Braking And Stabilisation Systems - Skoda octavia Owner's Manual

The sensor is a component of the ACC
systems.
The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following.
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The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud, snow etc.).
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The area in front of and around the sensor cover is obscured (e.g. by labels,
auxiliary headlights etc.).
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When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
If the sensor is covered or dirty, the corresponding message appears in the in-
strument cluster display for the ACC
Assist system » page 140, Malfunctions.
WARNING
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the ACC system and
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Front Assist system» page 136,
specialist garage.
A collision or damage in the front or lower area of the vehicle could affect
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the sensor function - there is risk of accident! Have the sensor checked by
a specialist garage.
Do not cover the area in front of and around the sensor cover. This can
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lead to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accidents!
CAUTION
Remove snow with a hand brush and the ice using a solvent-free de-icer.

Braking and stabilisation systems

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stabilisation control (ESC)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
Traction control (ASR)
Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDS)
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)
Brake Assist (HBA)
Hill Start Assist (HHC)
Multi collision brake (MCB)
Trailer stabilisation system (TSA)
» page 134 and Front Assist» page 138
system» page 138, Malfunctionsor Front
» page 140. Have the sensor checked by a
The brake and stabilisation systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display can be seen in Chapter
WARNING
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 120,
Stabilisation control (ESC)
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Read and observe
ESC improves vehicle stability in critical driving situations (e.g. if the vehicle
starts to skid) by the braking the individual wheels to maintain the desired di-
rection.
If there is a TCS intervention, the indicator
cluster.
ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style. With a slight over or under steer-
ing of the vehicle no ESC interventions will take place and the TCS is restricted
so that it´s possible for the wheels of the driven axle to spin.
The activation/deactivation of the ESC Sport can take place as follows.
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By holding the button toactivate / by pressing the button to deactivate
» fig. 144 on page 122.
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Infotainment » Owner's Manual Infotainment.
Withactivation the warning
appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
With deactivation the warning light extinguishes in the instrument cluster
and an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Read and observe
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ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to
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maintain control of the vehicle.
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The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of
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the brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
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» page 32, Warning lights.
in chapter Introduction.
on page 121 first.
light flashes in the instrument
light lights up in the instrument cluster and an
on page 121 first.
Assist systems
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