Brakes And Brake Assist Systems - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

Brakes and brake assist systems

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Information for braking
Handbrake
Stabilisation Control (ESC)
Antilock brake system (ABS)
Traction control system (TCS)
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
WARNING
The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater physi-
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cal effort for braking is required when the engine is switched off - risk of acci-
dent!
Depress the clutch pedal when stopping or braking a vehicle with a petrol
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engine and manual transmission in the low rev range. If you fail to do so, the
functionality of the brake booster can be impaired - risk of accident!
If a front spoiler, full wheel trim, etc. is mounted retrospectively, it must be
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ensured that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced. Other-
wise, the functionality of the brake system could be impaired - risk of acci-
dent!
Please note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
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is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating, which can
have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system - risk of accident!
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. The children might, for ex-
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ample, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle
might then move off - risk of accident!
A lack of fuel can cause irregular engine running or cause the engine to shut
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down. The brake assist systems would then be without function - risk of acci-
dent!
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road and
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traffic conditions. The increased safety offered by the brake assist systems
must not tempt you to take greater risks than otherwise - risk of an accident!
The normal braking system is still fully functional if there is an ABS fault.
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Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving according
to the damage to the ABS as you will not know how great the damage is and
the limitation it is placing on the braking efficiency.
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Using the system
CAUTION
Observe the information on the new brake pads
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Never let the brakes slip with light pressure on the pedal if braking is not neces-
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sary. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a longer braking
distance and excessive wear.
All four wheels must be fitted with the same tyres approved by the manufactur-
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er to ensure the brake assist systems operate correctly.
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If the brakes are applied in full and the control unit for the braking system con-
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siders the situation to be dangerous for the following traffic, the brake light
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flashes automatically. After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the
vehicle was stopped, the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light
system switches on. The hazard warning light system is switched off automatical-
ly after accelerating or driving off again.
Before negotiating a steep downhill section, reduce the speed, shift down into
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the next lower gear (manual gearbox) or select a lower drive position (automatic
gearbox). As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be used, reducing the
load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be completed intermittently,
not continuously.
Changes to the vehicle (e.g. to the engine, brakes, chassis or another combina-
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tion of tyres and wheels) can influence the functionality of the brake assist sys-
tems » page 194, Accessories, changes and replacement of parts.
If a fault occurs in the ABS system, the ESC, ASR and EDL also do not work. A
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warning light comes on if a fault occurs in the ABS system
Information for braking
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 100.
Wear-and-tear
The wear of the brake pads is dependent on the operating conditions and driving
style. The brake pads wear more quickly if a lot of journeys are completed in
towns and over short distances or if a very sporty style of driving is adopted. If
operated under severe conditions, the thickness of the brake pads must be
checked by a specialist garage before the next service appointment.
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