Assist Systems; Brake Assist Systems - Skoda Yeti Owner's Manual

Assist systems

Brake assist systems

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Antilock brake system (ABS)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
WARNING
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 fail to function – risk of accident!
Adjust the speed and driving style to the current visibility, weather, road and
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traffic conditions. The increased safety provided by the brake assist systems
must not tempt you to take safety risks – risk of accident!
In the event of an ABS fault, visit a specialist garage immediately. Adjust
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your style of driving according to the damage to the ABS, as you will not know
the exact extent of the damage or the extent to which this is limiting the
braking efficiency.
CAUTION
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.
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 187, Modifications, repairs and technical alterations.
Note
If a fault occurs in the ABS system, the ESC, ASR and EDL will also not work. An
ABS fault is indicated by the warning light » page 22.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
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ings on page 137.
The ESC system helps improve control of the vehicle in situations where it is be-
ing operated at its dynamic limits, such as a sudden change to the direction of
travel. The risk of skidding is reduced and your car thus offers greater driving sta-
bility depending on the conditions of the road surface.
The ESC system is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.
The direction which the driver wishes to take is determined based on the steering
angle and the speed of the vehicle and is constantly compared with the actual
behaviour of the vehicle. In the event of deviations, such as the car beginning to
skid, the ESC system will automatically brake the appropriate wheel.
During an intervention of the system, the indicator light
ment cluster.
The following systems are integrated into the Electronic Stability 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)
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Active driver-steering recommendation (DSR),
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Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA),
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Hill Hold Control (HHC),
It is not possible to deactivate the ESC. The 
used to switch off the ASR. The
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cluster when the ASR is switched off.
In the event of an ESC fault, the ESC indicator light illuminates in the instrument
cluster » page 22.
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Fig. 115
ESC system: TCS button
flashes in the instru-
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» Fig. 115 symbol button can only be
indicator light illuminates in the instrument
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