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Title: what does this button do?
Post by: ivegotagti on 31 March 2008, 12:50
just bought a 2001 tdi but can not find anywhere in the manual what the buton above the cupholders on the left labelled 'ASR' does. stupid question i know but can anyone help?
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 12:51
just bought a 2001 tdi but can not find anywhere in the manual what the buton above the cupholders on the left labelled 'ASR' does. stupid question i know but can anyone help?

Push it and drive like an idiot for a bit - you'll soon find out :P

CS
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: topher on 31 March 2008, 12:52
It may be labelled as 'ESP' in your hand book
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: Ridg on 31 March 2008, 13:14
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Traction control (ASR)
For today’s typical high-torque engines, a form of wheelslip regulation or traction control (ASR) can increase both comfort and safety, particularly on surfaces with differing coefficients of friction or on slippery roads. It makes smooth starts and acceleration possible through all speed ranges without wheel-spin or fishtailing.

ASR only operates in conjunction with the electronic accelerator (E gas) and uses components of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). If one wheel suddenly begins to rotate faster than the others (slip), ASR intervenes in the engine management system and reduces power until the wheel stops spinning.

ASR improves traction and can help the driver maintain control even if the limit of adhesion is inadvertently reached while cornering. In addition, it reduces tire wear. ASR activation, is indicated by a flashing light in the instrument cluster; it works with the electronic differential lock (EDL) and it is also part of the electronic stabilization program (ESP). ASR can be deactivated with the ESP switch.
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: MowatGTI on 31 March 2008, 13:16
Its the flux capacitor!

88mph and woosh!
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: ivegotagti on 31 March 2008, 17:52
ok, traction control, thankyou!
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2008, 18:14
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Traction control (ASR)
For today’s typical high-torque engines, a form of wheelslip regulation or traction control (ASR) can increase both comfort and safety, particularly on surfaces with differing coefficients of friction or on slippery roads. It makes smooth starts and acceleration possible through all speed ranges without wheel-spin or fishtailing.

ASR only operates in conjunction with the electronic accelerator (E gas) and uses components of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). If one wheel suddenly begins to rotate faster than the others (slip), ASR intervenes in the engine management system and reduces power until the wheel stops spinning.

ASR improves traction and can help the driver maintain control even if the limit of adhesion is inadvertently reached while cornering. In addition, it reduces tire wear. ASR activation, is indicated by a flashing light in the instrument cluster; it works with the electronic differential lock (EDL) and it is also part of the electronic stabilization program (ESP). ASR can be deactivated with the ESP switch.

ha ha last time i did a copy and paste i didnt read it and it was for the wrong car so some of the info was wrong lol  :embarassed:
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: Ridg on 31 March 2008, 21:03
ha ha last time i did a copy and paste i didnt read it and it was for the wrong car so some of the info was wrong lol  :embarassed:

my google / wikipedia / cut and paste skills are strong
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: Rhyso on 31 March 2008, 21:04
ha ha last time i did a copy and paste i didnt read it and it was for the wrong car so some of the info was wrong lol  :embarassed:

my google / wikipedia / cut and paste skills are strong

PMSL  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: richw911 on 31 March 2008, 21:04
ha ha last time i did a copy and paste i didnt read it and it was for the wrong car so some of the info was wrong lol  :embarassed:

my google / wikipedia / cut and paste skills are strong

 :grin:  :wink:
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: bobbarley on 31 March 2008, 21:05
I want a mysterious button :(
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: cannybagatuda on 31 March 2008, 21:31
I want a mysterious button :(
you can probably buy them from halfords,superglue it to the dash it doesnt have to do anything.being from halfords it will light up neon blue as well! :grin:
Title: Re: what does this button do?
Post by: Rhyso on 31 March 2008, 21:35
(http://www.jonoonline.com/car/dash.jpg)