Assist Systems; General Information; Braking And Stabilisation Systems - Skoda CITIGO Owner's Manual

Assist systems

General information

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Introduction
WARNING
The assistance systems serve merely to support the driver and do not re-
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lieve the driver of responsibility for the operation of the vehicle.
The increased safety as well as the increased occupant protection of-
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fered by the assistance systems must not tempt you to take safety risks -
there is a risk of an accident!
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road
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and traffic conditions.
The assistance systems have physical and system-related limitations. For
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this reason, the driver may experience some undesired or delayed system
responses in certain situations. You should therefore always be alert and
ready to intervene!
Only activate, deactivate and set the assistance systems to keep you fully
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in control of the vehicle in every traffic situation - otherwise there is a risk
of an accident!

Braking and stabilisation systems

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Introduction
The brake and stabilisation systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter » page
WARNING
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 95, in section Introduction.
25, Warning lights.
Stability Control (ESC)
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Read and observe on page 95 first.
ESC improves vehicle stability in critical driving situations (e.g. if the vehicle
starts to skid) by braking the individual wheels to maintain the driving direc-
tion.
If there is a TCS intervention, the indicator light
cluster.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
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Read and observe on page 95 first.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle.
An ABS intervention can be noticed through pulsating movements of the
brake pedal and distinct 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 95 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)
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Read and observe on page 95 first.
TCS prevents the spinning of the wheels on the drive axle. TCS reduces the
drive power transmitted to the wheels that are spinning. Thus, for example,
driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
If there is a TCS intervention, the warning light
cluster.
flashes in the instrument
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flashes in the instrument
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Assist systems