Skoda 2015 Superb, Owner'S Manual

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Radar sensor
Fig. 174
Mounting location of the radar
sensor
Read and observe on page 142 first.
The radar sensor (hereinafter referred to only sensor) uses electromagnetic
waves to capture the traffic situation ahead of the vehicle. The radar is located
under a cover
» Fig. 174 .
The sensor is part of the ACC » page 163 and Front Assist » page 168 systems.
The sensor function may be impaired in the event of one of the following sit-
uations arising.
▶ The sensor cover is soiled by mud, snow and the like.
▶ The area in front and around the sensor cover is obscured by labels, auxiliary
lights and similar.
▶
When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
▶
In exceptional cases, the sensor may be covered up in the area under the
cover, e.g. due to snow.
If the sensor cover of the sensor is dirty or covered, a message to that effect
from the ACC
» page 168 or Front Assist » page 171 system appears in the
instrument cluster display.

WARNING
■
If you suspect that the sensor has been damaged, deactivate the ACC
» page 163 und Front Assist » page 168 system. Have the sensor checked
by a specialist garage.
■
The sensor can become misaligned by collisions or by damage to the front
of the vehicle, the wheel arch or the underside of the vehicle. This can lead
to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accident! Have the sensor
checked by a specialist garage.
■
The area in front and around the sensor cover should not be obscured by
labels, auxiliary lights and similar. This can lead to impaired function of the
sensor - risk of accident!
CAUTION
Remove snow with a brush and ice with a solvent-free de-icer from the sensor
cover.
Braking and stabilisation systems

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Stability Control (ESC)
144
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 144
Traction control (TCS) 144
Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDS) 145
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) 145
Brake Assist (HBA) 145
Hill Start Assist (HHC) 145
Multi collision brake (MCB) 145
Trailer stabilization system (TSA) 146
Auto Hold function 146
This chapter describes the functions of the brake and stabilization systems.
The error display is in Chapter
» page 31 , Warning lights .
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
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143
Assist systems