Skoda Superb Owner's Manual page 158

Antilock brake system (ABS)
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Read and observe and
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thereby, it helps the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of
the brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pres-
sure on the brake pedal.
Traction Control System (ASR)
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Read and observe and
If the wheels are slipping, the ASR system adapts the engine speed to the con-
ditions of the road surface. The ASR makes it much easier to start off, acceler-
ate and climb steep hills even if the conditions of the road surface are unfav-
ourable.
The ASR function is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched
on.
If your vehicle is fitted with the ESC system, the ASR is integrated into the ESC
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During an intervention of the system, the ASR warning light
instrument cluster.
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Fig. 147
ASR button
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flashes in the
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The ASR should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactiva-
ted only in the following situations, for example.
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When driving with snow chains.
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When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.
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When "rocking a car free" when it has become stuck.
The ASR can be deactivated via the 
The warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster when the ASR is de-
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activated.
Ensure the ASR is activated again afterwards.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
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Read and observe and
If one of the wheels starts to spin, the EDL system brakes the spinning wheel
and transfers the driving force to the other wheels. This ensures the stability
of the vehicle and a quick journey.
The EDL switches off automatically in order to avoid excessive heat generation
in the disc 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. The
EDL switches on again automatically as soon as the brake has cooled down.
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)
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Read and observe and
In critical situations, the DSR provides the driver with a steering recommenda-
tion in order to stabilise the vehicle. The DSR is activated, for example, on the
right and left vehicle side when braking sharply on different road surfaces.
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
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Read and observe and
HBA increases the braking effect and helps to shorten the braking distance.
The HBA is activated by 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 switched off when the brake pedal is re-
leased.
» Fig. 147symbol button.
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on page 154 first.
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Assist systems
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