ically switches off to keep the brake from overheating. As soon as the brake has cooled down, EDL automatically switches on again.
XDL is an extension of the Electronic Differential Lock system. XDL does not react to drive wheel slippage when driving straight ahead. Instead, XDL detects slippage of the inside front wheel during fast cornering. XDL applies enough brake pressure to this wheel in order to stop the slippage. This improves traction, which helps the vehicle stay on track.
WARNING
Driving fast on icy, slippery, or wet roads can lead to a loss of control and result in serious personal injury for you and your passengers.
x Always adjust your speed and driving style to road, traffic, weather, and visibility condi-tions. Never let the additional safety that ESC, ABS, BAS, ASR, and EDL can provide tempt you into taking extra risks.
x 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!
x Driving too fast on wet roads can cause the wheels to lose contact with the road and “hy-droplane.” A vehicle that has lost road contact cannot be braked, steered, or controlled.
x 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.
x 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 trac-tion.
x When accelerating on a slippery surface, for example on ice and snow, depress the accel-erator carefully. Even with these systems, the wheels may start to spin, leading to a loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
The effectiveness of ESC can be significantly reduced if other components and systems that affect vehicle dynamics, including but not limited to brakes, tires, and other systems men-tioned above, are not properly maintained or functioning.
x Always remember that vehicle alterations or modifications can affect the functioning of the ABS, BAS, ASR, EDL, and ESC systems.
x Changing the vehicle suspension or using an unapproved tire/wheel combination can change the way the ABS, BAS, ASR, EDL, and ESC systems work and reduce their effective-ness.
x The effectiveness of ESC is also determined by the tires fitted ⇒ Tires and wheels.
All 4 wheels must be equipped with identical tires in order for ESC and ASR to work properly. Differences in the tread circumference of the tires can cause the system to reduce the engine power when it is not expected.
If ABS is not working, ESC, ASR, and EDL will also not work.
You may hear noises when these systems are active.
Lights
up Possible cause Proper response
% 0 # Engine control malfunction
(Electronic Power Control).
Have engine checked immediate-
ly by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or authorized Volkswagen
Service Facility.
X Engine speed (rpm) limited (if
equipped).14
On some vehicles, the engine
speed (rpm) may be automatical-
ly limited to the engine speed
shown on the instrument cluster
display to help prevent the en-
gine from overheating.
Once the engine is no longer at a
critical temperature and you have
briefly taken your foot off the
accelerator, the engine speed
limit is increased.
If the engine speed is limited due
to a malfunction in the engine
management system, the % 0 #
indicator light also lights up.
Have the engine checked imme-
diately by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
Make sure that the engine speed
does not exceed the engine
speed displayed, for example,
when downshifting.
D Glow plug preheating before
diesel engine start-up.
B
Engine control/monitoring
system malfunction (engine
Malfunction Indicator Light -
MIL)
Ease off the accelerator. Careful-
ly drive to the nearest authorized
Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
Have engine checked.
14 Displayed in color on an instrument cluster with color display.
