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

Assist systems

Brake assist systems

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stabilisation control (ESC)
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control System (ASR)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS)
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 be without function – there is the
risk of an accident.
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 – there is the risk of
an accident.
Visit a specialist garage immediately in the event of an ABS fault. Adjust
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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 effi-
ciency.
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.
Modifications to the vehicle (e.g. to the engine, brakes, chassis or another com-
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bination of tyres and wheels) can influence the functionality of the brake assist
systems » page 151, Modifications, repairs and technical changes.
Note
If a fault occurs in the ABS system, the ESC, ASR and EDL will also not work. An
ABS fault is indicated with by the
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Driving
warning light » page 21.
Stabilisation control (ESC)
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 110.
The ESC system helps to maintain control of the vehicle in situations where it is
being 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.
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The direction which the driver wishes to take is determined based on the steering
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angle and the speed of the vehicle and is constantly compared with the actual
behaviour of the vehicle. If differences exist, such as the car beginning to skid,
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the ESC system will automatically brake the appropriate wheel.
During an intervention of the system, the warning light
ment cluster.
The following systems are integrated into the electronic 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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Hydraulic brake assist (HBA);
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Hill hold control (HHC).
It is not possible to deactivate ESC. You can only use the 
button to switch off ASR. The
cluster when the ASR is switched off.
In the event of an ESC fault, the ESC warning light illuminates in the instrument
cluster » page 20.
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Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
The HBA is activated by very rapid depression of the brake pedal. HBA increases
the braking effect and helps to shorten the braking distance. To achieve the
shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be applied firmly until
the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
ABS is activated sooner and more effectively with the intervention of HBA.
HBA is automatically switched off when the brake pedal is released.
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flashes in the instru-
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» Fig. 97
ASR warning light comes on in the instrument
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on page 111
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