2011 SKODA ROOMSTER engine oil

Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Driving and the Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
The first 1 500 kilometres and afterwards . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Driving in an economical and environmentally
conscious manner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Environmental compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Motoring abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Avoiding damage to your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Driving through bodies of water on roads . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Towing a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Taking care of your vehicle and cleaning the
vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Care of the exterior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Care of the interior of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Inspecting and Replenishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Windshield washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Accessories, changes and replacement of parts . 166
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Breakdown assistance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Breakdown assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
First-aid kit and warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Tyre repair kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Fuses and light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Electric fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Praktik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Praktik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Rear interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Lashing eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Adjustable safety partition behind the front seats . . . 189
Fixing of the loading floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Adjustment of the safety partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Emergency unlocking of the loading area door . . . . . . 190
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Used abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Identification details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Fuel consumption according to the ECE standards and
EU guidelines
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Engine oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Engine 1.2 l/51 kW - EU5/EU2 DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Engine 1.2 l/63 kW TSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Engine 1.2 l/77 kW TSI - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Engine 1.4 l/63 kW - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Engine 1.6 l/77 kW - EU4/EU2 DDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Engine 1.2 l/55 kW TDI CR - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Engine 1.6 l/66 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Engine 1.6 l/77 kW TDI CR DPF - EU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2034
Table of Contents

■
Phone ⇒  page 94
■ Vehicle status ⇒ page 94
■ Settings ⇒ page 19
The menu point Audio is only then displayed when the factory-fitted car radio is
switched on.
The menu point Navigation is only then displayed when the factory-fitted radio
navigation system is switched on. Note
● If warning messages are shown in the information display ⇒ page 18, these
messages can be confirmed with the button B on the windshield wiper lever in
order to call up the main menu.
● If you do not activate the information display at that moment, the menu shifts
to one level higher every 10 seconds.
● The operation of the factory-fitted car stereo or radio navigation system is de-
scribed in separate operating instructions to be found in the on-board literature. 
Door, luggage compartment door and bonnet ajar warning The door, luggage compartment and bonnet ajar warning lights up if at least one
door, the luggage compartment or bonnet are not closed. The symbol indicates
which door is still open or whether the luggage compartment door or bonnet is
not closed
.
The symbol goes out as soon as the doors, luggage compartment door and bonnet
are completely closed.
A warning signal sounds if the car is driven at a speed of more than 6km/hour and
if the engine or the luggage compartment door is open. 
Auto Check Control
Car state The Auto Check Control carries out a check of certain functions and vehicle com-
ponents. The check is performed constantly when the ignition is switched on,
both when the vehicle is stationary, as well as when driving. Some operational faults, urgent repairs, service work or other information appear
in the display of the instrument cluster. The displays are shown with a red or yel-
low light symbol depending on the priority of the message.
The red symbols indicate danger (priority 1) while the yellow symbols indicate a
warning (priority 2). Information for the driver may also appear in addition to the
symbols ⇒
 page 20.
There is at least one error message when the term Vehicle status is displayed in
the menu. After selecting this menu the first of the error messages is displayed.
Several error messages are shown on the display under the message e.g. 1/3. This
indicates that the first of a total of three error messages is displayed. The respec-
tive messages are displayed one after the other in an interval of 5 seconds. Check
as soon as possible the displayed error messages.
As long as the operational faults are not rectified, the symbols are always indica-
ted again. After the first display, the symbols are indicated without information for
the driver.
If a fault occurs, a warning signal will also sound in addition to the symbol and
text in the display:
● Priority 1 - three warning signals
● Priority 2 - one warning signal 
Red symbols A red symbol signals danger.
– Bring the vehicle to a stop.
– Switch the engine off.
– Investigate the function indicated.
– Obtain professional assistance.
Meaning of the red symbols:  Engine oil pressure too low ⇒ page 23
 Overheated clutches of the automatic
gearbox DSG
⇒ page 87
Three successive warning signals will sound if a red symbol appears.
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Yellow symbols
A yellow symbol signals a warning.
Check the relevant function as soon as possible.
The meaning of the yellow symbols:  Check engine oil level,
engine oil sensor disturbed
⇒ 
page 23 One warning signal will sound if a yellow symbol appears.
If several operational faults of priority 2 exist, the symbols appear one after the
other and are each illuminated for about 5 seconds. 
Set-up You can change certain settings by means of the information display. The current
setting is shown on the information display in the respective menu at the top be-
low the line.
You can select the following information (depending on the equipment installed
on the vehicle):
●
Language
● MFD Data
● Time
● Winter tyres
● Units
● Alternative speed displayed (Second speed)
● Service Interval (Service)
● Factory Setting
● Back
After selecting the menu point Back you will reach one level higher in the menu. Language
Here you can set in which language the warning and information texts should be
displayed.
Displays of the MFA
Here you can switch off or on certain displays of the multi-functional indicator.
Time
Here you can set the time, the time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the time
change summer/winter time.
Winter tyres
Here you can set at which speed a warning signal should sound. This function is
used for e.g winter tyres with the permissible maximum speed less than the maxi-
mum speed of the vehicle.
When exceeding the speed, an indication is displayed on the information display:
Snow tyres max. speed ... km/h
Measures
Here you can set the units for temperature, consumption and distance driven.
Second speed
Here you can switch on the display of the second speed in mph or in km/h 1)
.
Service
Here you can have the kilometres still to be driven and the days until the follow-
ing service interval shown and the Service Interval Display reset.
Factory Setting
After selecting the menu Factory setting the factory setting of the information
display is restored. 1)
Valid for countries where the values are indicated in British measuring units. 19
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Engine oil ⇒ 
page 23  Open door ⇒ page 24
 Fluid level in windshield washer system ⇒ page 24
 Control system for exhaust ⇒ page 24
 Switch off traction control system (TCS) ⇒ page 24
 Tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ page 24
 Selector lever lock ⇒ 
page 25  Traction control system (TCS) ⇒ 
page 25  Electronic stability programme (ESP) ⇒ 
page 25  Antilock brake system (ABS) ⇒ 
page 25  Brake system ⇒ 
page 26  Handbrake ⇒ 
page 26  Speed regulating system ⇒ 
page 26  Airbag system ⇒ 
page 26  Diesel particle filter (diesel engine) ⇒ page 27
 Seat belt warning light ⇒ page 27 WARNING
● If you do not pay attention to the warning lights coming on and the corre-
sponding descriptions and warning notes, this may result in severe injuries or
major vehicle damage.
● The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous area. There is a risk of
injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the engine compart-
ment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. It is also essential
to observe all warnings ⇒
 page 150, Working in the engine compartment. Note
● Arrangement of the indicator lights depends on the model and model version.
● Operational faults are shown in the instrument cluster as red symbols (priority
1 - danger) or yellow symbols (priority 2 - warning). 
Turn signal system   Either the left
 or right
 indicator light flashes depending on the position of the
turn signal lever.
The indicator light flashes at twice its normal rate if a turn signal light fails.
Switching off the hazard warning light system is switched on will cause all of the
turn signal lights as well as both indicator lights to flash.
Further information about the turn signal system ⇒

