Braking and stability systems
Pre Crash
Pre-Crash is a proactive passenger safety system that identifies the possibility of an accident and automatically closes the electronic windows and optional panoramic sunroof.
It also tensions the front seat belts as a precautionary measure. Combined with standard Volkswagen crumple zones, airbags and Isofix child seat fixings, our cars are built to offer maximum protection in the event of an accident.
Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)
Choose the style of drive you want – at the touch of a button. Our Dynamic Chassis Control offers you a way to adapt your suspension to the road.
This innovative system ensures your car's suspension is constantly adapting to suit the road and driving conditions. What's more, you can change the ride setting to suit your mood - at the touch of a button in the centre console. Choose from three modes - Normal, Sport and Comfort - to either firm up or soften the ride and change the characteristics of the power steering.
The Sport mode, for example, stiffens the suspension system and provides greater feedback and steering responsiveness. The result is like driving an agile sports car. So whether you feel like a sharper, sportier drive or just want to settle back and enjoy a relaxed journey, it's up to you.
Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC)
Anti-skidding technology to bring your car back under control. Our advanced Electronic Stabilisation Control detects critical situations to stop skidding before it begins.
ESC predicts what your car is about to do. It uses sensors to monitor the progress of your wheels and the moment they start to slip, the anti-skidding technology takes over by:
- Applying the brakes to one or more wheels
- Reducing engine power if necessary
- This fast, effective reaction stops skidding before it begins.
ABS
Stops wheels locking to prevent skidding. All Volkswagens are fitted with an anti-lock braking systems to stop you losing control of your car and help prevent accidents.
Skidding is one of the major causes of accidents. It tends to happen in an emergency when the driver brakes heavily on a slippery road surface or in a bid to avoid an obstacle. The wheels lock and the car skids out of control. But our anti-lock braking system stops skids by giving you more control of the wheel while braking hard. That means you can stop, or steer round an obstacle.
In the past, the only way to stop wheels locking and avoid skidding was to 'cadence brake'- applying and releasing the brake quickly to prevent prolonged wheel lock and maintain control of the car.
Thanks to ABS, we can now brake far more safely, making cadence braking unnecessary. Using advanced electronics, ABS detects when a wheel is about to lock - and automatically releases and reapplies the brakes to prevent a skid.
With ordinary brakes, if the front wheels lock, they will not follow the steered path, so no matter how hard you turn your steering wheel, nothing happens. That's when you lose control of your car. But ABS prevents the wheels from locking, so you can steer to safety.
Speak to an expert
If you have any questions about Braking and Stability Systems, your local Volkswagen Retailer is here to help. They’ll be happy to answer your queries.
