Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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safety that ESC, ABS, BAS, ASR, and EDL can provide tempt
you into taking extra risks.
Braking assistance systems cannot overcome the laws of
physics and always prevent loss of vehicle control. Slippery
and wet roads are still dangerous even with ESC and the other
systems!
Driving too fast on wet roads can cause the wheels to lose
contact with the road and hydroplane. A vehicle that has lost
road contact cannot be braked, steered, or controlled.
These systems cannot reduce the risk of accident, for example
if you drive too fast for conditions or if you do not keep your
distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Although these systems are very effective and can help you
control the vehicle in many difficult situations, always
remember that your vehicle handling control is limited by tire
traction.
When accelerating on a slippery surface, for example on ice
and snow, depress the accelerator carefully. Even with these
systems, the wheels may start to spin, leading to a loss of
vehicle control.