Brake Assist System; Traction Control System (Tcs); Electronic Differential Lock (Edl And Xdl) - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Brake Assist system

The Brake Assist system can help to reduce the braking distance. The Brake Assist system reinforces brake pressure when the driver depresses
the brake pedal quickly in an emergency situation. As a result, full braking power is made accessible very quickly, braking power is reinforced
and the braking distance reduced. This means that the anti-lock brake system is activated more quickly and more effectively.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal. The Brake Assist system will switch off the brake servo automatically when the brake pedal is
released or if the pressure on the brake pedal is reduced.

Traction control system (TCS)

The traction control system reduces the engine output if wheelspin occurs and adapts the output to suit road surface conditions. The traction
control system helps the car to start moving, accelerate and climb gradients in unfavourable road conditions.
The traction control system can be switched on and off manually
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or ESC Sport on and off

Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDL)

The electronic differential lock is available for normal driving on straight roads. The electronic differential lock brakes the wheel which has lost
traction and distributes the driving force to the other drive wheels. To prevent the disc brake of the braked wheel from overheating, the electronic
differential lock cuts out automatically if subjected to excessive loads. The electronic differential lock will switch on again automatically when the
brake has cooled down.
The XDL function is an extension of the electronic differential lock. The XDL does not respond to traction control, but rather to the reduction of
load on the inside front wheel when driving through a bend at high speed. XDL will apply the brake on the inside front wheel to prevent it from
losing traction. This will improve traction, helping the vehicle to remain in the required lane longer.
WARNING
The intelligent technology used in brake support systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only within the limits of the
system. Driving fast on icy, slippery or wet roads can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle and could cause serious injury to the driver and
passengers.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions. Do not let the extra safety afforded by the
brake support systems tempt you into taking any risks when driving.
The brake support systems cannot defy the laws of motion. Slippery and wet roads will remain dangerous, even when the Electronic
Stability Control and other systems are active.
Driving too fast on wet roads can cause the wheels to lose contact with the road surface and aquaplane. The vehicle cannot be braked,
steered or controlled once it has lost contact with the road surface.
Brake support systems cannot prevent an accident if, for example, you are driving too close to the vehicle in front or are driving too fast for
the individual situation.
Although the brake support systems are very effective and can help to control the vehicle in difficult driving situations, please always
remember that the driving stability of the vehicle depends on the tyre grip.
When accelerating on a slippery surface, for example on ice and snow, press the accelerator carefully. The wheels can spin even when
brake support systems are active, and this can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Electronic Stability Control will be considerably less effective if other components and systems that affect driving dynamics are not serviced
correctly or are not functioning properly. This also applies, but not exclusively, to the brakes, tyres and other systems named above.
Please always bear in mind that modifications and changes to the vehicle can affect the way brake support systems operate.
Alterations to the suspension system or the use of non-approved wheel and tyre combinations can affect the function of brake support
systems and reduce their effectiveness.
The proper effectiveness of the Electronic Stability Control is also determined by the use of suitable tyres
The Electronic Stability Control or traction control system can only function properly if all 4 wheels have the same tyres. Any differences in
→ Switching traction control system (TCS), traction control system (TCS) with
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→ Wheels and tyres .