owners manual Seat Alhambra

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alhambra_aleman.book Seite 185 Montag, 23. M‰rz 2009 1:12 13 Intelligent technology185 • when driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces,• The warning lamp  will start flashing to indicate that the ESP and TCS • when rocking the vehicle backwards and forwards to free it from mud, for are counteracting an unstable driving condition. example. • It  will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP. You should press the button to switch the ESP back on when you no longer • It will light up continuously if the ESP is switched off. need wheel spin. • It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP When the ESP is deactivated, the TCS is switched off at the same time. This operates in conjunction with the ABS. means that this technology is not available for as long as the ESP remains If the warning lamp  lights up and stays on after the engine is started, this switched off. may mean that the control system has temporarily switched off the function. In this case the ESP can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then How ESP works on again. If the warning lamp goes out, this means the system is fully func- ESP reduces the danger of skidding by braking the wheels individually. The tional system uses the steering wheel angle and road speed to calculate the If the battery is disconnected, the warning lamp  lights after turning the changes of direction desired by the driver, and constantly compares them ignition on. This should turn off after a brief trip. with the actual behaviour of the car. If the desired course is not being main- tained accurately (for instance if the car is beginning to skid) the ESP compen- sates automatically by applying the brake at the appropriate wheel.WARNING The forces acting on the braked wheel bring the car back to a stable condi-Try to always adapt the speed of the vehicle to weather, road and traffic tion. If the car is tending to oversteer (break away at the rear) the brake appli-conditions. Do not let the extra safety afforded by the system tempt you cation is concentrated on the outside front wheel; if the car is understeering into taking any risks when driving. Risk of accident. (tending to follow a wider radius in a bend), the brake is mainly applied to the • The ESP and TCS cannot defy the laws of motion. This should be kept in inside rear wheel. mind, particularly on slippery and wet roads and when towing a trailer. How the Traction Control System (TCS) works • Always adapt your driving style to suit the condition of the roads and TCS reduces engine power to help prevent the driven wheels of front-wheel the traffic situation. drive vehicles losing traction during acceleration. The system works in the • The ESP cannot reduce the risk of accident if, for example, you are entire speed range in conjunction with ABS. If a malfunction should occur in driving with an unsuitable load or too close to the preceding vehicle. the ABS, the TCS will also be out of action. TCS helps the car to start moving, accelerate and climb a gradient in slippery conditions where this may other- wise be difficult or even impossible. WARNING When does the warning lamp light up or flash  ? • Modifications to the vehicle or work carried out incorrectly (e.g. to the • The warning lamp  lights up when the ignition is switched on and engine, the brake system, running gear or any components affecting the should go out again after a few seconds. wheels and tyres) could affect the efficiency of the ABS, EDL, ESP and TCS and lessen their efficiency. Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data

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