 page 43. 
Main beam  The indicator light
 comes on when the main beam is selected or also when the
headlight flasher is operated.
Further information about the main beam ⇒

 page 43. 
Low beam  The indicator light
 comes on when low beam is selected
⇒ page 39

.
Rear fog light  The warning light
 comes on when the rear fog lights are operating
⇒
 page 41.  21
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If the
warning light  begins to flash while driving, a fault exists in the engine
control. The engine management system selects an emergency programme which
enables you to drive to the nearest specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of
driving. 
Coolant temperature/ Coolant quantity   The warning light
 lights up until the engine reaches operating temperature 1)
.
Avoid running at high engine speeds, at full throttle and at severe engine loads.
The warning light  comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on.
The coolant temperature is too high or the coolant level too low if the warning
light  lights up or flashes while driving.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
In this case stop and switch the engine off and check the coolant level; top up
the coolant as necessary ⇒ page 155, Replenishing the coolant
.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con-
ditions prevailing to top up with coolant. Keep the engine switched off and obtain
professional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe
engine damage.
If the coolant is within the specified range, the increased temperature may be
caused by an operating problem at the coolant fan. Check the fuse of the coolant
fan, replace it if necessary ⇒ page 182, Fuse assignment at the battery (manual
gearbox, automatic gearbox DSG).
If the warning light  does not go out although the coolant is at the correct level
and also the fuse of the fan is in proper order, do not continue driving. Contact a
specialist garage to obtain assistance.
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 153, Cooling system.
The following text will be displayed in the information display: Check coolant! Owner's manual! WARNING
If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe distance
from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard warning
light system ⇒ page 42

