Braking And Stabilisation Systems - Skoda 2015 Superb Owner's Manual

Radar sensor
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Read and observe on page 142 first.
The radar sensor (hereinafter referred to only sensor) uses electromagnetic
waves to capture the traffic situation ahead of the vehicle. The radar is located
under a cover » Fig. 174.
The sensor is part of the ACC » page 163
The sensor function may be impaired in the event of one of the following sit-
uations arising.
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The sensor cover is soiled by mud, snow and the like.
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The area in front and around the sensor cover is obscured by labels, auxiliary
lights and similar.
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When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
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In exceptional cases, the sensor may be covered up in the area under the
cover, e.g. due to snow.
If the sensor cover of the sensor is dirty or covered, a message to that effect
from the ACC » page 168 or Front Assist
instrument cluster display.
Fig. 174
Mounting location of the radar
sensor
and Front Assist » page 168systems.
» page 171 system appears in the
WARNING
If you suspect that the sensor has been damaged, deactivate the ACC
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» page 163 und Front Assist » page 168
by a specialist garage.
The sensor can become misaligned by collisions or by damage to the front
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of the vehicle, the wheel arch or the underside of the vehicle. This can lead
to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accident! Have the sensor
checked by a specialist garage.
The area in front and around the sensor cover should not be obscured by
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labels, auxiliary lights and similar. 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

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stability Control (ESC)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Traction control (TCS)
Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDS)
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)
Brake Assist (HBA)
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
Multi collision brake (MCB)
Trailer stabilization system (TSA)
Auto Hold function
This chapter describes the functions of the brake and stabilization systems.
The error display is in Chapter » page
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
system. Have the sensor checked
31, Warning lights.
Assist systems
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