Cupra ATECA 2022 - Page 143

Driving
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Brake assist systems
Depending on the equipment, the ESC and
TCS settings may be changed in the vehicle.
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The ESC, ABS and TCS can only operate cor-
rectly if the four wheels are tted with the
stipulated tyres ››› .
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If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESC, TCS and
EDS also cease to function.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC helps to reduce the risk of skidding
and to improve stability in certain driving situa-
tions ›››
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Traction control (TCS)
The TCS reduces the driving force on skidding
wheels and adapts this force to suit the road
surface conditions. The TCS facilitates starting,
acceleration and hill climbing ››› .
Electronic brake pressure distribution (EBV)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBV) regu-
lates the braking force between the front and
rear axles. Excessive braking of the rear axle is
avoided and the vehicle remains stable during
the braking operation.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS),
The ABS can prevent the wheels from locking
up under braking until shortly before the vehi-
cle comes to a stop, and helps the driver main-
tain control of the steering and the vehicle
››› .
Brake assist (BAS)
Brake assist (BAS) can help to reduce the brak-
ing distance. Brake Assist increases the pres-
sure exerted by the driver when the brake
pedal is depressed quickly in an emergency.
Electronic dierential lock (EDS and XDS)
The EDS automatically brakes skidding wheels
and transmits the driving force to the other
driving wheels.
The XDS improves traction by applying the
brakes to keep the vehicle in its lane.
Multi-collision brake
The multi-collision brake automatically triggers
braking if the airbag control unit detects a col-
lision in the event of an accident.
Automatic braking requirements:
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The driver is not pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Tractor-trailer sway mitigation
If the vehicle is pulling a trailer, it will con-
trol the following: tractor-trailers tend to sway.
When the swaying of the trailer is felt by the
vehicle and detected by the ESC, it will auto-
matically brake the towing vehicle within the
limits of the system and mitigate the sway.
Tractor-trailer sway mitigation is not available
in all countries ›››page262.
WARNING
Smart brake assist technology cannot over-
come the limits imposed by the laws of phys-
ics and only works within the limits of the sys-
tems. Driving at high speed on icy, slippery or
wed road surfaces can cause a loss of control
of the vehicle and serious injury to the driver
and passengers.
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and traf-
c conditions. Never take any risk that com-
promises safety.
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Brake assist systems cannot prevent an ac-
cident if you are driving too close to other
vehicles.
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Always use suitable tyres. Driving stability
depends on tyre grip.
WARNING
The
eiciency of the ESC can be signicantly
reduced if components or systems that af-
fect the driving dynamics are not properly
maintained or are not working properly. This
can particularly occur if changes are made
to the suspension or unauthorised rim/tyre
combinations are used.
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Ensure that vehicle conversions and modi-
cations are only made by specialised work-
shops.
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Always use suitable tyres. Driving stability
depends on tyre grip.