Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs); Engine Drag Torque Control (Msr); Traction Control (Tcs); Electronic Differential Lock (Edl And Xds) - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

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Read and observe on page 200 first.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to
maintain 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 pres-
sure on the brake pedal.

Engine drag torque control (MSR)

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Read and observe on page 200 first.
MSR counteracts the tendency of the drive wheels to lock during downshifts
or sudden deceleration (e.g. on icy or an otherwise slippery road surface).
If the drive wheels should lock, then the engine speed is automatically in-
creased. This reduces the braking effect of the engine and the wheels can ro-
tate freely again.

Traction control (TCS)

Fig. 241 System button: Vehicle with ESC / vehicle without ESC
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Read and observe on page 200 first.
The ASR prevents spinning of the drive wheels. TCS reduces the drive power
transmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thus, for example,
driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
During a TCS intervention, the indicator light
ter.
Deactivation
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Press the  » Fig. 241 button.
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or:press the button » Fig. 241
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or: On Infotainment, press the button

ESC system: → ASR off.
Duringdeactivation the warning lightlights up in the instrument
an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Activation
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Press the  » Fig. 241 button.
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or:press the button » Fig. 241
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or: On Infotainment, press the button
ESC system: → Activated.
Duringactivation extinguished the warning
sage is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The TCS should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactivated
only in the following situations, for example.
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When driving with snow chains.
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When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.
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When it is necessary to "rock" a car free when it has become stuck.
Note
On vehicles without the ESC system, the warning light
upon deactivation of the TCS system, but a message is only displayed on the
display of the instrument cluster.

Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS)

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Read and observe on page 200 first.
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes a spinning wheel if required and transfers the drive power force to the
other drive wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different trac-
tion under each wheel of the driven axle.
EDL switches off automatically to avoid excessive heat generation on the
brake of the wheel being braked. Once the brakes have cooled down, there is
an automatic re-activation of EDL.
flashes in the instrument clus-
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→ Press the function area  →

cluster
→ Press the function area  →

light is and an appropriate mes-
does not illuminate
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Assist systems
and
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201