, Switch for hazard warning lights . 
Fuel reserve  The warning light
 comes on, if the fuel level is less than 7 litres.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display: Please refuel! Range...km 
Engine oil   The warning light
 lights up red (low oil pressure)
The warning light comes on for a few seconds 2)
when the ignition is switched on.
Stop the vehicle and switch the engine off if the warning light does not go off
after the engine has started or flashes while driving. Check the oil level and top up
with oil as necessary ⇒

 page 152.
3 peeps sound as an additional warning signal.
Do not continue your journey if for some reason it is not possible under the con-
ditions prevailing to top up with oil. Keep the engine switched off and obtain pro-
fessional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe en-
gine damage.
Do not drive any further if the warning light flashes even if the oil is at the correct
level. Do not run the engine not at idling speed either. Contact the nearest spe-
cialist garage to obtain professional assistance.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Oil Pressure Engine off! Owner's manual! £1)
Not valid for vehicles with information display.
2) The warning light  on vehicles fitted with information display does not come on after switching
the ignition on, but only if a fault exists or the engine oil level is too low. 23
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The warning light
 lights up yellow (oil quantity too low)
If the warning light lights up yellow, the quantity of oil in the engine is probably
too low. Check as soon as possible the oil level or top up ⇒
 page 152 with engine
oil.
A peep sounds as an additional warning signal.
The following text will be displayed in the information display: Check oil level!
The warning light will go out if the bonnet is left open for more than 30 seconds.
If no engine oil has been replenished, the warning light will come on again after
driving about 100 km.
The warning light  flashes yellow (engine oil level sensor faulty)
A fault on the engine oil level sensor is indicated additionally by an audible signal
and the warning light coming on several times after the ignition has been switch-
ed on.
In this case have the engine inspected without delay by a specialist garage.
The following text will be displayed in the information display:
Oil sensor workshop! WARNING
● If you must stop for technical reasons, then park the vehicle at a safe dis-
tance from the traffic and switch off the engine and switch on the hazard
warning light system ⇒ page 42

.
● The red oil pressure light  is not an oil level indicator! One should there-
fore check the oil level at regular intervals, preferably after every refueling
stop.
● Pay attention to the following instructions ⇒ page 150
, Working in the en-
gine compartment before checking the coolant fluid level and opening the
bonnet. 
Open door The warning light
 comes on if one or several doors are opened or if the boot lid
is opened. If one of the doors opens while driving, the warning light lights  up
and an audible signal sounds. The warning light comes on even when the ignition is switched off. The warning
light lights up for a maximum of 5 minutes.
In vehicles with an information display, this warning light is replaced by a vehicle
symbol ⇒ page 18

Windshield washer fluid level  The warning light
 comes on when the ignition is switched on if there is insuffi-
cient fluid in the windshield washer system. Top up with liquid ⇒ page 160.
The following text will be displayed in the information display: Top up wash fluid! 
Control system for exhaust  The warning light
 comes on after the ignition has been switched on.
If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or it lights up when
driving, a fault exists in an exhaust relevant component. The engine management
system selects an emergency programme which enables you to drive to the near-
est specialist garage by adopting a gentle style of driving. 
Anti-spin regulation (ASR)  The warning light
 lights up if the TCS system is switched off.
Further information about the TCS ⇒ page 126

.
Tyre pressure monitoring  The warning light
 lights up, if there is a substantial drop in inflation pressure in
one of the tyres. Reduce the speed and check or correct as soon as possible the
inflation pressure in the tyres ⇒

