Assist Systems; Braking And Stabilisation Systems; Electronic Stability Control (Esc); Antilock Braking System (Abs) - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Assist systems

Braking and stabilisation systems

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Antilock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDS)
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR)
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Hill Hold Control (HHC)
Multi-collision brake (MCB)
Trailer stabilisation (TSA)
This chapter deals with the functions of the braking and stabilisation systems,
with the error indicator referred to in chapter
The braking and stabilisation systems are automatically activated each time
the ignition is switched on.
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!
The increased safety provided by the brake assist systems must not
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tempt you to take safety risks - risk of accident!
Always adjust your speed and driving style to the current visibility, weath-
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er, road and traffic conditions.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

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Read and observe on page 135 first.
The ESC improves vehicle stability in dynamic driving situations, such as when
the vehicle starts to skid.
The ESC monitors whether the desired direction of the current vehicle motion
is occurring. In case of any deviation (e.g. oversteer), the ESC automatically
brakes individual wheels to maintain the desired direction.
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» page 32, Warning lights.
During an intervention of the system, the warning light
ment cluster.
Enable/disable ESC Sport
ESC Sport allows for sportier driving style. The activation of the ESC sport
leads to the ASR being deactivated and no ESC interventions will occur in the
event of slight over- or under-steering occurring.
The activation or deactivation of the ESC sports can be done in one of two
ways.
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By pressing the Symbol key  for the activation and briefly pressing the but-
ton for the deactivation » Fig. 134
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In Infotainment » Operating instructions for Infotainment, chapter Vehicle
settings (CAR button).
Upon activation, in the instrument cluster the indicator light
the display shows the following message.
ESC sport: directional stabil. restricted.
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ESC SPORT
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Upon deactivation, in the instrument cluster the control indicator
and the display shows the following message.
Stabilisation control (ESC) activated.
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ESC ON
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Antilock Braking System (ABS)

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Read and observe on page 135 first.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping 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.
flashes in the instru-
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on page 136.
comes on and
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turns off
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