Volkswagen Golf 2021 Owner's Manual page 195

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Although these systems are very effective and
can help you control the vehicle in many diffi-
cult situations, always remember that vehicle
handling and control is limited by tire traction.
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When accelerating on a slippery surface, for ex-
ample on ice and snow, depress the accelerator
carefully. Even with these systems, the wheels
may start to spin, leading to a loss of vehicle
control.
WARNING
The effectiveness of ESC can be significantly re-
duced if other components and systems that af-
fect vehicle dynamics, including but not limited to
brakes, tires, and other systems mentioned above,
are not properly maintained or are not working
properly.
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Always remember that vehicle alterations or
modifications can affect how the ABS, BAS, ASR,
EDL, and ESC systems work.
Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and ESC Sport mode on and off
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice
Fig. 125 In the lower center console: Button for
switching ASR or ESC Sport mode on and off manually (if
equipped).
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) only works
when the engine is running. This system includes
ABS, EDL, and ASR.
Switch off ASR only in situations where there is not
enough traction, such as the following:
— When driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.
— When "rocking" the vehicle back and forth when
you are stuck.
Button
Press for about 1 second
Press and hold longer than 3 seconds
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ASR switched off
ASR switched off, ESC Sport switched on
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Changing the vehicle suspension or using an un-
approved tire/wheel combination can change
the way the ABS, BAS, ASR, EDL, and ESC sys-
tems work and reduce their effectiveness.
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The effectiveness of ESC is also determined by
the tires installed → page 260, Tires and wheels.
WARNING
Driving without braking assistance systems can
greatly increase the distance necessary to stop the
vehicle, which can lead to a loss of control and re-
sult in serious personal injury for you and your
passengers.
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Never let the vehicle coast when the engine is
switched off.
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When the braking assistance systems are not
working or when the vehicle is being towed, the
brake must be depressed harder because the
braking distance is longer.
Afterward, activate ASR again.
Switching ASR on and off
— You can switch ASR off and on in the
menu in the Infotainment system → page 26, In-
fotainment system operation and displays.
— OR: If the vehicle is equipped with a
the lower center console →
switched off by pressing the button when the ig-
nition is on. Press the
ASR back on.
When ASR is switched off, a driver information mes-
sage appears in the instrument cluster display and
the indicator light in the instrument cluster lights
up → page 194, Tips and troubleshooting.
Switching ESC Sport on and off (Golf GTI)
Depending on the vehicle model, when switching off
the ASR, the ESC can also be switched off or the ESC
sport mode (ESC Sport) can be switched on.
The brake intervention functions of ESC are limited
when ESC Sport is switched on. It can be switched
on and off by pressing the
Braking assistance systems
on page 191.
Vehicle settings
button in
fig. 125, ASR can be
button again to switch
button → fig. 125.
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