brake sensor SKODA RAPID 2015 1.G Owner's Manual

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SKODA RAPID 2015 1.G Owners Manual NoteDuring control, speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal. Re-
leasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to drop again to the set
speed.
Front Assist
 Introduction
This

NoteDuring control, speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal. Re-
leasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to drop again to the set
speed.
Front Assist
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Radar sensor
112
Operation
113
Distance warning (dangerous distance)
113
Warning and automatic braking
113
Disable/enable
114
Information messages
114
The Front Assist (hereinafter referred to as system) warns you of the danger of
a collision with a vehicle or another obstacle in front of the vehicle, and tries to
avoid a collision or mitigate its consequences by automatically applying the
brakes where necessary.
The area in front of the vehicle is monitored by a radar sensor » Fig. 123 on
page 112 .
WARNING■
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
be observed » page 105, in section Introduction .■
The system does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
CAUTION
In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the electri-
cally connected trailer, the system becomes unavailable.Radar sensorFig. 123
Mounting location of the radar
sensor
Read and observe and on page 112 first.
The radar sensor » Fig. 123(hereinafter referred to as the sensor) may detect
objects by radiating and receiving electromagnetic waves.
The sensor function may be impaired in the events of one of the following. ▶ The sensor is soiled by mud, snow and the like.
▶ The area in front and around the sensor is obscured by labels, auxiliary lights
and similar.
▶ When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
If the sensor is dirty or covered, the corresponding message appears on the
display of the instrument cluster » page 114, Information messages .
WARNING■
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the 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 accidents! Have the sensor
checked by a specialist garage.
■
The area in front and around the sensor should not be obscured by labels,
auxiliary lights and similar. This can lead to impaired function of the sensor
- risk of accidents!
CAUTION
Remove the snow with a brush and the ice with a solvent-free de-icer.112Driving

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SKODA RAPID 2015 1.G Owners Manual Automatic Braking
If the driver fails to respond to the acute warning, the system starts to apply
the brakes automatically with increasing stopping power in several stages.
Brake assist
If the driver

Automatic Braking
If the driver fails to respond to the acute warning, the system starts to apply
the brakes automatically with increasing stopping power in several stages.
Brake assist
If the driver brakes inadequate with an impending collision, the system auto-
matically increases braking force.
The braking assistance only occurs as long as the brake pedal is being firmly
pressed down.
Note
■ If an automatic brake intervention is triggered by the system, the pressure in
the brake system increases and the brake pedal cannot be operated with the
normal pedal stroke.■
The automatic braking interventions can be cancelled by pressing the accel-
erator pedal or by steering intervention.
Disable/enable
Fig. 126
Buttons/dial: on the operating lever/the multifunction steering
wheel
Read and observe
and on page 112 first.
The system is automatically activated each time the ignition is switched on.The system should only be disabled in exceptional cases »
.
On vehicles with the MAXI DOT display, the system can be activated / deactiva-
ted in the main menu in menu item
Assist systems
» page 42 .
Deactivation / activation in vehicles with segment displayButton
» Fig. 126ActionOperationAPress and hold at the top or downShow Front Assist menu itemBPress brieflyConfirm entry (disable / enable)
Deactivation / activation in vehicles with multi-function steering wheel
Button /dial
» Fig. 126ActionOperation
CPress brieflyShow Front Assist menu itemDPress brieflyConfirm entry (disable / enable)
Disable / enable and setting in the Infotainment
In the Infotainment the entire system or the functions warning and distance warning can be disabled / enabled » Owner´s Manual Infotainment , chap-
ter CAR - Vehicle Settings .
f the distance-warning function was deactivated before switching off the igni-
tion, it remains deactivated after switching on the ignition.
WARNINGIn the following situations, Front Assist should be switched off for safety
reasons.■
When the vehicle is being towed away.
■
When the vehicle is on a rolling test bench.
■
If an unfounded warning or a system action was taken.
■
When on a truck, or a car ferry service or similar.
Information messages
Read and observe
and on page 112 first.
The warning symbols are shown in the instrument cluster display.
Front Assist: no sensor view.FRONT ASSIST NO SENSOR VIEW
The sensor is soiled or covered. 
114Driving

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SKODA RAPID 2015 1.G Owners Manual Vehicle tool kit157
Warning triangle156
Emissions180
Engine Messages
36
Running-in102
Starting the engine94
Engine compartment139
Brake fluid146
Overview141
Vehicle battery146
Engine number179
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