Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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WARNING
Failure to observe illuminated warning lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle breaking down in traffic, and can cause accident and
serious injury.
Never ignore any illuminated warning lamps or text messages.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.
WARNING
Driving with poor brakes can result in accidents and serious injuries.
If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS indicator lamp
have failed. This can cause the rear wheels to lock quickly when you brake. Locked rear wheels can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle.
If possible, reduce your speed and drive carefully at low speed to the nearest qualified workshop in order to have the brake system tested.
Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres on the way.
The anti-lock brake system is not functioning correctly if the ABS indicator lamp
motion. The vehicle can be stopped using the normal brakes only (without anti-lock brake system). The protection provided by the anti-lock
brake system is no longer available. Go to a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Failure to observe illuminated indicator lamps and text messages can lead to your vehicle being damaged.
Brake support systems
The brake support systems such as Electronic Stability Control, anti-lock brake system, Brake Assist system, traction control system, electronic
differential lock (EDL) and XDL only function when the engine is running. They make a considerable contribution to active driving safety.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The ESC helps to reduce the risk of skidding and to improve driving stability by braking individual wheels in certain driving situations. The ESC
detects critical driving situations such as oversteer, understeer and wheelspin. The system supports the stabilisation process for the vehicle by
Together with ABS indicator lamp
Go to a qualified workshop. The vehicle can be braked without the anti-lock brake system
(ABS).
Battery has been reconnected.
Drive a short distance at a speed of 15 – 20 km/h (9 – 12 mph). If the indicator lamp remains lit
up, the vehicle should be checked by a qualified workshop
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) switched off manually.
Switch the ignition on and off. If necessary, drive a short distance.
Traction control system (TCS) switched off manually.
Switch on the traction control system (TCS)
control system (TCS) with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or ESC Sport on and off
on the traction control system (TCS) automatically by switching the ignition off and on.
ESC Sport switched on manually.
Off-road or Off-road Individual driving profile active.
Together with ESC indicator lamp : anti-lock brake system (ABS) has a fault.
Together with the warning lamp : Anti-lock brake system (ABS) not functioning.
Go to a qualified workshop. The vehicle can be braked without the anti-lock brake system
(ABS).
Possible cause/action
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or traction control system (TCS) intervening.
Remove foot from accelerator pedal. Adapt driving style to suit road conditions.
: Anti-lock brake system (ABS) faulty.
→ Vehicle battery
→ Switching traction control system (TCS), traction
, the control function of the anti-lock brake system may
does not go out or lights up while the vehicle is in
.
. Switch