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WARNING
Driving without the brake servo or with re-
stricted brake servo function can consider-
ably increase the braking distance and
cause accidents and serious injuries.
·
Never deactivate the electric drive or
switch off the ignition as long as the ve-
hicle is still moving.
·
If the brake servo does not function or
the vehicle is being towed, the brake
pedal will have to be depressed more
forcefully as the braking distance will be
increased due to the lack of assistance
for the brake system.
Brake blending
The brake blending function regulates be-
tween the braking action of the electric drive
motor during energy recovery (brake energy
recuperation) and mechanical braking by the
driver.
Switching ESC Sport on and
off
Switching ESC Sport on and off
The ESC Sport function intervenes later than
the normal ESC to stabilise the vehicle.
With some equipment levels, ESC Sport can
be switched on and off.
— Open the vehicle settings in the Infotain-
ment system → page 31.
— Open the
menu.
Vehicle
— Open the
menu.
Exterior
— Open the
menu.
Brakes
The
indicator lamp lights up yellow when
ESC Sport is switched on.
WARNING
With the ESC switched off, there is a much
greater chance of the vehicle breaking
away than with the ESC switched on. It can
be difficult for untrained drivers to retain
control of the vehicle, especially at high
speeds. This can result in accidents and se-
vere injuries.
·
Volkswagen therefore recommends
switching off the ESC only in the follow-
ing situations:
— When driving the vehicle on a closed
track or racetrack.
If you as a driver have experience of
a sporty driving style in racing mode.
·
Never take a safety risk and observe the
laws of physics.
Troubleshooting
Electromechanical brake servo failure
Do not drive on!
Warning lamp lights up red.
A text message may also be displayed. Press
the brake pedal firmly as the braking distance
will increase due to the lack of brake servo.
— Seek expert assistance immediately.
Electromechanical brake servo fault
Indicator lamp lights up yellow.
A text message is displayed for a few sec-
onds.
The brake pedal may pulsate when pressed.
The brake pedal must be pressed more firmly
as the braking distance will increase due to
the reduced brake servo.
— Go to a qualified workshop.
Anti-lock brake system failure or fault
Indicator lamp lights up yellow.
— Go to a qualified workshop. The vehicle
can be braked without ABS.
Brake support systems
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