Skoda Superb Owner's Manual page 113

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 108.
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 108.
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. 118
TCS button
The TCS should normally always be switched on. It may be advisable to switch off
the system in certain exceptional circumstances, such as:
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when driving with snow chains;
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when driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface;
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when it is necessary to "rock a vehicle free" when it has got stuck.
Ensure the TCS is switched on again afterwards.
During an intervention of the system, the TCS indicator light
strument cluster.
The TCS indicator light » page 23
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there is a fault on the TCS.
If necessary, the TCS can be switched off and on again by pressing the button
» Fig. 118, or on vehicles with ESP, by pressing the button
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page 110. The TCS indicator light
TCS is switched off.
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Electronic differential lock (EDL)
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 108.
If one of the wheels starts to spin, the EDL system brakes the spinning wheel and
transfers the driving force to the other wheels. This ensures the stability of the
vehicle and a quick journey.
The EDL switches off automatically if unusually severe stresses exist in order to
avoid excessive heat generation in the disc brake on the wheel which is being
braked. The vehicle can continue to be driven and has the same characteristics as
a vehicle not fitted with EDL. The EDL switches on again automatically as soon as
the brake has cooled down.
flashes in the in-
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lights up in the instrument cluster when
» Fig. 117
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lights up in the instrument cluster when the
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Starting-off and Driving
on
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