 page 161.
An audible signal sounds as an additional warning signal.
If the warning light flashes , there is a system fault. Visit the nearest specialist
garage and have the fault rectified.
Further information about the tyre pressure monitoring system ⇒ page 130. £24
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3
- start engine
Applies to all models:
Position 1 To
lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel un-
til the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering
as a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible
theft of your vehicle ⇒  .
Position 2 Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or
cannot easily be turned into this position, in order to release the steering lock.
Position
3 The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or
main beam or other electrical components with major power consumption are
briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into position
2 when one relea-
ses the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position 1 each time before starting
the engine again. The starter repeat lock in the ignition lock prevents the starter
being engaged when the engine is running and thus getting damaged. WARNING
● When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position 2 (ignition
switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by the
warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unexpected
locking of the steering wheel - risk of accident!
● Do not withdraw the ignition key from the lock until the car has come to a
stop. The steering lock can engage immediately - risk of accident!
● Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the
vehicle. The children might otherwise start the engine or operate electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury! Starting the engine
General You can only start the engine only using an original ignition key.
● Place the gearshift lever into neutral (or place the selector lever to the posi-
tion P or N in the case of an automatic gearbox) and put on the handbrake firmly
before starting the engine.
● The clutch pedal should be fully depressed when starting the engine which
means that the starter only has to crank the engine.
● Let go of the key as soon as the engine starts otherwise there may be damage
to the starter.
The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine until oil pressure can be built up in the hydraulic valve
clearance compensation. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.
If the engine does not start ...
You can use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid ⇒
 page 175. WARNING
● Never run the engine in non ventilated or enclosed areas. The exhaust
gases of the engine contain besides the odorless and colourless carbon mon-
oxide a poisonous gas - hazard! Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness
and death.
● Never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running. CAUTION
● The starter may only be operated (ignition key position 3 ), if the engine is not
running. If the starter is immediately operated after switching off the engine, the
starter or the engine can be damaged.
● Avoid high engine revolutions, full throttle and high engine loads as long as
the engine has not yet reached its normal operating temperature - risk of damag-
ing the engine!
● Do not tow start the engine - danger of damaging the engine. On vehicles with
a catalytic converter, unburnt fuel may get into the catalytic converter where it
may ignite. This in turn may damage or destroy the catalytic converter. You can
use the battery of another vehicle as a jump-start aid ⇒ page 175, Jump-starting

.£ 79
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Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system. The
level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically
⇒ page 26, Brake system .WARNING
● Only apply the brakes for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake
discs if the traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users in
jeopardy.
● When retrospectively mounting a front spoiler, solid wheel hubs etc. one
must ensure that the air supply to the front wheel brakes is not reduced oth-
erwise the braking system could run too hot.
● Allow for the fact that new brake pads do not achieve their full braking ef-
ficiency until approximately 200 kilometres. New brake pads must be first
“run in
” before they develop their optimal friction force. You can, however,
compensate for this slightly reduced braking force by increasing the pressure
on the brake pedal. This guideline also applies to any new brake pads installed
at a future date. CAUTION
● Never allow the brakes to rub by applying slight pressure if you do not wish to
brake the vehicle. This causes the brakes to overheat and can also result in a lon-
ger braking distance and excessive wear.
● Before negotiating a steep downhill section, please reduce your speed, shift
down into the next lower gear (manual gearbox) or select a lower driving stage
(automatic gearbox). This enables you to make full use of the braking power of
the vehicle and reduces the strain on the brakes. Any additional braking should be
done intermittently, not continuously. Note
The brake light flashes automatically in case of an emergency braking at speeds
greater than 60 km/h or with the intervention of the ABS, which lasts longer than
1.5 seconds. After the speed was reduced below 10 km/h or the vehicle was stop-
ped, the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system switches
on. The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically after accelerat-
ing or driving off again. Brake booster The brake booster boosts the pressure which you generate with the brake pedal.
The necessary pressure is only generated when the engine is running. WARNING
● Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary.
● The brake booster only operates when the engine is running. Greater
physical effort for braking is required when engine is switched off. Because if
you do not stop as normal, this can cause an accident and severe injuries.
● While stopping or braking with a vehicle with a petrol engine and manual
transmission in the low rev range, press down on the clutch pedal. If you fail
to do so, the result may be an impairment of the function of the power brake.
You will apply a greater force to the brake pedal which you are used to - dan-
ger of accident! 
Antilock brake system (ABS) ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking.
General
The ABS contributes significantly to enhancing the active safety of your vehicle.
Compared to a car not fitted with the ABS brake system, you are able to retain op-
timal steering ability even during a full brake application on a slippery road surface
because the wheels do not lock up.
You must not expect, however, that the braking distance will be shorter under all
circumstances as a result of the ABS. The braking distance for example on gravel
and fresh snow, when you should anyway be driving slowly and cautiously, will be
longer.
Operating principle
The brake pressure will be reduced on a wheel which is rotating at a speed which
is too low for the speed of the vehicle and tending to lock. This control cycle is
noticeable from a pulsating movement of the brake pedal which is accompanied
by noises. This is consciously intended to provide the driver with the information
that the wheels are tending to lock (ABS control range). You must always keep the
brake pedal depressed to enable the ABS to optimally control the brake applica-
tion in this braking range. Never interrupt the application of the brakes! £128
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