- ABS (anti-lock braking system);
- Emergency braking assistance system;
- ESP stability control system with understeer control and ASR traction control.
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Under heavy braking, the ABS system helps to avoid wheel lockup, control the stopping distance and maintain control over the car. Under these conditions, it is possible to detour the obstacle when braking. This system also makes it possible to optimize the braking distance, in particular in the event of poor traction (on wet roads, etc.).
Each activation of the system is accompanied by vibration of the brake pedal. ABS cannot improve the traction characteristics of the wheels in any way. Therefore, be sure to follow the rules of safe driving, for example, maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Feature of all-wheel drive vehicles
4WD Lock mode can allow the wheels to lock up momentarily to optimize braking distances on very soft ground (snow, mud, sand, etc.).
Faults
If the warning light on the instrument panel lights up while driving, braking safety is still guaranteed without ABS.
If the warning lights on the instrument panel light up while driving, this indicates a malfunction of the brake system. In both cases, contact the service station.
Emergency brake assist with electronic brake force distribution
(depending on vehicle configuration)
The emergency braking system complements the ABS system and allows you to shorten the braking distance of the car.
Operating principle
The system detects when emergency braking is performed. In this case, the emergency braking system instantly develops maximum braking force, which allows the ABS system to be activated faster.
ABS braking is maintained as long as the brake pedal is depressed.
ESP stability control with understeer control and ASR traction control
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
(depending on vehicle configuration)
This system provides controllability of the car in extreme conditions (avoiding an obstacle, losing traction when turning, etc.).
Corner control
This system optimizes ESP action during understeer (when the front wheels lose traction).
Anti-slip system ASR
The traction control system reduces the slip of the drive wheels and improves the vehicle's handling when starting off, during sudden acceleration or braking.
System shutdown
Disabling the ASR traction control also disables the ESP system.
Feature of all-wheel drive vehicles and vehicles with one drive axle
(depending on design)
Disabling the ESP system
In some situations (when driving on very soft ground: snow, mud, sand, etc. or with snow chains on the wheels) the system can limit engine power to reduce wheel spin. If the system is not needed, it can be turned off by pressing switch 1.
The warning light is displayed on the instrument panel to alert you to this.
If you disable this system, the ASR traction control is also disabled.
Since the ESP and ASR systems improve safety, it is not recommended to disable them while driving. Press switch 1 again to turn on the system.
Note: The system is automatically activated when the ignition is switched on or after reaching a speed of about 50 km/h in AUTO and 2WO modes and about 60 km/h in 4WD Lock mode.
Operating principle
The sensor on the steering wheel monitors the trajectory of the movement set by the driver.
Other sensors installed on the vehicle track the actual trajectory of movement.
The system compares the trajectory set by the driver with the actual trajectory of the car and, if necessary, corrects it by acting on the brake mechanisms of certain wheels and / or limiting engine power. If the system is triggered, the warning light flashes on the instrument panel.
Faults
When the system detects a malfunction, the warning lights on the instrument panel light up. In this case, ESP and ASR are disabled. If these indicators continue to be displayed on the dashboard with the ignition off and on, contact a service station.