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Braking assistance systems
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
⇒Braking assistance systems
⇒Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and ESC Sport mode on and off
⇒Tips and troubleshooting
The braking assistance systems are the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System
(BAS), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), and Electronic Stability Control
(ESC).
WARNING
Driving with bad brakes can cause a collision and serious personal injury.
If the brake warning light or does not go out, or lights up when driving, either the
brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low or there is a fault in the brake system. Stop the vehi‐
cle as soon as you can do so safely and get expert assistance ⇒Brake fluid .
If the brake warning light or lights up at the same time as the ABS warning light
or , the ABS may not be working properly. This could cause the rear wheels to lock up rela‐
tively quickly during braking. Rear wheel brake lock-up can cause loss of vehicle control.
If you believe the vehicle is safe to drive, drive slowly and very carefully to the nearest autho‐
rized Volkswagen dealer, authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or other qualified workshop
and have the brake system inspected. Avoid sudden hard braking and steering.
If the ABS indicator light or does not go out, or if it lights up while driving, the ABS sys‐
tem is not working properly. The vehicle can then be stopped only with the standard brakes
(without ABS). You will not have the protection ABS provides. Contact your authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility as soon as possible.
If the symbol or lights up in the instrument cluster display, whether alone or to‐
gether with a text message, immediately contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or autho‐
rized Volkswagen Service Facility to have the brake pads checked and, if necessary, replaced.
Braking assistance systems
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