Assist Systems; Brake Assist Systems - Skoda Superb 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 (ASR)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Hill Hold Control (HHC)
WARNING
A lack of fuel can cause irregular engine running or cause the engine to
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shut 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
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and 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 manufac-
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turer to ensure the brake assist systems operate correctly.
Changes to the vehicle (e.g. to the engine, brakes, chassis) can influence the
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functionality of the brake assist systems
and technical alterations.
If a fault occurs in the ABS system, the ESC, ASR and EDL will also not work.
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An ABS fault is indicated with the warning light
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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The ESC system helps to maintain control of the vehicle in situations where it
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is being operated at its dynamic limits, such as a sudden change to the direc-
tion of travel. Depending on the road surface conditions, the risk of skidding is
reduced, thereby improving the vehicle's driving stability .
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. If differences exist, such as the car begin-
ning to skid, 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 Stability Control
(ESC).
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
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Traction control (ASR) » page
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Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
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Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)
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Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
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Hill Hold Control (HHC) » page
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Trailer stabilisation (TSA)
The ESC system cannot be deactivated. The 
used to deactivate the ASR.
The warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster when the ASR is de-
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activated.
Fig. 146
ESC system: ASR button
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