Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual page 102

The ESC cannot be switched off, the button
system and the indicator light in the instrument cluster lights up.
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During an intervention of the system, the warning light
ment cluster.
In the event of an ESC fault, the ESC indicator light illuminates in the instrument
cluster » page 27.
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The following systems are integrated into the stabilisation control (ESC):
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Antilock brake system (ABS);
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Traction control (TCS);
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Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS);
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active driver-steering recommendation (DSR);
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Brake Assist;
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Uphill Start Assist.
Active driver-steering recommendation (DSR)
This function indicates to the driver in critical situations a steering recommenda-
tion in order to stabilise the vehicle. The active driver-steering recommendation is
activated, for example, on the right and left vehicle side when braking sharply on
different road surfaces.
Brake Assist
The brake assist system is activated by the very quick operation of the brake ped-
al (e.g. in the event of danger). It increases the braking effect and helps to short-
en the braking distance. To achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the
brake pedal must be applied firmly and held in this position until the vehicle has
come to a complete standstill.
The ABS is activated faster and more effectively with the intervention of the
brake assist system.
The brake assist function is automatically switched off when the brake pedal is
released.
Uphill start assist system
The uphill start assist makes it easier to start off on steep hills. The system holds
the brake pressure produced by the activation of the brake pedal for approx.
2 seconds after the brake pedal is released. The driver can therefore move his
foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and start off on the slope,
without having to actuate the handbrake. The brake pressure drops gradually the
more you operate the accelerator pedal. If the vehicle does not start off within 2
seconds, it starts to roll back.
» Fig. 96 only deactivates the TCS
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flashes in the instru-
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The uphill start assist is active as of a 5 % slope, if the driver door is closed. It is
always active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off. When driving down-
hill, it is inactive.
Antilock brake system (ABS)
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 99.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to main-
tain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of the
brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal during the intervention of the
ABS. The ABS deactivates if the brake pedal is released. Never interrupt the appli-
cation of the brakes during the intervention of the ABS!
Traction control system (TCS)
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 99.
The TCS is automatically activated after starting the engine. If the wheels are
slipping, the TCS adapts the engine speed to the conditions of the road surface.
The TCS makes it much easier to start off, accelerate and climb steep hills even if
the conditions of the road surface are unfavourable.
Fig. 97
TCS button
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