-
ses the braking effect and helps to shorten the braking distance. To achieve the
shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be applied firmly until
the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
The ABS is activated faster and more effectively with the intervention of the HBA.
The HBA is automatically switched off when the brake pedal is released.
Hill hold control (HHC)
HHC allows you, when driving on slopes, to move your foot from the brake pedal
to the accelerator pedal without having to use the handbrake.
The system holds the brake pressure produced by the activation of the brake
pedal for approx. 2 seconds after the brake pedal is released.
The brake pressure drops gradually the more you operate the accelerator pedal. If
the vehicle does not start off within 2 seconds, it starts to roll back.
The HHC is active as of a 5 % slope, if the driver door is closed. HHC is always ac-
tive on slopes when in forward or reverse start off. When driving downhill, it is in-
active.

"Multicollision brake"

The multifunction brake deploys automatic braking after a collision in order to re-
duce the risk of further collisions. Automatic braking can only be deployed at
speeds of over 10 km/h in the event of a frontal or sideimpact.
The vehicle is slowed down automatically by the ESC system as long as the
brakes, the ESC and the relevant electrical system remain operational after the
impact.
Automatic braking is not applied if the driver presses the accelerator during the
accident.
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Driving

Antilock Braking System (ABS)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 131.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to main-
tain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of the
brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pressure
on the brake pedal.

Traction Control System (TCS)

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 131.
If the wheels are slipping, the TCS system adapts the engine speed to the condi-
tions of the road surface. The TCS makes it much easier to start off, accelerate
and climb steep hills even if the conditions of the road surface are unfavourable.
The TCS function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
If your vehicle is fitted with the ESC system, the ASR is integrated into the ESC
system » page 131.
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During an intervention of the system, the TCS warning light
strument cluster.
Fig. 130
TCS button
flashes in the in-
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