VW Golf VII 7 SportWagen Variant owners manual page 264

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inputs to help keep the vehicle going in the intended direction. If you are traveling at a speed that causes you to run off the road before ESC can provide any assistance, you may not experience the benefits of ESC. ESC includes and/or works together with the ABS, BAS, ASR, EDL, and XDL systems (see below). ESC is switched on all the time. In certain situations when you need less traction or additional traction cannot be achieved, you can switch off ASR in the Infotainment system by pressing the #!2 button followed by the § and ESC System function keys ⇒Menu and system settings (SETUP). Be sure to switch ASR on again when you no longer need less traction. Automatic Post-Collision Braking System In the event of an accident, the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System can help the driver to reduce the risk of skidding and the danger of secondary collisions through automatic braking. The Automatic Post-Collision Braking System only functions in frontal, side, and rear collisions if the airbag control unit registers the corresponding triggering threshold during the accident, and the acci- dent occurs at a speed greater than 6 mph (10 km/h). The ESC brakes the vehicle automatically, provided that the hydraulic braking system, the ESC, and the electrical system are undamaged in the accident and remain functional. The following actions override automatic braking in the event of an accident: x When the driver depresses the accelerator. No automatic braking occurs. x When the brake pressure transmitted through the depressed brake pedal is greater than the brake pressure provided by the system. The vehicle is braked manually. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ABS helps to keep the wheels from locking up and helps to maintain the driver's ability to steer and control the vehicle. This means the vehicle is less likely to skid, even during hard braking: x Push the brake pedal down hard and hold it there. Don't take your foot off the pedal or reduce the force on the pedal! x Do not “pump” the brake pedal or let up on it! x Steer the vehicle while pushing down hard on the brake pedal. x ABS stops working if you release or let up on the brake. When ABS is doing its job, you will notice a slight vibration through the brake pedal and hear a noise. ABS cannot shorten the stopping distance under all conditions. The stopping distance may even be longer, for instance, when driving on gravel or on newly fallen snow covering an icy or slip- pery surface. Brake Assist (BAS) The Brake Assist System can help to reduce stopping distances. If you press the brake pedal very quickly, BAS detects an emergency situation. It then very quickly builds up full brake system pressure, maximizing braking power and reducing the stopping distance. This way, ABS can be activated more quickly and efficiently. Do not reduce pressure on the brake pedal! BAS switches off automatically as soon as you release or let up on the brake. Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) ASR reduces engine power directed to spinning wheels and adjusts power to the road conditions. Even under poor road conditions, ASR can make it easier to get moving, accelerate, and climb hills. ASR can be switched on or off manually ⇒ Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) on and off. Electronic Differential Lock (EDL and XDL) EDL is applied during regular straight-line acceleration. EDL gently brakes a drive wheel that has lost traction (spinning) and redirects the drive force to other drive wheels. In extreme cases, EDL automat-

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