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Glossary.
Anti-lock Braking System.
Traction Control System.
It can be very challenging to stop a van quickly on
Traction control helps limit tyre slip on slippery
a slippery road. ABS helps take a lot of the effort and
surfaces while accelerating thus helping the driver
stress out of a situation, in fact, even an average
have greater control. Using sensors at each wheel,
driver can stop more effectively with ABS than a
the system recognises when traction has been lost
professional driver without.
and it momentarily applies braking to that wheel to
regain the traction.
The theory is simple, a wheel that's skidding has
less traction than a wheel that is not. For example,
Traction control does not have the ability to increase
if you try to pull away too quickly on ice your wheels
traction; it just attempts to prevent a vehicle's
spin meaning no traction. Simply, ABS prevents the
wheels from spinning. In some vehicles, TCS is
wheels from skidding whilst you slow down which
also known as ASR.
means you slow faster and are able to steer while
you come to a stop.
Electronic Brake Assist.
The Electronic Brake Assist system helps to shorten
Electronic Differential Lock.
stopping distances especially when fully laden. In
Electronic Differential Lock uses the ABS sensors
an emergency when full brake pressure is required, a
at driven wheels to determine if one of the wheels
sensor recognises this and uses a hydraulic booster
is spinning faster than the others. It uses the ABS
to aid the driver.
system to momentarily apply braking to balance out
the traction to the driven wheels. Front wheel drive
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution.
vehicles typically have the most recognisable feel,
EBD helps prevent the rear-end from breaking
as they make the typical ABS type pulsating sound
away under heavy braking by ensuring maximum
when activated during wheel spin.
braking performance at both the front and rear
wheels. Brake 'fading', as a result of overheating,
Electronic Stabilisation Programme.
is also counteracted.
When the vehicle is driving in situations close to
its limit ESP makes it easier to control, providing
Diesel Particulate Filter.
greater directional stability. By applying the brakes
A diesel particulate filter is a system for removing
on individual wheels it generates forces that help
particulates from diesel exhausts and is a major
to keep the vehicle moving in the right direction.
step forward in the reduction of particulate
The system is permanently active and utilises the
contaminants in the environment.
ABS, EBD, EDL and TCS safety systems. However,
the system cannot override the physical limits of the
Passive safety.
vehicle if the driver pushes the vehicle beyond its
Passive safety refers measures that help protect
limits ESP will not prevent an accident. On Crafter
the occupants against injury or help reduce injury
models, the ESP sensor takes into account any load
severity in the event of an accident. Passive safety
on board and adjusts its response accordingly.
measures include the safety belt system, the
airbags*, the rigid occupant cell and the crumple
Active Rollover Protection.
zones at the front of the vehicle. Safety features
As part of the ESP system, ARP recognises an
built-in to the body, front and rear, help dissipate
impending rollover and rapidly applies braking to
most of the impact energy. All help provide excellent
selective wheels to resist the occurrence of rollover.
all-around protection.
Especially useful on a vehicle with a high centre of
* Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all accident
gravity such as a van. ARP detects excessive lateral
circumstances. Always use seat belts and child seating appropriate for their size
force, for example driving too fast into a corner,
and age. All child seating must meet the current legislation.
which may result in a rollover.
Dedicated Van Centre network.
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Our network of Van Centres is spread throughout
your needs. After all, you need your vehicle serviced
the UK, and forms the backbone of everything we
at the most convenient time, and we understand
do for you. Week in, week out, our Van Centres
that down time equals lost income.
provide vital technical support and practical backup
for everything that relates to Volkswagen vans.
And don't forget, having read through this brochure,
This reservoir of knowledge and array of technical
if you still aren't sure which vehicle is the right one,
ability is there for you when you need it.
then your nearest Van Centre staff will be pleased
to help.
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