Parking Aid; Electronic Differential Lock (Edl); Hydraulic Brake Assist (Hba); Hill Hold Control (Hhc) - Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual

Note
For vehicles without stabilization control (ESC), during a TCS intervention the
control indicator in the instrument cluster flashes.
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Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)

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Read and observe on page 109 first.
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes the spinning wheel, if necessary, and transmits the driving force to the
other driving wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different
traction under each wheel of the driven axle.
The EDL switches off automatically in order to avoid excessive heat generation
on the brake of the wheel being braked. The vehicle can continue to be driven
and has the same characteristics as a vehicle not fitted with EDL. Once the
brakes have cooled down, there is an automatic re-activation of EDL.

Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)

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Read and observe on page 109 first.
The HBA increases the braking effect and helps to reduce the braking dis-
tance.
The HBA is activated by the very quick operation of the brake pedal. In order to
achieve the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be ap-
plied firmly until the vehicle has come to a standstill.
The HBA function is automatically deactivated when the brake pedal is re-
leased.

Hill Hold Control (HHC)

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Read and observe on page 109 first.
When driving on slopes, HHC allows you to move your foot from the brake ped-
al to the accelerator pedal without having to use the handbrake.
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 brake pressure drops gradually the more you operate the accelerator ped-
al. If the vehicle does not start off within 2 seconds, it starts to roll back.
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Driving
The HHC is active from a 5% slope if the driver's door is closed. HHC is only ev-
er active on slopes when in forward or reverse start off.

Parking aid

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Function
Activation/deactivation
The parking aid (hereinafter referred to only as a system) draws attention via
acoustic signals and an indication in the radio or navigation display when ma-
noeuvring around obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle.
The system uses ultrasound waves to calculate the distance between the
bumper and an obstacle. The ultrasonic sensors are integrated in the rear
bumper » Fig. 98 on page 111.
WARNING
The system only serves to support and does not relieve the driver of the
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responsibility for the vehicle operation.
Moving persons or objects may not be recognized by the system sensors.
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Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of
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clothing cannot reflect the system signals. For this reason, such people or
objects may not be recognised by the system sensors.
External noise sources may affect the signals of the system sensors. Un-
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der adverse conditions, this may cause objects or people not to be recog-
nised by the system.
Before reversing, you should make sure that there are no small obstacles,
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such as rocks, thin posts, trailer drawbars etc. behind your vehicle. Such ob-
stacles may not be recognised by the system sensors.
CAUTION
Keep the system sensors clean, snow-and ice-free and do not cover with any
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objects of any kind, otherwise the system functioning may be impaired.
Under adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, water vapour, very low or
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high temperatures etc.), the system function may be limited - "incorrect recog-
nition of obstacle".
Additionally installed accessories such as e.g. bicycle carriers can impair the
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system function.
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